GT-S5570 user manual
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Contents Assembling .............................................. 9 Unpack ................................................................... 9 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ....... 9 Charge the battery ............................................ 11 Insert a memory card (optional) .................... 13 Attach a hand strap (optional) ....................... 16 Getting started . .................................... 17 Turn your device on and off ............................
Google Mail ......................................................... 43 Email ..................................................................... 44 Talk ........................................................................ 46 Social Hub . .......................................................... 47 Entertainment ....................................... 48 Camera ................................................................. 48 Gallery ..............................................................
Connectivity .......................................... 82 Bluetooth . ........................................................... 82 Wi-Fi ...................................................................... 84 Mobile AP ............................................................ 85 USB tethering ..................................................... 86 PC connections . ................................................. 86 VPN connections ............................................... 88 Tools .........
Privacy ............................................................... SD card and phone storage . ........................ Search ................................................................ Language and keyboard . ............................. Voice input and output ................................. Accessibility ..................................................... Date and time .................................................. About phone ...................................................
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 Samsung dealer.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 1 2 3 Insert the SIM or USIM card. If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select Power off to turn it off. Remove the back cover. • Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. 10 Assembling only use your device’s non-network services and some menus.
4 Insert the battery. 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. 5 Replace the back cover. 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.
›› Charge with the travel adapter 1 2 Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of the device. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack. Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. 12 Assembling 3 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. • You can use the device while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.
4 When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet. Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device. To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet to interrupt the power supply.
Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card. 1 2 Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the device. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards.
›› Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, select → Settings → SD card and phone storage → Unmount SD card → OK. Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the device. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device. Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot. ›› Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device.
Attach a hand strap (optional) 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. 3 Replace the back cover.
Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, 1 2 Get to know your device ›› Device layout Proximity sensor Earpiece Press and hold [ ]. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Volume key Touch screen To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select Power off.
Headset jack Multifunction jack Camera lens Power/Lock key ›› Keys Key Function Power/ Lock Back cover Menu Memory card slot Speaker 18 Getting started Internal antenna Home Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Lock the touch screen. Open a list of options available on the current screen; Open the quick search bar (press and hold). Return to the idle screen; Open the list of recent applications (press and hold). Back Return to the previous screen.
›› Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.
Icon Definition Icon Definition No SIM or USIM card Music playback paused New text or multimedia message FM radio turned on in the background New email message Error occurred or caution required Battery power level New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification 10:00 Current time Roaming (outside of normal service area) Use the touch screen Silent mode activated Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions.
• To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. • For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device.
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations. To lock, press [ ]. To unlock, turn on the screen and drag right until it reaches the dot. Get to know the idle screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications. The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.
›› Move items on the idle screen 1 2 Tap and hold an item to move until the item appears gray. Drag the item to the location you want. ›› Remove items from the idle screen 1 2 3 Tap and hold an item to remove. The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen. ›› Use the shortcuts panel In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the shortcuts panel.
›› Add or remove panels to the idle screen You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, press [ ] → Edit. You can also place your two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode. Add or remove panels by using the following features: • To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the trash bin at the bottom of the screen. • To add a new panel, select .
4 Press [ ] to return to the previous screen; Press the Home key to return to the idle screen. Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation. If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will automatically switch to landscape view. To set the interface to keep the orientation when you rotate the device, select Settings → Display → Auto-rotate screen.
›› Use the task manager Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time. However, multitasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, end unnecessary programs using the task manager. 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Task Manager → Active applications. The list of all the applications currently running on your device appears. To close an application, select End.
• Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen and select Silent. • Press and hold [ ] and select Silent mode. ›› Change your ringtone 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Sound → Phone ringtone. Select a ringtone from the list and select OK. ›› Activate animation for switching windows In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Display → Animation → Some animations or All animations.
›› Set a screen lock You can lock the touch screen with an unlock pattern or password to prevent unauthorised people from using the device without your permission. • Once you set a screen lock, your device will require an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock the touch screen. • If you forget your PIN or password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
Set an unlock PIN code 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → PIN. Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select Continue. Enter the PIN again and select OK. Set an unlock password 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → Password. Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select OK. Enter the password again and select OK.
