Samsung GT-S5503 User manual

Some contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service
provider.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-25232A
English (SEA). 09/2009. Rev. 1.0
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GT-S5503
user manual
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using this
manual
This user manual has been specially designed to
guide you through the functions and features of your
mobile phone. To get started quickly,
refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”
“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,”
and “using basic functions.”
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons
you will see in this manual:
Warning —situations that could cause
injury to yourself or others
Caution —situations that could cause
damage to your phone or other equipment
Note —notes, usage tips, or additional
information
X Refer to —pages with related information;
for example: X p. 12 (represents “see
page 12”)
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Copyright information
Rights to all technologies and products that
comprise this phone are the property of their
respective owners:
• Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Bluetooth QD ID: B015773
• Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.
→ Followed by —the order of options or
menus you must select to perform a step;
for example: In Menu mode, select
Messages →Create message
(represents Messages, followed by
Create message)
[] Square brackets —phone keys; for
example: [ ] (represents the Power/
Menu exit key)
<> Angled brackets —softkeys that control
different functions at each screen; for
example: <OK> (represents the OK
softkey)
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contents
safety and usage information .................. 1
Safety warnings .......................................... 1
Safety precautions ...................................... 4
Important usage information ....................... 6
introducing your mobile phone ............. 12
Unpack ..................................................... 12
Phone layout ............................................. 13
Keys ......................................................... 14
Display ...................................................... 15
Icons ........................................................ 16
assembling and preparing your mobile
phone ...................................................... 17
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ... 17
Charge the battery .................................... 19
Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 20
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using basic functions ............................ 22
Turn your phone on and off .......................22
Access menus .......................................... 23
Use the shortcut toolbar ...........................23
Switch applications ................................... 24
Customize your phone ..............................24
Use basic call functions ............................ 27
Send and view messages ......................... 28
Add and find contacts ............................... 30
Use basic camera functions ...................... 30
Listen to music .........................................32
Browse the web ........................................ 34
Use the Google services ...........................34
using advanced functions ..................... 36
Use advanced call functions ..................... 36
Use advanced phonebook functions ......... 39
Use advanced messaging functions .......... 40
Use advanced camera functions ............... 42
Use advanced music functions ................. 45
using tools and applications ................. 49
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 49
Activate the mobile tracker ........................51
Make fake calls ......................................... 51
Record and play voice memos .................. 52
Edit images ............................................... 53
Print images .............................................. 55
Upload photos and videos to the web ...... 56
Use Java-powered games and
applications .............................................. 57
Synchronize data ...................................... 58
Use the RSS reader .................................. 59
Create and view world clocks ................... 60
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Set and use alarms ...................................61
Use the calculator ..................................... 62
Convert currencies or measurements ........ 62
Set a countdown timer .............................. 62
Use the stopwatch .................................... 62
Create new tasks ...................................... 63
Create new memos ..................................63
Manage your calendar .............................. 63
troubleshooting ........................................ a
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safety and
usage
information
Comply with the following precautions to avoid
dangerous or legal actions and ensure peak
performance of your mobile phone.
Keep your phone away from small
children and pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of the
reach of small children or pets. Small parts may
cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.
Protect your hearing
Safety warnings
Listening to a headset at high volumes can
damage your hearing. Use only the
minimum volume setting necessary to
hear your conversation or music.
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Install mobile phones and equipment
with caution
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment
installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid
placing your phone and accessories near or in an air
bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless
equipment can cause serious injury when air bags
inflate rapidly.
Handle and dispose of batteries and
chargers with care
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
chargers specifically designed for your phone.
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause
serious injuries or damage to your phone.
• Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire.
Follow all local regulations when disposing of
used batteries or phones.
• Never place batteries or phones on or in heating
devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when
overheated.
• Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid
exposing the battery to high external pressure,
which can lead to an internal short circuit and
overheating.
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between
mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential
interference, as recommended by manufacturers
and the independent research group, Wireless
Technology Research. If you have any reason to
suspect that your phone is interfering with a
pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the
phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of
the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
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Turn off the phone in potentially
explosive environments
Do not use your phone at refueling points (service
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your
phone whenever directed by warning signs or
instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or
fire in and around fuel or chemical storage, transfer
areas and blasting areas. Do not store or carry
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in
the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or
accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion
injuries
While using your phone, hold the phone with a
relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, use special
features that reduce the number of keys you have to
press (such as templates and predictive text), and
take frequent breaks.
Do not use the phone if the screen is
cracked or broken
Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your
hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung
service center to replace the screen. Damage
caused by careless handling will void your
manufacturer’s warranty.
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Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all
regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones
while driving. Use hands-free accessories to
increase your safety when possible.
Follow all safety warnings and
regulations
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
mobile phone in a certain area.
Use only Samsung-approved
accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your
phone or cause injury.
Turn off the phone near medical
equipment
Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in
hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all
regulations, posted warnings, and directions from
medical personnel.
Turn off the phone or disable the
wireless functions when in an aircraft
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft
equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off
your phone or switch to a mode that disables the
wireless functions when directed by airline
personnel.
Safety precautions
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Protect batteries and chargers from
damage
• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot
temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/
113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the
charging capacity and life of your batteries.
• Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects,
as this can create a connection between the +
and - terminals of your batteries and lead to
temporary or permanent battery damage.
• Never use a damaged charger or battery.
Handle your phone carefully and
sensibly
• Do not disassemble your phone due to a risk of
electric shock.
• Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can
cause serious damage and will change the color
of the label that indicates water damage inside the
phone. Do not handle your phone with wet
hands. Water damage to your phone can void
your manufacturer’s warranty.
• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty
areas to prevent damage to moving parts.
• Your phone is a complex electronic device—
protect it from impacts and rough handling to
avoid serious damage.
• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog
moving parts and prevent proper operation.
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• If your phone has a camera flash or light, avoid
using it close to the eyes of children or animals.
• Your phone may be damaged by exposure to
magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or
accessories with magnetic closures or allow your
phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for
extended periods of time.
Avoid interference with other electronic
devices
Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that
may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded
electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing
aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices
in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of
your electronic devices to solve any interference
problems you experience.
Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.
Allow only qualified personnel to service
your phone
Allowing non-qualified personnel to service your
phone may result in damage to your phone and will
void your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger
life
• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as
overcharging may shorten battery life.
• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and
must be recharged before use.
Important usage information
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• Disconnect chargers from power sources when
not in use.
• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Handle SIM cards and memory cards
with care
• Do not remove a card while the phone is
transferring or accessing information, as this
could result in loss of data and/or damage to the
card or phone.
• Protect cards from strong shocks, static
electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.
• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life
span of memory cards.
• Do not touch gold-colored contacts or terminals
with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.
Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls from your phone may not be
possible in some areas or circumstances. Before
traveling in remote or areas without signal coverage,
plan an alternate method of contacting emergency
services personnel.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
certification information
Your phone conforms to European Union (EU)
standards that limit human exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and
telecommunications equipment. These standards
prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a
maximum exposure level (known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 W/kg.
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During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this
model was 0.747 W/kg. In normal use, the actual
SAR is likely to be much lower, as the phone has
been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary
to transmit a signal to the nearest base station. By
automatically emitting lower levels when possible,
your phone reduces your overall exposure to RF
energy.
For more information about the SAR and related EU
standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website.
Correct disposal of this product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories
or literature indicates that the product and
its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset,
USB cable) should not be disposed of with other
household waste at the end of their working life. To
prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate these items from other types of waste and
recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources.
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Household users should contact either the retailer
where they purchased this product, or their local
government office, for details of where and how they
can take these items for environmentally safe
recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and
check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product and its electronic accessories
should not be mixed with other commercial wastes
for disposal.
Correct disposal of batteries in this
product
(Applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
battery return systems)
This marking on the battery, manual or
packaging indicates that the batteries in this product
should not be disposed of with other household
waste at the end of their working life.
Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb
indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium
or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive
2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of,
these substances can cause harm to human health
or the environment.
To protect natural resources and to promote material
reuse, please separate batteries from other types of
waste and recycle them through your local, free
battery return system.
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Disclaimer
Some content and services accessible through this
device belong to third parties and are protected by
copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual
property laws. Such content and services are
provided solely for your personal noncommercial
use. You may not use any content or services in a
manner that has not been authorized by the content
owner or service provider. Without limiting the
foregoing, unless expressly authorized by the
applicable content owner or service provider, you
may not modify, copy, republish, upload, post,
transmit, translate, sell, create derivative works,
exploit, or distribute in any manner or medium any
content or services displayed through this device.
“THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE
PROVIDED "AS IS." SAMSUNG DOES NOT
WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO
PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY,
FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SAMSUNG DOES NOT
GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, VALIDITY,
TIMELINESS, LEGALITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF
ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLE
THROUGH THIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE,
SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN
CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY FEES,
EXPENSES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING
OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, ANY
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN, OR AS A RESULT
OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY
YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES."
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Third party services may be terminated or interrupted
at any time, and Samsung makes no representation
or warranty that any content or service will remain
available for any period of time. Content and
services are transmitted by third parties by means of
networks and transmission facilities over which
Samsung has no control. Without limiting the
generality of this disclaimer, Samsung expressly
disclaims any responsibility or liability for any
interruption or suspension of any content or service
made available through this device.
Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for
customer service related to the content and
services. Any question or request for service relating
to the content or services should be made directly to
the respective content and service providers.
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introducing your
mobile phone
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s
layout, keys, display, and icons.
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
• Mobile phone
•Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
•Usermanual
• The items supplied with your phone may vary
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or offered by your
service provider. You can purchase additional
accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
• The supplied accessories perform best for
your phone.
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Phone layout
The front of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
The rear of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
Volume key
Dial key
Front camera
lens for video
calls
Alphanumeric
keys
Left softkey
Special function
keys
4-way
navigation key
Right softkey
Speaker
Display
Confirm key
Microphone
Power/Menu
exit key
Closing the phone automatically locks the
exposed keys to prevent you from accidentally
pressing them. To unlock these keys, press
< Unlock > → < OK >.
Rear
camera lens
Camera key
Multifunction
jack Battery cover
Internal antenna
Speaker
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