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Some contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service
provider.
To install Kies (PC Sync)
1. Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung
website (www.samsungmobile.com) and install it in
your PC.
→ → →
2. In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity USB
→
Samsung Kies Set.
3. Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC.
Refer to the Kies help for more information.
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-29946A
www.samsun
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GT-S5253 user manual
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• Content in this user manual may differ from the product, Using this manual or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. Refer to www.samsungmobile.com for the latest version This device will provide you with high quality mobile of the user manual. communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s • Available features and additional services may vary by exceptional techn
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Contents Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys .. 22 Assembling ............................................. 9 Access menus .................................................... 22 Unpack .................................................................. 9 Launch and manage applications ................ 24 Install the SIM card and battery ...................... 9 Use widgets ........................................................ 24 Charge the battery ................................
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Email .................................................................... 44 Task ...................................................................... 69 IM .......................................................................... 47 Memo ................................................................... 70 Social Hub ........................................................... 47 Voice rec. ............................................................. 71 Entertainment ................
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GPS ....................................................................... 85 Connectivity ....................................................... 98 PC connections .................................................. 87 Sound profiles ................................................... 99 Display and light ............................................ 100 Tools ....................................................... 90 General ............................................................. 1
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Troubleshooting ................................ 110 Safety precautions ............................. 115 8 Contents
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• The items supplied with your device may vary Assembling depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. • You can purchase additional accessories from your Unpack local Samsung dealer. Check your product box for the following items: • The supplied accessories perform best for your • Mobile device device. • Battery • Accessories other than the supplied ones may not • Travel adapter (charger) be compatible with your device. •
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To install the SIM card and battery, Insert the SIM card. 3 If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select Yes 1 to turn it off. Remove the back cover and battery. 2 • Place the SIM card into the device with the gold- colored contacts facing up. • If you do not insert a SIM card, you can only use your device’s non-network services and some menus. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. • Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. 10 Assem
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Insert the battery. 4 Charge the battery Before using the device for the first 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 Replace the back cover. 5 to explode or damage your device. When your battery is low, a warning tone and a low battery pop-up message will appear. The battery ico
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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power Charge with the travel adapter 3 › outlet. Open the cover of the multifunction jack on the top of 1 • You can use the device while it is charging, but it the device. may take longer to fully charge the battery. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the • While charging, the device may heat up. This 2 multifunction jack. is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. • If your device is not charging
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Charge with the PC data cable › Insert a memory card (optional) Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on. To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your device accepts microSD or ™ Open the cover of the multifunction jack on the top of 1 microSDHC memory cards with maximum capacities the device. ™ of 16 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and Plug one end (micro USB) of the PC data cable into the 2 type). multifunction jack. Samsung uses approved
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Remove the back cover. 1 Remove the memory card › Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts 2 Ensure that the device is not currently using the 1 facing up. memory card. 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 Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it 3 transf
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Format the memory card › Attach a hand strap (optional) Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause Remove the back cover. 1 incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. Slide a hand strap through the hand strap hole and 2 hook it over the small projection. In Menu mode, select Settings → Memory → Memory card details → Format → Yes. Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your device. The manuf
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To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select Yes. Getting started • Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as airplanes and Turn your device on and off hospitals. • To use your device's non-network services only, To turn on your device, switch to the offline mode. In Menu mode, select Press and hold [ ]. Settings → Offline mode. 1 Enter your PIN and select Done (if necessary). 2 Select
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Get to know your device Device layout › Multifunction jack Speaker Camera lens Headset Power/Lock key Volume key Touch screen Back cover Camera key Menu key Loudspeaker End key Dial key Internal antenna Microphone Getting started 17
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Keys › Key Function Key Function Volume Adjust the device’s volume. Turn the device on or off (press Power/ and hold); Lock or unlock the In Idle mode, turn on the camera; Lock touch screen and keys. Camera In Camera mode, take a photo or Make or answer a call; In Idle record a video. Dial mode, retrieve logs of your calls and messages. Idle screen › Access Menu mode; Launch the When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle task manager to view all active screen. From the idle
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Indicator icons › Icon Definition Icons shown on the display may vary depending on Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset your region or service provider. connected Icon Definition Voice call in progress No signal Call diverting activated Synchronizing with PC Signal strength Memory card inserted Flight mode activated New text or multimedia message Network searching New email message GPRS network connected New voice mail message EDGE network connected WLAN connected Alarm activated Call misse
