Samsung GT-I5500M User Manual

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

To install Kies (PC Sync)

1. Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/mobile) and install it in your PC.

→ Settings → Applications →

→

USB debugging.

OK (if necessary).

www.samsung.com/mobile

2. In Idle mode, select

Development

3. Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC.

4. Select Kies

→

Refer to the Kies help for more information.

GT-I5500M

user manual

Using this manual

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

device to ensure safe and correct use.

• The descriptions in this manual are based on the default

settings of your device.

• Please keep this manual for future reference.

Using this manual

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

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: Select Messaging

Messaging, followed by New message)

Square brackets—device keys; for example:

[ ]

[

] (represents the Power/End key)

→

New message (represents

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, 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.

Using this manual

• Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

• and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS

Headphone and WOW HD technologies are 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.

Using this manual

Assembling ............................................. 9

Unpack .................................................................. 9

Install the SIM card and battery ...................... 9

Charge the battery ........................................... 11

Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 13

Attach a hand strap (optional) ...................... 15

Getting started ..................................... 16

Turn your device on and o ........................... 16

Get to know your device ................................. 16

Use the touch screen ........................................ 20

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys .. 21

Get to know the idle screen ........................... 21

Access applications .......................................... 23

Customize your device .................................... 24

Enter text ............................................................ 27

Download applications from Android Market 30

Download les from the web ........................ 31

Synchronize data .............................................. 31

Contents

Communication ................................... 33

Calling .................................................................. 33

Messages ............................................................ 36

Gmail .................................................................... 38

Email .................................................................... 40

Talk ....................................................................... 41

Entertainment ...................................... 43

Camera ................................................................ 43

Gallery ................................................................. 50

Music .................................................................... 52

FM Radio ............................................................. 54

Contents

Personal information .......................... 57

Contacts .............................................................. 57

Calendar .............................................................. 59

Memo ................................................................... 61

Web ........................................................ 62

Internet ............................................................... 62

Samsung Apps .................................................. 64

Layar .................................................................... 64

Maps .................................................................... 64

YouTube .............................................................. 66

Market ................................................................. 67

Connectivity ......................................... 69

Bluetooth ............................................................ 69

Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 71

AllShare ............................................................... 72

Tools ....................................................... 75

Clock .................................................................... 75

Calculator ............................................................ 76

My Files ................................................................ 76

Write and Go ...................................................... 77

Settings .................................................. 78

Access the Settings menu ............................... 78

Wireless & networks ......................................... 78

Call settings ........................................................ 79

Sound & display ................................................ 80

Location & security ........................................... 81

Applications ....................................................... 82

Accounts & sync ................................................ 83

Privacy ................................................................. 83

SD card, USB Mass Storage & phone storage .. 83

Search .................................................................. 84

Language & keyboard ..................................... 84

Accessibility ........................................................ 86

Contents

Text-to-speech ................................................... 86

Date & time ......................................................... 87

About phone ...................................................... 87

Troubleshooting .................................. 88

Safety and usage information ........... 94

Warranty .............................................. 102

Index .................................................... 107

Contents

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 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.

Assembling

To install the SIM card and battery,

If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select

Power o to turn it o.

Remove the back cover.

Be careful not to damage your ngernails when you remove the back cover.

Assembling

Insert the SIM card.

• Place the SIM card into the device with the gold-

coloured contacts facing down.

• If you do not insert a SIM card, you can only use

your device’s non-network services and some menus.

Insert the battery.

Replace the back cover.

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 If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power o. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.

will also be empty and blinking.

Assembling

Charge with the travel adapter

›

Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side

of the device.

Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the

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.

Assembling

Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power

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 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.

When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is

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 side

of the device.

Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the

multifunction jack.

Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port

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

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 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.

• When you insert a memory card in your device,

the le directory of the memory card will appear in the /sdcard folder.

Assembling

Remove the back cover.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts

facing down.

Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it

locks in place.

Replace the back cover.

Assembling

Remove the memory card

›

Before removing a memory card, rst unmount it for safe removal.

In Idle mode, select → Settings → SD card, USB

Mass Storage & phone storage

Remove the back cover.

Push the memory card gently until it disengages from

the device.

Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.

Remove the memory card.

