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  To add a new contact  

In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press 

1. 

<

Options

>.

Select 

2. 

Add to Contacts

 → a memory location 

(if necessary).
Select 

3. 

Create contact

.

Select a number type (if necessary).

4. 

Enter contact information.

5. 

Press the Confirm key or press <

6. 

Options

> → 

Save

 to add the contact to memory.

  To find a contact  

In Menu mode, select 

1. 

Contacts

.

Enter the first few letters of the name you want 

2. 

to find.
Select the contact’s name from the contact list.

3. 

Listen to FM radio

  To listen to the FM radio  

In Menu mode, select 

1. 

FM radio

.

Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio.

2. 

Press <

3. 

Yes

> to start automatic tuning.

The radio scans and saves available stations 

automatically.

Summary of Contents for GT-E1252

Page 1: ...d in Korea Code No GH68 31213A English IND 08 2010 Rev 1 2 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider www samsungmobile com ...

Page 2: ...GT E1252 user manual ...

Page 3: ...ote 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 message represents Messages followed by Create message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power End key Angled brackets softkeys that control different functions at each screen for example OK represents the OK ...

Page 4: ...3 Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this phone are the property of their respective owners Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc ...

Page 5: ...e smart home screen 12 Customise your phone 15 Manage your SIM cards 16 Use basic call functions 17 Send and view messages 18 Enter text 18 Add and find contacts 20 Using advanced functions 23 Use advanced call functions 23 Use advanced phonebook functions 26 Use advanced messaging functions 27 Activate and send an SOS message 28 Make fake calls 29 Record and play voice memos 29 Create a world clo...

Page 6: ...encies or measurements 31 Set a countdown timer 31 Use the stopwatch 32 Create new tasks 32 Create a text memo 32 Manage your calendar 33 Activate the torch light 33 Back up your data 34 Troubleshooting 35 Safety and usage information 40 ...

Page 7: ...6 Introducing your mobile phone In this section learn about your mobile phone s layout keys and icons Phone layout 2 3 1 4 8 5 6 9 7 ...

Page 8: ...ails press and hold 4 Keypad lock key In Idle mode lock or unlock the keypad press and hold 5 Softkeys Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display 6 Power End key Turn the phone on or off press and hold End a call In Menu mode cancel input and return to Idle mode 7 Confirm key In Idle mode access Menu mode In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input Depending on ...

Page 9: ...n Icon Definition Signal strength Call in progress Call diverting activate SOS message feature activated Roaming outside of normal service area FM radio on Alarm activated New text message SMS New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level ...

Page 10: ... phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use Install the SIM card and battery Remove the back cover and insert the SIM 1 card Back cover SIM card Insert the battery and replace the back cover 2 Battery ...

Page 11: ...apter into the multifunction jack Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a 2 power outlet When charging is finished unplug the travel 3 adapter Do not remove the battery from the phone before unplugging the travel adapter first Otherwise the phone may be damaged ...

Page 12: ...egister new SIM cards Assign a name and signal icon to the SIM cards 4 by following the on screen instruction To turn your phone off repeat step 1 above Access menus To access your phone s menus In Idle mode press 1 Menu to access Menu mode You may need to press the Confirm key to access Menu mode depending on your region or service provider When you are using the smart home screen you cannot use ...

Page 13: ...is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software Use the smart home screen The smart home screen allows you to access your favourite applications and contacts and view upcoming events or tasks You can customise the smart home screen to fit your preferences and needs When you are using the smart home screen the Navigation key does not a...

Page 14: ...the smart home idle items Press the Navigation key to scroll through the items on the smart home screen and press the Confirm key to select an item The following items are available Available items may vary depending on your service provider Shortcuts toolbar access your favourite applications You can customise the shortcut toolbar as desired My buddies access contacts that are saved in the favour...

Page 15: ...and date To customise the shortcut toolbar In Menu mode select 1 Settings Display Smart home Press 2 Edit Scroll to 3 Shortcuts toolbar and press Options Edit shortcuts Select a menu to change or an empty location 4 Press 5 Edit Select the menus you want 6 Press the Navigation key right to select submenus if necessary Press 7 Save ...

