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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-23225A English (XSG). 04/2009. Rev. 1.0 - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 2
GT-S5233A user manual - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 3
using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to "introducing your mobile phone," "assembling and preparing your mobile phone," and "using basic functions." Instructional icons - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 4
using this manual Copyright information → Followed by-the order of options or menus you must message) • Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. [ ] Square brackets-phone keys; for Bluetooth QD ID: B015178. example: [ ] (represents the Power/Menu exit key) • - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 5
and usage information 1 Safety warnings 1 Safety precautions 3 Important usage information 6 introducing your mobile phone 11 Unpack 11 Phone layout 12 Keys 13 Display 13 Icons 14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone 16 Install the SIM card and battery 16 Charge the battery 18 - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 6
menus 22 Use widgets 22 Access help information 23 Customise your phone 23 Use basic call functions 24 Send and view messages 26 and applications 47 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature 47 Activate and send an SOS message ......... 49 Activate the mobile tracker 50 Make fake calls 51 Record - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 7
Convert currencies or measurements ........ 61 Set a countdown timer 62 Use the stopwatch 62 Create a new task 62 Create a text memo 62 Manage your calendar 63 troubleshooting a vi - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 8
Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 9
and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by manufacturers - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 10
phone at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions. Your phone use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 11
in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 12
magnetic fields for extended periods of time. Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience. 5 - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 13
phone's internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone life span of memory cards. • Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 14
to RF energy. The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this manual demonstrates your phone's compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website. 7 - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 15
safety and usage information Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 16
countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be local, free battery return system. Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 17
DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, VALIDITY, TIMELINESS, LEGALITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 18
items: • Mobile phone • Battery • Travel adapter (charger) • User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary 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. 11 - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 19
introducing your mobile phone Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Volume key Multifunction jack Earpiece Touch screen Dial key Back key 12 Power/Menu exit key Mouthpiece The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Camera lens - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 20
mobile phone Keys Key Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers Back In Menu mode, return to the previous level Power/ Menu exit Turn the phone messages, instructions, and information you enter Volume Adjust the phone's - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 21
introducing your mobile phone Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Browsing the web 14 Icon Definition Connected to secured web page Roaming (outside of normal service area) Call diverting activated Bluetooth activated Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 22
introducing your mobile phone Icon Definition Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time 15 - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 23
assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 24
2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. assembling and preparing your mobile phone • Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone's non-network services and some menus. 4. Replace the battery cover. 17 - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 25
assembling and preparing your mobile phone Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack. With the triangle - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 26
a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). 1. Remove the memory card out of the memory card slot. assembling and preparing your mobile phone 19 - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 27
functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ ]. 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Switch to the offline profile By - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 28
screen: 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. • Select an icon to open a menu or launch an application. • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. • Drag your finger left - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 29
your phone's menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Select a menu or option. 3. Press the Back key to move up one level; Press [ ] twice to return to Idle mode. Use widgets Learn to use widgets on the widget toolbar. • Some of your widgets connect to web services. Selecting - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 30
to landscape view. 4. Select a help topic to learn about an application or feature. 5. Scroll right or left to get more information. To return to the previous level, select . Customise your phone Get more from your phone by customising it to match your preferences. Adjust the volume of the key - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 31
Security. 2. Select On under Phone lock. 3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and select Confirm. 4. Enter the new password again and select Confirm. The first time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password. Samsung is not responsible for any - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 32
Make a call 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number. 2. Tap → Voice call or press [ ] to dial the number. 3. volume To adjust the volume during a call, press [ / ]. Use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, select Speaker → Yes to activate the speaker. 2. To - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 33
Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the phone, you can make and answer calls: • To redial mode, select Messages → Create message → Message. 2. Select Tap to add recipient → Enter manually. 3. Enter a destination number and select Done. 4. Select Tap to add text. 5. Enter - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 34
Messages → Create message → Email. 2. Select Tap to add recipient → Enter manually. 3. Enter an email address and select Done. 4. Select Tap to add if necessary). 9. Select Send to send the message. Enter text With your phone's touch screen, you can enter text and create messages or notes. You - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 35
body of the email. Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature. Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a phone number. 2. Select → Add to Phonebook → New. 3. Select Phone or SIM. 4. Enter contact information. 5. Select Save to add the contact to memory - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 36
to solve the problem. Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. • To select the colour balance of the image, select . • To select the time delay, select - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 37
mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. • Scroll up or down to view photos. • Tap Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. • To select the colour balance of the video, select . • To select the time delay, select . - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 38
you access the FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning. 4. Control the FM radio using the following icons: Icon Function Set your phone to re-tune frequencies for stations Change the sound output Tune a radio station; Select a saved radio station (tap and hold) Start the FM radio - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 39
using basic functions Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. X p. 33 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. X p. 43 • Receive via Bluetooth. X p. 48 • Copy to your memory card. X p. 44 • Synchronise with - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 40
incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. • The browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. • Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider. Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Home to launch your - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 41
using basic functions Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Bookmarks. 2. Select Add. 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4. Select Save. 34 - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 42
using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone's additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 43
call or retrieve a held call Select Hold to place a call on hold or select Retrieve to retrieve a held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 1. Select Hold to place the first call on hold. 2. Select Keypad, enter the second number - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 44
