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Samsung GT-i8000L User Manual

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M O B I L E
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Please read this manual before operating your
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  • Page 1 GT-i8000L P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, provincial laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 4 In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the product or arising from the breach of the express warranty, including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.
  • Page 5 Warning Depending on the user interface used in the handset, you may experience slow keypad response when performing tasks in the background. This can impact making phone calls. When there is no activity or change in the icons at the top of the main LCD display, the handset will resume normal operations.

  • Page 6: Instructional Icons

    - this user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device. It contains extensive information about Samsung software and features and tips for using and maintaining the device. The User Manual is based on the Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional operating system.

  • Page 7: Copyrights And Trademarks

    Note – notes, usage tips, or additional information. Refer to – pages with related information; for example: Followed by > perform a step. For example: Tap Start , followed by Square brackets the End/Power key). Copyrights and trademarks Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: •...
  • Page 8 ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Bluetooth QD ID: B015224 ® • Wi-Fi , the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. ® • DivX is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used under licence. •...
  • Page 9 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and ® software tools to convert your files into Divx video. DivX Certified to play Divx video up to 320x240.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introducing your device ... 9 Unpack ... 9 Get to know your device ... 10 Assemble and prepare your device ... 15 Turn on your device for first time ... 20 Customize your device ... 24 Use Widgets ... 27 Work with applications ...
  • Page 11 Digital Frame ... 72 FM Radio ... 74 Video Editor ... 76 Games ... 80 Personal productivity ... 81 ActiveSync ... 81 Clock ... 85 Schedule ... 88 Notes ... 89 Memo ... 91 Recorder ... 92 Tasks ... 93 Calculator ...
  • Page 12 RSS Reader ... 110 Podcast ... 112 QIK ... 115 Communities ... 118 Connectivity ... 121 Connect to the internet or your network ... 121 GPS ... 126 Bluetooth ... 128 Wi-Fi ... 133 Connected Home ... 135 Mobile Tracker ... 139 Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 13: Introducing Your Device

    Introducing your device Unpack Your package contains the following items: • Handset • Battery • Travel adapter (charger) • CD-ROM • Stereo headset • PC data cable • Quick reference guide The items supplied with your device and available accessories may be different depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 14: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device Front view Earpiece Front camera lens Volume key Touch screen Menu key End/Power key Talk/speakerphone key Mouthpiece...

  • Page 15: Rear View

    Rear view Multifunction jack Headset (3.5 mm)/TV out jack Rear camera lens Flashbulb Lock key Battery cover Back/Cube launcher Camera key Speaker Internal antenna...
  • Page 16 Keys Function Open the dialing screen, make or answer a call, or activate the speakerphone during a call (press and hold). Access the Main menu. Open the Task Switcher screen (press and hold). Turn the device on or off (press and hold). End a call or return to the Today screen.
  • Page 17 Icons Icon Function UMTS network available UMTS network available (data call unavailable) UMTS network connected HSDPA network available HSDPA network connected ActiveSync in progress Battery level Low battery Battery charging No battery Attempt to access via Bluetooth or Bluetooth activated Bluetooth visibility activated Icon...
  • Page 18 Icon Function New multimedia message New voice mail message No signal No SIM or USIM card Pending alarm Phone off Ringer on Ringer set to vibrate Roaming (outside of normal service area) Signal strength Synchronization error Urgent notification (tap the icon to see the message) Voice call in progress Wi-Fi activated...

  • Page 19: Assemble And Prepare Your Device

    Assemble and prepare your device Before you can use your device, you must install the SIM or USIM card, install the battery, and charge the battery. Installing a SIM or USIM card is optional, but may be required to fully utilize some applications and store media files.

  • Page 20: Charge Battery

    Charge battery Insert the battery. Replace the battery cover. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of the device. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the device. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet.
  • Page 21 Although a charger cable is connected: • The battery may not charge in some situations to protect the device. • The battery level may remain low if the device is using a large amount of power. Insert a memory card (optional) By inserting a memory card, you can store multimedia files and messages or back up your important information.
  • Page 22 Remove the battery cover. Unlock the memory card holder. Lift the memory card holder and insert a memory card, as shown. Close the memory card holder.
  • Page 23 Attach a hand strap (optional) Lock the memory card holder. Replace the battery cover. Remove the battery cover. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. Replace the battery cover.

  • Page 24: Turn On Your Device For First Time

    Turn on your device for first time Press and hold [ Follow the on-screen instructions. Your device will automatically connect to the cellular network. Activate Sleep mode You can activate Sleep mode to save power when you do not use your device.

