Samsung Galaxy S Galaxy S User manual

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

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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.
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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

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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.
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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
•
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.
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Replace the back cover.
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