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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your
service provider.
Printed in Korea
World Wide Web
Code No.:GH68-22550A
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English (HK). 02/2009. Rev. 1.0

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Summary of Contents for Samsung S3500C

  • Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-22550A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (HK). 02/2009. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2: User Manual

    S3500C user manual...
  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    • The descriptions in this manual are based on the manual default settings of your phone. Instructional icons Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons phone. This phone will provide you with high quality you will see in this manual: mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s high technology and standards.
  • Page 4: Copyright Information

    Copyright information Refer to—pages with related information; Rights to all technologies and products that for example: p.12 (represents “see page comprise this device are the property of their 12”) respective owners: → ® Followed by—the order of options or • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the menus you must select to perform a step;...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information ....2 Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone ....9 Unpack ............9 Phone layout ..........10 Keys ............11 Display ............12 Icons ............12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ............
  • Page 6 using basic functions ......19 Activate and send an SOS message ..41 Turn your phone on and off ....... 19 Activate the mobile tracker ......42 Access menus .......... 20 Make fake calls ......... 43 Customise your phone ......20 Record and play voice memos ....
  • Page 7: Safety And Usage Information

    Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak...
  • Page 8: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution

    Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research.
  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Reduce the risk of repetitive motion mobile phone in a certain area. injuries When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories press the keys lightly, use special features that...
  • Page 10 Turn off the phone near medical Protect batteries and chargers from equipment damage Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ regulations, posted warnings, and directions from 113°...
  • Page 11: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    Handle your phone carefully and • Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light close to the eyes of children or animals. sensibly • Your phone and memory cards may be damaged • Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can by exposure to magnetic fields.
  • Page 12: Important Usage Information

    • Disconnect chargers from power sources when Important usage information not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Use your phone in the normal position Depending on how you use your phone, actual Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. operation time may vary and may be shorter than declared.
  • Page 13 Handle SIM cards and memory cards Ensure access to emergency services with care Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before • Do not remove a card while the phone is travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an transferring or accessing information, as this alternate method of contacting emergency services could result in loss of data and/or damage to the...
  • Page 14: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    • You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer's warranty.
  • Page 15: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Mirror Camera lens Earpiece Display 4-way Multifunction jack Battery cover navigation key Volume key Right softkey Camera key Left softkey Power/Menu...
  • Page 16: Keys

    Keys Function Enter numbers, letters and special Function Alpha- characters; In Idle mode, press and numeric hold [1] to access voice mails and Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display [0] to enter an international call prefix In Idle mode, access user-defined Enter special characters or perform 4-way...
  • Page 17: Display

    Display Icons Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Icon line Displays various icons Signal strength GPRS network connected Text and graphic area Displays messages, Transferring data via GPRS network instructions, and information you enter EDGE network connected...
  • Page 18 Icon Definition Icon Definition New message Outdoor profile activated New email message Offline profile activated Music playback in progress User created profile activated Music playback paused Battery power level Music playback stopped Current time Memory card inserted FM radio on FM radio suspended Phone locked Normal profile activated...
  • Page 19: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, mobile phone 1.
  • Page 20 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down.
  • Page 21: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any Before using the phone for the first time, you must damages by misuse are not covered by the charge the battery. warranty. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack and plug the small end of the travel adapter.
  • Page 22: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    4. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone. Insert a memory card (optional) 5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ About the low battery indicator memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory When your battery is low, the phone will emit a card manufacturer and type).
  • Page 23 3. Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory 4. Close and lock the memory card cover. card with the label side facing up.
  • Page 24: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. functions 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary). 4. When the setup wizard opens, customise your Learn how to perform basic operations and use the phone as desired by following the screen.
  • Page 25: Access Menus

    To switch to the offline profile, in Menu mode, select Customise your phone Settings → Phone profiles → Offline. Get more from your phone by customising it to Follow all posted warnings and directions from match your preferences. official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited.
  • Page 26 3. Press <Options> → Edit → Voice call ringtone. Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 4. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Home screen. 5. Press <Options> → Save profile. 2.
  • Page 27: Lock Your Phone

    4. When you are finished, enter a name for the Use the simplified menus theme and press <Save>. To set up simplified menu items, 5. Press <Yes> to apply the theme. 1. In Idle mode, press <Custom>. To apply a theme, 2.
  • Page 28: Use Basic Call Functions

    3. If you select Custom time, set the lock period. Answer a call 4. Press <Save>. 1. When a call comes in, press [ 5. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press 2. To end the call, press [ <OK>.
  • Page 29: Send And View Messages

    Record a conversation Send and view messages This feature may not be available depending on Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), your region or service provider. or email messages. 1. During a call, press <Options> → Menu → Send a text or multimedia message Applications →...
  • Page 30: Enter Text

    Send an email Enter text in one of the following modes: 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create Mode Function message → Email. 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter pinyins. 2. Enter an email address and scroll down. 2.
  • Page 31 Mode Function Mode Function Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to 1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. enter a number. Press [6] when you are unsure which stroke to enter. This will insert a Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to Symbol placeholder.
  • Page 32: Add And Find Contacts

