Samsung Galaxy S Galaxy S User manual

GT-I9000
quick start guide
For more information, refer to the user manual at www.samsungmobile.com.

Using this guide
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Using this guide
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 guide has been specially designed to guide you
through the functions and features of your device.
Read me rst
Please read all safety precautions and this guide carefully•
before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.
The descriptions in this guide are based on the default
•
settings of your device.
Images and screenshots used in this guide may dier in
•
appearance from the actual product.
Content in this guide may dier from the product, 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
guide.
Available features and additional services may vary by
•
device, software, or service provider.
Formatting and delivery of this guide is based on Google
•
Android operating systems and may vary depending on
the user’s operating system.
Applications and their functions may vary by country,
•
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
•
incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry
settings.
You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by
•
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”)
→
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
→
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
•
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 guide for future reference.
•
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will
see in this guide:
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
• ®is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/
•
or its aliates. Other names may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
Windows Media Player
• ®is a registered trademark of
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 guide is protected under international copyright
laws.
No part of this user guide 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
Samsung Electronics.

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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
(LCDS 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
→
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
•
their respective owners.

Contents
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Assembling ............................................. 8
Unpack .................................................................. 8
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... 8
Charge the battery ........................................... 10
Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 12
Attach a hand strap (optional) ...................... 14
Getting started ..................................... 15
Turn your device on and o ........................... 15
Get to know your device ................................. 15
Use the touch screen ........................................ 18
Contents
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys . . 19
Get to know the idle screen ........................... 20
Access applications .......................................... 22
Customise your device .................................... 23
Enter text ............................................................ 28
Calling .................................................... 31
Creating and nding contacts ........... 32
Messaging ............................................. 33

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Using Bluetooth ................................... 48
Using Wi-Fi ............................................ 49
Safety precautions ............................... 50
Capturing photos and videos ............ 36
Viewing photos and videos ............... 39
Listening to music ............................... 40
Connecting to the internet ................ 43
Downloading applications from
Android Market .................................... 44
Downloading les from the web ...... 45
Connecting to a PC .............................. 46

Assembling
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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
•
Battery•
Travel adapter (charger)•
Quick start guide•
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or
illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions
that are not covered by your manufacturer's
warranty.
The items supplied with your device may vary•
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or oered by your service
provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from your
•
local Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your
•
device.
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not
•
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.

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Insert the SIM or USIM card.
3
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
•
only use your device’s non-network services and
some menus.
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card
•
slot.
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.
2
Be careful not to damage your ngernails when you
remove the back cover.

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Charge the battery
Before using the device for the rst time, you must charge
the battery.
You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter
or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries
to explode or damage your device.
When your battery is low, the device will emit a
warning tone and display a low battery message.
The battery icon will also be empty and turn red.
If the battery level becomes too low, the device will
automatically power o. Recharge your battery to
continue using your device.
Charge with the travel adapter
›
Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of
1
the device.
Insert the battery.
4
Replace the back cover.
5

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You can use the device while it is charging, but it•
may take longer to fully charge the battery.
While the device is charging, the touch screen may
•
not function due to an unstable power supply. If
this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the
device.
While charging, the device may heat up. This
•
is normal and should not aect your device’s
lifespan or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your
•
device and the charger to a Samsung Service
Centre.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
4
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the
device and then from the power outlet.
Do not remove the battery before removing the
travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the
device.
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
2
multifunction jack.
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause
serious damage to the device. Any damage caused
by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
3
outlet.

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Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia les, you must insert
a memory card. Your device accepts microSD™or
microSDHC™memory cards with maximum capacities
of 32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and
type).
Samsung uses approved industry standards for
memory cards, but some brands may not be fully
compatible with your device. Using an incompatible
memory card may damage your device or the
memory card and can corrupt data stored on the
card.
Your device supports only the FAT le structure for•
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a dierent le structure, your device will ask you to
reformat the memory card.
Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten
•
the lifespan of memory cards.
Charge with the PC data cable
›
Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of
1
the device.
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the
2
multifunction jack.
Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port
3
on a PC.
Depending on the type of PC data cable you are
using, it may take some time before charging
begins.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
4
no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the
device and then from the PC.

