Samsung GT-S8600 User manual

Category
Smartphones
Type
User manual
GT-S8600
user manual
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Using this manual
Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device.
This device will provide you with high quality mobile
communication and entertainment based on Samsungs
exceptional technology and high standards.
This user manual has been specially designed to guide you
through the functions and features of your device.
Read me first
Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully
before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.
The descriptions in this manual are based on the default
settings of your device.
Images and screenshots used in this user manual may differ
in appearance from the actual product.
Content in this user manual may differ from the product,
or from software provided by service providers or carriers,
and is subject to change without prior notice. Refer to
www.samsung.com for the latest version of the user
manual.
Available features and additional services may vary by
device, software, or service provider.
Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on
Bada operating systems and may vary depending on the
users operating system.
Applications and their functions may vary by country,
region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for
performance issues caused by third-party applications.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry settings.
You may upgrade your mobile devices software by
accessing www.samsung.com.
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between Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting
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for such copyright infringement by the user.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will
see in this manual:
Warning—situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others
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your device or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information
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example:
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must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu
mode, select Settings
Wi-Fi (represents Settings,
followed by Wi-Fi)
[ ] Square bracketsdevice keys; for example: [
]
(represents the End key)
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Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics
This user manual is protected under international copyright
laws.
No part of this user manual may be reproduced, distributed,
translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording,
or storing in any information storage and retrieval system,
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trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS
Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated
under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.
Bluetooth
®
is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG,
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®
, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are
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DivX
®
, DivX Certified
®
,
and associated logos
are trademarks of Rovi
Corporation or its
subsidiaries and are used
under licence.
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of
their respective owners.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO
DivX
®
is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a
subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX
Certified
®
device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com
for more information and software tools to convert your files
into DivX videos.
DivX Certified
®
to play DivX
®
video up to HD 720p, including
premium content
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX Certified
®
device must be registered in order to play
purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain
your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your
device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information
on how to complete your registration.
Contents
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Assembling ............................................................. 10
Unpack .................................................................................... 10
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ........................ 11
Charge the battery ............................................................... 13
Insert a memory card (optional) ....................................... 15
Getting started ....................................................... 18
Turn your device on and off ............................................... 18
Get to know your device ..................................................... 19
Use the touch screen ........................................................... 24
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys ..................... 25
Access menus ........................................................................ 26
Launch and manage applications .................................... 28
Use widgets ............................................................................ 29
Customise your device ........................................................ 30
Enter text ................................................................................ 34
Communication ..................................................... 39
Calling ..................................................................................... 39
Logs .......................................................................................... 44
Messages ................................................................................ 45
Email ........................................................................................ 50
Chat .......................................................................................... 54
Social Hub .............................................................................. 54
Entertainment ........................................................ 55
Camera .................................................................................... 55
Videos ...................................................................................... 64
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Gallery ..................................................................................... 65
Music ....................................................................................... 67
Music Hub .............................................................................. 71
FM radio .................................................................................. 71
Personal information ............................................ 75
Contacts .................................................................................. 75
Calendar ................................................................................. 78
Task .......................................................................................... 80
Memo ...................................................................................... 81
Voice recorder ....................................................................... 81
Web .......................................................................... 84
Internet ................................................................................... 84
Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 87
Synchronise ........................................................................... 88
YouTube .................................................................................. 89
Google ..................................................................................... 89
Games ..................................................................................... 90
Mobile TV ............................................................................... 90
Music Shop ............................................................................. 90
Connectivity ........................................................... 91
Bluetooth ................................................................................ 91
Wi-Fi ......................................................................................... 93
AllShare ................................................................................... 96
Mobile network sharing ..................................................... 98
GPS ........................................................................................... 99
PC connections ................................................................... 101
VPN connections ................................................................ 103
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Tools ....................................................................... 105
Calculator ............................................................................. 105
Caster ..................................................................................... 105
Clock ...................................................................................... 106
Desk clock ............................................................................. 108
My files .................................................................................. 108
Polaris Office ........................................................................ 111
Voice cmd ............................................................................. 112
Settings .................................................................. 113
Access the Settings menu ................................................ 113
Flight mode .......................................................................... 113
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................... 113
Network ................................................................................ 113
Bluetooth .............................................................................. 114
Location ................................................................................ 114
Connectivity ........................................................................ 114
Sound .................................................................................... 115
Display .................................................................................. 115
General .................................................................................. 116
Accounts ............................................................................... 121
Notification .......................................................................... 121
Call .......................................................................................... 121
Messages .............................................................................. 122
Email ...................................................................................... 123
Contacts ................................................................................ 125
Calendar ............................................................................... 125
Task ........................................................................................ 126
Memo .................................................................................... 126
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Internet ................................................................................. 126
Gallery ................................................................................... 127
Samsung Apps .................................................................... 127
AllShare ................................................................................. 127
Communities upload ........................................................ 127
Search .................................................................................... 128
Desk clock ............................................................................. 128
Troubleshooting .................................................. 129
Safety precautions ............................................... 135
Index ...................................................................... 146
Assembling
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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
Battery
Quick start guide
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal
software may cause damage or malfunctions that are
not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.
