Samsung Wave GT-S8500 User manual

GT-S8500
user manual

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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 user manual has been specially designed to guide you
through the functions and features of your device.
Please read this manual carefully before using your
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device to ensure safe and correct use.
The descriptions in this manual are based on the default
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settings of your device.
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
Caution—situations that could cause damage to
your device or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
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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.
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Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated
under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.
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In Menu mode, select Messages
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Compose
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[ ] 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
device 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,
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Inc. and is used under licence.

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Contents
Assembling ............................................. 9
Unpack .................................................................. 9
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... 9
Charge the battery ........................................... 11
Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 13
Getting started ..................................... 16
Turn your device on and o ........................... 16
Get to know your device ................................. 17
Use the touch screen ........................................ 20
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys . . 22
Access menus .................................................... 22
Launch and manage applications ................ 24
Use widgets ........................................................ 25
Customise your device .................................... 26
Enter text ............................................................ 30
Access help information ................................. 33
Communication ................................... 34
Calling .................................................................. 34
Logs ...................................................................... 40
Messages ............................................................ 42

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Personal information .......................... 72
Contacts .............................................................. 72
Calendar .............................................................. 75
Task ...................................................................... 76
Memo ................................................................... 77
Voice recorder .................................................... 77
Web ........................................................ 79
Internet ............................................................... 79
Samsung Apps .................................................. 83
Synchronise ........................................................ 84
Daily brieng ..................................................... 85
Community websites ....................................... 85
Email .................................................................... 47
IM .......................................................................... 50
Social Hub ........................................................... 50
Entertainment ...................................... 51
Camera ................................................................ 51
Video player ....................................................... 61
Media browser ................................................... 63
Music player ....................................................... 64
FM radio .............................................................. 68
Games and more ............................................... 71

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My accounts .................................................... 103
My les ............................................................. 104
Smart search ................................................... 111
Settings ................................................ 112
Access the Settings menu ............................ 112
Flight mode ..................................................... 112
Connectivity .................................................... 112
Sound proles ................................................ 113
Display and light ............................................ 114
General ............................................................. 114
Date and time ................................................. 115
Menu and widgets ......................................... 116
Connectivity ......................................... 86
Bluetooth ............................................................ 86
Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 89
AllShare .............................................................. 91
Mobile AP ........................................................... 94
GPS ....................................................................... 95
TV connections (TV out mode) ...................... 96
PC connections .................................................. 97
Tools ..................................................... 100
Clock ................................................................. 100
Calculator ......................................................... 102
Mini diary ......................................................... 102

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Applications .................................................... 116
Security ............................................................ 122
Memory ............................................................ 123
Reset ................................................................. 123
About phone ................................................... 124
SIM applications ............................................. 124
Troubleshooting ................................ 125
Safety and usage information ......... 130
Index .................................................... 138

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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•
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illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions
that are not covered by your manufacturer's
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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.
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.
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Be careful not to damage your ngernails when you
remove the back cover.