Samsung I7500L, GT-I7500L, 11252009-D5 User Manual

PORTABLE Quad-BAND

Please read this manual before operating your

phone, and keep it for future reference.

BMC_I7500L_UG_EN_11252009_D5

GT-I7500L

MOBILE PHONE

User Manual

Intellectual Property

All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, provincial laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.

Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 4, 901, 307; 5, 056, 109; 5, 099, 204; 5, 101, 501; 5, 103, 459; 5, 107, 225; 5, 109, 390.

Openwave® is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc.

RSA® is a registered Trademark of RSA Security, Inc.

Post-it® is a registered Trademark of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company aka 3M CORPORATION DELAWARE.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability

Except as set forth in the express warranty contained on the warranty page enclosed with the product, the purchaser takes the product "as is", and Samsung makes no express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product, including but not limited to the merchantability of the product or its fitness for any particular purpose or use; the design, condition or quality of the product; the performance of the product; the workmanship of the product or the components contained therein; or compliance of the product with the requirements of any law, rule, specification or contract pertaining thereto. Nothing contained in the instruction manual shall be construed to create an express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product. In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the product or arising from the breach of the express warranty, including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.

Privacy

The privacy and copyright laws of Canada govern the disclosure, reproduction and distribution of data, media and other content, including music and video content. Certain activities, including downloads or transfer by any means (including, via cable, Bluetooth® or otherwise) of such content may be an infringement of privacy or copyright law. Neither Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. nor any of its affiliates shall be liable or responsible for any data or content disclosed, reproduced, downloaded or distributed by the user of this equipment.

Warning

Depending on the user interface used in the handset, you may experience slow keypad response when performing tasks in the background. This can impact making phone calls. When there is no activity or change in the icons at the top of the main LCD display, the handset will resume normal operations.

introducing your device .........................................3

Unpack ...................................................................... 3

Device layout ............................................................. 4

Keys ..........................................................................5

Icons ..........................................................................6

getting started with your device ............................8

Assemble and prepare your mobile

device ........................................................................8

Turn your device on and off .....................................13

Use the touch screen ..............................................14

Get to know the Home screen ................................. 16

Access applications ................................................. 17

Customize your device ............................................18

Enter text ................................................................. 19

Download applications from Android Market ........... 21

Download files from the web ...................................22

Synchronize data ..................................................... 23

communication .....................................................24

Calls ........................................................................ 24

Text and multimedia messages .............................. 28

Gmail™ ................................................................... 29

Email messages ...................................................... 30

contents

Google Talk™ ......................................................... 32

media ......................................................................33

Supported file formats ............................................. 33

Music ....................................................................... 34

Videos ..................................................................... 35

Camera ................................................................... 36

Gallery ..................................................................... 37

YouTube™ .............................................................. 39

personal productivity ...........................................40

Contacts .................................................................. 40

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

web .........................................................................45

Browser ................................................................... 45

Google Search ........................................................ 48

Google Maps™ .......................................................48

tools .......................................................................50

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

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

Alarm Clock ............................................................. 53

Calculator ................................................................ 54

settings ..................................................................55

Wireless controls ..................................................... 55

Call settings ............................................................. 57

Sound & display ...................................................... 58

Data synchronization ............................................... 59

Security & location .................................................. 60

Applications ............................................................. 61

SD card & phone storage ........................................ 62

Date & time ............................................................. 62

Locale & text ........................................................... 62

About phone ............................................................ 63

troubleshooting .....................................................64

health and safety information ..............................68

Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ................. 68

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 70

Caring for the Battery .............................................. 73

Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada

Notice ...................................................................... 74

Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones 75

Owner’s Record ...................................................... 76

warranty information ............................................77

Standard Limited Warranty ..................................... 77

index ...................................................................... 83

contents

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using this

manual

This user manual has been specially

designed to guide you through the functions and

features of your mobile device.

