Editing the Primary Shortcuts

1.From the Home screen, touch Applications.

2.Touch Menu Edit.

3.Touch and hold an icon, then drag it to replace a primary shortcut.

4.When you are finished, touch Menu Save.

Widgets

Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place on the Home screen to access favorite features.

Adding Widgets to the Home screen

1.Navigate to the desired Home screen, then touch and hold on the screen to display the Add to Home screen menu.

2.Touch Widgets, then touch a widget to add it to the Home screen.

Removing Widgets

Touch and hold the Widget until Remove appears at the bottom of the display, then drag the Widget to the

Trashcan.

Widgets

AccuWeather Clock: Displays weather for customer selected cities.

Buddies now: Create one touch shortcuts to your favorite Contacts and to your social networking sites.

Calendar:Record events and appointments to manage your schedule.

Calendar Clock: Display an analog clock with the current date.

Daily Briefing: Monitor the weather, financial information, news and your schedule from one convenient location on the Home screen. Appears on the Home screen by default. For more information, see “Daily Briefing” on page 95.

Days: Display and maintain a daily Diary.

Dual Clock: Display two time zones.

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Samsung SCH-I500RKAUSC user manual Editing the Primary Shortcuts, Adding Widgets to the Home screen, Removing Widgets

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.