GT-S7230E user manual
Using this manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards. This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device. Read me first • Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Contents Assembling .............................................. 9 Unpack ................................................................... 9 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ....... 9 Charge the battery ............................................ 11 Insert a memory card (optional) .................... 13 Use the leather case .......................................... 15 Attach a hand strap (optional) ....................... 16 Getting started . ....................................
Social Hub . .......................................................... 50 IM ........................................................................... 50 Entertainment ....................................... 51 Camera ................................................................. 51 Video player ........................................................ 59 Music . ................................................................... 61 FM radio ............................................................
Tools ........................................................ 93 Clock ..................................................................... 93 Calculator ............................................................ 94 My accounts ........................................................ 95 My files ................................................................. 96 Search ................................................................ 100 Settings . ...............................................
Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: • • • • • Mobile device Battery Travel adapter (charger) Leather case User manual Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. • The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, • Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with 1 • If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can 2 3 the gold-coloured contacts facing down. If the device is on, press and hold [ ], and select Yes to turn it off. only use your device’s non-network services and some menus. Remove the back cover. 4 Insert the battery. 5 Replace the back cover. Insert the SIM or USIM card.
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. ›› Charge with the travel adapter 1 2 Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of the device. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
3 4 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. • You can use the device while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. • 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. • While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.
Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your device accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards with maximum capacities of 16 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.
›› Remove the memory card 1 2 3 4 Ensure that the device is not currently using the memory card. Remove the back cover and battery. Remove the memory card. Replace the battery and back cover. Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device. 14 Assembling ›› Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device.
Use the leather case 2 Attach the supplied leather case and press the case anchor down until it clicks. 3 Replace the back cover. You can replace the lower case with the supplied leather case to protect your device's touch screen. To attach the leather case, 1 Remove the back cover, and then remove the lower cover.
To remove the leather case, 1 2 Remove the back cover. Pull the case anchor as shown below. Do not pull the leather case by holding the flap part of the case, as this could damage the case. Attach a hand strap (optional) 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Slide a hand strap through the hand strap hole and hook it over the small projection. 3 3 Replace the lower cover and the back cover. 16 Assembling Replace the back cover.
Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press and hold [ ]. To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select Yes. • Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when 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 the flight mode. In Menu mode, select Settings → Flight mode. Enter your PIN and select Done (if necessary).
Get to know your device ›› Device layout Multifunction jack Earpiece Flashbulb Power/Lock key Volume key End key Back cover Camera key Lower cover Dial key Mouthpiece 18 Getting started Speaker Camera lens Touch screen Menu key Headset jack (3.
›› Keys Key Key Function Power/ Lock Dial Menu End Turn the device on or off (press and hold); Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys. Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve logs of your calls and messages. Access Menu mode; Launch the task manager to view all active applications (press and hold); In Idle mode or while using an application, access Search (press twice). End a call; In Menu mode, return to Idle mode. Function Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
›› Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.
Icon Definition Connected to secured web page New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Roaming (outside of normal service area) Normal profile activated ›› Shortcuts panel In Idle mode or while using an application, select the indicator icons area to open the shortcuts panel. in Select icons to activate or deactivate the WLAN and Bluetooth features. You can also turn on or off the device's volume and check new messages and alerts.
• To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. • For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device.
• Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use the device for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press [ ] or the Menu key. • You can also adjust the backlight time. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Backlight time. • Some lists have an index along the right side. Tap a letter to jump to items starting with that letter. Drag your finger along the index to quickly scroll through the list.
• Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation. If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will automatically switch to landscape view. To set the interface to keep the orientation when you rotate the device, select Settings → General → Gestures → Orientation → Change orientation. • While using the device, you can capture an image of a screen by pressing [ ] and the Menu key simultaneously. The image will be saved in My files → Images.
Select 5 6 to remove a screen from the main menu. Rotate the device to portrait view. Select Done at the top left of the screen. Launch and manage applications ›› Launch multiple applications Your device allows you to multi-task by running multiple applications at the same time. To launch multiple applications, press the Menu key to return to the main menu and select an application to launch. ›› Use the task manager You can manage multiple applications with the task manager.
›› Open the widget toolbar To open the widget toolbar and access widgets, 1 2 3 4 5 6 In Idle mode, select Widget at the top left of the screen to open the widget toolbar. Read the widget disclaimer and select Accept (if necessary). Scroll left or right on the widget toolbar to find the widget you want to use. Drag the widget to the idle screen. Select Done at the top left of the screen to close the widget toolbar. To move the widget back to the widget toolbar, drag it to the widget toolbar.
