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Page 3: Using This Manual
Using this manual Instructional icons Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons you will Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. see in this manual: This device will provide you with high quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s Warning—situations that could cause injury to...
Page 4: Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by In Menu mode, select Messages Compose → or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its (represents Messages, followed by Compose) respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software Square brackets—device keys;...
Page 5: Copyright Information
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Page 23: Table Of Contents
Contents Assembling ........... Access menus ............ 39 Launch and manage applications ....41 Unpack ..............26 Use widgets ............41 Install the SIM card and battery ....26 Customize your device ........42 Charge the battery ........... 28 Enter text ............47 Insert a memory card (optional) ....
Page 24 Video player ............80 Web ............Media browser ........... 82 Music player ............83 Internet ............... 98 FM radio .............. 87 Samsung Apps ..........102 Games and more ..........90 Synchronize ............. 103 Daily briefing ..........104 Community websites ........104 Contents S8500_UM_Open.indb 23...
Page 25 Connectivity ........My files ............. 121 Smart search ........... 128 Bluetooth ............105 Wi-Fi ..............108 Settings ..........AllShare ............110 Access the Settings menu ......130 Mobile AP ............113 Flight mode ............. 130 GPS ..............114 Connectivity ............ 130 TV connections (TV out mode) ....
Page 26 Security ............140 Memory ............141 Reset ..............141 SIM applications ..........142 Troubleshooting ........ Safety and usage information ..Index ............ Contents S8500_UM_Open.indb 25 9/10/2010 11:47:18 AM...
Page 27: Assembling
• User manual When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) that are not covered by your manufacturer's and optional services.
Page 28 To install the SIM card and battery, Insert the SIM card. ] and select Yes If the device is on, press and hold [ to turn it off. Remove the back cover. • Place the SIM card into the device with the gold- coloured contacts facing down.
Page 29: 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. Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.
Page 30: 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. Assembling S8500_UM_Open.indb 29 9/10/2010 11:47:20 AM...
Page 31: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of the device. Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully Plug one end (micro USB) of the PC data cable into the compatible with your device.
Page 32 • Your device supports only the FAT file structure for Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card. memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card. •...
Page 33: Format The Memory Card
Lock the memory card cover. Remove the memory card and close the memory card cover. Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device.
Page 34: Getting Started
Getting started ] and select Yes. To turn off your device, press and hold [ • Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as airplanes and Turn your device on and off hospitals.
Page 35: Get To Know Your Device
Get to know your device › Device layout Multifunction jack Speaker Rear camera lens Front camera lens Headset/ Earpiece (for video calls) TV-out cable jack Flash Proximity sensor Lock key Volume key Touch screen Back cover Camera key Menu key Power/End key Back cover lock Dial key...
Page 36: Idle Screen
› Keys Function Function In Idle mode, turn on the camera; Camera In Camera mode, take a photo or Make or answer a call; In Idle record a video. Dial mode, retrieve logs of your calls and messages. › Idle screen Access Menu mode;...
Page 37: Indicator Icons
› Indicator icons Icon Definition Icons shown on the display may vary depending on Video call in progress your region or service provider. SOS message feature activated Icon Definition Browsing the web Signal strength Connected to secured web page GPRS network connected Call diverting activated EDGE network connected Synchronizing with PC...
Page 38: Use The Touch Screen
Use the touch screen Icon Definition Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or Normal profile activated perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch Silent profile activated screen. • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use Current time sharp tools.
Page 39 • • For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the Area zoom: Place two fingers on the screen and pull screen protection film before using your device. them apart to zoom in or squeeze them together to zoom out. •...
Page 40: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys
Lock or unlock the touch screen Access menus and keys To access your device’s menus, You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu unwanted device operations. mode. To lock, press the Lock key.
Page 41 › › Organize applications in Menu mode Add new main menu screens You can reorganize the applications in Menu mode by In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu changing their order or grouping them into categories to mode.
