Samsung S8000 - Manual

v contents safety and usage information .................. 2 Safety warnings .......................................... 2Safety precautions ...................................... 4Important usage information ....................... 7 introducing your mobile phone ............. 12 Unpack ...............

conte n ts vii Upload photos and videos to the web ....... 70Use Java-powered games and applications .............................................. 72Synchronise data ...................................... 73Use RSS feeds ......................................... 74Launch the Samsung Mobile Navigato...

2 safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small p...

safet y and usa g e inf o rmat ion 3 Install mobile phones and equipment with caution Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid placing your phone and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equip...

4 safe ty a nd us age i n form ation Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or fire in...

safet y and usa g e inf o rmat ion 7 Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your 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 phone and will void your warranty. Ensur...

8 safe ty a nd us age i n form 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 undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Specific Absorption Rate...

safet y and usa g e inf o rmat ion 9 Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and i...

10 safe ty a nd us age i n form 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 battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be dispose...

12 introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, and icons. Unpack Check your product box for the following items: • Mobile phone • Battery • Travel adapter (charger) • User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software an...

introduci n g you r mob ile p h one 13 Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Front camera lens for video calls Power/Menu exit key Dial key Touch screen Earpiece Mouthpiece Volume key Menu key Y...

14 int roduc ing y o ur m o bile phon e 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 (press and hold) Power/Menu exit Turn the phone on and off (press and hold); End a call; In ...

introduci n g you r mob ile p h one 15 Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected Voice call in progress Video call in progress SOS message feature activated Bro...

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 service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such a...

assem b lin g and prepa ring your mobil e pho ne 19 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel...

assem b lin g and prepa ring your mobil e pho ne 21 3. Lift the memory card holder and insert a memory card as shown. 4. Close the memory card holder. 5. Lock the memory card holder. 6. Replace the battery cover. To remove the memory card, remove the battery cover, unlock and lift the memory card ho...

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 To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ ]. 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Switch to the offl...

24 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Use the touch screen Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. • Touch an icon to open a menu or launch an application. • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. • Dra...

25 u sing basic func tion s Access menus To 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; Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. Use the motion s...

26 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Access an application using the Gate key To access entertainment applications, 1. Press the Gate key. 2. Select an application by rotating the cube to the appropriate side or selecting an icon at the bottom line of the screen.You can launch the video player, FM radio, ...

27 u sing basic func tion s • Tap the top of the phone twice within 1 second to pause or resume playback, or capture a photo. • Snap the phone left or right and then quickly back to the initial position to launch an application. • Quickly tilt the phone left or right and then quickly back to the ini...

28 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s 4. Shake the phone more than 3 times to close the current application. Tips for using the motion-related actions: • Perform the actions within 1 second. • Wait at least 1 second before performing the actions. • Learn the actions by following the motion tutorial. To cha...

29 u sing basic func tion s Move the widgets to the idle screen 1. Open the widget toolbar. 2. Drag a widget from the widget toolbar to the idle screen. You can position the widget anywhere on the screen. Change the widgets 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Widget . 2. Select th...

30 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s 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 Volume key up or down and adjust the key tone volume. Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen You can adjust...

31 u sing basic func tion s 3. Select Voice call ringtone or Video call ringtone . 4. Select a ringtone from the list and select Save . 5. Select Save . To switch to another profile, select it from the list. Activate Etiquette pause You can temporarily mute all phone sounds by placing the phone face...

32 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Unlock the touch screen with smart unlock By drawing a specified character on the locked touch screen, you can unlock the screen only, unlock and then make a call to a speed dial number, or unlock and then launch an application. To set a smart unlock character, 1. In M...

33 u sing basic func tion s For a video call, select → Video call . 3. To end the call, press [ ]. Answer a call 1. When a call comes in, press [ ]. 2. For a video call, press [ ] and select Show me to allow the caller to see you via the front camera lens. 3. To end the call, press [ ]. Adjust the v...

34 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s • To end a call, press the headset button. Send and view messages Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), and email messages. Send a text or multimedia message 1. In Idle mode, select Messages → Create message → Message . 2. Select Tap to add recipient → E...

35 u sing basic func tion s 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. Select the Keypad drop-down menu and select one of the following input methods for ente...

36 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Enter text using the writing full screen 1. Change the text input method to Writing full sc. 2. Write each character anywhere on the screen. To change case or use numbers or symbols, select Abc . Enter text using the writing box 1 1. Change the text input method to Wri...

37 u sing basic func tion s 5. If you selected a header, select 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, select Keypad and enter a phone number. 2. Select → Add to Phonebook → New . 3. Select Pho...

38 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments....

39 u sing basic func tion s Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera 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 subject and make any adjustments. • To change the recording mode, select . • To ...

40 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s 4. Control the FM radio using the following icons: If you want to get information 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. X p. 41 • Dow...

41 u sing basic func tion s 3. Control playback using the following icons: Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Home to launch your service provider’s homepage. Icon Function Pause playback Play or resume playback S...

42 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons: Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Bookmarks . 2. Select Add . 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4. Select Save . Use the Google services Learn how to use various Google ser...

43 u sing basic func tion s Connect to Maps To search the map, 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps . 2. Scroll through the map. 3. Zoom in or out on the location you want. To search for a specific location, 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps . 2. Select Menu → Search Map and enter the address o...

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 Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. When y...

45 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons 2. Select the number you want and select or press [ ] to dial. Hold a call or retrieve a held call Select Hold to place 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 du...

46 u sing advan ced f uncti ons 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ]. Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold 0 to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then select → Voice cal...