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Remove the memory card
›
Before removing a memory card, rst unmount it for safe
removal.
In Idle mode, select
1
Applications
→
Settings
→
SD
card and phone storage
→
Unmount SD card.
Remove the back cover.
2
Push the memory card gently until it disengages from
3
the device.
Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
4
Remove the memory card.
5
Replace the back cover.
6
Do not remove a memory card while the device is
transferring or accessing information, as this could
result in loss of data or damage to the memory card
or device.
When you insert a memory card in your device,•
the le directory of the memory card will appear
in the /mnt/sdcard/external_sd folder under the
internal memory (moviNAND™).
Remove the back cover.
1
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
2
facing down.
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it
3
locks in place.
Replace the back cover.
4

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Attach a hand strap (optional)
Remove the back cover.
1
Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over
2
the small projection.
Replace the back cover.
3
Format the memory card
›
Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory
card only on the device.
In Idle mode, select Applications
→
Settings
→
SD card
and phone storage
→
Unmount SD card
→
Format SD
card
→
Format SD card.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to
make backup copies of all important data stored on
your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

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Get to know your device
Device layout
›
Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. Your device will
automatically connect to the cellular network.
If you turn on your device for the rst time, set up your
device by following the on-screen instructions.
To turn o your device, press and hold [ ] and then select
Power o.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from•
ocial personnel when in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes
and hospitals.
To use your device's non-network services only,
•
switch to Flight mode. Press and hold [ ] and
select Flight mode
.
Proximity sensor
Earpiece
Front camera lens
Touch screen
Back key
Home key
Volume key
Light sensor
Menu key
Mouthpiece

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Keys
›
Key Function
Power
Turn on the device (press and
hold); Access the quick menus
(press and hold); Lock the touch
screen.
Menu Open a list of options available on
the current screen.
Home
Return to the idle screen; Open
the list of recent applications
(press and hold).
Back Return to the previous screen.
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
Multifunction jack
Back cover
Headset jack
Power key
Internal antenna
Speaker
Rear camera lens

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Icon Denition
Voice call in progress
Call on hold
Speakerphone activated
Missed call
Synchronised with the web
Uploading data
Downloading data
Call diverting activated
Connected to PC
USB tethering activated
Mobile AP activated
Indicator icons
›
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Denition
No signal
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
WLAN activated
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth headset connected
GPS activated

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Icon Denition
Battery power level
10:00 AM
Current time
Use the touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or
perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch
screen.
To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use•
sharp tools.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into
•
contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic
discharges can cause the touch screen to
malfunction.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into
•
contact with water. The touch screen may
malfunction in humid conditions or when
exposed to water.
Icon Denition
No SIM or USIM card
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voice mail message
Alarm activated
Event notication
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Silent mode activated
Flight mode activated
Music playback in progress
FM radio turned on in the background
Error occurred or caution required

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Your device turns o the touch screen when you•
do not use the device for a specied period. To
turn on the screen, press [ ] or the Home key.
You can also adjust the backlight time. In Idle
•
mode, open the application list and select
Settings
→
Display
→
Screen timeout.
Lock or unlock the touch screen
and keys
You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any
unwanted device operations.
To lock, press [ ]. To unlock, turn on the screen by
pressing [ ] or the Home key, and then ick the grey
window with your nger.
For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the•
screen protection lm before using your device.
Your touch screen has a layer that detects small
•
electrical charges emitted by the human body.
For best performance, tap the touch screen with
your ngertip. The touch screen will not react to
touches of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.
Control your touch screen with the following actions:
Tap: Touch once with your nger to select or launch a
•
menu, option, or application.
Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2
•
seconds to open a pop-up option list.
Drag: Tap and drag your nger up, down, left, or right to
•
move to items on lists.
Drag and drop: Tap and hold your nger on an item, and
•
then drag your nger to move the item.
Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your nger to zoom
•
in or out while viewing photos or web pages.

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Select the item category
2
→
an item:
Widgets
• : Add widgets to the idle screen.
Shortcuts
• : Add shortcuts to items, such as
applications, bookmarks, and contacts.
Folders
• : Create a new folder or add folders for your
contacts.
Wallpapers
• : Set a background image.
Available items may vary depending on the current
idle screen mode.
Move items on the idle screen
›
Tap and hold an item to move until the item appears
1
gray.
Drag the item to the location you want.
2
Remove items from the idle screen
›
Tap and hold an item to remove.
1
The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen.
Get to know the idle screen
When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle
screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s
status and access applications.
The idle screen has 7 panels. Scroll left or right to a panel
of the idle screen. You can also select a dot on the top of
the screen to move to the corresponding panel of the idle
screen directly.
Add items to the idle screen
›
You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to
applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To
add items to the idle screen,
Press [
1
]
→
Add or tap and hold the empty area on
the idle screen.