Samsung Gt B2710 Users Manual

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Using this manual
Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile phone.
This phone will provide you with high quality mobile
communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s
exceptional technology and high standards.
This user manual has been specially designed to guide you
through the functions and features of your phone.

Read me first
•	 Please read all safety precautions and this manual

carefully before using your phone to ensure safe and
proper use.
•	 The descriptions in this manual are based on the default
settings of your phone.
•	 Images and screenshots used in this user manual may
differ in appearance from the actual product.

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•	 Content in this user manual may differ from the product,
or from software provided by service providers or
carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice.
Refer to www.samsung.com for the latest version of the
user manual.
•	 Available features and additional services may vary by
phone, software, or service provider.
•	 Applications and their functions may vary by country,
region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not
liable for performance issues caused by third-party
applications.
•	 You may upgrade your mobile phone’s software by
accessing www.samsung.com.
•	 Sound sources, wallpapers, and images provided in this
phone are licenced for limited use between Samsung
and their respective owners. Extracting and using
these materials for commercial or other purposes is an
infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for
such copyright infringement by the user.
•	 Please keep this manual for future reference.

Instructional icons

→

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)

Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will
see in this manual:
Warning—situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause damage to
your phone or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information

►

Square brackets—phone keys; for example:
[ ] (represents the Power/End key)

[

]

<

> Angled brackets—softkeys that control different
functions at each screen; for example: 
(represents the OK softkey)

Refer to—pages with related information; for
example: ► p.12 (represents “see page 12”)

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Copyright

Trademarks

Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics

•	 SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered

This user manual is protected under international
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No part of this user manual may be reproduced,
distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording, or storing in any information storage and
retrieval system, without the prior written permission of
Samsung Electronics.

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•	 All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of
their respective owners.

Contents
Assembling .............................................. 8
Unpack ................................................................... 8
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ....... 8
Charge the battery ............................................ 10
Insert a memory card (optional) .................... 12

Getting started . .................................... 15
Turn your phone on and off ............................ 15
Get to know your phone .................................. 15
Lock or unlock the keys .................................... 20
Access menus ..................................................... 20

Customise your phone ..................................... 20
Enter text ............................................................. 25

Communication .................................... 26
Calling . ................................................................. 26
Logs . ..................................................................... 29
Messages ............................................................. 31
Email ..................................................................... 35
Instant messenger . ........................................... 36

Entertainment ....................................... 37
Camera ................................................................. 37
Media browser ................................................... 39
Contents 5

Music . ................................................................... 40
FM radio ............................................................... 42
Games and more ............................................... 43

Synchronise . ....................................................... 53
Communities ...................................................... 53
Community websites . ...................................... 54

Personal information ........................... 45

Connectivity .......................................... 55

Contacts ............................................................... 45
Calendar . ............................................................. 47
Task ....................................................................... 47
Memo ................................................................... 48
Voice recorder .................................................... 48

Bluetooth . ........................................................... 55
GPS ........................................................................ 58
PC connections . ................................................. 58

Web ......................................................... 50
Internet ................................................................ 50
Downloads .......................................................... 52
Google .................................................................. 52
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Tools ........................................................ 61
Alarms .................................................................. 61
Calculator ............................................................ 61
Compass .............................................................. 62
Convertor . ........................................................... 62
Image editor ....................................................... 62

My files ................................................................. 64
Pedometer . ......................................................... 65
Search ................................................................... 65
Stopwatch ........................................................... 66
Timer . ................................................................... 66
World clock . ........................................................ 66

Settings . ................................................. 68
Access the Settings menu . .............................. 68
Sound profiles .................................................... 68
Display . ................................................................ 68
Time and date . ................................................... 68
Phone ................................................................... 69
Call . ....................................................................... 69

Applications ........................................................ 69
Security ................................................................ 70
PC connections . ................................................. 70
Network ............................................................... 70
Profile wizard ...................................................... 71
Memory . .............................................................. 71
Reset ..................................................................... 71
About phone ...................................................... 71

Troubleshooting ................................... 72
Safety precautions ............................... 75
Index ....................................................... 85
Contents

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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:

•	 Mobile phone
•	 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.

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Assembling

•	 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.
•	 The supplied accessories perform best for your
phone.
•	 Accessories other than the supplied ones may not
be compatible with your phone.

Install the SIM or USIM card and
battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive
a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription
details, such as your personal identification number (PIN)
and optional services. To use UMTS services, you can
purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)
card.

To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,

1	
2	 Turn the screw anti-clockwise to unlock the back cover,
If the phone is on, press and hold [

3	 Insert the SIM or USIM card.

] to turn it off.

and then remove the cover.

•	 Place the SIM or USIM card into the phone with
the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

•	 If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can

only use your phone’s non-network services and
some menus.

Do not use your fingernails to unscrew. Use a coin or
screw driver, instead.

4	 Insert the battery.

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5	 Replace the back cover and turn the screw clockwise
to lock the cover.

Charge the battery
Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge
the battery.
You can charge the phone with the provided travel adapter
or by connecting the phone to a PC with a PC data cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries
to explode or damage your phone.

Ensure the cover is completely closed and the screw
is tightly fastened to avoid water damage.

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When your battery is low, the phone will emit a
warning tone and display a low battery message.
The battery icon
will also be empty and blinking.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will
automatically power off. Recharge your battery to
continue using your phone.

›› Charge with the travel adapter
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.

3	 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power

outlet.
•	 You can use the phone while it is charging, but it
may take longer to fully charge the battery.
•	 While charging, the phone may heat up. This
is normal and should not affect your phone’s
lifespan or performance.
•	 If your phone is not working properly, bring your
phone and the charger to a Samsung Service
Centre.

