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GT-I5800L Series 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.
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EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...
Section 1: Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Precautions Switch Off in Hospitals Please read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Switch your phone off near medical equipment. Follow any Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. regulations or rules in force in any area.
Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand and face. by manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless Bring the phone to a Samsung Service Centre to replace the Technology Research. screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your manufacturer’s warranty.
Important!: Using a non-supported battery might damage your phone. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card loaded with your Note: Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software might subscription details, such as your personal identification number cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your (PIN), available optional services, and many other features.
Remove the back cover. • If you do not insert a SIM card, you can only use your phone’s non-network services and some menus. • Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. Insert the battery. Tip: Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
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(depending on the memory card’s manufacturer and type). locks into place. Note: Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but Note: Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face upward and that the some brands might not be fully compatible with your phone. Using an card is securely inserted.
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The Travel Adapter used to charge the battery is included with your phone. You can also charge the phone by connecting it to a PC with a PC data cable. Note: Use only Samsung-approved batteries, cables, and chargers.
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When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no • If your phone is not charging properly, bring it and the travel longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the phone adapter to a Samsung Service Centre. and then from the PC. Assembling...
Attach a hand strap (optional) Note: The display language is preset to English in the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to To attach a hand strap: “Locale and text” on page 71. Remove the back cover.
Section 3: Getting Started Features of Your Phone Front View of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included with your phone. The touch screen provides a quick response to a variety of menus and •...
Back View of Your Phone Light Sensor: Adjusts the touch screen brightness to suit the amount of available light in the current location. Volume Key: Adjusts the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjusts the voice volume during a call. •...
Back Cover: Allows you to access to the battery, SIM card, Wi-Fi activated: Displays when Wi-Fi is activated. and memory card. Internal Antenna: Allows the phone to connect to a network. Bluetooth activated: Displays when Bluetooth is activated. Speaker: Allows you to hear the caller and to hear music or audio played using your phone.
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Downloading data: Displays when your phone is Roaming: Displays when you are outside of your service downloading data. provider’s normal service area. Silent mode activated: Displays when the sound profile Call forwarding activated: Displays when Call Forwarding is set to Silent or the volume has been manually lowered is activated.
Using the Touch Screen Double Tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in or out while • viewing photos or web pages. Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform Your phone turns off the touch screen’s backlight when you do not functions.
Dual Clock, Feeds and Updates, and Y! Finance Clock.) You can Remove items from the idle screen also select Samsung Apps to open the Samsung Apps page and select from the list. You can customise the idle screen by removing shortcuts to •...
Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth connection. For more • You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping and holding the • application icon in the application list. You can then move the icon to information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 59. a new location in the idle screen.
Access recent applications In Idle mode, select Applications and then select Settings → Sound • and display → Ringer Volume. Drag the sliders to set the volume that To access recent applications: will be used for incoming calls and notifications. Press and hold to open the list of applications that you Change ringtone...
Select Set wallpaper or Save. Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 4 Note: dots. Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your phone. Select Continue. Adjust the display brightness Draw the pattern again to confirm.
Activate the mobile tracker Tip: If you forget your unlock pattern, bring your phone to a Samsung Service Centre to unlock it. If you phone has been stolen and someone inserts a new SIM card into your phone, the mobile tracker feature automatically...
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To use the mobile tracker: Tap and hold the text input field Select Input method. Select a keyboard type: Swype or Samsung keypad. Enter text using the Swype keyboard Tip: A blue line appears on the keyboard, joining the letters as they are selected.
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Enter text using the Samsung keypad You can also use the following keys: You can enter text by selecting individual keys or by writing on the screen. To use the Samsung keypad: Select and select a text input method: Qwerty Keypad, 3x4 Keypad, Handwriting box 1, or Handwriting box 2.
Using Android Market Change the text input method or access the keyboard Download applications from Android Market settings (tap and hold). Clear your input. Based on the Android platform, your phone’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Android Market Start a new line.
Synchronize data To uninstall an application: In the Android Market home screen, press → Downloads. You can synchronize data with various web servers and back up or restore your data. When the synchronisation is complete, your Select the item that you want to delete. phone stays connected to the web.