  • Page 25: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen You can perform the following actions on your device's touch screen: For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device. • Tap: Touch the screen once to select commands or launch applications. •...

  • Page 26: Disable Wireless Functions

    Select the shortcut you want to use by rotating the cube to the appropriate side. Tap the icon to launch the application. The Cube launcher provides shortcuts to the following: Icon Function Photo Music Video Contacts Games Disable wireless functions Tap Start or press the Menu key.

  • Page 27: Reset The Device

    next to Phone. • Your device will show To enable wireless functions, repeat steps 1-4 above. Reset the device on the Today screen. If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality.

  • Page 28: Customize Your Device

    Customize your device Learn to change themes and background images, add or remove items, and adjust the system volume from the Today screen. Change your theme or background image Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Settings. On the Basic Settings tab, tap Display and Light.
  • Page 29 Tap Items on Today. Tap the check boxes next to each item to add or remove items. Some items are not compatible with Samsung widgets. If you choose to add Samsung WidgetPlus, the only other items that will work simultaneously are Windows Live and Windows Live Search.
  • Page 30 Activate Etiquette pause You can temporarily pause the media player or mute event alarms by placing the device face down when Etiquette pause is activated. To activate Etiquette pause: Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Settings. On the Basic Settings tab, tap Motion Settings >...

  • Page 31: Use Widgets

    Use Widgets Use widgets on the Today screen. Widgets are user friendly shortcuts to commonly used applications allowing you to customize the Today screen. Open the toolbar Tap the arrow at the bottom left of the Today screen to open the toolbar. You can rearrange widgets on the toolbar or drag them to the Today screen.
  • Page 32 Widget Function Profile: Change the current sound profile. Notification: View a new message or missed calls. PLMN: View the network connection status. Wireless Manager: Monitor your wireless connections. Unlimited NHL: View National Hockey League content. AccuWeather: Get the latest weather updates from AccuWeather MySpace: Use services from MySpace*.
  • Page 33 Widget Function Shortcut: Add application shortcuts to the Today screen. Analog Clock: View the time using an analog clock. Recorder: Create audio notes. Calendar: View the calendar. D-Day: Countdown to events. Digital Clock: View the time using a digital clock. flickr: Use services from flickr*.

  • Page 34: Work With Applications

    Drag the widgets to the Today screen Tap the arrow at the bottom left of the Today screen to open the widget toolbar. Drag a widget from the toolbar to the Today screen. You can position the widget anywhere on the screen. Customize widgets Tap the arrow at the bottom left of the Today screen to open the widget toolbar.
  • Page 35 Open applications or folders Tap Start or press the Menu key. To open an application, tap the application icon. Open folders Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Others > My Files. To locate My Files, scroll right in My Menu screen to move to Multimedia screen.

  • Page 36: Switch Applications

    • Tap an application icon and drag it to the location you want. Tap Save. Switch applications Your device allows you to multi-task by running multiple applications at the same time. To switch from one active application to another, Press and hold the Menu key. •...
  • Page 37 , scroll left or right to display an application, and tap End to close it. Access the Windows Mobile Help system To access the help system of your device, deactivate Samsung TouchWiz UI. To deactivate Samsung TouchWiz UI, Tap Start or press the Menu key.

  • Page 38: Enter Text

    • Block Recognizer • Keyboard • Letter Recognizer • Samsung Keypad • Transcriber You can tap the input panel icon at any time to show or hide the input panel. You can also use the virtual QWERTY keyboard if you are creating a text, multimedia, or email message.

  • Page 39: Enter Text With Block Recognizer

    Enter text with Block Recognizer Write individual letters and numbers in the writing area in the Palm Graffiti style. In a text entry application, tap the input panel icon. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select Block Recognizer. Write each character in the writing area at the bottom of the screen: •...

  • Page 40: Enter Text With The Keyboard

    Enter text with the keyboard In a text entry application, tap the input panel icon. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select Keyboard. Tap characters to enter your text: • To switch to numbers and symbols, tap •...

  • Page 41: Enter Text With Letter Recognizer

    Enter text with Letter Recognizer Write individual letters and numbers on the touch screen. In a text entry application, tap the input panel icon. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select Letter Recognizer. Write each character in the writing area at the bottom of the screen: •...

  • Page 42: Enter Text With Samsung Keypad

    Enter text with Samsung Keypad In a text entry application, tap the input panel icon. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select Samsung Keypad. Tap characters to enter your text: • To enter the text in T9 mode, tap MODE to turn on xt9. Tap the appropriate keys to enter an entire word.

