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ii using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile pho ne. T o get started quickly , refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.
using this manual iii Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device ar e the property of their respective owners: • Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, In c. worldwide. Bluetooth QD ID: B015 189 • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, I nc.
iv using this manual ABOUT DIVX VIDEO DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certif ied device that plays DivX video. Plays DivX ® video up to 320x240. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND This DivX ® Certified device must be registered with DivX in order t o play DivX V ideo-on-Demand (VO D) content.
v contents safety and usage information .................. 2 Safety warnings ................ .............. ............ 2 Safety precautions ......... ................. ............ 4 Important usage information ....................... 7 introducing your mobile phone .
vi contents using basic functions ............................ 23 Turn your phone on and off ..................... .. 23 Use the touch screen .............................. .. 24 Access menus ............................. ............. 25 Switch applications .
contents vii Edit videos .................. .............. ................ 70 Upload photos and videos to the web ..... .. 72 Use Java-powered games and applications ......... ................. .............. ...... 73 Synchronise data ..............
2 safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations an d ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Keep your phone away from sm all children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.
safety and usage informat ion 3 Install mobile phon es and equipment with caution Ensure that any m obile phones or relat ed equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. A void placing your phone and accessories near or in an air bag deploym ent area.
4 safety and usage inform ation Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments Do not use your phone at refuellin g points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. T urn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions.
safety and usage informat ion 5 Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible acce ssories may damage your phone or cause injury .
6 safety and usage inform ation Handle your phone careful ly and sensibly • Do not disassemble your phone due to a risk of electric shock. • Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage and will change the colour of the label that indicates water damage inside the phone.
safety and usage informat ion 7 Use your phone in th e normal position Avoi d contact with yo ur phone’ s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phon e and will void your warranty .
8 safety and usage inform ation Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or und eveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel.
safety and usage informat ion 9 Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electr onic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countri es with se parate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the pr oduct and its electronic accessories (e.
10 safety and usage inform ation Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the .
safety and usage informat ion 11 “THIRD P ARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSL Y OR IMPLIEDL Y , FOR ANY PURPOSE.
12 introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobi le phone’ s layout, keys, and icons. Unpack Check your product box for the following ite ms: • Mobile phone • Battery • .
introducing your mobile p hone 13 Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: The rear of your phone includes the following keys and feature s: Front camera lens for.
14 introducing your mobile phone Keys Key Function Dial Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers Menu Access Menu mode; Shows all active applications.
introducing your mobile p hone 15 Icons Learn about the ic ons that appear on your display . Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDP A.
16 introducing your mobile phone New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activa ted Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time Icon Definition.
17 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM or USIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular se.
18 assembling and preparin g your mobile phone T o install the SIM or USIM card and battery , 1. Remove the bat tery cover . 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. If the phone is on, pres s and hold [ ] to tur n it off. • Pla ce the SIM or USIM card in the phon e with the gold-c oloured cont acts faci ng down.
assembling and preparing your mobile phone 19 3. Insert the battery . 4. Replace the battery cover . Charge the batt ery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery . 1. Open the cover to the mu ltifunc tion jack on the top of the phone.
20 assembling and preparin g your mobile phone 3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 4. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outle t. 5. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone.
assembling and preparing your mobile phone 21 3. Lift the memory card h older and inser t a memory card as shown. 4. Close the memory card holder . 5. Lock the memory card holder . 6. Replace the battery cover . T o remove the memory card, remove th e battery cover , unlock and lift the memory card holder , and remove the memory card.
22 assembling and preparin g your mobile phone Attach a hand s trap (optional) 1. Remove the bat tery cover . 2. Slide a hand strap throug h the slot and hook it over the small projection.
23 using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off T o turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ ]. 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary). T o turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.
24 using ba sic fu nctio ns Use the tou ch scree n Y our phone’ s touch screen l ets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. • T ouch an icon to open a menu or launch an application. • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists.
25 using basic functions Access menus T o access your phone’ s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu or press the Menu key to access Menu mode. 2. Scroll left or right to a Menu mode screen. 3. Select a menu or option. 4. Select to move up one level; Pre ss [ ] to return to Idle mode.
26 using ba sic fu nctio ns Switch applications Y our phone allows you to multi-task by running multiple applications at the same time. Switch from one active applicat ion to another 1. Press and hold the Menu key to open a list of applications. 2. Scroll to an application and select it.