To exclude applications from automatic synchronisation, clear the check boxes next to the applications that you want to exclude. To synchronize data manually: In Idle mode, select Applications and then select Settings → Accounts and sync. Select an account. Select an application. Your phone will start synchronizing the application’s data.
Section 4: Communication Calling To quickly access favorite or frequently dialed numbers, select Phone → • Favourites. You can use calling functions, such as making and answering Use the voice command feature to dial by voice. For more information, • calls, using options available during a call and customizing and refer to “Voice Dialer”...
Enter the complete number that you want to dial (country code, Mute: Turn off the microphone. • area code, and phone number), and select to dial the Headset: Use the Bluetooth headset. • number. Hold: Place the call on hold. •...
Additional features Select Auto reject list. Press → Create. Various other call-related features, such as auto rejection, Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) mode, call forwarding, or call blocking can Enter a number to reject and select Save. be used with your phone. To add more numbers, repeat steps 4-5.
Call settings → All Calls → Reject call with message. Select a condition: Always forward, Forward when busy, Forward when unanswered, or Forward when unreachable. Select Create. Enter a number to which calls will be forwarded and select In the text field, enter the message that will be sent to a Enable.
View call logs Text messages You can view logs of your calls filtered by their types. To send a text message: In Idle mode, select Messaging → New message. To view call logs: Select Contacts. In Idle mode, select Phone → Call log. •...
Listen to voicemail messages • To insert emoticons, press → Insert smiley. Press → Attach, select an option, and add an item. If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voicemail server, • You can select a file from the file list, or create a new photo, video, or callers can leave voice messages when you do not answer sound.
Organize email by labels To send an email message: In Idle mode, select Applications and then select Google Mail. You can organize your email by labeling your messages or by adding stars to mark important messages. You can also sort Press →...
Select Next (for Google Mail, Yahoo AOL, or a Windows Live Select Send to send the message. account) or Manual Setup (for other company email accounts). Tip: If you are offline or outside your service area, the message will be held in Give the account a name and enter the name that you want to the message thread list until you are online and in your service area.
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Note: Depending on your region, this feature might be unavailable. To add friends to your friend list: In Idle mode, select Applications and then select Talk. • The friend list shows all of your Google Talk contacts at a glance. Press →...
Section 5: Entertainment Camera Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments to the camera’s settings. Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions of up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (3.2 mega pixels) and videos at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels.
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condition and subjects. For example, when you take photos at Change the scene mode. night, select the night mode that uses an extended exposure. Adjust the exposure value or select + to increase or – to To capture a photo using preset options: decrease.
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Tap and hold . The camera will continue to take photos Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the landscape until you release the camera shutter. view. Capture a panoramic photo Select → Smile shot. Make any necessary adjustments to the camera’s settings. You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting Select mode.
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Customise camera settings Make any necessary adjustments with the aid of the guide. Select to take the second photo. Before taking a photo, select → to access the following • The phone will automatically combine the left side of the first photo options: and the right side of the second photo into one photo.
Before taking a photo, select → to access the following Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary settings: adjustments. Setting Function Guidelines Display guidelines on the preview screen. Review Set the camera to display the captured image. Set the camera to include location information for your photos.
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Customise camcorder settings Switch to the camera. Before capturing a video, select → to access the Capture a video. following options: View the last photo or video that was captured. Option Function Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera starts Press the Volume key to zoom in or out.
Use the virtual keys to control the playback: Audio Turn the audio on or off. recording Review Set the camera to display the recorded video. Reset Reset menus and shooting options. Video Player You can use the video player to play various kinds of videos. The video player supports the following file formats: 3gp, mp4, avi, Number Function wmv, asf, and divx.
Gallery Select a photo (without an icon) to view it. While viewing a photo, use the following options: You can view photos and play videos saved on your memory card. Scroll left or right: View more photos. • Supported file formats : Zoom in or out.
