using this manual ........1 Instructional icons ........1 contents introducing your mobile phone ....3 Unpack ............3 Phone layout ..........4 Keys ............5 QWERTY keyboard ........6 Icons ............7 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ........... 9 Install the SIM card and battery ....
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Use the touch screen ........ 15 Use advanced music functions ....44 Access menus .......... 16 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature .... 48 Switch applications ........17 Activate and connect to a wireless Use widgets ..........18 LAN (WLAN) ..........50 Access help information ......
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Create new tasks ........63 Create new memos ........63 Manage your calendar ......64 troubleshooting ........65 safety and usage information ....68 Safety warnings ........68 Safety precautions ........70 Important usage information ..... 73 Radio frequency safety ......75 Owner’s Record ........
Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially Caution—situations that could cause designed to guide you through the functions and damage to your phone or other features of your mobile phone.
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Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages Create New Message (represents Messages, followed by Create New Message) Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key)
• The items supplied with your phone may vary layout, keys, and icons. depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The supplied accessories perform best for your phone.
Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front and inside of your phone include the Camera lens Headset jack following keys and features: Earpiece Speaker Multifunction jack Hold key Touch Volume screen Battery cover Camera key QWERTY keyboard...
Keys Function In Idle mode, press and hold to turn Function Camera on the camera; In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers In Idle mode, access Menu mode;...
QWERTY keyboard Function In Idle mode, launch the web The composition of the QWERTY keyboard browser browser may differ depending on your region. In Idle mode, press and hold for Space the silent profile; Insert a space in Function a text input field Enter letters, numbers, and special 4-way In Menu mode, scroll through...
Icons Icon Definition Roaming (outside of normal service area) Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Call diverting activated Icon Definition Signal strength Connected with PC GPRS network connected Wi-Fi activated Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset EDGE network connected connected UMTS network connected Bluetooth activated...
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Icon Definition New sync email New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...
Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, mobile phone 1.
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2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. • Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down and the angled corner at the back edge. • Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus.
Charge the battery Improperly connecting the travel adapter can Before using the phone for the first time, you must cause serious damage to the phone. Any charge the battery. damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone.
6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. 16 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). About the low battery indicator Formatting the memory card on a PC may When your battery is low, the phone will emit cause incompatibility with your phone. Format a warning tone and a low battery message.
3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot Attach a hand strap (optional) until it locks in place. 1. Remove the battery cover. 4. Replace the battery cover. 2. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection.
Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ functions 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, press and hold [ Switch to Airplane Mode Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone.
Use the touch screen • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your phone.
Access menus 1. In Menu mode, scroll left or right to a Menu mode screen. To access your phone’s menus, 2. Select to switch to Edit mode. 1. In Idle mode, select Menu or press the Menu 3. Customize the screens as desired. key to access Menu mode.
Switch applications 1. Press and hold the Menu key to open a list of applications. Your phone allows you to multi-task by running 2. Scroll to an application and select multiple applications at the same time. To close all applications, select End all applications.
Use widgets Scroll through the widget toolbar The widget toolbar contains more widgets than can Widgets are mini-applications that provide information be displayed on screen at one time. at a glance and direct access to frequently used tools, such as various online services. •...
Activate a widget Access help information Locate the widget you want to use (in the toolbar or To access helpful information about your phone, on the main screen). Touch the icon to activate the 1. Open the widget toolbar. mini-application. 2.
Quick access mode 2. Select Save. 3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. Quick access mode lets you choose an application 4. Slide open the phone and rotate the phone to open by sliding open the phone. counter-clockwise to landscape view. In Menu mode, select Settings ...
2. Select Vibration and adjust the intensity of the 2. Select next to the profile you are using. vibration. If you are using the silent profile, you are not allowed to change the ringtone. Switch to or from the silent profile 3.
Select a wallpaper Set the auto-lock feature for touch screen 1. In Idle mode, scroll left or right to one of the idle screens. You can set your phone to automatically lock the touch screen and keys when the backlight turns off. 2.
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(if necessary). create and confirm a password. 5. Select a character for the smart unlock feature. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of 6. Select (if necessary). private information or other damages caused by loss of passwords.
Use basic call functions Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call key up or down. functions. During a call, your phone automatically locks Use the speakerphone feature the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs.
• To redial the last call, press and hold the headset Send and view messages button, and then press again and hold. Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia • To answer a call, press the headset button. (MMS), and email messages. •...
Send an email Select Abc or T9Ab to change case or switch to Numeric or Symbols mode. 1. In Menu mode, select Messages When entering text on the virtual keypad, you can MobileMail. change the text input method. Select the input 2.
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You can use the following text input modes: Enter text using writing box 1 1. Change the text input method to Writing box 1. Mode Function Select an appropriate virtual key until the 2. Write each character in the writing area. character you want appears on the display.
