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Samsung M8800

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Page 1: ...Samsung M8800 user manual M8800 book Page ii Wednesday October 20 2010 10 54 AM ...

Page 2: ...ing basic functions 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 Caution situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information X Refer to pages with related information for example X p 12 represents see page 12 M8800 ...

Page 3: ...un Microsystems Inc Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation DivX is a registered trademark of DivX Inc and is used under licence Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example Tap Menu Messages Create message represents Menu followed by Messages followed by Create message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the ...

Page 4: ...ivX Video on Demand VOD content First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process Important DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM Digital Rights Management system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorised for your device the message Authorization Error will be displ...

Page 5: ...ut 10 Keys 11 Display 12 Icons 12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone 15 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery 15 Charge the battery 17 Insert a memory card optional 18 using basic functions 19 Turn your phone on and off 19 Access menus 20 Switch applications 20 Use widgets 20 Customise your phone 21 M8800 book Page v Wednesday October 20 2010 10 54 AM ...

Page 6: ...nd an SOS message 41 Activate the mobile tracker 41 View the phone display on a TV 42 Record and play voice memos 42 Edit images 43 Print images 45 Edit videos 46 Synchronise data 48 Use RSS reader 49 Upload photos and videos to the web 49 Use Java powered games and applications 50 Create and view world clocks 51 Set and use alarms 51 Use the calculator 52 Convert currencies or measurements 52 Set...

Page 7: ...hildren and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed Protect your hearing Safety warnings Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music M8800 book Page 1 Wednesday October 20 2010 10 54 AM ...

Page 8: ... regulations when disposing used batteries or phones Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries may explode when overheated Never crush or puncture the battery Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating Avoid interference with pacemakers Maintain a minimum of 15...

Page 9: ...ng text messages or playing games on your phone hold the phone 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 Drive safely at all times Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving Use hands free acces...

Page 10: ...rsonnel Protect batteries and chargers from damage Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects as this can create a connection between the and terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery dam...

Page 11: ...ds may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency RF signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment such as pacemakers hearing...

Page 12: ...d before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batteries only for their intended purpose Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrical noise from other devices ...

Page 13: ... for this model was 0 734 watts per kilogram In normal use the actual SAR is likely to be much lower as the phone 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 possible your phone reduces your overall exposure to RF energy The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this manual demonstrates your ...

Page 14: ...her commercial wastes for disposal 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 battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd o...

Page 15: ... the following items Mobile phone Battery Travel adapter charger User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending 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 M8800 book Page 9 Wednesday October 20 2010 10 54 AM ...

Page 16: ... Power Menu exit key Dial key Touch screen Earpiece Memory card slot Mouthpiece Back key Application switch key Hold key Light sensor You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations To lock press Hold Battery cover Rear camera lens Flashbulb Multifunction jack Camera key Internal antenna Photo album key Volume key Speaker M8800 book Page 10 Wednesday October 20 2010...

Page 17: ...to Idle mode Application switch Press and hold to open the application switch window to access other applications without exiting the current application Hold Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys Volume Adjust the phone s volume Photo album In Idle mode open your photos press and hold Camera In Idle mode turn on the camera press and hold In Camera mode take a photo or record a video From the d...

Page 18: ...nd information you enter Softkey line Displays the current actions assigned to each area Keypad Phonebook Messages Menu Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected Transferring data via GPRS network EDGE network connected Transferring data via EDGE network UMTS network connected Transferring data via UMTS network HSDPA network connected Transferring data via HSDPA network M8800 book Pag...

Page 19: ...Bluetooth activated Bluetooth hands free car kit or headset connected Synchronised with PC Icon Definition New text message SMS New multimedia message MMS New email message New voice mail message New push message New configuration message New video message Text message full Multimedia message full Email message full Voice mail message full Push message full Icon Definition M8800 book Page 13 Wedne...

Page 20: ...ll Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated Battery power level Current time Icon Definition M8800 book Page 14 Wednesday October 20 2010 10 54 AM ...

Page 21: ...rd and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module or SIM card with subscription details such as your personal identification number PIN and optional services To use UMTS services you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module USIM card M8800 book Page 15 Wednesday October 20 2010 10 54 AM ...

Page 22: ...r 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card If the phone is on press and hold to turn it off Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold coloured contacts facing down Without inserting a SIM or USIM card you can use your phone s non network services and some menus M8800 book Page 16 Wednesday October 20 2010 10 54 AM ...

Page 23: ...en the cover to the multifunction jack and plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack 2 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty With the triangle facing up M8800 book Page 17 Wednesday October 20 2010 10 54 AM ...

Page 24: ...er to the memory card slot on the side of the phone 2 Insert a memory card with the label side facing up 3 Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place To remove the memory card push it gently until it disengages from the phone and then pull the memory card out of the memory card slot About the low battery indicator When your battery is low the phone will emit a warning ton...

Page 25: ...t step 1 above Switch to the Offline profile By switching to the Offline profile you can use your phone s non network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited such as aeroplanes and hospitals To switch to the Offline profile tap Menu Settings Phone profiles Offline Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited M...

Page 26: ...ing applications are available Call open the dialing screen Music player launch the music player Messages access the Messages menu Browser launch the web browser Main menu access the main menu screen 2 Select an application Use widgets Learn to use widgets on the toolbar Open the toolbar In Idle mode tap the arrow at the top left of the screen to open the toolbar You can rearrange widgets on the t...

Page 27: ...Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode press the Volume key up or down to adjust the key tone volume Switch to or from the Silent profile In Idle mode tap Keypad and tap and hold to silence or unsilence your phone Change your ringtone 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Settings Phone profiles 2 Tap next to a profile you want 3 Tap Voice call ringtone or Video call ringtone 4 Select a ringtone from t...

Page 28: ...deo call tap More Video call or press and hold the Camera key 3 To end the call press Answer a call 1 When a call comes in press For a video call press and tap Show me 2 To end the call press Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call press the Volume key During a call your phone automatically locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs To unlock press Hold You can reject incomin...

Page 29: ...es Send a text or multimedia message 1 In Idle mode tap Messages Create message Message 2 Tap Tap to add recipient Enter manually 3 Enter a destination number and tap Done 4 Tap Tap to add text 5 Enter your message text and tap Done X Enter text For sending as a text message skip to step 8 For attaching multimedia continue with step 6 6 Tap Add media an item type 7 Tap the item you want to add and...

Page 30: ...ecessary 9 Tap Send to send the message Enter text With your phone s touch screen you can enter text and create messages or notes Change the text input method When you open the text input field the virtual keypad appears Tap the down arrow next to Keypad and select one of the following input methods for entering text Keypad Handwr full sc Handwriting box 1 Handwriting box 2 You can use a wide keyb...

Page 31: ... Change the text input method to Handwriting box 1 2 Write each character in the writing area at the bottom of the screen Write numbers and symbols in the 1 column at the bottom right of the writing area Mode Function ABC Tap the appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on the display T9 1 Tap the appropriate virtual key to enter an entire word 2 When the word displays correctl...

Page 32: ...wnload 4 Select an email or a header 5 If you selected a header tap Retrieve to view the body of the email Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature Add a new contact 1 In Idle mode tap Keypad and enter a phone number 2 Tap More Add to Phonebook New 3 Tap Phone or SIM 4 Enter contact information 5 Tap Save to add the contact to memory Find a contact 1 In Idle mode tap P...

Page 33: ...y View photos In Idle mode tap Menu My files Images My photos a photo file To categorise and view photos in a wide view 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Photo browser 2 Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Scroll left or right to view photos Once you have found a contact you can call the contact by tapping or pressing edit the contact information by tapping Edit When you turn on the camera t...

Page 34: ...video clips a video file Tag faces in your photos Learn to tag faces in your photos and make calls or send messages from photos Before making calls or sending messages you must create face tags To tag faces in your photos 1 Select a photo by pressing and holding or capture a new photo X p 27 2 Tap to add a tag to a person s face 3 Tap move or resize the rectangle on a face and tap if necessary 4 T...

Page 35: ...radio 3 Tap Yes to start automatic tuning The radio scans and saves available stations automatically 4 Tap or to select a radio station If you want to get information about the song you hear tap More Music recognition X p 38 5 To turn off the FM radio tap Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card Download from the wireless web X p 30 Download from a PC with the...

Page 36: ...es Browse web pages 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Browser Home to launch your service provider s homepage 2 Navigate web pages using the following icons Icon Function Pause playback Play playback Skip backward Scan backward in a file tap and hold Skip forward Scan forward in a file tap and hold Adjust the volume up or down Depending on your region or service provider available icons may var...

Page 37: ...dle mode tap Menu Applications Browser Bookmarks 2 Tap Add 3 Enter a page title and a web address URL 4 Tap Save Zoom on a web page Add a bookmark Open a list of saved bookmarks Change the view mode Icon Function M8800 book Page 31 Wednesday October 20 2010 10 54 AM ...

