Samsung GT-I8000 (Extended Usage Guide) User manual

GT-I8000
user manual

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Read me first!
When you need information, instructions, and tips to learn more about
your device, you have several options available:
•
Help System (on your device) - your device includes Help. This
embedded, searchable help system explains how to use various
programs and features.
•
Extended Usage Guide (online) - on the Samsung website, you
will find the Extended Usage Guide in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.
You can either view the guide online or download and print the file
for your convenience. The Extended Usage Guide contains
advanced usage tips and more details about particular functions of
your device. To view the file, you must have Adobe Reader or
Adobe Acrobat installed-you can download Adobe Reader free
from Adobe's website (www.adobe.com).
•
User Manual (printed) - this user manual has been specially
designed to guide you through the functions and features of your
device. It contains extensive information about Samsung software
and features and tips for using and maintaining the device. For any
topics not covered in this manual, please refer to the embedded
help as described above.

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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
Note – notes, usage tips, or additional information
X
Refer to – pages with related information;
for example: X p. 12 (represents "see page 12")
>
Followed by – the order of options or menus you
must select to perform a step; for example: Tap
Start >
Settings (represents Start , followed by Settings )
[ ]
Square brackets – device keys; for example: [ ]
(represents the End/Power key)

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Copyrights and trademarks
Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are
the property of their respective owners:
• This product includes software licensed from MS, an affiliate of the
Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and software bearing the
Microsoft name are registered trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation.
• Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Bluetooth
®
is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
worldwide. Bluetooth QD ID: B015224
•Wi-Fi
®
, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered
trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
•DivX
®
is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used under
licence.
•
and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS Headphone
and WOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from
SRS Labs, Inc.
• XTRA is a registered trademark of Qualcomm, Inc.

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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO
DivX
®
is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official
DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for
more information and software tools to convert your files into Divx
video. DivX Certified to play Divx
®
video up to 320x240.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX Certified
®
device must be registered in order to play DivX
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. To generate the registration code,
locate the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu. Go to
vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration process and
learn more about DivX VOD.

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Contents
Introducing your device ................................................. 9
Unpack ............................................................................... 9
Get to know your device ................................................... 10
Assemble and prepare your device ................................... 15
Turn on your device for first time ....................................... 20
Customise your device ...................................................... 25
Use Widgets ..................................................................... 28
Work with applications ...................................................... 32
Enter text .......................................................................... 35
Communication ............................................................ 42
Work with contacts ........................................................... 42
Calling ............................................................................... 47
Messaging ........................................................................ 50
Multimedia ................................................................... 54
Camera ............................................................................. 54
Media Player ..................................................................... 65
Photo ................................................................................ 69

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Digital Frame ..................................................................... 70
FM Radio .......................................................................... 72
Video Editor ...................................................................... 74
Games .............................................................................. 78
Java .................................................................................. 78
Personal productivity ................................................... 79
ActiveSync ........................................................................ 79
Smart Sync ....................................................................... 83
Clock ................................................................................ 86
Schedule ........................................................................... 89
Notes ................................................................................ 91
Memo ............................................................................... 92
Recorder ........................................................................... 93
Tasks ................................................................................ 94
Calculator .......................................................................... 95
Unit Converter ................................................................... 97
Smart Reader .................................................................... 98
Smart Search .................................................................. 101
Web applications ....................................................... 103
Web browsing with Opera ............................................... 103
Rich Internet .................................................................... 106

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Search Widget ................................................................ 106
Streaming Player ............................................................. 107
Midomi ............................................................................ 108
RSS Reader .................................................................... 110
Podcast .......................................................................... 112
QIK ................................................................................. 115
Communities ................................................................... 118
Samsung Application Store ............................................. 121
Marketplace .................................................................... 122
Microsoft My Phone ........................................................ 122
Remote Desktop Mobile .................................................. 123
Connectivity ............................................................... 124
Connect to the internet or your network .......................... 124
GPS ................................................................................ 129
Bluetooth ........................................................................ 132
Wi-Fi ............................................................................... 137
Connected Home ............................................................ 139
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 144
Safety and usage information .................................... 149
Index .......................................................................... 162

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Introducing your device
Unpack
Your package contains the following items:
• Handset
•Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
•CD-ROM
*
• Stereo headset
•PCdatacable
• User manual
* The CD-ROM contains Microsoft ActiveSync software, add-on
software, and other applications.
The items supplied with your device and available accessories may
be different depending on your region or service provider.