When entering text on the QWERTY keyboard, you View an email can use the following functions: 1. In Menu mode, select Messages • Press [ ] to change case. MobileMail. • Press [Alt] to enter characters on the upper half of 2.
Add and find contacts Find a contact 1. In Menu mode, select Contacts. Learn the basics of using the contacts feature. 2. Scroll through the contact list or select Tap to The memory location to save new contacts Search and begin entering the name you want may be preset depending on your service to find.
Use basic camera functions If the camera icons do not appear on the Learn the basics to capture and view photos and screen, touch the screen to make them videos. reappear. 5. Press the Camera key to take a photo. Capture photos The photo is saved automatically.
then drag up to zoom in, down to zoom out. 6. Select or press the Camera key to stop Touch the screen again to exit the zoom screen. recording. The video is saved automatically. • Select More Slide Show to view photos as a sideshow.
Listen to music The headset provided with your phone functions as the radio antenna, so must be You can listen to music via the media player or FM connected to the phone for the FM radio to radio. function. Listen to the FM radio 4.
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• Download from the wireless web. Browse the Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (touch and hold) • Download from a PC using the optional Samsung Kies software. p. 44 Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (touch ...
Browse the web Icon Function Change the view mode Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Add the current web page to the bookmark list • You may incur additional charges for Open a list of saved bookmarks accessing the web and acknowledging media.
Use Google services Learn how to use various Google services. Connect to Search 1. In Menu mode, select Google Search. 2. Enter a keyword in the search field. 3. Select Search. Connect to Mail 1. In Menu mode, select Google Mail. 2.
Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. Learn how to perform advanced operations and use When you have one missed call, select the call from additional features of your mobile phone.
Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Select Hold to place a call on hold, Retrieve to If your network supports this function, you can retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1. Press [ ] to answer the second call.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if Reject a call necessary). To reject an incoming call, press [ ]. The caller will 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ hear a busy tone. To reject calls from certain numbers automatically, Call an international number use auto rejection.
Use advanced contact functions 3. Select Add. 4. Select a contact. Learn to create namecards, set favourite numbers, The contact is saved to the favourite number list. and create groups of contacts. • You can call this contact by touching and Create a business card holding the assigned number in the dialing screen.
3. Select Create Group. Use advanced camera functions 4. Set a group name, group picture, a group Learn how to capture photos in various modes and ringtone, and vibration type. customize camera settings. 5. Select Save. Capture photos using options presets You can now add contacts to the group.
Capture photos in Smile Shot mode 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view. 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to 3. If necessary, select to switch to camera turn on the camera. mode. The icon changes to 2.
5. Make any necessary adjustments. Use camera options 6. Press the Camera key to take the first photo. Before capturing a photo, select to access the following options: 7. Depending on the area you want to appear in your panorama image, slowly move the phone to Option Function the left, right, up or down.
Option Function Setting Function Effects Reset Settings Apply a special effect Reset the camera settings Video Quality Adjust the quality of your video clips Shortcut Info View the shortcut information Customize camera settings Before capturing a video, select to access the following settings: ...
2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. Synchronize your phone with Windows 3. Run Samsung Kies and copy files from the PC to Media Player the phone. 1. Insert a memory card (if necessary).
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3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the 3. Enter a title for your new playlist and select multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Done. Windows Media Player installed. 4. To assign an image to the playlist, select Tap to When connected, a pop-up window appears on Edit and select an image or capture a new the PC.
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3. Adjust the settings to customize your music 5. When you are finished recording, select Stop. player: The music file is saved in Radio Clips (in Menu mode, select Media Audio Ringtones Option Function Radio clips). Set whether to play music in the Background background when you end the The recording feature is intended for voice...
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Set up your favourite radio station list 2. When your phone is successfully registered, select to record a part of song you want to 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s find. headset jack. Some service providers may not support this 2.
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature 4. Select Save. To conserve battery power, activate Bluetooth Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other only when needed. wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1.
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Send data using Bluetooth wireless Use Remote SIM mode connection In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit 1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s via the SIM or USIM card on your phone. applications that you want to send.
Activate and connect to a wireless 3. Select Save. Now when you activate Wi-Fi, your phone is LAN (WLAN) automatically connected to the profiled network. Activate Wi-Fi Connect to the Internet using WLAN To activate Wi-Fi on your phone 1. Activate Wi-Fi and create one or more connection profiles (see above).
To access the internet via another method, Make fake calls change the connection profile to the desired You can simulate an incoming call when you want to method. get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. You can also make it appear as if you are talking on the To connect to a WLAN using a WPS (Wi-Fi phone by playing back a recorded voice.
2. Select On. Record and play voice memos 3. Select Voice Recording. Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. 4. Select to start recording. Record a voice memo 5. Speak into the microphone. 1. In Menu mode, select Record Audio. 6.
3. Control playback using the following icons: 3. Select Load an Image for Editing, select an image and select Add. Icon Function Pause playback Apply effects to images Play or resume playback 1. Load an image (see above). Skip backward; Scan backward in a file 2.
