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GT-I8700
user manual
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• Content in this user manual may differ from the product, Using this manual or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. Refer to www.samsungmobile.com for the latest version This device will provide you with high quality mobile of the user manual. communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s • Available features and additional services may vary by exceptional techn
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• Samsung is not liable for performance issues or Instructional icons incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will settings. see in this manual: • Sound sources, wallpapers, and images provided in this device are licenced for limited use between Samsung Warning—situations that could cause injury to and their respective owners. Extracting and using yourself or others these materials for commercial or other purposes i
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► Refer to—pages with related information; for Copyright example: ► p.12 (represents “see page 12”) Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics → Followed by—the order of options or menus This user manual is protected under international you must select to perform a step; for example: copyright laws. In Menu mode, select Settings → region & No part of this user manual may be reproduced, language → Display language (represents distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any Setting
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• This product includes software licensed from MS, an affiliate of the Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and software bearing the Microsoft name are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth ® SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Wi-Fi , the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are ® registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Using this manual 5
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Contents Access applications .......................................... 18 Assembling ............................................. 9 Customise your device .................................... 19 Unpack .................................................................. 9 Enter text ............................................................ 21 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... 9 Search for information with Bing ................. 22 Charge the battery ......................
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Now ...................................................................... 47 Entertainment ...................................... 30 Photo Sharing .................................................... 49 Camera ................................................................ 30 Pictures ................................................................ 34 Connectivity ......................................... 50 Music & Videos .................................................. 36 Bluetooth
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Settings .................................................. 59 Access the Settings menu ............................... 59 system ................................................................. 59 applications ........................................................ 64 Troubleshooting .................................. 67 Safety precautions ............................... 72 Index ...................................................... 81 8 Contents
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• The items supplied with your device may vary Assembling depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. • You can obtain additional accessories from your Unpack local Samsung dealer. Check your product box for the following items: • The supplied accessories perform best for your • Mobile device device. • Battery • Accessories other than the supplied ones may not • Travel adapter (charger) be compatible with your device. • Us
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To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, • Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Remove the back cover. 1 • 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. 3 Insert the SIM or USIM card. 2 Replace the back cover. 4 10 Assembling
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Charge with the travel adapter › Charge the battery Before using the device for the first time, you must charge Open the cover of the multifunction jack. 1 the battery. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the 2 You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter multifunction jack. 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. Wh
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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 3 Charge with the PC data cable › outlet. Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on. • You can use the device while it is charging, but it Open the cover of the multifunction jack. may take longer to fully charge the battery. 1 • While the device is charging, the touch screen may Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the 2 not function due to an unstable power supply. If multifunction jack. this happens, unplug
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To turn off your device, press and hold [ ]. Getting started • Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes Turn your device on and off and hospitals. • To use your device's non-network services only, To turn on your device, switch to Flight mode. In Menu mode, select Press and hold [ ]. → 1 Settings flight mode. Enter the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card and 2 select enter (
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Get to know your device Device layout › Proximity sensor Headset jack Multifunction jack Light sensor Earpiece Flashbulb Speaker Camera lens Power/Lock key Volume key Touch screen Back cover Home key Camera key Quick search key Back cover lock Back key Internal antenna Mouthpiece 14 Getting started
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Keys Indicator icons › › • Icons shown on the display may vary depending Key Function on your region or service provider. Turn on the device (press and • Some indicator icons may be hidden. To display Power/Lock hold); Lock the touch screen hidden icons, tap the indicator icon area. and switch to Sleep mode. Icon Definition Turn on the camera; In Camera Camera mode capture a Signal strength photo or record a video. GPRS network connected Back Return to the previous screen. EDGE network
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Icon Definition Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or No SIM or USIM card perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch SIM or USIM card locked screen. Roaming (outside of normal service area) • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools. Ringer on • Do not allow the touch screen to come into Silent mode activated contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to Flight mode
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• For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the • Area zoom: Place two fingers on the screen and spread screen protection film before using your device. them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out). • Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body. • Your device turns off the touch screen when you For best performance, tap the touch screen with do not use the device for a specified period. To your fingertip. The touch screen
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Remove items from the Start screen › Get to know the Start screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the Start Tap and hold an item to remove. 1 screen. From the Start screen, you can view your device’s Select . 2 status and access applications. › Add items to the Start screen Access applications You can customise the Start screen by adding shortcuts In Idle mode, select to access Menu mode. 1 to applications or items in applications. To add items to the Start screen, tap and
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Adjust the device volume › Customise your device In Idle mode, press [+/-] to adjust the volume of sounds. Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. › Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device, press [+/-] and select ring. › Change the language of the display In Menu mode, select Settings → region & language 1 Change your ringtone › → Display language. → In Menu mode, select Settings ringtones & sounds 1 Select a language you want. 2 → Ringtone. S
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Change the display theme Lock your device › › You can lock your device by activating the device → In Menu mode, select Settings theme. 1 password. Select colours for the background and the highlight. 2 In Menu mode, select Settings → lock & wallpaper. 1 Adjust the brightness of the display › → → Select change wallpaper an image folder an 2 image. → In Menu mode, select Settings brightness. 1 Adjust the area to crop and select . 3 Clear the box next to Automatically adjust. 2 → Sel