    View text or multimedia messages Add and find contacts 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox. Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. Add a new contact View an email 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press 1.
  • Page 33: Use Basic Camera Functions

    3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. 4. Press the Confirm key or the Camera key to take a photo. Once you have found a contact, you can: The photo is saved automatically. • call the contact by pressing [ •...
  • Page 34: Listen To Music

    4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any Listen to music adjustments. Learn how to listen to music via the music player or 5. Press the Confirm key or the Camera key to start FM radio. recording. 6. Press < >, the Confirm key, or the Camera key Listen to the FM radio to stop recording.
  • Page 35 (press within 3 seconds); Scan backward in a • Download from the wireless WAP. p. 31 file (press and hold) • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Navigation • Right: Skip forward; Scan PC Studio. p. 37 forward in a file (press and hold) •...
  • Page 36: Browse The Wap

    Browse WAP pages 4. Press <Save>. 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Home to launch your service provider’s homepage. To launch Samsung Fun Club, select SFC home → SFC home. 2. Navigate WAP pages using the following keys: Function...
  • Page 37: Using Advanced Functions

    Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1.
  • Page 38 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.
  • Page 39: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if Use advanced phonebook functions necessary). Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ and create groups of contacts. Call an international number Create a namecard 1.
  • Page 40: Set Speed Dial Numbers

    Set speed dial numbers Create a group of contacts 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. By creating groups of contacts, you can assign ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send 2. Press <Options> → Settings→ Speed dial. messages to an entire group.
  • Page 41: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    3. Press <Options> → Save in → Templates to Use advanced messaging functions save the template. Learn to create templates, use templates to create new messages, and use the messenger. Insert text templates in new messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create Create a text template message →...
  • Page 42: Use Advanced Music Functions

    PC. feature (if necessary). 3. Press <Options> → Search Bluetooth contact 2. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the → Search for new devices. PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more 4.
  • Page 43: Customise Your Music Player Settings

    5. Press <Options> → Add → Tracks. Copy music files to a memory card 6. Select the files you want to include and press 1. Insert a memory card. <Add>. 2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. Customise your music player settings When connected, a pop-up window will appear Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for...
  • Page 44: Store Radio Stations Automatically

    3. Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. 4. Press <Options> → Record to start recording. 5. When you are finished recording, press <Stop>. The music file will be saved in FM radio clips (in Menu mode, select My files → Sounds). The recording feature is developed for voice recording only.
  • Page 45: Using Tools And Applications

    Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth.
  • Page 46: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    2. Press <Options> → Send via or Send Find and pair with other Bluetooth- namecard via → Bluetooth (when sending enabled devices contact data, specify which data to send). 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Search for new devices. Receive data using the Bluetooth 2.
  • Page 47: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    3. Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open Activate the mobile tracker the recipient list. When someone inserts a new SIM card in your 4. Press the Confirm key to open your contact list. phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically 5.
  • Page 48: Make Fake Calls

    7. When you are finished selecting contacts, press 3. Press <Record> to start recording. <Options> → Select to return to the recipient 4. Speak into the microphone. list. 5. When you are finished speaking, press the 8. Press the Confirm key to save the recipients. navigation key down.
  • Page 49: Record And Play Voice Memos

    Record and play voice memos Play a voice memo 1. From the voice recorder screen, press Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. <Options> → My voice clips. Record a voice memo 2. Select a file. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Voice 3.
  • Page 50: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Use Java-powered games and Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games applications and more → an application. Learn to use games and applications powered by 2. Press <Options> to access a list of various award-winning Java technology. options and settings for your application.
  • Page 51: Set And Use Alarms

    3. Press <Options> → Clock display setting. 4. To set daylight saving time, scroll down and press the Confirm key. If Clock display setting is deactivated, set your wallpaper to Image. p. 21 5. Press <Save> to create your world clock. The world clock is set as the second clock.
  • Page 52: Use The Calculator

    3. Set alarm details. Deactivate an alarm You can set either the FM radio or a sound for 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms. the alarm tone. 2. Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate and 4. Press <Save>. press the Confirm key.
  • Page 53: Convert Currencies Or Measurements

    Convert currencies or Use the stopwatch measurements 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Stopwatch. 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Convertor → a conversion type. 2. Press the Confirm key to begin and record lap times. 2. Enter the currencies or measurements and units 3.
  • Page 54: Create A Text Memo

    Create a text memo Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Memo. 2. Press <Options> → Create → an event type. 2. Press <Options> → Create. 3. Enter the details of the event as required. 3.
  • Page 55: Overview Of Menu Functions

    overview of menu functions 1 Call log 5 Messages 7 Organiser 11 Alarms 1 Create message 1 Calendar 2 Inbox 2 Memo 2 Phonebook 12 Settings 3 Email inbox 3 Task 1 Phone profiles 4 Drafts 4 World clock 2 Display and light 3 Music player 5 Outbox 5 Calculator...
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    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 Message Try this to solve the problem: may appear: When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 Message Try this to solve the problem:...
  • Page 57 Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or Another caller cannot reach you. “Not done.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
  • Page 58 The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth The audio quality of the call is poor.

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