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Samsung GT-S8600HKAMID, GT-S8600HKASKZ manual ››Enhance the GPS functionality, ››View your location

Models: GT-S8600HKAXXV GT-S8600HKAKSA GT-S8600HKATMC GT-S8600HKAXSG GT-S8600HKATHR GT-S8600HKAAFG GT-S8600HKASKZ GT-S8600HKUSKZ GT-S8600HKAXEV GT-S8600HKAMID GT-S8600HKAAFR GT-S8600HKAJED GT-S8600HKAABS GT-S8600HKABTC

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››Enhance the GPS functionality

Learn to enhance the GPS functionality by downloading data files from the GPS web server. This improves the speed and accuracy of positioning capability.

You may incur additional charges for downloading GPS data files.

In Menu mode, select Settings → Location. Drag the slider next to Advanced GPS.

››Use the mobile networks for location services

Learn to receive location information through mobile networks. This helps your device show information when there is no GPS signal or when the GPS signal is weak.

You may incur additional charges for accessing the mobile network.

In Menu mode, select Settings → Location. Drag the slider next to Network position.

››View your location

Learn to determine the latitude, longitude, and altitude of your current position using the GPS.

In Menu mode, select Settings → Location → My position.

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Contents

GT-S8600 Using this manual Read me firstInstructional icons Please keep this manual for future referenceRepresents the End key Copyright TrademarksCopyright 2011 Samsung Electronics About Divx Video Contents 101 107 103105 108128 129130 Assembling UnpackInstall the SIM or Usim card and battery Insert the battery Slide the back cover to close Charge the battery ››Charge with a travel adapterAssembling 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 Getting started Turn your device on and offGet to know your device ››Device layoutTouch screen KeysLock Twice››Indicator icons ››Idle screenGetting started Use the touch screen ››Notifications panelTo avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys Flick Flick the screen quickly to activate an applicationAccess menus ››Organise applications ››Launch multiple applications Launch and manage applications››Add new screens ››Use the task managerUse widgets ››Open the widget panelApplications → Yes ››Organise the widget panel Menu mode, select Settings → General → Date and timeCustomise your device ››Add new panels to the idle screen››Change your ringtone ››Adjust the volume of the ringtones››Switch to Silent mode ››Select a wallpaper for the idle screen››Adjust the brightness of the display Menu mode, select Settings → General → Security››Lock your device ››Activate the Find my mobile feature ››Lock your SIM or Usim cardEnter text ››Change the text input methodKeyboard ››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 → Call → Reject call with message Or select to dial the number››Use a headset ››Use options during a voice call››Use options during a video call ››View and dial missed calls››Use additional features Menu mode, select Settings → Call → Auto rejectMenu mode, select Settings → Call → Call waiting Set call diverting››View call logs LogsMessages You can view logs of your calls filtered by their types››Send a text message ››Set up an MMS profileMenu mode, select Settings → Network → Connections → YesSettings Traffic class When you are finished, select Save ››Send a multimedia messageSelect a connection profile ››Create a folder to manage messages ››View a text or multimedia message››Listen to voice mail 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 ››View an email message Select an email messageDomain Enter your email address forExchange server Server URLChatON Social Hub Entertainment Camera››Capture a photo Entertainment ››Capture a photo by using preset options for various scenes ››Capture a panoramic photo ››Capture a photo in Self shot mode››Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Select → Smile shot››Customise camera settings Option Function Effects Signal may be obstructed, such asReset menus and shooting options White tones››Record a video Entertainment ››Customise camcorder settings Reset menus and recording optionsVideos ››Play a videoMenu mode, select Videos Select a video Gallery Supported file formatsPage ››Play a slideshow MusicPlay a video ››Add music files to your device››Play music Number FunctionEntertainment ››Create a playlist ››Access the disc view››Customise music player settings Select Playlists →Select More → Settings Music HubFM radio ››Listen to the FM radioWhen you are finished recording, select Stop ››Record a song from the FM radio››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 ››Create a contact Personal informationContacts ››Find a contact››Set a favourite number ››Create your namecard››Create a group of contacts Menu mode, select Settings → Contacts → Accounts››Retrieve contacts from your community accounts Accounts list you added will appear››Create an event Calendar››Import or export contacts → Memory card››Stop an event alarm ››View eventsTask ››Create a task››View tasks ››Create a memo MemoVoice recorder ››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 ››Bookmark your favourite web pages ››Access the recent history or the frequently visited pagesNavigation Select History or Most visitedSamsung Apps ››Start synchronisation ››Set up a synchronisation profileSynchronise Be synchronisedYouTube GoogleConnectivity Bluetooth››Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature → Always on››Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices ››Send data using the Bluetooth wireless featureWi-Fi ››Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature››Activate the Wlan feature ››Find and connect to a Wlan ››Customise the connection profileSetup 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 Mobile network sharing Unauthorised access to the networkWhen you are finished, select Device Activate the tethering function to use››Activate the GPS feature GPSMenu mode, select Settings → Location → My position ››Enhance the GPS functionality››View your location PC connections ››Connect with Samsung Kies››Use your device as a wireless modem ››Connect as a mass storage deviceVPN connections ››Set up VPN connectionsMenu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → VPN → New Identify youMenu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → VPN ››Connect to a private networkSelect a private network to connect Caster ToolsCalculator ››Send data to your device››Send data to Caster ››Set a new alarmClock ››View transferred data››Create a world clock ››Stop an alarm››Delete an alarm ››Use the stopwatchDesk clock ››Use the count-down timerMenu mode, select Clock → Timer My files››View a file Type Supported format MusicSound Wav, mmf ma2, ma3, xmf, imy, midi, amr Others Xlsx To sort files or folders, select List by ››Set an image as your wallpaper››Set a sound clip as your ringtone Select More → Set as → Wallpaper → SetCreate a new document → Edit ModePolaris Office Open a documentExport files Voice cmdImport files ListeningFlight mode SettingsAccess the Settings menu NetworkCustomise the settings related with GPS connections LocationConnectivity Sound DisplayNotification General ››Date and time››Language ››Voice input and output››Motions ››Accessibility››Installation location ››Memory››Horizontal calibration Change PIN Change the PIN used to access SIM or Usim data››Usage ››Security››Licences ››Software update››About phone Certificates View the details of certificatesAccounts ››ResetView, set up, or delete email accounts Notification››Text messages Customise the settings for messaging features››Alert repetition Speed dial Set speed dial numbers››Multimedia messages ››Email accounts››Sending options ››Block emails Change the view mode››Receiving options ››Threaded list127 Import from memory card Import memos from the memory card Export to memory card Export memos to the memory cardCommunities’upload Select the types of items to include in your search Dock settingsSearch 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 Safety precautions Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care138 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 Index Call diverting 44 callsGPS PC connections Wlan GSM Wcdma Wi-Fi Mobile Phone GT-S8600 Declaration of Conformity R&TTETo install Kies PC Sync Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC