Samsung GT-M8910 User Manual

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safety and usage information3Install mobile phones and equipment with cautionEnsure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehi

4safety and usage informationTurn off the phone in potentially explosive environmentsDo not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or

safety and usage information5Drive safely at all timesAvoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile ph

6safety and usage informationProtect batteries and chargers from damage• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32

safety and usage information7• If your phone has a camera flash or light, avoid using it close to the eyes of children or animals.• Your phone may be

8safety and usage information• Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.Handle SIM cards

safety and usage information9DisclaimerSome content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright

10safety and usage informationThird party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that

11introducing yourmobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’slayout, keys, and icons.UnpackCheck your product box for the following

12introducing your mobile phonePhone layoutThe front of your phone includes the following keys and features:The rear of your phone includes the follow

GT-M8910user manual

introducing your mobile phone13KeysIconsLearn about the icons that appear on your display.Key FunctionDialMake or answer a call; In Idle mode, retriev

14introducing your mobile phoneSOS message feature activatedBrowsing the WAPConnected to secured WAP pageRoaming (outside of normal service area)Call

15assembling andpreparing yourmobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up yourmobile phone for its first use.Install the SIM or USIM card an

16assembling and preparing your mobile phoneTo install the SIM or USIM card and battery,1. Remove the battery cover.2. Insert the SIM or USIM card.If

assembling and preparing your mobile phone173. Insert the battery.4. Replace the battery cover.Charge the batteryBefore using the phone for the first

18assembling and preparing your mobile phone3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet.4. When the battery is fully charged (the

assembling and preparing your mobile phone191. Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the phone.2. Insert a memory card with the label

20using basicfunctions Learn how to perform basic operations and use themain features of your mobile phone.Turn your phone on and offTo turn your phon

21using basic functionsUse the touch screenYour phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the

22using basic functionsAccess menusTo access your phone’s menus,1. In Idle mode, select Menu or press the Menu key to access Menu mode. 2. Scroll left

iiusing thismanualThank you for purchasing this Samsung mobilephone. This phone will provide you with high qualitymobile communication and entertainme

23using basic functionsSwitch from one active application to another1. Press and hold the Menu key to open a list of applications.2. Scroll to an appl

24using basic functionsChange the widgets1. Open the widget toolbar.2. Select .3. Select the widgets you want to include to the widget toolbar and sel

25using basic functionsSwitch to or from the silent profileIn Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold to silence or unsilence your phone.Calibra

26using basic functionsSelect a wallpaper (Idle mode)1. In Idle mode, scroll left or right to one of the idle screens.2. In Menu mode, select Settings

27using basic functions2. Select On under Gesture unlock.3. Select an unlock option.4. Select a speed dial number to dial or select an application to

28using basic functionsUse the speakerphone feature1. During a call, select → Yes to activate the speaker.2. To switch back to the earpiece, select

29using basic functionsSend an email1. In Idle mode, select Messages → Create message → Email.2. Select Tap to add recipient → Enter manually.3. Enter

30using basic functionsEnter text using the keypadChange the text input method to Keypad.Touch the text input mode icon (T stroke by default) and sele

31using basic functionsEnter text using the handwriting full screen1. Change the text input method to Handwriting full screen.2. Write each character

32using basic functionsView text or multimedia messages1. In Idle mode, select Messages → Inbox.2. Select a text or multimedia message.View an email1.

using this manualiiiCopyright informationRights to all technologies and products that comprise this phone are the property of their respective owners:

33using basic functionsFind a contact1. In Idle mode, select Phonebook.2. Select Tap to search, enter the first few letters of the name you want to fi

34using basic functions4. Control the FM radio using the following icons: If you want to get information about the song you hear, select More → Find m

35using basic functionsBrowse the WAPLearn to access and bookmark your favourite WAP pages.Browse WAP pages1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Home to

36using basic functionsDownload media files1. In Menu mode, select Downloads.2. Search for a media file and download it to the phone.Use the Google se

37using basic functionsTo search for a specific location,1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps.2. Select Menu → Search Map and enter the address or th

38using camerafunctions Learn how to use basic and advanced camerafunctions of your mobile phone.Use basic camera functionsLearn the basics to capture

39using camera functionsCapture photos automatically with the best settings1. In Idle mode, press the Camera access key to turn on the camera.2. Rotat

40using camera functions3. Select → to switch to Recording mode.4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.• To change the recording m

41using camera functions3. Make any necessary adjustments.4. Press the Camera shutter key to take a photo.Capture photos in Beauty shot mode1. In Idle

42using camera functionsCapture panoramic photos1. In Idle mode, press the Camera access key to turn on the camera.2. Select → Panorama.3. Select a d

ivusing this manual• Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.• DivX® is a registered trad

