Samsung GT-S3653 manual

Some contents in this man ual may dif fer from your pho ne depending on the softwar e of the phone or your ser vice provider . World Wide Web http://www .samsungmobi le.com Printed i n Kore a Code No.:GH68-25443A English (SEA). 09/2009. Rev . 1.1 S3653-cover.fm Page i Monday, September 7, 2009 11:20 AM[...]

GT -S3653 user manual S3653-cover.fm Page ii Monday, September 7, 2009 11:20 AM[...]

ii using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. T o get star ted quickly , refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.” Instructional icons Before you start, familiarize yourself[...]

using this manual iii Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this phone are the property of their respective owners: • Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Bluetooth QD ID: B015743 • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, I nc. • Windows Media Play er ® is a re[...]

iv contents safety and usage information .................. 1 Safety warnings ...... .............. ................. ..... 1 Safety precautions ....................... .............. . 4 Important usage informa tion ....................... 6 introducing your mobile phone ............. 11 Unpack ........ .............. .................. ..........[...]

contents v using basic functions ............................ 20 Turn your phone on and off ..................... .. 20 Use the touch screen .............................. .. 21 Access menus ............ ................. ............. 22 Use widgets .............................. ................ 22 Access help information ................... ....[...]

vi contents Use Java-powered games and applications ......... ................. .................. .. 57 Create and view world clocks ................... 58 Set and use alarms ............................. ...... 58 Use the calculator ............................... ...... 59 Convert currencies or measurements ........ 59 Set a countdown timer ....[...]

1 safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations an d ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all acc essories out of the reach of small child ren and pets. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swall[...]

2 safety and usage inform ation Install mobile phon es and equipment with caution Ensure that any m obile phones or relat ed equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. A void placing your phone and accessories near or in an air bag deploym ent area. Impr operly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags infla[...]

safety and usage informat ion 3 Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments Do not use your phone at refueling points (ser vice stations) or near fuels or chemicals. T urn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions. Y our phone could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage, transfer areas [...]

4 safety and usage inform ation Drive safely at all times Avoid using you r phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving. Use hands-free accessories to increase your safety when possible. Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phon[...]

safety and usage informat ion 5 Protect batteries and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or ver y hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ 113° F). Extreme temper atures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries. • Prevent batteries from co ntacting metal objects, as this can create a co[...]

6 safety and usage inform ation • If your phone has a camera or light, avoid using it close to the eyes of childre n or animals. • Y our phone may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time. Av[...]

safety and usage informat ion 7 • Disconnect chargers from power source s when not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care • Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone. • Pr[...]

8 safety and usage inform ation During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this model was 0.752 watt s per k ilogram. In n ormal use, the actual SAR is likely to be much lower , as the phone has been designed to e mit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station. By automatica lly emitting lower levels when possib[...]

safety and usage informat ion 9 Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Un ion and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery , manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their wo[...]

10 safety and usage inform ation FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSL Y DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANT IES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LI MITED TO, W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. SAMSUNG DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY , V ALIDITY , TIMELINESS, LEGALITY , OR COMPLETEN ESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AV AILABLE THROUGH T[...]

11 introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about yo ur mobile phone’ s layout, keys, and icons. Unpack Check your product box for the following items: • Mobile phone •B a t t e r y • T ravel adapter (charger) •U s e r m a n u a l • The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories availab[...]

12 introducing your mobile phone Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: The rear of your phone includes the following keys and feature s: T ouch screen Back key Power/Menu exit key Vol u m e k e y Dial key Speaker Microphone Multifunction jack Y ou can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted ph[...]

introducing your mobile p hone 13 Keys Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display . Key Function Dial Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialed, missed, or received numbers Back In Menu mode, return to the previous level Power/ Menu exit T urn the phone on and off (press and hold); End a call; In Menu mode, cancel i[...]

