Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GT-I5500M Samsung
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GT -I5500M user manual.
Using this manual 2 Using this manual Thank you for pur chasing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide y ou with high qualit y mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’ s exceptional technology and high standar ds.
Using this manual 3 Cop yright information Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: • This product has an Android platf orm based on Linux, which can be expanded by a variety of JavaScript-based software.
Using this manual 4 • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems , Inc. • and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorpora ted under licence from SRS Labs, Inc. • Wi-F i®, the Wi-F i CERTIFIED logo, and the W i-Fi logo are registered tr ademar ks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Contents 5 C ontents Assembling ............................................. 9 Unpack .................................................................. 9 Install the SIM card and battery ...................... 9 Charge the battery ..................
Contents 6 P ersonal information .......................... 57 Contacts .............................................................. 57 Calendar .............................................................. 59 Memo .................................
Contents 7 Acc ess the Settings menu ............................... 78 Wir eless & networks ......................................... 78 Call settings ........................................................ 79 Sound & display ...............
Contents 8 T ex t-to-speech ................................................... 86 Date & time ......................................................... 87 About phone ...................................................... 87 T roubleshooting ....
Assembling 9 Assembling Unpack Check your product box f or the following items: • Mobile device • Battery • T ravel adapter (charger) • User manual Use only Samsung-approved software . Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not cov ered by your manufacturer's warranty.
Assembling 10 3 Inser t the SIM card. • Place the SIM card into the devic e with the gold- coloured contacts facing down. • If you do not insert a SIM card, you can only use your device ’ s non-net work services and some menus.
Assembling 11 Charge the batt er y Before using the device f or the rst time, you must charge the battery. Y ou can charge the device with the pr ovided travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable. Use only Samsung-approved char gers and cables.
Assembling 12 3 Plug the large end of the trav el adapter into a pow er outlet. • Y ou can use the device while it is charging , but it may take longer to fully charge the battery . • While charging , the device may heat up . This is normal and should not aect your device ’ s lifespan or performance.
Assembling 13 Inser t a memor y card (optional) T o store additional multimedia les, y ou must inser t a memory card. Y our device accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).
Assembling 14 › Remove the memory card Before remo ving a memory card, rst unmount it for safe removal. 1 In Idle mode, select → Settings → SD card, USB Mass Storage & phone stor age → Unmount SD card . 2 Remove the back cov er . 3 Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device.
Assembling 15 Attach a hand str ap (optional) 1 Remove the back cov er . 2 Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. 3 Replace the back cover . › F ormat the memor y card Formatting y our memor y card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device .
Getting started 16 Getting star ted T urn your de vice on and o T o turn on your device, pr ess and hold [ ]. I f necessary, enter y our PIN and selec t OK . Y our device will automatically connect to the cellular network. T o turn o your device, 1 Press and hold [ ].
Getting started 17 › Keys Key F unction Menu/Home Press [ ] to open a list of options available on the current screen; Pr ess [ ] to return to the idle screen; Pr ess and hold [ ] to open the list of recent applications. 4-way navigation Scroll through applications or menu options.
Getting started 18 › Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider . Icon Denition Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected.
Getting started 19 Icon Denition New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Silent mode activated Airplane mode activated Music playback in progress Err.
Getting started 20 • For optimal use of the t ouch screen, remove the screen protection lm befor e using your device. • Y our touch screen has a lay er that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body . For best performance, tap the t ouch screen with your ngertip.
Getting started 21 Get to know the idle screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. F rom the idle screen, you can view y our device’ s status and access applications. The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to switch panels.
Getting started 22 2 Drag the item to the trash. 3 When the item and the trash bar turn red, r elease the item. › Use shortcuts panel In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag y our nger down to open the shortcuts panel.
Getting started 23 • When you use applications pro vided by Google, you must have a Google acc ount. If you do not have a Google account, y ou can sign up for a Google account. • If you tap and hold an application, it will be added to the Idle screen.
Getting started 24 Cust omize your de vice Get more from your device b y customising it to match your preferenc es. › Set the current time and date 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Date & time . 2 Set the time and date and change other options.
Getting started 25 3 Select Save or Set wallpaper . Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your devic e. › Activate animation f or switching windows 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Sound & display → Animation .