  • Page 43: Enter Text With Transcriber

    Enter text with Transcriber With Transcriber, you can write anywhere on the screen. Unlike Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer, you can use cursive (joined-up) handwriting to write complete words. In a text entry application, tap the input panel icon. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select Transcriber.
  • Page 44 You can access the following tools from the Transcriber toolbar: Change Transcriber options View demonstrations of how to write characters Open the list of punctuation marks, symbols, and numbers Change the input mode to A, a, or 123 Insert a space Start a new line Move the cursor to the left Move the cursor to the right...
  • Page 45 Enter text with the landscape QWERTY keyboard In a text entry application, tap the input panel icon. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select Samsung Keypad. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to the landscape orientation. Tap characters to enter your text: •...

  • Page 46: Communication

    Communication Work with contacts Learn to use contact cards and groups to store personal information, such as names, phone numbers, and addresses. Create a new Outlook or SIM contact card Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Phonebook > New > Save to outlook or Save to SIM.

  • Page 47: Search For A Contact Card

    Search for a contact card Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Phonebook. Tap a few letters of the contact's name. • As you enter letters, the screen will show contacts that match your input.
  • Page 48 To move contacts, tap Menu > Move > a move option. Tap the check boxes next to the contacts that you want to copy or move. Tap Done. Organize your contacts into categories Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Phonebook.
  • Page 49 Assign a speed dial number to a contact card To assign a speed dial number to one of your contacts, Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Phonebook. Tap New and select a contact. Select the contact's phone number to use for speed dialing.
  • Page 50 Assign a photo to a contact card Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Phonebook. Tap a contact in the device’s memory. Tap Edit. Tap the photo icon at the top left of the contact card. Take a new photo or select a photo.
  • Page 51 Assign a ringtone to a contact card Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Phonebook. Tap a contact in the device’s memory. Tap Edit. Scroll down and tap Add field. Scroll down and tap the ringtone field. Select a ringtone.

  • Page 52: Calling

    Calling Learn to make and receive calls, reject calls, and adjust the call volume. Make a call Press [ Enter an area code and phone number. or press [ • For a video call, tap To end the call, press [ Make a call from Phonebook Tap Start or press the Menu key.

  • Page 53: Answer A Call

    Answer a call Press [ For a video call, tap Show me to allow the caller to see you via the front camera lens. To end the call, press [ Reject a call Press [ ]. When you reject a call, the caller will hear a busy tone. Adjust the call volume To adjust the call volume, press the Volume key up or down during a call.

  • Page 54: Call An International Number

    Call an international number Press [ Tap Keypad (if necessary). Tap and hold international access code). Tap the number keys to enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [ dial.

  • Page 55: Messaging

    Icon Function Incoming Calls Outgoing Calls Missed Calls Scroll through the call log. • To make a call, tap • To check the call time, tap time. Messaging Learn to use messaging functions. Send a text message Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Message.

  • Page 56: Send A Multimedia Message

    Tap Tap to add recipients to enter a contact. Tap the message field and enter your message text. Tap Send to send the message. Send a multimedia message Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Message. Tap Tap to add recipients to enter a contact.

  • Page 57: Send An Email Message

    Send an email message Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap E-mail. Tap the name of an email account. Tap Menu > New. Tap the Subject field and enter a message subject. Tap the To field and enter the recipient’s address. Tap the message field and enter your message text.

  • Page 58: View Messages

    Icon Function Capture and attach a photo Record and attach a voice memo Record and attach a video Tap Menu > Attach > an option to attach other types of files (if necessary). Tap Send to send the message. View messages You can access message folders for all your messaging accounts.

  • Page 59: Add An Email Account

    Add an email account Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap E-mail. Tap Others. Tap one of the preset email accounts or tap Enter your ID and password and tap Done, or follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

  • Page 60: Multimedia

    Multimedia Learn to capture photos and videos, listen to music, and take advantage of your device's multimedia features. Camera Your device allows you to take digital photos (jpg format) or record videos (3gp format). Capture a photo Press the Camera key. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to the landscape orientation.

  • Page 61: View A Photo

    Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. p. 58 Press the Camera key to capture the photo. View a photo From the viewfinder, tap Scroll to the photo you want. The camera interface appears only in the landscape orientation.

  • Page 62: Adjust Camera Settings

    Adjust Camera settings From the viewfinder, tap an icon and then tap a mode or setting. Icon Function Switch to camcorder Change the shooting mode: • : Single • : Continuous • : Smile Change the scene mode: • : None •...
  • Page 63 Icon Function Change the flash setting: • : Off • : On • : Auto Change the auto focus setting: • : Auto • : Macro • : Face Adjust the exposure value Access quick view...