Replace the back cover.

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.

→

Unmount SD card.

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 → Settings → SD card, USB

Mass Storage & phone storage.

Select Unmount SD card.

Select Format SD card → Erase everything.

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.

Select Mount SD card.

→

Format SD card.

Attach a hand strap (optional)

Remove the back cover.

Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over

the small projection.

Replace the back cover.

Assembling

Getting started

Turn your device on and o

To turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. If necessary, enter your PIN and select OK. Your device will automatically connect to the cellular network.

To turn o your device,

Press and hold [ ].

Select Power o.

• Follow all posted warnings and directions from

ocial personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as airplanes and hospitals.

• To use your device's non-network services only,

switch to Airplane mode. Press and hold [ select Airplane mode.

Getting started

] and

Get to know your device

Device layout

›

Volume key

Conrm key

Multifunction

jack

Menu/Home key

Dial key

Earpiece

Touch screen

4-way navigation key

Back/Google Search Key

Power/End key

Microphone

Headset jack

Speaker

Camera

Back cover

Internal antenna

Keys

›

Key Function

Press [ options available on the current

Menu/Home

4-way navigation

Conrm Conrm your input.

Back/Google Search

screen; Press [ the idle screen; Press and hold [

] to open the list of recent

applications.

Scroll through applications or menu options.

Press [ previous screen; Press [ access the Google search.

] to open a list of

] to return to

] to return to the

] to

Getting started

Key Function

Dial

Power

Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

Getting started

Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialed, missed, or received numbers.

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

Indicator icons

›

Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.

Icon Denition

Signal strength

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

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

Call in progress

Icon Denition

Call forwarding activated

Missed call

Speakerphone activated

Connected to PC

Wi-Fi activated

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth device connected

GPS activated

Synchronized with the web

No SIM card

Icon Denition

New text or multimedia message

New email message

New voice mail message

Alarm activated

Silent mode activated

Airplane mode activated

Music playback in progress

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

10:00

Current time

Getting started

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.

Getting started

• 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.

• Your device turns o the touch screen when you

do not use it for a specied period. To turn on the screen, press any key.

• You can also adjust the backlight time. From

the application list, select Settings

→

display

Screen timeout.

→

Sound &

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 drag

to the right.

Get to know the 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 multiple panels. Scroll left or right to switch panels. You can add new panels to the idle screen.

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Add items to the idle screen

›

You can customize the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen,

In Idle mode, press [ ] → Add.

Select the item category → an item:

• Samsung Widgets/Android Widgets: Add widgets,

such as various clocks, photos, favourite contact list, and online services.

Getting started

• Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to items, such as

applications, bookmarks, and contacts.

• Folders: Create a new folder or add folders for your

contacts.

• Wallpapers: Set a background image.

Available items may vary depending on the current idle screen mode.

Move items on the idle screen

›

Tap and hold an item to move.

Drag the item to the location you want when the item

is magnied.

Remove items from the idle screen

›

Tap and hold an item to remove.

The item is magnied and the application area, meaning that the application area at the bottom of the idle screen changes to the trash.

Getting started

icon appears on the

Drag the item to the trash.

When the item and the trash bar turn red, release the

item.

Use shortcuts panel

›

In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your nger down to open the shortcuts panel. You can access the network information and the notication list. To hide the list, drag the bottom of the list up.

From the shortcuts panel, you can use the following options:

• Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection

feature.

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• Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless

connection feature.

• Silent: Activate or deactivate the silent mode.

• Vibrate: Activate or deactivate vibration mode.

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Add or remove panels to the idle screen

›

You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organize widgets according to your preferences and needs.

In Idle mode, press [ ] → Edit.

Select to add new panels or to remove a panel .

Press [ ] to return to the idle screen.

Access applications

To access your device’s applications,

In Idle mode, select to access the application list.

Scroll left or right to another application screen.

Select an application.

• When you use applications provided by Google,

you must have a Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you can sign up for a Google account.

• If you tap and hold an application, it will be added

to the Idle screen.

Press [ ] to return to the previous screen; Press [ ]

to return to the Idle screen.

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

→

Sound & display → Orientation.

Getting started

Organize applications

›

You can reorganize the applications in the application list by changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit your preferences and needs.

