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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.
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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 Upload photos and videos to the web ..... .. 70 Use Java-powered games and applications ......... ................. .............. ...... 72 Synchronise data ............... ................. ...... 73 Use RSS feeds ......................
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 Turn off the phon e near medi cal equipment Y our phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities.
6 safety and usage inform ation • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty , dirty areas to preve nt damage to moving part s. • Y our phone is a complex electronic device— protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage. • Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper oper ation.
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 Access an application using the Gate key T o access entertainm ent applications, 1. Press the Gate key . 2. Select an application by rotating the cube to the appropriate side or sel ecting an icon at the bottom line of the screen.
27 using basic functions • T ap the top of the phon e twice within 1 second to pause or resu me playback, or captur e a photo. • Snap the phone left or right and then quickly b ack to the initial position to launch an applicatio n.
28 using ba sic fu nctio ns 4. Shake the phone more than 3 times to close the current application. Tips for usin g the mo tion-related actions: • Perform the actions within 1 secon d. • Wait at least 1 second before per forming the actions. • Learn the actions by following the motion tutorial.
29 using basic functions Move the widgets to the id le screen 1. Open the widget too lbar . 2. Drag a widget from t he widget toolbar to the idle screen. Y ou can position the widget anywhere on the screen. Change the w idgets 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Widget .
30 using ba sic fu nctio ns Customise your phone Get more from your phone by customising it to match your preferences. Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode, press the V olume key up or down and adjust the key tone volume.
31 using basic functions 3. Select Voice call ringtone or Video call ringtone . 4. Select a ringtone from the list and select Save . 5. Select Save . T o switch to another profile , select it from the list. Activate Etiquette pause Y ou can temporarily mute all phone sounds by placing the phone face down when Etiquette pause is activated.
32 using ba sic fu nctio ns 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.
33 using basic functions For a video call, select → Video call . 3. T o end the call, press [ ]. 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.
34 using ba sic fu nctio ns • T o end a call, press the headset button. 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 .
35 using basic functions Enter text With your phone’ s touch screen, you can enter text and create me ssages or notes. 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.
36 using ba sic fu nctio ns 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.
37 using basic functions 5. If you selected a header , select Retrieve to view the body of the email. Add and find cont acts Learn the basics of using the phon ebook feature. Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a ph one number .
38 using ba sic fu nctio ns Use basic camera fun ctions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press the Cam era key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view . 3. Aim the lens at the subjec t and make any adjustments.
39 using basic functions Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, press the Cam era key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view . 3. Select to switch to Recording mode. 4. Aim the lens at the subjec t and make any adjustments.
40 using ba sic fu nctio ns 4. Control the FM radio using the following icons: If you want to get infor mation about the song you hear , select More → Find music . X p. 58 Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web.
41 using basic functions 3. Control playback using the following icons: Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Browse web pages 1.
42 using ba sic fu nctio ns 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons: Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Bookmar ks . 2. Select Add . 3. Enter a page title an d a web address (URL). 4. Select Save . Use the Goo gle services Learn how to use various Google services.
43 using basic functions Connect to Maps T o search the map, 1. In Menu mode, select Go ogle → Maps . 2. Scroll through the map . 3. Zoom in or out on the location you want. T o search for a specific location, 1. In Menu mode, select Go ogle → Maps .
44 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 .
45 using advanced functions 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.
46 using advanced functi ons 5. T o end the multiparty call, press [ ]. 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.
47 using advanced functions 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.
48 using advanced functi ons 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.
49 using advanced functions 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.
50 using advanced functi ons 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.
51 using advanced functions 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.
52 using advanced functi ons 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.
53 using advanced functions Before capturing a video, select to access the following options: Customise came ra settings Before capturing a photo, select → to access the following settings: WDR Adju.
54 using advanced functi ons 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.
55 using advanced functions 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.
56 using advanced functi ons 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 .
57 using advanced functions 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 .
58 using advanced functi ons 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.
59 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.
60 using tools and appl ications 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 .
61 using tools and applications Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bl uetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM or USIM card on y our phone. T o activate Remote SIM mo de, 1. In Menu mode, select Bluetooth → Settings .
62 using tools and appl ications Search for and c onnect to a WLAN 1. In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi → Search . 2. Select a network icon → Add and ad d a connection profile. 3. In Menu mode, select Internet or Communities , or in Idle mode, select a web-based widget.
