Samsung GT-E3300 User Manual

GT-E3300
user guide
• Some of the contents in this guide may differ from your device
depending on the software of the device or your service provider.
• Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time,
and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any
content or service will remain available for any period of time.
• This product includes certain free/open source software.
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Printed in Korea
GH68-37491A
English (AUS). 09/2012. Rev. 1.1
Charging the battery
To AC power outlet
1. Plug a charger into the multipurpose jack.
2. Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
• Use only Samsung-approved chargers and
cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can
cause batteries to explode or damage your
device.
• Do not remove the battery from the device
before unplugging the charger to prevent
damage.
To save energy, unplug the charger when not in
use. The charger does not have a power switch,
so you must unplug the charger from the outlet
when not in use to avoid wasting power. The
charger should remain close to the electrical
socket while charging.
Sending and viewing messages
<Menu> → Messages
Send a message
1. Press Create message.
2. Press Add to open the phonebook.
3. Select a contact and press Add.
Or, enter a contact number.
4. Scroll down and enter a text message.
See "Enter text".
5. To attach files with the message, press < Options>
→ Add multimedia and select files.
6. Press Send.
View a message
Press Inbox and select a message to read.
Deactivate an alarm
Select an item and press <Options> → Deactivate
alarm.
Listening to the FM radio
<Menu> → Applications → FM radio
Activate the FM radio
1. Plug a headset into the device.
2. Press the Confirm key to turn on the FM radio.
3. Press < Yes> to start automatic tuning.
You will be asked to start automatic tuning when
accessing the FM radio for the first time.
4. Control the FM radio using the following keys:
Keys Function
Confirm key Turn the FM radio on or off.
• Left/Right: Fine-tune the
frequency; Search for the next
Navigation key
available station (press and hold).
• Up/Down: Adjust the volume.
Add a radio station to the favourites list
1. Plug a headset into the device.
2. Press < Options> → Add to → Favourites.
3. Assign a key and press < Select>.
Device layout
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Installing a memory card
Your device accepts memory cards with maximum
capacities of 16 GB. Depending on the memory card
manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be
compatible with your device.
Memory card
Insert the memory card as shown in the drawing.
• Formatting the memory card on a PC might
cause incompatibility with your device. Format
the memory card only on the device.
• Frequent writing and erasing of data will
shorten the lifespan of memory cards.
• Do not use sharp tools to remove the memory
card from the device.
Managing your contacts
Save your data such as names, phone numbers and
personal information in the device memory, SIM card, or
the memory card.
<Menu> → Phonebook
Add a new contact
1. Press the confirm key to Create contact
2. Select a number type (if necessary)
3. Enter contact information and press the Confirm key.
Edit a contact
1. Select a contact and press the Confirm key.
2. Edit items and press the Confirm key to save.
Delete a contact
Select a contact and press <Options> → Delete
contact.
You can change the memory location by
pressing <Menu> → Phonebook → <Options>
→ Settings → Save new contacts to and
selecting a memory location.
Using the Bluetooth feature
<Menu> → Applications → Bluetooth
Turn on the Bluetooth feature
1. Press < Options> → Settings and set Bluetooth
to On.
2. Set My phone's visibility to allow other devices to
search your device.
Find and pair with other Bluetooth devices
1. Press the confirm key to find other Bluetooth devices.
2. Select a device and press the Confirm key.
OK> to match the
3. Enter the PIN code, and press <
PIN between the devices (if necessary).
4. When the other device accepts the connection,
pairing is complete.
You might have to enter a PIN, depending on
the device.
Turn off the Bluetooth feature
Select <Options> → Settings and set Bluetooth to Off.
Send data using the Bluetooth feature
1. Select items to send from one of your device's
applications.
2. Press < Options> → Send via → Bluetooth.
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Navigation key Softkeys
From the Home Screen, Perform actions indicated at
access user-defined menus; the bottom of the display
In Menu screen, scroll
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through menu options
Power key
Pre-defined menus might
differ, depending on your Turn the device on or off
service provider (press and hold); End a call;
In Menu mode, cancel an
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input and return to the Home
Dial Key Screen
Make or answer a call; From
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the Home Screen, retrieve
Confirm key
recently dialled, missed, or
From the Home Screen,
received numbers
access Menu screen; In
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Menu screen, select the
Voicemail key highlighted menu option, or
From the Home Screen, confirm an input
access voice mails (press The key might perform
differently, depending on
and hold)
your region
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Keypad lock key
From the Home Screen, lock Silent mode key
or unlock the keypad (press From the Home Screen,
and hold) activate or deactivate the
silent mode (press and hold)
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Alphanumeric keys
Turning your device on or off
Turn your device on
Press and hold the Power key, then enter your PIN and
press <Confirm>, if necessary.
Turn your device off
Press and hold the Power key.
If the battery is fully discharged or removed from
the device, the time and date will be reset.
Accessing menus
To access your device's menus or options,
Navigation key Scroll to each menu.
Confirm key Launch a menu or an application.
<Menu> Open the Menu screen.
<Back> Return to previous screen.
Close menu or application and return to
[ ]
the Home Screen.
• When you access a menu requiring the PIN2,
you must enter the PIN2 supplied by the SIM
card. For details, contact your service provider.
• Samsung is not responsible for any loss of
passwords or private information or other
damage caused by illegal software.
Using the camera
<Menu> → Camera
Take a photo
1. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
adjustments by pressing <Options>.
3. Press the Confirm key to take a photo. Photos are
saved automatically.
