Samsung GT-S8500 User Manual

GT-S8500user manual

Contents10Memo ... 127Internet ...

Connectivity100Select a media category 4 → a file.Select a player—the one that will play the media file.5 Playback begins at the selected player.Contr

Connectivity101When you are finished, select 5 .From another device, locate your device’s name in the 6 available connection list and connect to the n

Connectivity102 ›Enhance the GPS functionalityLearn to enhance the GPS functionality by downloading data files from the GPS web server. This improves

Connectivity103TV connections (TV out mode)Learn to connect your device to a TV and view the device’s interface on the TV screen.In Menu mode, select

Connectivity104PC connectionsLearn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC,

Connectivity105 ›Connect as a mass storage deviceYou can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory. If you insert

Connectivity106VPN connectionsYou can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, suc

Connectivity107Option FunctionAuth typeSelect a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you.Pre-shared keyEnter a

Tools108ToolsCalculatorLearn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator.In Menu mode,

Tools109Select an item and click 3 to send the item.To scrap the item to send it to your device later, click .View transferred data ›In Menu mode, se

Assembling11AssemblingUnpackCheck your product box for the following items:Mobile device ●Battery ●Quick start guide ●Use only Samsung-approved softwa

Tools110Select → Auto power-up to turn on the auto power-up feature. The auto power-up feature sets the device to sound the alarm at the designated

Tools111 ›Use the count-down timerIn Menu mode, select 1 Clock → Timer.Set the length of time to count down.2 To change the alarm sound, select .Sele

Tools112Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX ●Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-Demand,

Tools113In a folder, use the following options:To send a file to others, select ●Share.To use additional features using a file, such as creating a ●

Tools114Voice commandsYour device provides the intelligent voice command feature which turns your voice commands into action. You can dial a number, s

Settings115SettingsAccess the Settings menuIn Menu mode, select 1 Settings.Select a setting category and select an option.2 Flight modeDisable all wir

Settings116BluetoothActivation ●: Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over a distance. ► p. 94Visible ●: Set your device to be visi

Settings117SoundSound ●: Activate Silent mode to mute all sounds except media sounds and alarm ringtones.Vibrate ●: Set the device to vibrate when pla

Settings118Font type ●: Change the font type for the display text.Font size ●: Select a text size for creating or displaying items in applications.Bri

Settings119Language ›Display ●: Select a language to use on the device’s display.Keyboard ●: Select a default keyboard type for text input.Voice input

Assembling12Install the SIM or USIM card and batteryWhen you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card

Settings120Motions ›Use motion ●: Set to use motion recognition.Shake ●: Set to unlock the device by shaking.Turn over ●: Activate the etiquette pause

Settings121Security ›Phone lock ●: Activate or deactivate the device lock feature to require a device password before using the device.Privacy lock ●:

Settings122Certificates ●: View the details of certificates.Security policy ●: View the status of security policy for encrypting your device and prote

Settings123AccountsView, set up, or delete email or SNS accounts.NotificationActivate or deactivate an alert for incoming messages, new applications i

Settings124MessagesCustomise the settings for messaging features.Alert repetition ›Set how often the phone will alert you to new messages.Text message

Settings125Foreign network ●: Set whether or not your device automatically retrieves new messages when you are roaming on another network.Subject fiel

Settings126Add my namecard ●: Set whether or not to add your namecard to your outgoing messages.Always Cc myself ●: Set whether or not to include your

Settings127My profile ●: Create your namecard.Service numbers ●: Call your service provider to get the information you need.Import contacts ●: Import

Settings128InternetCustomise the settings for the internet browser.Homepage ●: Enter the web address of the website to use as your homepage.Preference

Settings129Visualisation ●: Select an animated visualisation to display during playback.Lyric ●: Set to display lyrics during playback.GalleryCustomis

Assembling13Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured 3 contacts facing down.If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can only use your d

Troubleshooting130TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:Co

Troubleshooting131The touch screen responds slowly or improperlyIf your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try

Troubleshooting132Incoming calls are not connectedEnsure that your device is turned on. ●Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. ●En

Troubleshooting133The battery does not charge properly or the device turns offThe battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- ●coloured contacts w