to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then select → Voice call or press [ ] to dial. Call a contact from the phonebook You it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature. 37 - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 45
Set favourite numbers 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. 2. Select the Contacts drop-down menu → Favourites. 3. Select Add. 4. Select a contact. The contact is saved to the favourite number. The first 5 favourite numbers will be assigned to the favourite contacts ( ) on the widget toolbar. Create a - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 46
using advanced functions Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create and use templates to create new messages, and create message folder. Create a text template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Text templates. 2. Select Create to open a new template window. 3. Select the text - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 47
modes and customise camera settings. Capture photos by using options preset for various scenes 1. Press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Select → a scene → . 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press the Camera key to take a photo. 40 - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 48
and hold the Camera key to take a series of photos. Capture panoramic photos 1. Press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Select → . 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press the Camera key to take the first photo. 6. Slowly move the - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 49
key to take photos for each segment. Capture photos with decorative frames 1. Press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Select → . 4. Select a frame. 42 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Camera key to take a photo with the - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 50
video, Select → to access the following: Setting Guidelines Review Shutter sound Audio recording Storage Function Display the guidelines Set stations. Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Samsung PC studio → Save. 2. Using - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 51
Idle mode. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Windows Media Player to synchronise music files. 6. Edit or enter your phone's name in the pop-up window (if necessary). 7. Select and drag - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 52
using advanced functions Create a playlist 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player → Playlists. 2. Select Create. 3. Select the text input field. 4. Enter a title for your new playlist and select Done. 5. To assign an image to the playlist, select Tap to edit and select an image or capture a - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 53
Music → Find music. 2. Select Find music to connect to the server. 3. When your phone is successfully registered, select to record a part of music you want to find. Some service providers may not support this service and the database may not have information for all songs. using advanced functions - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 54
Learn how to work with your mobile phone's tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Learn about your phone's ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Menu mode, select - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 55
, pairing is complete. You may not need to enter a PIN depending on the device. Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. Select the file or item from one of your phone's applications that you want to send. 2. Select Send via or Send URL via → Bluetooth. Receive data using the Bluetooth - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 56
with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM card on your phone. To activate Remote SIM mode, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth send an SOS message asking for help. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 1. In Menu mode, select Messages - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 57
Press [ / ] four times. Once you send an SOS message, all phone functions will be suspended until you press the Hold key. 50 Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 58
calls when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. You can also make it appear as if you are talking on the phone by playing back a recorded voice. Record a voice 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Application settings → Call → Fake call → Fake call voice. 2. Select On under Fake - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 59
, scroll down and scroll left or right. 5. To set the greeting message, scroll down and scroll left or right to a message. 6. Press . When the specific time has passed, the voice answering feature will be activated for incoming calls. - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 60
of the effect to apply and select Done. To apply a blur effect to a specific area of an image, move or resize the rectangle and select Blur → Done. 5. → Adjust → an adjustment option (brightness, contrast, or colour). To adjust the image automatically, select Auto level. 3. Adjust the image as - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 61
want to crop and select Crop → Done. 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. Refer to steps 5-7 of "Apply effects to images". Insert a visual feature 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of "Apply effects to images". 2. Select Edit → Insert → a visual - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 62
Apply effects to images". 2. Select Edit → Memo on screen. 3. Select a colour and write a memo on the screen and select Done. 4. Save the edited image or the Bluetooth wireless feature. To print an image using a USB connection, 1. Connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a compatible printer. - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 63
the web Learn to post your photos and videos to photo sharing websites and blogs. Communities may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Set your favourite destination list 1. In Menu mode, select Communities. 2. Select Yes to set your favourite destination list (if necessary - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 64
for a game or application and download it to the phone. Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more. 2. Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions. Available games may vary depending on your service provider or region. Game controls and options may vary - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 65
using tools and applications Synchronise data Learn to synchronise contacts, calendar events, tasks, and memos with the web server you have specified. Create a synchronisation profile 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Synchronise. 2. Select Add and specify profile parameters. 3. When you are - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 66
get the latest contents. 3. Select a feed category → an updated feed. The auto update feature sets the phone to automatically update the RSS feeds at the specified interval. You can activate the auto update feature by selecting RSS reader → More → Settings → Preferences. Create and view world clocks - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 67
control alarms for important events. Set a new alarm 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms. 2. Select Create alarm. 3. Set alarm details. 4. Select Save. The auto power-up feature sets the phone to automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the designated time if the - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 68
using tools and applications Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm without snooze. • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm with snooze or drag the slider to Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Deactivate an alarm 1. In Menu mode, select - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 69
using tools and applications Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. 2. Enter hours or minutes to count down. 3. Select Start to begin the countdown. 4. When the timer expires, drag the slider to Stop to stop the alerts. Use the stopwatch 1. In Menu mode, select - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 70
mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2. Select Create schedule. 3. Enter the details of the event as required. 4. Select Save. View events To view events of a specific date, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2. Select a date on the calendar. 3. Select an event to view its details. To view - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 71
If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages may appear: Message Insert SIM card to access network services Phone lock Try this to solve the problem: Ensure that the - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 72
troubleshooting Message PUK code Try this to solve the problem: Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times. You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. Your phone displays "Service unavailable" or "Network error." • When you are in - Samsung S5233 Black | User Manual - Page 73
phone turns itself off. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured phone is hot to the touch. When you use several applications at once, your phone requires more power and may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your phone's lifespan or performance. troubleshooting
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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your
service provider.
World Wide Web
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-23225A
English (XSG). 04/2009. Rev. 1.0