Getting started 26 • Once you set an unlock pattern, your devic e will require the pattern each time y ou turn it on. If you do not want the device to requir e the pattern, clear the check box next to Require pattern in Location & security . • If you forget the unlock pattern, bring your devic e to a Samsung Service Centre to unlock it.
Getting started 27 › Enter te xt using the Swype keyboard 1 Select the rst character of a word and drag your nger to the second character without releasing the nger from the screen. 2 Pause on the second char ac ter for a moment and drag the nger to the next character .
Getting started 28 › Enter te xt using the Samsung keypad 1 Select → a text input method. Option F unction Qwe rt y Keypad Select characters on the QWERT Y keypad. 3x4 Keypad Select characters on the keypad. Handwriting box 1 Write in an appropriat e column of the input box.
Getting started 29 • T o hide the Samsung keypad, press [ ]. • T o change the keypad settings, tap and hold . › Copy and past e text While you are ent ering text, you can use the copy and paste feature t o use tex t in other applications. 1 T ap and hold the text input eld.
Getting started 30 5 Select an application you want to access. › Install an application 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Market . 2 Select an item category → an item. 3 Select Install (for free it ems) or Buy → OK . If you select Install , the item will star t downloading immediately .
Getting started 31 T o install applications downloaded from websit es other than Android Market, you must select Settings → Applications → Unknown sources . Synchr onize data Y ou can synchronize data ( G oogle messages, calendar , and contacts) with various web servers and back up or restore your data.
Getting started 32 2 Select Add accoun t → an account type. 3 Follo w the on-screen instruc tions to complete the account setup . For online c ommunit y services, such as F acebook or MySpace, enter your user name and passw ord and select Log in .
Communication 33 C ommunication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customizing and using call-related f eatures. › Make and answer a call Y ou can use the buttons or the touch screen when y ou make, accept, end or r ejec t calls.
Communication 34 › Use options during a call Y ou can use the following options while a call is in progress: • T o adjust the voice volume , press the V olume key up or down.
Communication 35 › Vie w and dial missed calls Y our device will display the missed call icon when you have missed calls. Open the shortcuts panel and select a missed call. Selec t the call from the call log and press [ ] to dial. › Use additional fea tures Y ou can use various other call-related f eatures, such as call diverting or waiting.
Communication 36 Fr om the detail view , you can dial the number, send a message to the number or add the number to the phonebook or reject list. Messages Learn to creat e and send text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages, and view or manage messages you hav e sent or received .
Communication 37 › Vie w a text or multimedia message 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Messaging . Y our messages are grouped in to message threads by contact. 2 Select a contact. 3 Select a text or multimedia message from the message thread.
Communication 38 have labeled a message, its label appears in a c oloured rectangle on the message. › Send an email message 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gmail . 2 Press [ ] → C ompose . 3 Enter a name or address in the recipien t eld.
Communication 39 › Organize email by labels Y ou can organize your email b y labeling your messages, adding stars to mark important messages and archiving messages. Y ou can sort messages by label lter . Add a label to a message 1 Fr om the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message.
Communication 40 5 Follo w the on-screen instruc tions. › Send an email message 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email → an email account. 2 Press [ ] → Compose . 3 Enter a name or address in the recipien t eld. 4 Press [ ] and select Add Cc/Bcc to add mor e recipients.
Communication 41 • T o forward the message to other people, press [ ] → Forward . T alk Learn to chat with friends and family via Google T alk™. This featur e may be unavailable depending on your region. › Add friends to y our friend list 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select T alk .
Communication 42 4 Select Send invitation to start a conversation. › Start a chat 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select T alk . 2 Select a friend from the friend list. T he chat screen opens. 3 Enter your message and select Send . T o insert emoticons, press [ ] → More → Insert smiley .
Entertainment 43 Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view phot os and videos. Y ou can take photos at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 pix els (2 mega pixels) and videos at resolutions up t o 320 x 240 pixels. T o use the camera, you must rst insert a memory card.
Entertainment 44 Number F unction 8 Adjust the brightness; Select + to increase or – to decr ease. 9 View the photo or video you captur ed last. 4 Press the Volume key to z oom in or out. 5 Press the C onr m key to take a photo . The photo is saved aut omatically.
Entertainment 45 › Capture a panor amic photo Y ou can take wide panoramic photos using P anorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient f or photographing landscapes. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera . 2 Rotate the device counter-clockwise to landscape view .