Troubleshooting134Error messages appear when launching the FM radioThe FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an

Troubleshooting135Another Bluetooth device is not locatedEnsure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on ●your device.Ensure that the Blue

Safety precautions136Safety precautionsTo prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before

Safety precautions137Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave • ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode

Safety precautions138If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interferenceSome hearing aids may be interfe

Safety precautions139Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving. Suspend calls • in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain

Assembling14Charge the batteryBefore using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.You can charge the device with a travel adapter

Safety precautions140Do not store your device on slopesIf your device falls, it can be damaged.Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your

Safety precautions141If your device has a camera flash or light, do not use a flash close to the eyes of people or petsUsing a flash close to the eyes

Safety precautions142When speaking on the device:Hold the device upright, as you would with a traditional phone.• Speak directly into the mouthpiece.•

Safety precautions143When cleaning your device:Wipe your device or charger with a towel or an eraser.• Clean the terminals of the battery with a cotto

Safety precautions144Ensure access to emergency servicesEmergency calls from your device may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before tr

Safety precautions145During use, the actual SAR values for this device are usually well below the values stated above. This is because, for purposes o

Safety precautions146Correct disposal of batteries in this product(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery

Safety precautions147Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any conte

Index148Indexaccess codes 130alarmscreating 109deactivating 110stopping 110auto rejection 45batterycharging 14installing 12Bluetoothactivating

Index149logs 47memory cardformatting 18inserting 16removing 18memoscreating 84viewing 84menu screenaccessing 28organising 29messagesaccessing

Assembling15Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warrant

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider.www.samsung.com Engli

Index150sound 117Wi-Fi 115silent profile 33SIM cardinstalling 12locking 35Social Hub 56SOS messages 51stopwatch 110synchronisationwith an Exch

Index151making 41using options 44video player 67, 70videoscapturing 63playing 67, 70voice callsanswering 42making 41using options 43voice mail

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE)We, Samsung Electronicsdeclare under our sole responsibility that the productGSM Mobile Phone : GT-S8500to which

Assembling16 ›Charge with a USB cableBefore charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.Open the cover of the multifunction jack.1 Plug one end (micro-

Assembling17Remove the back cover and the battery.1 Unlock the memory card cover.2 Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card.3 Be careful no

Assembling18Lock the memory card cover.5 Replace the battery and the back cover.6 ›Remove the memory cardEnsure that the device is not currently usin

Getting started19Getting startedTurn your device on and offTo turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you turn on your device for the fi

Using this manual2www.sar-tick.comThis product meets applicable national SAR limits of 2.0 W/kg. The specific maximum SAR values can be found in the S

Getting started20Get to know your device ›Device layoutProximity sensorTouch screenPower/Reset/End keyFront camera lensVolume keyDial keyHome keyEarpi

Getting started21Internal antennaRear camera lensMultifunction jackFlashbulbLock keyCamera keyHeadset/ TV-out cable jackBack coverSpeakerBack cover l

Getting started22 ›KeysKey FunctionDialMake or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve logs of your calls and messages.HomeIn Idle mode, switch between

Getting started23 ›Idle screenWhen the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s status a

Getting started24Icon DefinitionCall missedSynchronised with a web serverBluetooth activatedBluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connectedVirtual P

Getting started25Icon DefinitionMusic playback in progressMusic playback pausedSilent & vibration mode activatedSilent mode activatedVibration mod

Getting started26Use the touch screenYour device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touc

Getting started27Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and ●then drag your finger to move the item.Flick: Flick the screen quickly to a

Getting started28Access menusTo access your device’s menus,In Idle mode, select 1 Menu to access Menu mode.When the help screen for adding shortcuts t

Getting started29 ›Organise applicationsYou can reorganise the applications by changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit your pref

Using this manual3Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on ●Bada operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating syst

Getting started30To change the order of the screens,In Menu mode, place your two fingers on the screen and 1 pinch.Tap and hold the thumbnail of a scr

Getting started31Control active applications as follows:2 To switch between applications, select one from the ●icons of active applications.To close

Getting started32Organise the widget panel ›You can reorganise the widgets by changing their order and activating or deactivating them.In Idle mode, p

Getting started33Select 3 Time zone → your time zone.Enter the current time and date, and set the time and date 4 format. ›Adjust the volume of the ri

Getting started34Adjust the brightness of the display ›In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Display.Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness.2 T

Getting started35 ›Lock your SIM or USIM cardYou can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card.In Menu mode, select 1

Getting started36Drag the slider next to 4 SIM change alert.Select 5 Add recipients to open the recipient list.Enter a phone number including a countr

Getting started37Number Function 1 Change case. 2 Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode; Open the emoticon panel (tap and hold). 3 Access the

Getting started38Enter text using input methods ›Change the text input method.1 Change the text input mode.2 Select the appropriate virtual keys or wr

Getting started39Mode FunctionNumberSelect 1. 123 to switch to Number mode.Select an appropriate virtual key to enter 2. a number or a symbol.You can

Using this manual4►Refer to—pages with related information; for example: ► p. 12 (represents “see page 12”)→Followed by—the order of options or menus

Getting started40Release the finger on the last character.4 When the word displays correctly, select 5 to insert a space. If the correct word does no

Communication41CommunicationCallingLearn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or custom

Communication42Answer a callWhen a call comes in, press [1 ] or drag right.When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone.For

Communication43 ›Use a headsetBy plugging a headset into the device, you can answer and control calls hands-free:To answer a call, press the headset b

Communication44To answer a second call, select ●Accept + Hold Active call or Accept + End Active call. To switch between the two calls, select ●Swap

Communication45 ›Use additional featuresYou can use various other call-related features, such as auto rejection, Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode, cal

Communication46Set call divertingCall diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify. You can set this featu

Communication47LogsLearn to view and manage logs of calls you have dialled, received, or missed. ›View call logsYou can view logs of your calls filter

Communication48 ›Send a text message1 In Menu mode, select Messages → .Add recipients for your message.2 Enter phone numbers and email addresses manua

Communication49Option FunctionProtocol Select a network protocol.Home URL Enter the MMS server address.Proxy address Enter the address of the proxy se

Using this manual5Bluetooth ●® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/

Communication50 ›View a text or multimedia message1 In Menu mode, select Messages.Your messages are grouped into message threads by contact, like a me

Communication51 ›Send an SOS messageIn case of an emergency, you can ask for help by sending an SOS message to specified recipients.This feature may b

Communication52EmailLearn to create and send email messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. ›Set up an email account and profi

Communication53Option FunctionIncoming server typeSelect the type of the incoming server (POP3 or IMAP4).POP3 server/IMAP4 serverEnter the address of

Communication54Select the Cc/Bcc field and add more recipients.3 Select4 and attach a file.You can select a file from the file list.Select the subje

Communication55Option FunctionDomain Enter the domain of your email address.Server URL Enter the URL of the Exchange server.Use SSLSet to use the SSL

Communication56IMLearn to chat with friends and family from any of the universal instant messengers.In Menu mode, select 1 IM.Select a messenger.2 Ent

Entertainment57EntertainmentCameraLearn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2560 x 1920 pixels (5 mega

Entertainment58Number Function 1 Adjust the exposure value. 2 Change the camera settings. 3 Hide or display the icons in the viewfinder. 4 View the ph

Entertainment59After taking photos, select the image viewer icon to view the captured photos.To view more photos, scroll left or right. ●To zoom in, p

Using this manual6ABOUT DIVX VIDEODivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Cer

Entertainment60 ›Capture a beauty photoYou can hide facial imperfections using Beauty mode.In Menu mode, select 1 Camera.Select 2 → Beauty.Make any n

Entertainment61Select a direction.3 Make any necessary adjustments.4 Select 5 or press the Camera key to take the first photo.Slowly move the device

Entertainment62Option FunctionAuto contrastAutomatically adjust contrast between your subject and background.TimerSelect the length of the delay befor

Entertainment63Option FunctionGPSSet the camera to include location information for your photos.To improve GPS signals, avoid ●shooting in locations

Entertainment64Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary 3 adjustments. 6 7 9 2 3 4 1 5 8 Number Function 1 Adjust the exposure value

