Samsung GT-S8500HKAAFR, GT-S8500BAATUR manual Getting started, Turn your device on and off

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Getting started

Turn your device on and off

To turn on your device,

1

Press and hold [ ].

2

Enter your PIN and select Done (if necessary).

3

Select a language you want and select Next.

4

Select your home time zone and select Next.

5

Set the time and date and select Save.

To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select Yes.

•Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

•To use your device's non-network services only, switch to the flight mode. In Menu mode, select Settings → Flight mode.

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Contents To install Kies PC Sync GT-S8500T Instructional icons Using this manualCopyright information About Divx Video About Divx VIDEO-ON-DEMAND Contents Web EntertainmentPersonal information Tools SettingsConnectivity Safety and usage information Troubleshooting122 123Unpack Install the SIM or Usim card and batteryAssembling Gold-coloured contacts facing down To turn it off Remove the back coverInsert the battery Replace the back cover Charge the battery›› Charge with the travel adapter By misuse is not covered by the warrantyDevice Multifunction jack›› Charge with the PC data cable Insert a memory card optionalBefore charging, ensure that your PC is turned on On a PCLift the memory card cover and insert a memory card ›› Remove the memory card When inserting the memory card›› Format the memory card Memory cardTo turn on your device Press and hold Getting startedTurn your device on and off ›› Device layout Get to know your device›› Idle screen ›› KeysBluetooth hands-free car kit or headset ››Indicator iconsYour region or service provider Connected Icon Definition›› Shortcuts panel Use the touch screenYour device turns off the touch screen when you Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys Access menusTo access your device’s menus Mode ›› Organise applications in Menu modeSelect Edit at the top left of the screen Bottom line›› Add new main menu screens Launch and manage applications›› Launch multiple applications ›› Use the task manager›› Open the widget toolbar Use widgets›› Manage web-based widgets Customise your device›› Add new panels to the idle screen You can add up to 10 panels›› Adjust the vibration intensity Touch screen ›› Adjust the volume of the key tones›› Switch to the silent profile ›› Set up a sound profile→ Wallpaper ›› Adjust the brightness of the display›› Change the order of tabs ›› Lock your SIM or Usim card ›› Lock your deviceSelect Phone lock Done›› Activate the mobile tracker Enter textChange the text input method Select Mobile trackerEnter text using input methods Adding words to the T9 dictionary Copy and paste textSelect Predictive text Text onto the clipboard Starting pointField Text fieldCalling Communication›› Make and answer a call Make a call›› Use options during a voice call ›› Use the headsetReject a call Call an international numberReduction on Switch to video callTo customise the video call settings, select → Settings Select → Switch to headset›› Use options during a video call ›› View and dial missed callsMake a fake call ›› Use additional featuresSet auto rejection Set call diverting Use Fixed Dialling Number FDN mode›› View call and message logs LogsSet call barring Set call waitingManager ››View the log manager→ Log Messages ›› Set up an MMS profile›› Send a text message Network → Connections → YesMenu mode, select Messages → ›› Send a multimedia messageProfiles Select a connection profile → Set Add→ Conversation view ›› View a text or multimedia message→ Folder view ›› Use message templates ›› Listen to voice mail messagesCreate a text template Create a multimedia templateSet up an email account ›› Set up an email account and profileSelect Save Name›› Send an email message → Settings →Select an email profile Compose→ Download ›› View an email messageServer Use SSL Layer protocol to increase Security Option Function Server URLNext to data types to synchronise Account SelectSocial Hub ›› Capture a photo EntertainmentCamera Number Function Resolution Default storage locationNumber Function Change the focus mode You can take To view the photo details, select To set the photo as your favourites, select›› Capture a beauty photo ›› Capture a photo in Smile shot mode→ Smile shot Press the Camera key→ Continuous ›› Capture a series of photos›› Capture a panoramic photo → Vintage ›› Customise camera settings›› Capture a vintage photo Adjust Automatically adjust contrast→ to access Setting Function GuidelinesReset settings Setting Function StorageSelect To switch to the camcorder ›› Capture a videoTo set the video as your favourites, select View the photo or video you captured lastTo view video details, select To delete a video, select Delete → Yes→ Slow motion ›› Customise camcorder settings›› Capture a video in slow motion ›› Play a video Video playerControl playback with the following keys Number Function ›› Customise video player settingsSubtitles on Smi files›› View a photo Media browser›› Add music files to your device Music playerView the details of the music file ›› Play musicBar One file, or repeating all filesSelect Playlists → → Create ›› Access the album list›› Create a playlist → Settings ›› Customise music player settings›› Add a song to the quick list ›› Find information of music›› Add a song to the wish list FM radio›› Listen to the FM radio → Wish listNumber Function Set the FM radio to automatically retune ›› Record a song from the FM radio›› Save a radio station automatically ›› Customise FM radio settings ›› Download games and applications Games and more›› Play games or launch applications Games›› Find a contact Contacts›› Create a contact Profile ›› Set a favourite number›› Create your namecard ›› Copy contacts Accounts›› Create a group of contacts Calendar → Print via Bluetooth›› Create an event ›› View eventsTask ›› Stop an event alarm›› Create a task ›› View tasksVoice recorder Memo›› Create a memo ›› View memos›› Play a voice memo Web ›› Set up an internet profilePlanet ›› Browse web pagesNumber Navigate web pages with the following keys›› Bookmark your favourite web pages ›› Customise browser settingsSettings Accessed web pages RSS update Activating the auto updateID/password Option Function Set the web browser toSamsung Apps Update and read RSS feeds›› Use the RSS reader Add an RSS feed addressSynchronise ›› Set up a synchronisation profileSynchronise Enter a name for the profile›› Start synchronisation Daily briefingCommunity websites Bluetooth BluetoothBluetooth wireless feature Connectivity→ Settings → My phones visibility → Always on → Save ›› Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devicesBluetooth → Search Select a paired device and use the following options›› Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature ›› Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature›› Print data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Files›› Use Remote SIM mode Wi-Fi›› Activate the Wlan feature Options and print the data›› Find and connect to a Wlan Wi-Fi›› Customise the connection profile ForgetMinutes AllShareDevice type ›› Play your files on another DLNA- enabled device ›› Customise Dlna settings for sharing Media filesAllShare → Settings AllSharePlayer via my phone ›› Play others files on your device›› Play files of one device on the other device Mobile AP Mobile AP›› View your location ›› Update the GPS functionalityLocation Select My position to view your locationTV out TV connections TV out mode›› Connect with Samsung Kies PC connections›› Synchronise with Windows Media Player USB → Samsung Kies → SetList ›› Connect as a mass storage deviceStart synchronisation Insert a memory card into the deviceCreate a modem connection on your PC ›› Use your device as a wireless modem›› Stop an alarm ›› Set a new alarm›› Delete an alarm Tools→ DST settings ›› Use the count-down timer›› Create a world clock ›› Use the stopwatchMini diary Calculator›› Create a Mini diary ›› View a Mini diary›› Create a web account My accounts›› Delete or edit my accounts ›› Change the auto sync schedule›› Supported file formats My filesSelect Push sync Select the dot next to Push sync›› View a file Print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature Print an image using a USB connection›› Print an image ›› Set an image as your wallpaper›› Edit an image Adjust an imageApply effects to images Transform an imageMake a new video Insert a visual feature›› Edit a video Add text Trim a segment of a videoApply an effect to a video Split a videoAdd caption to a video Import a video Select a video → EffectsSmart search Content›› Search for files or data in the device ›› Search on the Samsung Mobile SiteAccess the Settings menu SettingsFlight mode Menu mode, select SettingsMessage and email Sound profilesCall Wallpaper Select a background image for the idle screen Display and lightGeneral Vibration Date and time›› Call Menu and widgetsApplications ›› Messages General settingsVoice call Video callText messages Push messages ›› EmailBroadcast messages Sending optionsReceiving options Customise other account settings›› Calendar ›› Contacts›› Internet ›› Media player›› Installation settings ›› Photo upload settingsSecurity ›› Social network profilesMemory ResetChange PIN Change the PIN used to access SIM or Usim data SIM applications About phoneYour device displays Service unavailable or Network error TroubleshootingCalls are being dropped Touch screen responds slowly or improperlyOutgoing calls are not connected Incoming calls are not connectedBattery does not charge properly or the device turns off When dialling from contacts, the call is not connectedOthers cannot hear you speaking on a call Audio quality is poorYour device is hot to the touch Error messages appear when launching the cameraError messages appear when launching the FM radio Your device freezes or has fatal errors Error messages appear when opening music filesAnother Bluetooth device is not located Keep your device away from small children and pets Install mobile devices and equipment with cautionProtect your hearing Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careReduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries Avoid interference with pacemakersTurn off the device in potentially explosive environments Use only Samsung-approved accessories Follow all safety warnings and regulationsDo not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Drive safely at all timesAvoid interference with other electronic devices Handle your device carefully and sensiblyEnsure maximum battery and charger life Allow only qualified personnel to service your deviceEnsure access to emergency services Use your device in the normal positionSpecific Absorption Rate SAR certification information Correct disposal of batteries in this product Correct disposal of this productDisclaimer
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GT-S8500ISAKSA, GT-S8500BAAMMC, GT-S8500BAAAFR, GT-S8500BAACEL, GT-S8500HKAXXV specifications