14 introducing your mobile phone Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Alarm activat ed New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message Memory card inserted Normal profile activate d Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time Icon Definition S3653-02.fm Page 14 Monday, S eptemb[...]

15 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up y our mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card a nd battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identit y Module (SIM) card with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional s[...]

16 assembling and preparin g your mobile phone 2. Insert the SIM card . 3. Insert the battery . 4. Replace the battery cover . • Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-colored contacts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone’ s non-network services and some menus. S3653-02.fm Page 16 Monday, S eptember 7, 20[...]

assembling and preparing your mobile phone 17 Charge th e battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery . 1. Open the cover to t he multifunction jack . 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jac k. 3. Plug the large en d of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 4. When the battery is f[...]

18 assembling and preparin g your mobile phone Insert a memo ry card (opt ional) T o store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Y our phon e accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). 1. Remove t he battery cover . 2. Insert a memory card wit h the label side f[...]

assembling and preparing your mobile phone 19 Attach a hand s trap (optional) 1. Remove t he battery cover . 2. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. 3. Replace the battery cover . S3653-02.fm Page 19 Monday, S eptember 7, 2009 11:24 A M[...]

20 using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on a nd off T o turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ ]. 2. Enter your P IN and select Confirm (if necessary). T o turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Switch to the offline profile By switching to the offline profil[...]

21 using basic functions Use the tou ch screen Y our phone’ s touch screen lets you easily selec t items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. • T ouch 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 or right to scroll throu[...]

22 using ba sic fu nctio ns Access menus T o access your phone’ s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Scroll left or right through the menu screens. 3. Select a menu or option. 4. Press the Back key to move up one level; Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. Use widgets Learn to use widgets on the toolbar . Open the widget too[...]

23 using basic functions Change the w idgets 1. Open the widge t toolbar . 2. Select from the widget toolbar . 3. Select the widgets you want to include to the widget toolbar and select Save . Access help information Learn to access helpful information about your phone. 1. Open the widge t toolbar . 2. Select from the widget toolbar . 3. Rotate the[...]

24 using ba sic fu nctio ns Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold to silence or unsilence your phone. Change your ringtone 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles . 2. Select next to the profile you are using. 3. Select Voice call ringtone . 4. Select a ringtone from the list and select Save[...]

25 using basic functions 4. Enter the new password again and select Confirm . Unlock the touch screen with smart unlock By drawing a specified charac ter on the locked touch screen, you can unloc k the screen only , unlock and then make a c all to a speed dial number , or unlock and then launch an application. T o set a smart unlock character , 1. [...]

26 using ba sic fu nctio ns Make a call 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number . 2. Press [ ] to dial the numbe r . 3. T o end the call, press [ ]. Answer a call 1. When a call comes in, press [ ]. 2. T o end the call, press [ ]. Adjust the volume T o adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume key up or down[...]

27 using basic functions Send and view messag es Learn to send or view text (SMS), multi media (MMS), or email messages. Send a text or multimedia message 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → Message . 2. Select Tap to add recipient → Enter manually . 3. Enter a recipient number and select Done . 4. Select Tap to add text . 5. [...]

28 using ba sic fu nctio ns Enter text When entering text, you can change the text input mode: • T o change case or switch to Number or Symbol mode, select Abc at the bottom center of the screen. • T o switch T9 and ABC modes, select T9 ( T9 turns blue in T9 mod e). • T o switch to Symbol mode, select . Enter text in one of the following mode[...]

29 using basic functions View an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Email inbox . 2. Select an account . 3. Select Downlo ad . 4. Select an email or a header . 5. If you selected a header , select Retrieve to view the body of the email. Add and find cont acts Learn the basics of using the phon ebook feature. Add a new contact 1. In Idle mod[...]

30 using ba sic fu nctio ns Use basic camera fun ctions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on th e camera. 2. Rotate the phone coun ter -clockwise to landsc ape view. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. • T o select the time delay , select . • T o set th[...]

