GT-E1280
user guide
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Some of the contents in this guide may differ from your device
depending on the software of the device or your service provider.
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Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time,
and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any
content or service will remain available for any period of time.
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This product includes certain free/open source software.
The exact terms of the licenses, disclaimers, acknowledgements
and notices are available on the Samsung's website
opensource.samsung.com.
www.samsung.com
Printed in Korea
GH68-37515B
English (EU). 09/2012. Rev. 1.0
Charging the battery
To AC power outlet
1.
Plug a charger into the multipurpose jack.
2.
Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
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Use only Samsung-approved chargers,
batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers
or cables can cause batteries to explode or
damage your device.
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Do not remove the battery before removing
the charger. This may damage the device.
To save energy, unplug the charger when not in
use. The charger does not have a power switch,
so you must unplug the charger from the electric
socket when not in use to avoid wasting power.
The device should remain close to the electric
socket while charging.
Making or answering a call
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To make a call, enter a phone number and press
[
].
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To end a call, press [
].
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To call a recently dialled number, press [
] to select
a number, and press [
] again to dial the number.
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To make a call using the phonebook, press <
Menu>
→ Contacts → Contact list select a contact and
press [
].
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To answer an incoming call, press [
].
Listening to the FM radio
<Menu> → FM radio
Activate the FM radio
1.
Plug a headset into the device.
2.
Press the Confirm key to turn on the FM radio.
3.
Press <
Yes> to start automatic tuning.
You will be asked to start automatic tuning when
accessing the FM radio for the first time.
4.
Control the FM radio using the following keys:
Keys
Function
Confirm key
Turn the FM radio on or off.
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Left/Right: Fine-tune the
frequency; Search for the next
Navigation key
available station (press and hold).
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Up/Down: Adjust the volume.
Add a radio station to the favourites list
1.
Plug a headset into the device.
2.
Press <
Options> → Add to Favourites.
3.
Assign a key and press <
Select>.
Device layout
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6
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7
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8
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5
Turning your device on or off
Turn your device on
Press and hold the Power key, then enter your PIN and
press <OK>, if necessary.
Turn your device off
Press and hold the Power key.
If the battery is fully discharged or removed from
the device, the time and date will be reset.
Sending and viewing messages
<Menu> → Messages
Send a message
1.
Press
Create message.
2.
Press <
Options> → Add recipients → Contact list
to open the phonebook.
3.
Select a contact and press <
Options> → Add.
Or, enter a contact number.
4.
Scroll down and enter a text message.
5.
Press <
Options> → Send.
View a message
Press Inbox and select a message to read.
Customising your device
Settings control how applications and functions operate.
Change them to customise the device. Appearances,
sound profiles, call actions and many more can be
customised.
<Menu> → Settings
Menu
Description
Change alert type, ringtone, volume,
Profiles
etc.
Display
Alter wallpaper, theme, brightness, etc.
Time and date
Change time and date of the device.
Phone
Change device language, etc.
Applications
Set application settings.
Security
Set locks or change passwords.
Network
Change network profiles settings.
Clear phone memory, manage the
Memory
memory status.
Reset
Reset the device.
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Navigation key
Softkeys
From the Home screen,
Perform actions indicated at
access user-defined menus;
the bottom of the display
In the Menu screen, scroll
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through menu options
Power key
Pre-defined menus might
differ, depending on your
Turn the device on or off
service provider
(press and hold); End a call;
In the Menu screen, cancel
2
an input and return to the
Dial Key
Home screen
Make or answer a call; From
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the Home screen, retrieve
Confirm key
recently dialled, missed, or
In the Menu screen, select
received numbers
the highlighted menu option,
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or confirm an input
Voicemail key
The key might perform
From the Home screen,
differently, depending on
access voice mails (press
your region
and hold)
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4
Silent mode key
Keypad lock key
From the Home screen,
From the Home screen, lock
activate or deactivate the
or unlock the keypad (press
silent mode (press and hold)
and hold)
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Alphanumeric keys
Accessing menus
To access your device's menus or options,
Navigation key
Scroll to each menu.