Page 42: Launch And Manage Applications
Launch and manage applications Control active applications as follows: • To switch between applications, select one from the › thumbnails of active applications. Launch multiple applications • To close an application, select Your device allows you to multi-task by running multiple •...
Page 43: Customize Your Device
› › Open the widget toolbar Manage web-based widgets To open the widget toolbar and access widgets, You can select a widget profile to connect to web services and view downloaded widgets. In Idle mode, select Widget at the top left of the screen In Menu mode, select Settings Menu and widgets →...
Page 44: Adjust The Volume Of The Key Tones
› Adjust the volume of the key tones You can add up to 10 panels. Select to remove the panel from the idle screen. In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down. Adjust the key tone volume by pressing the Volume Rotate the device clockwise to portrait view.
Page 45 › › Set up a sound profile Select a wallpaper for the idle screen You can change your device's sounds by customizing In Menu mode, select Settings Display and light → the current sound profile or switching to another sound Wallpaper.
Page 46: Lock Your Device
If you forget your password, bring your device to a unblock it. 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. Getting started S8500_UM_Open.indb 45...
Page 47: Activate The Mobile Tracker
› Activate the mobile tracker Select Sender. When someone inserts a new SIM card in your device, Save Accept. Select → the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the If the lost device is equipped with the mobile tracker contact number to specified recipients to help you locate feature and the feature is activated, you can control it and recover your device.
Page 48: Enter Text
Enter text Number Function You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual Clear your input. keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen. Start a new line. Change the text input method Change the input language; Access the keyboard settings (tap and hold).
Page 49 Enter text using input methods Mode Function Change the text input method. 1. In ABC mode, tap and hold select Predictive text or T9. Change the text input mode. 2. Select the appropriate virtual keys to Select the appropriate virtual keys or write on the enter an entire word.
Page 50: Access Help Information
Drag your finger across the text you want to highlight. Mode Function Select Copy or Cut to copy and paste, or cut and paste Select an appropriate virtual key to enter the text onto the clipboard. a number. Number You can enter numbers by tapping In another application, tap and hold the text input and holding a virtual key in ABC or field.
Page 51 Select a help topic to learn about an application or feature. Scroll left or right to view more information. To return to the previous level, select Getting started S8500_UM_Open.indb 50 9/10/2010 11:47:24 AM...
Page 52: Communication
Communication Press [ ] to make a voice call. For a video call, select When you hold the device near your face, your device automatically locks the touch screen to Calling prevent accidental inputs. Learn to use calling functions, such as making and To end the call, press [ answering calls, using options available during a call or •...
Page 53: Call An International Number
Answer a call Call an international number When a call comes in, press [ In Idle mode, select Keypad and tap and hold 0 to insert the + character. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to adjust the volume, or press and hold the Volume key Enter the complete number you want to dial (country down to mute the ringtone.
Page 54: Use Options During A Voice Call
› Use options during a voice call • To listen and talk to the other party via the headset, select Headset. You can use the following options while a voice call is in • To switch the current call to a video call, select →...
Page 55: Use Options During A Video Call
• • To make a multiparty call (conference call), make or To listen and talk to the other party via the headset, answer a second call and select Join when connected select Switch to headset. → to the second party. Repeat to add more parties. You •...
Page 56: View And Dial Missed Calls
› View and dial missed calls In Menu mode, select Settings Applications Call → → All calls Auto reject. → → Your device will display the number of calls you have missed on the locked display in a "puzzle piece" icon. Select Create.
Page 57 To activate the hot key to make fake calls, in Menu mode, Speak into the microphone. select Settings Applications Call Fake call → → → → During recording, select to pause and select Fake call hot key. resume. To make a fake call, press and hold the Volume key down When you are finished, select Save.
Page 58 Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode In Menu mode, select Settings Applications Call → → Voice call or Video call Call forwarding. → → In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, except for the numbers stored in the SIM card. You must Select a condition.