31 using basic functions 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. • T o change the recording mode, select . • T o select the time delay , select . • T o set the exposure value, select . • T o zoom in or out, press the V olume key . 5. Press [ ] to start recording. 6. Press or [ ] to st op recording. The video is saved automa[...]

32 using ba sic fu nctio ns 5. T o turn off the FM radio, select . Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. X Browse the web • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. X p. 44 • Receive via Bluetooth. X p. 49 • Copy to your memory card. X p. 44 • Synch[...]

33 using basic functions Browse the web Learn to ac cess and bookma rk your favorite web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Home to launch your service provider’ s homepage. 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons: Bookmark your favorite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Bookmark s . 2. Select Add . [...]

34 using ba sic fu nctio ns Download media fi les 1. In Menu mode, select Downloads . 2. Search for a ringtone or pictur e and download it to the phone. Use the Goo gle services Learn how to use various Google se rvices. Connect to Google Search 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Search . 2. Enter a keyword in the search field. Connect to Google Ma[...]

35 using basic functions T o get directions to a specific destination, 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps . 2. Select Menu → Get Directions . 3. Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location. 4. Select Show directions to view on the map. S3653-03.fm Page 35 Monday, S eptember 7, 2009 11:30 A M[...]

36 using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call func tions Learn about your phone’ s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Y our phone will display calls you have missed on the display . T o dial the number of a missed call, 1. Select th[...]

37 using advanced functions Hold a 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 d uring a call: 1. Select Hold to place the first call on hold. 2. Enter the second number to dial and press [] . 3. Se[...]

38 using advanced functi ons Call an inte rnationa l number 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold 0 to insert the + character . 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [ ] to dial. Call a contact from the phonebook Y ou can call numbers directly from the phonebook using s[...]

39 using advanced functions Use advanced ph onebook functions Learn to create your namecard , set favorite numbers, and create groups of contacts. Create your namecard 1. In Idle mode, select Phonebook . 2. Select Mor e → My nameca rd . 3. Enter your personal deta ils and select Save . Set favorite numbers 1. In Idle mode, select Phonebook . 2. S[...]

40 using advanced functi ons 4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group ringtone, and vi bration type. 5. Select Save . 6. Select Yes and add contacts to the group (if necessary). Make calls or send messages from photos Y our phone automatically adds contacts y ou frequently use to the photo contacts list. From the photo contacts, you can ma[...]

41 using advanced functions 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired at tachments, to u se as your template. X p. 27 4. Select Save . Insert text templat es in new messages 1. T o start a new message, in Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → a message type. 2. Select Mor e → Insert → Text template → a template. C[...]

42 using advanced functi ons 5. Press [ ]. 6. Aim the camera lens at your subject. Y our phone recognises people in an image and detects their smiles. When the subjec t smiles, the phone automatically takes a photo. Capture a series of photos 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on th e camera. 2. Rotate the phone coun ter -clockwise to landsc ape vi[...]

43 using advanced functions Use camera options Before capturing a photo, select to access the following options: Before capturing a video, select to access the following options: Customize came ra settings Before capturing a photo, select → to access the following: Option Function Resolution Change the resolution opt ion White balance Adjust the [...]

44 using advanced functi ons Before capturing a video, select → to access the following: Use advanced mu sic functions Learn to pr epare music files, crea te playlists, an d store radio stations. Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Samsung PC studio or Mass storage → [...]

45 using advanced functions Synchronize your phone wi th Windows Media Player 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Media player → Save . 2. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed. When conne[...]

46 using advanced functi ons Customize your music player settings 1. In Menu mode, select Music player . 2. Select Settings . 3. Adjust the settings to customize your music player: 4. Select Save . Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’ s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio . 3. Select to [...]

47 using advanced functions Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Menu mode, select Find music . 2. Select Find m usic to connect to the server . 3. When the phone is successfully re gistered, select to record a part of music you want to find. Some ser[...]