›› Add new panels to the idle screen You can add new panels to the idle screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, select Widget at the top left of the screen. Rotate the device to landscape view. Select to add new panels to the idle screen. You can have up to 10 panels. Select 4 5 to remove a panel from the idle screen. Rotate the device to portrait view. Select Done at the top left of the screen.
›› Set up a sound profile You can change your device's sounds by customising the current sound profile or switching to another sound profile. To set up a profile, 1 2 3 In Menu mode, select Settings → Sound profiles. 4 Select Set. Select the profile you are using. Customise the sound options for incoming calls, incoming messages, and other device sounds. ► p. 102 Available sound options vary depending on the selected profile.
›› Change the order of tabs The first time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password. You can change the order of tabs in an application. 1 2 3 4 Launch an application that has tabs on the top line of the screen. Tap and hold the tab area. • If you forget your password, bring your device to a Select an item and move it to a new tab position. Samsung Service Centre to unlock it.
Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device. • If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM or USIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or USIM card. • If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK, bring the card to your service provider to unblock it.
Enter text Number You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen. Change the text input method When you tap the text input field, the input panel with the QWERTY keyboard appears by default. 1 2 3 Number 4 5 6 Function Function 3 Insert a space; Insert a period and space (double-tap). 4 Clear your input. 5 Start a new line. 6 Change the input language; Access the keyboard settings (tap and hold).
Enter text using different input methods 1 2 3 Mode Function T9 (Predictive text) 1. In ABC mode, select T9 (The dot turns green). 2. Select the appropriate virtual keys to enter an entire word. 3. When the word displays correctly, select to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, select and an alternative word from the list that appears. Adding words to the T9 dictionary If you cannot find a word in the alternative word list, you can add the word to the T9 dictionary.
Mode Number Symbol Function Copy and paste text Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a number. You can enter numbers by tapping and holding a virtual key in ABC or T9 mode. 1. Select ◄ or ► to scroll to a symbol set you want. 2. Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a symbol. 1 2 3 4 Place the cursor where you want to start. 5 Select Copy or Cut to copy and paste, or cut and paste the text onto the clipboard. When entering text, rotate the device to display the wider QWERTY keyboard.
Communication When you hold the device near your face during a call, your device automatically locks the touch screen to prevent accidental input. 3 Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. ›› Make and answer a call Answer a call 1 In Menu mode, select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number. When a call comes in, press [ ].
Reject a call When a call comes in, press [ busy tone. ]. The caller will hear a • You can set up a list of numbers to reject incoming calls automatically. ► p. 37 • You can send a message when you reject incoming calls. In Menu mode, select Settings → Applications → Call → All calls → Reject call with message.
• To activate the speakerphone feature, select Speaker. In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature. For better audio performance, use the normal device mode. • To switch between the two calls, select Swap. • To end the call on hold, select Swap → End call. • To make a multiparty call (conference call), make or cannot hear you, select Mute. answer a second call and select Join when connected to the second party. Repeat to add more parties.
• To hide the image from the other party, select Camera • • • • off. To select an alternative image to be shown to the other party, select Outgoing image. → Keypad. To open the dialling keypad, select → To customise the video call settings, select Settings. Tap and hold the other party’s image to access the following options: -- Capture image: Capture the other party’s image. -- Record video call: Record videos of the other party’s image.
You can simulate incoming calls when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. 3 4 To activate the hot key to make fake calls, in Menu mode, select Settings → Applications → Call → Fake call → Fake call hot key → Save. 5 Make a fake call To make a fake call, press and hold the Volume key down in Idle mode. A fake call comes in after a specified length of time. You can change the delay time before fake calls.
Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, except for the numbers stored in the SIM or USIM card. You must first set up your FDN list in the phonebook to use FDN mode. To activate FDN mode, 1 2 In Menu mode, select Settings → Security → Fixed dialling mode. Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select Done. Set call diverting Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify.
Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call. This feature is available only for voice calls. 1 2 In Menu mode, select Settings → Applications → Call → Voice call → Call waiting. ›› View call and message logs You can view logs of your calls and messages filtered by their types. 1 2 In Menu mode, select Logs. 3 Select a log to view its details.
1 2 In Menu mode, select Logs → → Log manager. You can reset the records in the log manager. From each screen, select Reset. Select an option you want. Option Call duration Message counter Email counter Call costs Function View time data for your calls, such as the duration of the last call and the total duration of all calls. View the number of messages you have sent or received. View the number of emails you have sent or received.
