Samsung GALAXY SPICA, I5700L User Manual

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your
service provider.

World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-25706A

English (EU). 11/2009. Rev. 1.3

user manual

using this

manual

This user manual has been specially

designed to guide you through the functions and

features of your mobile device.

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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

information

X

Refer to

—pages with related information;
for example: X p. 12 (represents “see page
12”)

Followed by

→

menus you must select to perform a step;
for example: Select Messaging → New
message (represents Messaging,
followed by New message)

[ ]

Square brackets

example: [ ] (represents the Power key)

—the order of options or

—device keys; for

Copyright information

Rights to all technologies and products that
comprise this device are the property of their
respective owners:

• This product has a Android platform based on
Linux, which can be expanded by a variety of
JavaScript-based software.

• Google, Android Market, Google Talk, Google
Mail, and Google Maps are trademarks of
Google, Inc.

• YouTube is a trademark of YouTube, LLC.
YouTube® logo is a registered trademark of
YouTube, LLC.

• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Bluetooth QD ID: B015818

• 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 official DivX Certified device that plays DivX
video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and
software tools to convert your files into DivX video.

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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND

This DivX Certified® 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
vod.divx.com with this code to complete the
registration process and learn more about DivX
VOD.

DivX Certified to play DivX® video up to 720x480
(LCD size : 320x480).

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contents

safety and usage information .................. 2

Safety warnings .......................................... 2

Safety precautions ......................................5

Important usage information ....................... 7

introducing your device ......................... 13

Unpack ..................................................... 13

Device layout ............................................ 14

Keys ......................................................... 15

Icons ........................................................ 16

getting started with your device ............ 18

Assemble and prepare your mobile

device ....................................................... 18

Turn your device on and off ...................... 23

Use the touch screen ................................24

Get to know the Home screen ..................25

Access applications ..................................26

Customise your device ..............................27

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Enter text ..................................................28

Download applications from

Android Market .........................................30

Download files from the web ..................... 31

Synchronise data ......................................32

contents

communication ...................................... 33

Calls .........................................................33

Text and multimedia messages ................. 36

Google Mail™ ...........................................37

Email messages ........................................39

Google Talk™ ...........................................41

media ...................................................... 42

Supported file formats ..............................42

Music ........................................................ 43

Camera and camcorder ............................44

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Gallery ...................................................... 45

YouTube™ ............................................... 47

Java ME applications ................................48

personal productivity ............................. 50

Contacts ................................................... 50

Calendar ................................................... 53

web ......................................................... 55

Browser .................................................... 55

Google Search ..........................................58

Google Maps™ ........................................ 58

tools ........................................................ 60

Bluetooth .................................................. 60

Wi-Fi ......................................................... 61

Alarm Clock ..............................................63

Calculator ................................................. 64

settings ................................................... 65

Wireless controls ......................................65

Call settings ..............................................66

Sound & display ........................................68

Data synchronization ................................ 69

Security & location ....................................69

Applications .............................................. 71

SD card & phone storage .........................71

Date & time ...............................................72

Locale & text .............................................72

About phone .............................................74

troubleshooting ........................................ a

index .......................................................... f

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safety and

usage

information

Comply with the following precautions to avoid
dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak

performance of your mobile device.

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Safety warnings

Keep your device away from small
children and pets

Keep your device and all accessories out of the
reach of small children or animals. Small parts may
cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.

Protect your hearing

Excessive exposure to sound at high
volumes can cause hearing damage.
Always turn the volume down before
plugging the earphones into an audio
source and use only the minimum volume
setting necessary to hear your
conversation or music.

Install mobile devices and equipment
with caution

Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment
installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid
placing your device and accessories near or in an air
bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless
equipment can cause serious injury when air bags
inflate rapidly.

Handle and dispose of batteries and
chargers with care

• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
chargers specifically designed for your device.
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause
serious injuries or damage to your device.

• Never dispose of batteries or devices in a fire.
Follow all local regulations when disposing used
batteries or devices.

• Never place batteries or devices on or in heating
devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when
overheated.

• Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid
exposing the battery to high external pressure,
which can lead to an internal short circuit and
overheating.

Avoid interference with pacemakers

Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between
mobile devices and pacemakers to avoid potential
interference, as recommended by manufacturers
and the independent research group, Wireless
Technology Research. If you have any reason to
suspect that your device is interfering with a
pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the
device immediately and contact the manufacturer of
the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.

