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.
Please read this manual carefully before using your
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device to ensure safe and correct use.
The descriptions in this manual are based on the default
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settings of your device.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will
see in this manual:
Warning—situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause damage to
your device or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
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Copyright information
Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this
device are the property of their respective owners:
This product has an Android platform based on Linux,
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which can be expanded by a variety of JavaScript-based
software.
Google, Android Market, Google Talk, Google Mail, and
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Google Maps are trademarks of Google, Inc.
YouTube is a trademark of YouTube, LLC. YouTube® logo
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is a registered trademark of YouTube, LLC.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth
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SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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Select Messaging
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New message (represents
Messaging, followed by New message)
[ ] Square brackets—device keys; for example:
[] (represents the Power/End key)

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Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated
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Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are
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registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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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 ........................... 21
Access applications .......................................... 23
Customise your device .................................... 24
Enter text ............................................................ 27
Download applications from
Android Market ................................................. 30
Download les from the web ........................ 31
Synchronise data .............................................. 31

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Personal information .......................... 57
Contacts .............................................................. 57
Calendar .............................................................. 59
Memo ................................................................... 61
Web ........................................................ 62
Internet ............................................................... 62
Samsung Apps .................................................. 64
Layar .................................................................... 64
Maps .................................................................... 64
YouTube .............................................................. 66
Market ................................................................. 68
Communication ................................... 33
Calling .................................................................. 33
Messages ............................................................ 37
Google Mail ........................................................ 39
Email .................................................................... 40
Talk ....................................................................... 42
Entertainment ...................................... 43
Camera ................................................................ 43
Gallery ................................................................. 50
Music .................................................................... 52
FM Radio ............................................................. 54

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Settings .................................................. 78
Access the Settings menu ............................... 78
Wireless & networks ......................................... 78
Call settings ........................................................ 79
Sound & display ................................................ 80
Location & security ........................................... 81
Applications ....................................................... 82
Accounts & sync ................................................ 83
Privacy ................................................................. 83
SD card, USB Mass Storage &
phone storage ................................................... 83
Search .................................................................. 84
Language & keyboard ..................................... 84
Connectivity ......................................... 69
Bluetooth ............................................................ 69
Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 71
AllShare ............................................................... 72
Tools ....................................................... 75
Clock .................................................................... 75
Calculator ............................................................ 76
My Files ................................................................ 76
Voice Search ....................................................... 77
Write and Go ...................................................... 77

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Accessibility ........................................................ 86
Text-to-speech ................................................... 86
Date & time ......................................................... 87
About phone ...................................................... 87
Troubleshooting .................................. 88
Safety and usage information ........... 94
Index .................................................... 102

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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
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Battery•
Travel adapter (charger)•
User manual•
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illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions
that are not covered by your manufacturer's
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depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or oered by your service
provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from your
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local Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your
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device.
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 [
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] 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.