Record a video
1. Press < Options> and select Camcorder.
Or, press [1] to change from Camera to Camcorder.
2. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.
3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
adjustments by pressing <Options>.
4. Press the Confirm key to start recording.
5. Press the Confirm key to end recording. Videos are
saved automatically.
View photos and videos
From the Home Screen, press <Menu> → My files
→ Images or Videos and select an item to view.
Customising your device
Settings control how applications and functions operate.
Change them to customise the device. Appearances,
sound profiles, call actions and many more can be
customised.
<Menu> → Settings
Menu Description
Sound profiles Change alert type, ringtone, volume, etc.
Alter wallpaper, theme, font, brightness,
Display
etc.
Time and date Change time and date of the device.
Phone Change device language, etc.
Set auto reject, answering mode, call
Call
forwarding, fake call, etc.
Backup
Back up or restore your data.
manager
Security Set locks or change passwords.
PC connections Set connection settings with a PC.
Network
Change network profiles settings.
Clear memory, manage the memory
Memory
card, or set default memory location.
Reset all Reset the device.
Your device displays the following status indicators on the top
of the screen:
Icon Description Icon Description
Bluetooth activated
No SIM card
Wi-Fi activated
No signal
Alarm activated
Network searching
GPRS network Music playback in
progress
connected
Music playback
Battery power level
paused
Call in progress
FM radio on
Call diverting
Roaming (outside of
activated
normal service area)
New text message
Memory card
(SMS)
inserted
New multimedia
message (MMS)
New voice mail
message
New push message
SOS message
feature activated
Normal profile
activated
Silent profile
activated
Browsing the web
Connected with PC
Entering text
Change the text input mode
Change to uppercase, lowercase, or switch
Press [ ]
to Number mode.
Switch between T9 and ABC mode.
Press and Depending on your region, you might be
hold [ ] able to use an input mode for your specific
language.
Press [ ] Switch to Symbol mode.
Press and Select an input mode or change input
hold [ ] language.
T9 mode
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 word does not display, press the
Navigation key up or down to select an alternate
word.
ABC mode
Press an appropriate alphanumeric key until the
character you want appears on the display.
Listening to music
<Menu> → Music
Keys Function
Confirm key Play, pause, or resume a music.
• Left: Skip backward (press);
Scan backward in a file (press and hold).
Navigation key • Right: Skip forward (press);
Scan forward in a file (press and hold).
• Up/Down: Adjust the volume.
2 Select the sound effect.
3 Turn shuffle mode on or off.
4 Change the repeat mode.
5 Change the music display.
Browsing the web
<Menu> → Internet
When you access Internet for the first time, you
might be prompt to create an Internet profile.
Adjusting the sound profiles
<Menu> → Settings → Sound profiles
Change the ringtone
1. Select a profile and press < Edit>.
2. Press Voice call ringtone.
3. Choose a ringtone and press the Confirm key.
Change the message alert tone
Edit>.
1. Select a profile and press <
2. Press Message alert tone.
3. Choose a tone and press the Confirm key.
Adjust the volume of the ringtone
Edit>.
1. Select a profile and press <
2. Press Volume → Call alert.
3. Adjust the volume and press < Save>.
Adjust the volume of voice during a call
While a call is in progress, press the Navigation key up
or down to adjust the volume.
To switch to another profile, select it from the list.
Installing the SIM card and battery
1. Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card.
SIM card
Back cover
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Doing so may damage the cover.
2. Insert the battery and replace the back cover.
Battery
Number mode
Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a
number.
Symbol mode
Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a
symbol.
Other features for text input
Navigation key Move the cursor.
Press <Clear> Delete characters one by one.
Press and hold
Delete characters quickly.
<Clear>
Press [0] Insert a space.
Press [1] Enter punctuation marks.
Making or answering a call
• To make a call, enter a phone number and press
[ ].
• To end a call, press [ ].
• To call a recently dialled number, press [ ] to select
a number, and press [ ] again to dial the number.
• To make a call using the phonebook, press < Menu>
→ Phonebook, select a contact and press [ ].
• To answer an incoming call, press [ ].
Navigate web pages
Keys Function
Navigation key Scroll up or down on a web page.
Confirm key Select an item.
<Back> Return to the previous page.
<Options> Open browser options.
Bookmark your favourite web page
1. Press < Options> → Bookmarks → <Add>.
2. Enter details and press the Confirm key.
Using the alarm
<Menu> → Organiser → Alarms
Set a new alarm
1. Press < Create>.
2. Enter details and press < Save>.
Stop an alarm
When an alarm rings,
• Press < Confirm> to stop the alarm.
• Press < Snooze> to silence the alarm for the snooze
period.
Customising the Home Screen
Customise your Home Screen with your favourite
applications, contacts, calendar, and many more.
The shortcuts assigned to the Navigation key is
disabled when you are using the smart idle on
your Home Screen.
<Menu> → Settings → Display → Smart
home → Smart idle
Add items to the smart idle
1. Press < Edit> and select items to display on the
Home Screen.
Options> → Save → <Set>.
2. Press <
Customize the shortcuts toolbar
1. Press < Edit> → Shortcuts toolbar → <Options>
→ Edit shortcuts → <Edit>.
2. Select items to add to the shortcuts toolbar and
press <Save>.
New items can be added to empty spaces.
Use the smart home
Select an item on the smart home and press the
Confirm key to launch the item.
Press <Menu> → Settings → Display →
Smart home to change the Home Screen to
another style.