Samsung GT-I9001/M8 User manual

GT-I9001
quick start guide
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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile
device. This device will provide you with high quality
mobile communication and entertainment based
on Samsung’s exceptional technology and high
standards.
Content in this manual may dier from the•
product, or from software provided by service
providers or carriers, and is subject to change
without prior notice.
The items supplied with your device and available•
accessories may vary depending on your region or
service provider.
You can purchase 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.
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

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Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
[ ] Square brackets—device keys
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics
This manual is protected under international copyright
laws.
No part of this manual 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.
Trademarks
SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered•
trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
The Android logo, Google Search• ™, Google
Maps™, Google Mail™, YouTube™, Android
Market™, and Google Talk™are trademarks of
Google, Inc.
• and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are
incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.

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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.
Wi-Fi• ®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi
logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
Your device uses non-harmonised frequency and
is intended for use in all European countries. The
WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction
indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors in
France.
DivX• ®, DivX Certied®,
and associated logos
are trademarks of DivX,
Inc. and are used under
licence.
All other trademarks and copyrights are the•
property of their respective owners.

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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 HD 720p,
including premium content
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX Certified®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.comfor more information on how to
complete your registration.

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Assembling
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.
Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-3.
coloured contacts facing down.
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card
slot.

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Insert the battery.4.
Replace the back cover.5.

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Charge the battery
Before using the device for the first time, you must
charge the battery.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause
batteries to explode or damage your device.
Open the cover of the multifunction jack.1.
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the2.
multifunction jack.
Connecting the travel adapter improperly may
cause serious damage to the device. Any damage
caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a3.
power outlet.
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.
When the battery is fully charged, rst unplug the4.
travel adapter from the device and then from the
power outlet.
Do not remove the battery before removing the
travel adapter. Doing so may cause damage to
the device.
To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when
not in use. The travel adapter does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug the travel
adapter from the outlet to interrupt the power
supply. The travel adapter should remain close to
the socket when in use.

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Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. If you turn
on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen
instructions to set up your device.
To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select
Power off.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from•
authorised personnel 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.

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Get to know your device
Proximity sensor
Light sensor
Volume key
Menu key
Home key
Front camera
lens
Earpiece
Touch screen
Back key
Mouthpiece
Headset jack
Rear camera lens
Power/Lock key
Internal antenna
Multifunction jack
Speaker
Back cover

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Keys
Key Function
Power/
Lock
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.
Touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items
or perform functions. Control the touch screen by
tapping, tapping and holding, or dragging across it.

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Idle screen
When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle
screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicator
icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other
items.
The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right
to a panel of the idle screen. You can also select a
dot at the top of the screen to move directly to the
corresponding idle screen.
Indicator icons
Indicator icons show the signal strength, device status,
current time, and other information at the top of the
screen.
Shortcuts panel
From the shortcuts panel, you can use shortcut
menus and access a list of notifications, such as new
messages, upcoming events, and processing status.
Tap the indicator icons area at the top of the screen
and drag your finger down to open the shortcuts
panel. To hide the panel, drag the bottom of the list
up.

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Access applications
In Idle mode, select1. Applications to access Menu
mode.
Scroll left or right to another menu screen.2.
You can also select a dot at the top of the screen to
move directly to the corresponding menu screen.
Select an application.3.
Press [4. ] to return to the previous screen; Press
the Home key to return to the idle screen.
Access recent applications
Press and hold the Home key to view the applications
you have accessed recently.
Launch multiple applications
Your device allows you to multi-task by running
multiple applications at the same time.
To launch multiple applications, press the Home key
while using an application to return to Idle mode, and
then select an application to launch.

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Enter text
You can enter text with the virtual keypads or in
handwriting mode. You can also use editing options to
copy and paste text.
Swype keypad
With the Swype keypad, you can enter text by sliding
across characters on the keypad. Tap the first character
of a word, drag to the following characters, and release
your finger on the last character.
Samsung keypad
The Samsung keypad provides different keypad types
(such as QWERTY and 3x4 keypads) and a handwriting
mode.
When entering text with the QWERTY or 3x4 keypad,
use the predictive text feature. This feature will predict
the word you are entering and display suggestions.
When entering text, rotate the device to display
the QWERTY keypad in a widescreen layout.

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Make or answer a call
You can make a call by entering a phone number or
selecting a number in your contact list. You can also
access the call log to redial recently dialled numbers.
Make a call
Open the dialling screen, enter a phone number, and
select . To make a video call, select .
Answer a call
When a call comes in, drag right until it reaches
the dot.
Send and receive a message
You can create and send text (SMS), multimedia
(MMS), or email messages, and view or manage
messages you have sent or received.
You may incur additional charges for sending
or receiving messages while outside your home
service area. For details, contact your service
provider.

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Text and multimedia message
You can create and send a simple text message or a
multimedia message which can contain text, image,
video, and sound files.
Email message
You can use the email application to send email
messages on your device. Before you send and receive
email messages, you must add an email account.
Connect to the internet
You can connect to the wireless web by using the
WLAN feature or mobile network connections. Open
the web application and browse web pages. You can
bookmark your favourite web pages or use various
web options.
You may incur additional charges for accessing
the web and downloading media les. For details,
contact your service provider.

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Activate the mobile tracker
The mobile tracker feature helps you locate and
recover your device. When someone inserts a new SIM
or USIM card in your device, the mobile tracker feature
will automatically send the contact number to your
specified recipients.

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Safety information
To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of
the following information before using your device.
Warning: Prevent electric shock, re, and
explosion
Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical
sockets
Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, or disconnect the
charger by pulling on the cord
Do not bend or damage the power cord
Do not use your device while charging or touch your device with
wet hands
Do not short-circuit the charger or the battery
Do not drop or cause an impact to the charger or the battery
Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved
by the manufacturer
Do not use your device during a thunderstorm
Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased.
Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery
For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorised
service centre.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specically designed•
for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious
injuries or damage to your device.
Never dispose of batteries or devices in a re. Follow all local regulations•
when disposing of used batteries or devices.

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Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as•
microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when
overheated.
Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to•
high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and
overheating.
Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage
Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot•
temperatures.
Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and•
reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and batteries.
Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a•
connection between the + and – terminals of your batteries and lead to
temporary or permanent battery damage.
Never use a damaged charger or battery.•
Caution: Follow all safety warnings and
regulations when using your device in restricted
areas
Turn o your device where prohibited
Comply with all regulations that restrict the use of a mobile device in a
particular area.
Do not use your device near other electronic devices
Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals. Your device may
interfere with other electronic devices.
Do not use your device near a pacemaker
Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if possible,•
as your device can interfere with the pacemaker.
If you must use your device, keep at least 15 cm away from the•
pacemaker.
To minimise the possible interference with a pacemaker, use your device•
on the opposite side of your body from the pacemaker.
Do not use your device in a hospital or near medical equipment
that can be interfered with by radio frequency
If you personally use any medical equipment, contact the manufacturer of
the equipment to ensure the safety of your equipment from radio frequency.