3 4 5 Select the check boxes next to contacts and select Add. Select the text input field and enter your message text. Select Send to send the message. • If you decide not to send a message immediately, you can save it to the draft folder for future use. • If an error occurs while you are sending a message, it will be saved in the outbox so you can try to resend it later. • When a message is sent successfully, it will be saved in the sentbox.
Option Function Linger Time (Sec.) Advanced settings Enter how long the device will wait for responses from the network. Customise IP and DNS addresses and traffic class. 4 5 When you are finished, select Save. 6 Select a connection profile → Set. → Settings In Menu mode, select Messages → → Multimedia messages → Multimedia message profiles. ›› Send a multimedia message 1 2 In Menu mode, select Messages → Compose. Select Contacts.
• Outbox: Messages that are currently sending or waiting to be sent • Drafts: Messages that you have saved for future use 1 2 Select a text or multimedia message. • To view the messages on the conversation view, select → Conversation view. Search. have created, select 44 Communication → My folders. → → List by. → Settings. ›› Listen to voice mail messages 1 → Delete. • To delete the messages, select → • To search for a message you want, select Move to My folders. Spambox.
›› Use message templates 4 Create a text template You can now use a multimedia template to create a new multimedia message. From the MMS card list, tap and hold a template and select Send. Your template will open as a new multimedia message. Learn to create and use text and multimedia templates to quickly and easily create new messages. 1 2 3 In Menu mode, select Messages. Select → My folders → Templates → Create. Enter your text and select Save.
›› Send an SOS message In case of an emergency, you can ask for help by sending an SOS message to specified recipients. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 1 2 In Menu mode, select Messages. 3 Select Sending SOS to activate the SOS messaging feature. 4 5 6 → Settings → SOS messages → Select Sending options. Select Recipients to open the recipient list. Enter a recipient number and select OK. Skip to step 9.
›› Set up an email account and profile In addition to the email account predefined by your service provider, you can add your personal email accounts. Also, you can add your own connection profile for using email services. Set up an email account 1 2 In Menu mode, select Email → Others. To set up an account for a specific email service, select the service name. Customise the settings for the account by following the screens: Option Account name Email address Function Enter a name for the account.
2 Option Function POP3 port/ IMAP4 port Secure connection Enter the port number of the incoming server. Select a security protocol for the incoming server. Select an email profile 1 2 In Menu mode, select Email → Email profiles. → Settings → Select a profile → Set. ›› Send an email message 1 3 4 5 6 In Menu mode, select Email → an account → Compose. You can select Account list to view other accounts. 48 Communication 7 Select Contacts.
4 5 Select an email or a header. If you selected a header, select view the body of the email. Option → Retrieve to User name ›› Synchronise emails with the Exchange Password server Domain After configuring sync settings, you can synchronise your emails with the Exchange server. To configure the Exchange server, 1 2 Server URL → Settings → In Menu mode, select Email → Email accounts → New → Exchange ActiveSync.
To synchronise your emails, 1 2 In Menu mode, select Email → the Exchange server account. Select → Download. Social Hub Learn to access Social HubTM, the integrated communication application for email, messages, instant messages, contacts or calendar information. Visit http://socialhub.samsungmobile.com for more details. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 1 2 In Menu mode, select Social Hub. Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub.
Entertainment 2 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. • The camera interface appears only in the landscape orientation. • The camera automatically turns off when you do not use it for a specified period. • The memory capacity may differ depending on the shooting scene or shooting conditions. 3 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos.
Number 1 Function Check the camera status and settings. • : Resolution • : Exposure metering • : Default storage location • : Number of photos you can take (according to available memory) 2 Switch to the camcorder. 3 Change the shooting mode. 4 Change the scene mode. 5 Change the camera settings. 6 Hide or display icons in the viewfinder. 7 Change the flash setting; You can manually turn the flash on or off or set the camera to automatically use the flash when needed.
• To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread ›› Capture a photo by using preset • Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes. You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting condition and subjects. • • • them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out). To exit the zoom mode, select Real size. To start a slideshow with photos and videos, select . Tap the screen to stop the slideshow. To view the photo details, select .
›› Capture a photo in Smile shot mode ›› Capture a series of photos 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. → Smile shot. Select Make any necessary adjustments. Press [ ]. Aim the camera lens at your subject. Your device recognises people in an image and detects their smiles.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select → Panorama. Select a direction. ›› Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select following options: Make any necessary adjustments. Option Press [ Timer ] to take the first photo. Slowly move the device in the direction you selected and align the green frame with the viewfinder. When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder, the camera will automatically take the next photo.