  • Page 64: Record A Video

    Record a video Press the Camera key. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to the landscape orientation. to launch the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. p. 61 Press the Camera key to begin recording. When you are finished, tap recording.

  • Page 65: Play A Video

    Play a video From the viewfinder, tap Scroll to the video you want. to play the video. Adjust Camcorder settings From the viewfinder, tap an icon and then tap a setting. Icon Function Switch to camera Change the recording mode: •...
  • Page 66 Icon Function Change the flash setting: • : Off • : On • : Auto Adjust the exposure value Access quick view Capture photos in Smile shot mode Press the Camera key. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to the landscape orientation. >...

  • Page 67: Capture Panoramic Photos

    • The device recognizes faces in an image and detects when your subjects smile. When all your subjects are smiling, the camera will automatically capture the photo. In some cases, you may have to disable smile shot to capture a photo of your subject, even if he or she is smiling.

  • Page 68: Create A Photo Mosaic

    Slowly move the device to a direction. The device captures the next photo automatically. Repeat step 5 to capture the rest of the shots. When you have captured all the shots necessary for the panoramic photo, the camera will automatically combine them into one panoramic photo. Create a photo mosaic Press the Camera key.
  • Page 69 Aim the camera lens at your subject and press the Camera key to capture the first shot. Repeat step 5 to capture the rest of the shots. When you have captured all the shots necessary for the mosaic, the camera will automatically combine them into one photo.
  • Page 70 > Aim the camera lens at your subject in motion and press the Camera key to capture the first shot. Move the device to follow the moving subject. The device captures the next photo automatically. Continue to follow the subject until the device has captured all the shots necessary for the action photo.

  • Page 71: Media Player

    Media Player Your device is equipped with Windows Media Player. The procedures that follow explain how to use Media Player. Add music files to your device Use any of the following methods to add music files to your device: • Copy files to a memory card and insert the card into the device p.

  • Page 72: Update The Library

    Update the library Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Media Player. Tap Search to locate and add new files to the Media Player library. When the library is updated, tap Done. Play music or video files Tap Start or press the Menu key.
  • Page 73 During playback, use the following controls: Icon Function Adjust the volume Skip to the previous file; Scan backward in a file (tap and hold) Pause playback Resume playback Skip to the next file; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold) •...
  • Page 74 Create a playlist Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Media Player. Tap Library to view the library (if necessary). Tap Menu > New Playlist. Enter a title for your new playlist. Select a photo for your playlist (if necessary). Tap Done.

  • Page 75: Photo Album

    Photo Album Learn to view photos and slideshows. View a photo Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Photo. Tap a folder or tap All to view all thumbnails. Tap a thumbnail to view the photo. Start a slideshow Tap Start or press the Menu key.

  • Page 76: Digital Frame

    To end the slideshow, tap the screen and Digital Frame With Digital Frame, you can view slideshows with background music. View slideshows with background music Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Others > Digital Frame. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to the landscape orientation.
  • Page 77 To begin the slideshow, tap During playback, use the following controls: Icon Function Change the layout of the display Skip to the previous photo End the slideshow Skip to the next photo Change the style of the date and time on the screen Change the slideshow settings Close Digital Frame •...

  • Page 78: Fm Radio

    FM Radio You can listen to your favourite stations with FM radio. Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into the headset jack. Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap FM Radio. to turn on the radio. to scan through available radio stations.

  • Page 79: Save Radio Stations Manually

    Save radio stations manually From the radio screen, scroll to the radio station you want to save. Tap one of the Select a station From the radio screen, tap FM1 or FM2. Tap the station you want from the area near the bottom of the screen. Record the FM radio From the radio screen, tap Menu >...

  • Page 80: Video Editor

    Video Editor With Video Editor, you can edit or make videos by combining photos or videos. Auto-crop a video Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Others > Video Editor. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to the landscape orientation. Select Auto cut.
  • Page 81 Add pre-recorded audio to a video Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Others > Video Editor. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to the landscape orientation. Select Music movie. Select a style and tap Tap the check boxes on images to add and tap Delete images or tap necessary).
  • Page 82 Enter a video title and tap Done. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to the landscape orientation. to preview the video. to save the video. Create a storyboard Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Others > Video Editor. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to the landscape orientation.
  • Page 83 Tap the check boxes on each thumbnail image (videos or images) you want to add to the storyboard. To select all, tap Done Customize the storyboard as desired by tapping the following icons: • : add clips • : add audio files •...

  • Page 84: Games

    Games Play fun games, such as Dice, Asphalt4, Crayon Physics, Bubble Breaker, and Solitaire. You can also download and play Java games on your device. To access games, Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Multimedia screen, tap Crayon Physics or Asphalt4. Tap Others for Bubble Breaker, Dice or Solitaire.

