Samsung M8800L 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-XXXXXX
English (LTN). 11/2008. Rev. 1.0

Samsung M8800L
user manual
Draft

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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: B0XXXXX.
• 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, select
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 authorized for your device, the
message "Authorization Error" will be displayed
and your content will not play.] Learn more at
www.divx.com/vod.

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safety and usage information 1
Safety warnings .......................................... 1
Safety precautions ...................................... 3
Important usage information ....................... 6
introducing your mobile phone 9
Unpack ....................................................... 9
Phone layout ............................................ 10
Keys ......................................................... 11
Display ..................................................... 12
Icons ........................................................ 12
assembling and preparing your
mobile phone 15
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ... 15
Charge the battery .................................... 17
Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 18
using basic functions 19
Turn your phone on and off ...................... 19
Access menus .......................................... 20
Switch applications ................................... 20
Use widgets ............................................. 20
Customize your phone .............................. 21

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Use basic call functions ............................ 22
Send and view messages ......................... 23
Add and find contacts .............................. 26
Use basic camera functions ...................... 27
Listen to music ......................................... 29
Browse the web ....................................... 30
using advanced functions 32
Use advanced call functions ..................... 32
Use advanced phonebook functions ......... 34
Use advanced messaging functions .......... 35
Use advanced music functions ................. 36
using tools and applications 40
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 40
Activate and send an SOS message ......... 42
Activate the mobile tracker ....................... 42
View the phone display on a TV ................ 43
Record and play voice memos .................. 43
Edit images ............................................... 44
Print images ............................................. 46
Edit videos ................................................ 47
Synchronize data ...................................... 49
Use RSS reader ........................................ 50
Use Java-powered games and
applications .............................................. 51
Create and view world clocks ................... 51
Set and use alarms ................................... 52
Use the calculator ..................................... 52
Convert currencies or measurements ....... 53
Set a countdown timer ............................. 53
Use the stopwatch ................................... 53
Create a new task .................................... 53
Create a text memo .................................. 54
Create sketches ....................................... 54
Manage your calendar .............................. 55
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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 refueling 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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safety and usage information
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-colored 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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safety and usage information
Ensure access to emergency
services
Emergency calls from your phone may not be
possible in some areas or circumstances.
Before traveling in remote or undeveloped
areas, plan an alternate method of contacting
emergency services personnel.
During testing, the maximum SAR values
recorded for this model were:
GSM850 x.xx x.xx
GSM900 x.xx x.xx
GSM1800 x.xx x.xx

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introducing your
mobile phone
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s
layout, keys, display, and icons.
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
•Mobilephone
• Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
• User manual
The items supplied with your phone may vary
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or offered by your
service provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.

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Phone layout
The front of your phone includes the following
keys and features:
The rear of your phone includes the following
keys and features:
Front camera
lens for video
calls
Power/Menu
exit key
Dial key
Touch screen
Earpiece
Memory card
slot
Mouthpiece Back key
Application
switch key
Hold key
Light sensor
You can lock the touch screen and keys to
prevent any unwanted phone operations. To
lock, press [
HOLD ].
Battery cover
Rear camera
lens
Flashbulb
Multifunction
jack
Camera key Internal
antenna
Photo album
key
Volume key
Speaker

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Keys
Key Function
Dial
Make or answer a call; In
Idle mode, retrieve recently
dialed, missed, or received
numbers
Back In Menu mode, return to the
previous level
Power/
Menu exit
Turn the phone on and off
(press and hold); End a call;
In Menu mode, return to the
main menu screen or return
to Idle mode
Application
switch
Open the application switch
window to access other
applications without exiting
the current application
Hold Look or unlock the touch
screen and keys
Volume Adjust the phone’s volume
Photo
album
In Idle mode, open your
photos or videos
Camera
In Idle mode, turn on the
camera (press and hold); In
Camera mode, take a
photo or record a video;
From the dialing screen,
make a video call
Key Function

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Display
Your phone’s display consists of the following
areas:
Icons
Learn about the icons that appear on your
display.
Icon line
Displays various icons
Text and graphic area
Displays messages,
instructions, and
information you enter
Softkey line
Displays the current
actions assigned to each
area
Keypad Phonebook Messages Menu
Icon Definition
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
Transferring data via GPRS network
EDGE network connected
Transferring data via EDGE network
UMTS network connected
Transferring data via UMTS network
HSDPA network connected
Transferring data via HSDPA network

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Voice call in progress
Video call in progress
Alarm activated
Browsing the web
Connected to secured web page
Roaming (outside of normal service
area)
Call diverting activated
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or
headset connected
Synchronized with PC
Memory card inserted
Icon Definition
New text message (SMS)
New multimedia message (MMS)
New email message
New voice mail message
New push message
New configuration message
New video message
Text m ess age full
Multimedia message full
Email message full
Voice mail message full
Push message full
Icon Definition