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Getting started

15

Keys

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Key

Function

Power

Turn on the device (press and 

hold); End a call; Access the quick 

menus (press and hold); Lock the 

touch screen.

Menu

Open a list of options available on 

the current screen.

Home

Return to the idle screen; Open 

the list of recent applications 

(press and hold).

Back

Return to the previous screen.

Volume

Adjust the device’s volume.

 

Multifunction jack

Back cover

Headset jack

Power key

Internal antenna

Speaker

Rear camera lens

Summary of Contents for GALAXY S GT-I9000

Page 1: ...GT I9000 quickstartguide For more information refer to the user manual at www samsungmobile com ...

Page 2: ...ure safe and correct use The descriptions in this guide are based on the default settings of your device Please keep this guide for future reference You can get more detailed descriptions and instructions for using the device s features from the PDF format user manual Visit the Samsung website www samsungmobile com to view your device s user manual Instructional icons Before you start familiarise ...

Page 3: ...of Google Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example In Idle mode open the applicati...

Page 4: ...setup menu Go to http vod divx com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about DivXVOD To get your device registration code go to Settings About phone Legal information License settings DivX VOD Register DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content LCD resolution 800x480 and are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc CS Headphone andWOW HD technologies...

Page 5: ...ap optional 13 Getting started 14 Turn your device on and off 14 Get to know your device 14 Use the touch screen 17 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 18 Contents Get to know the idle screen 19 Access applications 21 Customise your device 22 Enter text 25 Calling 28 Creating and finding contacts 29 Messaging 30 Capturing photos and videos 33 ...

Page 6: ...afety and usage information 47 Viewing photos and videos 36 Listening to music 36 Connecting to the internet 39 Download applications from Android Market 41 Download files from the web 42 Connecting to a PC 42 Using Bluetooth 45 ...

Page 7: ... on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer The supplied accessories perform best for your device 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 persona...

Page 8: ... a SIM or USIM card you can only use your device s non network services and some menus Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot To install the SIM or USIM card and battery If the device is on press and hold 1 and select Power off to turn it off Remove the back cover 2 Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover ...

Page 9: ...ng 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 and turn red If the battery level becomes too low the device will automatically power off Recharge your battery to continue using your device Insert the...

Page 10: ... Service Centre When the battery is fully charged the battery icon is 4 no longer moving unplug the travel 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 Charge with the travel adapter Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of 1 the device Plug the small end of the travel ada...

Page 11: ...ay damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card Charge with the PC data cable Before charging ensure that your PC is turned on Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of 1 the device Plug one end micro USB of the PC data cable into the 2 multifunction jack Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port 3 on a PC Depending on the type of PC data...

Page 12: ...e 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 When you insert a memory card in your device the file directory of the memory card will appear in the sdcard sd folder under the internal memory movi...

Page 13: ...er 2 Push the memory card gently until it disengages from 3 the device Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot 4 Remove the memory card 5 Replace the back cover 6 Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cau...

Page 14: ...uctions to set up your device for its first use To turn off your device press and hold and then select Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when 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 Press and hold and select Flight mode Proximity sensor Ea...

Page 15: ...ock the touch screen Menu Open a list of options available on the current screen Home Return to the idle screen Open the list of recent applications press and hold Back Return to the previous screen Volume Adjust the device s volume Multifunction jack Back cover Headset jack Power key Internal antenna Speaker Rear camera lens ...

Page 16: ...iverting activated Connected to PC No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider Icon Definition No signal Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected WLAN activated Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected GPS activated ...

Page 17: ...l devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Icon Definition New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming outside of normal service area Silent mode activated Flight mode activated Vibratio...

Page 18: ...creen protection film before using your device Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body For best performance tap the touch screen with your fingertip The touch screen will not react to touches of sharp tools such as a stylus or pen Control your touch screen with the following actions Tap Tap once with your finger to select or launch a menu optio...

Page 19: ...ag the item to the location you want when the item 2 is magnified Get to know the idle screen When the device is in Idle mode you will see the idle screen From the idle screen you can view your device s status and access applications The idle screen has 7 panels Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the corresponding panel ...

Page 20: ... a panel or to add new panels Press 3 Save Remove items from the idle screen Tap and hold an item to remove 1 The item is magnified and the trash icon appears on the application area meaning that the application area at the bottom of the idle screen changes to the trash Drag the item to the trash 2 When the item and the trash turn red release the item 3 Use the shortcuts panel In Idle mode or whil...

Page 21: ...plications To access your device s applications In Idle mode select 1 Applications to access the application list Scroll left or right to another application screen 2 You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the corresponding main menu screen directly Select an application 3 When you use applications provided by Google you must have a Google account If you do not have a Google...

Page 22: ...s theVolume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume Organise applications You can reorganise the applications in the application list by changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit your preferences and needs In the application list press 1 Edit Tap and hold an application 2 Drag the application icon to the location you want 3 You can move an application icon to another main ...

Page 23: ...and display Brightness Clear the check box next to 2 Automatic brightness adjustment Drag the slider 3 to adjust the level of brightness Switch to the silent mode To mute or unmute your device do one of the followings In Idle mode open the application list and select Phone Keypad and tap and hold In Idle mode press and hold and select Silent mode Change your ringtone In Idle mode open the applicat...

Page 24: ...ith your SIM or USIM card In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card Enter your PIN and select 2 OK Select 4 OK The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power Set an unlock pattern You can set an unlock pattern to prevent unauthorised people from using the device without your p...

Page 25: ... type Swype or Samsung keypad Once the PIN lock is enabled you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times your SIM or USIM card will be blocked You must enter a PIN unlock key PUK to unblock the SIM or USIM card If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK bring the card to your service provider to unblock it Activate the mob...

Page 26: ...er mode 3 Delete characters 4 Insert a space Enter text using the Swype keyboard Select the first character of a word and drag your finger 1 to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen Pause on the second character for a moment and drag 2 the finger to the next character Continue until you have finished the word 3 Release the finger on the last character The word is 4 inse...

Page 27: ...6 Insert a space To hide the Swype keyboard press To view help information for using the Swype keyboard tap and hold Enter text using the Samsung keypad Select 1 and select a text input method You can select one of key input methods QWERTY or traditional keypad or handwriting input methods Enter text by selecting alphanumeric keys or writing 2 on the screen You can also use the following icons 5 6...

Page 28: ...nswer appears When the device is ringing press theVolume key to mute the ringtone To end the call select 2 End call View call logs You can view logs of your calls filtered by their types In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Phone Call log Press 2 View by an option to sort the call logs From the call logs you can make a call or send a message directly to a contact by quickly flicking...

Page 29: ...tact to memory Find a contact In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Contacts Scroll up or down on the contact list 2 Select a contact s name 3 Creating and finding contacts Learn to create and find a contact in memory For more information see the Phonebook section of the user manual Create a contact In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Contacts Select 2 Create contact ...

Page 30: ...n the application list and select 1 Messaging New message Select 2 Contacts You can enter a number manually or select one from the recent recipients or contact groups by selecting another button Once you find a contact you can call the contact by selecting Call or Video call send a message by Send Message edit the contact information by pressing Edit Messaging Learn to send and view text multimedi...

Page 31: ... the message will be held in the message thread list until you are online and in your service area Select the check boxes next to contacts and select 3 Add When you enter an email address the device will convert the message as a multimedia message Select 4 Type to compose and enter your message text To insert emoticons press Insert smiley Press 5 Attach an option and add an item You can select a f...

Page 32: ...ve the voice mail server number before accessing the server Your service provider can give you the number View a text or multimedia message In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Messaging Your messages are grouped into message threads by contact like a messenger Select a contact 2 Select a text or multimedia message from the message 3 thread For a multimedia message select 4 to view ...

Page 33: ...storage location 2 Change the shooting mode 3 Change the scene mode Capturing photos and videos Learn to capture a photo or video while on the move For more information see the Camera section of the user manual Capture a photo In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary 3 adjustme...

Page 34: ...mber Function 4 Adjust the exposure value Select to increase or to decrease 5 Change the camera settings 6 Hide or display icons in the viewfinder 7 Switch to the camcorder 8 Capture a photo 9 View the photo or video you capture last Press theVolume key to zoom in or out 4 Tap where you want to focus on the preview screen 5 The focus frame moves to the place you tap and changes to green when the s...

Page 35: ...utomatically Number Function 1 Check the camcorder status and settings Resolution Length of video that can be captured according to available memory Default storage location 2 Change the recording mode for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally 3 Adjust the exposure value Select to increase or to decrease 4 Change the camcorder settings 5 Hide or display icons in the viewfinder 6...

Page 36: ...usic files and create a playlist with your favourite music For more information see the Music Player section of the user manual Viewing photos and videos Learn to view photos and play videos you have captured For more information see the Gallery section of the user manual View a photo In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Gallery Select a folder 2 To change the view mode select 3 or ...

Page 37: ...orward Scan forward in a file tap and hold 1 These icons are shown when you tap the player screen 1 1 Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card Download from the wireless web Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies Receive via Bluetooth Copy to your memory card Synchronise withWindows Media Player 11 Play music After transferring music files...

Page 38: ... Create a playlist In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Player Select 2 Playlists Press 3 Create Enter a title for your new playlist and select 4 Save Select 5 Add music Select the files you want to include and select 6 Add Listen to the FM radio Learn to listen to the FM radio For more information see the FM Radio section of the user manual Plug the supplied headset into the ...

Page 39: ...n list and select 1 Internet to launch a specified homepage Number Function 1 Adjust the volume 2 Turn off the FM radio Select to turn on the FM radio 3 Search for an available radio station 4 Change the frequency by 0 1 MHz 5 Add the current radio station to the favourites list 6 Change the sound output headset or device s speaker 7 Change the frequency by scrolling left or right on the scale bar...

Page 40: ...n list and select 1 Internet Select 2 Bookmarks Select 3 Add To bookmark the web page you were viewing press Bookmark last viewed page Enter a page title and a web address URL 4 Select 5 OK Navigate web pages with the following keys 2 1 2 Number Function 1 Enter an web address of the web page to access 2 Open a list of saved bookmarks frequently visited pages and recent internet history ...

Page 41: ...application From the Android Market home screen press 1 Downloads Select the item you want to delete 2 Select 3 Uninstall OK Download applications from Android Market Based on the Android platform your device s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications This feature may be unavailab...

Page 42: ...ws Media Player or use the device as a mass storage device or as a modem for a PC For more information see the PC connections section of the user manual Download files from the web When you download files or web applications from the web your device saves them in a memory card Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device To lessen your risk only download files f...

Page 43: ...t and drag the music files you want to the sync 6 list Start synchronisation 7 Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC You can download the program from the Samsung website www samsungmobile com In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings About phone USB settings Samsung Kies Press the Home key to return to Idle mode 2 Using an optional PC data c...

Page 44: ...ect 1 Settings About phone USB settings PC Internet Press the Home key to return to Idle mode 2 Using an optional PC data cable connect the 3 multifunction jack on your device to a PC Connect as a mass storage device If you want to transfer files from or to a memory card 1 insert a memory card into the device In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 Settings About phone USB settings Mas...

Page 45: ...ively select Accept to match the PIN between your device and the device When the installation manager appears follow the 4 on screen instructions to complete the installation of the software Once the installation is complete the window to activate an internet connection will appear Create a modem connection on your PC 5 How you create a modem connection may differ depending on the operating system...

Page 46: ...elect 4 Connect When the owner of the other device enters the same PIN or accepts the connection pairing is complete If the pairing is successful the device will automatically search for available services Some devices especially headsets or hands free car kits may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN such as 0000 If the other device has a PIN you must enter it UsingWi Fi Learn to connect the device to a wi...

Page 47: ...earing Excessive exposure to sound at high volumes can cause hearing damage Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music Install mobile devices and equipment with caution Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted Avoid placi...

Page 48: ...tions Your device could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or accessories Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device I...

Page 49: ...ved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your device or cause injury Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries While using your device hold the device with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly use special features that reduce the number of keys you have to press such as templates and predictive text and take frequent breaks Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or br...

Page 50: ...not handle your device with wet hands Water damage to your device can void your manufacturer s warranty Avoid using or storing your device in dusty dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts Turn off the device near medical equipment Your device can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities Follow all regulations posted warnings and directions from medical personne...

Page 51: ... Do not paint your device as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation If your device has a camera flash or light avoid using it close to the eyes of children or animals Your device may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time Avo...

Page 52: ...m SAR recorded for this model was 0 238W kg In normal use the actual SAR is likely to be much lower as the device has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station By automatically emitting lower levels when Over time unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batt...

Page 53: ...ould not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal This EEE is compliant with RoHS possible your device reduces your overall exposure to RF energy The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this manual demonstrates your device s compliance with the European Radio TerminalTelecommunications Equipment R TTE directive For more information about the SAR and related EU standards visit the Sa...

Page 54: ...TENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY FOR ANY PURPOSE SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SAMSUNG DOES NOT Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on th...

Page 55: ...party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer Samsung expressly disclaims any...

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Page 57: ...or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your product Declaration of Conformity R TTE We Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibility that the product GSM Mobile Phone GT I9000 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards and or other normative documents SAFETY EN 60950 1 2001 A11...

Page 58: ...version of Kies from the Samsung 1 website www samsungmobile com and install it in your PC In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 Settings About phone USB settings Samsung Kies Using a PC data cable connect your device to your PC 3 Refer to the Kies help for more information www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 29215A English EU 07 2010 Rev 1 1 ...

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