Samsung GT-S5300 User manual

GT-S5300
user manual

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This product meets applicable national
SAR limits of 2.0 W/kg. The specific
maximum SAR values can be found in the
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Thank you for choosing this Samsung mobile device.
This device will provide you with high-quality mobile
communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s
exceptional technology and high standards.
This manual has been specially designed to guide you
through the functions and features of your device.
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Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons used in this
manual:
Warning—situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others
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About phone
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Contents
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Assembling ........................................................ 10
Unpack.................................................................................................... 10
Device layout ....................................................................................... 11
Keys.......................................................................................................... 12
Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery..........................13
Charge the battery ............................................................................ 14
Insert a memory card (optional).................................................. 17
Attach a hand strap (optional) ..................................................... 20
Getting started .................................................. 21
Turn on or off your device.............................................................. 21
Use the touch screen........................................................................ 22
Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys...................... 24
Get to know the Home screen ..................................................... 25
Access applications........................................................................... 29
Launch multiple applications....................................................... 31
Customise your device .................................................................... 31
Enter text ............................................................................................... 36
Communication ................................................. 41
Calling ..................................................................................................... 41
Messages ............................................................................................... 46
Google Mail .......................................................................................... 48
Email........................................................................................................ 50
Talk ........................................................................................................... 52
Social Hub ............................................................................................. 53
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Entertainment.................................................... 54
Camera ................................................................................................... 54
Gallery..................................................................................................... 60
Music ....................................................................................................... 62
FM radio ................................................................................................. 65
Personal information ........................................ 68
Contacts................................................................................................. 68
Calendar................................................................................................. 71
Memo...................................................................................................... 73
Voice recorder...................................................................................... 73
Web ..................................................................... 75
Internet................................................................................................... 75
Latitude .................................................................................................. 79
Maps ........................................................................................................ 79
Market..................................................................................................... 81
Navigation............................................................................................. 82
News & Weather ................................................................................. 83
Places....................................................................................................... 84
Samsung Apps.................................................................................... 84
YouTube ................................................................................................. 85
Connectivity....................................................... 87
USB connections ................................................................................ 87
Wi-Fi ......................................................................................................... 88
Mobile network sharing.................................................................. 90
Bluetooth............................................................................................... 91
GPS ........................................................................................................... 93
VPN connections................................................................................ 94

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Tools.................................................................... 97
Calculator .............................................................................................. 97
Clock........................................................................................................ 97
Downloads............................................................................................ 98
Google Search..................................................................................... 98
My files.................................................................................................... 99
Polaris Viewer.....................................................................................100
SIM Toolkit...........................................................................................101
Task manager.....................................................................................101
Voice Search.......................................................................................102
Settings ............................................................ 103
Access the setting options...........................................................103
Wireless and networks...................................................................103
Call settings ........................................................................................105
Sound....................................................................................................105
Display ..................................................................................................106
Location and security.....................................................................107
Applications .......................................................................................108
Accounts and sync ..........................................................................109
Privacy...................................................................................................109
SD card and phone storage.........................................................109
Locale and text..................................................................................110
Voice input and output .................................................................112
Accessibility........................................................................................112
Date and time....................................................................................113
About phone......................................................................................113

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Troubleshooting .............................................. 114
Safety information .......................................... 120
Index................................................................. 132

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Assembling
Unpack
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