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Some contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service
provider.
To install Kies (PC Sync)
1. Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung
website (www.samsungmobile.com) and install it in
your PC.
→ →
2. In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity USB
→ →
Samsung Kies Set.
3. Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your PC.
Refer to the Kies help for more information.
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-28271A
www.samsun
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GT-S8500 user manual
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Instructional icons Using this manual Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons you will Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. see in this manual: This device will provide you with high quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s Warning—situations that could cause injury to exceptional technology and high standards. yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device
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► Refer to—pages with related information; for Copyright information example: ► p.12 (represents “see page 12”) Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: → Followed by—the order of options or menus • Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth you must select to perform a step; for example: SIG, Inc. worldwide. In Menu mode, select Messages → Compose (represents Messages, followed by Compose) • Java™ is a trad
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• Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are ABOUT DIVX VIDEO registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is • DivX® is a registered trademark of DivX, an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Inc. and is used under license. Visit http://www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND This DivX Certified® device must be registered
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Contents Access menus .................................................... 22 Assembling ............................................. 9 Launch and manage applications ................ 24 Unpack .................................................................. 9 Use widgets ........................................................ 25 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... 9 Customize your device .................................... 26 Charge the battery .........................
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Email .................................................................... 47 Personal information .......................... 74 IM .......................................................................... 51 Contacts .............................................................. 74 Social Hub ........................................................... 51 Calendar .............................................................. 77 Task ......................................................
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My accounts .................................................... 106 Connectivity ......................................... 88 My files ............................................................. 107 Bluetooth ............................................................ 88 Smart search ................................................... 114 Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 92 AllShare ...........................................................
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Applications .................................................... 119 Security ............................................................ 126 Memory ............................................................ 126 Reset ................................................................. 127 About phone ................................................... 127 SIM applications ............................................. 127 Troubleshooting ................................ 128 Safety and us
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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 purchase 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 • Travel adapter (charger) Install the SIM or USIM card and • User manual Use only Samsung-approved software. Pir
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To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, Insert the SIM or USIM card. 3 If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select Yes 1 to turn it off. Remove the back cover and battery. 2 • Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with the gold-colored 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. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. 10 Assembling
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Insert the battery. 4 Charge the battery Before using the device for the first 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. Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device. Replace the back cover. 5 When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message. The b
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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power Charge with the travel adapter 3 › outlet. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of 1 • You can use the device while it is charging, but it the device. may take longer to fully charge the battery. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the • While charging, the device may heat up. This 2 multifunction jack. is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. • If your device is not charging
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Charge with the PC data cable › Insert a memory card (optional) Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on. To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your device accepts microSD™ or Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of 1 microSDHC™ memory cards with maximum capacities the device. of 32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and Plug one end (micro USB) of the PC data cable into the 2 type). multifunction jack. Samsung uses approved i
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• Your device supports only the FAT file structure for Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card. 3 memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card. • Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the life span of memory cards. Remove the back cover and the battery. 1 Unlock the memory card cover. 2 Be careful not to damage your fingers when you open the memory card cover. Close the memory c
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Lock the memory card cover. Remove the memory card and close the memory card 5 3 cover. 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 Replace the battery and the back cover. Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause 6 incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. Remove the memory card › In Menu mode, select S
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To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select Yes. Getting started • Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as airplane and Turn your device on and off hospitals. • To use your device's non-network services only, To turn on your device, switch to the offline mode. In Menu mode, select Press and hold [ ]. Settings → Offline mode. 1 Enter your PIN and select Done (if necessary). 2 . Se
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Get to know your device Device layout › Multifunction jack Speaker Rear camera lens Front camera lens Speaker Headset/ (for video calls) TV-out cable jack Flashbulb Proximity sensor Lock key Volume key Touch screen Back cover Camera key Menu key Power/End key Back cover lock Dial key Internal antenna Microphone Getting started 17
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Keys › Key Function Key Function Lock the touch screen and keys; Lock Unlock the touch screen and keys Make or answer a call; In Idle (press and hold). Dial mode, retrieve log of your calls In Idle mode, turn on the camera; and messages. Camera In Camera mode, take a photo or Access Menu mode; Launch the record a video. task manager to view all active applications (press and hold); Menu In Idle mode or while using an › Idle screen application, access Smart search When the device is in
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Indicator icons › Icon Definition Icons shown on the display may vary depending on Call diverting activated your region or service provider. Synchronizing with PC Icon Definition Memory card inserted Signal strength New text or multimedia message GPRS network connected New email message EDGE network connected New voice mail message UMTS network connected Alarm activated HSDPA network connected Roaming (outside of normal service area) Wi-Fi activated Normal profile activated Bluetooth activated
