Market

Browse the Android Market for new Android applications, games or downloads for your phone. You’ll need to have a Google account set up on your phone to download a new application.

1.From a Home screen, touch Applications ➔

Market.

2.The first time you open Market, read the Terms of Service, then touch Accept to continue.

3.Browse for items to install or upgrade downloads:

•Apps: New applications.

•Games: New games.

•My apps: Display requested downloads, plus available updates to applications installed on your phone.

Memo

Create and manage text memos, and send memos via Bluetooth to paired Bluetooth devices.

▶From a Home screen, touch Applications ➔

Memo.

Note: You can send a memo via Bluetooth. After saving a memo, touch and hold on the Memo to launch Bluetooth. For more information, see “Bluetooth” on page 88.

Mini Diary

This application allows you to create a mini diary where you can add a photo, and text to describe an event or other memorable life event.

1.From a Home screen, touch Applications ➔

Mini Diary.

Any diary entries display in a list.

2.Tap Create diary.

3.Tap Tap to add photo field to add a photo for this diary event and touch the source. Selections are: Camera, or Images.

4.Tap Add location to enter location information, then touch Done.

5.Tap the screen and enter text then touch Done.

6.Tap the No weather data icon in the upper, left corner (over the photo) and select a weather condition from the list to describe the weather conditions for this entry.

7.Touch Save.

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SCH-I500, SCH-I500RKAUSC specifications

The Samsung SCH-I500, also known as the Fascinate, is a notable smartphone that was released as part of Samsung's Galaxy S series. This device, originally launched in 2010, gained attention for its impressive design and advanced features at the time, making it a popular choice among technology enthusiasts and mainstream consumers alike.

One of the main features of the Samsung SCH-I500 is its 4-inch Super AMOLED display. This technology provided vibrant colors and deep blacks, enhancing the overall visual experience for users. The screen resolution of 480x800 pixels ensured that images and text appeared sharp, which was particularly appealing for multimedia consumption and web browsing. Its sleek design, characterized by a glass front and plastic back with rounded edges, made it comfortable to hold and operate.

Under the hood, the SCH-I500 is powered by a 1 GHz Cortex-A8 processor, offering decent performance for multitasking and running applications. It comes with 512 MB of RAM, which, while modest by today’s standards, was quite sufficient for smooth operation of the Android 2.1 (Eclair) operating system it originally shipped with. Samsung later provided updates that allowed users to experience Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), enhancing the functionality and user interface.

The device features a 5-megapixel rear camera, equipped with LED flash, capable of capturing decent photos and video in various lighting conditions. With features like autofocus and digital zoom, it allowed users to document their experiences effectively. Additionally, the SCH-I500 included a front-facing camera, catering to the growing demand for video calling and self-portraits.

On the connectivity front, the Samsung SCH-I500 supports 3G networks and offers Wi-Fi capabilities, enabling users to connect to the internet easily when in range of a Wi-Fi hotspot. Bluetooth support also facilitated file sharing and the use of wireless accessories, such as headphones.

Another characteristic of this device is its storage options, offering 2 GB of onboard storage, expandable via a microSD card slot, which allows users to increase their storage capacity significantly for apps, media files, and documents.

While the Samsung SCH-I500 may seem outdated today, it was a significant step forward in mobile technology at the time of its release, showcasing key features and performance that appealed to a wide range of users. Its combination of a vibrant display, capable camera, and solid performance made it a standout smartphone in its era, contributing to the success of the Galaxy S series in the competitive smartphone market.
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