Option Function Image quality Set the quality level for your photos. Adjust Adjust contrast, saturation, and sharpness. Before taking a photo, select following settings: Setting Guidelines Review Setting → to access the Function Display the guidelines on the preview screen. Set the camera to display the captured image. GPS connection Shutter sound Storage Reset settings 56 Entertainment Function Set the camera to include location information for your photos.
›› Record a video 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, press [ Number ] to turn on the camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select to switch to the camcorder. 1 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. 1 2 6 3 2 Switch to the camera. 3 Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). 4 Change the camcorder settings. 5 Hide or display icons in the viewfinder.
Number 7 8 5 6 7 • To start a slideshow with photos and videos, select Function Adjust the exposure value; Select + to increase or – to decrease. View the photo or video you captured last. Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. Press [ ] to start recording. Select or press [ ] to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed. After recording videos, select videos.
Option White balance Effects Function Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions. Apply a special effect, such as sepia or black and white tones. Video quality Set the quality level for your videos. Adjust Adjust contrast, saturation, and sharpness. Before recording a video, select following settings: Setting Guidelines Audio recording → to access the Function Display the guidelines on the preview screen. Turn the audio on or off.
3 Control playback with the following keys: 1 5 6 7 2 3 4 Number 1 2 3 Function Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Move to a point in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Scan backwards in a file. 60 Entertainment Number Function 4 Change a ratio of the video screen. 5 Adjust the volume. 6 Pause playback; Select playback. 7 Scan forwards in a file.
Option Function Upload to Web Post the video to a community website or blog. Details View the details of the video. Music Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player. The music player supports the following file formats: mp3, aac, wma, 3gp, m4a. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device. • If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.
4 Control playback with the following keys: 1 2 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 Number Function Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. 1 1 2 1 View the details of the music file. 3 1 Move to a point in the file by dragging or tapping the bar. 62 Entertainment Number Skip backwards; Scan backwards in a file (tap and hold). 4 5 1 6 1 7 8 9 Function Activate Shuffle mode. Change the repeat mode (off, repeating one file, or repeating all files). Adjust the volume.
• SRS CS Headphone™ delivers a 5.1 surround sound experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel content, such as DVD movies. • WOW HD™ significantly improves the playback quality of audio, delivering a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep, rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail. ›› Create a playlist 1 2 3 4 5 6 ›› Add a song to the quick list 1 2 Learn to access an online music service to get information about a song.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to get the music information from the server. ›› Add music information to the wish list 1 2 From the list of music recognition results or similar music information, select an album image → Add to wish list to store the music information to the wish list. To view other songs on the wish list, select Music → → Wish list. ›› Customise music player settings 1 2 In Menu mode, select Music. Select → Settings.
›› Listen to the FM radio 1 2 3 4 Number Plug the supplied headset into the device. In Menu mode, select FM radio. Select Yes to start automatic tuning. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning. Control the FM radio with the following keys: 1 6 7 2 3 4 5 8 4 1 2 Function Set the FM radio to automatically retune frequencies for stations when the current signal is weak.
›› Record a song from the FM radio 1 2 3 4 5 6 Plug the supplied headset into the device. In Menu mode, select FM radio. Select to turn on the FM radio. Scroll to the radio station you want. Select → Record to start recording. When you are finished recording, select Save. The recorded file will be saved in Sounds (in Menu mode, select My files → Sounds). → Go to To listen to a recorded file, select Sounds → a file.
›› Customise FM radio settings 1 2 3 In Menu mode, select FM radio. Select → Settings. Games Learn to use games and applications powered by awardwinning Java technology. The download of Java games or applications may not be supported depending on the software of the device.
›› Play games or launch applications 1 2 In Menu mode, select Games. Select a game or application from the list and follow the on-screen instructions. • Available games or applications may vary depending on your region or service provider. • Controls and options of games or applications may vary. • Select Protection to protect your games or applications from accidental deletion.
Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts stored on the device’s memory or a SIM or USIM card. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays, and more for your contacts. ›› Create a contact 1 2 3 In Menu mode, select Contacts → Create. Enter contact information. You can also create a contact from the dialling screen. 1 2 3 4 In Menu mode, select Keypad and enter a phone number.
Once you find a contact, you can: • • • • • • ]. Call the contact by selecting a number or pressing [ Make a video call by selecting . Send a text or multimedia message by selecting . Set the contact as your favourites by selecting . Edit the contact information by selecting Edit. Use additional features by selecting .
You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature. ›› Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your device contacts. 1 2 In Menu mode, select Contacts → friends. The accounts list you added will appear. → Get Select an account.