Enter text 2 You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen. 3 Pause on the second character for a moment and drag the finger to the next character. Continue until you have finished the word. You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages. ► p. 101 ›› Change the keyboard type You can change the keyboard type.
You can also use the following keys: 1 2 3 Number Number 4 5 6 6 Function 1 Change case. 2 Switch between Symbol mode and ABC/ Number mode. 3 Insert a space. 4 Delete characters. 5 Start a new line. Function Enter text by voice; This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. • To hide the Swype keyboard, press [ ].
2 Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing on the screen. Number 3 Enter text by voice; This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. 4 Clear your input. 5 Start a new line. You can also use the following keys: 1 2 3 Number 4 5 6 7 Function 1 Change case. 2 Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode.
If you have text input keyboards downloaded from the web, you can change the keypad type. Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method → a keypad type. ›› Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Place the cursor where you want to start. Tap and hold the text input field. Select Select text from the option list. 7 8 In another application, tap and hold the text input field.
›› Install an application 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Market. 2 3 When you download files or web applications from the web, your device saves them in a memory card. Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device. To lessen your risk, only download files from sources you trust. Select Accept when the terms and conditions appears. Select an item category → an item. Select Install (for free items) or Buy.
2 Search for a file or application and download it. To install applications downloaded from websites other than Android Market, you must select Settings → Applications → Unknown sources. Synchronise data ›› Set up a server account 1 2 3 You can synchronise data with various web servers and back up or restore your data. Once the synchronisation is completed, your device stays connected to the web.
3 4 Select an account. Select the applications you want to synchronise. To exclude applications from automatic synchronisation, clear the check boxes next to the applications you want. ›› Synchronise data manually 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Accounts and sync. Select an account. Press [ ] → Sync now. Your device will start synchronising the data you set for synchronisation.
Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. Make a call 1 2 3 ›› Make and answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end, or reject calls. When you hold the device near your face, your device automatically turns off and locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs.
Reject a call • To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call during a call, When a call comes in, drag left until it reaches the dot. The caller will hear a busy tone. • To end a call, press the headset button. Call an international number ›› Use options during a call 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Keypad, and tap and hold 0 to insert the + character. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code and phone number), and then select to dial the number.
• To open the dialling screen, select Dialpad. • To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset, select Headset. • To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you, select Mute. • To activate the speakerphone feature, select Speaker. In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature. For better audio performance, use the normal phone mode. • To switch between the two calls, select Swap.
2 3 Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK. Select FDN list and add contacts to be used in FDN mode. Set call forwarding Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify. You can set this feature separately for several conditions when you are not able to answer calls, such as when you are already on the phone or when you are outside of the service area.
3 Select a log to view its details. From the detail view, you can dial the number, send a message to the number or add the number to the phonebook. Messaging Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider.
3 4 Select contacts and select Add. 5 Select → an option and add an item. You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo, video, or sound. 6 7 Select Tap to compose and enter your message text. To insert emoticons, press [ ] → Insert smiley. Press [ ] → Add subject and add a subject for the message. Select Send to send the message. ›› View a text or multimedia message 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select .
Google Mail You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail™ to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox screen appears. The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold. If you have labelled a message, its label appears in a coloured rectangle on the message. • This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. • This Google Mail menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider.
• To add a star to the message, select . • To view an attachment, select Preview. To save it to your memory card, select Download. • To archive the message, select Archive. • To delete the message, select Delete. • To move to the previous or next message, select or . ›› Organise email by labels You can organise your email by labelling your messages or adding stars to mark important messages. You can sort messages by label filter.
2 3 Enter your email address and password. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Select Next (for general email accounts) or Manual setup (for other company email accounts). When you are finished setting up the email account, the email messages are downloaded to your device. If you have created more than two accounts, you can switch between email accounts; Press [ ] → Accounts and select one you want to retrieve messages from.
