Samsung GTI8250 Users Manual
To install Kies (PC Sync)
Download the latest version of Kies from the 1.
Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and
install it on your PC.
Using a PC data cable, connect your device to 2.
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GT-I8250
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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.
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Contents
Assembling ........................................................ 11
Unpack .............................................................................. 11
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ................... 12
Charge the battery ......................................................... 14
Insert a memory card ..................................................... 17
Attach a hand strap ........................................................ 20
Getting started .................................................. 21
Turn your device on and o .......................................... 21
Get to know your device ............................................... 22
Use the touch screen ...................................................... 26
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys ................ 29
Get to know the idle screen .......................................... 29
Access applications ........................................................ 32
Customise your device ................................................... 34
Enter text .......................................................................... 38
Download applications from Mobile Market ........... 41
Download les from the web ....................................... 42
Synchronise data ............................................................ 43
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Communication ................................................ 45
Calling ................................................................................ 45
Messages .......................................................................... 52
Email .................................................................................. 54
Fetion ................................................................................. 56
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邮箱
............................................................................ 57
Entertainment ................................................... 58
Camera .............................................................................. 58
Gallery ............................................................................... 64
Music .................................................................................. 66
Personal information ....................................... 69
Contacts ............................................................................ 69
Calendar ............................................................................ 74
Notes .................................................................................. 75
Voice recorder .................................................................. 76
Web ..................................................................... 77
Internet ............................................................................. 77
DCD .................................................................................... 81
Game Hall ......................................................................... 81
随e行宽带
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Navigation ........................................................................ 81
Mobile Music .................................................................... 82
Mobile Reader ................................................................. 82
Mobile Stock .................................................................... 82
Mobile TV .......................................................................... 83
Mobile Video .................................................................... 83
Search ................................................................................ 83
Connectivity ...................................................... 84
Bluetooth .......................................................................... 84
WLAN ................................................................................. 86
Mobile network sharing ................................................ 88
GPS ..................................................................................... 89
PC connections ................................................................ 90
VPN connections ............................................................. 92
Tools .................................................................... 95
Clock .................................................................................. 95
Calculator .......................................................................... 96
Downloads ....................................................................... 96
My les .............................................................................. 97
Task manager ................................................................... 98
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Settings ............................................................... 99
Access the Settings menu ............................................. 99
Wireless & networks ....................................................... 99
Call settings ................................................................... 101
Sound ............................................................................. 104
Display ............................................................................ 105
Location & security ...................................................... 105
Applications .................................................................. 107
Accounts & sync ........................................................... 108
Privacy ............................................................................ 108
Storage ........................................................................... 108
Language & keyboard ................................................ 108
Voice input & output ................................................... 109
Accessibility ................................................................... 110
Date and time ............................................................... 110
About phone ................................................................. 110
Overview of menu functions ........................ 111
Troubleshooting ............................................. 113
Safety precautions .......................................... 119
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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
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Battery
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Travel adapter (charger)
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User manual
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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
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depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or oered by your service
provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from your
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local Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your
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device.
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not
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be compatible with your device.
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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.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
If the device is on, press and hold the Power/Lock key
1
and select Power o → OK to turn it o.
Remove the back cover.
2
Be careful not to damage your ngernails when you
remove the back cover.
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Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured
3
contacts facing down.
Insert the battery.
4
Replace the back cover.
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Charge the battery
Before using the device for the rst time, you must charge
the battery.
You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by
connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries
to explode or damage your device.
When your battery is low, the device will emit a
warning tone and display a low battery message.
The battery icon
level becomes too low, the device will automatically
power o. Recharge your battery to continue using
your device.
Charge with the travel adapter
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Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
1
multifunction jack.
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will also be empty. If the battery
Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause
serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by
misuse is not covered by the warranty.
Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
2
outlet.
You can use the device while it is charging, but it
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may take longer to fully charge the battery.
While the device is charging, the touch screen may
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not function due to an unstable power supply. If
this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the
device.
While charging, the device may heat up. This is
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normal and should not aect your device’s lifespan
or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your
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device and the charger to a Samsung Service
Centre.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
3
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.
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Charging a completely discharged battery may take about
X hours. Because the battery is a consumable part, the
battery will gradually wear out and the charging time will
be reduced. The initial charging capacity of your battery is
about XXXX mAh.