Instructional icons

Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:

Warn ing

—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

→

menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Select Messaging

—the order of options or

→ New message (represents

Messaging, followed by New message)

[ ]

Square brackets

example: [ ] (represents the Power key)

Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners:

• This product has a Android platform based on Linux, which can be expanded by a variety of JavaScript-based software.

—device keys; for

• Google, Android, Android Market, Google Talk, Gmail, 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. Bluetooth QD ID: B015432

•Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the WiFi Alliance.

using this manual

introducing your

device

In this section, learn about your mobile device’s layout, keys,

and icons.

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

• Mobile device

•Battery

• Travel adapter (charger)

• User manual

The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

Device layout

4-way navigation key

Power key

Dial key

Touch screen

Earpiece

Volume key

Confirm key

Home key

Mouthpiece

Menu key

Proximity sensor

Back key

Battery cover

Camera lens

Camera key

Internal antenna

Multifunction

jack

Flashbulb

Headset jack (3.5 mm headset)

Speaker

Microphone

for recording

videos

Hold key

The front of your device includes the following keys and features:

The rear of your device includes the following keys and features:

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Keys

Key Function

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Navigation

Confirm

Back

Home

Dial

Open a list of options available on the current screen

Scroll through applications or menu options

Confirm your selection or input

Return to the previous screen

Open the Home screen; Open the list of recent programs (press and hold)

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

Key Function

Turn on the device (press and hold); End

Power

Vol ume

Hold

Camera

a call; Access the quick menus (press and hold)

Adjust the device’s volume

Turn off the display and lock the touch screen; Unlock the touch screen (press and hold)

On the Home screen, turn on the camera (press and hold); In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video

Icons

Learn about the icons that appear on your screen.

Icon Definition

Signal strength

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

GPS activated

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

Call in progress

Missed call

Icon Definition

Call diverting activated

Connected to PC

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth device connected

Wi-Fi activated

Synchronized with the web

No SIM card

New text message (SMS) or multimedia message (MMS)

New email message

New voice mail message

Instant message

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Icon Definition

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Silent mode activated

Music playback in progress

Wireless functions disabled

Battery power level

Alarm activated

getting started

with your device

Learn about basics to start using your device.

Assemble and prepare your mobile device

Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile device for its first use.

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 identification number (PIN) and optional services.

To install the SIM card and battery,

1. Remove the battery cover.

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If the device is on, turn it off. X p. 13

2. Insert the SIM card.

• Place the SIM card in the device with the goldcoloured contacts facing down.

• Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your device’s non-network services and some menus.

3. Insert the battery.

With the triangle facing up

4. Replace the battery cover.

Charge the battery

Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.

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 multifunction jack.

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Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the device. Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty.

3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet.

4. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is no

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longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet.

5. Unplug the travel adapter from the device.

6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.

About the low battery indicator

When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.

Insert a memory card (optional)

To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your device accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Unlock the memory card holder.

4. Close the memory card holder.

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3. Lift the memory card holder and insert a memory card as shown.

5. Lock the memory card holder.

6. Replace the battery cover.

Removing a memory card

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

1. Open the application list (X p. 17) and select Settings → SD card & phone storage →

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Unmount SD card under External SD card.

2. Remove the battery cover.

3. Unlock and lift the memory card holder.

4. Remove the memory card.

Turn your device on and off

To turn your device on, press and hold [ ]. Your device will automatically connect to the cellular network.

You may be charged for data connection because the connection to the Google web server is always active by default.

To turn your device off,

1. Press and hold [ ].

2. Select Power off → OK.

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys

You can lock the touch screen and the keys to prevent any unwanted device operations. To lock, press [ ]. To unlock, press and hold [ ].

You can set an unlock pattern to prevent unauthorized people from unlocking and using your device. X

p. 19

Disable wireless functions

By disabling your device’s wireless functions, you can use your device’s non-network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

To disable wireless functions, open the application list (X 17

), select Settings → Wireless controls → Airplane

mode.

Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited.

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.

For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device.

• Touch an icon to launch an application or select a menu or icon.

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You can open a list of available options by touching and holding an item.

• Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists.

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• Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists.

Get to know the Home screen

Status bar

Application tab

When your device turns on, the Home screen appears. From this screen, you can access various features and status information.

* Your Home screen may appear different from the screen in the user

manual.

Scroll through the Home screen

Drag left or right to view the hidden area of the Home screen.

Add items to the Home screen

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

1. Press

[]

and select Add.

2. Select the item category → an item:

• Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to items, such as applications, bookmark, contact, Gmail labels, and music playlist.

• Widgets: Add widgets, such as the analog clock, calendar, Music, picture frame, and Search.

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

• Wallpa pers: Set a background image.

Move items on the Home screen

1. Touch and hold an item to move.

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2. Drag the item to the location you want when the item is magnified.

Remove items from the Home screen

1. Touch and hold an item to remove. The item is magnified and the icon on the

application tab changes to the icon, meaning that the application tab changes to the trash tab.

2. Drag the item to the trash tab.

3. When the item and the trash tab turn red, release the item.

View network information and notifications

Drag the status bar down from the top of the screen to access the network information and the notification list. To clear the notification list, select Clear notifications.

To hide the list, drag the bottom of the list up.

Access applications

To access your device’s applications,

1. From the Home screen, drag up to open the application list.

2. Select an application to access.

If you touch and hold an application, it will be added to the Home screen.

3. Press [ ] to return to the previous screen; Press the Home key to return to the Home screen.

To access recent applications,

1. Press and hold the Home key to open the list of applications you have accessed recently.

2. Select an application to access.

Switch to or from the silent mode

From the Home screen, press and hold [ ] and select Silent mode to silence your device.

To unsilence your device, repeat this.

Customize your device

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

Turn on or off the touch tone

From the Home screen, open the application list and select Settings → Sound & display → Audible selection.

Adjust the volume of the ringtones

From the Home screen, press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume.

Change your ringtone

1. On the Home screen, open the application list and select Settings → Sound & display → Phone ringtone.

2. Select a ringtone from the list and select OK.

Activate animation for switching windows

From the Home screen, open the application list and select Settings → Sound & display → Animation.

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Set an unlock pattern

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

1. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Settings → Security & location → Set unlock pattern.

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2. Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at least 4 dots.

3. Select Continue.

4. Draw a pattern again to confirm.

5. Select Confirm.

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 Security & location.

Enter text

With your device’s touch screen, you can enter text and create messages or contacts.

Enter text using the Android keyboard

When you touch the text input field, the Android keyboard appears at the bottom of the screen. Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys.

You can also use the following icons:

Icon Function

Change the case (lower case, upper case); Touch

to enter characters in capital lock (A dot turns

on green)

Delete characters; Clear the input field (touch and hold)

Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode

Icon Function

Insert a space

• To hide the Android keyboard, press [ ].

• Touch and hold

keyboard settings

and select

to change the keyboard

settings.

• You can change the keyboard type if you have more than one keyboard downloaded from the web. Touch and hold Method → a keyboard type

and select

Android

Input

Copy and paste text

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

1. Touch and hold the text input field.

2. Select Select text from the option list.

3. Drag your finger across the text you want to highlight.

4. Touch and hold the highlighted text.

5. Select Copy to copy the text into the clipboard.

6. In another application, touch and hold the text input field.

7. Select Paste to insert the text into the field.

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Download applications from Android Market

Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications. Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications.

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Your device will save user files from downloaded applications to the moviNAND files to the SD memory card, connect your device to a PC and copy them from moviNAND to SD memory card.

™ memory

Install applications

1. From the Home screen, open the application list and select Market.

2. Select Accept when the terms and conditions appears.

3. Select an item category → an item.

4. Select Install (for free items) or Buy.

. To save the

5. If you select Install, the item will start downloading immediately.

6. If you select Buy, you need to enter your credit card information. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Uninstall applications

1. From the Android Market home screen, press downloads.

2. Select the item you want to delete.

3. Select Uninstall.

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