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GT-I9001

quick start guide

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Summary of Contents for GT-I9001/M8

Page 1: ...electronic version of the user manual For more information refer to the user manual at www samsung com The manual is available as an Adobe Acrobat file pdf If you do not have Adobe Reader you can download the free program at www adobe com ...

Page 2: ...e 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 Instructional icons Before you start familiarise yourself with the icons you will...

Page 3: ...ic or mechanical including photocopying recording or storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics The Android logo Google Search Google Maps Google Mail YouTube Android Market and GoogleTalk are trademarks of Google Inc and are trademarks o...

Page 4: ...ation Wi Fi theWi Fi CERTIFIED logo and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Your device uses non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors in France DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Inc and are used under licence All oth...

Page 5: ...nvert your files into DivX video DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content ABOUT DIVXVIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivXVideo on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code locate the DivXVOD section in your device setup menu Go to vod divx com for more information on how to complete your registration ...

Page 6: ... 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 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold 3 coloured contacts facing down Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot ...

Page 7: ...7 Insert the battery 4 Replace the back cover 5 ...

Page 8: ... Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device Open the cover of the multifunction jack 1 Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the 2 multifunction jack Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty ...

Page 9: ... charged first unplug the 4 travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter Doing so 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 to interrupt the power supply The travel adapter s...

Page 10: ...w the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off your device press and hold and select Power off 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 ...

Page 11: ...vice Proximity sensor Light sensor Volume key Menu key Home key Front camera lens Earpiece Touch screen Back key Mouthpiece Headset jack Rear camera lens Power Lock key Internal antenna Multifunction jack Speaker Back cover ...

Page 12: ...s 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 Touch screen Your device s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions Control the touch screen by tapping tapping and holding or dragging across it ...

Page 13: ... screen to move directly to the corresponding idle screen Indicator icons Indicator icons show the signal strength device status current time and other information at the top of the screen Shortcuts panel From the shortcuts panel you can use shortcut menus and access a list of notifications such as new messages upcoming events and processing status Tap the indicator icons area at the top of the sc...

Page 14: ...ress 4 to return to the previous screen Press the Home key to return to the idle screen Access recent applications Press and hold the Home key to view the applications you have accessed recently Launch multiple applications Your device allows you to multi task by running multiple applications at the same time To launch multiple applications press the Home key while using an application to return t...

Page 15: ...er of a word drag to the following characters and release your finger on the last character Samsung keypad The Samsung keypad provides different keypad types such as QWERTY and 3x4 keypads and a handwriting mode When entering text with the QWERTY or 3x4 keypad use the predictive text feature This feature will predict the word you are entering and display suggestions When entering text rotate the d...

Page 16: ...nter a phone number and select To make a video call select Answer a call When a call comes in drag right until it reaches the dot Send and receive a message You can create and send text SMS multimedia MMS or email messages and view or manage messages you have sent or received You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area For details contact...

Page 17: ...evice Before you send and receive email messages you must add an email account Connect to the internet You can connect to the wireless web by using the WLAN feature or mobile network connections Open the web application and browse web pages You can bookmark your favourite web pages or use various web options You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media files For det...

Page 18: ...ker The mobile tracker feature helps you locate and recover your device When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your device the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to your specified recipients ...

Page 19: ...an impact to the charger or the battery Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved by the manufacturer Do not use your device during a thunderstorm Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion Li Ion battery For safe disposal of your Li Ion batteries contact your nearest authorised service centre Handle a...

Page 20: ...low all safety warnings and regulations when using your device in restricted areas Turn off your device where prohibited Comply with all regulations that restrict the use of a mobile device in a particular area Do not use your device near other electronic devices Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals Your device may interfere with other electronic devices Do not use your device near ...

Page 21: ... the electronic navigation instruments of the aircraft Electronic devices in a motor vehicle may malfunction due to the radio frequency of your device Electronic devices in your car may malfunction due to radio frequency of your device Contact the manufacturer for more information Comply with all safety warnings and regulations regarding mobile device usage while operating a vehicle While driving ...

Page 22: ...ffic accident or medical emergencies Use your device to help others in emergencies If you see an auto accident a crime in progress or a serious emergency where lives are in danger call a local emergency number Call roadside assistance or a special non emergency assistance number when necessary If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken traffic signal a minor traffic acciden...

Page 23: ...one cards passbooks and boarding passes may be damaged by 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 Do not store your device near or in heaters microwaves hot cooking equipment or high pressure containers The battery may leak Your device may overheat and cause a fire Do n...

Page 24: ...r device s internal antenna Touching the antenna may reduce the call quality or cause the device to transmit more radio frequency than necessary 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 Protect your hearing Excessive exposure to loud sounds can caus...

Page 25: ...s cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired Do not use the device for anything other than its intended use Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Do not allow children to use your device Your device is not a toy Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselv...

Page 26: ...his may violate copyright laws The manufacturer is not liable for any legal issues caused by the user s illegal use of copyrighted material Specific Absorption Rate SAR certification information Your device conforms to European Union EU standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency RF energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment These standards prevent the sale of mobile devic...

Page 27: ... safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal This EEE is compliant with RoHS Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return syst...

Page 28: ...ALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLETHROUGHTHIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT ORTORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ATTORNEY FEES EXPENSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONWITH ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULT OFTHE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR ...

Page 29: ...amed product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex IV of Directive 1999 5 EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body ies BABT Forsyth House Churchfield Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD UK Identification mark 0168 The technical documentation kept...

Page 30: ... com kies and install it on your PC In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 Settings Wireless and network USB settings Samsung Kies Using a PC data cable connect your device to your 3 PC Refer to the Kies help for more information Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider ...

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