43using camera functionsErase parts of photos1. In Idle mode, press the Camera access key to turn on the camera.2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to

44using camera functions3. Select and scroll down to Object tracking.4. Select On next to Object tracking.5. Select .6. Touch and hold the subject y

45using camera functionsUse camera optionsBefore capturing a photo, select to access the following options:Before capturing a video, select to acc

46using camera functionsCustomise camera settingsBefore capturing a photo, select → to access the following settings:Before capturing a video, sele

47using advancedfunctions Learn how to perform advanced operations and useadditional features of your mobile phone.Use advanced call functionsLearn ab

48using advanced functionsHold a call or retrieve a held callSelect Hold to place a call on hold or select Retrieve to retrieve a held call.Dial a sec

49using advanced functionsCall an international number1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold 0 to insert the + character.2. Enter the compl

50using advanced functionsUse advanced phonebook functionsLearn to create your namecard, set favourite numbers, and create groups of contacts.Create y

51using advanced functions4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group ringtone, and vibration type.5. Select Save.Link your photos to contactsLe

52using advanced functions4. Enter your text and select Done.5. Select Save.Create a multimedia template1. In Idle mode, select Messages → Templates →

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53using advanced functionsUse advanced music functionsLearn to prepare music files, create playlists, and store radio stations.Copy music files via Sa

54using advanced functionsSynchronise your phone with Windows Media Player1. Insert a memory card.2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings →

55using advanced functions8. Select Add → Tracks.9. Select the files you want to include and select Add.Access the album list1. During playback, rotat

56using advanced functionsRecord songs from the FM radio1. Plug the supplied headset into the multifunction jack of the phone.2. In Menu mode, select

57using tools andapplications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s toolsand additional applications.Use the Bluetooth wireless featureLearn abou

58using tools and applicationsFind and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices1. In Menu mode, select Bluetooth → Search.2. Select and drag a device

59using tools and applicationsUse Remote SIM modeIn Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit v

60using tools and applicationsSearch for and connect to a WLAN1. In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi → Search.2. Select a network icon → Add and add a connecti

61using tools and applications9. Enter the sender’s name and select Done.10.Select Save → Accept.View the phone display on a TVLearn to view files by

62using tools and applicationsRecord a voice1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Application settings → Call → Fake call → Fake call voice.2. Select On

vicontentsusing basic functions ... 20Turn your phone on and off ... 20Use the touch screen ...

63using tools and applicationsEdit imagesLearn to edit images and apply fun effects.Apply effects to images1. In Menu mode, select My files → Images →

64using tools and applications2. Select Edit → Transform → Resize, Rotate, or Flip.3. Rotate or flip the image as desired and select Done.To resize th

65using tools and applications3. Scroll to a colour, draw a memo on the screen, and select Done.4. Save the edited image with a new file name. Refer t

66using tools and applications5. Select Edit → Trim.6. Select to play the video and select Start mark at the point where you want the new video to b

67using tools and applications4. Select End mark at the point where you want the text to be disappeared.5. Select Input text.6. Enter text and select

68using tools and applications4. Select the destinations you want to add and select Save.If you selected Update lists, new destination sites are added

69using tools and applicationsUse Java-powered games and applicationsLearn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology.Down

70using tools and applicationsSynchronise dataLearn to synchronise the contacts, calendar events, tasks, and emails with a Microsoft Exchange server.T

71using tools and applicationsUse RSS readerLearn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite WAP sites.Add an RSS fe

72using tools and applicationsUpdate the GPS functionalityLearn to enhance the GPS functionality by downloading GPS data files. You can improve the sp

contentsviiSynchronise data ... 70Use RSS reader ... 71View your current posit

73using tools and applications3. Select the world clock you want to add.4. Select Set.Set and use alarmsLearn to set and control alarms for important

74using tools and applications2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations.Convert currencies or

75using tools and applicationsCreate text memos1. In Menu mode, select Memo.2. Select Create memo.3. Enter your memo text and select Done.Create sketc

76using tools and applicationsAdd motion to a sketch1. Make a sketch with stamps or image stamps.2. To use the preset motion type, select More → Motio

77using tools and applicationsView eventsTo view events of a specific date,1. In Menu mode, select Calendar.2. Select a date on the calendar.3. Select

aoverview of menu functions1 Call log2 Google3 Music player4 Internet1 Home2 Enter URL3 Bookmarks4 RSS reader5 Settings5 Video player6 My f

btroubleshootingIf you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional.When y

ctroubleshootingThe phone prompts you to insert the SIM card.• Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is installed correctly.Your phone displays “Service un

dtroubleshootingThe audio quality of the call is poor.• Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna.• When you are in areas with wea

2safety andusageinformation Comply with the following precautions to avoiddangerous or illegal situations and ensure peakperformance of your mobile ph