Section 7: Web and Social Networking

YouTube

View and upload YouTube videos, right from your phone.

▶From a Home screen, touch Applications ➔

YouTube.

Browser (Google)

Your phone is equipped with a full HTML Browser, which allows you to access the internet.

▶From a Home screen, touch Applications ➔

Browser.

Navigating the web

Command Keys

•Touch Back to return to the previous page.

•Touch and hold Back to display a list of recent pages.

•To go forward, touch Menu ➔ Forward.

Touching and dragging

•Touch and drag your finger on the screen to navigate pages, and to reposition pages within the screen.

Entering text in a field

•While browsing, touch a text field to display the virtual QWERTY keyboard to enter text.

Zoom

•Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out.

Selecting items on a page

While browsing pages, use gestures and menus to navigate links on pages:

•Touch an item to select it.

•Touch a hyperlink to follow the link.

•Touch and hold on a hyperlink for these options:

–Open: Go to the linked page.

–Open in new window: Open a new window to display the linked page.

–Bookmark link: Add a bookmark to linked page (without loading it).

–Save link: Save the linked page to Download history.

–Share link: Send the link via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, or Message.

–Copy link URL: Save the link’s URL to the clipboard.

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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.
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