Icon Description
No signal
Signal strength
Network searching
GPRS network
connected
EDGE network
connected
Call in progress
Browsing the web
Connecting to
secured web page
Roaming (outside of
normal service area)
Call diverting
activated
No SIM card
Bluetooth activated
Alarm activated
Memory card
inserted
FM radio on
Icon Description
FM radio suspended
Music playback in
progress
Music playback
paused
New text message
(SMS)
New multimedia
message (MMS)
New email message
New configuration
message
New push message
New voice m ail
message
Normal profile
activated
Silent profile
activated
Battery power level
10:00
Current time
Install the SIM card and battery
Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card. 1.
Insert the battery and replace the back cover . 2.
Charge the battery
Plug a travel adapter 1.
into the multifunction jack.
When charging is 2.
finished, unplug the
travel adapter .
Do not remove the battery from the phone •
before unplugging the travel adapter first.
Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.
T o 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 . The travel adapter should remain close
to the socket when in use.
Insert a memory card (optional)
Y our phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™
memory cards up to 16 GB (depending on memory card
manufacturer and type).
Formatting the memory card on a PC may •
cause incompatibility with your phone. Format
the memory card only on the phone.
Frequent writing and erasing of data will •
shorten the life span of memory cards.
Remove the back cover . 1.
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured 2.
contacts facing up.
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until 3.
it locks in place.
Replace the back cover . 4.
Instructional icons
Note: 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 softkey)
T urn your phone on or off
T o turn your phone on,
Press and hold [ 1.
].
Enter your PIN and press < 2. Confirm > (if necessary).
If the battery remains fully discharged or
removed from the device, the time and date will
be reset.
T o turn your phone of f, repeat step 1 above.
Access menus
T o access your phone’ s menus,
In Idle mode, press < 1. Menu > to access Menu mode.
Y ou may need to press the Confirm key to
access Menu mode depending on your region
or service provider .
Use the Navigation key to scroll to a menu or 2.
option.
Press < 3. Select > or the Confirm key to confirm the
highlighted option.
Press < 4. Back > to move up one level; Press [
] to
return to Idle mode.
When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, •
you must enter the PIN2 supplied by the
SIM card. For details, contact your service
provider .
Samsung is not responsible for any loss of •
passwords or private information or other
damages caused by illegal software.
Make a call
In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone 1.
number .
Press [ 2.
] to dial the number .
T o end the call, press [ 3.
].
Answer a call
When a call comes in, press [ 1. ].
T o end the call, press [ 2.
].
Call a recently dialled number
In Idle mode, press [ 1. ] to display a list of recent
numbers.
Scroll left or right to select a call type. 2.
Scroll up or down to select a number or name. 3.
Press the Confirm key to view details of the call or 4.
[
] to dial the number .
Adjust the volume
T o adjust the volume of the ringtone
In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Sound profiles .
Scroll to the profile you are using. 2.
If you are using the silent profile, you are not
allowed to adjust the volume of the ringtone.
Press < 3. Edit > → V olume.
Scroll to 4. Call alert .
Scroll left or right to adjust the volume level and 5.
press <Save >.
T o 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.
In noisy environments, you may have difficulty
hearing the calls while using the speakerphone
feature. For better audio performance, use the
normal phone mode.
Change your ringtone
In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Sound profiles .
Scroll to the profile you are using. 2.
If you are using the silent profile, you are not
allowed to change the ringtone.
Press < 3. Edit > → V oice call ringtone.
Select a memory location (if necessary). 4.
Select a ringtone. 5.
T o switch to another profile, select it from the list.
Use the smart home screen
The smart home screen allows you to access your
favourite applications and contacts and view upcoming
events or tasks. Y ou 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 work as shortcuts.
T o add items to the smart home screen
In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Display → Smart
home and scroll left or right to a smart home screen.
Press < 2. Edit >.
Select the items to display on the smart home 3.
screen.
For the shortcuts toolbar , you can add or delete
the shortcuts as desired. Press <Options > → Edit
shortcuts.
Press < 4. Options > → Save .
Press the Confirm key . 5.
Y ou can change the idle screen to another style.
In Menu mode, select Settings → Display →
Smart home and scroll left or right to a style
you want.
T o access the smart home items
Press the Navigation key to scroll through the items on
the smart home screen and press the Confirm key to
select an item.
Enter text
T o change the text input mode
Press and hold [• ] to switch between T9 and ABC
modes. Depending on your country , you may be able
to access an input mode for your specific language.
Press [•
] to change case or switch to Number mode.
Press [•
] to switch to Symbol mode.
Press and hold [•
] to select an input mode or change
the input language.
T9 mode
Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an 1.
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 appears on the display .
Number mode
Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a
number .
Symbol mode
Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a
symbol.
T o move the cursor , press the Navigation key .•
T o delete characters one by one, press •
<Clear>. T o delete all of the characters, press
and hold <Clear >.
T o insert a space between characters, press •
[0 ].
T o change the line, press [• 0 ] three times.