Calendar Learn to create and manage daily or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events. ›› Create an event 1 2 3 Select Create. 4 Select Save. In Menu mode, select Calendar. Enter the details of the event as required. For the event location, you can set a location from the map by selecting . ›› View events To change the calendar view, 1 In Menu mode, select Calendar. 72 Personal information 2 3 Select a view mode from the top line of the calendar.
›› Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the alarm will sound at the specified time. To stop the alarm, tap and hold Stop. Task Learn to create a virtual task list and set alarms to remind yourself of important tasks or set priority. ›› Create a task 1 2 3 4 In Menu mode, select Task. Select Create. Enter the details of the task. Select Save. ›› View tasks 1 2 3 In Menu mode, select Task. Select the tasks.
Memo 2 Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date. ›› Create a memo 1 2 3 4 5 In Menu mode, select Memo. Select Create. Enter your memo text and select Back to hide the text input panel. Select a colour to change a background colour. Select Save. ›› View memos 1 In Menu mode, select Memo. 74 Personal information Select a memo to view its details. • To view all details of memos from the memo list, select Maximise or . • To delete the memo, select .
4 5 When you are finished, select 1 2 3 4 In Menu mode, select Voice rec. or Save. To record more voice memos, repeat steps 2-4. ›› Play a voice memo Select Number 1 2 to access the voice memo list. Select a voice memo to play. Control playback with the following keys: 3 Function Move to a point of the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Pause playback; Select to resume playback. Adjust the volume. You can send the voice memo to others by selecting → Send via → an option.
Web 1 Internet 2 3 Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider. • The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. • Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider. ›› Set up an internet profile To access the network and connect to the internet, you must activate a connection profile.
2 Navigate web pages with the following keys: 1 5 Number 5 6 7 2 3 4 Number 1 2 1 6 7 8 8 Function Refresh the current web page. 1 End the internet connection. Open a web page in a new window or switch between the currently opened windows. Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages, RSS feeds, and recent internet history. 1. These icons are shown when you tap the screen. Function While browsing the web page, use the following options: Bookmark the current web page.
• To use additional features, select and select one of the following options: -- Go to homepage: Go back to the homepage. -- Send URL via: Send the web address of the current web page to others. -- Search text: Search for information about a word. -- Filter images: Save or send images from websites. -- Internet settings: Customise the browser settings. ›› Bookmark your favourite web pages You can bookmark web pages you frequently visit for quick access.
›› Customise browser settings 1 2 In Menu mode, select Internet → settings. Option → Internet Adjust the following settings to customise your web browser: Option Homepage View mode Auto save password Internet profiles Function Enter the web address of the website to use as your homepage. Select the normal screen or full screen mode. Set to automatically save your password. Select a connection profile to use for web connections.
Option Preferences About Internet Auto delete browsing data Clear cache 80 Web Function Change display and sound settings for the web browser. You can also select a memory location for saving downloaded files. Access version and copyright information about the web browser. Set to automatically delete your ID and password or delete data stored while browsing, such as the history, cache, cookies, IDs, and passwords.
1 2 In Menu mode, select Samsung Apps. Search for and download applications or widgets as desired. • To use Samsung Apps, your device must be connected to the internet using a cellular connection or WLAN. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the internet and downloading applications. • If the widget toolbar is full, downloaded widgets will not be automatically added to the widget toolbar. You must remove some widgets from the toolbar and add the new widgets manually.
Connectivity • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced. • Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
3 To allow other devices to locate your device, select → Settings → My phone's visibility → Always on → Save. If you selected Custom, enter duration that your device is visible and select Done. Once the Bluetooth wireless feature is active, select and use the following options: • To change your device's name, select Settings → My phone's name. • To set limits on browsing your files to others, select Settings → Secure mode.
Select a paired device and use the following options: • To browse files on the paired device, select Browse files. • To view the service list of the paired device, select • • • • Service list. To change the paired device name, select Rename. To allow the paired device to access and browse your files, select Authorise device. To send your files to the paired device, select Send My files. To end the connection and delete the paired device, select Delete.
›› Print data using the Bluetooth wireless 1 2 3 4 feature Select a file or item, such as a message, calendar event, task or image, from an appropriate application or My files. → Print via → Bluetooth, or select Select → Print via Bluetooth. Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled printer. When connected to the printer, customise print options and print the data.
›› Activate the WLAN feature In Menu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → Wi-Fi. You can also open the shortcuts panel and select Wi-Fi. An active WLAN running in the background will consume battery power. To preserve battery power, activate the WLAN only when needed. ›› Find and connect to a WLAN 1 2 3 In Menu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → Wi-Fi. The device will automatically search for available WLANs.
