Samsung GT-S8500BAAMMC, GT-S8500BAATUR, GT-S8500HKJECT, GT-S8500HKNXSG manual ›› Keys, ›› Idle screen

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››Keys

Key

Function

 

Make or answer a call; In Idle

Dial

mode, retrieve logs of your calls

 

and messages.

 

Access Menu mode; Launch the

 

task manager to view all active

Menu

applications (press and hold);

In Idle mode or while using an

 

 

application, access Smart search

 

(press twice).

Power/

Turn the device on or off (press

and hold); End a call; In Menu

End

mode, return to Idle mode.

 

Volume

Adjust the device’s volume.

 

 

Key

Function

 

Lock the touch screen and keys;

Lock

Unlock the touch screen and keys

 

(press and hold).

 

In Idle mode, turn on the camera;

Camera

In Camera mode, take a photo or

 

record a video.

››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 some default panels, and you can add new panels to the idle screen. ► p. 26

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 to the corresponding panel of the idle screen directly.

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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 Personal information EntertainmentWeb Connectivity SettingsTools 123 TroubleshootingSafety and usage information 122Assembling Install the SIM or Usim card and batteryUnpack Gold-coloured contacts facing down To turn it off Remove the back coverInsert the battery Replace the back cover Charge the batteryMultifunction jack By misuse is not covered by the warranty›› Charge with the travel adapter DeviceOn a PC Insert a memory card optional›› Charge with the PC data cable Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned onLift the memory card cover and insert a memory card Memory card When inserting the memory card›› Remove the memory card ›› Format the memory cardTurn your device on and off Getting startedTo turn on your device Press and hold ›› Device layout Get to know your device›› Idle screen ›› KeysIcon Definition ››Indicator iconsBluetooth hands-free car kit or headset Your region or service provider Connected›› Shortcuts panel Use the touch screenYour device turns off the touch screen when you To access your device’s menus Access menusLock or unlock the touch screen and keys Bottom line ›› Organise applications in Menu modeMode Select Edit at the top left of the screen›› Use the task manager Launch and manage applications›› Add new main menu screens ›› Launch multiple applications›› Open the widget toolbar Use widgetsYou can add up to 10 panels Customise your device›› Manage web-based widgets ›› Add new panels to the idle screen›› Set up a sound profile ›› Adjust the volume of the key tones›› Adjust the vibration intensity Touch screen ›› Switch to the silent profile›› Change the order of tabs ›› Adjust the brightness of the display→ Wallpaper Done ›› Lock your device›› Lock your SIM or Usim card Select Phone lockSelect Mobile tracker Enter text›› Activate the mobile tracker Change the text input methodEnter text using input methods Select Predictive text Copy and paste textAdding words to the T9 dictionary Text field Starting pointText onto the clipboard FieldMake a call CommunicationCalling ›› Make and answer a callCall an international number ›› Use the headset›› Use options during a voice call Reject a callReduction on Switch to video call›› View and dial missed calls Select → Switch to headsetTo customise the video call settings, select → Settings ›› Use options during a video callSet auto rejection ›› Use additional featuresMake a fake call Set call diverting Use Fixed Dialling Number FDN modeSet call waiting Logs›› View call and message logs Set call barring→ Log ››View the log managerManager Network → Connections → Yes ›› Set up an MMS profileMessages ›› Send a text messageAdd ›› Send a multimedia messageMenu mode, select Messages → Profiles Select a connection profile → Set→ Folder view ›› View a text or multimedia message→ Conversation view Create a multimedia template ›› Listen to voice mail messages›› Use message templates Create a text templateName ›› Set up an email account and profileSet up an email account Select SaveCompose → Settings →›› Send an email message Select an email profileServer ›› View an email message→ Download Account Select Option Function Server URLUse SSL Layer protocol to increase Security Next to data types to synchroniseSocial Hub Camera Entertainment›› Capture a photo Number Function Change the focus mode You can take Resolution Default storage locationNumber Function To view the photo details, select To set the photo as your favourites, selectPress the Camera key ›› Capture a photo in Smile shot mode›› Capture a beauty photo → Smile shot›› Capture a panoramic photo ›› Capture a series of photos→ Continuous ›› Capture a vintage photo ›› Customise camera settings→ Vintage Setting Function Guidelines Automatically adjust contrastAdjust → to access›› Capture a video Setting Function StorageReset settings Select To switch to the camcorderTo delete a video, select Delete → Yes View the photo or video you captured lastTo set the video as your favourites, select To view video details, select›› Capture a video in slow motion ›› Customise camcorder settings→ Slow motion ›› Play a video Video playerSmi files ›› Customise video player settingsControl playback with the following keys Number Function Subtitles on›› View a photo Media browser›› Add music files to your device Music playerOne file, or repeating all files ›› Play musicView the details