Samsung SGH-I520 User manual

SGH-i520
User’s Guide

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* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of
the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different
from the illustrations in this guide.
* Bluetooth QD ID: B012404
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Contents
Important safety precautions ........................................... 6
C HAPTER 1: Getting started
What’s in the box? .......................................................... 9
Getting to know your phone ............................................10
Inserting the USIM/SIM card ...........................................13
Attaching the battery .....................................................14
Charging the battery ......................................................15
Switching the phone on or off..........................................16
Using an optional memory card .......................................17
C HAPTER 2: General information
Indicators related to actions ............................................20
Menu screen .................................................................21
Actions common to all applications...................................24
Key lock mode ..............................................................26
Entering text.................................................................27
Using PC Studio.............................................................30
C HAPTER 3: Call functions
Making a call.................................................................31
Answering a call ............................................................34
Using options during a call ..............................................35
Viewing call logs ............................................................36
C HAPTER 4: Contacts and Calendar
Contacts.......................................................................39
Calendar ......................................................................45

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C HAPTER 5: Entertainment
Camera ........................................................................50
Music player..................................................................55
RealPlayer ....................................................................57
Gallery .........................................................................60
Flash Player ..................................................................65
C HAPTER 6: Message services
Messaging ....................................................................66
Voicemail......................................................................89
IM (Instant Messaging)...................................................89
C HAPTER 7: Extra programs
Notes ...........................................................................96
Calculator .....................................................................96
Converter .....................................................................98
Recorder .................................................................... 100
Quickoffice.................................................................. 101
Adobe PDF .................................................................. 103
Clock ......................................................................... 104
GPS data .................................................................... 107
Landmarks.................................................................. 109
C HAPTER 8: Web
Making a connection .................................................... 111
Viewing bookmarks ...................................................... 111
Browsing .................................................................... 112
Changing browser settings ............................................ 115
C HAPTER 9: Settings
Profiles.......................................................................117
Themes ...................................................................... 119
Settings ..................................................................... 120

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C HAPTER 10: Managers
File manager ............................................................... 136
Application manager .................................................... 138
Device manager .......................................................... 140
Activation key manager ................................................ 142
Memory card manager.................................................. 143
C HAPTER 11: Connectivity
Bluetooth ................................................................... 145
USB ........................................................................... 148
Remote synchronisation................................................ 149
Connection manager .................................................... 151
A PPENDIX A: Troubleshooting
General problems ........................................................ 153
Call problems .............................................................. 155
Power and charging problems........................................156
Application problems .................................................... 158
A PPENDIX B: Health and safety information
SAR certification information ......................................... 162
Precautions when using batteries ................................... 163
Road safety ................................................................ 164
Operating environment................................................. 165
Electronic devices ........................................................ 165
Potentially explosive environments.................................167
Emergency calls .......................................................... 167
Other important safety information ................................168
Care and maintenance.................................................. 169

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Important safety precautions
Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone.
Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle
first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or
near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an
aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that
could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy. Follow
any regulations or rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which
could affect their performance.
Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always
switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or
when it may cause interference or danger.

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Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to your ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is
switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present location, then
press .
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of
the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such
as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised
accessories could damage you or your phone and may be
dangerous.
CAUTION :
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an
incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening to a headset
can damage your hearing.

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Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your
phone. Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty.
For more detailed safety information, see “Health and safety
information” on page 162.
Notes :
• While using your phone, data may be deleted or corrupted due
to system malfunctions or operating mistakes. Back up your
important data using external storage devices.
• Be careful not to remove the battery while storing data. Doing
this may delete or corrupt your data.
• Extremely high or low temperatures may cause errors in the
screen display or a system malfunction. The phone functions
best in a normal temperature range.

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Getting started
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Smartphone! This
chapter helps you set up your phone, charge the phone’s
batteries, and familiarise yourself with its different
components.
What’s in the box?
Your package contains the following items:
• Phone
• Battery
• Travel adapter
• PC data cable
• Headset
• Quick Reference Guide
• PC Studio CD
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In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your
phone from your local Samsung dealer:
Note : The items supplied with your phone and accessories
available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on
your country or service provider.
1. The PC Studio CD contains PC Studio, Add-on software, and applications.
• Standard/Extended battery • Headset
• PC data cable • PC Studio CD
• Travel adapter • Hand strap
• Car cradle • Memory card
• Stylish hands-free car kit

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Getting to know your phone
Front view
Music player key
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/Right)
Ta l k k ey
Display
Front
camera lens
Special
function keys
End key
Right soft key
Confirm key
Alphanumeric keys
Volume keys
Left soft key
Menu access key
Delete key
Earpiece
Multi-function
jack
Mouthpiece

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Rear view
Key Description
• Press and hold to turn the phone on or off.
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Press to access the Quick Menu list.
Press to perform the command shown on the
screen immediately above the keys.
• Press to open the main menu screen, which
contains a list of available features and
applications.
• Press and hold to open a window which shows
all of the currently running applications.
• Press to scroll through items on a screen.
• Press to move the cursor in a text input field.
Press to confirm your selection.
Memory card slot
Power key
Battery
Rear camera
lens
Battery lock
Speaker
Camera/Unlock key
Mirror