Option Function 3 Proxy address and port Enter the address and port number of the proxy server. View the Mac address of the WLAN AP. Mobile AP AP MAC 4 When you are finished, select Back. To delete all details of the connection profile, select Forget. ›› Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi 1 2 Learn about the Mobile AP feature, which sets your device as an wireless AP (Access Point) to connect to the internet on other network devices.
Option Password Hide my device Tethering 4 5 Function GPS View or edit the network key to prevent unauthorised access to the network. Block other devices from locating your device. Activate the tethering function to use your mobile device as a wireless modem for another device. Deactivate the tethering function to preserve battery power and allow only direct connections with other devices. Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver.
›› Launch the Samsung mobile navigator Learn about the Samsung mobile navigator that gives you road guides and information about your location and trip distance. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. To use the Samsung mobile navigator, in Menu mode, select Navigation. For details, refer to the quick start guide of the Samsung mobile navigator. Visit http://www.66.com/samsung for details.
When you access an application using GPS, GPS data files are automatically downloaded. To avoid additional charges for unnecessary network connections, deactivate the feature. ›› Use the mobile networks for location 1 2 services In Menu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → Location. Select Enable network position → Yes. PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with an optional PC data cable in various USB connection modes.
›› Synchronise with Windows Media 6 Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. 7 Player 1 2 3 4 5 In Menu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → USB → DRM media → Set. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC with Windows Media Player installed. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Open Windows Media Player to synchronise music files.
5 6 Open the folder to view files. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage device. Then remove the PC data cable from the PC. Otherwise, you may lose data stored on the memory card or damage the memory card. ›› Use your device as a wireless modem You can use your device as a modem for a PC to access the internet via your mobile network service.
Tools ›› Stop an alarm Clock • Tap and hold Stop to stop the alarm. • Tap and hold Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze When the alarm sounds, Learn to set and control alarms, and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and count-down timer. ›› Set a new alarm 1 2 3 4 In Menu mode, select Clock → . Select Create. Set alarm details. When you are finished, select Save. → Auto power-up setting to turn Select on the auto power-up feature.
3 Select the text input field and enter the few letters of a city name. To select a city in the world map view, select Map view. Select or to zoom in or out. 4 5 Select the city name you want. 1 2 3 4 5 In Menu mode, select Clock → To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-4. ›› Use the stopwatch . ›› Use the count-down timer 1 2 3 4 Select Start to begin the stopwatch. Select Lap to record lap times. When you are finished, select Stop. Select Reset to clear recorded times.
3 Rotate the device to landscape view to use the scientific calculator. My accounts Learn to manage your web accounts to use online data sync or community services. You can create a new account and change the interval for automatic synchronisation. ›› Create a web account 1 2 3 In Menu mode, select My accounts. Select Add account (if necessary). Select a preset account. Samsung account is a user account to access Samsung's smartphone services, such as Samsung Apps and Samsung Dive.
›› Change the auto sync schedule 1 2 3 In Menu mode, select My accounts. Select . Select an interval to synchronise data with your accounts and select Set. If you are a premium user, you can configure settings for peak schedules to synchronise data. 1 2 3 4 In Menu mode, select My accounts. Select Push sync. Set the peak days and peak hours and select Save. Select the dot next to Push sync.
• Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device. • If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files. ›› View a file 1 2 In Menu mode, select My files → a file type. Folders or files on the memory card are indicated by a memory card icon. Select a folder → a file. • In Images, you can view photos you have captured and images you have downloaded or received from other sources.
• To set Bluetooth visibility for files, select Bluetooth visibility. • To protect the files from accidental deletion, select Protection. • To restore the message backup to an appropriate folder, select Restore. ›› Print an image You can print your jpg images with a USB connection or the Bluetooth wireless feature. Print an image using a USB connection 1 2 3 4 Connect your device to a PictBridge-enabled printer with a PC data cable. In Menu mode, select My files → Images → an image.
›› Set a sound clip as your ringtone 4 1 5 6 7 8 You can set any music or sound clips in the sound folder as ringtones for incoming calls or alarm tones. 2 In Menu mode, select My files → Sounds → a sound clip. During playback, select → Set as → an option. ›› Edit an image Edit images and apply fun effects. Adjust an image 1 2 3 In Menu mode, select My files → Images → an image. Select → Edit. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
4 Save the edited image with a new file name. Transform an image 1 2 3 4 Open an image to edit. Select Transform → a transforming option. Transform the image as you desired. • To resize the image, move the scroll bar to a size and select Save. • To rotate or flip the image, select an orientation → Apply. • To crop the image, move or resize the rectangle over the area to crop and select Apply. Save the edited image with a new file name.
