Samsung GT-I8700 User Manual

GT-I8700

user manual

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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.

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Please read all safety precautions and this manual • carefully before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.

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settings of your device. Images and screenshots used in this user manual may

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dier in appearance from the actual product.

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or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Refer to www.samsungmobile.com for the latest version of the user manual.

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device, software, or service provider. Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on

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Windows operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating system.

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comparable PC applications and may not include all functions available in the PC version.

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region, or hardware specications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications.

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incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry settings.

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Using this manual

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

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

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

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

Getting started ..................................... 13

Turn your device on and o ........................... 13

Get to know your device ................................. 14

Use the touch screen ........................................ 16

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys .. 17

Get to know the Start screen ......................... 18

Contents

Access applications .......................................... 18

Customise your device .................................... 19

Enter text ............................................................ 21

Search for information with Bing ................. 22

Communication ................................... 23

Calling .................................................................. 23

Messaging .......................................................... 25

Email .................................................................... 27

Entertainment ...................................... 30

Camera ................................................................ 30

Pictures ................................................................ 34

Music & Videos .................................................. 36

Games .................................................................. 40

Personal information .......................... 41

People .................................................................. 41

Calendar .............................................................. 43

Web ........................................................ 45

Internet Explorer ............................................... 45

Marketplace ....................................................... 47

Now ...................................................................... 47

Photo Sharing .................................................... 49

Connectivity ......................................... 50

Bluetooth ............................................................ 50

Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 51

GPS ....................................................................... 52

Tools ....................................................... 53

Alarms .................................................................. 53

Calculator ............................................................ 53

Maps .................................................................... 54

Oce .................................................................... 55

Voice command ................................................ 58

Contents

Settings .................................................. 59

Access the Settings menu ............................... 59

system ................................................................. 59

applications ........................................................ 64

Troubleshooting .................................. 67

Safety precautions ............................... 72

Index ...................................................... 81

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. Accessories other than the supplied ones may not

•

be compatible with 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 identication number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

Assembling

To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,

Remove the back cover.

Insert the SIM or USIM card.

Assembling

Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with • the gold-coloured 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.

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

will also be empty. If the

Charge with the travel adapter

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Open the cover of the multifunction jack.

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 the device is charging, the touch screen may

•

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 normal and should not aect 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, 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.

Assembling

Charge with the PC data cable

›

Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.

Open the cover of the multifunction jack.

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, unplug the PC data

cable from the device and then from the PC.

Getting started

Turn your device on and o

To turn on your device,

Press and hold [

Enter the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card and

select enter (if necessary).

If you turn on your device for the rst time, follow the

on-screen instructions to set up your device. You can log in to Windows Live or create a Windows

Live account to use applications that interact with the Windows Live server.

To turn o your device, press and hold [

Follow all posted warnings and directions from • ocial 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. In Menu mode, select

→

Settings

ight mode.

Getting started

Get to know your device

Device layout

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Earpiece

Volume key

Proximity sensor

Light sensor

Touch screen

Multifunction jack

Flashbulb

Power/Lock key

Headset jack

Speaker

Camera lens

Back cover

Mouthpiece

Home key

Back key

Getting started

Quick search key

Camera key

Internal antenna

Back cover lock

Keys

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Key Function

Power/Lock

Camera

Back Return to the previous screen.

Home

Quick search

Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

Turn on the device (press and hold); Lock the touch screen and switch to Sleep mode.

Turn on the camera; In Camera mode capture a photo or record a video.

Return to the Start screen; Launch the voice command feature (press and hold).

Open the quick search bar (press and hold).

Indicator icons

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

Some indicator icons may be hidden. To display

•

hidden icons, tap the indicator icon area.

Icon Denition

Signal strength

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

/ HSDPA/HSUPA network connected

WLAN activated

Bluetooth device connected

Call diverting activated

Getting started

Icon Denition

No SIM or USIM card

SIM or USIM card locked

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Ringer on

Silent mode activated

Flight mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Battery power level

Charging battery

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.

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: Touch once with your nger to select or launch a

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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. Drag: Tap and drag your nger up, down, left, or right to

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move to items on lists or scroll through screens. 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.

Area zoom: Place two ngers on the screen and spread • them apart (move your ngers closer together to zoom out).

Your device turns o the touch screen when you • do not use the device for a specied period. To turn on the screen, press [

You can set the length of time the device waits

•

before turning o the screen. In Menu mode, select Settings time-out.

→

lock & wallpaper → Screen

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys

You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations. Press [ screen and keys. To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing [

], and drag the lock screen up with your nger.

] to lock the touch

Getting started

Get to know the Start screen

When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the Start screen. From the Start screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications.

Remove items from the Start screen

›

Tap and hold an item to remove.

Select 2 .

Add items to the Start screen

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You can customise the Start screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications. To add items to the Start screen, tap and hold on the item and select pin to start.

Move items on the Start screen

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Tap and hold an item to move.

Drag the item to the location you want when the item

is magnied.

Getting started

Access applications

In Idle mode, select 1 to access Menu mode.