Adjust an image Insert a visual feature 1. Load an image to be edited (see above). Automatic adjustment 2. Select , or (Insert Text, Image, 1. Load an image to be edited (see above). Emoticon, or Clip Art) and select Done. 2.
Resize an image Upload photos and videos to the 1. Load an image to be edited (see above). 2. Select to resize the image. Learn to post your photos and videos to photo sharing websites and blogs. 3. Choose a size and select OK. 4.
4. Select the destinations you want to add and View a file select Save. 1. In Menu mode, select a website or blog either directly (Facebook or MySpace) or from Upload a file Communities. To upload photos and videos, you must have 2.
Use Java-powered games and Setting Function Set your phone to upload files to a applications Upload destination automatically at the reservation Learn to use games and applications powered by scheduled time Java technology. Account Store account information for manager automatic retrieval The download of Java games or Java applications may not be supported depending Communities...
Play games Synchronize data 1. In Menu mode, select Games & Apps. Learn to synchronize contacts, calendar events, tasks and memos with a web server. You can also 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- synchronise contacts, calendar events, tasks and screen instructions.
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To set a Microsoft Exchange server and To synchronize all items, synchronization profile, 1. In Menu mode, select ActiveSync. 1. In Menu mode, select ActiveSync. 2. Select Sync. 2. Specify Microsoft Exchange server settings. If you synchronize all items, you may incur charges for updating unnecessary items.
Use RSS feeds Create and view world clocks Learn to use RSS feeds to get the latest news and Learn to view the time in another region and set information from your favourite websites. world clocks to appear on your display. Add an RSS feed address Create a world clock 1.
clock, you can select which clock appears as the Set and use alarms second clock in the dual clock widget (the first clock Learn to set and control alarms for important events. in the widget is always your current time zone). To select a world clock for the widget, Set a new alarm 1.
• Drag the slider to Snooze to silence the alarm for Use the calculator the snooze period. 1. In Menu mode, select Calculator. Deactivate an alarm 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical 1.
Set a countdown timer Create new tasks 1. In Menu mode, select Timer. 1. In Menu mode, select Tasks. 2. Set the length of time to count down. 2. Select Create Task. 3. Select Start to begin the countdown. 3. Enter the details of the task and select Save. 4.
Manage your calendar 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar. 2. Select a date on the calendar. Learn to change the calendar view and create 3. Select an event to view its details. events. To view events by event types, Change the calendar view 1.
troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone or while you are Code Try this to solve the problem: using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a the following codes: result of entering your PIN incorrectly...
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The phone prompts you to insert the SIM card. Another caller cannot reach you. Ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly. • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or network.
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The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth The audio quality of the call is poor.
Safety warnings safety and Keep phone from children and pets usage Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small parts may information cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Children could also damage the phone, dial 911 by mistake or make calls that increase your phone bill.
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research.
Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your Use only Samsung-approved hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung accessories service centre to replace the screen. Damage Using incompatible accessories may damage your caused by careless handling will void your phone or cause injury.
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Samsung Avoid interference with other electronic GH59-07345A stereo headset. devices Turn off the phone near medical Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded equipment electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing...
and - terminals of your batteries and lead to • Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog temporary or permanent battery damage. moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Never use a damaged charger or battery. • Your phone may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields.
Allow only qualified personnel to service Important usage information your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone Signal Strength may result in damage to your phone and will void The quality of each call you make or receive your warranty. depends on the signal strength in your area.
Handle SIM cards and memory cards Ensure access to emergency services with care Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before • Do not remove a card while the phone is travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an transferring or accessing information, as this alternate method of contacting emergency services could result in loss of data and/or damage to the...
Correct disposal of batteries in this Radio frequency safety product The design of your phone complies with updated The batteries in this product should not be disposed NCRP standards described below. In 1991-92, the of with other household waste at the end of their Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) working life.
Acknowledging special precautions and • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Industry Canada notice • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit This equipment has been tested and found to different from that to which the receiver is connected. comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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because of a variety of factors including its proximity WLAN IEEE 802.11b to a base station antenna, phone design and other 0.35 W/kg factors. What is important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent a variation in safety. All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety.
The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: GT-B5310R Serial No.:...
Standard Limited Warranty warranty What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG Electronics Canada Inc. (SAMSUNG) warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) that SAMSUNG’s information Phones and accessories (“Products”) are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon...
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SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the of Product, including antenna, or cosmetic damage; seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of...
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Product and the sellers’ name and address. To What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG’s Liability? obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS call Samsung Customer Care at 1-800-SAMSUNG. WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS,”...
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NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN APPLY TO YOU. ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR...
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EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. IF ANY PORTION OF THIS SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH LIMITED WARRANTY IS HELD ILLEGAL OR THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR UNENFORCEABLE BY REASON OF ANY LAW, OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO SUCH PARTIAL ILLEGALITY OR...