Page 59: Logs
Logs Select Activate. Enter a call barring password and select Done. Learn to view and manage logs of calls you have dialed, Your setting will be sent to the network. received, or missed and messages you have sent or received. Set call waiting ›...
Page 60: Messages
› Messages View the log manager From the log manager, you can check the amount of data Learn to create and send text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or or number of messages sent or received and the cost and email messages, and view or manage messages you have duration of your calls.
Page 61 Select Send to send the message. Customize the parameters for the connection profile. • If you decide not to send a message immediately, Option Function you can save it to the draft folder for future use. Set name Enter the name for the profile. •...
Page 62: Send A Multimedia Message
When you are finished, select Save. Select the text input field and enter your message text. In Menu mode, select Messages Settings Add Multimedia and Select or select → → → Multimedia messages Multimedia message attach a file. → → profiles.
Page 63: Listen To Voice Mail Messages
• In Menu mode, select Messages and select a thread. List by. To sort messages, select → • By default, your messages are grouped by contact as To adjust the message settings, select → Settings. a message thread. To change the view mode, select Folder view.
Page 64: Use Message Templates
› Use message templates Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. p. 61 ► Learn to create and use text and multimedia templates to quickly and easily create new messages. Select Save. You can now use a multimedia template to create a new Create a text template multimedia message.
Page 65: Send An Sos Message
› Send an SOS message Select contacts and select Add. In case of an emergency, you can ask for help by sending Select a phone number (if necessary). an SOS message to specified recipients. When you are finished setting the recipients, select OK. This feature may be unavailable depending on your Select Repeat and select the number of times to region or service provider.
Page 66: Email
Email Customize the settings for the account by following the screens. NOTE: if you select an existing service, the only options available are Email address, User name › Set up an email account and profile and Password. In addition to the email account predefined by your service Option Function provider, you can add your personal email accounts.
Page 67: Send An Email Message
Select an email profile Option Function In Menu mode, select Email Settings Secure Select a security protocol for the → → → Email profiles. connection SMTP server. Incoming Select the type of the incoming Select a profile and select Set. server type server (POP3 or IMAP4).
Page 68 › Synchronize emails with an Exchange Select the text input field to enter your email text. server Attach items to attach a file. Select → You can select a file from the file list or take a photo, After configuring sync settings, you can synchronize your record a video, or capture a sound clip.
Page 69 Option Function Enter the domain of your email Learn to chat with friends and family from universal instant Domain address. messengers such as Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, and Yahoo Messenger. After customizing the server settings, select the dot Set up an IM account next to data types to synchronize.
Page 70: Social Hub
Chat with friends and family instantly. Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub™, Samsung's integrated push- based communication application for email, messages, instant messages, contacts or calendar information. Visit http://socialhub.samsungmobile.com for more details. In Menu mode, select Social Hub. Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub.
Page 71: Entertainment
Entertainment • The camera interface appears only in the landscape orientation. • Tap the screen to hide or display viewfinder icons. • The camera automatically turns off when you do Camera not use it for a specified period. • The memory capacity may differ depending on Learn how to capture and view photos and videos.
Page 72 Number Function Number Function Check the camera status and settings. Change the focus mode; You can take macro close-up photos or set • : Resolution the camera to focus on human faces • : Exposure meter type automatically. • : Default storage location Adjust the exposure compensation;...
Page 73 Upload: Post the photo to a community website or After taking photos, select to view the captured photos. blog. • To view more photos, scroll left or right or tilt the device Set as: Set the photo as wallpaper or a caller ID image left or right.
Page 74: Capture A Beauty Photo
For example, when you take photos at night, select the Beauty. Select → night mode that uses an extended exposure. When you Make any necessary adjustments. take photos of people with the light source behind them, select the against light mode. Press the Camera key to take a photo.
