Samsung GT I8000 User Manual
GT-I8000
user manual
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official
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more information and software tools to convert your files into Divx
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
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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.
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Contents
Introducing your device ................................................. 9
Unpack ............................................................................... 9
Get to know your device ................................................... 10
Assemble and prepare your device ................................... 15
Turn on your device for first time ....................................... 20
Customise your device ...................................................... 25
Use Widgets ..................................................................... 28
Work with applications ...................................................... 32
Enter text .......................................................................... 35
Communication ............................................................ 42
Work with contacts ........................................................... 42
Calling ............................................................................... 47
Messaging ........................................................................ 50
Multimedia ................................................................... 54
Camera ............................................................................. 54
Media Player ..................................................................... 65
Photo ................................................................................ 69
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Digital Frame ..................................................................... 70
FM Radio .......................................................................... 72
Video Editor ...................................................................... 74
Games .............................................................................. 78
Java .................................................................................. 78
Personal productivity ................................................... 79
ActiveSync ........................................................................ 79
Smart Sync ....................................................................... 83
Clock ................................................................................ 86
Schedule ........................................................................... 89
Notes ................................................................................ 91
Memo ............................................................................... 92
Recorder ........................................................................... 93
Tasks ................................................................................ 94
Calculator .......................................................................... 95
Unit Converter ................................................................... 97
Smart Reader .................................................................... 98
Smart Search .................................................................. 101
Web applications ....................................................... 103
Web browsing with Opera ............................................... 103
Rich Internet .................................................................... 106
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Search Widget ................................................................ 106
Streaming Player ............................................................. 107
Midomi ............................................................................ 108
RSS Reader .................................................................... 110
Podcast .......................................................................... 112
QIK ................................................................................. 115
Communities ................................................................... 118
Samsung Application Store ............................................. 121
Marketplace .................................................................... 122
Microsoft My Phone ........................................................ 122
Remote Desktop Mobile .................................................. 123
Connectivity ............................................................... 124
Connect to the internet or your network .......................... 124
GPS ................................................................................ 129
Bluetooth ........................................................................ 132
Wi-Fi ............................................................................... 137
Connected Home ............................................................ 139
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 144
Safety and usage information .................................... 149
Index .......................................................................... 162
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Introducing your device
Unpack
Your package contains the following items:
• Handset
•Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
•CD-ROM
• Stereo headset
•PC data cable
• User manual
* The CD-ROM contains Microsoft ActiveSync software, add-on
software, and other applications.
*
The items supplied with your device and available accessories may
be different depending on your region or service provider.
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Get to know your device
Front camera lens
Earpiece
Touch screen
Volume key
Talk/
Speakerphone key
End/Power key
Mouthpiece
Menu key
Front view
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Rear view
Headset (3.5 mm)/
TV out jack
Multifunction jack
Lock key
Camera key
Flashbulb
Battery cover
Rear camera lens
Internal antenna
Back/Cube
launcher key
Speaker
Microphone for
speakerphone
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Keys
Key Function
Open the dialling screen; Make or answer a call; Activate the
speakerphone during a call (press and hold)
Access Main menu; Open the Task Switcher screen (press
and hold)
Turn the device on or off (press and hold); End a call; Return
to the Today screen
Adjust the volume; During a call, adjust the voice volume;
During an incoming call, mute the call ringer
Activate or deactivate Sleep mode; Lock or unlock the
external keys and the touch screen (press and hold)
•Up - Return to the previous menu level; Open the Cube
•
launcher (press and hold)
Down
- Activate the camera; In Camera mode, take a
photo or record a video
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Icons
Icon Function
UMTS network
available
UMTS network
available (data call
unavailable)
UMTS network
connected
HSDPA network
available
HSDPA network
connected
ActiveSync in
progress
Battery level
Low battery
Battery charging
Icon Function
Attempt to access via
Bluetooth or
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth visibility
activated
Receiving data via
Bluetooth
Bluetooth stereo
headset connected
Bluetooth hands-free
connected
Call on hold
Call forwarding
activated
Connected to a
computer
Data call in progress
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Icon Function
EDGE network
available
EDGE network
connected
GPRS network
available
GPRS network
connected
Searching for a signal
Missed call
More status icons
available (tap the icon
to see them)
New text message
New email message
New multimedia
message
New voice mail
message
Icon Function
No signal
No SIM or USIM card
Pending alarm
Radio off
Ringer on
Ringer set to vibrate
Roaming (outside of
normal service area)
Signal strength
Synchronisation error
Urgent notification
(tap the icon to see
the message)
Voice call in progress
Wi-Fi activated
Wi-Fi data call in
progress
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Assemble and prepare your device
Before you can use your device, you must install the SIM or
USIM card, install the battery, and charge the battery. Installing
a SIM or USIM card is optional, but may be required to fully
utilise some applications and store media files.
Insert the SIM or USIM card and battery
1
Remove the battery cover.
2
Insert the SIM or USIM card.
Insert the SIM or USIM card with the
gold-coloured contacts facing the
device.
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Charge battery
3
Insert the battery.
4
Replace the battery cover.
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 device.
3
Plug the large end of the travel
adapter into a power outlet.
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4
When charging is finished, unplug the travel adapter from
the power outlet.
5
Remove the travel adapter from the device.
Although a charger cable is connected,
• The battery may not charge in some situations to protect the
device.
• The battery level may remain low if the device is using a large
mount of power.
