Samsung GT-S8600HKAFOP, GT-S8600HKAVD2, GT-S8600HKAVIA manual ››Idle screen, ››Indicator icons

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››Idle screen

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

The idle screen has multiple panels, and you can add new panels to the idle screen. p. 30

Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen. You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen.

››Indicator icons

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

Icon

Definition

 

No signal

 

 

 

Signal strength

 

 

 

Flight mode activated

 

 

 

Network searching

 

 

 

GPRS network connected

 

 

 

EDGE network connected

 

 

 

UMTS network connected

 

 

 

HSDPA network connected

 

 

 

Wi-Fi connected

 

 

 

WLAN Direct connected

 

 

Getting started

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Contents GT-S8600 Read me first Using this manualInstructional icons Please keep this manual for future referenceRepresents the End key Copyright TrademarksCopyright 2011 Samsung Electronics About Divx Video Contents 101 105 103107 108128 129130 Unpack AssemblingInstall the SIM or Usim card and battery Insert the battery Slide the back cover to close ››Charge with a travel adapter Charge the batteryAssembling Insert a memory card optional ››Charge with a USB cableGB depending on memory card manufacturer and type ››Remove the memory card ››Format the memory card Turn your device on and off Getting started››Device layout Get to know your deviceLock KeysTouch screen Twice››Idle screen ››Indicator iconsGetting started ››Notifications panel Use the touch screenTo avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools Flick Flick the screen quickly to activate an application Lock or unlock the touch screen and keysAccess menus ››Organise applications ››Add new screens Launch and manage applications››Launch multiple applications ››Use the task managerUse widgets ››Open the widget panelApplications → Yes Customise your device Menu mode, select Settings → General → Date and time››Organise the widget panel ››Add new panels to the idle screen››Switch to Silent mode ››Adjust the volume of the ringtones››Change your ringtone ››Select a wallpaper for the idle screen››Adjust the brightness of the display Menu mode, select Settings → General → Security››Lock your device ››Lock your SIM or Usim card ››Activate the Find my mobile feature››Change the text input method Enter textKeyboard ››Enter text using input methods Mode Function Select 123 to switch to Number mode SymbolYou want ››Copy and paste text Release the finger on the last characterRepeat steps 2-5 to complete your text Communication Calling››Make or answer a call Or select to dial the number → Call → Reject call with message››Use options during a voice call ››Use a headset››View and dial missed calls ››Use options during a video callMenu mode, select Settings → Call → Auto reject ››Use additional featuresSet call diverting Menu mode, select Settings → Call → Call waitingMessages Logs››View call logs You can view logs of your calls filtered by their typesMenu mode, select Settings → Network → ››Set up an MMS profile››Send a text message Connections → YesSettings Traffic class When you are finished, select Save ››Send a multimedia messageSelect a connection profile ››Listen to voice mail messages ››View a text or multimedia message››Create a folder to manage messages Select Advanced → Add folderWhen you are finished setting the recipients, select Save ››Send an SOS message→ Yes ››Set up an email account and profile ››Send an email message Option Function SecureConnection Server Incoming Select an email message ››View an email messageExchange server Enter your email address forDomain Server URLChatON Social Hub Entertainment Camera››Capture a photo Entertainment ››Capture a photo by using preset options for various scenes ››Capture a photo in Smile shot mode ››Capture a photo in Self shot mode››Capture a panoramic photo Select → Smile shot››Customise camera settings Reset menus and shooting options Signal may be obstructed, such asOption Function Effects White tones››Record a video Entertainment Reset menus and recording options ››Customise camcorder settingsVideos ››Play a videoMenu mode, select Videos Select a video Supported file formats GalleryPage Play a video Music››Play a slideshow ››Add music files to your deviceNumber Function ››Play musicEntertainment ››Customise music player settings ››Access the disc view››Create a playlist Select Playlists →Music Hub Select More → Settings››Listen to the FM radio FM radio››Record a song from the FM radio When you are finished recording, select Stop››Customise FM radio settings ››Save a radio