Page 75: Capture A Series Of Photos
› › Capture a series of photos Capture a panoramic photo You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama This is useful when you are photographing children at play shooting mode.
Page 76: Customize Camera Settings
› Customize camera settings Repeat step 7 to complete the panoramic photo. Before taking a photo, select to access the → Select to save the panoramic photo. following options: › Capture a vintage photo Option Function You can take photos with a vintage look and feel by Activate Outdoor visibility to applying colour filters.
Page 77 Option Function Setting Function Display guidelines on the preview Adjust the sensitivity of the camera Guidelines imaging sensor. The default setting screen. is Auto (automatic). Set the camera to display the Review captured image. Exposure Select a type of exposure meter. metering Set the camera to include location information for your photos.
Page 78: Capture A Video
Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary Setting Function adjustments. Set the sound the camera shutter Shutter sound makes when capturing a photo. Select a memory location for storing Storage captured photos. Reset settings Reset menus and shooting options. ›...
Page 79 Select or press the Camera key to stop recording. Number Function The video is saved automatically. Switch to the camera. The camera may not be able to properly record Change the recording mode (Normal, videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed. Limit for MMS or Slow motio).
Page 80: Customize Camcorder Settings
• To use additional features, select and one of the Select Slow motion. → following options: Press the Camera key to start recording. Send via: Send the video to others via multimedia message, email, or the Bluetooth wireless feature. You Select or press the Camera key to stop recording.
Page 81: Video Player
Video player Option Function Apply a special effect, such as sepia Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of Effects or black and white tones. videos. The video player supports the following file formats: mp4, 3gp, wmv, asf, avi, mkv, divx, and xvid. Video quality Set the quality level for your videos.
Page 82 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Pause playback; While paused, press the Camera key to capture the current screen; Select to resume playback. Scan forward in a file. › Customize video player settings During video playback, select to access the following settings: Option Function...
Page 83: Media Browser
Media browser Option Function Divide the video into segments Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your Mosaic search to apply different settings to each device's memory and memory card. segment. › View a photo Color tone Change the color tone. Repeat on Repeat video playback.
Page 84: Music Player
• Download from the wireless web. p. 98 ► In Menu mode, select Media browser. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies software. p. 116 ► Select a video (with a play icon) to play. • Receive via Bluetooth.
Page 85 › Play music Number Function After transferring music files to your device or memory Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound card, system when a headset is connected. View the details of the music file. In Menu mode, select Music. Move to a point of the file by dragging Select a music category a music file.
Page 86: Create A Playlist
• SRS CS Headphone™ delivers a 5.1 surround sound any of the other categories, making a selection opens a list experience over standard headphones or earbuds of songs in that category. Select a music file from the list when listening to multichannel content, such as to play it.
Page 87 › Add a song to the quick list Option Function During playback, select Add to quick list to store your Select a screen animation to Visualisation display during playback. favourite songs to the quick list. To view songs on the list, select Go to quick list. ›...
Page 88: Fm Radio
FM radio Control the FM radio with the following keys: Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect the supplied headset, which serves as the radio antenna. › Listen to the FM radio Plug the supplied headset into the device.
Page 89 When you are finished recording, select Save. Number Function The recorded file will be saved in Sounds (in Menu Add the current radio station to the mode, select My files Sounds). → favourites list. To listen to a recorded file, select Go to recorded →...
Page 90 Select to turn on the FM radio. Option Function Scroll to the radio station you want. Record Set a memory location for storing location recorded sound clips. Select one of the keys to add the station to that Default name key.
Page 91: Games And More
› Games and more Play games or launch applications In Menu mode, select Games and more. Learn to use games and applications powered by award- winning Java technology. Select a game or application from the list and follow the on-screen instructions. The download of Java games or applications may not be supported depending on the software of •...
Page 92: Personal Information
Personal information You can also create a contact from the dialing screen. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a phone number. Contacts Select Add to Contacts Create contact. → Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or Enter contact information.