  • Page 85: Personal Productivity

    Personal productivity ActiveSync With ActiveSync, you can synchronize your device with a computer and back up and restore your data. Install ActiveSync on your computer Before you can synchronize your data, you must install ActiveSync, either from the supplied CD-ROM or the Microsoft website (http:// www.microsoft.com).

  • Page 86: Connect Your Device To A Computer

    Connect your device to a computer Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Settings. On the Basic Settings tab, tap General Settings > USB Connection > ActiveSync. Tap Done. Connect one end (mini-USB) of the PC data cable to the multifunction jack on your device and the other end to the USB port on your computer.
  • Page 87 For more information on synchronizing your data, refer to the embedded help system. If you format the My Storage folder by using a connected computer, the writing speed to the My Storage folder may be reduced. Format the My Storage folder only from the device to avoid this situation.

  • Page 88: Change The Synchronization Schedule

    Tap Next. Select the types of data to synchronize. When you are finished, tap Finish. Change the synchronization schedule If you routinely synchronize your data via an Exchange server, you can configure settings for both peak and off-peak schedules. To change the synchronization schedules, Tap Start or press the Menu key.

  • Page 89: Clock

    Send/receive when I click Send • Send in Messaging When you are finished, tap ok. Clock Learn to set and control alarms, reminders, and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch. Set an alarm Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Clock.

  • Page 90: Stop An Alarm

    Stop an alarm When an alarm without snooze sounds, tap Dismiss. When an alarm with snooze sounds, tap Dismiss to stop it or Snooze to delay the alarm for the length of time you specified. Alarms with snooze will repeat according to the number of times you specified in the settings or until you tap Dismiss.

  • Page 91: Use The Stopwatch

    On the World Clock tab, tap New. to open a list of cities. Tap Name or Time to sort the list by name or timezone. Tap a city. Tap Done. Tap Set as Home Clock to reset the time zone (if necessary). Tap Done.

  • Page 92: Schedule

    Schedule Use Schedule to keep track of appointments, birthdays, or other events. Create a scheduled event Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Schedule. Tap New. Complete the fields and adjust the settings for your event. When you are finished, tap Done.

  • Page 93: Notes

    Tap a tab to change the calendar view: • : a full month in one view • : hourly blocks for the days in one full week (Sunday to Saturday) • : hourly blocks for one full day • : a list of scheduled appointments Stop an event reminder When the reminder alarm sounds for a scheduled event, tap Dismiss.

  • Page 94: Create A Sketch

    • To create sketches. • To create recordings, tap When you are finished, tap OK. Create a sketch Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Office screen, tap Notes. Tap New. Make your sketch with strokes. To edit the sketch, tap Menu > Draw. Tap the sketch to make the selection handles appear.

  • Page 95: Memo

    Memo Use Memo to create memos that combine text and freehand drawing. To create a smart memo: Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Memo. Tap New. Create your memo with the drawing tools and input panel. When you are finished, tap Save.

  • Page 96: Recorder

    Recorder Use Recorder to record, listen to, and send voice memos. Record a voice memo Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Office screen, tap Recorder. Tap Record. Set recording volume and tap Record your voice memo. When you are finished, tap Tap OK.

  • Page 97: Tasks

    Tap a memo. Playback will begin automatically. During playback, use the following controls: Icon Function Adjust the volume Skip to the previous file; Scan backward in a file (tap and hold) Pause playback Resume playback Skip to the next file; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold) Tasks Use Tasks to create to-do lists and reminders.

  • Page 98: Calculator

    Tap Menu > New Task. Enter details for the task. To set a reminder for the task, tap the due field and set a due date. Next, tap the reminder field, select Remind me, and then specify the time and date of the reminder.
  • Page 99 Enter the first number using the calculator buttons on the screen. • To clear the displayed numbers, tap • To clear the last digit entered in a multi-digit entry, tap Tap the appropriate math function. Enter the second number. To view the result, tap You can use the following buttons while performing calculations: •...

  • Page 100: Unit Converter

    To use a scientific calculator, Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Office screen, tap Calculator. Tap Scientific. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to the landscape orientation. Perform a calculation by using the buttons on the screen. Unit Converter Use Unit Converter to convert one unit of measure to another.

