Folders

Place Folders on the Home screen to organize items together on 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 Folders, then touch a selection:

New folder: Create a new empty folder.

All contacts: Create a folder containing all contacts.

Contacts with phone numbers: Create a folder containing contacts with stored phone numbers.

Received list from Bluetooth: Create a folder containing a list of items received via Bluetooth.

Recent documents: List of the latest files stored to your phone.

Starred contacts: Create a folder containing contacts marked as Favorites.

Removing Folders

Touch and hold the Folder until Remove appears at the bottom of the display, then drag the Folder to the Trashcan.

Wallpaper

Choose a picture to display in the background of the Home screen. You can choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images, or select a picture you’ve taken with the Camera or downloaded.

1.From the Home screen, touch and hold on the screen to display the Add to Home screen menu, then touch Wallpapers.

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From the Home screen, touch Menu Wallpaper.

2.Choose a source for images:

Gallery: Access the Gallery to choose a picture from an installed memory card. Touch a picture to select it, then use the crop tool to resize the picture, if desired. Touch Save to save the picture as wallpaper.

Live wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded interactive animated wallpapers. Touch a wallpaper to see an example, then touch Set wallpaper.

Wallpaper gallery: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images. Touch a wallpaper, then touch Set wallpaper.

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Samsung SCH-I500 Choose a source for images, Removing Folders, From the Home screen, touch Menu Wallpaper

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.