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Insert a memory card (optional)
By inserting a memory card, you can store multimedia files and
messages or back up your important information. Your device
accepts microSD
GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).
Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with
your device. Format the memory card only on the device.
TM
or microSDHCTM memory cards up to 32
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1
Remove the battery cover.
2
Unlock the memory card holder.
3
Lift the memory card holder and
insert a memory card, as shown.
4
Close the memory card holder.
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5
Lock the memory card holder.
6
Replace the battery cover.
Attach a hand strap (optional)
1
Remove the battery cover.
2
Slide a hand strap through the slot
and hook it over the small
projection.
3
Replace the battery cover.
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Turn on your device for first time
1
Press and hold [ ] to turn on your device.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions. Your device will
automatically connect to the cellular network.
Activate Sleep mode
You can activate Sleep mode to save power when you do not
use your device.
To activate Sleep mode, press the Lock key. Your device will
turn off the screen. To deactivate Sleep mode, press the Lock
key again.
Lock external keys and touch screen
You can lock the external keys and the touch screen to prevent
any unwanted device operations from accidentally pressing any
of the keys and the screen.
To lock the keys and the screen, press and hold the Lock key.
To unlock, press and hold the Lock key again, or tap and hold
the lock icon.
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Use the touch screen
You can perform the following actions on your device's touch
screen:
For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection
film before using your device.
• Tap: Touch the screen once to select commands or launch
pplications.
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• Tap-and-hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of available
ac
tions. Tap the action you want to perform on the pop-up
menu.
• Drag: Tap-and-hold a scroll bar or text and then drag it to
m
ove the bar or select text.
If your device does not respond accurately to your screen taps,
realign your touch screen. To realign the screen, tap
>
Basic Settings
screen
.
tab >
General Settings
>
Align Screen
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Start > Settings
>
Align
Use the Cube launcher
The Cube launcher key provides quick access to some
applications.
1
Press and hold the
launcher.
2
Select the shortcut you want by rotating the cube to the
appropriate side.
3
Tap the icon to launch the application.
The Cube launcher provides shortcuts to the following:
Icon Function
Photo album
Music library
Video library
Phonebook
Games
Internet
Cube launcher key
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to open the Cube
Disable wireless functions
1
Ta p
Start > Settings
2
On the
Manager
3
Ta p next to
• Your device will show on the Today screen.
To enable wireless functions, repeat steps 1-3 above.
Basic Settings
.
Phone
.
tab, tap
.
General Settings
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>
Wireless
Reset the device
If your device freezes or hangs, you may
need to close programs or reset the
device to regain functionality. If your
device is still responsive but a program
is frozen, close the program via Task
Switcher.
If your device is frozen and
unresponsive, remove the battery cover
and use a small object, such as a
toothpick, to press the reset button.
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p. 33
Customise your device
Learn to change themes and background images, add or
remove items, and adjust the system volume from the Today
screen.
Change your theme or background image
1
Ta p
Start > Settings
2
On the
3
Ta p
customise the display.
4
Ta p
5
When you are finished, tap OK or
Basic Settings
Theme
or
Yes
> No (if necessary).
.
tab, tap
Wallpaper
Display and Light
and select the desired option to
Done
.
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.
Add or remove items on the Today screen
1
Ta p
Start > Settings
2
On the
3
Ta p
4
Tap the check boxes next to each item to add or remove
items.
5
Ta p
6
When you are finished, tap OK.
Basic Settings
Items on Today
Some items are not compatible with Samsung widgets. If you
choose to add
will work simultaneously are
Search
.
Done
.
.
tab, tap
.
Samsung WidgetPlus
Display and Light
Windows Live
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, the only other items that
and
Windows Live
.
Adjust the system volume
To adjust the system volume, press the Volume key up or
down. To set the device to vibrate, press and hold the Volume
key down. To deactivate the vibrate feature, press and hold the
Volume key down again.
Activate Etiquette pause
You can temporarily pause the music player or mute event
alarms by placing the device face down when Etiquette pause
is activated. To activate Etiquette pause,
1
Ta p
Start > Settings
2
On the
3
Ta p next to
4
Ta p
Done
Basic Settings
.
.
tab, tap
Enable etiquette pause
Motion Settings > Etiquette
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.
.
Use Widgets
Use widgets on the Today screen. Widgets are user friendly
shortcuts to commonly used applications allowing you to
customise the Today screen.
Open the toolbar
Tap the arrow at the bottom left of the Today screen to open
the toolbar. You can rearrange widgets on the toolbar or drag
them to the Today screen.
Depending on your region or service provider, available widgets may
vary.
Widget Function
Synchronise your data via ActiveSync
View the current time and date
View the time in other cities or regions
Get the latest weather updates from AccuWeather
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*
Widget Function
View two upcomming schedules and all schedules for
today
Browse your photos and set a photo as the wallpaper
Use services from FaceBook*
Use services from MySpace*
Use services from YouTube*
Create and view memos
Change the current sound profile
View a new message or missed calls
Download new widgets from a website*
View the network connection status
Monitor your wireless connections
Get news updates from CNN*
Get updates from Yahoo! Finance*
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Widget Function
Search the web with Yahoo!*
Search the web with Google*
Listen to music via the mini player
Listen to the FM radio
Create and save audio notes
* These widgets require a connection to the internet, which may
result in additional charges.
Drag the widgets to the Today screen
1
Open the toolbar.
2
Drag a widget from the toolbar to the Today screen. You
can position the widget anywhere on the screen.
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