Samsung WAVE II GT-S8530 User manual

GT-S8530
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.
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Please read all safety precautions and this manual•
carefully before using your device to ensure safe and
proper use.
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settings of your device.
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dier in appearance from the actual product.
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or from software provided by service providers or
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incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry
settings.
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Compose
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[] (represents the Power/End key)
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yourself or others
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Trademarks
Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this
device are the property of their respective owners:
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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.
Wi-Fi
• ®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
DivX
• ®, Divx Certied®, 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 SIM or USIM card and battery .... 10
Charge the battery ........................................... 12
Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 14
Getting started ..................................... 17
Turn your device on and o ........................... 17
Get to know your device ................................. 18
Use the touch screen ........................................ 21
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys . . 23
Access menus .................................................... 23
Launch and manage applications ................ 25
Use widgets ........................................................ 26
Customise your device .................................... 27
Enter text ............................................................ 31
Access help information ................................. 35
Communication ................................... 36
Calling .................................................................. 36
Logs ...................................................................... 42
Messages ............................................................ 44

Contents 7
Personal information .......................... 80
Contacts .............................................................. 80
Calendar .............................................................. 83
Task ...................................................................... 84
Memo ................................................................... 84
Voice recorder .................................................... 85
Web ........................................................ 87
Internet ............................................................... 87
Samsung Apps .................................................. 91
Synchronise ........................................................ 92
Community websites ....................................... 93
Navigation .......................................................... 93
Email .................................................................... 49
IM .......................................................................... 52
Social Hub ........................................................... 53
Entertainment ...................................... 54
Camera ................................................................ 54
Video player ....................................................... 64
Media browser ................................................... 66
Music player ....................................................... 71
FM radio .............................................................. 75
Games and more ............................................... 78

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My accounts .................................................... 112
My les ............................................................. 113
Search ............................................................... 115
Settings ................................................ 116
Access the Settings menu ............................ 116
Flight mode ..................................................... 116
Connectivity .................................................... 116
Sound proles ................................................ 117
Display and light ............................................ 118
General ............................................................. 118
Date and time ................................................. 119
Menu and widgets ......................................... 120
Connectivity ......................................... 95
Bluetooth ............................................................ 95
Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 98
AllShare ........................................................... 100
Mobile AP ........................................................ 102
GPS .................................................................... 103
TV connections (TV out mode) ................... 105
PC connections ............................................... 106
Tools ..................................................... 109
Clock ................................................................. 109
Calculator ......................................................... 111
Mini diary ......................................................... 111

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Applications .................................................... 120
Security ............................................................ 127
Memory ............................................................ 127
Reset ................................................................. 128
About phone ................................................... 128
Software update ............................................ 128
SIM applications ............................................. 128
Troubleshooting ................................ 129
Safety precautions ............................. 134
Index .................................................... 143

Assembling
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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
•
Battery•
Travel adapter (charger)•
User manual•
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.

Assembling 11
Insert the SIM or USIM card.
3
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
•
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.

Assembling
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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.
4
Replace the back cover.
5

Assembling 13
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 the device is charging, the touch screen may
•
not function due to an unstable power supply. If
this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the
device.
While charging, the device may heat up. This
•
is normal and should not aect your device’s
lifespan or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your
•
device and the charger to a Samsung Service
Centre.
›
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.
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause
serious damage to the device. Any damage caused
by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
4
no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the
device and then from the PC.
Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia les, you must insert
a memory card. Your device accepts microSD™or
microSDHC™memory cards with maximum capacities
of 32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and
type).
Samsung uses approved industry standards for
memory cards, but some brands may not be fully
compatible with your device. Using an incompatible
memory card may damage your device or the
memory card and can corrupt data stored on the
card.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
4
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the
device and then from the power outlet.
Do not remove the battery before removing the
travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the
device.
›
Charge with the PC data cable
Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of
1
the device.
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the
2
multifunction jack.
Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port
3
on a PC.
Depending on the type of PC data cable you are
using, it may take some time before charging
begins.

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Lock the memory card in place.
3
Replace the battery and back cover.
4
›
Remove the memory card
Ensure that the device is not currently using the
1
memory card.
Remove the back cover and battery.
2
Remove the memory card.
3
Your device supports only the FAT le structure for•
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a dierent le structure, your device will ask you to
reformat the memory card.
Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten
•
the life span of memory cards.
Remove the back cover and the battery.
1
Insert a memory card.
2

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Replace the battery and back cover.
4
Do not remove a memory card while the device is
transferring or accessing information, as this could
result in loss of data or damage to the memory card
or device.
›
Format the memory card
Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory
card only on the device.
In Menu mode, select Settings
→
Memory
→
Memory
card details
→
Format
→
Yes.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to
make backup copies of all important data stored on
your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

Getting started 17
Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device,
Press and hold [
1
].
Enter your PIN and select
2
Done (if necessary).
Select a language you want for the display and select
3
Next.
Select languages you want for text input and select
4
Next.
Select your home time zone and select
5
Next.
Set the time and date and select
6
Next.
Select
7
Save (if necessary).
To turn o your device, press and hold [ ] and select Ye s.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from•
ocial personnel when in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes
and hospitals.
To use your device's non-network services only,
•
switch to the ight mode. In Menu mode, select
Settings
→
Flight mode.

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Get to know your device
›
Device layout
Speaker
Multifunction jack
Flashbulb
Lock key
Camera key
Internal antenna
Back cover
Rear camera lens
Back cover lock
Headset/
TV-out cable jack
Front camera lens
(for video calls)
Earpiece
Touch screen
Proximity sensor
Power/End key
Menu key
Volume key
Dial key
Mouthpiece

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Key Function
Lock
Lock the touch screen and keys;
Unlock the touch screen and keys
(press and hold).
Camera
In Idle mode, turn on the camera;
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
›
Idle screen
When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle
screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s
status and access applications.
The idle screen has some default panels, and you can add
new panels to the idle screen. ►p. 27
Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen. You can
also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the
corresponding panel of the idle screen directly.
›
Keys
Key Function
Dial
Make or answer a call; In Idle
mode, retrieve logs of your calls
and messages.
Menu
Access Menu mode; Launch the
task manager to view all active
applications (press and hold);
In Idle mode or while using an
application, access Search (press
twice).
Power/
End
Turn the device on or o (press
and hold); End a call; In Menu
mode, return to Idle mode.
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

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Icon Denition
Synchronized with a web server
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset
connected
Voice call in progress
Video call in progress
SOS message feature activated
Call diverting activated
Synchronising with PC
Memory card inserted
New text or multimedia message
New email message
›
Indicator icons
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Denition
Signal strength
Flight mode activated
Network searching
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
Wi-Fi connected
Call missed