›› View an email message • To move the message to another folder, press [ When you open an email account, you can view previously retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to view new messages. After retrieving email messages, you can view them offline. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email → an email account. Press [ ] → Refresh to update the message list. Select an email message. ]→ Move to. • To load images from the message, press [ ] → Show pictures.
2 3 Press [ ] → Add friend. Enter an email address of the friend and select Send invitation. When your friend accepts the invitation, the friend is added to your friend list. ›› Start a chat 1 2 3 4 5 Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub™, the integrated communication application for Social Network Service (SNS), email, messages, instant messages (IM), contacts or calendar information. Visit socialhub.samsungmobile.com for more details. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Talk.
Entertainment ›› Capture a photo Camera 2 3 Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (3.2 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. 1 To use the camera, you must first insert a memory card.
Number 1 Function Check the camera status and settings. • : Resolution • : Exposure metre type • : Number of photos you can take (according to available memory) • : Storage location 2 Change the shooting mode. 3 Change the scene mode. 4 Adjust the brightness. 5 Change the camera settings. 6 Switch to the camcorder. 7 Capture a photo. 8 View the photo you captured last. 4 5 Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. Select to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.
›› Capture a photo by using preset ›› Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes. You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting condition and subjects. 1 options for various scenes For example, when you take photos at night, select the night mode that uses an extended exposure. 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select → a scene.
›› Capture a series of photos ›› Capture a panoramic photo 1 1 You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. This is useful when you are photographing children at play or a sporting event. 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select → Continuous. Make any necessary adjustments. Tap and hold . The camera will continue to take photos until you release the key.
6 7 Slowly move the device in any direction and align the green frame with the viewfinder. When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder, the camera will automatically take the next photo. Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo. ›› Capture a combined photo You can take two photos with the same background and then combine the left and right halves of each photo into one photo.
›› Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select following options: → to access the Option Function Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo. Resolution Change the resolution option. White balance Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions. Apply a special effect, such as sepia or black and white tones. Effects Metering Select a type of exposure metre. Image quality Set the quality level for your photos.
›› Record a video 1 2 3 4 Number In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select to switch to the camcorder. 1 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. 1 2 3 4 54 Entertainment 5 6 7 2 Function Check the camcorder status and settings.
5 6 7 Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. Select to start recording. Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. The camera may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed. After recording videos, select videos. • • • • to view the recorded To view more videos, scroll left or right. To send a video to others, select Share. To play a video, select Play. To delete a video, select Delete.
Before recording a video, select following settings: Setting Guidelines → to access the Function Display the guidelines on the preview screen. Audio recording Turn the audio on or off. Review Set the camera to display the recorded video. Reset Reset menus and shooting options. Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved on your memory card. ›› Supported file formats Type Image Video Format Extension: bmp, gif, jpg, png, wbmp, agif • Extension: 3gp, mp4 • Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.
›› View a photo 1 2 3 4 ›› Play a video In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery. Select a folder. To change the view mode, select right of the screen. or at the top Select a photo (with no icon) to view. While viewing a photo, use the following options: • To view more photos, scroll left or right. • To zoom in or out, select or . You can also tap the screen with two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out).
Music ›› Add music files to your memory card Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player. The music player supports the following file formats: mp3, ogg, aac. • Download from the wireless web. ► p. 71 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. To use the music player, you must first insert a memory card.
3 Control playback with the following keys: 4 5 6 Number 5 6 7 1 2 3 Number 1 2 3 4 7 Function Pause playback; Select to resume playback. Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (tap and hold). Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. Open the playlist. Function Activate Shuffle mode. Change the repeat mode (off, repeating one file, or repeating all files). Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold).
›› Create a playlist 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Music. Select a category → a music file. Press [ ] → Add to playlist → New. Enter a title for your new playlist and select Save. To add more music files to the playlist, play a file and press [ ] → Add to playlist → the new playlist. ›› Use the party shuffle feature 3 To turn off the party shuffle feature, press [ shuffle off.
