Samsung GT-S8500, GH68-28271A User Manual
Some contents in this manual may dier from your device depending on the software of the device or your service
provider.
To install Kies (PC Sync)
Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung 1.
website (www.samsungmobile.com) and install it in
your PC.
In Menu mode, select 2. Settings → Connectivity → USB
→
Samsung Kies → Set.
Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC.3.
Refer to the Kies help for more information.
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Code No.:GH68-28271A
English (SEA). 05/2010. Rev. 1.2
GT-S8500
user manual
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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device.
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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 •
device to ensure safe and correct use.
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settings of your device.
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[ ]
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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
Customize your device .................................... 26
Enter text ............................................................ 31
Access help information ................................. 34
Communication ................................... 35
Calling .................................................................. 35
Log ........................................................................ 41
Messages ............................................................ 43
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Email .................................................................... 47
IM .......................................................................... 51
Social Hub ........................................................... 51
Entertainment ...................................... 52
Camera ................................................................ 52
Video player ....................................................... 63
Media browser ................................................... 65
Music player ....................................................... 66
FM radio .............................................................. 69
Games and more ............................................... 72
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Personal information .......................... 74
Contacts .............................................................. 74
Calendar .............................................................. 77
Task ...................................................................... 78
Memo ................................................................... 79
Voice recorder .................................................... 79
Web ........................................................ 81
Internet ............................................................... 81
Samsung Apps .................................................. 85
Synchronize ........................................................ 86
Daily brieng ..................................................... 87
Community websites ....................................... 87
Connectivity ......................................... 88
Bluetooth ............................................................ 88
Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 92
AllShare .............................................................. 94
Mobile AP ........................................................... 97
GPS ....................................................................... 98
TV connections (TV out mode) ...................... 99
PC connections ............................................... 100
Tools ..................................................... 103
Clock ................................................................. 103
Calculator ......................................................... 105
Mini diary ......................................................... 105
My accounts .................................................... 106
My les ............................................................. 107
Smart search ................................................... 114
Settings ................................................ 115
Access the Settings menu ............................ 115
Oine mode ................................................... 115
Connectivity .................................................... 115
Sound proles ................................................ 116
Display and light ............................................ 117
General ............................................................. 117
Date and time ................................................. 118
Menu and widgets ......................................... 119
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Applications .................................................... 119
Security ............................................................ 126
Memory ............................................................ 126
Reset ................................................................. 127
About phone ................................................... 127
SIM applications ............................................. 127
Troubleshooting ................................ 128
Safety and usage information ......... 133
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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 oered by your service
provider.
You can purchase 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 Ye s
to turn it o.
Remove the back cover and battery.
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-colored 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.
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.
Unauthorized 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.
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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.
Connecting the travel adapter improperly may
cause serious damage to the device. Any damages
by misuse are 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
Center.
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 while connected to 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, the memory
card and can even corrupt data stored on the card.
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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.
Remove the back cover and the battery.
1
Unlock the memory card cover.
2
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Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card.
3
Be careful not to damage your ngers when you
open the memory card cover.
Close the memory card cover.
4
Lock the memory card cover.
5
Replace the battery and the back cover.
6
Remove the memory card
›
Ensure that the device is not currently using the
1
memory card.
Open the memory card cover the same as you would
2
when inserting the memory card.
Remove the memory card and close the memory card
3
co ver.
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 → Ye s .
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.
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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 and select 3 Next
Select your home time zone and select
4
Set the time and date and select 5 Save
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.
Next
To turn o your device, press and hold [ ] and select Yes .
Follow all posted warnings and directions from •
ocial personnel when in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as airplane and
hospitals.
To use your device's non-network services only, •
switch to the oine mode. In Menu mode, select
Settings →Oine mode.
.
.
Get to know your device
Device layout
›
Speaker
Volume key
Front camera lens
(for video calls)
Proximity sensor
Touch screen
Multifunction jack
Rear camera lens
Flashbulb
Lock key
Speaker
Headset/
TV-out cable jack
Back cover
Menu key
Dial key
Microphone
Power/End key
Camera key
Internal antenna
Back cover lock
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Keys
›
Key Function
Dial
Menu
Power/
End
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
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Make or answer a call; In Idle
mode, retrieve log of your calls
and messages.