station automatically››Add a radio station to the favourites list Java ››Download games and applications››Play games or launch applications Contacts Personal information››Create a contact ››Find a contact››Create your namecard ››Set a favourite number››Retrieve contacts from your community accounts Menu mode, select Settings → Contacts → Accounts››Create a group of contacts Accounts list you added will appear››Import or export contacts Calendar››Create an event → Memory card››View events ››Stop an event alarmTask ››Create a task››View tasks Voice recorder Memo››Create a memo ››View memos››Play a voice memo Speak into the microphoneTo record more voice memos, select and repeat steps ››Customise voice recorder settings ››Set up an internet profile WebInternet ››Browse web pages Web Navigation ››Access the recent history or the frequently visited pages››Bookmark your favourite web pages Select History or Most visitedSamsung Apps Synchronise ››Set up a synchronisation profile››Start synchronisation Be synchronisedGoogle YouTube››Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature BluetoothConnectivity → Always on››Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature ››Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devicesWi-Fi ››Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature››Activate the Wlan feature ››Customise the connection profile ››Find and connect to a WlanSetup WPS Menu mode, select Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct››Connect to a Wlan device directly ››Customise Dlna settings for sharing media files Enabled devicesAllShare ››Play your files on another DLNA-enabled device Select My deviceSelect Remote device When you are finished, select Unauthorised access to the networkMobile network sharing Device Activate the tethering function to useGPS ››Activate the GPS featureMenu mode, select Settings → Location → My position ››Enhance the GPS functionality››View your location ››Connect with Samsung Kies PC connections››Connect as a mass storage device ››Use your device as a wireless modemMenu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → VPN → New ››Set up VPN connectionsVPN connections Identify youMenu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → VPN ››Connect to a private networkSelect a private network to connect Calculator ToolsCaster ››Send data to your deviceClock ››Set a new alarm››Send data to Caster ››View transferred data››Delete an alarm ››Stop an alarm››Create a world clock ››Use the stopwatchMenu mode, select Clock → Timer ››Use the count-down timerDesk clock My files››View a file Type Supported format MusicSound Wav, mmf ma2, ma3, xmf, imy, midi, amr Others Xlsx ››Set a sound clip as your ringtone ››Set an image as your wallpaperTo sort files or folders, select List by Select More → Set as → Wallpaper → SetPolaris Office → Edit ModeCreate a new document Open a documentImport files Voice cmdExport files ListeningAccess the Settings menu SettingsFlight mode NetworkCustomise the settings related with GPS connections LocationConnectivity Sound DisplayNotification ››Date and time General››Voice input and output ››Language››Installation location ››Accessibility››Motions ››Memory››Usage Change PIN Change the PIN used to access SIM or Usim data››Horizontal calibration ››Security››About phone ››Software update››Licences Certificates View the details of certificatesView, set up, or delete email accounts ››ResetAccounts Notification››Alert repetition Customise the settings for messaging features››Text messages Speed dial Set speed dial numbers››Multimedia messages ››Email accounts››Sending options ››Receiving options Change the view mode››Block emails ››Threaded list127 Export to memory card Export memos to the memory card Import from memory card Import memos from the memory cardCommunities’upload Search Dock settingsSelect the types of items to include in your search Wallpaper Select a background image for the desk clockTroubleshooting Calls are being dropped If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected Ensure that your device is turned onPhone number Battery does not charge properly or the device turns off Error messages appear when opening music files Another Bluetooth device is not located Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Safety precautions138 139 Proper care and use of your mobile device 141 142 143 144 Specific Absorption Rate SAR certification information Correct disposal of this product Disclaimer Call diverting 44 calls IndexGPS PC connections Wlan Page Declaration of Conformity R&TTE GSM Wcdma Wi-Fi Mobile Phone GT-S8600Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC To install Kies PC Sync
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