Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-21508A English (EU). 02/2009. Rev. 1.
S3500 user manual
Instructional icons using this manual Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.
Copyright information → ] < > Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key) Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: • Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD ID: B014809. • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
safety and usage information contents 2 Safety warnings .......................................... 2 Safety precautions ...................................... 4 Important usage information ....................... 7 introducing your mobile phone 11 Unpack ..................................................... 11 Phone layout ............................................. 12 Keys ......................................................... 13 Display ......................................................
using basic functions 20 using advanced functions 32 Use advanced call functions ..................... 32 Use advanced phonebook functions ......... 34 Use advanced messaging functions .......... 35 Use advanced music functions ................. 37 using tools and applications 40 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 40 Activate and send an SOS message ......... 41 Activate the mobile tracker ........................ 42 Make fake calls .........................................
safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. 2 Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing.
Install mobile phones and equipment with caution Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone. • Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries or phones.
Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments safety and usage information Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or accessories.
Protect batteries and chargers from damage Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ 113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries.
safety and usage information • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts. • Your phone is a complex electronic device— protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage. • Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light close to the eyes of children or animals. • Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields.
Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty. Ensure maximum battery and charger life • Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten battery life. • Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use.
Ensure access to emergency services safety and usage information Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your phone conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment.
Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
Correct disposal of batteries in this product safety and usage information (Applicable in the European Union 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 working life.
Unpack introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, display, and icons. Check your product box for the following items: • • • • Mobile phone Battery Travel adapter (charger) User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Camera lens Mirror introducing your mobile phone Earpiece Display 4-way navigation key Multifunction jack Volume key Right softkey Left softkey Dial key Power/Menu exit key Confirm key Alphanumeric keys Special function keys 12 Mouthpiece Battery cover Camera key Internal antenna Closing the phone automatically locks the exposed keys to prevent you f
Keys Key Key Softkeys Function Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display In Idle mode, access user-defined menus (depending on your service provider, pre-definded menus may differ); In Menu mode, scroll through menu options Special function In Idle mode, launch the web browser or access Menu mode; In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input Enter special characters or perform special functions; In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] for the silent profile; In Idle mode
Display Icons Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
Icon Definition Call diverting active Icon Definition Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated In Home Zone service area Outdoor profile activated New text or multimedia message Offline profile activated New email message User created profile activated New voice mail message Battery power level Music playback in progress Current time introducing your mobile phone Roaming (outside of normal service area) Music playback paused Music playback stopped Memory card inserted FM radio on
Install the SIM card and battery assembling and preparing your mobile phone When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, 1. Remove the battery cover. Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. If the phone is on, press and hold [ it off.
2. Insert the SIM card. assembling and preparing your mobile phone Place the SIM card in the phone with the goldcoloured contacts facing down. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover.
Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. assembling and preparing your mobile phone 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack and plug the small end of the travel adapter. 2. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 3. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet. 4. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone. 5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.
Insert a memory card (optional) assembling and preparing your mobile phone To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). 3. Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card with the label side facing up. 1. Remove the battery cover and battery. 2. Unlock the memory card cover. 4. Close and lock the memory card cover.
Turn your phone on and off using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ ]. 3. Enter your PIN and press (if necessary). 4. When the setup wizard opens, customise your phone as desired by following the screen. To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
To switch to the offline profile, in Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles → Offline. Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited. Customise your phone Get more from your phone by customising it to match your preferences. Adjust the volume of the key tones using basic functions In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down to adjust the key tone volume.
using basic functions 4. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone. 3. Select Wallpaper. 5. Press → Save profile. To switch to another profile, select it from the list. 4. Select an image category → an image. Create a phone profile Select a theme for the display 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles. To create a theme, 5. Press . 2. Press → Create. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → My theme. 3.
To apply a theme, 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → My theme. 2. Select a theme and press
Use basic call functions Use the speakerphone feature Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. 1. During a call, press the Confirm key → to activate the speaker. Make a call using basic functions 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number. 2. Press [ ] to dial the number 3. To end the call, press [ ]. Record a conversation Answer a call 1. When a call comes in, press [ 2. To end the call, press [ ]. ].
Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: 3. Enter your message text. X p. 26 For sending as a text message, skip to step 5. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4. 4. Press → Add multimedia and add an item. 5. Press the Confirm key to send the message. Send and view messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → Email. Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages. 2.
Enter text Mode Function T9 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. 2. When the word displays correctly, press [0] to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, select an alternate word from the list that appears. Number Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a number. Symbol Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to select a symbol.
View an email 3. Select a number type (if necessary). 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Email inbox. 4. Enter contact information. 2. Select an account. 5. Press → Save to add the contact to memory. 3. Press → Download. Find a contact 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. Add and find contacts 2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find. Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature. 3. Select the contact’s name from the search list.
using basic functions Use basic camera functions View photos Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. Capture photos Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3.
6. Press < >, the Confirm key, or the Camera key to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. 7. Press < > or the Camera key to record another video (step 4). View videos Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio. Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio. 4. Press to start automatic tuning. The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.
After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, 1. In Menu mode, select Music player. 2. Select a music category → a music file. 3. Control playback using the following keys: Key using basic functions 30 If you select My files → Memory card → a music file, you cannot skip forward or backward during playback. Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages.
Key Function Return to the previous page Access a list of browser options Bookmark your favourite web pages using basic functions 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Bookmarks. Browser may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. 2. Press → Add bookmark. 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4. Press .
Use advanced call functions using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, 1. Press . 2. Scroll to the missed call you want to dial. 3. Press [ ] to dial. Call a recently dialled number 1. In Idle mode, press [ recent numbers.
