Device layout
The device displays the following status indicators at the top of the screen:
Installing the SIM card and battery
GT-C3590
user manual
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English (EU). 06/2013. Rev. 1.0
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Navigation button
In the Menu screen, scroll through menu options
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Dial button
Make or answer a call; From the Home screen, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers
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Voicemail button From the Home screen, access voicemails (press and hold)
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Alphanumeric buttons
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Softkeys
Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display
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Power button
Turn the device on or off (press and hold); End a call; In the Menu screen, cancel an input and return to the Home screen
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Confirm button
From the Home screen, access the Menu screen; In the Menu screen, select the highlighted menu option, or confirm an input
The key might perform differently, depending on the region
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Silent mode button From the Home screen, activate or deactivate the silent mode (press and hold)
Icon Description
No SIM card
No signal
Signal strength
Network searching
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
Battery power level
Call in progress
Call diverting activated
New text message (SMS)
New multimedia message (MMS)
New voicemail message
New push message
Icon Description
Normal profile activated
Silent profile activated
Bluetooth feature activated
Browsing the web
Connected to computer
Alarm activated
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
FM radio on
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Memory card inserted
10:00 Current time
1. Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card.
Back cover |
| SIM card |
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•Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
•Do not remove the back cover with the folder open. Doing so may damage the cover.
•Do not remove the back cover with the headset attached. Doing so may damage the headset jack.
2.Insert the battery and replace the back cover.
Battery
Charging the battery
To electric socket
1.Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the device, and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket.
2.After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
•Use only
•Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device.
To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The device should remain close to the electric socket while charging.
Inserting a memory card (optional)
The device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with the device.
Memory card
Insert the memory card as shown in the drawing.
•Formatting the memory card on a computer might cause incompatibility with your device. Format the memory card only on the device.
•Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards.
•Do not use sharp tools to remove the memory card from the device.
Turning the device on or off
Turning the device on
Press and hold [ | ], and then enter the PIN and press | |
<OK>, if necessary. |
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Turning the device off | ||
Press and hold [ | ]. |
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If the battery is fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date will be reset.
Accessing menus
To access the device’s menus or options,
Navigation | Scroll to each menu. | |
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Confirm button | Launch a menu or an application. | |
<Menu> | Open the Menu screen. | |
<Back> | Return to the previous screen. | |
[ ] | Close the menu or application and | |
return to the Home screen. | ||
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•When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied by the SIM card. For details, contact your service provider.
•Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damage caused by illegal software.
Entering text
Changing the text input mode
Press [ | ] | Change to uppercase, lowercase, or | |
switch to number mode. | |||
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| Switch between T9 and ABC mode. | |
Press and | Depending on the region, users might | ||
hold [ | ] | be able to use an input mode for specific | |
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Press [ | ] | Switch to symbol mode. | |
Press and | Select an input mode or change the | ||
hold [ | ] | input language. | |
T9 mode
1.Press the appropriate alphanumeric buttons to enter an entire word.
2.When the word displays correctly, press [0] to insert a space. If the word does not display, press the Navigation button up or down to select an alternate word.
ABC mode
Press an appropriate alphanumeric button until the character appears on the display.
Number mode
Press an appropriate alphanumeric button to enter a number.
Symbol mode
Press an appropriate alphanumeric button to enter a symbol.
Other features for text input
Press the |
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Navigation | Move the cursor. | |
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Press <Clear> | Delete characters one by one. | |
Press and hold | Delete characters quickly. | |
<Clear> | ||
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Press [0] | Insert a space. | |
Press [1] | Enter punctuation marks. |
Making or answering a call
• To make a call, enter a phone number and press [ ].
• | To end a call, press [ | ]. |
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• | To call a recently dialled number, press [ | ] to select | |
| a number, and press [ | ] again to dial the number. | |
•To make a call using the phonebook, press <Menu> →
Contacts, select a contact and press [ | ]. |
• To answer an incoming call, press [ | ]. |
Sending and viewing messages
<Menu> → Messages
Sending messages
1.Press Create message.
2.Press Add to open the phonebook.
3.Select a contact and press Add. Or, enter a contact number.
4.Scroll down and enter a text message. See “Entering text”.
