Use GPS satellites

Enable or disable location service from Standalone GPS services. To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions:

•inside a building or between buildings

•in a tunnel or underground passage

•in poor weather

•around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields

•in a vehicle with tinted windows

Note: Standalone location services must be enabled to use some applications.

Important!: By selecting Standalone GPS services, you are allowing access to all location information by any third party through web access or any software or peripheral components you choose to install, download, add or attach to the device or any other means. Enabling this functionality could pose certain risks to users of this device.

1.From a Home screen, touch Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Location & security.

2.Touch Use GPS satellites to enable or disable Standalone GPS services. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box.

Screen unlock settings

Choose settings for unlocking your screen.

1.From the Home screen, touch Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Location & security.

2.Touch Set screen lock/Change screen lock for these settings:

•None: Touch to disable all screen lock settings.

•Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a touch gesture you create and use to unlock your device. Follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock pattern.

•PIN: Touch to select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen.

•Password: Touch to create a password for unlocking the screen.

Passwords

Visible passwords

When enabled, password characters will display briefly as you touch them while entering passwords.

1.From a Home screen, touch Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Location & security.

2.Touch Visible passwords to enable or disable brief displays of password characters. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box.

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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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