Page 93 Select Done. • Make a video call by selecting • You can send your namecard by attaching it to a Edit the contact information by selecting Edit. message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth › Set a favourite number wireless feature.
Page 94: Calendar
› Create a group of contacts Select contacts to copy. By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple When you are finished selecting contacts, select Copy. contacts and send messages or email to an entire group. Start by creating a group. Calendar In Menu mode, select Contacts Groups...
Page 95: View Events
› View events • You can send the event to others by selecting Send via an option. → → To change the calendar view, • You can print the event via Bluetooth by selecting Print via Bluetooth. → In Menu mode, select Calendar. •...
Page 96: Task
Task Select a task to view its details. For completed tasks with an expired deadline, you Learn to create a virtual task list and set alarms to remind can set their status to completed by selecting a task yourself of important tasks or set priority. and the check box from the top line.
Page 97: Voice Recorder
Voice recorder Select Create. Enter your memo text. Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder. You can set voice memos as call or alarm ringtones. To change the background colour, select Cancel and select a colour in the line at the bottom of the screen. ›...
Page 98 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Move to a point in the file by dragging the bar. Pause playback; Select to resume playback. You can send the voice memo to others by tapping and holding a voice memo and selecting a sending option.
Page 99: Web
In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity → → Network Connections Yes. → → Select Create. Internet Customize the network settings. "Set up an MMS ► profile" (p. 60) Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. In Menu mode, select Internet Internet →...
Page 100 Navigate web pages with the following keys: Number Function Refresh the current web page. Change the view mode. End the intetnet connection. Open a web page in a new window or switch between the currently opened windows. Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and RSS feeds and recent internet history.
Page 101: Bookmark Your Favourite Web Pages
› • Customize browser settings To save or send images from websites, select → Filter images. Image on websites can be saved to your In Menu mode, select Internet Internet → → device or sent to others. settings. › Bookmark your favourite web pages Adjust the following settings to customize your web browser: You can bookmark web pages you frequently visit for quick...
Page 102 Option Function Option Function Set the web browser to Clear the cache; The cache is a automatically update subscribed temporary memory location that Clear cache RSS feeds at regular intervals. saves information from recently RSS update Activating the auto update accessed web pages.
Page 103: Samsung Apps
Samsung Apps Use the RSS reader Learn to use the RSS reader to receive the latest news and Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download information from your favourite websites. an abundance of applications to your device. Featuring...
Page 104: Synchronize
You must remove some widgets from the Synchronize. toolbar and add the new widgets manually. Select Create and specify the following profile options: • The name of Samsung Apps may be changed to My Updates depending on your region. Option Function •...
Page 105: Daily Briefing
Daily briefing Option Function Enter the web address of the server Learn to get weather, finance, news and schedule Sync server to synchronize with. information for today. Network Select a connection profile to use for In Menu mode, select Daily briefing. profile synchronization.
Page 106: Connectivity
Connectivity • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data Bluetooth with devices that are trusted and properly secured.
Page 107: Find And Pair With Other Bluetooth
› Find and pair with other Bluetooth- To allow other devices to locate your phone, select Settings My phone's visibility → → → enabled devices Always on Save. → In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity → → If you selected Custom, enter duration that your Bluetooth Search.
Page 108: Wireless Feature
› Send data using the Bluetooth wireless Once the [hone is paired with another Bluetooth-enabled device, the device icon will turn green. feature Select a paired device and use the following options: Select a file or item, such as a contact, calendar •...
Page 109: Wi-Fi
› Print data using the Bluetooth wireless Select Settings Remote SIM mode. → → feature To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit. Select a file or item, such as a message, calendar event, tasks or image, from an appropriate application or My You must authorize the Bluetooth hands-free car kit.