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Turn off the device in potentially
explosive environments

Do not use your device at refuelling points (service
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your
device whenever directed by warning signs or

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instructions. Your device could cause explosions or
fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and
transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in
the same compartment as the device, its parts, or
accessories.

Reduce the risk of repetitive motion
injuries

While using your device, hold the device with a
relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, use special
features that reduce the number of keys you have to
press (such as templates and predictive text), and
take frequent breaks.

4

Do not use the device if the screen is
cracked or broken

Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your
hand and face. Bring the device to a Samsung
service centre to replace the screen. Damage
caused by careless handling will void your
manufacturer’s warranty.

Safety precautions

Drive safely at all times

Avoid using your device while driving and obey all
regulations that restrict the use of mobile devices
while driving. Use hands-free accessories to
increase your safety when possible.

Follow all safety warnings and
regulations

Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
mobile device in a certain area.

Use only Samsung-approved
accessories

Using incompatible accessories may damage your
device or cause injury.

Turn off the device near medical
equipment

Your device can interfere with medical equipment in
hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all
regulations, posted warnings, and directions from
medical personnel.

Turn off the device or disable the
wireless functions when in an aircraft

Your device can cause interference with aircraft
equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off
your device or switch to a mode that disables the
wireless functions when directed by airline
personnel.

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5

Protect batteries and chargers from
damage

• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot
temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/
113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the

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charging capacity and life of your batteries.

• Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects,
as this can create a connection between the +
and - terminals of your batteries and lead to
temporary or permanent battery damage.

• Never use a damaged charger or battery.

Handle your device carefully and
sensibly

• Do not disassemble your device due to a risk of
electric shock.

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• Do not allow your device to get wet—liquids can
cause serious damage and will change the colour
of the label that indicates water damage inside the
device. Do not handle your device with wet
hands. Water damage to your device can void
your manufacturer’s warranty.

• Avoid using or storing your device in dusty, dirty
areas to prevent damage to moving parts.

• Your device is a complex electronic device—
protect it from impacts and rough handling to
avoid serious damage.

• Do not paint your device, as paint can clog
moving parts and prevent proper operation.

• If your device has a camera flash or light, avoid
using it close to the eyes of children or animals.

• Your device may be damaged by exposure to
magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or
accessories with magnetic closures or allow your
device to come in contact with magnetic fields for
extended periods of time.

Avoid interference with other electronic
devices

Your device emits radio frequency (RF) signals that
may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded
electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing
aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices
in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of
your electronic devices to solve any interference
problems you experience.

Important usage information

Use your device in the normal position

Avoid contact with your device’s internal antenna.

Allow only qualified personnel to service
your device

Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device
may result in damage to your device and will void
your warranty.

Ensure maximum battery and charger
life

• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as
overcharging may shorten battery life.

• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and
must be recharged before use.

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• Disconnect chargers from power sources when
not in use.

• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.

Handle SIM cards and memory cards

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with care

• Do not remove a card while the device is
transferring or accessing information, as this
could result in loss of data and/or damage to the
card or device.

• Protect cards from strong shocks, static
electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.

• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life
span of memory cards.

• Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals
with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.

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Ensure access to emergency services

Emergency calls from your device may not be
possible in some areas or circumstances. Before
travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an
alternate method of contacting emergency services
personnel.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
certification information

Your device conforms to European Union (EU)
standards that limit human exposure to radio
frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and
telecommunications equipment. These standards
prevent the sale of mobile devices that exceed a
maximum exposure level (known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 W/kg.

During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this
model was 0.595 W/kg. In normal use, the actual
SAR is likely to be much lower, as the device has
been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary
to transmit a signal to the nearest base station. By
automatically emitting lower levels when possible,
your device reduces your overall exposure to RF
energy.

The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this
manual demonstrates your device’s compliance with
the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications
Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information
about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the
Samsung mobile device website.

Correct disposal of this product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
collection systems)

This marking on the product, accessories

or literature indicates that the product and
its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset,
USB cable) should not be disposed of with other
household waste at the end of their working life. To
prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate these items from other types of waste and
recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources.

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Household users should contact either the retailer
where they purchased this product, or their local
government office, for details of where and how they
can take these items for environmentally safe
recycling.

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Business users should contact their supplier and
check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product and its electronic accessories
should not be mixed with other commercial wastes
for disposal.

This EEE is compliant with RoHS.

