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GT-E2550
user manual
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Using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to "Introducing your mobile phone," "Assembling and preparing your mobile phone," and "Using basic functions." Instructional icons Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information Followed by: the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new → message (r
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Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this phone are the property of their respective owners: ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Bluetooth QD ID: B016550 • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. 3
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Contents Introducing your mobile phone ...............................6 Phone layout ...............................................................6 Icons ............................................................................8 Assembling and preparing your mobile phone .....9 Install the SIM card and battery ..................................9 Charge the battery ....................................................10 Insert a memory card (optional) ................................11 Using
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Using tools and applications .................................33 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ...........................33 Activate and send an SOS message ........................35 Activate the mobile tracker ........................................36 Make fake calls .........................................................37 Record and play voice memos .................................37 Use Java-powered games and applications .............38 Create a world clock ......................
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Introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, and icons. Phone layout 1 4 5 2 6 3 7 8 6
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1 5 4-way navigation key Confirm key In ldle mode, access user- In Idle mode, access Menu defined menus; Make a fake mode; Launch the web call (down); In Menu mode, browser (press and hold); scroll through menu options In Menu mode, select the Depending on your service highlighted menu option or provider, pre-defined menus confirm an input may differ Depending on your service ► " Make fake calls" provider or region, the key may perform differently 2 6 Dial key Make or answer a cal
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Icons Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the screen: Icon Definition Signal strength Call in progress Call diverting activated SOS message feature activated GPRS network connected Roaming (outside of normal area) Connecting to secured web page FM radio on Bluetooth activated Alarm activated Memory card inserted New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level 8
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Assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery 1. Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card. Back cover SIM card 2. Insert the battery and replace the back cover. Battery 9
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Charge the battery 1. Plug the small end of the supplied travel adapter into the multifunction jack. 2. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the travel adapter. Do not remove the battery from the phone before unplugging the travel adapter first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged. 10
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Insert a memory card (optional) Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). • Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone. Format the memory card only on the phone. • Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the lifespan of memory cards. 1. Remove the back cover. 2. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. 3. Replace the back cover. 11
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Using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on or off To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ ]. 2. Enter your PIN and press (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Access menus To access your phone's menus, 1. In Idle mode, press
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• When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card. For details, contact your service provider. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software. Customise your phone To set the sound profile To switch to sound profile, 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Profiles. 2. Select a profile you want. To edit a sound profile, 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Profiles. 2. Scroll
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Use basic call functions To make a call 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number. 2. Press [ ] to dial the number. 3. To end the call, press [ ]. To answer a call 1. When a call comes in, press [ ]. 2. To end the call, press [ ]. To 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 use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, press the Confirm key to activate the speaker. 2. To swi
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To use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: • To redial the last call, press and hold the headset button. • To answer a call, press the headset button. • To end a call, press and hold the headset button. Send and view messages To send a text or multimedia message 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new message. 2. Enter a recipient number and scroll down. 3. Enter your message text. ► p. 16 For sending as a tex
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Enter text To change the text input mode • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and ABC modes. • Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number mode. • Press [ ] to switch to Symbol mode. • Press and hold [ ] to select an input mode or change the input language. T9 mode 1. Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. 2. When the word displays correctly, press [0] to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, press the Navigation key up or down to select
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Symbol mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a symbol. • To move the cursor, press the Navigation key. • To delete characters one by one, press . To quickly delete characters, press and hold . • To insert a space between characters, press [0]. • To enter punctuation marks, press [1]. Add and find contacts The memory location to save new contacts may be preset depending on your service provider. To change the memory location, in Menu mode, select Contacts → M
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To find a contact 1. In Menu mode, select Contacts → Contact list. 2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find. 3. Select the contact’s name from the contact list. Use basic camera functions To capture photos 1. In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera. 2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. 3. Press the Confirm key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. 4. Press to take another photo (step 2). To view photos In Menu
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To capture videos 1. In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera. 2. Press → Camcorder to switch to Recording mode. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. 4. Press the Confirm key to start recording. 5. Press the Confirm key or to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. To view videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → a video file. 19
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Listen to music To listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone. 2. In Menu mode, select Applications → FM radio. 3. Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. 4. Press to start automatic tuning. The radio scans and saves available stations automatically. The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning. 5. Control the FM radio using the following keys: Key Function Confirm Turn the FM radio on or off Left/Right: Change
