Samsung GT-S3550 User Manual

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Change your ringtone1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Sound profiles.2. Scroll to the profile you are using.If you are using the silent or offline profile, you are notallowed to change the ringtone.3. Press <Edit> → Voice call ringtone.4. Select a memory location → a ringtone.To switch to another profile, select it from the list.Call a recently dialled number1. In Idle mode, press [ ].2. Scroll left or right to a call type.3. Scroll up or down to a number or name.4. Press the Confirm key to view details of the call or[ ] to dial the number.Use the smart home screenThe smart home screen allows you to access yourfavourite applications and contacts and view upcomingevents or tasks. You can customise the smart homescreen to fit your preferences and needs.When you are using the smart home screen, theNavigation key does not work as shortcuts.Customise the smart home screen1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display → Smarthome.2. Press <Edit>.3. Select the items to display on the smart homescreen.4. Press <Options> → <Save>.5. Press the Confirm key.You can change the idle screen to another style. In Menumode, select Settings → Display → Smart home andscroll left or right to a style you want.Access the smart home idle itemsPress the Navigation key to scroll through the items onthe smart home screen and press the Confirm key toselect an item. The following items are available.Available items may vary depending on your serviceprovider.Shortcuts toolbar: access your favouriteapplications. You can customise the shortcut toolbaras desired.My buddies: access contacts that are saved in thefavourite number list.PIMs ticker: access upcoming calendar events andtasks.Monthly calendar: view the monthly calendar.••••Single clock: view the current time and date.Dual clock: view your home clock and a world clock.Customise the shortcut toolbar1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display → Smarthome.2. Press <Edit>.3. Scroll to Shortcuts toolbar and press <Options> →Edit shortcuts.4. Select a menu to change or an empty location andpress <Edit>.5. Select the menus you want.Press <Options> → Open to select submenus (ifnecessary).6. Press <Save>, or press <Options> → Save.Enter textTo change the text input modePress and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and ABCmodes. Depending on your region, you may be ableto access an input mode for your specific language.Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number mode.Press [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.Press and hold [ ] to access writing options.T9 mode1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter anentire word.••••••1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press<Options>.2. Select Add to Phonebook → Create contact → amemory location (if necessary).3. Select a number type (if necessary).4. Enter contact information.5. Press <Save> or press <Options> → Save to addthe contact to memory.Send and view messagesTo send a text or multimedia message1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Createmessage.2. Enter a recipient number and scroll down.3. Enter your message text. ► Enter textFor sending as a text message, skip to step 5.For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4.4. Press <Options> → Add multimedia and add anitem.5. Press the Confirm key to send the message.To view text or multimedia messages1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox.2. Select a text or multimedia message.Answer a call1. When a call comes in, press [ ].2. To end the call, press [ ].Adjust the volumeTo adjust the volume of the ringtone1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Sound profiles.2. Scroll to the profile you are using.If you are using the silent or offline profile, you are notallowed to adjust the volume of the ringtone.3. Press <Edit> → Volume → Call alert.4. Scroll left or right to adjust the volume level andpress <Save>.To adjust the volume of voice during a callWhile a call is in progress, press [ / ] to adjust thevolume.In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearingthe calls while using the speakerphone feature. Forbetter audio performance, use the normal phone mode.Make fake callsYou can simulate an incoming call when you want to getout of meetings or unwanted conversations.You must set a shortcut key to make a fake call. In Menumode, select Settings → Phone → Shortcuts and set ashortcut key for Fake call. To set and use a shortcut key,you must deactivate the smart home screen.To make a fake callIn Idle mode, press and hold the shortcut key.With the phone closed and the keys locked, pressthe shortcut key four times.Activate the mobile trackerWhen someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone,the mobile tracker feature will automatically send thecontact number to two recipients to help you locate andrecover your phone. To activate the mobile tracker,1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security →Mobile tracker.2. Enter your password and press <OK>.The first time you access Mobile tracker, you will beprompted to create and confirm a password.3. Press the Confirm key to turn on the mobile trackerfeature.••4. Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open therecipient list.5. Press <Options> → Phonebook to open yourcontact list.6. Select a contact.7. Select a number (if necessary).8. When you are finished selecting contacts, press<Select>.9. Press the Confirm key to save the recipients.10. Scroll down and enter the sender's name.11. Press <Save> → <Accept>.Activate and send an SOS messageIn an emergency, you can send SOS messages to yourfamily or friends for help.To activate the SOS message1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Settings →SOS messages → Sending options.2. Press the Confirm key to turn on the SOS message.3. Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open therecipient list.4. Press <Options> → Search to open your contactlist.5. Select a contact.6. Select a number (if necessary).7. When you are finished selecting contacts, press theConfirm key to save the recipients.8. Scroll down and set the number of times to repeat theSOS message.9. Press <Back> → <Yes>.To send an SOS message1. With the phone closed and the keys locked, press[ / ] four times to send an SOS message to presetnumbers.The phone switches to SOS mode and sends thepreset SOS message.2. To exit SOS mode, press [ ].Use the cameraTo capture photos1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on thecamera.2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view.3. Aim the lens at the subject and make anyadjustments.4. Press the Confirm key or [ ] to take a photo. Thephoto is saved automatically.To view photosIn Menu mode, select My files → Images → a photo file.2. When the word displays correctly, press [0] to insert aspace. If the correct word does not display, select analternate word from the list that appears.ABC modePress an appropriate alphanumeric key until thecharacter you want appears on the display.Number modePress an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter anumber.Symbol modePress an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter asymbol.To move the cursor, press the Navigation key.To delete characters one by one, press <Clear>. Todelete characters quickly, press and hold <Clear>.To insert a space between characters, press [0].To enter punctuation marks in English input modes,press [1].••••Add a new contactThe memory location to save new contacts may bepreset depending on your service provider. To changethe memory location, in Menu mode, select Phonebook→ <Options> → Settings → Save new contact to → amemory location.To capture videos1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on thecamera.2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view.3. Press [1] to switch to Recording mode.4. Aim the lens at the subject and make anyadjustments.5. Press the Confirm key or [ ] to start recording.6. Press < > or [ ] to stop recording. The video issaved automatically.To view videosIn Menu mode, select My files → Videos → a video file.Listen to music1. In Menu mode, select Music → Library.2. Select a music category → a music file.3. Control playback using the following keys:Key FunctionConfirm Pause or resume playback/ Adjust the volumeNavigationLeft: Restart playback; Skip backward (presswithin 2 seconds); Scan backward in a file(press and hold)Right: Skip forward; Scan forward in a file(press and hold)Up: Open the playlistDown: Change the repeat mode••••Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE)We, Samsung Electronicsdeclare under our sole responsibility that the productGSM Mobile Phone : GT-S3550to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/orother normative documents.SAFETY EN 60950-1 : 2006+A11:2009EN 50332-1 : 2000EMC EN 301 489-01 V1.8.1 (04-2008)EN 301 489-07 V1.3.1 (11-2005)EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (05-2009)SAR EN 50360 : 2001EN 62209-1 : 2006RADIO EN 301 511 V9.0.2 (03-2003)EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (10-2006)We hereby declare that [all essential radio test suites have been carried out and that]the above named product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive1999/5/EC.The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex[IV]of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed with the involvement of the following NotifiedBody(ies):BABT, Forsyth House,Churchfield Road,Walton-on-Thames,Surrey, KT12 2TD, UK*Identification mark: 0168The technical documentation kept at :Samsung Electronics QA Lab.which will be made available upon request.(Representative in the EU)Samsung Electronics Euro QA Lab.Blackbushe Business Park, Saxony Way,Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 6GG, UK*2010.11.16 Joong-Hoon Choi / Lab Manager(place and date of issue) (name and signature of authorised person)* It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phonenumber of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailerwhere you purchased your product.Install the SIM card and battery1. Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card.2. Insert the battery and replace the battery cover.Charge the battery1. Plug the supplied traveladapter.2. When charging isfinished, unplug thetravel adapter.Do not remove the battery from the phone beforeunplugging the travel adapter first. Otherwise, the phonemay be damaged.Insert a memory card (optional)Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory cardmanufacturer and type).Formatting the memory card on a PC may causeincompatibility with your phone. Format the memory cardonly on the phone.1. Remove the battery cover and battery.2. Unlock the memory card cover.3. Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory cardwith the label side facing up.4. Close and lock the memory card cover.5. Replace the battery and battery cover.Instructional iconsNote: notes, usage tips, or additional information→Followed by: the order of options or menus youmust select to perform a step; for example: InMenu mode, select Messages → Create message(represents Messages, followed by Createmessage)[ ] Square brackets: phone keys; for example: [ ](represents the Power/Menu exit key)< >Angled brackets: softkeys that control differentfunctions at each screen; for example: <OK>(represents the OK softkey)Turn your phone on or offTo turn your phone on,1. Press and hold [ ].2. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary).3. When the setup wizard opens, customise your phoneas desired by following the screen.To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.Access menusTo access your phone's menus,1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> to access Menu mode.You may need to press the Confirm key to access Menumode depending on your region or service provider.When you are using the smart home screen, you cannotuse the Confirm key to access Menu mode.2. Use the Navigation key to scroll to a menu or option.3. Press <Select>, <OK>, or the Confirm key to confirmthe highlighted option.4. Press <Back> to move up one level; Press [ ] toreturn to Idle mode.When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you mustenter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card. For details,contact your service provider.Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwordsor private information or other damages caused byillegal software.••Make a call1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phonenumber.2. Press [ ] to dial the number.3. To end the call, press [ ].BatteryTo AC power outletSIM cardMemory cardMemory cardcoverBattery cover

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