Entertainment65Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. 4 The zoom function may be unavailable when recording in the highest resolution.Tap where you w

Entertainment66 ›Customise camcorder settingsBefore recording a video, select to access the following options:Option FunctionResolution Change the r

Entertainment67VideosLearn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. The video player supports the following file formats: 3gp, mp4, av

Entertainment68Number Function 3 Send a video to others. 4 Move to a point of the file by dragging or tapping the bar. 5 Adjust the volume. 6 Restart

Entertainment69Avoid locking the device’s screen while playing a DivX ●Video-On-Demand. Each time you lock the screen while playing a DivX Video-On-D

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Entertainment70To start a slideshow, select ●. Tap the screen to stop the slideshow.To view the photo on other devices, select ●.Play a video ›1 In

Entertainment71 ›Play musicAfter transferring music files to your device or memory card,In Menu mode, select 1 Music.Select a music category 2 → a mus

Entertainment72Number Function 7 Pause playback; Select to resume playback. 8 Activate Shuffle mode. 9 Change the repeat mode (off, repeating one fi

Entertainment73Access the album view ›During playback, rotate the device to landscape view.1 The display switches to album view.Scroll left or right t

Entertainment74FM radioLearn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the r

Entertainment75Number Function 1 Scans and saves available stations. 2 Open the available radio stations list. 3 Change the frequency by scrolling lef

Entertainment76 ›Save a radio station automaticallyPlug a headset into the device.1 In Menu mode, select 2 FM radio.Select 3 .The FM radio scans and s

Entertainment77Option FunctionAlternative frequencySet whether or not the FM radio attempts to retune a radio station when the signal is weak.Auto off

Personal information78Personal informationContactsLearn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts stored on the device’s memor

Personal information79Select the contact’s name from the contact list.3 Once you find a contact, you can use the following options:To make a voice cal

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Personal information80Retrieve contacts from your community ›accountsYou can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add

Personal information81 ›Copy contacts from or to the SIM or USIM cardIn Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Contacts → Import contacts or Export contacts →

Personal information82 ›View eventsTo change the calendar view,In Menu mode, select 1 Calendar.Select a view mode from the top line of the calendar.2

Personal information83TaskLearn to create a virtual task list and set alarms to remind yourself of important tasks or set priority. ›Create a taskIn M

Personal information84MemoLearn to record important information to save and view at a later date. Create a memo ›In Menu mode, select 1 Memo.Select 2

Personal information85Speak into the microphone.3 When you are finished, select 4 Stop.Your memo is saved automatically.To record more voice memos, se

Personal information86Number Function 3 Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (tap and hold). 4 Pause playback; Select to resume playback. 5 Crop t

Web87WebWeb services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan.InternetLearn to access and bookmark your favourite

Web88 ›Browse web pagesIn Menu mode, select 1 Internet to launch a specified homepage.To access a specific web page, select the URL input field, enter

Web89Number Function 4 Refresh the current web page; While the device is loading web pages, this icon changes to . 5 Access a list of web browser opti

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Web90 ›Bookmark your favourite web pagesYou can bookmark web pages you frequently visit for quick access. If you know the web address of the web page,

Web91In Menu mode, select 1 Navigation.If you are launching this application for the first time, read 2 the disclaimer and select Accept.Select3 Yes

Web92SynchroniseLearn to synchronise contacts, calendar events, tasks and memos with the web server you have specified. ›Set up a synchronisation prof

Web93YouTubeLearn to view and share videos via YouTube.This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.In Menu mode, sele

Connectivity94ConnectivityBluetoothBluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of

Connectivity95 ›Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devicesIn Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Bluetooth → Search for devices.Select a device.2 E

Connectivity96 ›Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless featureEnter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select 1 OK. Alternatively, sele

Connectivity97 ›Find and connect to a Wi-Fi APIn Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Wi-Fi. The device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi APs. S

Connectivity98 ›Connect to a Wi-Fi AP using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Wi-Fi.Select 2 WPS button depending on the

Connectivity99Option FunctionShare photosTurn on image sharing with other DLNA-enabled devices.Share musicTurn on music sharing with other DLNA-enable