Manual Configure your Mobile AP | Samsung SCH-I500 specs

Mobile AP

Use Mobile AP to share your phone’s 3G internet connection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi.

Note: To use Mobile AP, you need the Mobile AP feature from your wireless carrier. Contact your wireless carrier for more information.

Mobile AP consumes battery power and uses data service. While the Mobile AP is active, your phone’s applications will use the Mobile AP data feature allowance.

Turning Mobile AP On or Off

1.From the Home screen, touch Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless & network ➔ Mobile AP.

2.Touch Mobile AP to turn Mobile AP On or Off. When on, a check appears in the checkbox.

Note: Using your phone as a mobile hotspot consumes battery power and increases your data usage. Roaming while using your phone as a mobile hotspot will incur extra data charges.

Mobile AP Settings

1.From the Home screen, touch Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless & network ➔ Mobile AP.

2.Touch Mobile AP to turn on mobile hotspot. Mobile AP must be turned on to access settings.

3.Touch Network Settings to choose an option.

4.Touch Configure to configure your Mobile AP:

•Automatic: Automatically create an SSID and Key for your hotspot.

•Manual: Configure your Mobile AP.

–Network Name (SSID): View and edit your phone’s name, used by other devices when connecting to your mobile hotspot.

–Broadcast SSID: Enable to allow your device’s Network Name (SSID) to be broadcast, so other devices can search for it. When enabled, a check appears in the checkbox. When disabled, your device is “hidden”, and your hotspot can only be accessed by devices you specifically allow.

–Security: Choose a security level.

–Password: Enter a password to require a password to access your phone as a hotspot.

–Show password: Touch to enable display of your password in the Password field. When disabled, the password is not shown.

–Broadcast Channel: Choose Auto to have the phone automatically choose a channel for broadcasting, or choose a channel.

Tip: By default, your phone’s mobile hotspot password is your phone number.

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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.

Samsung SCH-I500 user manual Manual Configure your Mobile AP, Security Choose a security level

Models: SCH-I500 SCH-I500RKAUSC