Samsung GT-i8000L User manual

GT-i8000L
PORTABLE Quad-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
BMC_i8000_UG_EN_11042009_D9
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Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the
property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone,
including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the
“Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws,
provincial laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes,
but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade
secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and
other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will
not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile,
disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No
title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable
rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Copyright
© 2009 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. SAMSUNG is a registered trademark
of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities.
Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the following patents:
U.S. Patent No. 4, 901, 307; 5, 056, 109; 5, 099, 204; 5, 101, 501; 5, 103, 459; 5,
107, 225; 5, 109, 390.
Openwave® is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc.
RSA® is a registered Trademark of RSA Security, Inc.
Post-it® is a registered Trademark of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company aka 3M CORPORATION DELAWARE.
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The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
Except as set forth in the express warranty contained on the warranty page
enclosed with the product, the purchaser takes the product "as is", and Samsung
makes no express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the
product, including but not limited to the merchantability of the product or its fitness
for any particular purpose or use; the design, condition or quality of the product;
the performance of the product; the workmanship of the product or the
components contained therein; or compliance of the product with the requirements
of any law, rule, specification or contract pertaining thereto. Nothing contained in
the instruction manual shall be construed to create an express or implied warranty
of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product. In addition, Samsung shall not
be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the
product or arising from the breach of the express warranty, including incidental,
special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.
Privacy
The privacy and copyright laws of Canada govern the disclosure, reproduction and
distribution of data, media and other content, including music and video content.
Certain activities, including downloads or transfer by any means (including, via
cable, Bluetooth® or otherwise) of such content may be an infringement of privacy
or copyright law. Neither Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. nor any of its affiliates
shall be liable or responsible for any data or content disclosed, reproduced,
downloaded or distributed by the user of this equipment.
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Warning
Depending on the user interface used in the handset, you may experience
slow keypad response when performing tasks in the background. This can
impact making phone calls. When there is no activity or change in the icons
at the top of the main LCD display, the handset will resume normal
operations.
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Read me first!
When youneed information, instructions, and tipstolearnmore about yourdevice,
you have several options available:
• Windows Help System (on your device) - your device includes Windows
Mobile Help. This embedded, searchable help system explains how to use
various Microsoft programs and features.
• User Manual - 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.
Instructional Icons
Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:
The User Manual is based on the Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional operating
system.
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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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.
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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•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
®
isadigitalvideoformatcreatedbyDivX,Inc.ThisisanofficialDivXCertified
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 to be able 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
Customize your device .......................................................................... 24
Use Widgets .......................................................................................... 27
Work with applications .......................................................................... 30
Enter text ............................................................................................... 34
Communication ................................................................. 42
Work with contacts ................................................................................ 42
Calling ................................................................................................... 48
Messaging ............................................................................................. 51
Multimedia ........................................................................ 56
Camera ................................................................................................. 56
Media Player ......................................................................................... 67
Photo Album ......................................................................................... 71
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Digital Frame ......................................................................................... 72
FM Radio .............................................................................................. 74
Video Editor .......................................................................................... 76
Games .................................................................................................. 80
Personal productivity ........................................................ 81
ActiveSync ............................................................................................ 81
Clock ..................................................................................................... 85
Schedule ............................................................................................... 88
Notes ..................................................................................................... 89
Memo .................................................................................................... 91
Recorder ............................................................................................... 92
Tasks .................................................................................................... 93
Calculator .............................................................................................. 94
Unit Converter ....................................................................................... 96
Smart Reader ........................................................................................ 97
Smart Search ...................................................................................... 101
Web applications ............................................................ 103
Web browsing with Opera ................................................................... 103
Internet Explorer ................................................................................. 106
Streaming Player ................................................................................ 106
Midomi ................................................................................................ 107
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RSS Reader ........................................................................................ 110
Podcast ............................................................................................... 112
QIK ...................................................................................................... 115
Communities ....................................................................................... 118
Connectivity .................................................................... 121
Connect to the internet or your network .............................................. 121
GPS .................................................................................................... 126
Bluetooth ............................................................................................. 128
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................... 133
Connected Home ................................................................................ 135
Mobile Tracker .................................................................................... 139
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 141
Health and Safety Information ........................................ 146
Warranty Information ...................................................... 156
Index ............................................................................... 161
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Introducing your device
Unpack
Your package contains the following items:
• Handset
• Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
• CD-ROM
*
• Stereo headset
• PC data cable
• Quick reference guide
* The CD-ROM contains the Microsoft ActiveSync software and the URL of the
User Manual.
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
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Keys
Key Function
Open the dialing screen, make or answer a call, or activate the
speakerphone during a call (press and hold).
Access the Main menu. Open the Task Switcher screen (press and
hold).
Turn the device on or off (press and hold). End a call or 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 Sleepmode. 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
No battery
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
Searching for a signal
Missed call
More status icons
available(tap the icon to
see them)
New text message
New email message
Icon Function
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New multimedia message
New voice mail message
No signal
No SIM or USIM card
Pending alarm
Phone off
Ringer on
Ringer set to vibrate
Roaming (outside of
normal service area)
Signal strength
Synchronization 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 utilize 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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