of the music file Bar›› Create a playlist ›› Access the album listSelect Playlists → → Create ›› Find information of music ›› Customise music player settings→ Settings ›› Add a song to the quick list→ Wish list FM radio›› Add a song to the wish list ›› Listen to the FM radio›› Save a radio station automatically ›› Record a song from the FM radioNumber Function Set the FM radio to automatically retune ›› Customise FM radio settings Games Games and more›› Download games and applications ›› Play games or launch applications›› Create a contact Contacts›› Find a contact ›› Create your namecard ›› Set a favourite numberProfile ›› Create a group of contacts Accounts›› Copy contacts ›› View events → Print via BluetoothCalendar ›› Create an event›› View tasks ›› Stop an event alarmTask ›› Create a task›› View memos MemoVoice recorder ›› Create a memo›› Play a voice memo ›› Browse web pages ›› Set up an internet profileWeb PlanetNumber Navigate web pages with the following keysSettings ›› Customise browser settings›› Bookmark your favourite web pages Option Function Set the web browser to RSS update Activating the auto updateAccessed web pages ID/passwordAdd an RSS feed address Update and read RSS feedsSamsung Apps ›› Use the RSS readerEnter a name for the profile ›› Set up a synchronisation profileSynchronise SynchroniseCommunity websites Daily briefing›› Start synchronisation Connectivity BluetoothBluetooth Bluetooth wireless featureSelect a paired device and use the following options ›› Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices→ Settings → My phones visibility → Always on → Save Bluetooth → SearchFiles ›› Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature›› Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature ›› Print data using the Bluetooth wireless featureOptions and print the data Wi-Fi›› Use Remote SIM mode ›› Activate the Wlan featureForget Wi-Fi›› Find and connect to a Wlan ›› Customise the connection profileDevice type AllShareMinutes AllShare ›› Customise Dlna settings for sharing Media files›› Play your files on another DLNA- enabled device AllShare → Settings›› Play files of one device on the other device ›› Play others files on your devicePlayer via my phone Mobile AP Mobile APSelect My position to view your location ›› Update the GPS functionality›› View your location LocationTV out TV connections TV out modeUSB → Samsung Kies → Set PC connections›› Connect with Samsung Kies ›› Synchronise with Windows Media PlayerInsert a memory card into the device ›› Connect as a mass storage deviceList Start synchronisationCreate a modem connection on your PC ›› Use your device as a wireless modemTools ›› Set a new alarm›› Stop an alarm ›› Delete an alarm›› Use the stopwatch ›› Use the count-down timer→ DST settings ›› Create a world clock›› View a Mini diary CalculatorMini diary ›› Create a Mini diary›› Change the auto sync schedule My accounts›› Create a web account ›› Delete or edit my accountsSelect the dot next to Push sync My files›› Supported file formats Select Push sync›› View a file ›› Set an image as your wallpaper Print an image using a USB connectionPrint an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature ›› Print an imageTransform an image Adjust an image›› Edit an image Apply effects to images›› Edit a video Insert a visual featureMake a new video Add text Trim a segment of a videoImport a video Select a video → Effects Split a videoApply an effect to a video Add caption to a video›› Search on the Samsung Mobile Site ContentSmart search ›› Search for files or data in the deviceMenu mode, select Settings SettingsAccess the Settings menu Flight modeCall Sound profilesMessage and email General Display and lightWallpaper Select a background image for the idle screen Vibration Date and timeApplications Menu and widgets›› Call Video call General settings›› Messages Voice callText messages Sending options ›› EmailPush messages Broadcast messagesReceiving options Customise other account settings›› Media player ›› Contacts›› Calendar ›› Internet›› Social network profiles ›› Photo upload settings›› Installation settings SecurityChange PIN Change the PIN used to access SIM or Usim data ResetMemory SIM applications About phoneYour device displays Service unavailable or Network error TroubleshootingIncoming calls are not connected Touch screen responds slowly or improperlyCalls are being dropped Outgoing calls are not connectedAudio quality is poor When dialling from contacts, the call is not connectedBattery does not charge properly or the device turns off Others cannot hear you speaking on a callError messages appear when launching the FM radio Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour device is hot to the touch Another Bluetooth device is not located Error messages appear when opening music filesYour device freezes or has fatal errors 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 hearingTurn off the device in potentially explosive environments Avoid interference with pacemakersReduce 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 brokenAvoid interference with other electronic devices Handle your device carefully and sensiblyUse your device in the normal position Allow only qualified personnel to service your deviceEnsure maximum battery and charger life Ensure access to emergency servicesSpecific Absorption Rate SAR certification information Correct disposal of batteries in this product Correct disposal of this productDisclaimer
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