Confirm key
Launch a menu or an application.
<Menu>
Open the Menu screen.
<Back>
Return to previous screen.
Close menu or application and return to
[
]
the Home screen.
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When you access a menu requiring the PIN2,
you must enter the PIN2 supplied by the SIM
card. For details, contact your service provider.
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Samsung is not responsible for any loss of
passwords or private information or other
damage caused by illegal software.
Managing your contacts
Save your data such as names, phone numbers and
personal information in the device memory, SIM card.
<Menu> → Contacts
Add a new contact
1.
Press
Create contact → a memory location
(if necessary).
2.
Select a number type (if necessary)
3.
Enter contact information and press the Confirm key.
Edit a contact
1.
Select a contact and press <
Options> → Edit.
2.
Edit items and press the Confirm key to save.
Delete a contact
Select a contact and press <Options> → Delete.
You can change the memory location by
pressing <Menu> → Contacts → Management
→ Save new contacts to and selecting a
memory location.
Adjusting the sound profiles
<Menu> → Settings → Profiles
Change the ringtone
1.
Select a profile and press <
Options> → Edit.
2.
Press
Call ringtone.
3.
Choose a ringtone and press the Confirm key.
Change the message alert tone
Options> → Edit.
1.
Select a profile and press <
2.
Press
Message alert tone.
3.
Choose a tone and press the Confirm key.
Adjust the volume of the ringtone
Options> → Edit.
1.
Select a profile and press <
2.
Press
Volume → Call alert type.
3.
Adjust the volume and press <
Save>.
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 switch to another profile, select it from the list.
Your device displays the following status indicators on
the top of the screen:
Icon Description
Icon Description
No SIM card
Normal profile
activated
No signal
Silent profile
Signal strength
activated
Battery power level
Connected with PC
Call in progress
Alarm activated
Call diverting
FM radio on
activated
Roaming (outside of
New text message
normal service area)
(SMS)
Current time
10:00
SOS message
feature activated
Entering text
Change the text input mode
Change to uppercase, lowercase, or switch
Press [ ]
to Number mode.
Switch between T9 and ABC mode.
Press and
Depending on your region, you might be
hold [ ]
able to use an input mode for your specific
language.
Press [ ]
Switch to Symbol mode.
Press and
Select an input mode or change input
hold [ ]
language.
T9 mode
1.
Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an
entire word.
2.
When the word displays correctly, press [
0] to insert
a space. If the 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 appears on the display.
Using the alarm
<Menu> → Alarms
Set a new alarm
1.
Press <
Select>.
2.
Enter details and press <
Save>.
Stop an alarm
When an alarm rings,
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Press <
Confirm> to stop the alarm.
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Press <
Snooze> to silence the alarm for the snooze
period.
Deactivate an alarm
1.
Select an item and press <
Select>.
2.
Set
Alarm activation to Off.
Using shortcuts
<Menu> → Settings → Phone → Shortcuts
Edit shortcuts
1.
Select a Navigation key and press <
Option> →
Change.
2.
Select an application to assign and press the
Confirm key.
Installing the SIM card and battery
1.
Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card.
Back cover
SIM card
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Doing so may damage the cover.
2.
Insert the battery and replace the back cover.
Battery
Number mode
Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a
number.
Symbol mode
Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a
symbol.
Other features for text input
Navigation key
Move the cursor.
Press <Clear>
Delete characters one by one.
Press and hold
Delete characters quickly.
<Clear>
Press [0]
Insert a space.
Press [1]
Enter punctuation marks.
Managing your calendar
<Menu> → Calendar
Create an event
1.
Press <
Options> → Create.
2.
Enter details of the event and press <
Options>
→ Save.
Customising the Home screen
Customise your Home screen with your favourite
applications, contacts, calendar, and many more.
<Menu> → Settings → Display →
Shortcuts toolbar
Customize the shortcuts toolbar
1.
Press <
Options> → Edit.
2.
Select items to add to the shortcuts toolbar and
press <Save>.
New items can be added to empty spaces.