FM Radio 3 Control the FM radio with the following keys: Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. ›› Listen to the FM radio 1 2 1 5 2 3 3 Plug a headset into the device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select FM Radio. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning.
Number 5 Function Adjust the volume. ›› Save a radio station automatically 1 2 3 Plug a headset into the device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select FM Radio. Press [ ] → Scan → a scanning option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. 62 Entertainment ›› Add a radio station to the favourites list 1 2 3 4 5 Plug a headset into the device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select FM Radio. Select to turn on the FM radio.
›› Customise FM radio settings 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select FM Radio. Press [ ] → Settings. Adjust the following settings to customise your FM radio: Option Function Region Select your region. Background playing Set whether or not to run the FM radio in the background while using other applications. If this feature is on, you can control the FM radio from the shortcuts panel.
Personal information 1 Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. 2 3 4 ›› Create a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select . . Select a memory location. If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact. 64 Personal information Enter contact information.
›› Find a contact 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 3 . Scroll up or down on the contact list. Select a contact’s name. Once you find a contact, you can: • • • • ›› Create your namecard call the contact by selecting a phone number. send a message by selecting Message. send an email message by selecting an email address. edit the contact information by pressing [ ] → Edit.
›› Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your phone contacts. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Press [ . ] → Get friends. Select an account. ›› Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts and send messages or email to an entire group. Start by creating a group.
›› Import or export contacts To export contacts from your device to a memory card, To import contact files (in vcf format) from a memory card to your device, 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 4 Select an option for importing a single contact file, multiple contact files, or all contact files, and select OK. 5 Press [ . ] → Import/Export → Import from SD card. Select a memory location. If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.
›› View social network activities You can view the recent activities of contacts in social network services, such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Activities. Select an item you want to view. → 3 4 Enter the details of the event as required. Select Done. ›› View events To change the calendar view, 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar.
›› Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time. 1 2 Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen. 3 To snooze or dismiss the reminder, select Snooze all or Dismiss all. Select a reminder to view more details about the event. Memo Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date. ›› Create a memo 1 2 3 4 5 6 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Memo.
›› View memos 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Memo. Select a memo to view its details. You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Send via → an option. Voice Recorder Learn to operate your device's voice recorder. To use the voice recorder, you must first insert a memory card. ›› Record a voice memo 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Voice Recorder. Select Record to start recording.
Web Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the ›› Browse web pages 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet to launch a specified homepage. To access a specific web page, select the URL input field, enter the web address of the web page, and select .
Number 1 2 Function Enter the web address of a web page to access. Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and recent internet history. The screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. While browsing the web page, use the following options: • To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen. You can also use the two finger zoom; Place your two fingers on the screen and slowly pinch or spread apart. • To open a new window, press [ ] → New window.
• To view the download history, press [ Downloads. • To customise browser settings, press [ Settings. ] → More → From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use the following options: ] → More → • To open the web page in the current window, select ›› Bookmark your favourite web pages If you know the web address of a web page, you can manually add a bookmark. To add a bookmark, 1 2 3 4 5 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet. Select → Bookmarks.
›› Access the frequently visited pages or • between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, 1 • in poor weather • around high voltage or electromagnetic fields 2 3 the recent history In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet. Select or inside buildings Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions. → Most visited or History. Select a web page to access.
2 Adjust the following settings to activate location services: Option Use wireless networks Use GPS satellites Function Set to use WLAN and/or mobile networks for finding your location. Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your location. ›› Search for a specific location 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Maps. The map will display your current location. If you are launching this application for the first time, select OK to confirm. Press [ 4 ] → Search or select .
4 5 6 7 Select a travel method (car, bus, or walk) and select Go. Select Show on map. When you are finished, press [ ] → Clear Map. Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends’ locations via Google Latitude™. 1 2 3 Select a travel route to view details of your trip (if necessary). In Idle mode, open the application list and select Latitude. The device automatically joins Latitude. Press [ ] → Add friends → Select from Contacts or Add via email address.