27 using basic functions Access an application by snapping the phone Learn to use a motion-activ ated shortcut for your favourite applications. 1. In Idle mode, pr ess and hold the Gate key . 2. Select Guide an d follow the motion tu torial. Y ou can learn the following actions.
28 using ba sic fu nctio ns • Quickly tilt the phone left or right and then qu ickly back to the initial position to launch an application. 3. When the entertainment applications screen appears, snap the phone in th e direction of the appropriate shortcut (left or right).
29 using basic functions 3. Select a menu to assign to the direction and select Save . 4. Select Save . Use widgets Learn to use widgets on the widget toolbar . Open the widget toolbar In Idle mode, select t he arrow at the bottom left of the screen to open the widget toolbar .
30 using ba sic fu nctio ns Use widget packages Group your favourite widgets togeth er as a widget package. T o create a widget package, 1. In Idle mode, scroll left or right to one of the idle screens. 2. Drag a widget from t he widget toolbar to the idle screen.
31 using basic functions Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen Y ou can adjust the intensity of the vibration when you touch the phone screen. 1. In Idle mode, press t he V olume key up or down. 2. Select Vibration and adjust the intensity of the vibration.
32 using ba sic fu nctio ns Activate Etiquette pause Y ou can temporarily mute all phone sounds by placing the phone face down when Etiquette pause is activated. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Mo tion settings → Etiquette pause → On . 2. Select Save .
33 using basic functions Unlock the touch screen with smart unlock By drawing a specified charac ter on the locked touch screen, you can unloc k the screen only , unlock and then make a c all to a speed dial number , or unlock and then launch an application.
34 using ba sic fu nctio ns Answer a call 1. When a call comes in, press [ ]. 2. For a video call, pr ess [ ] and select Show me to allow the calle r to see you via the front camera lens. 3. T o end the call, press [ ]. Adjust the volume T o adjust the volume during a call, press the V olume key up or down.
35 using basic functions Send and view messag es Learn to send and view te xt (SMS), mult imedia (MMS), and email messages. Send a text or multimedia message 1. In Idle mode, select Messages → Cre ate message → Message . 2. Select Tap to add recipient → Enter manually .
36 using ba sic fu nctio ns Change the text input method When you open the text input field, the virtual keypad appears. Select the Keypad drop-down menu and select one of the following input methods for entering text: • Keypad • Writing full sc. • Writing box 1 • Writing box 2 Enter text using the keypad 1.
37 using basic functions Enter text using the writing full screen 1. Change the text input method to Writing full sc. 2. Write each character anywhere on the scr een. T o change case or use numbers or symbols, select Abc . Enter text using the writing box 1 1.
38 using ba sic fu nctio ns Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a ph one number . 2. Select → Add to Phonebook → New . 3. Select Phone or SIM . 4. Enter contact information. 5. Select Save to add the contact to memory . Find a contact 1.
39 using basic functions 4. Press the Camera key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically . After capturing photos, select to view photos. View photos Use one of the following methods to view photos. • In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file.
40 using ba sic fu nctio ns 6. Select or press the Camera key to stop recording. The video is saved automatically . After capturing videos, select to view videos. View videos Use one of the following methods to view videos. • In Menu mode, select My files → Video s → My video clips → a video file.
41 using basic functions If you want to get infor mation about the song you hear , select More → Find music . X p. 59 Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. X p. 42 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio.
42 using ba sic fu nctio ns Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favo urite web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Home to launch your service provider’ s homepage. 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons: Bookmark your favourite web pages 1.
43 using basic functions Use the Goo gle service s Learn how to use various Google se rvices. Connect to Search 1. In Menu mode, select Go ogle → Search . 2. Enter a keyword in the search field. Connect to Mail 1. In Menu mode, select Go ogle → Mail .
44 using ba sic fu nctio ns 3. Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location. 4. Select Show directions to view on the map. T o enhance the map functionality , download GPS data files.
45 using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone’ s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Y our phone will display calls you have missed on the display .
46 using advanced functi ons 2. Select the number you want and select or press [ ] to dial. Hold a call or retrieve a held call Select Hold to plac e a call on hold or select Retrieve to retrieve a held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number d uring a call: 1.
