Airplane mode

When airplane mode is activated, all your phone’s wireless connections are disabled, and you cannot make or receive calls or messages or connect to networks. While in airplane mode, you can use other features of your phone, such as playing music, watching videos, or other applications.

1.From a Home screen, touch Menu Settings Wireless & networks.

2.Touch Airplane mode to activate or deactivate airplane mode. When activated, a check displays in the check box.

Tethering

Use Tethering to share your device’s 3G internet connection with another device that connects to your device via USB cable. (For more information, refer to “Tethering” on page 89.)

VPN settings

Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). For more information about using VPNs, see see “VPN” on page 90.

Add VPN

1.From a Home screen, touch Menu Settings Wireless & networks VPN settings.

2.Touch Add VPN to set up a connection to a VPN, using the following settings:

Add PPTP VPN: Set up a connection to a VPN with Point-to-Point tunneling protocol.

Add L2TP VPN: Set up a connection to a VPN with Layer 2 tunneling protocol.

Add L2TP/IPSec PSK VPN: Set up a connection to a VPN with pre- shared key-based Layer 2/IPsec tunneling protocol.

Add L2TP/IPSec CRT VPN: Set up a connection to a VPN with Certificate-based Layer 2/IPsec tunneling protocol.

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Samsung SCH-I500RKAUSC Airplane mode, From a Home screen, touch Menu Settings Wireless & networks, Tethering, VPN settings

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.