Settings • Wi-Fi: Activate the WLAN feature to connect to the internet or other network devices. ► p. 86 • Mobile AP: Activate the mobile AP feature to use your Access the Settings menu 1 In Menu mode, select Settings. 2 Select a setting category and select an option. 3 Customise the setting and select Back or Set. Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Connectivity device as an AP (Access Point). ► p.
• Network: Access and alter the following settings • • • • to control how your device selects and connects to networks. -- Select network: Set the network selection method to automatic or manual. -- Network mode: Select a network band. -- Connections: Set up connection profiles to use for network features. -- Certificates: View certificates required for network services. Data roaming: Set to use data services when you are roaming.
-- Email alert type : Select how the device will alert you to incoming email messages. -- Email alert tone : Select a ringtone to use if you set the device to alert you to incoming email messages by playing a melody. -- Using the slider at the bottom, adjust the volume level for the message ringtone. • System: Adjust the volume level for system sounds.
-- Orientation: Activate an application by rotating or tilting the device. Change orientation: Set whether or not to rotate the interface automatically when the device is rotated. Flow items in tilt direction: Set whether or not to scroll through items by tilting the device in a particular direction. -- Overturning (Etiquette pause): Activate the etiquette pause feature that allows you to mute all device sounds by placing the device face down.
-- Downloaded widgets: View the list of the downloaded widgets. -- Disclaimer: View the widget disclaimer. Applications Access and alter the following settings to control your device’s applications: ›› Call Customise the settings for calling features. • All calls: -- Show my number: Show your mobile phone number to recipients (You must insert the SIM or USIM card to use this feature). -- Auto reject: Specify a list of callers to automatically reject.
• Video call: -- Preset image: Select an image to be shown to the other party. -- Use call fail options: Select whether or not to retry a voice call when a video call fails to connect. -- Main display: Select an image to be displayed on the main display. -- Main display size: Set the size of the main display. -- Call diverting: Divert incoming calls to another number. -- Call barring: Block incoming or outgoing calls.
-- Service centre: Enter the centre address for the text messages. -- Save to: Select where to save new text messages. • Multimedia messages: -- Sending options: Priority: Set the priority level of your messages. Expiration: Set how long your messages are stored in the multimedia message server. Delivery time: Set a time delay before your messages are sent. Request delivery report: Send a request for a delivery report along with your message to be informed when your messages are delivered.
-- Creation mode: Select a mode for creating multimedia messages. You can select to create messages with any type of content and of any size or to receive alert messages about content type or size. -- Default style: Set the default message attributes, such as font style, size, colour, background colour, and page duration. • Push messages: -- Receiving options: Set whether or not to receive messages pushed from web servers.
Add signature: Set whether or not to add your signature to your outgoing messages. Signature: Enter your signature. -- Web accounts: Customise sending options for each email account. From: Enter your email address as the sender's address. Priority: Set the priority level of your messages. Keep a copy: Set whether or not to save a copy of sent messages in the server. Reply with body: Set whether or not to include an original message when you reply to a message.
Send read report: Set the network to inform senders when you read messages. Load remote images: Set to load images included in the email body. • Deleting options: Select whether to delete messages from your device or from both device and server. • Block emails: Block emails from specified addresses and subjects. • Email profiles: Select a connection profile to use for sending or receiving messages. ›› Contacts • Memory in use: Set where to save new contacts and where to display contacts from.
• VOD settings: Select a network connection profile to use for playing Video-On-Demand (VOD) content. ›› Samsung Apps • Update notification: Select a network connection (Wi-Fi ›› Social network profiles Select a connection profile to use for community websites. ›› Installation settings or packet switched data network) to get application update notification from Samsung Apps.
• Mobile tracker: Activate or deactivate the mobile • • • • • • tracker feature which helps you locate your device when it is lost or stolen. ► p. 30 Change password: Change the device password. SIM lock: Activate or deactivate the SIM lock feature to require the SIM password when you change the SIM or USIM card. PIN lock: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device. Change PIN: Change the PIN used to access SIM data.
About phone • System info: Check the information of your device, CPU You can check for and control the firmware update manually: usage, and memory usage. • Check for update: Check for the firmware update and of downloaded programs. • Continue update: Restart the delayed firmware update. • Open source licences: Check the open source licences Software update Your service provider or the Samsung server will send you a notification when the new firmware of your device is released.
Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Password PIN Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device. When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled, you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. You can disable this feature by using the PIN lock menu.
The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try the following: • Remove any protective covers from the touch screen. • • • • Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are not recommended for touch screen devices. Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the touch screen. Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.
Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. • Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth. • If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected. Audio quality is poor • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the contact's phone number. The device beeps and the battery icon flashes Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device.
Your device is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device's lifespan or performance. Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application.
Error messages appear when opening music files • Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. • Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting files from your device.
Safety precautions Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved by the manufacturer To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device. Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased.
Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage • • • • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures. Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and batteries. Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and – terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage. Never use a damaged charger or battery.
• • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels or chemicals, and at blasting areas. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories. Turn off your device when in an aircraft • • • Using your device in an aircraft is illegal. Your device may interfere with the electronic navigation instruments of the aircraft.
• • • Use your device to call for help. Dial a local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies. Use your device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, a crime in progress, or a serious emergency where lives are in danger, call a local emergency number. Call roadside assistance or a special, non-emergency assistance number when necessary.
• • Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time. Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hot cooking equipment, or high pressure containers • • The battery may leak. Your device may overheat and cause a fire.
• Hold the device with a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, use special features that reduce the number of keys you have to press (such as templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks. Protect your hearing • • • Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage. Exposure to loud sounds while driving may distract your attention and cause an accident.
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. Avoid placing your device and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area.
The Declaration of Conformity statement at the back of this manual demonstrates your device’s compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung website. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use. You may not use any content or services in a manner that has not been authorised by the content owner or service provider.
Index access codes 114 alarms creating 93 deactivating 93 stopping 93 auto rejection 37 battery charging 11 installing 9 Bluetooth activating 82 finding and pairing with devices 83 printing data 85 receiving data 84 128 Index Remote SIM mode 85 sending data 84 brightness, display 28 calculator 94 calendar creating events 72 viewing events 72 call barring 39 call diverting 39 call log 40 calls answering 34 diverting 39 international numbers 35 making 34 making fake 38 multiparty 36 rejecting 35 usi
connections Bluetooth 82 GPS 88 PC 90 WLAN 85 contacts copying or moving 71 creating 69 creating groups 71 creating your namecard 70 finding 69 retrieving contacts 71 setting favourite numbers 70 device customising 26 idle screen 19 indicator icons 20 keys 19 layout 18 locking 29 settings 101 shortcuts panel 21 turning on or off 17 device lock 29 downloads Java games 67 email sending 48 setting accounts 47 setting profiles 48 viewing 48 etiquette pause 104 fake calls 38 FDN mode 39 file manager 9
Java games downloading 67 playing 68 key tone type 103 volume 27 language 103 memory card formatting 14 inserting 13 removing 14 memos creating 74 viewing 74 menu screen accessing 23 adding 24 organising 24 130 Index message log 40 messages accessing voice mail 44 managing 45 sending email 48 sending multimedia 43 sending SOS 46 sending text 41 setting email accounts 47 setting email profiles 48 setting MMS profiles 42 using templates 45 viewing email 48 viewing multimedia 43 viewing text 43 mo
photos capturing 51 capturing a series 54 capturing by scene 53 capturing in smile shot 54 capturing panoramic 54 printing 98 setting wallpaper 98 PIN lock 29 printing data via Bluetooth 85 images via Bluetooth 98 images via USB 98 qwerty keyboard 31 ringtone call 102 RSS reader 78 Samsung Kies 90 Samsung mobile navigator 89 search 100 settings application 105 connectivity 101 display and light 103 flight mode 17, 101 general 103 memory 112 menu and widgets 104 motion 103 network 102 reset 112 securit
text messages sending 41 viewing 44 voice memos playing 75 recording 74 time and date, set 27 timer 94 touch screen voice recorder 74 wallpaper 28 web browser unpack 9 video player 59 videos widgets locking 23 using 21 playing 59 recording 57 voice mail 44 132 Index adding bookmarks 78 browsing web pages 76 setting profiles 76 accessing 26 managing web-based widgets 26 Windows Media Player 91 WLAN activating 86 finding and connecting to networks 86 using WPS 87 world clock 93
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibility that the product GSM WCDMA Wi-Fi Mobile Phone : GT-S7230E to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents. SAFETY EN 60950- 1 : 2006 +A11:2009 EN 50332- 1 : 2000 EN 50332- 2 : 2003 SAR EN 50360 : 2001 EN 62209-1 : 2006 EMC EN 301 489- 01 V1.6.1 (09-2005) EN 301 489- 01 V1.8.1 (04-2008) EN 301 489- 07 V1.3.1 (11-2005) EN 301 489- 17 V2.1.
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.samsungmobile.com) and install it in your PC. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → USB → Samsung Kies → Set. 3. Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.