The items supplied with your device and available
accessories may vary depending on your region or
service provider.
You can purchase additional accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your device.
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be
compatible with your device.
Assembling
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Install the SIM or USIM card and battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive
a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription
details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and
optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can
purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
If the device is on, press and hold the Power key and select
1
Yes to turn it off.
Press the button at the bottom of the back cover and slide
2
the back cover until it stops.
Do not slide the back cover too hard. Doing this may
separate the back cover from the device and cause
damage to the device.
Be careful not to damage your fingers when you slide
the back cover.
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Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured
3
contacts facing down.
If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can only use
your devices non-network services and some menus.
Insert the battery.
4
Slide the back cover to close.
5
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Charge the battery
Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the
battery.
You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by
connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to
explode or damage your device.
When your battery is low, the device will emit a
warning tone and display a low battery message. The
battery icon
will also be empty. If the battery level
becomes too low, the device will automatically power
off. Recharge your battery to continue using your
device.
If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot
turn on the device, even with the travel adapter
connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a
few minutes before you try to turn on the device.
Charge with a travel adapter
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
1
multifunction jack.
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Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause
serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by
misuse is not covered by the warranty.
Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
2
outlet.
You can use the device while it is charging, but it may
take longer to fully charge the battery.
While the device is charging, the touch screen may
not function due to an unstable power supply. If this
happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device.
While charging, the device may heat up. This is
normal and should not affect your devices lifespan or
performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your
device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel
3
adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.
Do not remove the battery before removing the travel
adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device.
To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in
use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch,
so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet
when not in use to avoid wasting power. The travel
adapter should remain close to the socket when in use.
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Charge with a USB cable
Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the
1
multifunction jack.
Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on a
2
PC.
Depending on the type of USB cable you are using, it
may take some time before charging begins.
When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB
3
cable from the device and then from the PC.
Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert
a memory card. Your device accepts microSD
or
microSDHC
memory cards with maximum capacities of
32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).
Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory
cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible
with your device. Using an incompatible memory card
may damage your device or the memory card and can
corrupt data stored on the card.
Your device supports only the FAT file structure for
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a different file structure, your device will ask you to
reformat the memory card.
Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the
lifespan of memory cards.
Assembling
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Press the button at the bottom of the back cover and slide
1
the back cover until it stops.
Remove the battery.
2
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
3
facing down.
Insert the battery.
4
Slide the back cover to close.
5
Remove the memory card
Press and hold the Power key and select
1
Yes to turn it off.
Press the button at the bottom of the back cover and slide
2
the back cover until it stops.
Remove the battery.
3
Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the
4
device.
Remove the memory card.
5
Insert the battery.
6
Slide the back cover to close.
7
Assembling
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Format the memory card
Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card
only on the device.
In Menu mode, select Settings
General
Memory
Format memory card
Ye s .
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make
backup copies of all important data stored on your
device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss
of data resulting from user actions.
Getting started
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Getting started
Turn your device on and off
To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you
turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen
instructions to set up your device.
To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key and
select Ye s.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from
authorised personnel in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and
hospitals.
To use your device's non-network services only,
switch to Flight mode. In Menu mode, select Settings
and drag the slider next to Flight mode.
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Get to know your device
Device layout
Power/Reset/Lock
key
Main antenna
Proximity sensor
Multifunction jack
Volume key
Dial key
Touch screen
Home key
End key
Front camera lens
Earpiece
Mouthpiece
Flashbulb
Headset jack
Rear camera lens
GPS antenna
Back cover
Speaker
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Keys
Key Function
Power/
Reset
1
/
Lock
Turn the device on (press and hold);
Reset the device (press and hold for
8-10 seconds and release); Lock the
touch screen.
Dial
Make or answer a call; In Idle mode,
retrieve logs of your calls.
Home
In Idle mode, switch between the
widget panel and the idle screen;
Return to the idle screen; Launch
the task manager to view all active
applications (press and hold); Launch
the voice command application (press
twice).
End
End a call; While using an application,
return to the idle screen or the main
menu.
Volume Adjust the devices volume.
1. If your device has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes, you may
need to reset the device to regain functionality.
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Samsung GT-S8600 User manual

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