Select a music file. Tip: Samsung is not responsible for any use of default music files provided on your phone. To add music files to your phone: Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: Download from the wireless web.
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Control playback with the following keys: Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Change the repeat mode (Off, Repeat one file, or Repeat all files). The icon appears when you tap the player screen. Pause playback or select to resume playback.
Select to pause or resume the current playback. Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: Drag around the circle to select a track. Option Function • To switch to another category, select All, and then select a category. Equalizer Select a default equalizer type.
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Control playback with the following keys: Press → Upload. Select a video from your album and skip to step 7. • If you want to take and upload a new video, select to turn on the camera and switch to the camcorder. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the landscape view.
Section 6: Personal Information Contacts To import or export contacts: In Idle mode, select Contacts. You can create and manage the list of your personal or business contacts that is stored on the phone's memory or on a SIM card. Press →...
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Select a location number and then select a contact. To create a group of contacts: By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts Tip: You can quickly dial this number by tapping and holding the location and send messages or email to an entire group. Start by creating a number from the dialing screen.
Select the item that you want to view. To view events of a specific date: In Idle mode, select Applications and then select Calendar. To view the social network activities: Select a date on the calendar. In month view, days with You can view the recent activities of your contacts in social scheduled events are indicated by a small triangle.
Memo To record a voice memo: In Idle mode, select Applications and then select Voice You can record important information to save and view at a later Recorder. date. Select to start recording. To create a memo: Speak into the microphone. In Idle mode, select Applications and then select Memo.
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Control the playback with the following keys: Recorder. Select In the playlist, select the voice memo that you want to delete. Press → Delete. Select Yes. Number Function Move to a point in the file by dragging the bar. Stop playback. Pause playback or select to resume playback.
Section 7: Web Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to While browsing the web page, use the following options: choose the best data plan. Zoom in or out: Double tap the touch screen. You can also use your •...
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To bookmark your favorite web pages: To open multiple pages: If you know the address of the web page, you can manually add a You can open multiple pages and switch back and forth between bookmark. them. In Idle mode, select Applications and then select Internet. While browsing a web page, press →...
Layar Scroll through the map. To zoom in or out, tap the screen and select Layar allows you to browse locations for real-time local information • You can also use the two finger zoom. or maps using your phone’s camera and to share the information with others.
Samsung Apps address and select Add friends → Send. Samsung Apps allows you to easily download an abundance of • When your friend accepts your invitation, you can share locations. useful applications to your phone and to keep them updated.
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Samsung Widgets from the list. To launch downloaded applications, in Idle mode, select Applications • and then select the required application. To use Samsung Apps, your phone must be connected to the internet • using a cellular connection or Wi-Fi. Note: You might incur additional charges when accessing the internet and downloading applications.
Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select OK. You can also select Accept to match the PIN between your phone and Note: Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data the other device. sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
Search and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device. Tip: An active WLAN running in the background will consume battery power. To receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature: To preserve battery power, only activate the WLAN when needed. In Idle mode, select Applications and then select Settings → To find and connect to a WLAN: Wireless and network →...
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You must first activate the WLAN feature and add a WLAN profile. To play your files on another DLNA enabled device: For more information, refer to “To find and connect to a WLAN:” In Idle mode, select Applications and then select AllShare. on page 60.
Open Windows Media Player to synchronize the music files. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up window (if Note: Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download necessary). the program from the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.com).
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access the file directory of the memory card by using the phone as In Idle mode, select Applications and then select Settings → a memory card reader. About phone → USB settings → PC Internet. Using the optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction Tip: The file directory of the memory card will appear as a removable disk, jack on your phone to a PC.
Section 9: Tools Clock Alarm. Press → Delete. You can use the clock to set and control alarms and world clocks. You can also use it as a stopwatch or count-down timer. Select the alarms that you want to delete. Select Delete.
• Select Restart to start the stopwatch again. Perform the calculation. Select Reset to clear recorded times. Select to hide the calculator keypad. The calculation history appears. To use the count-down timer: To clear the history, press → Clear history. In Idle mode, select Applications and then select Clock →...