In the application list, press [ ] → Edit.

Tap and hold an application.

Drag the application to the location you want when

the application is magnied. You can move an application icon to another main

menu screen.

Press [ ] to save the order of applications.

Access recent applications

›

Press and hold [ ] to open the list of applications you

have accessed recently.

Select an application to access.

Getting started

Customize your device

Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences.

Set the current time and date

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings

→

Sound & display → Audible selection.

›

Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume.

→

Settings

Set the time and date and change other options.

Date & time.

Turn on or o the touch tone

Adjust the volume of the ringtones

Switch to the silent mode

›

To mute or unmute your device, do one of the followings:

• In Idle mode, press [ ]

tap and hold #.

• Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen and

select Silent.

• In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] and select Silent

mode.

Change your ringtone

›

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

›

1 2

→

Settings

Select a ringtone from the list and select OK.

Sound & display → Phone ringtone.

Select a wallpaper for the idle screen

In Idle mode, press [ ] → Wallpaper → an option.

Select an image.

→

Keypad or select , and

Select Save or Set wallpaper.

Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device.

Activate animation for switching

›

windows

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

›

2 3

→

Settings

Select an option from the list.

Sound & display → Animation.

Adjust the brightness of the display

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

→

Settings

Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness.

Select OK.

Sound & display → Brightness.

The brightness level of the display will aect how quickly the device consumes battery power.

Getting started

Set an unlock pattern

›

You can set an unlock pattern to prevent unauthorised people from using the device without your permission.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

4 5 6

→

Settings pattern.

See the on-screen instructions and example patterns and select Next (if necessary).

Draw a pattern by dragging your nger to connect at least 4 dots.

Select Continue.

Draw the pattern again to conrm.

Select Conrm.

Location & security → Set unlock

Getting started

• Once you set an unlock pattern, your device will

require the pattern each time you turn it on. If you do not want the device to require the pattern, clear the check box next to Require pattern in Location & security.

• If you forget the unlock pattern, bring your device

to a Samsung Service Centre 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 Idle mode, open the application list and select

→

Settings lock

Enter your PIN and select OK.

Location & security → Set up SIM card

→

Lock SIM card.

Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device.

• If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your

SIM or USIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or USIM card.

• If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering

an incorrect PUK, bring the card to your service provider to unblock it.

Enter text

You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen.

Change the keyboard type

›

You can change the keyboard type . Tap and hold the text input eld and select Input method (Swype or Samsung).

→

a keyboard type

Enter text using the Swype keyboard

›

Select the rst character of a word and drag your nger

to the second character without releasing the nger from the screen.

Pause on the second character for a moment and drag

the nger to the next character.

Continue until you have nished the word.

Release the nger on the last character. The word is

inserted into the text input eld.

Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text.

Tap and hold each key to enter additional characters.

Getting started

You can also use the following keys:

Number Function

Change case.

Switch between Symbol mode and ABC/

Number mode.

Clear your input.

Start a new line.

Insert a space.

• To hide the Swype keyboard, press [ ].

• To view help information for using the Swype

Getting started

keyboard, select

3 4 5

Enter text using the Samsung keypad

›

Select → a text input method.

Option Function

Qwerty Keypad

3x4 Keypad Select characters on the keypad.

Handwriting box 1

Handwriting box 2

Handwriting full screen

Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing

on the screen.

Select characters on the QWERTY keypad.

Write in an appropriate column of the input box.

Write in the input box.

Write anywhere on the screen.

You can also use the following keys:

• To hide the Samsung keypad, press [ ].

• To change the keypad settings, tap and hold .

1 2 3

Number Function

Change case.

Switch between Number/Symbol mode and

ABC mode. Change the text input method; Access the

keyboard settings (tap and hold).

Clear your input.

Start a new line.

Insert a space.

4 5 6

Copy and paste text

›

While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications.

Tap and hold the text input eld.

Select Select text from the option list.

Drag your nger across the text you want to highlight.

Tap and hold the highlighted text.

Select Copy or Cut to copy and paste, or cut and paste

the text onto the clipboard.

In another application, tap and hold the text input

eld.

Select Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into

the text eld.

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