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GT-S5250
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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• You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by Instructional icons accessing www.samsungmobile.com. Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will • Sound sources, wallpapers, and images provided in this see in this manual: device are licenced for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using Warning—situations that could cause injury to these materials for commercial or other purposes is an yourself or others infringement of copyrigh
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► Refer to—pages with related information; for Copyright example: ► p.12 (represents “see page 12”) Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics → This user manual is protected under international Followed by—the order of options or menus copyright laws. you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages → Compose No part of this user manual may be reproduced, (represents Messages, followed by Compose) distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means,
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• Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of ® Microsoft Corporation. • Wi-Fi , the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are ® registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc. • All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Using this manual 5
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Contents Access menus .................................................... 22 Assembling ............................................. 9 Launch and manage applications ................ 24 Unpack .................................................................. 9 Use widgets ........................................................ 24 Install the SIM card and battery ...................... 9 Customise your device .................................... 25 Charge the battery .................
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Entertainment ...................................... 49 Web ........................................................ 73 Camera ................................................................ 49 Internet ............................................................... 73 Video player ....................................................... 57 Samsung Apps .................................................. 77 Music ................................................................... 59 Synch
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Date and time ................................................. 101 Tools ....................................................... 90 Menu and widgets ......................................... 101 Clock .................................................................... 90 Applications .................................................... 102 Calculator ............................................................ 92 Security ............................................................ 107
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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 obtain 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. • Us
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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. 2 • Place the SIM card into the device with the gold- coloured 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 Assembling
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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. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries Replace the back cover. 5 to explode or damage your device. When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message. The b
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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 to 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 to 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-coloured 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 Replace the back cover. 5 Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could Push the memory card in the memory c
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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 official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes Turn your device on and off and hospitals. • To use your device's non-network services only, To turn on your device, switch to the flight mode. In Menu mode, select Press and hold [ ]. Settings → Flight mode. 1 Enter your PIN and select Done (if necessary). 2 . Se
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Get to know your device Device layout › Multifunction jack Earpiece Camera lens Headset Power/Lock key Volume key Touch screen Back cover Camera key Menu key Speaker End key Dial key Internal antenna Mouthpiece Getting started 17
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Keys › Key Function Key Function In Idle mode, turn on the camera; Camera In Camera mode, take a photo or Turn the device on or off (press Power/ record a video. and hold); Lock or unlock the Lock touch screen and keys. Make or answer a call; In Idle › Idle screen Dial mode, retrieve logs of your calls When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle and messages. screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s Access Menu mode; Launch the status and access applications. ta
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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 SOS message feature activated Signal strength Call diverting activated Flight mode activated Synchronising with PC Network searching Memory card inserted GPRS network connected Browsing the web EDGE network connected Connected to secured web page WLAN connected New text or multimedi
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Icon Definition Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or Alarm activated perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch Roaming (outside of normal service area) screen. • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use Normal profile activated sharp tools. Silent profile activated • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic Current time discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunct
