››Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature

1

In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity

 

Bluetooth.

 

You can also open the shortcuts panel and select

2

Bluetooth.

Select the title bar on the top of the screen to turn on

3

the Bluetooth wireless feature.

To allow other devices to locate your device, select

 

Settings My phone's visibility

Always on Save.

If you selected Custom, enter duration that your device is visible and select Done.

Once the Bluetooth wireless feature is active, select and use the following options:

To change your device's name, select Settings My phone's name.

To set limits on browsing your files to others, select Settings Secure mode.

48Using Bluetooth

To check Bluetooth services available on your device and information about the services, select Bluetooth services.

››Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices

1

In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity

2

Bluetooth Search.

Select a device.

3

Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the

 

other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select

Done.

Alternatively, select Yes to match the PIN between your device and the device.

When the owner of the other device enters the same PIN or accepts the connection, pairing is complete.

You can now use the Bluetooth services, such as transferring files, controlling the device remotely, or printing data, depending on the connected device type.

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Samsung GT-S8500HKAVIA manual ›› Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices, Always on → Save, Bluetooth → Search

GT-S8500HKAXXV, GT-S8500ISAVIA, GT-S8500BAADBT, GT-S8500HKAVIA, GT-S8500BAAEPL specifications

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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.

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