Page 38: ...s you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call 1 Tap the missed call you want to dial from the event alert widget 2 Press to dial Call a recently dialled number 1 In Idle mode press to display a list of recent numbers 2 Scroll to the number you want and tap or press to dial Hold a call or retrieve a held call Tap Hold to place a call on hold or tap Retrieve to retrieve a held...

Page 39: ...irst call is automatically placed on hold 2 Tap Swap to switch between the calls Make a multiparty call conference call 1 Call the first party you want to add to the multiparty call 2 While connected to the first party call the second party The first party is automatically placed on hold 3 When connected to the second party tap Join 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties if necessary 5 To end ...

Page 40: ...de tap Phonebook More My namecard 2 Enter your personal details 3 Tap Save Set speed dial numbers 1 In Idle mode tap Phonebook 2 Tap the down arrow next to the Contacts box and select Favourites 3 Tap Add 4 Select a contact a phone number if necessary The contact is saved to the speed dial number You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth ...

Page 41: ...on type 5 Tap Save Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create templates and use templates to create new messages Create a text template 1 In Idle mode tap Messages Templates Text templates 2 Tap Create to open a new template window 3 Tap the screen 4 Enter your text and tap Done 5 Tap More Save as template Create a multimedia template 1 In Idle mode tap Messages Templates Multimedia template...

Page 42: ...are music files create playlists and store radio stations Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Settings Phone settings PC connections Samsung PC studio Save 2 Using an optional PC data cable connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC 3 Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information Copy musi...

Page 43: ...the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed When connected a pop up window will appear on the PC 5 Select Sync digital media files to this device in the pop up window on the PC 6 Edit or enter your phone s name in the pop up window if necessary and then click Finish 7 Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list 8 Click Start Sync Create a playlist...

Page 44: ...ications FM radio 2 Tap More Self tuning 3 Tap Yes to confirm if necessary The radio scans and saves available stations automatically 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 Idle mode tap Menu Music Music recognition 2 Select Music recognition to connect to the server 3 When your phone is successfully reg...

Page 45: ...s for exchanging data and using hands free features Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Bluetooth 2 Tap the circle in the centre to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 3 To allow other devices to locate your phone tap Settings My phone s visibility On Save If you select Custom set duration that your phone is visible M8800 book Page 39 Wednesday October 20...

Page 46: ...elect the file or item from one of your phone s applications that you want to send 2 Tap Send via Bluetooth Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and tap OK if necessary 2 Tap Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device if necessary Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode you can make or answer calls only with a ...

Page 47: ...he SOS message 9 Tap Save Yes To send an SOS message the keys must be locked Press the Volume key four times Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your phone the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone To activate the mobile tracker 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Settings Security Mo...

Page 48: ...ia the TV try changing the TV out settings In Idle mode tap Menu Settings Phone settings TV out a video encoding system Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone s voice recorder Record a voice memo 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Voice recorder 2 Tap to start recording 3 Speak your memo into the microphone 4 When you are finished speaking tap Your memo is saved automatically Pl...

Page 49: ...angle and tap Blur Done 5 When you are finished with applying effects tap Files Save as 6 Select a memory location if necessary 7 Enter a new file name for the image and tap Done Adjust an image 1 In Idle mode tap Menu My files Images My photos a photo file 2 Tap 3 Tap Edit Adjust an adjustment option brightness contrast or colour To adjust the image automatically select Auto level 4 Adjust the im...

Page 50: ...les Save as 6 Select a memory location if necessary 7 Enter a new file name for the image and tap Done Crop an image 1 In Idle mode tap Menu My files Images My photos a photo file 2 Tap 3 Tap Edit Crop 4 Move the rectangle over the area you want to crop and tap Crop Done 5 When you are finished cropping tap Files Save as 6 Select a memory location if necessary 7 Enter a new file name for the image...

Page 51: ...e name for the image and tap Done Print images Learn to print your image with an optional PC data cable or the Bluetooth wireless feature To print an image using an optional PC data cable 1 Connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a compatible printer 2 Open an image or capture a new photo X p 27 3 Tap More Print via USB 4 Set print options and print the image To print an image using the Bl...

Page 52: ...here you want the new video to begin 7 Tap End mark at the point where you want the new video to end 8 Tap Trim 9 When you are finished tap More Export Video Yes To save the project for future use tap More Files Save project The project will be saved in Other files 10 Enter a new file name and tap Done Split videos 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Video editor 2 Tap Files Import image or Impor...