Answer a second call Press to place a call on hold or press to retrieve a held call. If your network supports this function, you can answer a second incoming call: Dial a second call 1. Press [ ] to answer the second call. The first call is automatically placed on hold. If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 2. Press to switch between the calls. 1. Press to place the first call on hold.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if necessary). 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ]. Use advanced phonebook functions Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, and create groups of contacts. using advanced functions Call an international number Create a namecard 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + character. 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. 2.
4. Select a contact → a number (if necessary) to assign to the number. The contact is saved to the speed dial number. You can now call this contact from Idle mode by pressing and holding the assigned speed dial number. By creating groups of contacts, you can assign ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send messages to an entire group. Start by creating a group: 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. 2. Scroll left or right to Groups. 3. Press → Create group. 4. Enter a group name. 5.
Create a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → Message. 2. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. X p. 25 Create a message from a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia message templates. using advanced functions 3. Press → Save in → Templates to save the template. 2. Scroll to the template you want and press → Send.
3. Press → Search Bluetooth contact → Search for new devices. 4. Scroll to a device and press
Create a playlist 1. In Menu mode, select Music player → Playlists. 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player. 2. Press → Create playlist. 4. Press . 3. Enter a title for your new playlist and press . Record songs from the FM radio using advanced functions 4. Select the new playlist. 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 5. Press → Add → Tracks. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio. 6.
Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio. 3. Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. using advanced functions 4. Press → Self-tuning. 5. Press to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth. 2. Press → Settings. 3. Scroll down to Activation. 4. Scroll left or right to On. 5.
Find and pair with other Bluetoothenabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Search for new devices. 2. Scroll to a device and press
3. Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open the recipient list. 4. Press the Confirm key to open your contact list. 5. Scroll to a contact and press the Confirm key. 6. Select a number (if necessary). using tools and applications 7. When you are finished selecting contacts, press
8. When you are finished selecting contacts, press
Record and play voice memos 3. Control the playback using the following keys: Confirm Function Pause or resume playback Record a voice memo Volume Adjust the volume up or down 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Voice recorder. Navigation • Left: Skip backward • Right: Skip forward • Down: Stop playback Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. using tools and applications 2. Press the Confirm key to start recording. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. Key 4.
Play games Create and view world clocks 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → My games. Learn to view the time in another city and set world clocks to appear on your display. Create a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World clock. using tools and applications 2. Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions. Available games may vary, depending on your region or service provider. Game controls and options may vary. 2. Press → Add.
Add a world clock to your display Set and use alarms In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display. Learn to set and control alarms for important events. After you have created world clocks, Set a new alarm 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World clock. 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms. using tools and applications 2. Scroll to the world clock you want to add and press → Set as second clock. 3. Press → Clock display setting.
Use the calculator When the alarm sounds, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calculator. • Press or any key to stop an alarm without snooze. • Press or the Confirm key to stop an alarm with snooze, or press or any key to silence the alarm for the snooze period. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Deactivate an alarm 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms. 2.
Set a countdown timer Create a new task 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Task. 2. Press . 2. Press → Create. 3. Enter the length of time to count down and press . 3. Enter the details of the task. using tools and applications 4. Press the Confirm key to begin or pause the countdown. 5. When the timer expires, press to stop the alert. 4. Press the Confirm key. Create a text memo 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Memo. 2.
Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. using tools and applications 2. Press → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2. Press → Create → an event type. 3. Enter the details of the event as required. 4. Press the Confirm key.
troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages may appear: Message Insert SIM Phone lock Try this to solve the problem: Ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly. Message PIN lock When the phone lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the phone.
Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Not done.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details. • Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key: [ ]. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number. • Ensure that your phone is turned on.
The audio quality of the call is poor. • If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery. • 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 to another area and try again. Your phone is hot to the touch. You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled.
index alarms creating, 46 deactivating, 47 stopping, 47 calculator see tools, calculator battery charging, 18 installing, 16 low battery indicator, 18 calls advanced functions, 32 answering additional calls, 33 answering, 24 basic functions, 24 dialling additional calls, 33 dialling missed calls, 32 from the phonebook, 34 international numbers, 34 making fake calls, 43 making, 24 Bluetooth activating, 40 receiving data, 41 sending data, 41 Bluetooth messenger 36 browser see web browser calendar see too
countdown timer see tools, countdown timer memo see text or voice memos fake calls see calls, making fake calls memory card 19 phone lock 23 messages sending email, 25 sending instant (Bluetooth messenger), 36 sending multimedia, 25 viewing email, 27 viewing multimedia, 26 viewing text, 26 photos capturing, 28 viewing, 28 FM radio listening to, 29 recording songs, 38 storing stations, 39 index headset 25 internet see web browser Java accessing applications, 45 launching games, 45 key tones 21 lock s
simplified menu 23 SOS message 41 stopwatch see tools, stopwatch task see tools, task text creating memos, 48 entering, 26 messages, 25 theme 22 tools alarm, 46 calculator, 47 calendar, 49 convertor, 47 countdown timer, 48 stopwatch, 48 task, 48 volume call volume, 24 key tone volume, 21 wallpaper 22 web browser adding bookmarks, 31 launching homepage, 30 world clock creating, 45 setting dual display, 46 index templates inserting, 36 multimedia, 36 text, 35 timer see tools, countdown timer videos cap
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibility that the product The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex[IV] of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body(ies): BABT, Balfour House, Churchfield Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2TD, UK* Identification mark: 0168 GSM Mobile Phone : S3500 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standa