Page 110 › › Activate the WLAN feature Customize the connection profile In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity Wi-Fi. → → In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity → → You can also open the shortcuts panel and select Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi. An active WLAN running in the background will Select the required WLAN AP.
Page 111: Allshare
AllShare Option Function Proxy address Enter the address and port number Learn to use the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) and port of the proxy server. service that enables you to share media files between DLNA-enabled devices in your home over a WLAN. View the Mac address of the WLAN AP MAC When you are finished, select Back.
Page 112: Media Files
› Customize DLNA settings for sharing Option Function media files Access point Select a connection profile to use for network DLNA connections. To allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device, you must activate media sharing. Default Select the default memory location memory for sharing your media files.
Page 113 › Play files of one device on the other Control playback using icons on your device. Playback may be buffered, depending on the device network connection and the connected server. In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity → → › AllShare. Play others' files on your device next to Play file from server on another Select...
Page 114: Mobile Ap
Mobile AP Option Function Hide my Block other devices from locating your Learn about the Mobile AP feature, which sets your device device device. as an wireless AP (Access Point) to connect to the internet on other network devices. Activate or deactivate the tethering Tethering function to use your mobile device as In Menu mode, select Settings...
Page 115: Gps
› Launch the Samsung mobile navigator Select the dot next to Enable location services. Learn about the Samsung mobile navigator that gives you Select My position to view your location. road guides and information about your location and trip distance.
Page 116: Tv Connections (Tv Out Mode)
TV connections (TV out mode) Select Set. Ensure that the TV is on and connect your device to the Learn to connect your device to a TV and view the device’s TV with a TV out cable. interface on the TV screen. Match the colours at the ends of the TV out cable with In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity...
Page 117: Pc Connections
Connect with Samsung Kies Media player Set. → → Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. download the program from the Samsung website (www. samsung.com/mobile). Press and hold the menu key to open the list of open applications and select End all applications.
Page 118: Connect As A Mass Storage Device
Open Windows Media Player to synchronize music Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. files. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up window multifunction jack on your device to a PC. (if necessary).
Page 119: Use Your Device As A Wireless Modem
› 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. In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity → → PC Internet → → Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.
Page 120: Tools
Tools › Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Select Stop stop the alarm. Clock • Select Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period. › Learn to set and control alarms and world clocks. You can Delete an alarm also use the stopwatch and count-down timer.
Page 121: Calculator
Select Start to begin the countdown. Select the city name you want. You can now use other functions with the timer To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-4. counting down in the background. Press the Menu key To apply daylight savings time to the world clock, and access another application.
Page 122: Mini Diary
› Mini diary View a mini diary In Menu mode, select Mini diary. Use Mini diary to keep a photo diary. Select a diary. › Create a mini diary My files In Menu mode, select Mini diary. Select Create to create a new entry. Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored Change the date and set the weather (if necessary).
Page 123 • In Sounds, you can play all ringtones, music files, Type Supported format and sound clips you have recorded and downloaded, Sound wav, mmf, xmf, imy, midi, amr including voice memos and FM radio clips. • In Themes, you can save photos or ringtones for Themes your display.
Page 124 › • Print an image To protect the files from accidental deletion, select Protection. You can print your jpg images via a USB or Bluetooth • To restore backed-up messages to the Messages wireless connection. You can also send the images via application, select Restore.
Page 125: Edit An Image
› Edit an image Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair with the printer. p. 108 ► Edit images and apply fun effects. Set print options and print the image. Adjust an image › Set an image as your wallpaper In Menu mode, select My files Images an image.
Page 126 If necessary, change the file name for the image and Transform the image as desired. select Done. • To resize the image, move the scroll bar to a size and Save. select Apply effects to images • To rotate or flip the image, select an orientation →...
Page 127 › Create a video To add text between images or videos, select → Add text. Combine images and sounds into a video file. Enter the text you want and select Done. Make a new video Move or resize the added text and select Done. In Menu mode, select My files Images an image.
