GT-S5363 quick start guide View the electronic version of the user manual For more information, refer to the user manual at www.samsung.com. The manual is available as an Adobe Acrobat file (.pdf). If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download the free program at www.adobe.com.
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Assembling Install the SIM or USIM card and battery 1. If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select Power off → OK to turn it off. 2. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
3. Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. The antenna is located in the upper area on the back of the device. Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the antenna. 4. Insert the battery. 5. Replace the back cover.
Charge the battery Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device. If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn on the device, even with the travel adapter connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device. 1. Open the cover of the multifunction jack. 2.
3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. While the device is charging, the touch screen may not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device. 4. When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet. Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device. To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use.
Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select Power off → OK. • Follow all posted warnings and directions from • authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals. To use your device’s non-network services only, switch to Flight mode.
Get to know your device Proximity sensor Earpiece Volume key Touch screen Home key Menu key Multifunction jack Camera lens Power/Reset/ Lock key Back key Mouthpiece Headset jack GPS antenna Speaker Back cover Main antenna 10
Keys Key Function Power/ Reset1/ Lock Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Reset the device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds and release); Lock the touch screen. Menu Open a list of options available on the current screen; Open the quick search bar (press and hold). Home Return to the idle screen; Open the list of recent applications (press and hold). Back Return to the previous screen. Adjust the device’s volume. Volume 1.
Touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Control the touch screen by tapping, tapping and holding, or dragging across it. Idle screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items. The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.
Notifications panel From the notifications panel, you can use shortcut menus and access a list of notifications, such as new messages, upcoming events, and processing status. Tap the indicator icons area at the top of the screen and drag your finger down to open the notifications panel. To hide the panel, drag the bottom of the list up. Access applications 1. In Idle mode, select to access the application list. 2. Scroll left or right to another screen.
Launch multiple applications Your device allows you to multi-task by running multiple applications at the same time. To launch multiple applications, press the Home key while using an application to return to Idle mode, and then select an application to launch. Enter text You can enter text with the virtual keypads or in handwriting mode. You can also use editing options to copy and paste text.
Make or answer a call You can make a call by entering a phone number or selecting a number in your contact list. You can also access the call log to redial recently dialled numbers. Make a call Open the dialling screen, enter a phone number, and select . Answer a call When a call comes in, drag dot. right until it reaches the Send and receive messages You can create and send text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received.
Text and multimedia message You can create and send a simple text message or a multimedia message which can contain text, image, video, and sound files. Email message You can use the email application to send email messages on your device. Before you send and receive email messages, you must add an email account. Connect to the internet You can connect to the wireless web by using the WLAN feature or mobile network connections. Open the web application and browse web pages.
Safety precautions To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device.
• Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated. • Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures.
If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference Some hearing aids may be interfered with by the radio frequency of your device. Contact the manufacturer to ensure the safety of your hearing aid. Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments • Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the battery. • Always comply with regulations, instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments.
• Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving. Suspend calls in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and heavy traffic can be hazardous. • Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely. • Dial sensibly and assess the traffic. Place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic.
Do not store your device on slopes If your device falls, it can be damaged. Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your device at -20 °C to 50 °C • Your device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle, as the inside temperature can reach up to 80 °C. • Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time (such as on the dashboard of a car). • Store the battery at 0 °C to 40 °C.
Use caution when exposed to flashing lights • While using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes. • Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing Flash-based games for extended periods. If you feel any discomfort, stop using the device immediately.
Protect your hearing and ears when using a headset • Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage. • Exposure to loud sounds while driving may distract your attention and cause an accident. • Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music. • In dry environments, static electricity can build up in the headset.
Do not use the device for anything other than its intended use Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Do not allow children to use your device Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others, damage the device, or make calls that increase your charges. Install mobile devices and equipment with caution • Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted.
Keep your personal and important data safe • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information. Do not distribute copyright-protected material Do not distribute copyright-protected material that you have recorded to others without the permission of the content owners. Doing this may violate copyright laws.
Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) 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.
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Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibility that the product GSM WCDMA Wi-Fi Mobile Phone : GT-S5363 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents. SAFETY EN 60950-1 : 2006 +A11:2009 SAR EN 50360 : 2001 / AC 2006 EN 62209-1 : 2006 EMC EN 301 489-01 V1.8.1 (04-2008) EN 301 489-07 V1.3.1 (11-2005) EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (05-2009) EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1 (10-2010) RADIO EN 301 511 V9.0.
Some of the 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.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. 2. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com Printed in Korea GH68-35711A English (EU). 09/2011. Rev. 1.