Access Menu mode; Launch the
task manager to view all active
applications (press and hold);
In Idle mode or while using an
application, access Smart search
(press twice).
Turn the device on or o (press
and hold); End a call; In Menu
mode, return to Idle mode.
Key Function
Lock
Camera
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. 26
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.
Lock the touch screen and keys;
Unlock the touch screen and keys
(press and hold).
In Idle mode, turn on the camera;
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
Indicator icons
›
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Denition
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
Wi-Fi activated
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected
Voice call in progress
Video call in progress
Icon Denition
Call diverting activated
Synchronizing with PC
Memory card inserted
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voice mail message
Alarm activated
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Normal prole activated
Silent prole activated
Current time
Battery power level
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Shortcuts panel
›
In Idle mode or while using an application, select in
the indicator icons area to open the shortcuts panel.
Select icons to activate or deactivate the WLAN and
Bluetooth features. You can also turn on or o the device's
volume and check new messages and alerts.
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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.
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.
Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your nger to zoom •
in or out while viewing photos or web pages.
Panning: Tap and drag with your nger to select items.•
Drag and drop: Tap and hold your nger on an item, and •
then drag your nger to move the item.
Flick: Flick the screen quickly to activate an application.•
Area zoom: Place two ngers on the screen and pull •
them apart to zoom in or squeeze them together to
zoom out.
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 Menu •
mode, select Settings → Display and light →
Backlight time.
Some lists have an index along the right side. Tap •
a letter to jump to items starting with that letter.
Drag your nger along the index to quickly scroll
through the list.
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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 the Lock key. To unlock, press and hold the
Lock key. Alternatively, press the Lock key and ick the grey
window with your nger.
You can also set the device to automatically lock the
touch screen and keys when you do not use the device
for a specied period. In Menu mode, select Settings →
General → Touch → Touch panel auto-lock.
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Access menus
To access your device’s menus,
In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu
1
mode.
Scroll left or right to a main menu screen.
2
You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to
move to the corresponding main menu screen directly.
Select a menu or application.
3
Press [4 ] to return to Idle mode.
Your device has a built-in motion sensor that •
detects its orientation. If you rotate the device
while using some features, the interface will
automatically switch to landscape view. To set
the interface to keep the orientation when you
rotate the device, select Settings → General →
Gestures → Orientation → Change orientation.
While using the device, you can capture an image •
of a screen by pressing the Menu and Lock keys
simultaneously. The image will be saved in My
les →Images.
Organize applications in Menu mode
›
You can reorganize the applications in Menu mode by
changing their order or grouping them into categories to
suit your preferences and needs.
In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu
1
mode.
Select 2 Edit at the top left of the screen.
Drag an application icon to the location you want.
3
You can move an application icon to another main
menu screen. You can also change most-used
applications at the bottom line. Move an application
at the bottom line to a main menu screen, and move
an application you want to use in Idle mode directly to
the bottom line.
Select 4 Done at the top left of the screen.
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Add new main menu screens
›
In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu
1
mode.
Select 2 Edit at the top left of the screen.
Rotate the device to landscape view.
3
Select 4 to add a new main menu screen.
You can add up to 10 screens.
Select to remove the screen from the main
menu.
Rotate the device clockwise to portrait view.
5
Select 6 Done at the top left of the screen.
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Launch and manage applications
Launch multiple applications
›
Your device allows you to multi-task by running multiple
applications at the same time.
To launch multiple applications, press the Menu key to
return to the main menu and select an application to
launch.
Use the task manager
›
You can manage multiple applications with the task
manager. To launch the task manager,
Press and hold the Menu key. The icons of active
1
applications appear.
Control active applications as follows:
2
To switch between applications, select one from the •
icons of active applications.
To close an application, select • .
To close all active applications, select • End all
applications.
Use widgets
Widgets are small applications that provide convenient
functions and information on your idle screen.