2 3 Select a category. Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category. Select a place name to view its details. To view the place on the map, select . 2 3 Navigation Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Navigation.
Google Search You can search for applications in your device and specific data on the web. 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Google Search. Enter a letter or a word of the data to search. Select the item's name you want to access. YouTube Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 78 Web ›› Watch videos 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube.
5 2 Control playback with the following keys: 2 1 Number 1 2 Function Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. Change the quality of the display. ›› Upload videos 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select YouTube. 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press [ ] → Upload and select a video. Skip to 8. If you want to upload new videos, select to turn on the camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. Select to start recording.
›› View the weather information 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select News & Weather. Select Weather at the top of the screen. Your device searches for your current location and displays the weather information. You can change the location to view the weather information in another region. Press [ ] → Settings → Weather settings and clear the check box next to Use my location. Then select a location in Set location.
1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Samsung Apps. Search for and download applications as desired. Market You can download games, ringtones, or other applications from the Android Market. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Market. Search for a file and download it to the device. ► p.
Connectivity • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced. • Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
›› Find and pair with other Bluetooth- ›› Send data using the Bluetooth wireless 1 1 2 3 enabled devices In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Bluetooth settings → Scan devices. Select a device. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select OK. Alternatively, select Accept to match the PIN between your device and the device.
2 3 When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). Select Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device (if necessary). Received data is saved to the bluetooth folder. Wi-Fi Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards.
›› Add a WLAN manually 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Add Wi-Fi network. Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type. Set the security settings depending on the selected security type. Select Save. Mobile AP You can set your device as a wireless access point for PCs or other devices and share your device's mobile network connection through the WLAN feature.
4 5 When you are finished, select Save. From another device, locate your device's name in the available connection list and connect to the network. USB tethering You can set your device as a wireless modem for PCs and share your device's mobile network connection via USB. 1 2 Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Tethering and portable hotspot.
›› Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.com). 1 2 Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. If Samsung Kies does not automatically launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC. Copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.
6 7 Copy files from the PC to the memory card. When you are finished, select Turn off USB storage. To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage device. Then remove the PC data cable from the PC. Otherwise, you may lose data stored on the memory card or damage the memory card.
›› Connect to a private network Option Function Enable L2TP secret Set to use the L2TP secret password. 1 Set L2TP secret Enter the L2TP secret password. 2 3 Set user certificate Set CA certificate DNS search domains Select a user certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you. You can import certificates from the VPN server or download from the web. Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you.
Tools Clock Learn to use clock display on the Idle screen, and set and control alarms for important events. ›› Use the clock display 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock. While using the clock display, use the following features: • To create or delete an alarm, select . • To access Gallery, select . 90 Tools • To launch the music player, select . • To return to the idle screen, select . ›› Set a new alarm 1 2 3 4 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock.
Calculator 1 Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. 2 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Press [ ] → Advanced panel to use scientific calculator. My Files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored on your memory card.
Quickoffice Learn to view Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files on your memory card. ›› Open a Quickoffice document 1 2 3 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Quickoffice. Select a Quickoffice program. Select SD Card → a document file. To create and edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files, create a Quickoffice account and purchase a licence. ›› Update Quickoffice You can download program updates, new Quickoffice products, or special offers.
Task Manager Voice Search With the task manager, you can view currently running applications, package size of applications, and memory information, and monitor the RAM memory. Learn to use the voice command feature to dial a number, send a message, or search for locations and information by voice. 1 2 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Task Manager. Use the following options: • Active applications: View the list of all the applications currently running on your device.
Settings ›› Wi-Fi settings Access the Settings menu 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select • Add Wi-Fi network: Add WLAN APs manually. 2 Settings. Select a setting category and select an option. Wireless and networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. ›› Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. 94 Settings • Wi-Fi: Turn the WLAN feature on or off. ► p.
