Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Kies (PC Sync) Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung In Menu mode, select Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC.
Page 2: User Manual
GT-S8500T user manual...
Page 3: Using This Manual
Using this manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. This device 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 device.
Page 4: Copyright Information
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Page 5 • 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. Using this manual ABOUT DIVX VIDEO DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Assembling ... Unpack ... 9 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ... 9 Charge the battery ... 11 Insert a memory card (optional) ... 13 Getting started ... Turn your device on and off ... 16 Get to know your device ... 17 Use the touch screen ...
Page 7 Personal information ... Contacts ... 72 Calendar ... 75 Task ... 76 Memo ... 77 Voice recorder ... 77 Web ... Planet 3 ... 79 Samsung Apps ... 83 Synchronise ... 84 Daily briefing ... 85 Community websites ... 85...
Page 8 Connectivity ... Bluetooth ... 86 Wi-Fi ... 89 AllShare ... 91 Mobile AP ... 94 GPS ... 95 TV connections (TV out mode) ... 96 PC connections ... 97 Tools ... Clock ... 100 Calculator ... 102 Mini diary ... 102 My accounts ...
Page 9 Applications ... 116 Security ... 122 Memory ... 123 Reset ... 123 About phone ... 124 SIM applications ... 124 Troubleshooting ... Safety and usage information ... Contents...
Page 10: Assembling
• 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. • The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider.
Page 11 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, If the device is on, press and hold [ to turn it off. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Assembling Insert the SIM or USIM card.
Page 12: Charge The Battery
You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the device 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 device.
Page 13: Charge With The Travel Adapter
• While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. • If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
Page 14: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
32 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 device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.
Page 15 • Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card. • Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the life span of memory cards.
Page 16: Format The Memory Card
Lock the memory card cover. Replace the battery and the back cover. › Remove the memory card Ensure that the device is not currently using the memory card. Open the memory card cover the same as you would when inserting the memory card. Remove the memory card and close the memory card cover.
Page 17: Getting Started
Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, Press and hold [ Done (if necessary). Enter your PIN and select Select a language you want and select Select your home time zone and select Set the time and date and select Getting started To turn off your device, press and hold [ •...
Page 18: Get To Know Your Device
Get to know your device › Device layout Earpiece Volume key Menu key Dial key Mouthpiece Multifunction jack Rear camera lens Front camera lens (for video calls) Flashbulb Proximity sensor Lock key Touch screen Camera key Power/End key Internal antenna Speaker Headset/ TV-out cable jack...
Page 19: Idle Screen
› Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle Dial mode, retrieve logs of your calls and messages. Access Menu mode; Launch the task manager to view all active applications (press and hold); Menu In Idle mode or while using an application, access Smart search (press twice).
Page 20 › 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 HSDPA network connected Wi-Fi connected Call missed Bluetooth activated Icon Definition Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected...
Page 21: Use The Touch Screen
Icon Definition Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Current time Battery power level › Shortcuts panel In Idle mode or while using an application, select the indicator icons area to open the shortcuts panel. Select icons to activate or deactivate the WLAN and Bluetooth features.
Page 22 • For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device. • Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body. For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip.
Page 23: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations. To lock, press the Lock key. To unlock, press and hold the Lock key. Alternatively, press the Lock key and flick the grey window with your finger.
Page 24: Organise Applications In Menu Mode
• Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation. If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will automatically switch to landscape view. To set the interface to keep the orientation when you rotate the device, select Settings Gestures Orientation Change orientation.
Page 25: Launch And Manage Applications
› Add new main menu screens In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu mode. Select Edit at the top left of the screen. Rotate the device to landscape view. Select to add a new main menu screen. You can add up to 10 screens.
Page 26: Use Widgets
Control active applications as follows: • To switch between applications, select one from the icons of active applications. • To close an application, select • To close all active applications, select applications. Use widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your idle screen.
Page 27: Customise Your Device
You can organise each panel of the idle screen with your favourite widgets. Scroll left or right to a panel and then position widgets anywhere on the screen. To move a widget on the idle screen, tap and hold the widget until the yellow frame appears, and then position it anywhere on the screen.
Page 28: Adjust The Volume Of The Key Tones
› Set the current time and date Settings In Menu mode, select Select the time zone option and a time zone. Enter the current time and date, and set the time and date format. Back. Select › Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down.