Page 16: ...profile In Menu mode select 1 Settings Sound profiles Select a profile you want 2 To edit a sound profile In Menu mode select 1 Settings Sound profiles Scroll to a profile and press 2 Edit Customise the sound settings as desired 3 To set menu shortcuts In Menu mode select 1 Settings Phone Shortcuts Select a key to use as a shortcut 2 Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key 3 ...

Page 17: ...able to receive a call from the other subscription for the other SIM card To set time for automatic subscription changes In Idle mode press and hold 1 Select 2 SIM auto switch Press 3 Change to activate the auto switch feature Set the starting and ending time to change 4 subscription Press 5 Save To change the names and icons of the SIM cards In Idle mode press and hold 1 Select 2 Register card Se...

Page 18: ...e call press 2 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 During a call press the Confirm key to activate 1 the speaker To switch back to the earpiece press the 2 Confirm key again In noisy environments you may have difficulty hearing the calls while using the speakerphone feature ...

Page 19: ...n To end a call press and hold the headset button Send and view messages To send a text message In Menu mode select 1 Messages Create message Enter a recipient number and scroll down 2 Enter your message text p 3 18 Press the Confirm key to send the message 4 To view a text message In Menu mode select 1 Messages Inbox Select a text message 2 Enter text You can enter text by pressing keys on the ke...

Page 20: ...Press and hold to select an input method change the input language or access your word list T9 mode Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter 1 an entire word When the word displays correctly press 2 0 to insert a space If the correct 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 ...

Page 21: ...gation key To delete characters one by one press Clear To quickly delete characters press and hold Clear 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 Options Settings Save new contacts to a memo...

Page 22: ...irm key or press 6 Options Save to add the contact to memory To find a contact In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Enter the first few letters of the name you want 2 to find Select the contact s name from the contact list 3 Listen to FM radio To listen to the FM radio In Menu mode select 1 FM radio Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio 2 Press 3 Yes to start automatic tuning The radio scans and s...

Page 23: ...ff Navigation Left Right Select an available radio station Up Down Adjust the volume Listening to the FM radio without a headset may reduce battery charge more quickly When the current radio signal is weak plug a headset To set up your favourite station list In Menu mode select 1 FM radio Select a radio station to add to the favourite 2 station list Press 3 Options Add to Favourites ...

Page 24: ...alls you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call Press 1 Open Scroll to the missed call you want to dial 2 Press 3 to dial To call a recently dialled number In Idle mode press 1 to display a list of recent numbers Scroll to the number you want and press 2 to dial To hold a call or retrieve a held call Press Hold to place a call on hold or press Retrieve to retrieve a held ca...

Page 25: ...an answer a second incoming call Press 1 to answer the second call The first call is automatically placed on hold Press 2 Swap to switch between the two calls During a call using a subscription for a SIM card your phone is unable to receive a call from the other subscription for the other SIM card To make a multiparty call conference call Call the first party you want to add to the 1 multiparty ca...

Page 26: ... contact from the phonebook In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Scroll to the number you want to dial and press 2 to dial To reject a call To reject an incoming call press The caller will hear a busy tone To reject calls from certain numbers automatically use the auto rejection To activate the auto rejection and set up the reject list In Menu mode select 1 Settings Call All calls Auto reject Press 2 Ch...

Page 27: ... select 1 Contacts Press 2 Options Settings My namecard Enter your personal details and press the 3 Confirm key To create a group of contacts In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Scroll right to 2 Groups Press 3 Options Create group Enter a group name and press the Confirm key 4 To set a group ringtone press 5 Options Group ringtone the Confirm key Select a ringtone category a ringtone 6 Press 7 Options...

Page 28: ...your text and press the Confirm key to 3 save the template To insert text templates in new messages In Menu mode select 1 Messages Create message In the text input field press 2 Options Add text Template a template Select an empty location you want to set 3 You can access your favourite stations by pressing the location number on the keypad from the FM radio screen ...

Page 29: ... the Confirm key to open 3 the recipient list Press 4 Search to open your contact list Select a contact 5 Select a number if necessary 6 Press the Confirm key to save the recipients 7 Scroll down and set the number of times to 8 repeat the SOS message Press 9 Back Yes To send an SOS message With the keys locked press 1 four times to send an SOS message to preset numbers The phone switches to SOS m...