4	 When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause
serious damage to the phone. Any damages due to
misuse are not covered by the warranty.

no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the
phone and then from the power outlet.
Do not remove the battery before removing the
travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the
phone.

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›› Charge with the PC data cable

Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.

1	 Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side
of the phone.

2	 Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the
multifunction jack.

3	 Connect the other end of the PC data cable into a USB
port on a PC.
Depending on the type of PC data cable you are
using, it may take some time before charging
begins.

4	 When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is

no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the
phone and then from the PC.

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Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert
a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ or
microSDHC™ memory cards with maximum capacities
of 16 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and
type).
Samsung uses approved industry standards for
memory cards, but some brands may not be fully
compatible with your phone. Using an incompatible
memory card may damage your phone or the
memory card and can corrupt data stored on the
card.

•	 Your phone supports only the FAT file structure for

memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a different file structure, your phone will ask you to
reformat the memory card.
•	 Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten
the lifespan of memory cards.

1	 Turn the screw anti-clockwise to unlock the cover, and
then remove the cover.

2	 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
facing down.

4	 Insert the battery.
5	 Replace the back cover and turn the screw clockwise
to lock the cover.

›› Remove the memory card

1	 Ensure that the memory card is not in the middle of an
operation.

2	 Turn the screw anti-clockwise to unlock the cover, and
then remove the cover.

3	 Gently push the memory card down, and then slide it
backward until it locks in place.

3	 Gently push the memory card into the slot until it

disengages from the phone, and then slide it out of the
memory card slot.
Do not remove a memory card while the phone is
transferring or accessing information, as this could
result in loss of data or damage to the memory card
or phone.

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›› Format the memory card

Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibilities with your phone. Format the memory
card only on the phone.
In Menu mode, select Settings → Memory → Memory
card → Format memory card → .
Before formatting the memory card, remember to
make backup copies of all important data stored in
your phone. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover loss of data resulting user actions.

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Getting started
Turn your phone on and off
To turn on your phone,

1	 Press and hold [ ].
2	 Enter your PIN and press  (if necessary).
3	 When the setup wizard opens, customise your phone
as desired by following the screen.

To turn off your phone, repeat step 1 above.

•	 Follow all posted warnings and directions from

official personnel when in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes
and hospitals.
•	 To use your phone's non-network services only,
switch to the offline profile. ► p. 21

Get to know your phone

›› Phone layout

Flashlight

Earpiece
Display
Volume key

Left softkey
Dial key
Alphanumeric
keys
Special function
keys

4-way navigation
key
Right softkey
Power/End key
Confirm key

Mouthpiece

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›› Maintain your water and dust resistant
feature

Your phone offers limited protection against accidental
exposure to water in some conditions, but you should
never intentionally immerse the phone in water.
Flash key

Speaker
Camera lens

Multifunction
jack

Back cover

•	 Do not expose your phone to high

water pressures or any other liquids,
such as salt water, ionized water or
dirty water.

•	 If the phone gets wet, dry it

thoroughly with a clean soft cloth.

Internal antenna

•	 Ensure that all covers are properly
aligned and tightly closed.

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•	 Always keep the back cover and multifunction jack cover
and the area around them clean and be careful to avoid
damaging them. If the back cover or multifunction jack
cover become contaminated, they may not provide
protection from dust and water.

Key

Function
Dial

•	 Any service performed on the phone may reduce the

water and dust protection. Avoid exposing the phone to
dust and water if any service has been performed on it.

•	 Exposing the phone to extreme temperatures may

4-way
navigation

reduce the water and dust protection. Use your phone at
-20 °C to 50 °C.

›› Keys

Confirm

Key

Function
Volume

Adjust the phone’s volume.

Softkey

Perform actions indicated at
the bottom of the display.

Power/
End

Make or answer a call; In
Idle mode, retrieve recently
dialled, missed, or received
numbers.
Scroll through menu options;
In Idle mode, access userdefined menus (left/right/up/
down); In Idle mode, press
and hold the Navigation key
down to make a fake call.
In Menu mode, select the
highlighted menu option or
confirm an input.
Turn the phone on or off
(press and hold); End a call;
In Menu mode, return to Idle
mode.

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Key

Function
Alphanumeric

Special
function

Flash

Enter numbers, letters, and
special characters.
Enter special characters or
perform special functions; In
Idle mode, press and hold [ ]
to lock or unlock the keys;
Press and hold [ ] for the
silent profile.
Turn the flash on (press and
hold) or turn the flash off.

›› Indicator icons

Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.

Icon

Definition
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
Voice call in progress
Video call in progress
SOS message feature activated
Browsing the web
Connected to secured web page

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Icon

Definition

Icon

Definition

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Normal profile activated

Call diverting activated

Silent profile activated

Connected with PC

Music playback in progress

Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset
connected

Music playback paused

Bluetooth activated
Alarm activated
Memory card inserted
New text message (SMS)
New multimedia message (MMS)

FM radio on
FM radio suspended
Web pages containing RSS feeds
Battery power level
Current time

New email message
New voice mail message
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Lock or unlock the keys

Customise your phone

You can lock the keys to prevent any unwanted phone
operations. To lock the keys, press and hold [ ]. To unlock
these keys, press and hold [ ].

Get more from your phone by customising it to match your
preferences.

When the auto keypad lock is on, the keys will be locked
automatically after the display turns off.

Access menus
To access your phone’s menus,

1	 In Idle mode, press  or the Confirm key to
access Menu mode.

2	 Use the Navigation key to scroll to a menu or option.
3	 Press