Page 29: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display
Select an image. To select an image from the image folder, select the folder. Set. Select Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. Getting started › Adjust the brightness of the display...
Page 30: Lock Your Device
• If you forget your password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to unlock it. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software. › Lock your SIM or USIM card You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card.
Page 31: Enter Text
› Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your device, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device. In Menu mode, select Settings Mobile tracker.
Page 32 Number Function Change case. Switch to Number or Symbol mode. Insert a space; Show frequently used symbols (tap and hold). Clear your input. Start a new line. Change the input language; Access the keyboard settings (tap and hold). To change the text input method, tap and hold select Keyboard type a text input method.
Page 33 When entering text with the keypad, you can use the following modes: Mode Function Select an appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on the display. In ABC mode, tap and hold select Predictive text. Select the appropriate virtual keys to enter an entire word.
Page 34: Access Help Information
Drag your finger across the text and stop at highlight starting point. You can also tap the word you want to highlight twice. Select Copy or Cut to copy and paste, or cut and paste the text onto the clipboard. In another application, tap and hold the text input field.
Page 35: Communication
Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. › Make and answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.
Page 36 Reject a call When a call comes in, press [ ]. The caller will hear a busy tone. • You can set up a list of numbers to reject incoming calls automatically. p. 38 ► • You can send a message when you reject incoming calls.
Page 37 • To activate the speakerphone feature, select You can activate the speakerphone feature with motion. In Menu mode, select Settings → Putting down (Speaker call). Then, during a call, → place your device on a table or a flat surface. In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature.
Page 38: View And Dial Missed Calls
› Use options during a video call You can use the following options while a video call is in progress: • To hide your image from the other party, select • To select an alternative image to be shown to the other party, select Outgoing image.
Page 39 › Use additional features You can use various other call-related features, such as auto rejection, Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode, or call diverting or barring. Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers automatically. To activate auto rejection and set up the reject list, Settings In Menu mode, select...
Page 40 Select to start recording. Speak into the microphone. During recording, select to pause and select resume. When you are finished, select Save. You can also make fake calls appear more realistic by showing a caller ID image and caller's name or number. Settings In Menu mode, select Fake call.
Page 41: Logs
Select a condition. Select Activate. Select Divert to Contacts to add a contact or to → enter a number to which calls will be forwarded. Your setting will be sent to the network. Set call barring Call barring is a network feature to restrict certain types of calling or to prevent others from making calls with your device.
Page 42 In Menu mode, select Logs. Scroll left or right to select a log type at the top of the screen. From the call and message logs, you can make a call or send a message directly to a contact by quickly flicking the contact to the left or right.
Page 43: Messages
Messages Learn to create and send text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. ›...
Page 44: Send A Multimedia Message
Customise the parameters for the connection profile. Option Function Set name Enter the name for the profile. Access name Enter the access point name. Auth type Select an authentication type. User ID Enter your user name. Password Enter your password. Protocol Select a network protocol.
Page 45: View A Text Or Multimedia Message
Select the text input field and enter your message text. Select and attach a file. You can select a file from the file list, take a photo or record a sound. Select Send to send the message. › View a text or multimedia message Messages you have received, sent or saved are sorted automatically into the following message folders.
Page 46: Use Message Templates
• To receive a messages from all channels or my channels, Broadcast messages. select → • To view messages in the spambox, select Spambox. • To sort messages as desired, select • To adjust the message settings, select Settings. › Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers may leave voice messages when you do not...
Page 47: Email
Select Save. You can now use a multimedia template to create a new multimedia message. From the MMS card list, tap and hold a template and select Send. Your template will open as a new multimedia message. › Create a folder to manage messages Learn to create folders to manage your messages according to your preferences and needs.
Page 48: Send An Email Message
Option Function Email address Enter your email address. Enter your user name for the User name account. Enter your password for the Password account. Enter the address of the SMTP SMTP server server (outgoing server). Enter the port number of the SMTP SMTP port server.
Page 49: View An Email Message
Select the Cc/Bcc field to add more recipients. Select the subject field to enter a subject. Select the text input field to enter your email text. Select Attach items and attach a file. → You can select a file from the file list or capture a photo, video, or sound clip.