Entertainment 46 › Customiz e camera settings Before taking a photo, select → to access the following options: Option F unction White balance Adjust the colour balance acc ording to lighting conditions. Eects Apply a special eect, such as sepia or black and white tones.
Entertainment 47 Setting Function GPS Set the camera to include location information for y our photos. T o improve GPS sig nals, avoid using your phone in the following conditions: • - inside a buil.
Entertainment 48 4 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. 6 2 3 4 5 7 8 1 Number F unction 1 Check the camcorder status and settings.
Entertainment 49 7 Select or press the Conrm key t o stop recording . The video is saved automa tically . The camera may not be able to pr operly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed. After capturing videos, select to view the captured videos.
Entertainment 50 Galler y Learn to view photos and play videos sa ved in your device's memory and memor y card. › Supported le formats T ype Format Image Extension: bmp, gif , jpg, png Video • Extension: 3gp , mp4 • Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.
Entertainment 51 › Play a video 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery . 2 Select a folder → a video (with the icon) to pla y. 3 Rotate the device counter-clockwise to landscape view . 4 Control playback with the f ollowing keys: 1 2 3 4 Number F unction 1 Pause pla yback; Select to resume playback.
Entertainment 52 Music Learn to listen to y our favourite music while on the go with the music player . For details about le f ormats that the music player supports, see "Supported le formats.
Entertainment 53 Number F unction 5 Activate Shue mode. 6 Change the repeat mode (o , repeating a le, or repeating all les). 7 Skip forward; Scan forward in a le (tap and hold). › Create a pla ylist 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Music .
Entertainment 54 Option F unction 5.1 channel Set whether or not to activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Equalizer Select a default equalizer type.
Entertainment 55 Number F unction 3 Change the frequency by 0.1 MHz. 4 Search for an available r adio station. 5 Add the current radio station t o the favourites list. 6 Change the sound output (headset or device's speaker). › Save a r adio station automatically 1 Plug the supplied headset into the device.
Entertainment 56 3 Adjust the following settings t o customize your FM radio: Option F unction Region Select your region. Background playing Set whether or not to run the FM radio in the background while using other applications.
Personal information 57 P ersonal informa tion Con tacts Learn to creat e and manage a list of your personal or business contacts stored on the phone ’ s memor y or SIM card. Y ou can save names, mobile phone numbers , home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more f or your contacts.
Personal information 58 › Set a speed dial number 1 In Idle mode, select . 2 Press [ ] → Speed dial . 3 Select a location number → a contact. Y ou can quickly dial this number by tapping and holding the location number from the dialing screen. › Create y our namecard 1 In Idle mode, select .
Personal information 59 3 Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group . 4 Select Save . › Copy c ontac ts 1 In Idle mode, select . 2 Press [ ] → More → C opy contacts . 3 Select a copy option (from the phone to the SIM or USIM card or vice versa).
Personal information 60 T o view events of a specic date , 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar . 2 Select a date on the calendar . I n month view , days with scheduled events are indicat ed by a green bar . T o select today's date, pr ess [ ] → To d a y .
Personal information 61 › Vie w memos 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Memo . 2 Select a memo to view its details. T o view all details of memos from the memo list, press [ ] → Maximize . Y ou can send the memo to others via Bluetooth or Email by tapping and holding the memo, and selecting an option.
Web 62 We b Internet Learn to access and bookmark your fav ourite web pages. • Y ou may incur additional charges f or accessing the web and downloading media. F or details, contact your service provider . • Available icons ma y var y depending on your region.
Web 63 › Open multiple pages Y ou can open multiple pages and switch back and forth between them. 1 While browsing a w eb page, press [ ] → New window . 2 Open another web page on the new window . 3 Press [ ] → W indows → New window t o open more web pages.
Web 64 Layar Layar allows y ou to browse locations f or real-time local information or maps through the camera of y our device and to share the information with others . In Idle mode, open the application list and select Laya r . GPS function must be enabled in order to use this feature .
Web 65 › Search for a specic location 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Maps . 2 Press [ ] → Search . 3 Use one of the following methods: • Enter the address. • Enter the company name or cat egor y of the business. • Select an address you have visited fr om the drop- down menu.
