Samsung Galaxy GT-i5500 User manual

GT-I5500
user manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device.
This device will provide you with high quality mobile
communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s
exceptional technology and high standards.
This user manual has been specially designed to guide you
through the functions and features of your device.
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carefully before using your device to ensure safe and
proper use.
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Contents
Assembling ............................................. 9
Unpack .................................................................. 9
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... 9
Charge the battery ........................................... 11
Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 13
Attach a hand strap (optional) ...................... 15
Getting started ..................................... 16
Turn your device on and o ........................... 16
Get to know your device ................................. 16
Use the touch screen ........................................ 20
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys . . 21
Get to know the idle screen ........................... 22
Access applications .......................................... 24
Customise your device .................................... 25
Enter text ............................................................ 28
Download applications from Android
Market ................................................................. 32
Download les from the web ........................ 33
Synchronise data .............................................. 33

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Personal information .......................... 60
Contacts .............................................................. 60
Calendar .............................................................. 63
Memo ................................................................... 64
Web ........................................................ 66
Internet ............................................................... 66
Samsung Apps .................................................. 68
Layar .................................................................... 68
Maps .................................................................... 69
Google Search ................................................... 72
YouTube .............................................................. 73
News & Weather ................................................ 74
Market ................................................................. 75
Communication ................................... 35
Calling .................................................................. 35
Messages ............................................................ 39
Google Mail ........................................................ 41
Email .................................................................... 42
Talk ....................................................................... 44
Social Hub ........................................................... 45
Entertainment ...................................... 46
Camera ................................................................ 46
Gallery ................................................................. 53
Music .................................................................... 55
FM Radio ............................................................. 57

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Voice Search ....................................................... 88
Write and Go ...................................................... 89
Settings .................................................. 90
Access the Settings menu ............................... 90
Wireless & networks ......................................... 90
Call settings ........................................................ 92
Sound .................................................................. 93
Display ................................................................. 93
Location & security ........................................... 94
Applications ....................................................... 95
Accounts & sync ................................................ 95
Privacy ................................................................. 96
Connectivity ......................................... 76
Bluetooth ............................................................ 76
Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 78
AllShare ............................................................... 79
USB tethering and portable hotspot ........... 81
PC connections .................................................. 82
VPN connections ............................................... 83
Tools ....................................................... 86
Clock .................................................................... 86
Calculator ............................................................ 87
My Files ................................................................ 87
Task Manager ..................................................... 88

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SD card & phone storage ................................ 96
Search .................................................................. 96
Language & keyboard ..................................... 97
Voice input & output ........................................ 98
Accessibility ........................................................ 99
Date & time ......................................................... 99
About phone ................................................... 100
Troubleshooting ................................ 101
Safety precautions ............................. 107
Index .................................................... 116

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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
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Battery•
Travel adapter (charger)•
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Install the SIM or USIM card and
battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive
a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription
details, such as your personal identication number (PIN)
and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services,
you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module
(USIM) card.

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Insert the SIM or USIM card.
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Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with•
the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can
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only use your device’s non-network services and
some menus.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
If the device is on, press and hold [
1
] and select
Power o to turn it o.
Remove the back cover.
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Be careful not to damage your ngernails when you
remove the back cover.