Page 50 Option Function Enter the URL of the Exchange Server URL server. Set to use the SSL (Secure Sockets Use SSL Layer) protocol to increase security. After customising the server setting, select the dot next to data types to synchronise. For synchronising emails and calendar events, you can set the sync interval.
Page 51: Social Hub
Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub™, the integrated communication application for email, messages, instant messages, contacts or calendar information. Visit http://socialhub.samsungmobile.com for more details. Social Hub. In Menu mode, select Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub. Communication...
Page 52: Entertainment
Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2560 x 1920 pixels (5 mega pixels) and videos at resolutions up to 1280 x 720 pixels. Photos are saved in jpg format and videos are saved in mp4 format.
Page 53 Number Function Check the camera status and settings. • : Resolution • : Default storage location • : Number of photos you can take (according to available memory) Switch to the camcorder. Change the shooting mode. Change the scene mode. Change the camera settings.
Page 54: Capture A Photo By Using Preset
After taking photos, select to view the captured photos. • To view more photos, scroll left or right or tilt the device left or right. • To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out).
Page 55: Capture A Beauty Photo
For example, when you take photos at night, select the night mode that uses an extended exposure. When you take photos of people with the light source behind them, select the against light mode, which reduces the contrast between light and dark areas. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera.
Page 56: Capture A Series Of Photos
› Capture a series of photos You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. This is useful when you are photographing children at play or a sporting event. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera.
Page 57: Customise Camera Settings
Repeat step 7 to complete the panoramic photo. Select to save the panoramic photo. › Capture a vintage photo You can take photos with a vintage look and feel by applying colour filters. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera.
Page 58 Option Function Reduce blur caused by the device's Anti-Shake vibration or movement. Automatically adjust contrast Auto contrast between your subject and background. Set the camera to alert you when Blink detection people close their eyes. Image quality Set the quality level for your photos. Adjust contrast, saturation, and Adjust sharpness.
Page 59: Capture A Video
Setting Function Select a memory location for storing Storage captured photos. Reset settings Reset menus and shooting options. › Capture a video In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select to switch to the camcorder.
Page 60 Number Function Switch to the camera. Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). Change the camcorder settings. Change the flash setting; You can manually turn the flash on or off, or set the camera to automatically use the flash when needed.
Page 61: Customise Camcorder Settings
• To use additional features, select of the following options: Send via : Send the video to others via multimedia message, email, or the Bluetooth wireless feature. You can also send the video to a DLNA-enabled device using AllShare. ( p.
Page 62: Video Player
Option Function Video quality Set the quality level for your videos. Adjust contrast, saturation, and Adjust sharpness. Before capturing a video, select following settings: Setting Function Display the guidelines on the Guidelines preview screen. Audio recording Turn the audio on or off. Select a memory location for storing Storage captured videos.
Page 63 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. Scan backwards in a file. Entertainment Number › Customise video player settings During video playback, select settings: Option...
Page 64: Media Browser
Option Function Divide the video into segments Mosaic search to apply different settings to each segment. Colour tone Change the colour tone. Repeat on Repeat video playback. Send the video to others via multimedia message, email, or the Send via Bluetooth wireless feature.
Page 65: Music Player
Send via. → • Download from the wireless web. Edit. ( p. 107) ► • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. p. 97 ► • Receive via Bluetooth. • Copy to your memory card. • Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11.
Page 66 › Play music After transferring music files to your device or memory card, Music. In Menu mode, select Scroll left or right to a music category. Select a music file. Control playback with the following keys: Number 1. These icons are shown when you tap the player screen. Function Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected.
Page 67: Create A Playlist
• SRS CS Headphone™ delivers a 5.1 surround sound experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel content, such as DVD movies. • WOW HD™ significantly improves the playback quality of audio, delivering a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep, rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail.
Page 68: Customise Music Player Settings
› Add a song to the quick list Add to quick list to store your During playback, select favourite songs to the quick list. To view other songs on the list, select › Customise music player settings Music. In Menu mode, select Settings.
Page 69: Fm Radio
› Add a song to the wish list From the list of music recognition results or similar music files, select an album image to store the music file to the wish list. To view other songs on the wish list, select Wish list.