To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in
use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch,
so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet
to interrupt the power supply. The travel adapter
should remain close to the socket when in use.
Charge with the PC data cable
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Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the
1
multifunction jack.
Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port
2
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
3
no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the
device and then from the PC.
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Reduce the battery consumption
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If you activate auto-syncing, the Bluetooth feature, or the
WLAN feature in the background, the battery will drain faster.
To use the battery longer, close unnecessary applications.
You can also decrease the backlight time and the brightness
of the display, or switch to Sleep mode by pressing the
Power/Lock key when you are not using your device.
Insert a memory card
To store additional multimedia les, you must insert
a memory card. Your device accepts microSD
microSDHC
xx GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).
memory cards with maximum capacities of
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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
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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
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the lifespan of memory cards.
When you insert a memory card in your device,
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the le directory of the memory card will appear in
the /mnt/sdcard folder under the internal memory
(iNAND
).
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or
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Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of
1
the device.
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
2
facing down.
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it
3
locks in place.
Close the cover to the memory card slot.
4
Remove the memory card
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Before removing a memory card, rst unmount it for safe
removal.
In Idle mode, select
1
Unmount SD card
Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of
2
the device.
Push the memory card gently until it disengages from
3
the device.
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→ Settings → Storage →
→
OK.
Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
4
Remove the memory card.
5
Close the cover to the memory card slot.
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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
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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
→
SD card
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 from user actions.
→ Settings → Storage → Unmount
OK → Erase SD card → Erase SD card → Erase
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Attach a hand strap
Remove the back cover.
1
Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the
2
small projection.
Replace the back cover.
3
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Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device, press and hold the Power/Lock
key. Your device will automatically connect to the cellular
network.
If you turn on your device for the rst time, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device for its rst use.
To turn o your device, press and hold the Power/Lock key
and then select Power o
Follow all posted warnings and directions from
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ocial personnel when in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes
and hospitals.
To use your device's non-network services only,
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switch to Flight mode. Press and hold the Power/
Lock key and select Flight mode.
→
OK.
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Get to know your device
Device layout
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Proximity sensor
Front camera lens
Volume key
Home key
Menu key
Mouthpiece
Headset jack
TV antenna
Power/Lock key
Memory card slot
Internal antenna
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Light sensor
Earpiece
Touch screen
Back key
Mobile TV key
Multifunction jack
Speaker
Rear camera lens
Back cover
Keys
›
Key Function
Power/
Lock
Menu
Home
Back Return to the previous screen.
Mobile TV Launch the mobile TV application.
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
Indicator icons
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Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region.
Icon Denition
Turn on or o the device (press
and hold); End a call; Access the
quick menus (press and hold);
Lock the touch screen.
Open a list of options available on
the current screen; Open the quick
search bar (press and hold).
Return to the idle screen; Open
the list of recent applications
(press and hold).
No signal
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
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Icon Denition
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
Open WLANs available
WLAN activated
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth headset connected
GPS activated
Voice call in progress
Call on hold
Speakerphone activated
Missed call
Synchronised with the web
Uploading data
Downloading data
Call diverting activated
Connected to PC
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Icon Denition
USB tethering activated
WLAN hotspot activated
No SIM or USIM card
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voice mail message
Alarm activated
Event notication
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Silent mode activated
Flight mode activated
Vibration activated
Music playback in progress
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
10:00
Current time
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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
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sharp tools.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into
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contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic
discharges can cause the touch screen to
malfunction.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
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with water. The touch screen may malfunction in
humid conditions or when exposed to water.
For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the
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screen protection lm before using your device.
Your touch screen has a layer that detects small
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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.
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Control your touch screen with the following actions:
Tap: Touch once to select or
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launch a menu, option, or
application.
Tap and hold: Tap an item and
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hold it for more than 2 seconds.
Drag: Tap an item and move it
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to the location you want.
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Double-tap: Tap an item twice
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quickly.
Flick: Scroll up, down, left, or
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right to move through lists or
screens.
Your device turns o the touch screen when you do
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not use the device for a specied period. To turn on
the screen, press any key except for [
You can also adjust the backlight time. In Idle mode,
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open the application list and select Settings →
→
Display
Screen timeout.
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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 Power/Lock key. To unlock, turn on the
screen and drag
right until it reaches the dot.
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 7 panels. 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.
Add items to the idle screen
›
You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to
applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To
add items to the idle screen,
Press [
1
] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on
the idle screen.
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