Some of your widgets connect to web services. •
Using a web-based widget may incur additional
charges.
Available widgets may vary depending on your •
region or service provider.
Open the widget toolbar
›
To open the widget toolbar and access widgets,
In Idle mode, select 1 Widget at the top left of the screen
to open the widget toolbar.
Read the widget disclaimer and select Accept
2
(if necessary).
Scroll left or right on the widget toolbar to nd the
3
widget you want to use.
Drag the widget to the idle screen.
4
Select 5 Done at the top left of the screen to close the
widget toolbar.
To move the widget back to the widget toolbar, drag it
6
to the widget toolbar.
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You can organize each panel of the idle screen with
your favorite widgets. Scroll left or right to a panel
and then position widgets anywhere on the screen.
To move a widget on the idle screen, tap and hold
the widget until the yellow frame appears, and then
position it anywhere on the screen.
Manage web-based widgets
›
You can select a widget prole to connect to web services
and view downloaded widgets.
In Menu mode, select Settings → Menu and widgets
Widget.
Adaptive menu order is to change locations of the
icons on the main menu screen automatically.
► p. 119
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→
Customize your device
Get more from your device by customising it to match your
preferences.
Add new panels to the idle screen
›
You can add new panels to the idle screen to organize
widgets according to your preferences and needs.
In Idle mode, select1 Widget at the top left of the
screen.
Rotate the device to landscape view.
2
Select 3 to add new panels to the idle screen.
You can add up to 10 panels.
Select to remove the panel from the idle screen.
Rotate the device clockwise to portrait view.
4
Select 5 Done at the top left of the screen.
Set the current time and date
›
In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Date and time.
Select the time zone option and a time zone.
2
Enter the current time and date, and set the time and
3
date format.
Select 4 Back.
Adjust the volume of the key tones
›
In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down.
1
Adjust the key tone volume by pressing the Volume
2
key or dragging the slider.
Adjust the vibration intensity of the
›
touch screen
You can adjust the intensity of the vibration feedback that
results when you tap the device screen.
In Menu mode, select 1 Settings →General →Touch
Drag the slider under 2 Vibration feedback to adjust
the intensity of the vibration.
Select 3 Set.
Switch to the silent prole
›
In Idle mode, select Keypad, and then tap and hold to
mute or unmute your device.
.
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Set up a sound prole
›
You can change your device's sounds by customising
the current sound prole or switching to another sound
prole. To set up a prole,
In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Sound proles.
Select the prole you are using.
2
Customize the sound options for incoming calls,
3
incoming messages, and other device sounds. ► p. 116
Available sound options vary depending on the
selected prole.
Select 4 Set.
To switch to another prole, select the check box next to
the prole and then Set.
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Select a wallpaper for the idle screen
›
In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Display and light
→
Wallpaper.
Select an image.
2
To select an image from the image folder, select the
folder.
Select 3 Set.
Samsung is not responsible for any use of default
images or wallpapers provided on your device.
Adjust the brightness of the display
›
In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Display and light.
Drag the slider under 2 Brightness to adjust the level of
brightness.
Select 3 Set.
The brightness level of the display will aect how
quickly the device consumes battery power.
Change the order of tabs
›
You can change the order of tabs of an application.
Launch an application that has tabs on the top line of
1
the screen.
Tap and hold the tab area.
2
Select an item and move it to a new tab position.
3
When you are nished, select anywhere on the screen
4
outside of the tab area.
Lock your device
›
You can lock your device by activating the device
password.
In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Security.
Select 2 Phone lock.
Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and select 3 Done.
Enter the new password again and select 4 Done.
The rst time you access a menu that requires a
password, you will be prompted to create and
conrm a password.
Once the device lock is enabled, you must enter the
password each time you turn on the device.
If you forget your password, bring your device to a •
Samsung Service Center to unlock it.
Samsung is not responsible for any loss of •
passwords or private information or other
damages caused by illegal software.
Lock your SIM or USIM card
›
You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied
with your SIM or USIM card.
In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Security.
Select 2 PIN lock.
Enter the PIN of your SIM or USIM card and select
3
Done.
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