Page 30: ...when the keys are locked Record and play voice memos To record a voice memo In Menu mode select 1 Voice recorder Press the Confirm key to start recording 2 Speak your memo into the microphone 3 When you are finished speaking press 4 Stop To play a voice memo From the voice recorder screen press 1 Options Go to My voice clips Select a file 2 Create a world clock In Menu mode select 1 Applications W...

Page 31: ...ntrol alarms for important events To set a new alarm In Menu mode select 1 Alarms Press 2 Create Set the details of the alarm 3 Press 4 Save or the Confirm key To stop an alarm When the alarm sounds Press Confirm or the Confirm key to stop the alarm Press Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period To deactivate an alarm In Menu mode select 1 Alarms ...

Page 32: ...ematical operations Convert currencies or measurements In Menu mode select 1 Applications Convertor a conversion type Enter the currencies or measurements and 2 units in the appropriate fields Set a countdown timer In Menu mode select 1 Applications Timer Enter the time to count down and press 2 Start Press 3 Yes to set the timer to run in the background if necessary When the timer expires press a...

Page 33: ...ss 3 Start to begin the stopwatch Press the Confirm key to record times 4 When you are finished press 5 Stop Press 6 Reset to clear recorded times Create new tasks In Menu mode select 1 Applications Task Press 2 Create Enter the details of the task 3 Press 4 Save or the Confirm key Create a text memo In Menu mode select 1 Memo Press 2 Create Enter your memo text and press the Confirm 3 key ...

Page 34: ...eate an event type Enter the details of the event 3 Press 4 Save or the Confirm key To view events In Menu mode select 1 Calendar Select a date on the calendar 2 Select an event to view its details 3 Activate the torch light The torch light feature helps you see in dark places by making the flash as bright as possible To activate the torch light press and hold To deactivate the torch light press ...

Page 35: ... select 1 Settings Backup manager Select 2 Backup Select a category and select items to back up 3 Press 4 Backup or press Options Backup To restore your data In Menu mode select 1 Settings Backup manager Select 2 Restore Select a memory location if necessary 3 Select a category 4 Press 5 Options a restoring option and specify which data to restore The data will be saved in appropriate applications...

Page 36: ... using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card You can disable this feature by using the PIN lock menu PUK Your SIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the ...

Page 37: ...ith weak signals or poor reception you may lose your connection to the network Move to another area and try again Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your phone is turned on Ensur...

Page 38: ...nal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again 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 Ensure that you have not set call barring for the contact s phone number The phone beeps and the battery icon flash...

Page 39: ... your phone for an extended period of time your phone may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your phone s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile phone must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge t...

Page 40: ...C or deleting files from your phone Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate license or key to play the file Ensure that your phone supports the file type A connection is not established when you connect the phone to a PC Ensure that the PC data cable you are using is compatible with your phone Ensur...

Page 41: ...ildren and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed Protect your hearing Excessive exposure to sound at high volumes can cause hearing damage Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversat...

Page 42: ... 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 Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries or phones Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batter...

Page 43: ...explosive environments Do not use your phone at refuelling points service stations or near fuels or chemicals Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions Your phone could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the p...

Page 44: ...ty Safety precautions Drive safely at all times Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving Use hands free accessories to increase your safety when possible 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...

Page 45: ...r phone or switch to a mode that disables the wireless functions when directed by airline personnel Protect the phone and batteries from damage Avoid exposing your phone and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C or above 45 C Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the phone and reduce the charging capacity and life of your phone and batteries Prevent batteries from c...

Page 46: ...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 If your phone has a camera flash or light avoid using it close to the eyes of children or animals Your phone may be damaged by exp...

Page 47: ... electronic equipment such as pacemakers hearing aids medical devices and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone s internal antenna Internal antenna ...

Page 48: ...charge and must be recharged before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batteries only for their intended purpose Handle SIM cards or memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrical...

Page 49: ... telecommunications equipment These standards prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a maximum exposure level known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR of 2 0 W kg During testing the maximum SAR recorded for this model was 0 938 W kg In normal use the actual SAR is likely to be much lower as the phone has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the near...

Page 50: ...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 s...

Page 51: ... can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system 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 ...

Page 52: ...ANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SAMSUNG DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY VALIDITY TIMELINESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ATTORNEY FEES EXPENSES O...

Page 53: ...ities over which Samsung has no control Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any interruption or suspension of any content or service made available through this device Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the content and services Any question or request for service relating to the co...

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