  • Page 101: Smart Reader

    • : Area • : Volume • : Temperature • : Currency Select the unit of measure to convert. Enter the base amount. The device displays the conversion result. For Currency, tap Edit Rate to input the basic rate first. Smart Reader Use Smart Reader to capture information from a business card or a document, and translate text.
  • Page 102 Tap BizCard or Document. Align the business card or document in the screen. • For business cards, you must align the corners of the card with the corners of the frame (the frame will turn green when aligned). Press the Camera key to capture the image. •...
  • Page 103 Translate text Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Office screen, tap Smart Reader. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to the landscape orientation. Tap Translation. to select a translation type. Align the text in the screen. Press the Camera key to capture the image. Draw a rectangle over the area you want to translate.
  • Page 104 View captured images Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Office screen, tap Smart Reader. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to the landscape orientation. Tap Image. Tap the following tabs to sort captured images: Icon Functions View all captured images View captured images of business cards View captured images of documents View captured images of translations...

  • Page 105: Smart Search

    Smart Search Use Smart Search to search for any specific data stored in your device (including contacts, call logs, media files, schedules, messages, or programs) or on the web. Search inside the device Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Internet screen, tap Smart Search.
  • Page 106 Search on the web Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Internet screen, tap Smart Search. Tap the Web tab (if necessary). Tap the Google drop-down menu and select between Google and Bing. Tap the text input field. Enter a letter or a word of the data to search on the web and tap •...

  • Page 107: Web Applications

    Web applications Web browsing with Opera Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages with the Opera Mobile browser. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. • Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider. Browse the web Tap Start or press the Menu key.
  • Page 108 Navigate web pages by tapping the following controls: Icon Functions Return to the previous page Open a favourite web page Open a new tab or page, or page you have previously accessed Open the homepage Open the browser menu To search the web, tap the address bar at the top of the screen, tap the lower field and enter a keyword, and tap To change the default browser from Opera Browser to Internet Explorer, >...
  • Page 109 Bookmark your favourite pages To add a web page to your list of favourites, Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Opera Browser. > Saved Pages. Enter a name for the web page, the web address, and select a folder (you can add a new folder by tapping Add new folder in the drop-down menu).

  • Page 110: Internet Explorer

    Internet Explorer Use Internet Explorer to access a website, search for ringtones, videos, and images, and download them to your device. Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Others > Internet Explorer. Scroll to a category and select an option. Scroll to a file and download it to your device.

  • Page 111: Midomi

    Enter the URL of a streaming media file beginning with rtsp://. Tap Connect. During playback, use the following controls: Icon Function Adjust the volume Pause playback Resume playback Stop playback Zoom in or out Midomi Use the Midomi web service to identify songs either by singing or humming the song into your device or using your device to grab the song from the radio or other audio source.
  • Page 112 Search for song information by singing or humming the song Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Multimedia screen, tap Midomi. Tap the Sing tab (if necessary). Tap the area of the screen that reads Tap and sing or hum and begin singing or humming the song.
  • Page 113 Search for song information by grabbing the song from an audio source Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Multimedia screen, tap Midomi. Tap the Grab tab (if necessary). Tap the area of the screen that reads Tap and hold to a speaker and place the device near the audio source.

  • Page 114: Rss Reader

    RSS Reader Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites. Subscribe to RSS feeds To subscribe to RSS feeds by entering an address, Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Internet screen, tap RSS Reader. Tap a feed category.
  • Page 115 To subscribe to RSS feeds by searching, Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Internet screen, tap RSS Reader. Tap a feed category. Tap Add Feed. Tap Search for Feeds. Use the input panel to enter a keyword and tap Tap a feed.

  • Page 116: Podcast

    Tap Update. • Your device will attempt to connect to the internet. If necessary, activate your internet connection. Tap Done. Tap a feed and a link. Podcast Use Podcast to search for, download, and listen to podcasts. Subscribe to Podcasts To subscribe to Podcasts by entering an address, Tap Start or press the Menu key.

  • Page 117: Download And Play Podcasts

    To subscribe to Podcasts by searching, Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Internet screen, tap Podcast. Tap Menu > Search Podcast. Use the input panel to enter a keyword and tap searches for related podcasts and displays the results. Tap the podcast you want to subscribe to and tap Add >...
  • Page 118 When you are finished, tap OK. Update your podcast library Once you have subscribed to podcasts ( p. 112), you can easily update your library to listen to the latest episodes. To update your podcast library, Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Internet screen, tap Podcast.

  • Page 119: Qik

    QIK allows you to easily broadcast live videos over the internet. You can share your live video with others or store the video so your friends and family can view it later. Sign up for a new account Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Multimedia screen, tap QIK.
  • Page 120 Sign in to QIK Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Multimedia screen, tap QIK. Tap Existing user. Enter your user name and password. Tap Sign in. Follow the on-screen instructions. Stream live video to your friends and family Sign in to the QIK website.
  • Page 121 While streaming, you can control the streaming video with the following controls (tap the viewfinder to display or hide the controls): Icon Function Change the resolution. Make the stream private (accessibly only by logging in to the QIK website) or public (accessible to anyone). Turn the audio on or off.