Select an application.

Press [3 ] to return to the previous screen; Press [ ] to return to the Start screen.

Uninstall applications

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You can uninstall add-on applications.

In Menu mode, tap and hold an application.

Select 2 uninstall.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Customise your device

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

Change the language of the display

›

In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → region & language

→

Display language.

Select a language you want.

Set the current time and date

›

In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → date & time.

Select your time zone, set the time and date, and

change other options.

Adjust the device volume

›

In Idle mode, press [+/-] to adjust the volume of sounds.

Switch to Silent mode

›

To mute or unmute your device, press [+/-] and select ring.

Change your ringtone

›

In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → ringtones & sounds

→

Ringtone.

Select a ringtone from the list.

To play the ringtone before setting, select 3 .

Getting started

Change the display theme

›

In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → theme.

Select colours for the background and the highlight.

Adjust the brightness of the display

›

In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → brightness.

Clear the box next to

Select

Level → a brightness level.

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

Getting started

Automatically adjust.

Lock your device

›

You can lock your device by activating the device password.

In Menu mode, select

Select

3 4 5 6

change wallpaper → an image folder → an

image.

Adjust the area to crop and select

Select

Screen time-out → a length of time.

Select the box next to

Enter a new 4-digit password, enter the new password again, and select done.

The rst time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and conrm a password.

Settings → lock & wallpaper.

Password.

Once the device lock is enabled, you must enter the password each time you turn on the device or unlock the touch screen.

If you forget your password, 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 Menu mode, select

phone.

Select the box next to

Enter your PIN.

Settings → applications →

SIM security.

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.

You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages.

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Getting started

Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys on the screen. You can also use the following keys:

Number Function

Start a new line.

Insert a space.

1 2

This screen may dier depending on applications.

Number Function

Change case.

Switch between Number/Symbol mode and

ABC mode.

Switch to Emoticon mode.

Clear your input.

Getting started

Search for information with Bing

You can search for information from websites and applications or les from your device by using the Bing service.

Press [

The Bing search screen opens.

Select the keyword eld, enter a keyword, and select

Communication

Calling

Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features.

Make and answer a call

›

You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end, or reject calls.

When you hold the device near your face, your device automatically turns o and locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs.

Make a call

In Menu mode, select 1 Phone → , and enter an area code and a phone number.

Select

2 3

Answer a call

call to make a call.

To end the call, select

Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial • frequently. ► p. 41

To quickly access the call log to redial the numbers

•

you dialled recently, select Phone. Use the voice command feature to dial by voice.

•

► p. 58

When a call comes in, select 1 answer.

When the device is ringing, press [+/-] to mute the ringtone.

To end the call, select

end call.

Communication

Reject a call

When a call comes in, select ignore. The caller will hear a busy tone.

Call an international number

In Menu mode, select 1 Phone → , and tap and hold

to insert the + character.

Enter the complete number you want to dial (country

code, area code and phone number), and then select call to dial the number.

Use the headset

›

By plugging the supplied headset into the device, you can control calls hands-free;

To answer a call, press the headset button.

•

To reject a call, press and hold the headset button.•

Communication

To end a call, press the headset button.•

The supplied headset is designed only for your device and may not be compatible with other devices.

Use options during a voice call

›

You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress:

To adjust the voice volume, press [

• +/-].

To place a call on hold, select

• . To retrieve a held call,

select

again.

To dial a second call, select

• add call and then dial a new

number.

To answer a second call, select

• answer when a call

waiting tone sounds. The rst call is automatically placed on hold. You must subscribe to the call waiting service to use this feature.

To open the dialling screen, select

• .

To activate the speakerphone feature, select

• speaker.

In noisy environments, you may have diculty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature. For better audio performance, use the normal phone mode.

To turn o the microphone so that the other party

•

cannot hear you, select mute. To make a multiparty call (conference call), make or

•

answer a second call and select merge calls when connected to the second party. Repeat to add more parties. You must subscribe to the multiparty call service to use this feature.

To open the phonebook, select

•

To switch between the two calls, select

• PRESS TO SWAP.

View and dial missed calls

›

Your device will display calls you have missed. To dial the number of a missed call, select the missed call notication.

Messaging

Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received.

You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider.

Send a text message

›

In Menu mode, select Messaging → .

Select

on the recipient eld and select a contact, or

enter a number manually.

Communication

Select the text eld and enter your message text.

Select 4 to send the message.

Send a multimedia message

›

In Menu mode, select Messaging → .

Select

on the recipient eld and select a contact, or

enter a number manually.

Select the text eld and enter your message text.

Select 4 and add an image. To capture a new photo, select

Select

to send the message.

Communication

View a text or multimedia message

›

In Menu mode, select Messaging.

Your messages are grouped by contact as a message thread.

Select a contact.

Select a text or multimedia message from the message

thread.

From the message view, use the following options:

To reply to the message, select the text input eld, enter

•

your message text, and select to send the message. To forward the message to other people, tap and hold

•

and select forward. To delete the message, tap and hold and select

• delete.

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