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GT-C6712
user manual
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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. ● The descriptions in this manua
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Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution—situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information ► Refer to—pages with related information; for example: ► p.12 (represents “see page 12”) → Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu → mod
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Copyright Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics This user manual is protected under international copyright laws. No part of this user manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics. Trademarks ● SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Ele
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Contents Assembling ................................................................ 8 Unpack ...................................................................................... 8 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery .......................... 8 Charge the battery ............................................................... 11 Insert a memory card (optional) ....................................... 13 Getting started ....................................................... 16 Turn
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Entertainment ........................................................ 44 Camera .................................................................................... 44 Video player ........................................................................... 47 Music ....................................................................................... 48 FM radio .................................................................................. 49 Games ...................................
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Settings .................................................................... 71 Access the Settings menu .................................................. 71 SIM cards management ...................................................... 71 Flight mode ............................................................................ 71 Connectivity .......................................................................... 72 Sound profiles .........................................................
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Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: ● Mobile device ● Battery ● Travel adapter (charger) ● 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. ● You can obtain additional accessories from your local
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To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select Yes to 1 turn it off. Remove the back cover. 2 Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured 3 contacts facing down. Your device has two SIM card slots to allow you to use two SIM or USIM cards, and switch between them. Use the upper slot for your primary, or most frequently used, SIM or USIM card. Use the bottom s
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● Once you insert 2 SIM or USIM cards, you will be prompted to select either of them when accessing network services. ● If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can only use your device’s non-network services and some menus. ● Do not insert a memory card into the SIM or USIM card slot. Insert the battery. 4 5 Replace the back cover. Assembling 10
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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. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device. When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If t
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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 3 outlet. ● You can use the phone 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. ● If your device is not charging properly, bring y
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Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port on 3 a PC. Depending on the type of PC data cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no 4 longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the device and then from the PC. 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
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Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts 2 facing down. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it 3 locks in place. 4 Close the cover to the memory card slot. Remove the memory card › 1 Ensure that the device is not currently using the memory card. 2 Open the cover to the memory card slot. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the 3 device, and then pull it out of the memory card slot. Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or
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› Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. → → In Menu mode, select Settings Memory Memory card → → details Format Yes. Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions. Assembling 15
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Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, Press and hold [ ]. 1 2 Enter your PIN and select Done (if necessary). Select OK to register new SIM or USIM cards. 3 4 Select a SIM card slot and assign a name and signal icon to the first SIM or USIM card. Repeat this for the other SIM or USIM card. 5 6 When you are finished registering the SIM or USIM cards, select Next. 7 Select a SIM or USIM card to activate it and select Next. Select Next (if necessary). 8 Once you i
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Get to know your device Device layout › Earpiece/ 1 Mouthpiece Volume key Touch screen Menu key Memory card slot End key Dial key Mouthpiece Headset jack Multifunction jack Camera lens Power/Lock key Back cover SIM switch key Speaker Internal antenna 1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos. Getting started 17
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› Keys Key Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Dial retrieve logs of your calls and messages. Access Menu mode; Launch the task Menu manager to view all active applications (press and hold). End a call; In Menu mode, return to Idle End mode. Volume Adjust the device’s volume. Turn the device on or off (press and Power/ hold); Lock or unlock the touch screen Lock and keys. Switch between SIM or USIM cards; SIM In Idle mode, access the SIM cards switch management menu (press a
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› Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition No SIM or USIM card No signal 1 Signal strength Flight mode activated Network searching 1 GPRS network connected 1 EDGE network connected WLAN connected Call missed Synchronised with a web server Bluetooth activated Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Call in progress SOS message feature activated Call diverting activated Synchronising with PC Memory card inserted C
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Icon Definition New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Java games or applications in progress Alarm activated Roaming (outside of normal service area) Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Current time Battery power level 1. This icon may vary depending on your SIM card setting. › Shortcuts panel In Idle mode or while using an application, select in the indicator icons area to open the shortcuts panel. Select icons to activate or deactivate the WLAN
