Navigation, Command Keys, Finger Gestures

Navigation

Navigate your phone’s features using the command keys and the touch screen.

Warning!: If your handset has a touch screen display, please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. For more information, see “Warranty Information” on page 155.

Command Keys

Menu Key

Touch Menu to display a context-sensitive menu of options for the current screen or feature.

Home Key

Touch Home to display the Home screen.

Touch and hold Home to launch a menu of recent applications, or to launch Task Manager.

Back Key

Touch Back to return to the previous screen, option or step.

Search Key

Touch Search to launch Quick Search, to search the web and your phone.

Context-sensitive Menus

While using your phone, context-sensitive menus offer options for the feature or screen. To access context-sensitive menus:

•Touch Menu.

•Touch and hold on an item.

Finger Gestures

Touch

Touch items to select or launch them. For example:

•Touch the on screen keyboard to enter characters or text.

•Touch a menu item to select it.

•Touch an application’s icon to launch the application.

Touch and Hold

Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold gesture. For example:

•Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it.

•Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options.

Swipe, Flick or Slide

Swipe, flick or slide your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. For example:

•Unlocking the screen

•Scrolling the Home screen or a menu

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-I500RKAUSC Navigation, Command Keys, Context-sensitive Menus, Finger Gestures

Models: SCH-I500 SCH-I500RKAUSC