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Samsung SCH-I500RKAUSC user manual Pictures and Video, Camera, Taking Pictures

Models: SCH-I500 SCH-I500RKAUSC

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Section 9: Pictures and Video

Camera

Use your phone’s built-in Camera to take pictures and record video.

▶From a Home screen, touch Applications ➔

Camera.

Mode Button

Camera

Image Viewer

Options tab

Important!: Do not take take photos of people without their permission. Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed. Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy.

Taking Pictures

1.From a Home screen, touch Applications ➔

Camera.

2.Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your picture by aiming the lens at the subject.

•Touch the screen to focus the camera on the area you touched.

•Press the Volume Key to zoom in or out.

•To configure settings, see “Camera Options” on page 79.

3.To take the picture, touch the Camera button.

4.After taking a picture, touch Image Viewer to view the picture. While viewing the picture, use these options:

•Touch the zoom icons to zoom incrementally, or double-tap on the picture to zoom all the way in or out.

•Touch Delete to erase the picture.

•Touch Share to send the picture via AllShare, Bluetooth, Gmail, Messaging,or Picasa.

•Touch Set as to assign the picture as a contact icon, or as wallpaper.

•Touch Back to return to the Camera to take more pictures.

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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.