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  • Page 1: User Manual

    S5200 user manual...
  • Page 2: Instructional Icons

    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 Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:...
  • Page 3: Copyright 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 (represents Messages, followed by Create new message) Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key) Angled brackets—softkeys that control...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    contents safety and usage information ... 2 Safety warnings ... 2 Safety precautions ... 4 Important usage information ... 7 introducing your mobile phone ... 12 Unpack ... 12 Phone layout ... 13 Keys ... 14 Display ... 15 Icons ... 15 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...
  • Page 5 Customise your phone ... 22 Use basic call functions ... 25 Send and view messages ... 26 Add and find contacts ... 28 Use basic camera functions ... 29 Listen to music ... 30 Browse the web ... 31 Use the Google services ... 32 using advanced functions ...
  • Page 6: Safety And Usage Information

    safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.
  • Page 7: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.
  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury.
  • Page 9: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment.
  • Page 10 • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts. • Your phone is a complex electronic device— protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage. • Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.
  • Page 11: Important Usage Information

    Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty.
  • Page 12 The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this manual demonstrates your phones compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website.
  • Page 13: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 14: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product

    Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 15 YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES." 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. Content and...
  • Page 16: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    • Travel adapter (charger) • User manual The items supplied with your phone 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 Samsung dealer.
  • Page 17: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: 4-way navigation key Left softkey Dial key Volume key Memory card slot Special function keys The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Flashbulb Earpiece Mirror Display...
  • Page 18: Keys

    Keys Function Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display In Idle mode, access user-defined 4-way menus (left/right/up/down); In Menu navigation mode, scroll through menu options In Idle mode, access the simplified menus; In Idle mode, launch the Confirm web browser (press and hold);...
  • Page 19: Display

    Display Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages, instructions, and information you enter Softkey line Select Back Displays the current actions assigned to each softkey Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength...
  • Page 20 Icon Definition Roaming (outside of normal service area) New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message Updating playlists Music playback in progress Music playback paused Memory card inserted FM radio on Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...
  • Page 21: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    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 When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.
  • Page 22 2. Insert the SIM card. Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover.
  • Page 23: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.
  • Page 24: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). 1. Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the phone.
  • Page 25: 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 (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 26: Access Menus

    To switch to the offline profile, in Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles → Offline. Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited. Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1.
  • Page 27 5. Press → Select (if necessary). 6. Press . To switch to another profile, select it from the list. Create a phone profile 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles. 2. Press → Create. 3. Enter a name for the profile and press ...
  • Page 28: Lock Your Phone

    4. When you have finished, enter a name for the theme and press . 5. Press to apply the theme. Set menu shortcuts 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts. 2. Select a key to use as a shortcut. 3.
  • Page 29: Use Basic Call Functions

    Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. 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 [ Answer a call 1.
  • Page 30: Send And View Messages

    Send and view messages Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages. Send a text or multimedia message 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new message → Message. 2. Enter a destination number or an email address and scroll down.
  • Page 31: Enter Text

    Enter text When entering text, you can change the text input mode: • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and ABC modes. Depending on your country, you may be able to access an input mode for your specific language.
  • Page 32: Add And Find Contacts

    View an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My messages → Email inbox. 2. Select Check new email. 3. Select an email or a header. 4. If you selected a header, press → Retrieve to view the body of the email. Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature.
  • Page 33: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.
  • Page 34: Listen To Music

    6. Press < >, [OK], or the Camera key to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. 7. Press < > or the Camera key to record another video (step 4). View videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My video clips →...
  • Page 35: Browse The Web

    Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 38 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 43 • Copy to your memory card.
  • Page 36: Use The Google Services

    2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page Select an item Return to the previous page Access a list of browser options Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Bookmarks. 2.
  • Page 37: Using Advanced Functions

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

    Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [ ] to dial. Call a contact from the phonebook You can call numbers directly from the phonebook using stored contacts.
  • Page 40: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    3. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and press [OK]. 4. Select a contact → a number (if necessary) to assign to the number. The contact is saved to the speed dial number. You can now call this contact from Idle mode by pressing and holding the assigned speed dial number.
  • Page 41: Create A Multimedia Template

    Create a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia message templates. 2. Press → Add new to open a new template window. 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template.
  • Page 42: Use Advanced Music Functions

    2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information.
  • Page 43: Create A Playlist

    3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. 4. Open a folder to view files. 5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player 1.
  • Page 44: Customise Your Music Player Settings

    Customise your music player settings Learn to adjust the settings for your music player. 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player. 2. Press → Settings. 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player. 4. Press . Record songs from the FM radio 1.
  • Page 45 5. Press to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Find music → Find music.
  • Page 46: Using Tools And Applications

    using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1.
  • Page 47: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Search new device. 2. Scroll to a device and press or enter text and press .
  • Page 54: Edit Videos

    Edit videos Learn to edit video files and apply visual effects. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Video editor. 2. Press → Import → Image or Video → an image or video category → an image or video →