Page 128 Trim a segment of a video Split a video Import a video. Import a video. Select a video Trim. Select a video Split. → → Select to start playback. Select to start playback. Move to the point where you want the new video Move to the point where you want to divide the file to begin.
Page 129: Smart Search
Smart search Add caption to a video Import a video. Learn to search for data stored on your device or on the web. Select a video Add caption. → › Select to start playback. Search for files or data in the device Move to the point where you want the text to be In Menu mode, select Smart search...
Page 130 › Search on the web In Menu mode, select Smart search Internet. → Select the text input field. Enter a keyword and tap Select the web page you want to access. Tools S8500_UM_Open.indb 129 9/10/2010 11:47:36 AM...
Page 131: Settings
Settings Connectivity • Bluetooth: Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over a distance. p. 105 ► Access the Settings menu • Wi-Fi: Activate the WLAN feature to connect to the internet or other network devices. p. 109 ► In Menu mode, select Settings. •...
Page 132: Sound Profiles
• My position: View the details of your position. TV out: Select the video encoding system of your TV for Profiles: Select a connection profile to use for GPS. proper TV connections. p. 115 ► • Network: Access or alter the following settings to control how your device selects and connects to networks.
Page 133: Display And Light
• Backlight time: Set the length of time the device waits incoming messages. before turning off the display's backlight. Alert tone: Select a ringtone to use if you set the device to alert you to incoming messages by playing a melody General Volume: Using the slider, adjust the volume level for Access and alter the following settings to control general...
Page 134: Date And Time
Orientation: Activate an application by rotating or incoming instant, text, multimedia or voice messages, tilting the device. and when transferring files. You can also choose to display incoming message contents. Overturning (Etiquette pause): Activate the etiquette pause feature that allows you to mute all device sounds by placing the device face down.
Page 135: Menu And Widgets
Menu and widgets Applications • Adaptive menu order: Set the icons on the main menu Access and alter the following settings to control your screen to change locations automatically. device’s applications: • Widget: › Call Widget profiles: Select a connection profile to use for downloading widgets.
Page 136 Call status tones: Activate or deactivate connection, voice call when a video call fails to connect. minute minder, or call disconnect tones. Main display: Select an image to be displayed on the Alerts on call: Activate or deactivate alerts during a main display.
Page 137 Block messages: Block messages from specified Expiration: Set how long your messages are stored in addresses and messages that contain specified the multimedia message server. subjects. Delivery time: Set a time delay before your messages are sent. Alert tone: Set how often the device will alert you of Request delivery report: Send a request for a delivery new messages.
Page 138 (may not be available, depending on your service messages about content type or size. provider). Default style: Set the default message attributes, such Send delivery report: Set the network to inform you as font style, background color and page duration. when your messages are delivered.
Page 139 › Email Add signature: Set whether or not to add your signature to your outgoing messages. • Email accounts: View, set up, or delete email accounts. Signature: Enter your signature. • Sending options: • Receiving options: Default account: Select a default email account. Email size: Select a maximum size allowed for From: Enter your email address as the sender's address.
Page 140: Media Player
• › Calendars: Select a default calendar. Samsung Apps • Calendar sync: Synchronize a web calendar with your The name of Samsung Apps may be changed to device's calendar. p. 103 ► My Updates depending on your region. • View by: Set the default calendar view (month or day).
Page 141: Security
Samsung Apps. • Network profiles: Select a network connection profile Security to use Samsung Apps or download applications from Samsung Apps. Access and alter the following settings to secure your device and data: ›...
Page 142: Memory
require the PIN before using the device. for various types of files. • • Change PIN: Change the PIN used to access SIM data. Clear phone memory: Erase the selected data from your device’s memory. • Fixed dialling mode: Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to phone numbers in the FDN list.
Page 143: Sim Applications
SIM applications Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider. Depending on your SIM card, this menu may not be available or labelled differently. Settings S8500_UM_Open.indb 142 9/10/2010 11:47:37 AM...
