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GT-S5260P
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Copyright 2011 Samsung Electronics
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Contents
Using basic functions
Introducing your mobile phone
Assembling and preparing your mobile phone
Using advanced functions
Using tools and applications
Get information or make purchases with
Troubleshooting
Safety precautions
Use the stopwatch
Create new tasks
Introducing your mobile phone
Phone layout
Icons
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Definition
“Make fake calls” “Activate and send an SOS message”
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Definition
Network searching GPRS network connected EDGE network connected
Battery power level
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Definition
Memory card inserted New text or multimedia message New email message
Install the SIM card and battery
Assembling and preparing your mobile phone
Charge the battery
Insert a memory card optional
Use the touch screen
Using basic functions
Attach a hand strap optional
Turn your phone on or off
Access menus
Launch and manage applications
To launch multiple applications
Use shortcuts panel
Use widgets
To use the task manager
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Wallpaper
Customise your phone
To add new panels to the idle screen
To set the sound profile
To use the speakerphone feature
2. To switch back to the earpiece, select Speaker again
Use basic call functions
To make a call
Send and view messages
To use the headset
To send a text or multimedia message
4. Select Tap to add text
Send and view emails
To view text or multimedia messages
To send an email
Enter text
To view an email
To change the text input mode
Symbol mode
T9 mode
ABC mode
Number mode
Add and find contacts
To add a new contact
3. Select Create contact
To find a contact
Use basic camera functions
To capture photos
To view photos
To record videos
Listen to music
To view videos
To listen to the FM radio
To listen to music files
Browse the web
To browse web pages
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Function
To bookmark your favourite web pages
To download applications from the web
Access Social Hub
View videos via YouTube
Use community websites
Using advanced functions
Use advanced call functions
To view and dial missed calls
To hold a call or retrieve a held call
To dial a second call
To answer a second call
To call an international number
To call a contact from the phonebook
To reject a call
Call → All calls → Auto reject
Use advanced phonebook functions
Use advanced messaging functions
To create your namecard
1. In Menu mode, select Contacts → → My profile
To create a text template
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → → My folders → Templates
To create a multimedia template
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → → My folders → MMS cards
Use advanced camera functions
To use the instant messenger
To capture a photo in Smile shot mode
To capture a panoramic photo
To use camera options
To customise camera settings
Option
Function
Option
Use advanced music functions
To copy music files via Samsung Kies
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Function
To synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player
To copy music files to a memory card
USB utilities → Mass storage
To create a playlist
2. Select Playlists → → Create
Using tools and applications
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature
To turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → Bluetooth
To send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature
2. Select → Send namecard via or Send via → Bluetooth
To receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature
Use the WLAN feature
To activate the WLAN feature
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → Wi-Fi
To find and connect to a WLAN
Activate and send an SOS message
To activate the SOS message
To send an SOS message
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security → Mobile tracker
Activate the mobile tracker
To activate the mobile tracker
To activate the fake call feature
Make fake calls
Record and play voice memos
To make the fake call
Use Java-powered games and applications
Add your web or email accounts
2. Select Activation
To deactivate the NFC feature, clear the green dot next to Activation
To activate or deactivate the NFC feature
1. In Menu mode, select NFC
To read information from an NFC tag
To view the information at a later time
To write information to NFC tags
Set and use alarms
To set a new alarm
Create a world clock
Set a countdown timer
To stop an alarm
Use the calculator
Use the stopwatch
Create new tasks
Create a text memo
Manage your calendar
To change the calendar view
To view events
1. In Menu mode, select Calendar 2. Select a date on the calendar
3. Select an event to view its details
Troubleshooting
Your phone displays “Network search failed” or “Network error”
Try this to solve the problem
Code
The touch screen responds slowly or improperly
Calls are being dropped
Outgoing calls are not connected
Incoming calls are not connected
Others cannot hear you speaking on a call
Audio quality is poor
When dialling from contacts, the call is not connected
The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes
The battery does not charge properly or the phone turns off
Your phone is hot to the touch
Error messages appear when launching the camera
Error messages appear when launching the FM radio
Charge the battery or replace it with a battery that is fully charged
Another Bluetooth device is not located
Error messages appear when opening music files
A connection is not established when you connect the phone to a PC
Your phone freezes or has fatal errors
Safety precautions
Warning Prevent electric shock, fire, and explosion
Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets
Do not bend or damage the power cord
Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion Li-Ion battery
Do not use your device during a thunderstorm
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage
Turn off your device where prohibited
Do not use your device near other electronic devices
Do not use your device near a pacemaker
Turn off your device when in an aircraft
Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments
Use a hands-free device
Proper care and use of your mobile device
Keep your device dry
Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas
Do not store your device on slopes
Do not store your device near magnetic fields
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device
Do not use a flash close to the eyes of people or animals
Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery
When speaking on the device
Use caution when using the device while walking or moving
Protect your hearing
Do not carry your device in your back pockets or around your waist
Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device
When cleaning your device
Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public
Do not paint or put stickers on your device
Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken
Install mobile devices and equipment with caution
Allow only qualified personnel to service your device
Ensure access to emergency services
Handle SIM cards or memory cards with care
Specific Absorption Rate SAR certification information
Do not distribute copyright-protected material
Correct disposal of this product
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
Disclaimer
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GSM WCDMA Wi-Fi Mobile Phone GT-S5260P
Declaration of Conformity R&TTE
Samsung Electronics
Representative in the EU
Printed in Korea
GH68-33979C
English EU. 07/2011. Rev
