Samsung Mesmerize SCH-I500 User manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile phone.
This device will provide you with high quality mobile
communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s
exceptional technology and high standards.
This user manual has been specially designed to guide you
through the functions and features of your device.
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Please read all safety precautions and this manual•
carefully before using your device to ensure safe and
proper use.
The descriptions in this manual are based on the default
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settings of your device.
Images and screenshots used in this user manual may
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dier in appearance from the actual product.
Content in this user manual may dier from the product,
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or from software provided by service providers or
carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice.
Refer to www.samsungmobile.com for the latest version
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device, software, or service provider.
Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based
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on Google Android operating systems and may vary
depending on the user’s operating system.
Applications and their functions may vary by country,
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region, or hardware specications. Samsung is not
liable for performance issues caused by third-party
applications.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
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incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry
settings.
You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by
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accessing www.samsungmobile.com.

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Caution—situations that could cause damage to
your device or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
►Refer to—pages with related information; for
example: ►p.12 (represents“see page 12”)
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Followed by—the order of options or menus
you must select to perform a step; for example:
In Idle mode, open the application list and
select Messaging
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New message (represents
Messaging, followed by New message)
[ ] Square brackets—device keys; for example:
[] (represents the Power key)
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and their respective owners. Extracting and using
these materials for commercial or other purposes is an
infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for
such copyright infringement by the user.
This product includes certain free/open source
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software.The exact terms of the licences, disclaimers,
acknowledgements and notices are available on the
Samsung's website opensource.samsung.com.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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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

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YouTube™, Android Market™, and Google Talk™are
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Bluetooth
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SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO
DivX®is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is
an ocial DivX Certied device that plays DivX video. Visit
www.divx.com for more information and software tools to
convert your les into DivX video.
DivX Certied®to play DivX®video up to HD 720p,
including premium content.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX Certied®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.com for more
information on how to complete your registration.
DivX
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and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are
used under license. Covered by
one or more of the following
U.S. patents: 7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of
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their respective owners.

Contents
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Contents
Assembling ........................................... 10
Unpack ................................................................ 10
Install the battery ............................................. 11
Charge the battery ........................................... 12
Insert a memory card ....................................... 14
Attach a hand strap (optional) ...................... 16
Getting started ..................................... 17
Turn your device on and o ........................... 17
Get to know your device ................................. 17
Use the touch screen ........................................ 20
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys . . 21
Get to know the idle screen ........................... 22
Access applications .......................................... 24
Customise your device .................................... 26
Enter text ............................................................ 28
Communication ................................... 33
Calling .................................................................. 33
Messaging .......................................................... 38
Google Mail ........................................................ 40
Email .................................................................... 42
Talk ....................................................................... 44
Social Hub ........................................................... 45

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Web ........................................................ 70
Internet ............................................................... 70
Layar .................................................................... 73
Maps .................................................................... 73
YouTube .............................................................. 77
Daily brieng ..................................................... 79
Market ................................................................. 80
Connectivity ......................................... 81
Bluetooth ............................................................ 81
Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 83
AllShare ............................................................... 85
Mobile AP ........................................................... 87
PC connections .................................................. 88
Entertainment ...................................... 46
Camera ................................................................ 46
Video Player ....................................................... 56
Gallery ................................................................. 57
Music Player ....................................................... 58
Personal information .......................... 63
Contacts .............................................................. 63
Calendar .............................................................. 66
Memo ................................................................... 68
Voice Recorder ................................................... 69

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Settings ................................................ 101
Access the Settings menu ............................ 101
Wireless & networks ...................................... 101
Call settings ..................................................... 102
Sound & display ............................................. 103
Location & security ........................................ 105
Applications .................................................... 105
Accounts & sync ............................................. 106
Privacy .............................................................. 106
SD card & phone storage ............................. 107
Tools ....................................................... 90
Clock .................................................................... 90
Calculator ............................................................ 92
Aldiko eBook ...................................................... 93
Mini Diary ........................................................... 95
My Files ................................................................ 96
Task manager .................................................... 97
ThinkFree Oce ................................................ 97
Voice Dialler ....................................................... 99
Write and Go ................................................... 100

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Search ............................................................... 107
Locale and text ............................................... 107
Accessibility ..................................................... 109
Text-to-speech ................................................ 109
Date & time ...................................................... 110
About phone ................................................... 110
Troubleshooting ................................ 111
Safety precautions ............................. 116

Assembling
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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
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Battery•
Travel adapter (charger)•
User manual•
Warranty card•
Memory card (16 GB)•
ASC list•
Headset•
USB cable•
Leather pouch•
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or
illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions
that are not covered by your manufacturer's
warranty.
The items supplied with your device may vary•
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or oered by your service
provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from your
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local Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your
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device.
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not
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be compatible with your device.