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Correct disposal of batteries in this
product

(Applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
battery return systems)

This marking on the battery, manual or
packaging indicates that the batteries in this product
should not be disposed of with other household
waste at the end of their working life.
Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb
indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium
or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive
2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of,
these substances can cause harm to human health
or the environment.

To protect natural resources and to promote material
reuse, please separate batteries from other types of
waste and recycle them through your local, free
battery return system.

Disclaimer

Some content and services accessible through this
device belong to third parties and are protected by
copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual
property laws. Such content and services are
provided solely for your personal noncommercial
use. You may not use any content or services in a
manner that has not been authorised by the content
owner or service provider. Without limiting the
foregoing, unless expressly authorised by the
applicable content owner or service provider, you
may not modify, copy, republish, upload, post,
transmit, translate, sell, create derivative works,
exploit, or distribute in any manner or medium any
content or services displayed through this device.

“THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE
PROVIDED "AS IS." SAMSUNG DOES NOT
WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO
PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY,
FOR ANY PURPOSE.

SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SAMSUNG DOES
NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, VALIDITY,
TIMELINESS, LEGALITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF
ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLE
THROUGH THIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE,
SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN
CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY FEES,
EXPENSES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING
OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, ANY
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN, OR AS A RESULT
OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY
YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES."

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Third party services may be terminated or interrupted
at any time, and Samsung makes no representation
or warranty that any content or service will remain
available for any period of time. Content and
services are transmitted by third parties by means of

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networks and transmission facilities over which
Samsung has no control. Without limiting the
generality of this disclaimer, Samsung expressly
disclaims any responsibility or liability for any
interruption or suspension of any content or service
made available through this device.

Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for
customer service related to the content and
services. Any question or request for service relating
to the content or services should be made directly to
the respective content and service providers.

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introducing your

device

In this section, learn about your mobile device’s

layout, keys, and icons.

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

• Mobile device

•Battery

• Travel adapter (charger)

•User manual

• The items supplied with your device may vary
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or offered by your
service provider. You can obtain additional
accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

• The supplied accessories perform best for
your device.

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Device layout

The front of your device includes the following keys
and features:

Earpiece

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Volu me key

Confirm key

Menu key

Google

Search key

Dial key

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Touch screen

4-way
navigation key

Back key

Home key

Power key

Mouthpiece

The rear of your device includes the following keys
and features:

Multifunction

jack

Microphone

for recording

videos

Hold key

Camera key

Internal

antenna

Headset jack

Camera lens

Battery cover

Speaker

Keys

Key Function

Menu

Navigation

Confirm

Back

Google
Search

Home

Open a list of options available on
the current screen

Scroll through applications or
menu options

Confirm your selection or input

Return to the previous screen

Access the Google search

Return to the Home screen; Open
the list of recent programs (press
and hold)

Key Function

Make or answer a call; In Idle

Dial

Power

Volum e

Hold

Camera

mode, retrieve recently dialled,
missed, or received numbers

Turn on the device (press and
hold); End a call; Access the
quick menus (press and hold)

Adjust the device’s volume

Turn off the display and lock the
touch screen; Unlock the touch
screen (press and hold)

Turn on the camera (press and
hold); In Camera mode, take a
photo or record a video

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Icons

Learn about the icons that appear on your screen.

Icon Definition

Signal strength

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GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

GPS activated

More status icons are available (touch the icon
to see them)

Call in progress

Missed call

Icon Definition

Call diverting activated

Connected to PC

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth device connected

Wi-Fi activated

Synchronised with the web

No SIM or USIM card

New text message (SMS) or multimedia
message (MMS)

New email message

New voice mail message

New instant message

Silent mode activated

Icon Definition

Music playback in progress

Wireless functions disabled

Battery power level

Alarm activated

Current time

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getting started

with your device

Learn about basics to start using your device.

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Assemble and prepare your mobile
device

Get started by assembling and setting up your
mobile device for its first use.

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
identification number (PIN) and optional services.

To use UMTS services, you can purchase a
Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Insert the SIM or USIM card.

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If the device is on, turn it off. X p. 23

• Place the SIM or USIM card in the device with
the gold-coloured contacts facing up.

• Without inserting a SIM or USIM card, you
can use your device’s non-network services
and some menus.

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3. Insert the battery.

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4. Replace the battery cover.

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Charge the battery

Before using the device for the first time, you must
charge the battery.

1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the
top of the device.

2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
multifunction jack.

With the triangle facing up

Improperly connecting the travel adapter can
cause serious damage to the device. Any
damages by misuse are not covered by the
warranty.