47 using advanced functions Call an inte rnationa l number 1. In Idle mode, select K eypad and touch and hold 0 to insert the + character . 2. Enter the complete number you wan t to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then select → Voice call or press [ ] to dial.
48 using advanced functi ons Use advanced ph onebook function s Learn to create namecards, set favourite numbers, and create groups of contacts. Create a namecard 1. In Idle mode, select Phon ebook → More → My namecard . 2. Enter your personal details.
49 using advanced functions Link your photos to contacts Learn to tag fa ces in your photos to make calls or send messages from photos. T o link your photos to contacts, 1. In Menu mode, select Photo contacts . 2. Select Add → a photo. 3. Select Edi t to add a tag to a person’s face.
50 using advanced functi ons Create a multimedia template 1. In Idle mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates . 2. Select Create to open a new template window . 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subje ct and desired at tachments, to u se as your template.
51 using advanced functions Use advanced c amera functio ns Learn how to capture photos in various mode s and customise camera settings. Capture photos by using options preset for various scenes 1. In Idle mode, press the Cam era key to turn on the camera.
52 using advanced functi ons 7. Slowly move the phone to the direction you selected. The phone ca ptures the next photo automatically . 8. Repeat step 7 to comp lete the panoramic photo. 9. Select to save the panoramic p hoto. Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1.
53 using advanced functions 3. Select → Frame . 4. Select a frame and press the Camera key . 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Camera key to take a photo with the frame. Capture videos in slow motion 1. In Idle mode, press the Cam era key to turn on the camera.
54 using advanced functi ons Before capturing a video, select to access the following options: Customise came ra settings Before capturing a photo, select → to access the following settings: Blink d.
55 using advanced functions Before capturing a video, select → to access the following settings: Use advanced music functio ns Learn to prepa re music files, crea te playlists, an d store radio stations.
56 using advanced functi ons Copy music files to a memory card 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Mass storage → Save . 3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode . 4. Using an optional PC data cable, conne ct the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
57 using advanced functions 7. Select and drag the music files y ou want to the sync list. 8. Start synchronisation. Create a playlist 1. In Menu mode, select Music player → Playlists . 2. Select Create . 3. Enter a title for your new playlist. 4. T o assign an image to the playlist, select Tap to edit and select an image or captur e a new photo.
58 using advanced functi ons 4. Select Save . Record songs from the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio . 3. Select to start the FM radio. 4. Select More → Record to start re cording. 5. When you are finished recording, select Stop .
59 using advanced functions Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Menu mode, select F ind music . 2. Select Find music to conn ect to the server . 3. When your phone is successfully re gistered, select to record a part of music you want to find.
60 using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’ s tools and additional applicat ions. Use the Bluetooth wire less feature Learn about your phone’ s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchangin g data and using hands-free features.
61 using tools and applications Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Bluetooth → Search . 2. Select and drag a device icon into the centre . 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’ s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select Done .
62 using tools and appl ications Activate and con nect to a w ireless LAN (WLAN) Learn to activate and connect to a wireless LAN. Activate a WLAN 1. In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi . 2. Select the circ le in the centre to ac tivate a WLAN. Search for and connect to a WLAN 1.
63 using tools and applications T o connect to a WLAN using a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) access point, 1. In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi → Search . 2. Select a WPS ic on that has the icon and select Add . 3. Select WPS push button or WPS enter PIN depending on the AP device typ e.
64 using tools and appl ications 7. Select a player—the one that will play the media files. The media files start playback at the selected player . 8. Control playback using icons of your phone. Activate and send an SOS message In case of an emergency , you can send an SOS message asking for help.
65 using tools and applications Activate the mo bile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM c ard in your phone, the mobile tr acker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone.
66 using tools and appl ications Make fake ca lls Y ou can simulate fake incoming calls when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. Y ou can also make it appear as if you are talking on the phone by playing back a recorded voice. Record a voice 1.
67 using tools and applications Play a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Sounds → Voice clips . 2. Select a file. 3. Control the playback using the following ic ons: Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Apply effects to images 1.
68 using tools and appl ications 7. Enter a new file name for the image and select Done . Adjust an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images.” 2. Select Edi t → Adjust → an adjustment option (brightness, contrast, or colour).
69 using tools and applications 3. Draw the rectangle over the area you want to crop and select Crop → Done . 4. Save the edited image with a ne w file name. Refer to steps 5-7 in “Apply effects to images.” Insert a visual feature 1. Open an image to be edited.