5.To attach files with the message, press <Options> → Add media and select files.
6.Press Send.
Viewing messages
Press Inbox and select a message to read.
Managing contacts
Save data, such as names, phone numbers and personal information in the device memory, SIM card, or the memory card.
<Menu> → Contacts
Users can change the memory location by pressing <Menu> → Contacts → <Options> → Settings → Save new contact to and selecting a memory location.
Adding new contacts
1.Press Create → a memory location (if necessary).
2.Enter contact information and press the Confirm button.
Editing contacts
1.Select a contact and press the Confirm button.
2.Edit items and press the Confirm button to save.
Deleting contacts
Select a contact and press <Options> → Delete.
Using the camera
<Menu> → Camera
Taking photos
1.Rotate the device
2.Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments by pressing <Options>.
3.Press the Confirm button to take a photo. Photos are saved automatically.
Recording videos
1.Press <Options> → Camcorder.
Or, press [1] to change from Camera to Camcorder.
2.Rotate the device
3.Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments by pressing <Options>.
4.Press the Confirm button to start recording.
5.Press <Stop> to end recording. Videos are saved automatically.
Viewing photos and videos
From the Home screen, press <Menu> → My Files → Images or Videos and select an item to view.
Listening to music
<Menu> → Music
Buttons | Function |
Confirm button | Play, pause, or resume music. |
| • Left: Skip backwards (press); |
| Scan backwards in a file (press |
Navigation | and hold). |
button | • Right: Skip forwards (press); Scan |
| forwards in a file (press and hold). |
| • Up/Down: Adjust the volume. |
1Rate the current track.
2Change the sound effect.
3Change the repeat mode.
4Turn shuffle mode on or off.
Browsing the web
<Menu> → Internet
When users access Internet for the first time, users might be prompted to create an Internet profile.
Navigating webpages
Buttons | Function | |
Navigation | Scroll up or down on a web page. | |
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Confirm button | Select an item. | |
<Back> | Return to the previous page. | |
<Options> | Open browser options. |
Bookmarking webpages
1.Press <Options> → Bookmarks → Options → <Add bookmark>.
2.Enter details and press the Confirm button.
Using the alarm
<Menu> → Alarms
Setting alarms
1.Press <Create>.
2.Enter details and press <Save>.
Stopping alarms
When an alarm rings,
•Press <Confirm> to stop the alarm.
•Press <Snooze> to silence the alarm for the snooze period.
Deactivating alarms
Select an item and press <Options> → Deactivate
alarm.
Managing calendar
<Menu> → Calendar
Creating events
1.Press <Options> → Create and select an event type.
2.Enter details of the event and press <Save>.
Viewing events
Select a date and press the Confirm button. To change the calendar view, press <Options> → Week view or Month view.
Listening to the FM radio
<Menu> → FM Radio
Activating the FM radio
1.Plug a headset into the device.
2.Press the Confirm button to turn on the FM radio.
3.Press <Yes> to start automatic tuning.
Users may be asked to start automatic tuning when accessing the FM radio for the first time.
4.Control the FM radio using the following buttons:
Buttons | Function | |
Confirm button | Turn the FM radio on or off. | |
| • Left/Right: | |
Navigation | frequency; Search for the next | |
available station (press and | ||
button | ||
hold). | ||
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| • Up/Down: Adjust the volume. |
Adding radio stations to the favourites list
1.Plug a headset into the device.
2.Press <Options> → Add to → Favourites.
3.Assign a button and press <Select>.
Using the Bluetooth feature
<Menu> → Bluetooth
Turning on the Bluetooth feature
1.Press <Options> → Settings and set Bluetooth to On.
2.Set My phone’s visibility to allow other devices to search for the device.
Finding and pairing with other Bluetooth devices
1.Press the Confirm button to find other Bluetooth devices.
2.Select a device and press the Confirm button.
3.Press <Yes> to match the PIN between the devices.
4.When the other device accepts the connection, pairing is complete.
Users might have to enter a PIN, depending on the device.
Turning off the Bluetooth feature
Select <Options> → Settings and set Bluetooth to Off.
Sending data using the Bluetooth feature
1.Select items to send from one of the device’s applications.
2.Press <Options> → Send via → Bluetooth.
