Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Mini Diary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Mobile AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

News & Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

ThinkFree Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Write & Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Section 12: Settings

107

Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Wireless & network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Call settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Location & security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Accounts & sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Language & keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Voice input & output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Date & time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 About phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Setup wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Section 13: Health and Safety Information

136

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals

136

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information . . .

140

Smart Practices While Driving

141

Battery Use and Safety

143

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling

144

UL Certified Travel Charger

145

Display / Touch-Screen

145

GPS & AGPS

146

Emergency Calls

147

Care and Maintenance

147

Responsible Listening

148

Operating Environment

150

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations

 

for Wireless Devices

152

Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device

153

FCC Notice and Cautions

154

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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.