  • Page 122: Communities

    Communities Communities is a convenient feature that allows you to post your photos to websites and blogs. Upload photos Use Communities to upload photos directly to your website or blog. To upload photos, Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Internet screen, tap Communities.
  • Page 123 Navigate to an image and tap the file name. Select other options (if necessary). Tap Done. • The image will be uploaded to the website or blog. When the upload is complete, you can go to the website, view the upload details, or return to the list of sites by tapping the appropriate button.
  • Page 124 Tap a website or blog. Enter a title for your image and tap Tap to Add. Navigate to an image and tap Tap to Add. Select other options (if necessary). Tap the Date drop-down menu and select a date for the upload reservation.

  • Page 125: Connectivity

    Connectivity Connect to the internet or your network You can connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and use the connection to send and receive email messages and to browse the internet. You can also connect to any private network, such as a corporate network you use at work.
  • Page 126 Create a modem connection. To view detailed information for any screen while changing the settings, tap the When the connection is successfully configured, run Opera Browser or Internet Explorer to begin browsing the internet. Your device will automatically attempt to connect. To set up a network card or wireless network connection to your ISP, add a new connection under Connect to work...

  • Page 127: End A Connection

    When the connection is successfully configured, run Opera Browser or Internet Explorer to begin browsing the internet. Your device will automatically attempt to connect. You can select an authentication method for GPRS connections by using GPRS Authentications End a connection To disconnect, •...
  • Page 128 To set options to end a network connection, Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Settings. On the Basic Settings tab, tap General Settings > Wireless Manager. Tap Menu > Data con. Settings. Tap the check box next to an option. End key (Short Press) •...

  • Page 129: Use Internet Sharing

    Find the active network connection The icons at the top of the display will show active connections. Tap any connectivity icon to view the active connection. A small window will display the connection information. Wi-Fi and data connections can be active at the same time. When both connections are active, the device will use Wi-Fi as the default internet connection.

  • Page 130: Gps

    To use GPS applications of your device, you can connect to an external GPS receiver and enhance the GPS functionality. Connect to an external GPS receiver By default, the device uses the internal GPS receiver but you can connect to an external GPS receiver. Tap Start or press the Menu key.

  • Page 131: Update The Gps Functionality

    Tap Done. Update the GPS functionality Enhance the GPS functionality by downloading GPS data files. You can improve the speed and accuracy of positioning capability and expand your navigation to areas where cellular networks are accessible. Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Settings.

  • Page 132: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth You can connect with other Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices within a range. Walls or other obstacles between devices may block or impair the wireless connection. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Settings. On the Basic Settings tab, tap Network Settings >...
  • Page 133 Change Bluetooth device names You can alter the name that your device will display to other Bluetooth- enabled devices. To change the device name, Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Settings. On the Basic Settings tab, tap Network Settings > Bluetooth > Menu > Device Info.
  • Page 134 On the Basic Settings tab, tap Network Settings > Bluetooth. Tap Search. • Your device will search for and display the icons of Bluetooth-enabled devices. • To select a search option, tap the drop-down menu. Drag a device icon into the centre. Enter the 1- to 16-digit Bluetooth PIN for the device you are trying to connect to and tap Done.

  • Page 135: Send Data Via The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    Send data via the Bluetooth wireless feature Locate an item or a file to send. Select a sending option. Tap Tap to send next to the target device. Receive data via the Bluetooth wireless feature Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature (if necessary). When prompted to allow incoming data, tap Yes to save the data to your device.
  • Page 136 Tap Options next to Object Push. Check next to Enable to receive all Incoming beams. Tap Done. Activate the smart pairing option Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Settings. On the Basic Settings tab, tap Network Settings > Bluetooth > Menu > Device Service.

  • Page 137: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Your device features wireless networking capabilities that allow you to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs). Activate and connect to a WLAN Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the My Menu screen, tap Settings. On the Basic Settings tab, tap Network Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap the device icon in the middle of the screen.
  • Page 138 Create a new Wi-Fi connection Tap Start. On the My Menu screen, tap Settings. On the Basic Settings tab, tap Network Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap Menu > Add New. Enter a network name and configure connection settings. When you are finished, tap Next. Drag a network icon to the device icon in the middle of the screen.

