Managing a Google account

1.From a Home screen, touch Menu Settings Accounts & sync.

2.Tap your Google account to display the Data & synchronization screen.

3.Tap a setting to enable or disable synchronization. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box:

Sync Books: When enabled, synchronizes your Google eBooks with your phone’s Books. (For more information, refer to “Books” on page 92.)

Sync Contacts: When enabled, synchronizes your Google contacts with your phone’s Contacts.

Sync Gmail: When enabled, synchronizes your Gmail messages on your phone.

Sync Calendar: When enabled, synchronizes your Google calendar with your phone.

Adding a Corporate account

1.From a Home screen, touch Menu Settings Accounts & sync.

2.Touch Add account Corporate.

3.At the Add an Exchange account screen, enter your Email address and Password, then touch Next.

4.At the Exchange server settings screen, enter server settings, then touch Next. The phone communicates with the server to confirm your account.

5.At the Account options screen, select account settings, then touch Next.

6.At the Set up email screen, enter a name for the account (this name will display on screen). Touch Done.

7.At the Activate device administrator? screen, touch Activate to complete set-up.

8.Navigate to a Home screen, then touch Menu Settings Accounts & sync. Your Corporate account appears in the Manage accounts area of the Accounts & sync screen, and in the Email application.

Contacts and Accounts

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Samsung SCH-I500RKAUSC user manual Managing a Google account, Adding a Corporate account

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.