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• Press to make or answer a voice call.
• Press to access call logs.
• Press to delete characters in a text field.
• Press to delete contents in any application or
remove add-on applications.
Press to end a call or exit an application.
• Press to enter numbers and characters.
• Press and hold to access the voicemail
server in Standby mode.
• Press to enter an international call prefix or
pauses when entering a phone number.
• Press and hold to display a list of symbols in a
text input field.
• Press to change the text input mode or case
in a text input field.
• Press and hold to activate or deactivate the
Silent profile.
• Press to adjust the key tone volume in
Standby mode.
• Press to adjust the earpiece volume during a
call.
Press and hold to launch the music player.
• Press and hold to turn on the camera.
• Press to take a photo or record a video in
Camera mode.
• Press to unlock the exposed keys when the
phone is closed.
Key Description

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Inserting the USIM/SIM card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided
with a plug-in USIM/SIM card loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, any optional services available, and
much more.
• Keep all USIM/SIM cards out of the reach of small children.
• The USIM/SIM card and its contacts can easily be damaged
by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling the
card.
• When installing the USIM/SIM card, make sure that your
phone is switched off before removing the battery.
Inserting the USIM/SIM card
1. Remove the battery, if necessary. See page 15.
2. Insert the USIM/SIM card into the card holder, as shown.

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Removing the USIM/SIM card
Remove the card from the holder, as shown.
Attaching the battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use
only approved batteries and adapters. Ask your local Samsung
dealer for further details.
Note : You must fully charge the battery before using your phone
for the first time. See page 15.
Attaching the battery
Place the battery on the back of the phone and press the
battery until it clicks into place.

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Make sure that the battery is securely locked before switching
on the phone.
Removing the battery
1. If necessary, switch off the phone by pressing and holding
until the power-off image displays.
2. Press the battery lock and lift the battery away from the
phone.
Charging the battery
Note : The phone can be used while the battery is being charged,
but this causes the battery to charge more slowly.
1. Plug the connecter of the travel adapter into the jack on the
phone.

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2. Plug the travel adapter into a standard AC power outlet.
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the travel adapter
from the power outlet and then remove it from the phone.
Switching the phone on or off
1. Press and hold until the power-on image displays.
2. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN supplied with
your USIM/SIM card and press the
OK soft key.
3. If the phone asks for a lock code, enter the code and press
the
OK soft key. The default lock code is 00000000 . To
change the lock code, see page 123.
If you turn on the phone for the first time, the first setup
procedure begins.
4. Select your region.
5. Select your city.
6. Enter the current date and press the
OK soft key.

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7. Enter the current time and press the OK soft key. To
change to AM or PM for 12-hour format, press the Up or
Down key, or any number key.
The phone searches for your network, and after finding it,
the standby screen appears on the display. Now, you can
make or receive a call.
Note : To change the display language, use the Language
option in
Settings → General → Personalisati... For
further details, see page 122.
8. To switch off the phone, press and hold until the power-
off image displays.
Note : If you have cancelled before finishing the region and time
setup, the setup procedure will start again the next time
you turn on the phone.
Using an optional memory card
Using a memory card, you can store multimedia files, such as
video clips, music and sound files, photos, and messaging
data, and back up information from your phone’s memory.
Your phone is compatible with a microSD card.
Important! Use only compatible memory cards with your phone.
Using incompatible memory cards, such as Secure Digital (SD)
cards, may damage the card, as well as the phone, and data
stored on the card.

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Inserting a memory card
1. Insert the card into the memory card slot with the label
facing up.
2. Push the card in until it locks into place. You will hear a
beep.
3. Close the memory card cover.
Removing the memory card
1. Press and select Remove memory card .
2. Press the
Yes soft key to confirm.
3. Open the card cover and push the card in to release it.
Then remove the card from the card slot.

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4. Press the OK soft key.
WARNING!
• Removing the memory card without following the procedure
above may cause damage to your data and memory card.
• If you need to reboot the phone while installing an application on
the memory card, do not remove the card until the reboot is
complete; otherwise the application files may be lost.

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General information
Your phone provides various functions which are very handy for
daily use and for entertainment. This chapter gives you general
information for using the functions.
Indicators related to actions
One or more of the following icons may be shown when the
phone is in Standby mode:
Indicator Meaning
Shows the received signal status. The greater
the number of bars, the stronger the signal.
• : GSM/GPRS network
• : WCDMA network
• : HSDPA network
Indicates that you have an active alarm.
Indicates that a new message has been
received.
• : Message
• : Voicemail
• : Email
Appears when your phone is trying to send a
message.
Appears when a call diverting option is active.
If you have two phone lines, the appropriate
number appears on the indicator.
Indicates the currently selected line.