Page 144: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Code Try this to solve the problem: Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your When you turn on your device or while you are PIN incorrectly several times. You using the device, it prompts you to enter one of must enter the PUK supplied by the following codes: your service provider.
Page 145: Calls Are Being Dropped
• If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre. Calls are being dropped When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, Troubleshooting S8500_UM_Open.indb 144...
Page 146: Audio Quality Is Poor
• Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you have not set call barring for the contact's phone number. • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. The device beeps and the battery icon flashes •...
Page 147 When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and uses the headset cable as an antenna.
Page 148 Bluetooth range (10 metres/ files 30 feet). Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error Samsung Service Centre.
Page 149: Safety And Usage Information
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers injury if swallowed. 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. Safety and usage information S8500_UM_Open.indb 148...
Page 150: Avoid Interference With Pacemakers
• Turn off the device in potentially explosive Never dispose of batteries or devices in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries or devices. environments • Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations) or such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators.
Page 151: Safety Precautions
Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand and face. Bring the device to a Samsung Service Centre to replace Turn off the device near medical equipment the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your manufacturer’s warranty.
Page 152 • • Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the Your device is a complex electronic device—protect it from device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage. device and batteries. •...
Page 153: Signal Strength
Important usage Allow only qualified personnel to service your device information Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device and will void your manufacturer’s warranty. Signal strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the Ensure maximum battery and charger life signal strength in your area.
Page 154: Correct Disposal Of This Product
• Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above cloth.
Page 155: Radio Frequency Safety
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide Radio frequency safety reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful standards described below.
Page 156: Owners Record
GSM 850 GSM 1900 will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Head: 0.65 W/lg Head: 0.88 W/kg Model: GT-S8500 Body: 1.11 W/kg Body: 0.69 W/kg Serial No.: Safety and usage information S8500_UM_Open.indb 155...
Page 157 “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS Samsung has no control. Without limiting the generality of this IS. ” SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES disclaimer, Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or...
Page 158: Index
Index access codes Remote SIM mode 108 making fake 55 sending data 107 multiparty 54 alarms rejecting 52 brightness, display creating 119 using headset 52 deactivating 119 calculator using options during video 54 stopping 119 using options during voice 53 calendar AllShare viewing missed 55...
Page 159 Bluetooth 105 shortcuts panel 37 FM radio DLNA 110 turning on or off 33 listening to 87 GPS 114 recording 88 device lock PC 116 saving stations 88 DLNA TV 115 see AllShare WLAN 108 updating files 114 downloads contacts using navigation 114 Java games 90 copying or moving 93...
Page 160 32 viewing email 67 PC connections memos viewing multimedia 61 mass storage 117 creating 95 viewing text 61 Samsung Kies 116 viewing 96 mobile tracker Windows Media Player 116 menu screen multimedia messages phonebook accessing 39 sending 61...
Page 161 RSS reader capturing in smile shot 73 SIM card Samsung Kies capturing in vintage shot 75 installing 26 capturing panoramic 74 Samsung mobile navigator locking 45 capuring a series 74 settings smart search printing 123 application 134 setting wallpaper 124...
Page 162 task manager USIM card playing 80, 83 installing 26 tasks voice calls locking 45 creating 95 answering 52 video calls viewing 95 making 51 answering 52 using options 53 text input making 51 voice mail text memos using options 54 voice memos text messages video editor...
Page 163 managing web-based widgets 42 Windows Media Player WLAN activating 109 finding and connecting to networks 109 using WPS 110 world clock Index S8500_UM_Open.indb 162 9/10/2010 11:47:40 AM...

Samsung GT-S8500 User Manual

Assembling

Getting Started

Communication

Entertainment

Personal Information

Web

Connectivity

Tools

Settings

Troubleshooting

Safety and Usage Information

Index

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