The Samsung GT-S8500, known as the Wave, was a significant milestone in Samsung's mobile phone lineup, celebrated for its innovative features and cutting-edge technology. The various models, such as GT-S8500LRAXEV, GT-S8500BAAXXV, GT-S8500PDAXEV, GT-S8500HKAXEV, and GT-S8500ISAXEV, showcased the versatility of this series.

One of the standout features of the Samsung GT-S8500 is its Super AMOLED display. Boasting a resolution of 800x480 pixels, the vibrant screen offers exceptional visibility and bright colors, enhancing the user experience for both multimedia and everyday applications. This technology was advanced for its time, providing deeper contrasts and energy efficiency.

Powered by Samsung's proprietary Bada operating system, the GT-S8500 aimed to create a user-friendly experience comparable to smartphones running on Android or iOS. The Bada OS introduced an intuitive interface with customizable widgets, allowing users to tailor their home screens to suit individual preferences and needs.

In terms of performance, the Samsung GT-S8500 featured a 1 GHz processor, enabling smooth multitasking and robust application performance. The smartphone came with 2 GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD, which catered to users' needs for additional space for apps, music, and photos.

Photography capabilities were also impressive, with a 5-megapixel rear camera featuring autofocus and LED flash, allowing users to capture high-quality images. The camera offered various modes and settings, reflecting the growing emphasis on mobile photography during its release period.

Connectivity options included Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3G, ensuring that users stayed connected for browsing and social networking. With its lightweight design and ergonomic shape, the GT-S8500 was not only stylish but also comfortable for prolonged use.

Overall, the Samsung GT-S8500 series represented a forward-thinking approach in the mobile market, blending advanced features with design aesthetics. Each model variant shared core characteristics while appealing to a spectrum of user preferences, making the Wave popular among consumers looking for a reliable smartphone experience. Its introduction marked a notable foray into the touchscreen smartphone era for Samsung, shaping the company's future device strategies.
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