Samsung GT-I5800 User manual

GT-I5800
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 basics of your device, such as assembling and
getting started with the device.
Please read this guide carefully before using your device
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to ensure safe and correct use.
The descriptions in this guide are based on the default
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settings of your device.
Please keep this guide for future reference.
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You can get more detailed descriptions and instructions
for using the device's features from the PDF format user
manual. Visit the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.
com) to view your device's user manual.
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
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information

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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™, Google Maps™, and YouTube™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/
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or its aliates. Other names may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
Windows Media Player
• ®is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation.
►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—phone keys; for example:
[] (represents the Power key)

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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
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 320x240.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX Certied®device must be registered in order to
play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To
obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section
in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more
information on how to complete your registration.
• is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW HD
technologies is 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.
DivX
• ®, DivX Certied®, and
associated logos are trademarks of
DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
Covered by one or more of the
following U.S. patents: 7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710;
7,519,274
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of
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their respective owners.

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Contents
Assembling ............................................. 7
Unpack .................................................................. 7
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... 7
Charge the battery ............................................. 9
Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 11
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
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys . . 20
Get to know the idle screen ........................... 20
Access applications .......................................... 22
Customise your device .................................... 24
Enter text ............................................................ 29
Calling .................................................... 32
Creating and nding contacts ........... 33

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Download les from the web ............ 47
Connecting to a PC .............................. 48
Using Bluetooth ................................... 50
Using Wi-Fi ............................................ 51
Safety precautions ............................... 53
Messaging ............................................. 34
Capturing photos and videos ............ 37
Viewing photos and videos ............... 40
Listening to music ............................... 41
Connecting to the internet ................ 45
Download applications from Android
Market .................................................... 46

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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
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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
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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.

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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 up.
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.
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card
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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.
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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.
Insert the battery.
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Replace the back cover.
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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
3
outlet.
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
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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
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is normal and should not aect your device’s
lifespan or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your
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device and the charger to a Samsung Service
Centre.
When the battery is fully charged, unplug the travel
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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.
Charge with the travel adapter
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Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of
1
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.