Samsung GT-S8300T User manual

9. Users Manual

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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-23211A
English (TEL). 03/2009. Rev. 1.0

GT-S8300T
user manual

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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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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.

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Turn off the phone in potentially
explosive environments
Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your
phone whenever directed by warning signs or
instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or
fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and
transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in
the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or
accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion
injuries
When sending text messages or playing games on
your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip,
press the keys lightly, use special features that
reduce the number of keys you have to press (such
as templates and predictive text), and take frequent
breaks.
Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all
regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones
while driving. Use hands-free accessories to
increase your safety when possible.
Follow all safety warnings and
regulations
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
mobile phone in a certain area.
Use only Samsung-approved
accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your
phone or cause injury.
Safety precautions

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Turn off the phone near medical
equipment
Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in
hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all
regulations, posted warnings, and directions from
medical personnel.
Turn off the phone or disable the
wireless functions when in an aircraft
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft
equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off
your phone or switch to a mode that disables the
wireless functions when directed by airline
personnel.
Protect batteries and chargers from
damage
• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot
temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/
113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the
charging capacity and life of your 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.
Handle your phone carefully and
sensibly
• Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can
cause serious damage. Do not handle your
phone with wet hands. Water damage to your
phone can void your manufacturer’s warranty.

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• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty
areas to prevent damage to moving parts.
• Your phone is a complex electronic device—
protect it from impacts and rough handling to
avoid serious damage.
• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog
moving parts and prevent proper operation.
• Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light
close to the eyes of children or animals.
• Your phone and memory cards may be damaged
by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use
carrying cases or accessories with magnetic
closures or allow your phone to come in contact
with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.
Avoid interference with other electronic
devices
Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that
may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded
electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing
aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices
in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of
your electronic devices to solve any interference
problems you experience.

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Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.
Allow only qualified personnel to service
your phone
Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone
may result in damage to your phone and will void
your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger
life
• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as
overcharging may shorten battery life.
• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and
must be recharged before use.
• Disconnect chargers from power sources when
not in use.
• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Handle SIM cards and memory cards
with care
• Do not remove a card while the phone is
transferring or accessing information, as this
could result in loss of data and/or damage to the
card or phone.
• Protect cards from strong shocks, static
electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.
• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life
span of memory cards.
• Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals
with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.
Important usage information

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Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls from your device may
not be possible in some areas or
circumstances. Before travelling in
remote or undeveloped areas, plan an
alternate method of contacting
emergency services personnel.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
certification information
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter
and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the emission
limits for exposure to radio frequency
(RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) of
the U.S. government. These FCC
exposure limits are derived from the
recommendations of two expert
organizations, the National Counsel on
Radiation Protection and Measurement
(NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both
cases, the recommendations were
developed by scientific and engineering
experts drawn from industry,
government, and academia after
extensive reviews of the scientific
literature related to the biological effects
of RF energy.
The exposure limit set by the FCC for
wireless mobile phones employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a
measure of the rate of absorption of RF
energy by the human body expressed in
units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The
FCC requires wireless phones to comply
with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per
kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC exposure
limit incorporates a substantial margin of
safety to give additional protection to the
public and to account for any variations
in measurements.

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SAR tests are conducted using standard
operating positions accepted by the FCC
with the phone transmitting at its highest
certified power level in all tested
frequency bands. Although the SAR is
determined at the highest certified power
level, the actual SAR level of the phone
while operating can be well below the
maximum value. This is because the
phone is designed to operate at multiple
power levels so as to use only the power
required to reach the network. In
general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the
power output.
Before a new model phone is available for
sale to the public, it must be tested and
certified to the FCC that it does not
exceed the exposure limit established by
the FCC. Tests for each model phone are
performed in positions and locations (e.g.
at the ear and worn on the body) as
required by the FCC.
The highest SAR values for this model
phone as reported to the FCC are [GSM
850] Head : 0.475W/Kg, Body-worn:
0.92 W/Kg ,[GSM1900] Head: 0.261 W/kg,
Body-worn: 0.369 W/Kg, [WCDMA850]
Head: 0.735 W/Kg, Body: 0.603 W/Kg.
For body worn operation, this model
phone has been tested and meets the
FCC RF exposure guidelines when used
with a Samsung accessory designated for
this product or when used with an
accessory that contains no metal and
that positions the handset a minimum of
1.5 cm from the body. Non-compliance
with the above restrictions may result in
violation of FCC exposure guidelines.

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The FCC has granted an Equipment
Authorization for this mobile phone with
all reported SAR levels evaluated as in
compliance with the FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
The FCC has granted an Equipment
Authorization for this model phone with
all reported SAR levels evaluated as in
compliance with the FCC RF exposure
guidelines. SAR information on this
model phone is on file with the FCC and
can be found under the Display Grant
section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid
after searching on FCC ID A3LGTS8300T.
FCC Notice and Cautions
FCC Notice
• This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
• This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursusant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. Howerver, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
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interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
The phone may cause TV or radio
interference if used in close proximity to
receiving equipment. The FCC can
require you to stop using the phone if
such interference cannot be eliminated.
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas
(such as propane or butane) must
comply with the National Fire Protection
Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this
standard, contact the National Fire
Protection Association, One Battery
march Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn:
Publication Sales Division.

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Cautions
Changes or modifications made in the
radio phone, not expressly approved by
Samsung, will void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Only use approved batteries, antennas
and chargers. The use of any
unauthorized accessories may be
dangerous and void the phone warranty if
said accessories cause damage or a
defect to the phone.
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is
a complex piece of equipment and can be
broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending
or sitting on it.