Samsung Galaxy S Galaxy S User manual

GT-I9000
user manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile phone.
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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Please read all safety precautions and this manual•
carefully before using your device to ensure safe and
proper use.
The descriptions in this manual are based on the default
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settings of your device.
Images and screenshots used in this user manual may
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dier in appearance from the actual product.
Content in this user manual may dier from the product,
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or from software provided by service providers or
carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice.
Refer to www.samsungmobile.com for the latest version
of the user manual.
Available features and additional services may vary by
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device, software, or service provider.
Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based
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on Google Android operating systems and may vary
depending on the user’s operating system.
Applications and their functions may vary by country,
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region, or hardware specications. Samsung is not
liable for performance issues caused by third-party
applications.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
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incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry
settings.
You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by
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accessing www.samsungmobile.com.

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Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
►Refer to—pages with related information; for
example: ►p.12 (represents“see page 12”)
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Followed by—the order of options or menus
you must select to perform a step; for example:
In Idle mode, open the application list and
select Messaging
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New message (represents
Messaging, followed by New message)
[ ] Square brackets—device keys; for example:
[] (represents the Power key)
Sound sources, wallpapers, and images provided in this
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device are licenced for limited use between Samsung
and their respective owners. Extracting and using
these materials for commercial or other purposes is an
infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for
such copyright infringement by the user.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Instructional icons
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

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Trademarks
SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered•
trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
The Android logo, Google Maps
• ™, Google Mail™,
YouTube™, Android Market™, and Google Talk™are
trademarks of Google, Inc.
Bluetooth
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SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/
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or its aliates. Other names may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
Windows Media Player
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Microsoft Corporation.
• and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS
Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated
under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.
Wi-Fi
• ®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Copyright
Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics
This user manual is protected under international
copyright laws.
No part of this user manual may be reproduced,
distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording, or storing in any information storage and
retrieval system, without the prior written permission of
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO
DivX®is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is
an ocial DivX Certied device that plays DivX video. Visit
http://www.divx.com for more information and software
tools to convert your les into DivX video.
DivX Certied®to play DivX®video up to HD 720p,
including premium content
(LCD resolution : 800x480)
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX Certied®device must be registered in order to
play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. To get your
device registration code, go to Settings
→
About phone
→
Legal information
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Licence settings
→
DivX®VOD
→
Register. Go to http://vod.divx.com with this code to
complete the registration process and learn more about
DivX VOD.
DivX
• ®, Divx Certied®, and associated
logos are registered trademarks of DivX,
Inc. and are used under licence.
Pat. 7,295,673; 7,460,688; 7,519,274
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of
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their respective owners.

Contents
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Contents
Assembling ........................................... 10
Unpack ................................................................ 10
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery .... 10
Charge the battery ........................................... 12
Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 14
Attach a hand strap (optional) ...................... 16
Getting started ..................................... 17
Turn your device on and o ........................... 17
Get to know your device ................................. 18
Use the touch screen ........................................ 21
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys . . 22
Get to know the idle screen ........................... 22
Access applications .......................................... 25
Customise your device .................................... 26
Enter text ............................................................ 31
Download applications from Android
Market ................................................................. 34
Download les from the web ........................ 35
Synchronise data .............................................. 35
Communication ................................... 37
Calling .................................................................. 37
Messaging .......................................................... 43
Google Mail ........................................................ 45

Contents 7
Memo ................................................................... 73
Voice Recorder ................................................... 74
Web ........................................................ 76
Internet ............................................................... 76
Layar .................................................................... 79
Maps .................................................................... 80
YouTube .............................................................. 83
Synchronise ........................................................ 85
Samsung Apps .................................................. 86
Daily brieng ..................................................... 86
Press Reader ....................................................... 87
Market ................................................................. 88
Email .................................................................... 46
Talk ....................................................................... 48
Social Hub ........................................................... 49
Entertainment ...................................... 50
Camera ................................................................ 50
Video Player ....................................................... 60
Gallery ................................................................. 61
Music Player ....................................................... 62
FM Radio ............................................................. 66
Personal information .......................... 69
Contacts .............................................................. 69
Calendar .............................................................. 72

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Mini Diary ........................................................ 104
My Files ............................................................. 105
Task Manager .................................................. 105
ThinkFree Oce ............................................. 106
Voice Dialler .................................................... 107
Voice Search .................................................... 108
Write and go .................................................... 108
Settings ................................................ 110
Access the Settings menu ............................ 110
Wireless and network ................................... 110
Call settings ..................................................... 112
Sound ............................................................... 113
Connectivity ......................................... 89
Bluetooth ............................................................ 89
Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 91
AllShare ............................................................... 92
Mobile AP ........................................................... 95
USB tethering .................................................... 95
TV connections (TV out mode) ...................... 96
PC connections .................................................. 97
Tools ..................................................... 100
Clock ................................................................. 100
Calculator ......................................................... 102
Aldiko eBook ................................................... 102

Contents 9
Troubleshooting ................................ 123
Safety precautions ............................. 129
Index .................................................... 138
Display .............................................................. 114
Location and security ................................... 115
Applications .................................................... 117
Accounts and sync ......................................... 117
Privacy .............................................................. 118
SD card and phone storage ......................... 118
Search ............................................................... 118
Locale and text ............................................... 119
Voice input and output ................................ 121
Accessibility ..................................................... 122
Date and time ................................................. 122
About phone ................................................... 122

Assembling
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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
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Battery•
Travel adapter (charger)•
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available in your region or oered by your service
provider.
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device.
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not
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be compatible with your 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.