Samsung GT-I5503 User manual

Type
User manual
GT-I5503
user manual
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Using this 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 Samsungs
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.
Available features and additional services may vary by •
device, software, or service provider.
Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based •
on Google Android 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.
You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by •
accessing www.samsung.com.
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Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
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:
Select Messaging
New message (represents
Messaging, followed by New message)
[ ] Square brackets—device keys; for example:
[ ] (represents the Power/End key)
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.•
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
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is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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Inc.
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®
, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of •
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Copyright
Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics
This user manual is protected under international
copyright laws.
No part of this user manual may be reproduced,
distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any
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
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trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
The Android logo, Google Maps•
, Gmail
, YouTube
,
Android Market
, and Google Talk
are trademarks of
Google, Inc.
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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 ................................. 16
Use the touch screen ........................................ 20
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys . . 21
Get to know the idle screen ........................... 22
Access applications .......................................... 24
Customize your device .................................... 25
Enter text ............................................................ 28
Download applications from Android
Market ................................................................. 33
Download les from the web ........................ 34
Synchronize data .............................................. 35
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Personal information .......................... 62
Contacts .............................................................. 62
Calendar .............................................................. 65
Memo ................................................................... 66
Web ........................................................ 68
Internet ............................................................... 68
Samsung Apps .................................................. 70
Layar .................................................................... 70
Maps .................................................................... 71
Google Search ................................................... 73
YouTube .............................................................. 73
Communication ................................... 37
Calling .................................................................. 37
Messages ............................................................ 41
Gmail .................................................................... 43
Email .................................................................... 44
Talk ....................................................................... 46
Social Hub ........................................................... 47
Entertainment ...................................... 48
Camera ................................................................ 48
Gallery ................................................................. 55
Music .................................................................... 57
FM Radio ............................................................. 59
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Calculator ............................................................ 87
My Files ................................................................ 87
Task Manager ..................................................... 88
Voice Search ....................................................... 88
Write and Go ...................................................... 88
Settings .................................................. 90
Access the Settings menu ............................... 90
Wireless & networks ......................................... 90
Call settings ........................................................ 92
Sound .................................................................. 93
Display ................................................................. 93
News and Weather ............................................ 75
Market ................................................................. 75
Connectivity ......................................... 76
Bluetooth ............................................................ 76
Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 78
AllShare ............................................................... 79
USB tethering and portable hotspot ........... 81
PC connections .................................................. 82
VPN connections ............................................... 83
Tools ....................................................... 86
Clock .................................................................... 86
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Troubleshooting ................................ 101
Safety precautions ............................. 107
Location & security ........................................... 94
Applications ....................................................... 95
Accounts & sync ................................................ 95
Privacy ................................................................. 96
SD card & phone storage ................................ 96
Search .................................................................. 96
Language & keyboard ..................................... 97
Voice input & output ........................................ 99
Accessibility ..................................................... 100
Date & time ...................................................... 100
About phone ................................................... 100
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Assembling
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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 obtain 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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Assembling
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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 down.
If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can •
only use your devices non-network services and
some menus.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
If the device is on, press and hold [
1
] and select
Power o 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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Assembling
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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, the device will emit a
warning tone and display a low battery message.
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 devices
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 before removing the
travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the
device.
Charge with the travel adapter
Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side
1
of the device.
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
2
multifunction jack.
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause
serious damage to the device. Any damage caused
by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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Assembling
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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 32 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.
When you insert a memory card in your device, •
the le directory of the memory card will appear
in the /sdcard folder.
Charge with the PC data cable
Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side
1
of 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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Assembling
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Remove the memory card
Before removing a memory card, rst unmount it for safe
removal.
In Idle mode, select
1
Settings
SD card &
phone storage
Unmount SD card
OK.
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
Remove the memory card.
5
Replace the back cover.
6
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 down.
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it
3
locks in place.
Replace the back cover.
4
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Assembling
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Attach a hand strap (optional)
Remove the back cover.
1
Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over
2
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 Idle mode, select
1
Settings
SD card &
phone storage
Unmount SD card
Format SD
card.
Select
2
Format SD card
Erase everything.
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
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Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. Your device
will automatically connect to the cellular network.
To turn o your device,
Press and hold [
1
].
Select
2
Power o.
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 Airplane mode. Press and hold [ ] and
select Airplane mode.
Get to know your device
Device layout
Multifunction
jack
Touch screen
Earpiece
Back/Google
Search Key
Conrm key
Volume key
Menu/Home key
Mouthpiece
4-way
navigation key
Dial key
Power/End key
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Keys
Key Function
Menu/Home
Press [ ] to open a list of
options available on the current
screen; Press [ ] to return to
the idle screen; Press and hold
[ ] to open the list of recent
applications.
4-way
navigation
Scroll through applications or
menu options.
Conrm Conrm your input.
Back/Google
Search
Press [ ] to return to the
previous screen; Press [ ] to
access the Google search.
Internal antenna
Headset jack
(3.5 mm)
Speaker
Back cover
Camera
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Getting started
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Indicator icons
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Denition
USB tethering or hotspot activated
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
More status icons are available (touch the
icon to see them)
Error occurred or caution required
Key Function
Dial
Make or answer a call; In Idle
mode, retrieve recently dialed,
missed, or received numbers.
Power
Turn on the device (press and
hold); End a call; Access the
quick menus (press and hold);
Lock the touch screen.
Volume Adjust the devices volume.
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Icon Denition
GPS activated
Synchronized with the web
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth headset connected
WLAN activated
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voice mail message
Silent mode activated
Airplane mode activated
Vibration mode activated
Icon Denition
Event notication
FM radio turned on in the background
Call in progress
Call on hold
Call diverting activated
Missed call
Speakerphone activated
Music playback in progress
Connected to PC
Uploading data
Downloading data
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Use the touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or
perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch
screen.
To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use •
sharp tools.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into •
contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic
discharges can cause the touch screen to
malfunction.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into •
contact with water. The touch screen may
malfunction in humid conditions or when
exposed to water.
Icon Denition
No SIM or USIM card
No signal
Battery power level
Alarm activated
10:00
Current time
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