Samsung GALAXY 580, GT-I5800, GALAXY APOLLO GT-I5800 User Manual
For more information, refer to the user manual at www.samsungmobile.com.
GT-I5800
quick start guide
Using this guide
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 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.•
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.
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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
Refer to—pages with related information; for
►
example: ► p.12 (represents “see page 12”)
→
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 →New message (represents
Messaging, followed by New message)
Square brackets—phone keys; for example:
[ ]
[ ] (represents the Power key)
Copyright information
Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this
device are the property of their respective owners:
This product has an Android platform based on Linux, •
which can be expanded by a variety of JavaScript-based
software.
Google™, Android Market™, Google Talk™, Google Mail™, •
Google Maps™, and YouTube™ are trademarks of Google,
Inc.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth •
SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.•
Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of •
Microsoft Corporation.
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• is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW HD
technologies is incorporated under licence from SRS
Labs, Inc.
Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are •
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
DivX® is a registered trademark of •
DivX, Inc., and is used under licence.
Pat. 7,295,673
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This
is an ocial DivX Certied device that plays DivX video.
Visit www.divx.com for more information and software
tools to convert your les into DivX video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX Certied® 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 Certied to play DivX® video up to 320x240.
Contents
Assembling ............................................. 7
Unpack .................................................................. 7
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... 7
Charge the battery ............................................. 9
Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 11
Attach a hand strap (optional) ...................... 13
Getting started ..................................... 14
Turn your device on and o ........................... 14
Get to know your device ................................. 14
Use the touch screen ........................................ 17
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys .. 18
Get to know the idle screen ........................... 19
Access applications .......................................... 21
Customise your device .................................... 22
Enter text ............................................................ 25
Calling .................................................... 28
Creating and nding contacts ........... 29
Messaging ............................................. 30
Capturing photos and videos ............ 33
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Viewing photos and videos ............... 36
Using Wi-Fi ............................................ 47
Listening to music ............................... 36
Connecting to the internet ................ 40
Download applications from Android
Market .................................................... 41
Download les from the web ............ 42
Connecting to a PC .............................. 43
Using Bluetooth ................................... 46
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Safety and usage information ........... 49
Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device•
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 oered 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 identication 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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To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
If the device is on, press and hold [1 ] and select Power
o 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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Insert the SIM or USIM card.
3
Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with •
the gold-coloured contacts facing up.
If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can •
only use your device’s non-network services and
some menus.
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card •
slot.
Insert the battery.
4
Replace the back cover.
5
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 turn
red. If the battery level becomes too low, the device
will automatically power o. Recharge your battery
to continue using your device.
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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.
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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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 •
is normal and should not aect your device’s
lifespan or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your •
device and the charger to a Samsung Service
Centre.
When the battery is fully charged, unplug the travel
4
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.
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.
Your device supports only the FAT le structure for •
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a dierent 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.
When you insert a memory card in your device, •
the le directory of the memory card will appear
in the /sdcard folder.
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Remove the back cover.
1
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
2
facing up.
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it
3
locks in place.
Replace the back cover.
4
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Remove the memory card
›
Before removing a memory card, rst unmount it for safe
removal.
In Idle mode, select 1 Applications → Settings → SD
card and phone storage → Unmount SD card.
Remove the back cover.
2
Push the memory card gently until it disengages from
3
the device.
Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
4
Remove the memory card.
5
Replace the back cover.
6
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 Idle mode, select Applications → Settings → SD card
and phone storage → Unmount SD card → Format SD
card → Format SD card.
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 user actions.
Attach a hand strap (optional)
Remove the back cover.
1
Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over
2
the small projection.
Replace the back cover.
3
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Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. Your device will
automatically connect to the cellular network.
If you turn on your device for the rst time, tap the Android
image on the screen and follow the on-screen instructions
to set up your device for its rst use.
To turn o your device, press and hold [ ] and the select
Power o.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from •
ocial 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 Flight mode. Press and hold [ ] and
select Flight mode.
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Get to know your device
Device layout
›
Proximity sensor
Volume key
Home key
Menu key
Mouthpiece
Earpiece
Touch screen
Back key
Multifunction jack
Headset jack
Internal antenna
Power key
Camera lens
Back cover
Speaker
Keys
›
Key Function
Turn on the device (press and
Power
Menu
Home
Back Return to the previous screen.
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
hold); Access the quick menus
(press and hold); Lock the touch
screen.
Open a list of options available
on the current screen; Open the
Google Search bar (press and
hold).
Return to the idle screen; Open
the list of recent applications
(press and hold).
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Indicator icons
›
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Denition
No signal
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
Wi-Fi activated
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth headset connected
GPS activated
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Icon Denition
Voice call in progress
Call on hold
Speakerphone activated
Missed call
Synchronised with the web
Uploading data
Downloading data
Call diverting activated
Connected to PC
Memory card inserted
No SIM or USIM card
Icon Denition
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voice mail message
Alarm activated
Event notication
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Silent mode activated
Flight mode activated
Vibration activated
Music playback in progress
FM radio turned on in the background
Error occurred or caution required
Icon Denition
Battery power level
10:00 AM
Current time
Use the touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or
perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch
screen.
To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use •
sharp tools.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into •
contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic
discharges can cause the touch screen to
malfunction.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact •
with water. The touch screen may malfunction in
humid conditions or when exposed to water.
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For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the •
screen protection lm before using your device.
Your touch screen has a layer that detects small •
electrical charges emitted by the human body.
For best performance, tap the touch screen with
your ngertip. The touch screen will not react to
touches of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.
Control your touch screen with the following actions:
Tap: Tap once with your nger to select or launch a •
menu, option, or application.
Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 •
seconds to open a pop-up option list.
Scroll: Tap and drag your nger up, down, left, or right to •
move to items on lists.
Drag and drop: Tap and hold your nger on an item, and •
then drag your nger to move the item.
Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your nger to zoom •
in or out while viewing photos or web pages.
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Your device turns o the touch screen when you •
do not use the device for a specied period. To
turn on the screen, press any key.
You can also adjust the backlight time. In Idle •
mode, open the application list and select
Settings → Sound and display → Screen
timeout.
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys
You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any
unwanted device operations.
To lock, press [ ]. To unlock, turn on the screen by
pressing any key, and then ick the grey window with your
nger.
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