T o enter punctuation marks, press [• 1 ].
Add a new contact
The memory location to save new contacts may
be preset depending on your service provider .
T o change the memory location, in Menu mode,
select Contacts → <Options > → Settings →
Save new contacts to → a memory location.
In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press 1.
<Options>.
Select 2. Add to Contacts → Create contact → a
memory location (if necessary).
Select a number type (if necessary). 3.
Enter contact information. 4.
Press the Confirm key or press < 5. Options > → Save
to add the contact to memory .
Send and view messages
T o send a text message or multimedia message
In Menu mode, select 1. Messages → Create
message.
Enter a recipient number and scroll down. 2.
Enter the message text. 3.
See “Enter text.”
For sending as a text message, skip to step 5.
For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4.
Press < 4. Options > → Add multimedia and add
an item.
Press the Confirm key to send the message. 5.
T o view a text or multimedia messages
In Menu mode, select 1. Messages → Inbox .
Select a text or multimedia message. 2.
Make fake calls
Y ou can simulate an incoming call when you want to get
out of meetings or unwanted conversations.
T o activate the fake call feature
In Menu mode, select Settings → Call → Fake call →
Fake call hot key → On.
T o make a fake call
In Idle mode, press and hold the Navigation key down.
Activate the mobile tracker
When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone,
the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the
contact number to two recipients to help you locate and
recover your phone. T o activate the mobile tracker ,
In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Security →
Mobile tracker.
Enter your password and press < 2. OK >.
The first time you access Mobile tracker , you will
be prompted to create and confirm a password.
Press the Confirm key to turn on the mobile tracker 3.
feature.
Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open the 4.
recipient list.
Press < 5. Search > → <Add > to select a recipient in
your contact list.
Y ou can also enter phone numbers including a
country code (with +) in the recipient list. Skip to
step 7.
When you are finished selecting contacts, press 6.
<Save>.
Scroll down and enter the sender ’s name. 7.
Press the Confirm key 8. → <Accept >.
Use the camera
T o capture photos
In Menu mode, select 1. Camera to turn on the camera.
Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view . 2.
Aim the lens at the subject and make any 3.
adjustments.
Press the Confirm key to take a photo. The photo is 4.
saved automatically .
T o view photos
In Menu mode, select My files → Images → a photo file.
T o capture videos
In Menu mode, select 1. Camera to turn on the camera.
Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view . 2.
Press [ 3. 1 ] to switch to the camcorder . Aim the lens at
the subject and make any adjustments.
Press the Confirm key to start recording. 4.
Press the Confirm key or < 5. Stop > to stop recording.
The video is saved automatically .
T o view videos
In Menu mode, select My files → V ideos → a video file.
Listen to music
In Menu mode, select 1. Music .
Select a music category 2. → a music file.
Control playback using the following keys: 3.
Key Function
Confirm Pause or resume playback
Navigation
Left: Skip backward; Scan backward •
in a file (press and hold)
Right: Skip forward; Scan forward in a •
file (press and hold)
Up/Down: Adjust the volume•
1
Activate the 5.1 channel surround
sound system when a headset is
plugged.
2 Select a sound effect
3 Activate or deactivate Shuffle mode
4 Change the repeat mode
Listen to the FM radio
Plug a headset into the phone. 1.
In Menu mode, select 2. Apps → FM radio .
Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. 3.
Press < 4. Ye s > to start automatic tuning.
The radio scans and saves available stations
automatically .
The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will
be prompted to start automatic tuning.
Control the FM radio using the following keys: 5.
Key Function
Confirm T urn the FM radio on or off
Navigation
Left/Right: Fine-tune the frequency; •
Search for an available radio station
(press and hold)
Up/Down: Adjust the volume•
Back cover
Memory card
SIM Card
Battery
T o AC power outlet
Y our phone displays the following status indicators on
the top of the screen:
Declaration of Conformity
Product details
For the following
Product : GSM BT Mobile Phone
Model(s) : GT-C3520
Declaration & Applicable standards
We hereby declare, that the product above is in compliance with the essential
requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) by application of:
SAFETY EN 60950-1 : 2006 +A12 : 201 1
SAR EN 50360 : 2001 / AC 2006
EN 62209-1 : 2006
EMC EN 301 489-01 V1.9.2 (09-201 1)
EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (05-2009)
EN 301 489-07 V1.3.1 (1 1-2005)
RADIO EN 301 51 1 V9.0.2 (03-2003)
EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (10-2006)
and the Directive (201 1/65/EU) on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex[IV]
of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified
Body(ies):
TÜV SÜD BABT , Forsyth House, Churchfield Road, Walton-on-Thames,
Surrey , KT12 2TD, UK*
Identification mark: 0168
Representative in the EU
Samsung Electronics Euro QA Lab.
Blackbushe Business Park, Saxony Way ,
Y ateley, Hampshire, GU46 6GG, UK*
2012.12.17 Joong-Hoon Choi / Lab. Manager
(Place and date of issue) (Name and signature of authorised person)
* It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of
Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased
your product.