Samsung GT-I5500M manual Signal strength, Understand how your phone operates

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Important usage information

Signal strength

The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception.

Understand how your phone operates

Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts.

Allow only qualified personnel to service your device

Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device and will void your manufacturer’s warranty.

Ensure maximum battery and charger life

•Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten battery life.

•Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use.

•Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.

•Use batteries only for their intended purpose.

Handle SIM cards or memory cards with care

•Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/ or damage to the card or device.

•Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.

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Contents To install Kies PC Sync GT-I5500M Instructional icons Using this manualCopyright information Represents the Power/End keyUsing this manual Contents Communication Personal information WebEntertainment Settings ConnectivityTools Index Troubleshooting Safety and usage information WarrantyInstall the SIM card and battery AssemblingUnpack Coloured contacts facing down Select Power off to turn it off Remove the back coverBe careful not to damage your fingernails when you Insert the SIM cardInsert the battery Replace the back cover Charge the batteryOutlet ››Charge with the travel adapterDevice Multifunction jack››Charge with the PC data cable Insert a memory card optional››Remove the memory card Facing downLocks in place Cover loss of data resulting user actions Attach a hand strap optional››Format the memory card Select Unmount SD cardTo turn off your device Getting startedTurn your device on and off ››Device layout››Keys ››Indicator icons Current time Use the touch screen Idle mode, press → Add Lock or unlock the touch screen and keysGet to know the idle screen ››Add items to the idle screen››Use shortcuts panel ››Move items on the idle screenSelect Access applicationsTo access your device’s applications Idle mode, press → EditCustomize your device ››Change your ringtone ››Switch to the silent mode››Activate animation for switching windows ››Adjust the brightness of the displayLock → Lock SIM card ››Set an unlock pattern››Lock your SIM or Usim card Pattern››Enter text using the Swype keyboard Enter text››Change the keyboard type ››Enter text using the Samsung keypad ››Copy and paste text ››Uninstall an application Download applications from Android Market››Search for an application Synchronize data ››Set up a server accountSettings → Accounts & sync Download files from the web››Synchronize data manually ››Activate automatic syncCommunication Calling››Make and answer a call To dial the number ››Use the headset››Use options during a call Tap and hold 0 to insert the + character››View and dial missed calls ››Use additional featuresMessaging → New message Messages››View call logs ››Send a text messageMessaging ››Send a multimedia message››View a text or multimedia message → Insert smileyThen tap and hold Gmail››Listen to voice mail messages ››Send an email messageTo report the message as a spam, press → More → Report spam ››Organize email by labelsFrom the message view, use the following options To mute the message, press → More → Mute››Set up an email account Tap Next→ Compose Talk ››Add friends to your friend listPress → Add friend ››Start a chat SmileyChats Camera EntertainmentCamera ››Capture a photoView the photo or video you captured last Storage location Change the shooting mode→ Panorama ››Capture a series of photos››Capture a panoramic photo → Continuous››Capture a photo in Smile shot mode ››Customize camera settings→ Smile shot Using your phone → to accessSetting Function Guidelines Image Setting Function››Capture a video Setting Function Shutter soundReset Select to switch to the camcorder››Customize camcorder settings Number Function Change the recording mode forView the photo or video you capture last ››Supported file formats Gallery››View a photo ››Play a videoGallery ››Play music Music››Share images or videos ››Add music files to your device→ Add to playlist → New ››Create a playlistSkip forward Scan forward in a file tap and hold Select a category → a music file››Listen to the FM radio ››Use the party shuffle feature››Customize music player settings FM RadioSelect Scan → a scanning option ››Save a radio station automaticallyFM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Control the FM radio with the following keys››Customize FM radio settings Contacts ››Create a contact››Import or export contacts ››Find a contact ››Set a speed dial number››Create your namecard ››Copy contacts Calendar››Retrieve contacts from your community accounts ››Create a group of contactsCalendar ››Stop an event alarm››Create an event ››View eventsMemo Memo››Create a memo ››View memos››Browse web pages Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pagesWeb Internet››Bookmark your favourite web pages ››Open multiple pagesWindow Samsung Apps LayarMaps ››Search for a specific location ››Change the map view››Search the map ››Find your location››Watch videos YouTubeSelect Share Market››Share videos Tap and hold a videoSearch for a file and download it to the device. p Connectivity Bluetooth››Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings → Wireless & networksWireless feature ››Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices››Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature ››Receive data using the Bluetooth››Find and connect to a Wlan Wi-Fi››Activate the Wlan feature Select a network under Wi-Fi networks››Add a Wlan manually ››Customize Dlna settings for sharing media filesAdd Wi-Fi network AllShareSelect Add to playlist ››Play your files on another DLNA- enabled deviceSelect a media category and a file ››Play files of one device on the other deviceMy phone Contains media filesClock ››Set a new alarm››Stop an alarm Tools››Delete an alarm CalculatorMy Files Save Update statusWrite and Go MessageSettings Access the Settings menuWireless & networks Customize the settings for calling features Call settings››VPN settings ››Voicemail service››DTMF Tones ››Voicemail settings››Additional settings Sound & displayBrightness Set the brightness of the display Location & securitySet up SIM card lock ApplicationsDevelopment Privacy Accounts & sync››Swype SearchLanguage & keyboard ››Select locale››Samsung keypad Enable tip indicator Activate the indicator for quick helpAccessibility Tutorial Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypadText-to-speech About phone Date & timeTroubleshooting Your device displays Service unavailable or Network errorSIM card menu Touch screen responds slowly or improperly Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIncoming calls are not connected When dialing from contacts, the call is not connectedCalls are being dropped Outgoing calls are not connectedBattery does not charge properly or the device turns off Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour device is hot to the touch Error messages appear when opening music files Error messages appear when launching the FM radioAnother Bluetooth device is not located Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Install mobile devices and equipment with cautionKeep your device away from small children and pets Protect your hearingAvoid interference with pacemakers Turn off the device in potentially explosive environmentsReduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries Drive safely at all times Follow all safety warnings and regulationsUse only Samsung-approved accessories Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or brokenProtect the device, batteries and chargers from damage Handle your device carefully and sensiblyAvoid interference with other electronic devices Understand how your phone operates Signal strengthAllow only qualified personnel to service your device Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeCorrect disposal of this product Ensure access to emergency servicesSpecific Absorption Rate SAR Radio frequency safetyHead 0.36 W/lg Head 1.26 W/kg Body-worn 0.34 W/kg GSMHead 0.64 W/kg Head 0.53 W/kg Body-worn 0.71 W/kg WcdmaWarranty ››Standard Limited WarrantyPhone Year Batteries Leather Case Days Holster Merchantability of the Product or ITS Fitness Warranty Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc Warranty Bluetooth activating 69 finding and pairing with devices Bluetooth DLNA WLAN Index Google See web browserSending text Setting email accounts Search With web accounts Watching videos Locking