›› Tethering and portable hotspot • USB tethering: Activate the USB tethering feature to share your device's mobile network connection with PCs via USB. When connected to a PC, your device is used as a wireless modem for a PC. ► p. 86 • Mobile AP: Activate the mobile AP feature to share your device's mobile network connection with PCs or other devices through the WLAN feature. ► p. 85 • Mobile AP settings: Change the settings to customise the mobile AP feature.
• Change PIN2: Change the PIN2, which is used to protect the primary PIN. • FDN list: Set up a list of contacts for fixed dialling. ›› Voicemail service Select your service provider's voicemail service. You can also select other voicemail services if you downloaded applications that support them. ›› Voicemail number Enter the number to access the voicemail service. You can obtain this number from your service provider. ›› Call forwarding Divert incoming calls to another number.
• Notification ringtone: Select a ringtone to alert you to Display • Audible touch tones: Set the device to sound when you Change the settings for the display. events, such as incoming messages and missed calls. touch the keys on the dialling screen. • Audible selection: Set the device to sound when you select an application or option. • Screen lock sounds: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen.
• Horizontal calibration: Calibrate the geomagnetic sensor when the compass or augment reality application shows incorrect information. • Keep the touch screen or keypad facing up during calibration. • Calibration may take some time, depending on your location or other circumstances. • Calibration may not be possible in areas with strong magnetic fields. If the calibration fails, move to another area and try again.
• Set up SIM card lock: -- Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock • • • • • • feature to require the PIN before using the device. -- Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data. Visible passwords: Set the device to display your password as you enter. Select device administrators: View device administrators installed on your device. You can activate device administrators to apply new policies to your device.
-- Allow mock locations: Allow mock locations and service information to be sent to a Location Manager service for testing. This is for application development. • Samsung Apps: Select a network connection (WLAN or packet switched data network) to get application update notification from Samsung Apps. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation.
Search Language and keyboard Change the Google Search settings. Change the settings for text input. • Google search: -- Show web suggestions: Set the device to display ›› Select language suggestions while you are entering a keyword. -- Use My Location: Set the device to use your current location for Google search and other Google services. -- Search history: Set the device to show the search history of your Google account. -- Manage search history: Manage the search history of your Google account.
• Enable tip indicator: Set to alert you to quick help by • • • • • • • • blinking the tip indicator. Auto-spacing: Set the device to automatically insert a space between words. Auto-capitalization: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark. Show complete trace: Set to display the trace of your dragging on the keyboard. Word choice window: Set how often the word list will display. Speed vs.
• Auto-capitalization: Set the device to automatically • • • • capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark. Handwriting settings: Customise the recognition time in Handwriting mode. Voice input: Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice on the Samsung keypad. Auto-full stop: Set the device to insert a period when you double-tap the space bar. Tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad.
›› Text-to-speech settings • Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an • • • • • • example. Install voice data for using the text-to-speech feature. Always use my settings: Set the device to use the settings you specify in applications rather than the default settings. Default engine: Set the speech synthesis engine to be used for spoken text. Install voice data: Download and install voice data for the text-to-speech feature. Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature.
• Select time zone: Set your home time zone. • Set time: Set the current time manually. • Use 24-hour format: Set to the time to be displayed in 24-hour format. • Select date format: Select a date format. About phone Access information about your device, check the device’s status, and learn how to use your device.
Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Password PIN PUK Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device. When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled, you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. You can disable this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu.
• Remove any protective covers from the touch screen. • • • • Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are not recommended for touch screen devices. Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the touch screen. Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre.
Incoming calls are not connected • Ensure that your device is turned on. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number. Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. When dialling from contacts, the call is not connected • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list. • Re-enter and save the number, if necessary.
• If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery (refer to your local ordinances for proper disposal instructions). Your device is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device's lifespan or performance.
Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: • Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting files from your device. • Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected. If the file is DRMprotected, ensure that you have the appropriate license or key to play the file.
Safety precautions Do not drop or cause an impact to the charger or the battery To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device. Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved by the manufacturer Warning: Prevent electric shock, fire, and explosion Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased.
• Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage • • • • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures. Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and batteries.
Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments • • • • Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the battery. Always comply with regulations, instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments. Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels or chemicals, and at blasting areas. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories.
• • • • • • Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic. Place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
• • Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time (such as on the dashboard of a car). Store the battery at 0 °C to 40 °C. Do not store your device with such metal objects as coins, keys and necklaces • • Your device may become deformed or malfunction. If the battery terminals are in contact with metal objects, it may cause a fire. Do not store your device near magnetic fields • • • Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields.
Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery • • Doing so may damage the device or cause explosion. If children use the device, make sure that they use the device properly. When speaking on the device: • • • • Hold the device upright, as you would with a traditional phone. Speak directly into the mouthpiece. Avoid contact with your device’s internal antenna. Touching the antenna may reduce the call quality or cause the device to transmit more radio frequency than necessary.
When cleaning your device: • • • Wipe your device or charger with a towel or a rubber. Clean the terminals of the battery with a cotton ball or a towel. Do not use chemicals or detergents. Install mobile devices and equipment with caution • • Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired.
Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your device may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Be sure to back up important data Samsung is not responsible for data loss. Do not distribute copyright-protected material Do not distribute copyright-protected material that you have recorded to others without the permission of the content owners.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.
Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use. You may not use any content or services in a manner that has not been authorised by the content owner or service provider.
Index access codes 106 airplane mode 17 alarms creating 90 stopping 90 battery charging 11 installing 9 Bluetooth activating 82 finding and pairing with devices 83 receiving data 83 sending data 83 brightness, display 27 calculator 91 calendar creating events 68 viewing events 68 call forwarding 40 call log 40 calls answering 37 forwarding 40 international numbers 38 making 37 rejecting 38 using headset 38 using options during voice 38 viewing missed 39 waiting 40 call waiting 40 camera capturing
device customising 26 indicator icons 19 keys 18 layout 17 settings 94 shortcuts panel 23 turning on or off 17 downloads applications 33 files 34 email sending 45 setting accounts 44 viewing 46 file manager 91 fixed dialling number mode 39 122 Index FM radio listening to 61 saving stations 62 gallery file formats 56 playing videos 57 viewing photos 57 Google Mail 43 Google Maps 74 Google Search 78 Google Talk 46 idle screen adding items 22 adding panels 24 internet see web browser language 1
multimedia messages sending 41 viewing 42 music player adding files 58 creating playlists 60 playing music 58 news and weather 79 PC connections mass storage 87 Samsung Kies 87 phonebook creating contacts 64 creating groups 66 creating your namecard 65 finding contacts 65 photos capturing 48 capturing a series 51 capturing by scene 50 capturing in smile shot 50 capturing panoramic 51 viewing 57 PIN lock 29 Samsung Apps 80 Samsung Kies 87 settings accessibility 104 accounts and sync 100 applications
time and date, set 26 touch screen locking 22 using 20 unpack 9 USIM card installing 9 locking 29 video player 57 videos capturing 54 playing 57 voice mail 42 voice recorder playing 70 recording 70 124 Index VPN connections connecting to 89 creating 88 web browser adding bookmarks 73 browsing web pages 71 WLAN activating 84 finding and connecting to networks 84 YouTube uploading videos 79 watching videos 78
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibility that the product GSM WCDMA Wi-Fi Mobile Phone : GT-S5570 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents. SAFETY EN 60950-1 : 2006 +A11:2009 EN 50332-1 : 2000 EN 50332-2 : 2003 SAR EN 50360 : 2001 EN 62209-1 : 2006 EMC EN 301 489-01 V1.8.1 (04-2008) EN 301 489-07 V1.3.1 (11-2005) EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (05-2009) EN 301 489-19 V1.2.
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Kies (PC Sync) 1. Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.com) and install it on your PC. 2. Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. If Samsung Kies does not automatically launch, doubleclick the Samsung Kies icon on your PC. Refer to the Kies help for more information.