63 using tools and applications 8. Select the Once drop-down menu and select the number of times to repeat the S OS message. 9. Select Save → Yes . T o send an SOS messa ge, the touc h screen and keys must be locked. Press the V olume key four times.
64 using tools and appl ications View the phone displa y on a TV Learn to view files by connecting you r phone to a TV . 1. With the TV on, connect your phone to the TV with a TV out cable.
65 using tools and applications Make a fake call T o make a fake call, press and hold the Volume key down in Idle mode. T o change the delay time before fake calls, in Menu mode, select Settings → Application settings → Call → Fake call → Fake call tim er → an option → Save .
66 using tools and appl ications Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Apply effects to images 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. 2. Select . 3. Select Edit → Effects → an effect option (filter , style, warp , or parti al blur).
67 using tools and applications Transform an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images.” 2. Select Edit → Transform → Resi ze , Rotate , or Flip . 3. Rotate or flip the im age as desired and select Done .
68 using tools and appl ications 2. Select Edit → Memo on scree n . 3. Select a colour , write a memo on the screen, and select Done . 4. Save the edited image with a ne w file name. Refer to steps 5-7 in “Apply effects to images.” Print images Learn to print your image with a USB connection or the Bluetooth wireless feature.
69 using tools and applications 3. Select an image or video category → an image or video and se lect Add . For an image, select the duration that the im age displays. 4. Select More → Files to add more images or videos. 5. Select Edit → Trim . 6.
70 using tools and appl ications Insert text 1. Open images and videos to be edited. Refer to steps 1-4 in “T rim any segment.” 2. Select Edit → Insert → Text . 3. Select t o play the vide o and select Start mark at the point where yo u want th e text to be displayed.
71 using tools and applications Set your favourite destination list 1. In Menu mode, select Communities . 2. Select Yes to set your favorite destination list (if necessary). 3. Select Accept to confirm th at you agree to the general disclaimer . 4. Select the destinations you want to add an d select Save .
72 using tools and appl ications Use Java-powered game s and applications Learn to use games and applications powere d by award-winning Java technology . Download games or applications 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more → More games . Y our phone connects to the website preset by your service provider .
73 using tools and applications Synchronise data Learn to synchr onise th e co ntacts, calendar events, tasks, and memos with the web server you have specified. T o synchronise the contacts, calendar events, tasks, and ema ils, specify a Microsoft Exchange server .
74 using tools and appl ications 6. Select a synchronisation profile. Synchronisation with th e Microsoft Exchange server you have specified starts. T o synchronise all items, 1. In Menu mode, select Exchange ActiveSync . 2. Select Sync . T o synchronise emails only , 1.
75 using tools and applications Update and read RSS feeds 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → RSS feeds . 2. Select Update → a feed → Update → Yes . 3. Select a feed category → an updated feed. Launch the Sa msung Mobile Navigator In Menu mode, select Navigation .
76 using tools and appl ications View your current positio n Learn to determine the latitude, longitude, and altitude of your current position using th e global navigation satellite system. Y ou must be in outdoors for using th e satellite. In Menu mode, select Set tings → Phon e settings → GPS settings → GPS position .
77 using tools and applications Create a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select World clock . 2. Select → Add . 3. Select a time zone. 4. T o set daylight saving time, selec t . 5. Select OK to create your worl d clock. The world clock is set as the second c lock.
78 using tools and appl ications 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.
79 using tools and applications 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.
80 using tools and appl ications 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 .
81 using tools and applications 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 befor e contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages may appear: Message Try this to solv e the problem: Insert SIM card to access network services Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is installed correct ly .
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, 77 deactivating, 78 stopping, 78 battery charging, 19 installing, 17 low battery indicator, 20 Bluetooth activating, 59 receiving data, 60 remote SIM mode, 61 sending data, 60.
e index conference calls see calls, multiparty contacts adding, 37 creating groups, 47 finding, 37 linking from photos, 48 converter see tools, convertor countdown timer see tools, countdown timer dis.
f index Microsoft Exchange synchronisation 73 mobile tracker 63 multimedia see messages music finding 58 music player creating playlists, 56 customising, 56 listening to music, 40 synchronising, 55 na.
g index timer see tools, countdown timer tools alarm, 77 calculator, 78 calendar, 81 convertor, 78 countdown timer, 79 image editor, 66 mobile blog, 70 RSS feeds, 74 sketch memo, 79 stopwatch, 79 task.
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibi lity that th e product GSM 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). 06/2009. Rev . 1.
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