Samsung GT-S5753E User manual

Some contents in this manual may dier from your device depending on the software of the device or your service
provider.
www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-32157A
English (SEA). 10/2010. Rev. 1.0
To install Kies (PC Sync)
Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung1.
website (www.samsungmobile.com) and install it on
your PC.
In Menu mode, select2. Settings
→
Connectivity
→
USB
→
Samsung Kies
→
Set.
Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC.3.
Refer to the Kies help for more information.

GT-S5753E
user manual

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Using this manual
Thank you for purchasing 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 user manual has been specially designed to guide you
through the functions and features of your device.
Read me rst
Please read all safety precautions and this manual•
carefully before using your device to ensure safe and
proper use.
The descriptions in this manual are based on the default•
settings of your device.
Images and screenshots used in this user manual may•
dier in appearance from the actual product.
Content in this user manual may dier from the product,•
or from software provided by service providers or
carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice.
Refer to www.samsungmobile.com for the latest version
of the user manual.
Available features and additional services may vary by•
device, software, or service provider.
Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on•
Bada operating systems and may vary depending on the
user’s operating system.
Applications and their functions may vary by country,•
region, or hardware specications. Samsung is not
liable for performance issues caused by third-party
applications.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or•
incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry
settings.

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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 device or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by•
accessing www.samsungmobile.com.
Sound sources, wallpapers, and images provided in this•
device are licensed for limited use between Samsung
and their respective owners. Extracting and using
these materials for commercial or other purposes is an
infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for
such copyright infringement by the user.
Please keep this manual for future reference.•

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Copyright
Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics
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No part of this user manual may be reproduced,
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means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording, or storing in any information storage and
retrieval system, without the prior written permission of
Samsung Electronics.
Trademarks
SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered•
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Bluetooth• ®is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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►Refer to—pages with related information; for
example: ►p. 12 (represents“see page 12”)
→
Followed by—the order of options or menus
you must select to perform a step; for example:
In Menu mode, select Messages
→
Compose
(represents Messages, followed by Compose)
[ ] Square brackets—device keys; for example:
[] (represents the End key)

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Microsoft Corporation.
Wi-Fi• ®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated
under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of•
their respective owners.

Contents
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Contents
Assembling ............................................. 9
Unpack .................................................................. 9
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... 9
Charge the battery ........................................... 11
Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 13
Attach a hand strap (optional) ...................... 15
Getting started ..................................... 16
Turn your device on and o ........................... 16
Get to know your device ................................. 17
Use the touch screen ........................................ 21
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys . . 22
Access menus .................................................... 22
Launch and manage applications ................ 24
Use widgets ........................................................ 25
Customize your device .................................... 26
Enter text ............................................................ 29
Communication ................................... 33
Calling .................................................................. 33
Log ........................................................................ 39
Messages ............................................................ 41
Email .................................................................... 45

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Voice recorder .................................................... 72
Web ........................................................ 74
Internet ............................................................... 74
Samsung Apps .................................................. 78
YouTube .............................................................. 79
Community websites ....................................... 79
Connectivity ......................................... 80
Bluetooth ............................................................ 80
Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 83
Mobile AP ........................................................... 85
GPS ....................................................................... 86
PC connections .................................................. 88
IM .......................................................................... 48
Social Hub ........................................................... 49
Entertainment ...................................... 50
Camera ................................................................ 50
Video player ....................................................... 57
Music ................................................................... 59
FM radio .............................................................. 62
Games .................................................................. 65
Personal information .......................... 67
Contacts .............................................................. 67
Calendar .............................................................. 69
Task ...................................................................... 71
Memo ................................................................... 72

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Date and time ................................................. 102
Menu and widgets ......................................... 102
Applications .................................................... 102
Security ............................................................ 109
Memory ............................................................ 110
Reset ................................................................. 111
About phone ................................................... 111
SIM applications ............................................. 111
Troubleshooting ................................ 112
Safety precautions ............................. 117
Tools ....................................................... 91
Clock .................................................................... 91
Calculator ............................................................ 92
My accounts ....................................................... 93
My les ................................................................ 94
Search .................................................................. 98
Settings .................................................. 99
Access the Settings menu ............................... 99
Oine mode ...................................................... 99
Connectivity ....................................................... 99
Sound proles ................................................ 100
Display and light ............................................ 101
General ............................................................. 101

Assembling 9
Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device•
Battery•
Travel adapter (charger)•
User manual•
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or
illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions
that are not covered by your manufacturer's
warranty.
The items supplied with your device may vary•
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or oered by your service
provider.
You can purchase additional accessories from your•
local Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your•
device.
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not•
be compatible with your device.
Install the SIM or USIM card and
battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive
a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription
details, such as your personal identication number (PIN)
and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services,
you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module
(USIM) card.