  • Page 139: Connected Home

    Enter network authentication settings. Tap Finish. • The new Wi-Fi network will appear on the Wi-Fi screen. To connect to the network, drag the network icon to the device icon in the middle of the screen. Connected Home The connected home application allows you to share media files between devices in your home.
  • Page 140 Tap the icon in the middle of the screen to select your device. Tap Menu > Settings. Tap Sharing Folders... under My media Sharing. Tap Add.. to share a folder (maximum of three folders). Navigate to and tap a folder name. You can change a shared folder by tapping folder.
  • Page 141 Play files from one device to the other device Search for and connect to a network using the WLAN. p. 133 Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Multimedia screen, tap Connected Home. Select SELECT CONTENTS. Select a device the one that contains media files.
  • Page 142 Download files to your device Search for and connect to a network using the WLAN. p. 133 Tap Start or press the Menu key. On the Multimedia screen, tap Connected Home. Select SELECT CONTENTS. Select Menu > Settings. Tap Change... under Download location. Navigate to and tap a folder name.

  • Page 143: Mobile Tracker

    Select files and tap Download. • The files will be downloaded to your device. Delete files You can delete files from the now playing list to prevent them from being played on your device. This will not delete the file from the server. Mobile Tracker Use the mobile tracker feature When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker...
  • Page 144 Create and confirm a 4-digit mobile tracker password and tap Done. next to Enable Mobile Tracker. Tap the Recipient field and enter a recipient number. To search for a contact from the phonebook, tap Tap the Sender field and enter a name for the message sender. Tap Done >...

  • Page 145: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have trouble with your device, try these procedures before you contact a service professional. When you turn on your device, the following messages may appear: Message The SIM card is missing. Enter PIN. SIM card blocked. Your device does not show a signal (no bars next to the network icon) Try this to solve the problem: Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is installed correctly.
  • Page 146 • If you just turned on the device, wait about 2 minutes for your device to find the network and receive a signal. • You may not be able to receive a signal in tunnels or elevators. Move to an open area.
  • Page 147 • Re-enter and save the number (if necessary). Another caller cannot hear you speaking • Ensure that you are not blocking the built-in microphone. • Move the built-in microphone closer to your mouth. • If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected. The sound quality of a call is poor •...
  • Page 148 • If you are using the PC data cable to charge the battery, install ActiveSync on your computer first. Your device is hot to the touch When you use several applications at once, your device requires more power and may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.
  • Page 149 You cannot listen to music on a remote Bluetooth headset • Ensure that your device is connected to the headset. • Ensure that the music format you are trying to listen to is supported by the headset. • Ensure that the distance between the headset and device is not more than 10 metres and that they are not separated by walls or other obstacles.

  • Page 150: Health And Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.

  • Page 151: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government health agencies and industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).
  • Page 152 Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first. When using your phone in the car: •...
  • Page 153 To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 154 plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air. Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off your phone when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating that two-way radios should be turned off.

  • Page 155: Caring For The Battery

    The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • Use only Samsung approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 156 • Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean. • Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. • The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. • It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.

  • Page 157: Canada Notice

    Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
  • Page 158 • Reorient / relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed...
  • Page 159 The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: GT-i8000L Serial No.:...

  • Page 160: Warranty Information

    (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing, 1 Year...
  • Page 161 SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering; or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 162 SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR...
  • Page 163 PROFITS OR BENEFITS, OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE) OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
  • Page 164 SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon.

  • Page 165: Index

    Index ActiveSync Exchange server, 83 installing, 81 schedule, 84 synchronise, 82 alarm setting, 85 stopping, 86 background image see Today Screen battery charging, 16 installing, 15 Bluetooth activating, 128 connecting to other devices, 129 receiving data, 131 sending data, 131 browser see Opera calculator...
  • Page 166 contacts assigning photos, 46 assigning ringtones, 47 assigning speed dial numbers, 45 copying and moving contact cards, 43 creating contacts, 42 organising, 44 searching for contacts, 43 Cube launcher Digital Frame Etiquette pause Exchange Server see ActiveSync FM radio listening, 74 recording songs, 75 saving stations, 74 games...
  • Page 167 Midomi notes creating, 89 sketches, 90 Opera adding bookmarks, 105 browsing, 103 Photo Album starting slideshows, 71 viewing photos, 71 photos basic capturing, 56 capturing in Action shot mode, 65 capturing in Smile shot mode, 62 capturing panoramic photos, 63 mosaic, 64 viewing, 57 Podcast...
  • Page 168 93 marking as completed, 94 text input Block Recognizer, 35 keyboard, 36 Letter Recognizer, 37 QWERTY keyboard, 41 Samsung Keypad, 38 Transcriber, 39 themes see Today Screen Today screen adding or removing items, 24 changing themes or background images, 24...

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