Page 70: Save A Radio Station Automatically
Number Function Set the FM radio to automatically retune frequencies for stations when the current signal is weak. Turn off the FM radio; Select on the FM radio. Change the frequency by 0.1 MHz. Search for an available radio station. Add the current radio station to the favourites list.
Page 71: Add A Radio Station To The Favourites List
Select Scan. → Select Yes to confirm (if necessary). The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. › Add a radio station to the favourites list Plug the supplied headset into the device. FM radio. In Menu mode, select Select to turn on the FM radio.
Page 72: Games And More
Games and more Learn to use games and applications powered by award- winning Java technology. The download of Java games or applications may not be supported depending on the software of the device. › Download games and applications In Menu mode, select Games and more games.
Page 73: Personal Information
Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts stored on the device’s memory or a SIM or USIM card. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts.
Page 74 Once you find a contact, you can: • Send a text or multimedia message by selecting • Make a video call by selecting • Make a voice call by pressing [ • Link a contact from your community accounts to the contact by selecting Link contact.
Page 75: Create A Group Of Contacts
Select Done. You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature. › Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your device contacts.
Page 76: Calendar
Calendar Learn to create and manage daily or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events. › Create an event Calendar. In Menu mode, select Create. Select Enter the details of the event as required. Select Save. ›...
Page 77: Task
› Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the alarm will sound at the specified time. To stop the alarm, tap and hold Stop. Task Learn to create a virtual task list and set alarms to remind yourself of important tasks or set priority.
Page 78: Memo
Memo Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date. › Create a memo Memo. In Menu mode, select Create. Select Enter your memo text and select Select a colour to change a background colour. Select Save.
Page 79: Play A Voice Memo
› Play a voice memo Voice recorder. In Menu mode, select In a playlist, select a voice memo to play. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. Personal information Number You can send the voice memo to others by tapping and holding a voice memo and selecting a sending...
Page 80: Web
Planet 3 Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider. • The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. ›...
Page 81 Navigate web pages with the following keys: Number Function Bookmark the current web page. Set the brightness of the screen. Move backward or forward to web pages in history. Number While browsing the web page, use the following options: • To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out).
Page 82: Customise Browser Settings
• To translate a word, tap and hold the word you want to translate and select Translate. • To save or send images from websites, select Filter images. Image on websites can be saved to your device or sent to others. ›...
Page 83 Option Function Set the web browser to automatically update subscribed RSS feeds at regular intervals. RSS update Activating the auto update feature increases the amount of data downloaded and may incur additional charges. Server View the details of certificates. certificates Change display and sound settings Preferences for the web browser.
Page 84: Samsung Apps
Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of useful applications to your device. Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, widgets, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice in RSS feeds. → →...
Page 85: Synchronise
• To use Samsung Apps, your device must be connected to the internet using a cellular connection or Wi-Fi. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the internet and downloading applications. • If the widget toolbar is full, downloaded widgets will not be automatically added to the widget toolbar.
Page 86: Daily Briefing
Option Function Enter the web address of the server Sync server to be synchronised. Network Select a connection profile to use for profile synchronisation. Save. When you are finished, select › Start synchronisation Settings In Menu mode, select Synchronise. Select a synchronisation profile. Select Start sync to start synchronisation with the web server you have specified.
Page 87: Connectivity
Connectivity • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. •...
Page 88: Find And Pair With Other Bluetooth
To allow other devices to locate your device, select Settings My phone's visibility → → Always on Save. → If you selected Custom, enter duration that your device is visible and select Done. Once the Bluetooth wireless feature is active, select and use the following options: •...
Page 89: Wireless Feature
• To change the paired device name, select • To allow the paired device to access and browse your files, select Authorise device • To send your files to the paired device, select files. • To end the connection and delete the paired device, select Delete.
Page 90: Wi-Fi
Print via Bluetooth, or select Select → → Print via Bluetooth. → Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled printer. When connected to the printer, customise print options and print the data. › Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM or USIM card on your device.
Page 91: Customise The Connection Profile
› Find and connect to a WLAN Settings In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi. The device will automatically search for available WLANs. Select the check box next to a network. Enter a password for the network and select necessary). › Customise the connection profile In Menu mode, select Settings Wi-Fi.