• Save: Save the text as a memo or calendar event. Tip: Depending on your region, recognized languages might vary. Send a message, log into a community service to upload the text, or create a memo or event according to the selected To call a contact by voice dialing: option.
Section 10: Settings To access the Settings menu: Visible: Set your phone to be visible to other Bluetooth devices. • Scan devices: Search for available Bluetooth devices. • In Idle mode, select Applications and then select Settings. VPN settings Select a setting category and then select an option. Wireless and network You can set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Prefix dialing: Activate prefix dialing and set up prefix dialing numbers. Voicemail: Enter the number used to access the voicemail service. You • • can obtain this number from your service provider. Reject call with message: Select a message to be sent to a caller when •...
• Set recipient: Set up recipients to receive a tracking message from your lost phone. Security • Samsung account: Set up your Samsung web account to control Set unlock pattern: Set an unlock pattern to unlock the phone. For more •...
Install encrypted certificates: Install encrypted certificates that are • Samsung Apps: Select a network connection (Wi-Fi or packet switched • stored on a memory card. data network) to get application update notification from Samsung apps.
SD card and phone storage Tip: You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you need to change the writing language to one of the supported languages. You can check the memory information of memory cards and your phone and format the internal or external memory.
Set date: Set the current date manually. • such as recognition time. Select time zone: Set your home time zone. • Tutorial: Learn how to enter text using the Samsung keypad. • Set time: Set the current time manually. • Accessibility settings Use 24-hour format: Set the time to be displayed in the 24-hour format.
Section 11: Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Knowing Radio Frequency Safety Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below. In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National strength in your area.
• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE remove the battery. If it’s inoperable, return it to a dealer store or call PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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• Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather representative to determine if these systems are adequately conditions.
• Fueling areas such as gas stations. battery’s performance. • Below deck on boats. • Use only Samsung approved batteries and travel adapters. These • Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities. chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
Cautions 4º F to 140º F (-20º C to 60º C) – More than one month: Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly 4º F to 113º F (-20º C to 45º C) approved in this document could void your warranty for this Disposal of Lithium Ion (LiIon) Batteries equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment.
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• Reorient / relocate the receiving antenna. The highest reported SAR values of the GT-i5800l are: • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. GSM 850 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit difference from that Head: 0.61 W/Kg.
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-i5800l Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice...
Leather Case/Pouch/Holster 90 Days charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (I) any of the seals on the Game Pad 90 Days battery are broken or show evidence of tampering; or (IA) the...
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• the sellers' name and address. To obtain assistance on where to ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-800- WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT; • Samsung. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace DESIGN, CONDITION, QUALITY, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE •...
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ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ILLEGALITY OR UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL NOT AFFECT DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES...
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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...
Index Installing Missed PC data cable Options Alarm Clock Travel adapter Reject New alarm Bluetooth Reject with message Stop an alarm Enable Settings AllShare Find and pair Call Barring Customise DLNA settings Receive data Call Forwarding Play files Send data Call Functions Android Market Settings...
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Clock Turn touch tone on or off View messages Alarm clock Use animations Google Maps Stopwatch Vibrate mode Change map view Timer Find location World clock Get directions Daily Briefing Contacts Google Latitude Copy Search map Create from dialing screen Share location Email Create groups...
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Access the album list Layar Ringer Volume Add music files Lock Add songs to the quick list Touch Screen Play music Safety Settings Samsung Apps My Files Maps Samsung keypad Mass Storage Device Settings Memo Samsung Kies PC Connections Create...
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Location Auto-sync Features of Your Phone Memory card Data Unlock Mobile networks Manually Touch Screen Privacy Server Account USB connection Samsung keypad Search Talk Security Vibrate Mode Add friends Sound Video Player Start chat Swype Play a video Text Text-to-speech...
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History RSS feed Wi-Fi Activate Add a WLAN manually Find and connect Settings Windows Media Player Wireless Wireless Modem World clock Write and Go YouTube Share videos Upload videos Watch videos...