47 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons Use advanced phonebook functions Learn to create namecards, set favourite numbers, and create groups of contacts. Create a namecard 1. In Idle mode, select Phonebook → More → My namecard . 2. Enter your personal details. 3. Select Save . Set favourite numbers 1. In Id...

48 u sing advan ced f uncti ons Link your photos to contacts Learn to tag faces in your photos to make calls or send messages from photos. To link your photos to contacts, 1. In Menu mode, select Photo contacts . 2. Select Add → a photo. 3. Select Edit to add a tag to a person’s face. 4. Select Add ...

49 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons 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 subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. X p. 34 4. Select Save ....

50 u sing advan ced f uncti ons Use advanced camera functions Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customise camera settings. Capture photos by using options preset for various scenes 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to lands...

51 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons 7. Slowly move the phone to the direction you selected. The phone captures the next photo automatically. 8. Repeat step 7 to complete the panoramic photo. 9. Select to save the panoramic photo. Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to...

52 u sing advan ced f uncti 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 Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone an...

53 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons Before capturing a video, select to access the following options: Customise camera settings Before capturing a photo, select → to access the following settings: WDR Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to a wide range of available light Blink detection Set the camera to ca...

54 u sing advan ced f uncti ons Before capturing a video, select → to access the following settings: Use advanced music functions Learn to prepare music files, create playlists, and store radio stations. Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC co...

55 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons 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, connect the multifunction jack on your phone ...

56 u sing advan ced f uncti ons 7. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. 8. Start synchronisation. Create a playlist 1. In Menu mode, select Music player → Playlists . 2. Select Create . 3. Enter a title for your new playlist. 4. To assign an image to the playlist, select Tap to...

57 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons 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 recording. 5. When you are finished recording, select Stop . The music fil...

58 u sing advan ced f uncti 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 Find music . 2. Select Find music to connect to the server. 3. When your phone is successfully registered, select ...

59 using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless fea...

61 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM or USIM card on your phone. To activate Remote SIM mode, 1. In Menu mode, select Bluetooth → Settings . 2. Select On under Remote SI...

62 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Search for and connect to a WLAN 1. In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi → Search . 2. Select a network icon → Add and add a connection profile. 3. In Menu mode, select Internet or Communities , or in Idle mode, select a web-based widget.Your phone connects to the network ...

63 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 8. Select the Once drop-down menu and select the number of times to repeat the SOS message. 9. Select Save → Yes . To send an SOS message, the touch screen and keys must be locked. Press the Volume key four times. Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a...

64 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns View the phone display on a TV Learn to view files by connecting your phone to a TV. 1. With the TV on, connect your phone to the TV with a TV out cable. 2. Switch the TV to the appropriate external input mode.If you cannot view the phone via the TV, try changing...

65 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Make a fake call To make a fake call, press and hold the Volume key down in Idle mode. To change the delay time before fake calls, in Menu mode, select Settings → Application settings → Call → Fake call → Fake call timer → an option → Save . Record and play voice ...

66 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns 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 partial blur). 4. Select a varia...

67 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Transform an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images.” 2. Select Edit → Transform → Resize , Rotate , or Flip . 3. Rotate or flip the image as desired and select Done . To resize the image, select a size → Save → Done . ...

68 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns 2. Select Edit → Memo on screen . 3. Select a colour, write a memo on the screen, and select Done . 4. Save the edited image with a new 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...

69 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 3. Select an image or video category → an image or video and select Add . For an image, select the duration that the image displays. 4. Select More → Files to add more images or videos. 5. Select Edit → Trim . 6. Select to play the video and select Start mark at t...

70 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Insert text 1. Open images and videos to be edited. Refer to steps 1-4 in “Trim any segment.” 2. Select Edit → Insert → Text . 3. Select to play the video and select Start mark at the point where you want the text to be displayed. 4. Select End mark at the point ...

71 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 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 that you agree to the general disclaimer. 4. Select the destinations you want to add and selec...

72 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. Download games or applications 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more → More games . Your phone connects to the website preset by your service pr...

73 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Synchronise data Learn to synchronise the contacts, calendar events, tasks, and memos with the web server you have specified. To synchronise the contacts, calendar events, tasks, and emails, specify a Microsoft Exchange server. Synchronise data with a web server T...

74 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns 6. Select a synchronisation profile. Synchronisation with the Microsoft Exchange server you have specified starts. To synchronise all items, 1. In Menu mode, select Exchange ActiveSync . 2. Select Sync . To synchronise emails only, 1. In Menu mode, select Exchang...

75 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 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 Samsung Mobile Navigator In Menu mode, select Navigation . For details, refer to the quick s...

76 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns View your current position Learn to determine the latitude, longitude, and altitude of your current position using the global navigation satellite system. You must be in outdoors for using the satellite. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → GPS settin...

77 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Create a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select World clock . 2. Select → Add . 3. Select a time zone. 4. To set daylight saving time, select . 5. Select OK to create your world clock. The world clock is set as the second clock. 6. Select Add to add more world clocks...

78 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop the alarm without 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. Deactivate an alarm 1. In Menu mode, ...

79 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Set a countdown 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. In Menu mode, select Stopwatch . 2. Se...

80 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Create a new sketch 1. In Menu mode, select Dynamic canvas . 2. From the sketch toolbar, select to change the tool type. You have the following tools: 3. Using the tools, make a sketch. 4. To delete text, stamps, or image stamps that you added, select an item → M...

81 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 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 . 2. Select Create → an event type. ...

a troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages may appear: Message Try this to solve the problem: Insert SIM card to access network services Ensure that ...

b trou bles hooti n g Your 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 try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more...

c troubles hooti n g The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. The audio quality of the call is poor. • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or po...

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 browser see web or photo browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar call...