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Get to know your device
Front view
Front camera lens
Earpiece
Touch screen
Volume key
Talk/
Speakerphone key
End/Power key
Mouthpiece
Menu key

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Rear view
Headset (3.5 mm)/
TV out jack
Multifunction jack
Lock key
Camera key
Flashbulb
Battery cover
Rear camera lens
Internal antenna
Back/Cube
launcher key
Speaker
Microphone for
speakerphone

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Keys
Key Function
Open the dialling screen; Make or answer a call; Activate the
speakerphone during a call (press and hold)
Access Main menu; Open the Task Switcher screen (press
and hold)
Turn the device on or off (press and hold); End a call; Return
to the Today screen
Adjust the volume; During a call, adjust the voice volume;
During an incoming call, mute the call ringer
Activate or deactivate Sleep mode; Lock or unlock the
external keys and the touch screen (press and hold)
• Up - Return to the previous menu level; Open the Cube
launcher (press and hold)
• Down - Activate the camera; In Camera mode, take a
photo or record a video

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Icons
Icon Function
UMTS network
available
UMTS network
available (data call
unavailable)
UMTS network
connected
HSDPA network
available
HSDPA network
connected
ActiveSync in
progress
Battery level
Low battery
Battery charging
Attempt to access via
Bluetooth or
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth visibility
activated
Receiving data via
Bluetooth
Bluetooth stereo
headset connected
Bluetooth hands-free
connected
Call on hold
Call forwarding
activated
Connected to a
computer
Data call in progress
Icon Function

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EDGE network
available
EDGE network
connected
GPRS network
available
GPRS network
connected
Searching for a signal
Missed call
More status icons
available (tap the icon
to see them)
New text message
New email message
New multimedia
message
New voice mail
message
Icon Function
No signal
No SIM or USIM card
Pending alarm
Radio off
Ringer on
Ringer set to vibrate
Roaming (outside of
normal service area)
Signal strength
Synchronisation error
Urgent notification
(tap the icon to see
the message)
Voice call in progress
Wi-Fi activated
Wi-Fi data call in
progress
Icon Function

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Assemble and prepare your device
Before you can use your device, you must install the SIM or
USIM card, install the battery, and charge the battery. Installing
a SIM or USIM card is optional, but may be required to fully
utilise some applications and store media files.
Insert the SIM or USIM card and battery
1 Remove the battery cover.
2 Insert the SIM or USIM card.
Insert the SIM or USIM card with the
gold-coloured contacts facing the
device.

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Charge battery
3 Insert the battery.
4 Replace the battery cover.
1 Open the cover to the multifunction
jack on the top of the device.
2 Plug the small end of the travel
adapter into the device.
3 Plug the large end of the travel
adapter into a power outlet.

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Insert a memory card (optional)
By inserting a memory card, you can store multimedia files and
messages or back up your important information. Your device
accepts microSD
TM
or microSDHC
TM
memory cards up to 32
GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).
4 When charging is finished, unplug the travel adapter from
the power outlet.
5 Remove the travel adapter from the device.
Although a charger cable is connected,
• The battery may not charge in some situations to protect the
device.
• The battery level may remain low if the device is using a large
amount of power.
Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with
your device. Format the memory card only on the device.

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1 Remove the battery cover.
2 Unlock the memory card holder.
3 Lift the memory card holder and
insert a memory card, as shown.
4 Close the memory card holder.

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Attach a hand strap (optional)
5 Lock the memory card holder.
6 Replace the battery cover.
1 Remove the battery cover.
2 Slide a hand strap through the slot
and hook it over the small
projection.
3 Replace the battery cover.

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Turn on your device for first time
1 Press and hold [ ] to turn on your device.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Your device will
automatically connect to the cellular network.
Activate Sleep mode
You can activate Sleep mode to save power when you do not
use your device.
To activate Sleep mode, press the Lock key. Your device will
turn off the screen. To deactivate Sleep mode, press the Lock
key again.
Lock external keys and touch screen
You can lock the external keys and the touch screen to prevent
any unwanted device operations from accidentally pressing any
of the keys and the screen.
To lock the keys and the screen, press and hold the Lock key.
To unlock, press and hold the Lock key again, or tap and hold
the lock icon.