Samsung GT-S8300 User manual

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your
service provider.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-21468A
English (EU). 02/2009. Rev. 1.2

Samsung S8300
user manual

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using this
manual
This user manual has been specially
designed to guide you through the functions and
features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly,
refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”
“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,”
and “using basic functions.”
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 phone 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”)

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Copyright information
Rights to all technologies and products that
comprise this device are the property of their
respective owners:
•Bluetooth
®is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD ID:
B014869.
• Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Windows Media Player®is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation.
•DivX
®is a registered trademark of
DivX, Inc., and is used under
licence.
→
Followed by —the order of options or
menus you must select to perform a step;
for example: In Menu mode, touch
Messages →Create message (represents
Messages, followed by Create message)
[ ]
Square brackets —phone keys; for
example: [ ] (represents the Power/
Menu exit key)

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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. Plays DivX®video up to 320x240. May play
DivX®video up to 720x480.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX®Certified device must be registered with
DivX in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD)
content. First generate the DivX VOD registration
code for your device and submit it during the
registration process. [Important: DivX VOD content is
protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights
Management) system that restricts playback to
registered DivX Certified devices. If you try to play
DivX VOD content not authorised for your device, the
message "Authorization Error" will be displayed and
your content will not play.] Learn more at
http://vod.divx.com/.

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contents
safety and usage information .................. 2
Safety warnings .......................................... 2
Safety precautions ...................................... 4
Important usage information ....................... 7
introducing your mobile phone ............. 11
Unpack ..................................................... 11
Phone layout ............................................. 12
Keys ......................................................... 13
Display ...................................................... 14
Icons ......................................................... 14
assembling and preparing your
mobile phone .......................................... 17
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...17
Charge the battery .................................... 19
Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 20

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using basic functions ............................ 21
Turn your phone on and off ....................... 21
Use the touch screen ................................ 22
Access menus .......................................... 23
Switch applications ................................... 23
Use widgets .............................................. 24
Access help information ............................ 25
Customise your phone .............................. 25
Use basic call functions ............................ 26
Send and view messages ......................... 28
Add and find contacts ............................... 30
Use basic camera functions ...................... 31
Listen to music ......................................... 32
Browse the web ........................................ 34
Use the Google services ...........................34
using advanced functions ..................... 36
Use advanced call functions ..................... 36
Use advanced phonebook functions ......... 38
Use advanced messaging functions .......... 40
Use advanced camera functions ............... 41
Use advanced music functions ................. 45
using tools and applications ................. 49
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 49
Activate and send an SOS message ......... 51
Activate the mobile tracker ........................ 52
Make fake calls ......................................... 52
Record and play voice memos .................. 53
Edit images ............................................... 54
Print images .............................................. 56

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Edit videos ................................................ 57
Upload photos and videos to the web ....... 60
Use Java-powered games and
applications .............................................. 61
Synchronise data ...................................... 61
Use RSS reader ........................................ 62
View your current position ......................... 63
Create and view world clocks ................... 63
Set and use alarms ................................... 64
Use the calculator ..................................... 64
Convert currencies or measurements ........ 65
Set a countdown timer .............................. 65
Use the stopwatch .................................... 65
Create a new task ..................................... 65
Create a text memo .................................. 66
Manage your calendar .............................. 66
troubleshooting ........................................ a
index .........................................................d

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safety and
usage
information
Comply with the following precautions to avoid
dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak
performance of your mobile phone.
Keep your phone away from small
children and pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of the
reach of small children or animals. Small parts may
cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.
Protect your hearing
Safety warnings
Listening to a headset at high volumes can
damage your hearing. Use only the
minimum volume setting necessary to hear
your conversation or music.

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Install mobile phones and equipment
with caution
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment
installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid
placing your phone and accessories near or in an air
bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless
equipment can cause serious injury when air bags
inflate rapidly.
Handle and dispose of batteries and
chargers with care
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
chargers specifically designed for your phone.
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause
serious injuries or damage to your phone.
• Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire.
Follow all local regulations when disposing used
batteries or phones.
• Never place batteries or phones 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.
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between
mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential
interference, as recommended by manufacturers
and the independent research group, Wireless
Technology Research. If you have any reason to
suspect that your phone is interfering with a
pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the
phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of
the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.