Web 66 Y ou T ube Y ou Tube is a free online video streaming service. L ear n to view and share videos via Y ouT ube. • This featur e may be unavailable depending on your region. • Available options may v ar y depending on your region or service provider .
Web 67 › Share videos 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Y ouT ube . 2 T ap and hold a video. 3 Select Share . 4 Select a share option. Market Y ou can download games, ringtones , or other applications from the Android Market. This featur e may be unavailable depending on your region.
Web 68 2 Search for a le and download it to the devic e. ► p . 30.
Connectivity 69 C onnec tivit y Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging inf ormation over a distance of about 10 metres (33 feet) without r equir ing a physical connection. Y ou do not need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth.
Connectivity 70 › Send data using the Bluetooth wireless featur e 1 Select a le or item, such as a contact, memo, task, or media le, from an appropriat e application or My Files . 2 Press [ ] → Share or Send namecard via → Bluetooth . 3 Search for and paired with a Bluetooth-enabled device.
Connectivity 71 An active WLAN running in the background will consume battery power . T o preserve batter y power , activate the WLAN only when needed. › Find and c onnec t to a WLAN 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → W ireless & networks → W i-Fi settings .
Connectivity 72 AllShare Learn to use the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA ) service that enables you to share media les between DLNA-enabled devices in your home over a WLAN. Y ou must rst activate the WLAN feature and add a WLAN prole.
Connectivity 73 › Play y our les on another DLNA- enabled device 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select AllShare . 2 Select Play le from m y phone on another player . 3 Select a media categor y → a le. 4 Select Add to playlist .
Connectivity 74 › Play les of one devic e on the other device 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select AllShare . 2 Select Play le from server on another play er via my phone . Y our device automatically searches f or DLNA- enabled devices.
T ools 75 T ools Clock Learn to use clock display on the Idle scr een, and set and control alarms for important events . › Use the clock display 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Clock . 2 While using the clock display , use the following features: • T o create or delete an alarm, select .
T ools 76 My Files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of les stor ed a memory card. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select My Files . 2 Select a folder → a le. T o move up one level in the le dir ec tory, select Up .
T ools 77 • T o save the text as a memo or calendar event, select Save . 4 Send a message, log in to a community service to upload the text, or create a memo or event ac cording to the selected option. • T o use additional features using a le , such as moving, copying or renaming options , select More .
Settings 78 Settings Ac cess the Settings menu 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings . 2 Select a setting categor y and select an option. W ireless & networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. › Airplane mode Disable all wireless functions on your device.
Settings 79 Call settings Customize the settings f or calling features: › V oicemail ser vice Select your ser vice provider’ s voicemail service. Y ou can also select other voicemail services if you downloaded applications that support them. • Discover able : S et your device to be visible to other Bluetooth devices.
Settings 80 Sound & display Change the settings for various sounds on your device and for the display . • Silent mode : Activate Silent mode to mute the devic e. • Ringer volume : Adjust the volume lev el for the call ringtone. • Media volume : Set the default volume for music and videos.
Settings 81 Location & security Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card, and GPS functionality . • Use wireless networ ks : Set the device to use the wireless networking for checking locations, if supported in an application.
Settings 82 Applications Change the setting for managing installed applications . • Unknown sources : Select to download applications from any sourc e.
Settings 83 Privacy Change the settings for managing your settings and data. • Use My Location : Set the device to use y our cur rent location for Google services. • F ac tory data reset : Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data.
Settings 84 Language & keyboard Change the settings for text input. › Select locale Select a display language for all menus and applications, and a writing language for all text editors. › Swype • Language : Select a language for text input.
Settings 85 › Samsung keypad • Keypad types : Select the default input method, such as the QWERT Y keyboard, traditional keypad , or handwriting screen. • Writing language : Select a language for text input. • XT9 : Activate XT9 mode to enter text using Pr edic tive input mode.
Settings 86 T ext-to-speech Change the settings for the text-to-speech feature tha t reads aloud text from messages or applications that support the feature. • Listen to an example : Listen t o the spoken text for an example. • Install voice data : Do wnload and install voice data for the text-to-speech feature.
Settings 87 Date & time Access and alter the f ollowing settings to control how time and date are display ed on your device: • Automatic : A utomatically update the time when you move across time z ones. • Set date : Set the current date manually .
T roubleshooting 88 T roubleshooting When you turn on y our device or while you are using the device, it pr ompts you to enter one of the following c odes : Code T r y this to solve the problem: Passw ord When the device lock featur e is enabled, you must enter the passw ord you set for the device .
T roubleshooting 89 Y our device freezes or has fa tal errors If your device freezes or hangs , you may need to close programs or reset the devic e to regain functionalit y . I f your device is froz en and unresponsive, press and hold the Volume key up and [ ] simultaneously for 8-10 seconds .
T roubleshooting 90 Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • Ensure that you ar e not covering the built-in microphone. • Ensure that the microphone is close to y our mouth. • If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected. Audio quality is poor • Ensure that you ar e not blocking the device's internal antenna.
T roubleshooting 91 Y our device is hot to the touch When you use applications that requir e more power or use applications on your device f or an extended period of time, your device may f eel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not aect your device's lifespan or performance.
T roubleshooting 92 Error messages appear when opening music les Some music les may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you r eceive error messages when opening music les on your device, try the following: • Fr ee some memory by transferring les to a PC or deleting les from your device .
T roubleshooting 93 Another Bluetooth device is not loca ted • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless f eature is activated on your device. • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless f eature is activated on the device you wish to connect to , if necessar y .
Safety and usage information 94 Safety and usage informa tion This safety and usage information should be f ollowed to safely use your device . Safety warnings Keep your devic e away from small children and pets Keep your device and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.
Safety and usage information 95 T urn o the device in potentially explosiv e environmen ts Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn o your device whenev er directed by warning signs or instructions.
Safety and usage information 96 F ollow all safety warnings and regula tions Comply with any regula tions that restrict the use of a mobile device in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approv ed accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage y our device or cause injury.
Safety and usage information 97 • Avoid using or st oring your device in dusty , dir ty areas to prevent damage to mo ving parts. • Y our device is a complex electronic device—protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage. • Do not paint your device, as paint can clog mo ving parts and prevent proper oper ation.
Safety and usage information 98 Allow only qualied personnel to service your device Allowing unqualied personnel to service your device may result in damage to your devic e and will void your manufacturer’ s warranty .
Safety and usage information 99 Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg , Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead abov e referenc e levels. If batteries are not pr operly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment.
Safety and usage information 100 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Safety and usage information 101 WCDMA 850 WCDMA 1900 Head: 0.36 W/lg Head: 1.26 W/kg Body-worn: 0.34 W/kg Body-worn: 0.36 W/kg Owners Record The model number , regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment.
Warr ant y 102 W arranty › Standard Limited Warr anty What is C overed and F or How Long? SAMSUNG Electronics Canada Inc. (SAMSUNG) warrants to the original purchaser (“Pur chaser ”) that SAMSUN.
Warr ant y 103 reconditioned or new Pr oduc t. Repaired/replaced leather cases, pouches and holsters will be warranted f or a period of ninety (90) days. All other repair ed/replaced Product will be warranted for a period equal to the r emainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days, whichev er is longer .
Warr ant y 104 PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF , OR INABILIT Y TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIREC TL Y OR INDIREC TL Y FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUC T OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS W ARRA.
Warr ant y 105 OR EQUIPMENT LIE SOLEL Y WITH THE PURCHASER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR, OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRD-P ART Y SOFT W ARE OR EQUIPMENT , AS THE CASE MA Y BE.
Warr ant y 106 written approval. Specications and availability subject to change without notice..
Index 107 Index access codes 88 airplane mode 16 alarms creating 75 deactivating 76 stopping 75 AllShare 72 battery charging 11 installing 9 Bluetooth activating 69 nding and pairing with devices 7.
Index 108 adding items 21 adding panels 23 internet see web browser language 84 Layar 64 map Google 64 memory card formatting 15 inserting 13 removing 14 memos creating 61 viewing 61 menu screen email.
Index 109 call settings 79 date & time 87 language & keyboard 84 location & security 81 privacy 83 SD card, USB Mass Storage & phone storage 83 search 84 sound & display 80 text-to.
Index 110 videos capturing 48 playing 51 voice calls answering 33 making 33 using options 34 voice mail 38 web brow ser adding bookmarks 63 browsing web pages 62 WLAN activating 71 nding and connec.
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