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Insert the SIM or USIM card.
3
Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with•
the gold-colored contacts facing up.
If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can•
only use your device’s non-network services and
some menus.
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM or USIM•
card slot.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
If the device is on, press and hold [
1
] and select Yes
to turn it o.
Remove the back cover.
2
Be careful not to damage your ngernails when you
remove the back cover.

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Charge the battery
Before using the device for the rst time, you must charge
the battery.
You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter
or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries
to explode or damage your device.
When your battery is low, a warning tone and
a low battery pop-up message will appear. The
battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If
the battery level becomes too low, the device will
automatically power o. Recharge your battery to
continue using your device.
Insert the battery.
4
Replace the back cover.
5

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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
3
outlet.
You can use the device while it is charging, but it•
may take longer to fully charge the battery.
While charging, the device may heat up. This•
is normal and should not aect your device’s
lifespan or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your•
device and the charger to a Samsung Service
Center.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
4
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the
device and then from the power outlet.
Do not remove the battery while connected to the
travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the
device.
›
Charge with the travel adapter
Open the cover of the multifunction jack on the top of
1
the device.
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
2
multifunction jack.
Connecting the travel adapter improperly may
cause serious damage to the device. Any damage
caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia les, you must insert
a memory card. Your device accepts microSD™or
microSDHC™memory cards with maximum capacities
of 16 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and
type).
Samsung uses approved industry standards for
memory cards, but some brands may not be fully
compatible with your device. Using an incompatible
memory card may damage your device or the
memory card and can corrupt data stored on the
card.
Your device supports only the FAT le structure for•
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a dierent le structure, your device will ask you to
reformat the memory card.
Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten•
the lifespan of memory cards.
›
Charge with the PC data cable
Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Open the cover of the multifunction jack on the top of
1
the device.
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the
2
multifunction jack.
Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port
3
on a PC.
Depending on the type of PC data cable you are
using, it may take some time before charging
begins.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
4
no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the
device and then from the PC.

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›
Remove the memory card
Ensure that the device is not currently using the
1
memory card.
Remove the back cover.
2
Push the memory card gently until it disengages from
3
the device.
Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
4
Replace the back cover.
5
Do not remove a memory card while the device is
transferring or accessing information, as this could
result in loss of data or damage to the memory card
or device.
Remove the back cover.
1
Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts
2
facing up.
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it
3
locks in place.
Replace the back cover.
4

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Attach a hand strap (optional)
Remove the back cover.
1
Slide a hand strap through the hand strap hole and
2
hook it over the small projection.
Replace the back cover.
3
›
Format the memory card
Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory
card only on the device.
In Menu mode, select Settings
→
Memory
→
Memory
card details
→
Format
→
Yes.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to
make backup copies of all important data stored on
your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

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Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device,
Press and hold [
1
].
Enter your PIN and select
2
Done (if necessary).
Select a language you want and select
3
Next.
Select keyboard languages and select
4
Next.
Select your home time zone and select
5
Next.
Set the time and date and select
6
Next
→
Save.
To turn o your device, press and hold [ ] and select Yes.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from•
ocial personnel when in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as airplanes and
hospitals.
To use your device's non-network services only,•
switch to the oine mode. In Menu mode, select
Settings
→
Oine mode.

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Get to know your device
›
Device layout
Power/Lock key
Multifunction jack
Camera key
Internal antenna
Back cover
Camera lens Headset jack
(3.5 mm)
Speaker
Touch screen
End key
Menu key
Volume key
Dial key
Microphone
Loudspeaker

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Key Function
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
Camera
In Idle mode, turn on the camera;
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
›
Idle screen
When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle
screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s
status and access applications.
The idle screen has multiple panels, and you can add new
panels to the idle screen. ►p. 26
Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen. You can
also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the
corresponding panel of the idle screen directly.
›
Keys
Key Function
Power/
Lock
Turn the device on or o (press
and hold); Lock or unlock the
touch screen and keys.
Dial
Make or answer a call; In Idle
mode, retrieve logs of your calls
and messages.
Menu
Access Menu mode; Launch the
task manager to view all active
applications (press and hold);
Access Search (press twice).
End End a call; In Menu mode, return
to Idle mode.

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Icon Denition
WLAN connected
Call missed
Synchronised with a web server
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset
connected
Voice call in progress
Video call in progress
Call diverting activated
Synchronising with PC
Memory card inserted
Connected to secured web page
›
Indicator icons
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Denition
No SIM or USIM card
No signal
Signal strength
Oine mode activated
Network searching
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected