Formatting a Memory Card

Formatting erases all content from the memory card and prepares it for use with your phone.

Formatting a Memory Card using Your Phone

1.From a Home screen, touch Menu Settings Storage.

2.Touch Unmount SD card.

3.After unmounting the SD card, touch Erase SD card.

4.Follow the prompts to confirm the formatting of the card.

Formatting a Memory Card using Your Computer

For best playback of songs stored on a microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory card, use the PC file system FAT32. Consult your computer and/or memory card reader documentation for information about formatting memory cards.

Transferring Files to a Memory Card

1.From a Home screen, touch Menu Settings USB Settings, then select Mass Storage.

2.Attach your phone to the computer with a USB cable. Your phone recognizes the connection and displays USB connected in the Annunciator Line and Notifications Panel.

3.Display the Notifications Panel, then touch USB connected. At the prompt, touch Connect USB storage to enable copying of files between your computer and the memory card.

4.At the prompt on the computer, select a transfer method:

Open device to view files using Windows Explorer. Drag and drop files from the PC to the memory card installed in your phone.

5.Transfer music files to the memory card. When finished, touch Stop, then you can disconnect the USB cable.

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Samsung SCH-I500RKAUSC user manual Transferring Files to a Memory Card, Formatting a Memory Card using Your Phone

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.