Page 92: Allshare
› Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Settings In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi. WPS PBC or WPS PIN depending on the AP Select device type. Press a WPS button on the AP device within 2 minutes. Or, enter a PIN on the AP device and select Start within 2 minutes.
Page 93: Media Files
› Customise DLNA settings for sharing media files To allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device, you must activate media sharing. Settings In Menu mode, select AllShare Settings. → Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA feature: Option Function...
Page 94 Control playback using icons of your device. Playback may be buffered, depending on the network connection and the connected server. › Play others' files on your device Settings In Menu mode, select AllShare. next to Play file from server on my phone. Select Your device automatically searches for DLNA-enabled devices.
Page 95: Mobile Ap
Mobile AP Learn about the Mobile AP feature, which sets your device as an wireless AP (Access Point) to connect to the internet on other network devices. In Menu mode, select Settings Mobile AP. Mobile AP on the top to activate the Mobile Select AP feature.
Page 96: Gps
Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to use positioning services with GPS. › View your location Learn to determine the latitude, longitude, and altitude of your current position using the GPS. Settings In Menu mode, select Location.
Page 97: Tv Connections (Tv Out Mode)
TV connections (TV out mode) Learn to connect your device to a TV and view the device’s interface on the TV screen. Settings In Menu mode, select TV out Select a video encoding system according to your region. Option Region Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands,...
Page 98: Pc Connections
PC data cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, you can synchronise files with Windows Media Player, transfer data to and from your device directly, use the Samsung Kies program, and use your device as a wireless modem for a PC. ›...
Page 99: Connect As A Mass Storage Device
Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up window (if necessary). Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. Start synchronisation. › Connect as a mass storage device You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory.
Page 100 › Use your device as a wireless modem You can use your device as a modem for a PC to access the internet via your mobile network service. Settings In Menu mode, select PC Internet → → Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.
Page 101: Tools
Tools Clock Learn to set and control alarms, and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and count-down timer. › Set a new alarm Clock In Menu mode, select → Create. Select Set alarm details. Set as daily briefing to activate the Daily Select briefing immediately after you stop an alarm.
Page 102: Create A World Clock
› Create a world clock Clock In Menu mode, select → Add. Select Select the text input field and enter the few letters of a city name. To select a city in the world map view, select Map view. Select the city name you want. To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-4.
Page 103: Calculator
Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. Calculator. In Menu mode, select Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Rotate the device to landscape view to use the scientific calculator.
Page 104: My Accounts
Next. Select an interval to synchronise data with your accounts and select Set. Samsung account is a user account to access to Samsung's smartphone services, such as Samsung Apps and Samsung Dive. You can sign up Samsung account easily in My accounts.
Page 105: My Files
If you are a premium user, you can configure settings for peak schedules to synchronise data. In Menu mode, select My accounts. Select Push sync. Set the peak days and peak hours and select Select the dot next to Push sync. My files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored...
Page 106 › View a file My files In Menu mode, select → Folders or files on the memory card are indicated by a memory card icon. Select a folder a file. → • Images, you can view photos you have captured and images you have downloaded or received from other sources.
Page 107 › Print an image You can print your jpg images with a USB connection or the Bluetooth wireless feature. You can also send the images with message, email, or Bluetooth. Print an image using a USB connection Connect your device to a PictBridge-enabled printer with a PC data cable.
Page 108: Edit An Image
› Edit an image Edit images and apply fun effects. Adjust an image My files In Menu mode, select → Edit. Select → Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. The image editor interface appears only in the landscape orientation. Adjust Select an adjustment option (brightness and...
Page 109: Edit A Video
• To rotate or flip the image, select an orientation Apply. • To crop the image, draw a rectangle over the area to crop and select Apply. Save the edited image with a new file name. Insert a visual feature Open an image to edit.
Page 110 To delete images or videos, select To rearrange images or videos, tap and hold an item and move it to the location you want. To add text between images or videos, select Add text. Enter the text you want and select Move or resize the added text and select To change the text attribute or colour, select Edit text.
Page 111 Split a video Import a video. Split. Select a video → Select to start playback. Move to the point where you want to divide the file into two clips. Done. Select Insert a transition effect between the clips. Save the edited video with a new file name. Apply an effect to a video Import a video.
