Samsung Wave GT-S8500 User manual

GT-S8500
quick start guide
For more information, refer to the user manual at www.samsungmobile.com

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Using this guide
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.
This guide has been specially designed to guide you
through the basics of your device, such as assembling and
getting started with the device.
Please read this guide carefully before using your device
•
to ensure safe and correct use.
The descriptions in this guide are based on the default
•
settings of your device.
Please keep this guide for future reference.
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You can get more detailed descriptions and instructions
for using the device's features from the PDF format user
manual. Visit the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.
com) to view your device's user manual.
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will
see in this guide:
Warning—situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause damage to
your device or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information

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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
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SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of•
Microsoft Corporation.
• and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS
Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated
under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.
►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 Menu mode, select Messages
→
Compose
(represents Messages, followed by Compose)
[ ] Square brackets—device keys; for example:
[] (represents the Power/End key)

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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 http://www.divx.com for more information and
software tools to convert your les into DivX video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX Certied® device must be registered in order to
play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. To generate
the registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the
deivce setup menu. Go to http://vod.divx.com with this
code to complete the registration process and learn more
about DivX VOD.
DivX Certied® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p,
including premium content.
Pat. 7,295,673; 7,460,688; 7,519,274
Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are
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registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
DivX® is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc.
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and is used under licence.

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Assembling ............................................. 7
Unpack .................................................................. 7
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... 7
Charge the battery ............................................. 9
Getting started ..................................... 14
Turn your device on and o ........................... 14
Get to know your device ................................. 15
Use the touch screen ........................................ 18
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys . . 20
Access menus .................................................... 20
Contents
Launch and manage applications ................ 22
Use widgets ........................................................ 22
Customise your device .................................... 24
Enter text ............................................................ 28
Access help information ................................. 31
Calling .................................................... 32
Creating and nding contacts ........... 33
Messaging ............................................. 34

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Using Wi-Fi ............................................ 49
Safety and usage information ........... 50
Capturing photos and videos ............ 36
Viewing photos and videos ............... 38
Listening to music ............................... 40
Listening to the FM radio ................... 42
Connecting to the internet ................ 43
Downloading applications ................ 45
Connecting to a PC .............................. 46
Using Bluetooth ................................... 47

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Assembling
Learn to assemble your device before use, such as how to
insert the battery or the SIM or USIM card into the device
and charge the battery.
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
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Battery•
Travel adapter (charger)•
Quick start guide•
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
•
local Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your
•
device.
Install the SIM or USIM card and
battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive
a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription
details, such as your personal identication number (PIN)
and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services,
you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module
(USIM) card.

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Insert the SIM or USIM card.
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Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with•
the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can
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only use your device’s non-network services and
some menus.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
If the device is on, press and hold [
1 ] and select Ye s
to turn it o.
Remove the back cover.
2
Be careful not to damage your ngernails when you
remove the back cover.

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Charge the battery
Before using the device for the rst time, you must charge
the battery.
You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter
or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries
to explode or damage your device.
When your battery is low, the device will emit a
warning tone and display a low battery message.
The battery icon will also be empty and blinking.
If the battery level becomes too low, the device will
automatically power o. Recharge your battery to
continue using your device.
Insert the battery.
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Replace the back cover.
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Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause
serious damage to the device. Any damage caused
by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
3
outlet.
You can use the device while it is charging, but it•
may take longer to fully charge the battery.
While charging, the device may heat up.This
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is normal and should not aect your device’s
lifespan or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your
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device and the charger to a Samsung Service
Centre.
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Charge with the travel adapter
Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of
1
the device.
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
2
multifunction jack.