Page 53: ...or video Add For an image select the duration that the image displays 4 Tap More Files to add more images or videos 5 Tap Edit Insert Text 6 Tap to play the video and tap Start mark at the point where you want the text to be displayed 7 Tap End mark at the point where you want the text to be disappeared 8 Tap Insert 9 Enter text and tap Done 10 Move or resize the text and tap Done 11 When you are ...

Page 54: ...e project for future use tap More Files Save project The project will be saved in Other files 8 Enter a new file name and tap Done Synchronise data Learn to synchronise Phonebook Calendar Task and Memo with the web server you have specified Create a synchronisation profile 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Synchronise 2 Tap Add and specify profile parameters 3 When you are finished tap Save Sta...

Page 55: ...p Update to get the latest contents 3 Select a feed category an updated feed Customise RSS reader settings 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications RSS reader 2 Tap More Settings Network settings Upload photos and videos to the web Learn to post your photos and videos to photo sharing websites and blogs Set your favourite destination list 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Share pix 2 Tap Yes to set...

Page 56: ...nd information 5 Tap Upload 6 Enter the user ID and password of the destination if necessary Use Java powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award winning Java technology Play games 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Games and more 2 Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions To edit the favourite destination list or update the lists f...

Page 57: ...ap Add 3 Scroll left or right to a time zone 4 Tap OK to create your world clock Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display After you have created a world clock 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Organiser World clock 2 Tap Set as 2nd clock 3 Select the world clock you want to add 4 Tap Set Set and use alarms Learn to set and...

Page 58: ... Menu Organiser Calculator 2 Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations Convert currencies or measurements 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Organiser Convertor a conversion type 2 Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the appropriate fields Set a countdown timer 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Timer 2 Enter hours or minutes to count down...

Page 59: ... Create a new task 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Organiser Task 2 Tap Create task 3 Enter the details of the task 4 Tap Save Create a text memo 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Organiser Memo 2 Tap Create memo 3 Enter your memo text and tap Done Create sketches Learn to create sketches with various sketch tools 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Applications Live pix 2 From the sketch toolbar tap to change the tool type Yo...

Page 60: ... Save as Flash or Save as Image 7 Enter a file name and tap Done Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events Change the calendar view 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Organiser Calendar 2 Tap More View by day or View by week Shape Add a circle or rectangle Change the line thickness Change the line colour Select the colour to fill the figure Text Enter text to insert Change the ...

Page 61: ...ools and applications Create an event 1 In Idle mode tap Menu Organiser Calendar 2 Tap Create schedule 3 Enter the details of the event as required 4 Tap Save M8800 book Page 55 Wednesday October 20 2010 10 54 AM ...

Page 62: ...k When the phone lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the phone PIN code When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card You can disable this feature by using the PIN lock menu PUK code Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several time...

Page 63: ...ork Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot reach you Ensure that your phone is turned on Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot hear you speaking Ensure that you are not covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mout...

Page 64: ... if necessary The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery will no longer charge completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery Your phone is hot to the touch When you use several applications...

Page 65: ... calls advanced functions 32 answering additional calls 33 answering 22 basic functions 22 dialling additional calls 33 dialling missed calls 32 from Phonebook 34 international numbers 33 making 22 multiparty 33 placing on hold 32 recently dialled 32 retrieving held calls 32 viewing missed 32 clock see world clock conference calls see calls multiparty contacts adding 26 creating groups 35 finding ...

Page 66: ...ages sending email 24 sending multimedia 23 sending text 23 viewing email 26 viewing multimedia 26 viewing text 26 mobile tracker 41 multimedia see messages music player creating playlists 37 customising 38 synchronising 37 namecards 34 offline profile 19 phone lock 22 photo browser 27 photos capturing 27 editing 43 viewing 27 ringtone 21 RSS reader see tools RSS reader share pix see tool mobile b...

Page 67: ...alarm 51 calculator 52 calendar 54 convertor 52 countdown timer 52 mobile blog 49 RSS reader 49 stopwatch 53 video editor 46 videos capturing 28 editing 46 viewing 28 voice memos playing 42 recording 42 volume call volume 22 key tone volume 21 wallpaper 21 web browser adding bookmarks 31 launching homepage 30 widgets 20 Windows Media Player 37 world clock creating 51 setting dual display 51 M8800 ...

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Page 69: ... 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 Balfour House Churchfield Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD UK Identification mark 0168 The technical documentation kept at Samsung Electronics QA La...

Page 70: ...er from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 20596A English EU 12 2010 Rev 1 6 M8800 cover fm Page i Thursday December 16 2010 10 10 AM ...

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