Page 112: Smart Search
Enter a keyword and tap to update the search results. Select the data you want to access. › Search on the Samsung Mobile Site Smart search In Menu mode, select content. Select the text input field. Enter a keyword and tap Select the data you want to access.
Page 113: Settings
Settings Access the Settings menu Settings. In Menu mode, select Select a setting category and select an option. Customise the setting and select Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Connectivity • Bluetooth : Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over a distance.
Page 114: Sound Profiles
• Network : Access or alter the following settings to control how your device selects and connects to networks. Select network : Set the network selection method to automatic or manual. Network mode : Select a network band. Connections : Set up connection profiles to use for network features.
Page 115: Display And Light
Alert tone: Select a ringtone to use if you set the device to alert you to incoming messages by playing a melody. Using the slider at the bottom, adjust the volume level for the message ringtone. • System: Adjust the volume level for system sounds. Display and light Access and alter the following settings to control the display and usage of the light on your device:...
Page 116: Date And Time
Overturning (Etiquette pause): Activate the etiquette pause feature that allows you to mute all device sounds by placing the device face down. Putting down (Speaker call) : Activate the motion speakerphone feature that allows you to activate the speaker by placing the device on a flat surface during a call.
Page 117: Menu And Widgets
Menu and widgets • Adaptive menu order: Set the icons on the main menu screen to change locations automatically. • Widget Widget profiles : Select a connection profile to use for widgets. Downloaded widgets : View the list of the downloaded widgets.
Page 118 • Voice call Call diverting : Divert incoming calls to another number. Call barring : Block incoming or outgoing calls. Call waiting : Specify options for handling an incoming call when you are already on a call. Auto redial : Set whether or not to automatically redial a call that was not connected.
Page 119 Alert tone : Set how often the device will alert you of new messages. • Text messages Character support : Select a character encoding type. Using Unicode encoding will reduce the maximum number of characters in a message to about half. Reply path : Allow recipients to reply to you through your text message server.
Page 120 Multimedia message profiles : Select a connection profile to use for sending or receiving messages. Message size : Select a maximum size allowed for messages. Available message size may vary depending on your region. Auto resize image : Set whether or not to resize an image to add to a multimedia message.
Page 121 Keep a copy: Set whether or not to save a copy of sent messages in the server. Reply with body: Set whether or not to include an original message when you reply to a message. Forward with files: Set whether or not to include attachments when you forward a message.
Page 122: Media Player
VOD settings : Select a network connection profile to use for playing Video-On-Demand (VOD) content. › Samsung Apps • Update notification : Select a network connection (Wi-Fi or packet switched data network) to get application update notification from Samsung Apps. Settings...
Page 123: Security
• Network profiles : Select a network connection profile preset by your service provider to use Samsung Apps or download applications from Samsung Apps. If a connection profile is not preset, contact your service provider for detailed settings. › Photo upload settings •...
Page 124: Memory
• Change PIN : Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data. • Fixed dialling mode : Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to phone numbers in the FDN list. • Change PIN2 : Change the PIN2, which is used to protect the primary PIN.
Page 125: About Phone
About phone • System info : Check the available amount of the battery power, CPU usage and storage memory. You can also check the model number of your phone, and MAC addresses of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. • DivX(R) VOD : Check your registration and deregistration codes.
Page 126: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is Password enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device.
Page 127: Calls Are Being Dropped
Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting Calls are being dropped When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose your connection to the network.
Page 128 Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. • Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth. • If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected. Audio quality is poor •...
Page 129 Troubleshooting Error messages appear when launching the FM radio The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset connected, the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations. To use the FM radio, first ensure that the headset is properly connected.
Page 130 Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: • Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting files from your device.
Page 131: Safety And Usage Information
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
Page 132: Avoid Interference With Pacemakers
• Never dispose of batteries or devices in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries or devices. • Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
Page 133: Safety Precautions
Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand and face. Bring the device to a Samsung Service Centre to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your manufacturer’s warranty.
Page 134 • Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and batteries. • Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage.
Page 135: Important Usage Information
Important usage information Use your device in the normal position Avoid contact with your device’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your device Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device and will void your manufacturer’s warranty.
Page 136 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information THIS MODEL MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the independent scientific organisation ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and...
Page 137: Correct Disposal Of This Product
Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
Page 138 Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control. Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer, Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any interruption or suspension of any content or service made available through this device.

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