70 using tools and appl ications 3. Select More → Print via → USB . 4. Set print options and print the image. T o print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature, 1. Open an image. X p. 39 2. Select More → Print via → Bluetooth . 3. Select a Bluetooth-enabl ed printer and pair with the printer .
71 using tools and applications 10. Enter a new file name and select Done . 11. T o check the file, select Yes (if necessary). Split videos 1. Open images and videos to be edited. Refer to steps 1-4 in “T rim any segment.” 2. Select Edit → Split .
72 using tools and appl ications Add sound track 1. Open images and videos to be edited. Refer to steps 1-4 in “T rim any segment.” 2. Select Additional audio track → Impor t sound . 3. Select Sounds → a sou nd category → a sound. 4. Save the edited video wit h a new file name.
73 using tools and applications Upload a file T o upload photos and videos, you must ha ve accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs. 1. In Menu mode, select Communities . 2. Select a destination you want to post to. 3. Enter the user ID and password of the destination.
74 using tools and appl ications Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more . 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- screen instructions. Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more → an application. 2. Select More to access a list of various options and settings for your application.
75 using tools and applications Synchronise data with a Microsoft Exchange server T o set a Microsoft Exchange server and synchronisation profile, 1. In Menu mode, select Exchange ActiveSync . 2. Specify Microsoft Exchange server settings. 3. Select Save .
76 using tools and appl ications Use RSS feeds Learn to use RSS feeds to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites. Add an RSS feed address 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → RSS feeds . 2. Select Add . 3. Select the address input field.
77 using tools and applications If this feature is not provided as default depending on your region or service pr ovider , you can install the navigation application by yourself.
78 using tools and appl ications Create and view world clocks Learn to view t he time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display . View a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select World clock . 2. Scroll through the world ma p and select a time zone you want.
79 using tools and applications 4. Select Save . Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop the alarm with out snooze. • Drag the slider to Stop to stop the alarm with snooze or drag the slider to Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period.
80 using tools and appl ications Set a countdow n timer 1. In Menu mode, select Timer . 2. Set the length of time to count down. 3. Select Start to begin the countdown. 4. When the timer expires, drag the slider to Stop to stop the alert. Use the stopwatch 1.
81 using tools and applications Create a new sketch 1. In Menu mode, select Dynamic canvas . 2. From the sketch toolbar , select to change the tool type. Y ou have the following tools: 3. Using the tools, make a sketch. 4. T o delete text, stamps , or image stamps that you added, select an item → More → Delete .
82 using tools and appl ications Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar . 2. Select More → View by day or View by week . Create events 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar .
a troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mo bile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the followi ng messages may appear: Messag e Try this to solv e the problem: Insert SIM card to access network services Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is installed correc tly .
b troubleshooting Y our phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Network error.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and tr y again. • Y ou cannot access som e options without a subscription.
c troubleshooting The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Y our battery is low . Recharge or re place the batte ry to continue usi ng the phone. The audio quality of the call is poor . • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’ s internal antenna.
d index alarms creating, 78 deactivating, 79 stopping, 79 battery charging, 19 installing, 17 low battery indicator, 20 Bluetooth activating, 60 receiving data, 61 remote SIM mode, 61 sending data, 61.
e index conference calls see calls, multiparty Connected home 63 contacts adding, 38 creating groups, 48 finding, 38 linking from photos, 49 converter see tools, convertor countdown timer see tools, c.
f index sending text, 35 viewing email, 37 viewing multimedia, 37 viewing text, 37 Microsoft Exchange synchronisation 75 mobile tracker 65 multimedia see messages music finding 59 music player creatin.
g index text creating memos, 80 entering, 35 messages, 35 timer see tools, countdown timer tools alarm, 78 calculator, 79 calendar, 82 convertor, 79 countdown timer, 80 image editor, 67 mobile blog, 7.
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Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibi lity that th e product GSM WCDMA W i-Fi Mobile Phone : S8000 to which this declaratio n relates, is in conformit y with the following standards and/or othe r normative doc uments.
Some of the contents in this manua l may differ fr om your phone depen ding on the softwar e of the phone or your servic e provider . World Wide Web http://www .samsungmobi le.com Printed i n Kor ea Code No.:GH68-24283A English (EU). 12/2010. Rev . 2.
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