48 using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’ s tools and additional applicat ions. Use the Bluetooth wireless f eature Learn about your phone’ s ability to connect to other wireless devices for excha nging da ta and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless fe ature 1. In Menu mode, select Bluetooth [...]

49 using tools and applications Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Bluetooth → Search . 2. Select and drag a device icon into the center . 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’ s Bluetooth PIN, if it has on e, and select Done . When the owner of the other devic e enters t[...]

50 using tools and appl ications 3. Select Save . T o use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth connection from a Bluet ooth hands-free c ar kit. Activate the mo bile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker featu re will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your [...]

51 using tools and applications Record a voice 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Application settings → Call → Fake call → Fake call voice . 2. Select On under Fake call voice . 3. Select Voice recording . 4. Select to sta rt recording. 5. Speak into the microphone. 6. When you are finished speaking, select . 7. Press the Back key . 8. Sel[...]

52 using tools and appl ications 3. Control playback using the following icons: Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Apply effects to images 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. 2. Select . 3. Select Edit → Effects → an effect option (filter , style, warp, or partial blur). 4. Select a v[...]

53 using tools and applications 3. Adjust the image as desired and select Done . 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. Refer to steps 5-7 in “Apply effects to images.” Transform an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images.” 2. Select Ed it → Transform → Resize , Rotate , or Flip . 3. R[...]

54 using tools and appl ications Insert a visual feature 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images.” 2. Select Ed it → Insert → a visual feature (frame, image, clip art, emoticon, or text). 3. Select a visual feature or enter text and select Done . 4. Move or resize the visual feature or text and select D[...]

55 using tools and applications Upload photos and v ideos to the web Learn to post your photos and videos to photo sharing websites and blogs. Set your favorite destination list 1. In Menu mode, select Communities . 2. Select Yes to set your favorite destination list (if necessary). 3. Select Accept to c onfirm that you agree to the general disclai[...]

56 using tools and appl ications 6. Enter the user ID and password of the destination (if necessary). View a file 1. In Menu mode, select Communities . 2. Select a website or blog to view files. 3. Enter the user ID and password of the destination (if necessary). Customize the Communities settings 1. In Menu mode, select Communities . 2. Select Set[...]

57 using tools and applications Use Java-powered game s and applications Learn to use games and applications powere d by award-winning Java technology . Download games or applications 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more → More games . Y our phone connects to the website preset by your service provider . 2. Search for a game or ap plication and[...]

58 using tools and appl ications Create and view world clocks Learn to view t he time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display . Create a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select World clock . 2. Select Add . 3. Select a time zone. 4. T o set daylight saving time, select . 5. Select OK to create your world clock. The world clock [...]

59 using tools and applications 3. Set alar m details. 4. Select Save . Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop the alar m without snooze. • Drag the slider to Stop to stop the alar m with snooze or drag the slider to Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Deactivate an alar m 1. In Menu mode, select A[...]

60 using tools and appl ications Set a countdow n timer 1. In Menu mode, select Timer . 2. Set the length of time to count down. 3. Select Start to begin the countdown. 4. When the timer expir es, drag the slider to Sto p to stop the alert. Use the stopwatch 1. In Menu mode, select Stopwatch . 2. Select Start to begin the stopwatch. 3. Select Lap t[...]

61 using tools and applications Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar . 2. Select Mor e → View by day or View by week . Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar . 2. Select Create event → an e vent type. 3. Enter the details of the event as req[...]

a troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try th ese troubleshooting procedur es before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phon e or while you are using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: Password When the phone lock feature is enabled, y[...]

b troubleshooting The phone prompts you to insert the SIM card. Ensure that the SIM card is installed corre ctly . Y our phone displays “No service” or “ Network error.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and tr y again. • Y ou cannot access som e options without a s[...]

c troubleshooting The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Y our battery is low . Recharge or replace the battery to continue usi ng the phone. The audio quality of the call is poor . • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’ s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move[...]