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Samsung GT-I9508C User Manual

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Draft 6.1
Only for Approval
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GT-I9508C
This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi mode in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The FCC
requires that devices operating within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, not outside, in
order to avoid interference with MobileSatellite Services (MSS). Therefore, do not use this
device outside when using the 5.15-5.25 GHz band.
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  • Page 1 Draft 6.1 Only for Approval User manual GT-I9508C This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi mode in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires that devices operating within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, not outside, in order to avoid interference with MobileSatellite Services (MSS).
  • Page 2 using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone, 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    contents safety and usage information Safety warnings Safety precautions Important usage information introducing your mobile phone Unpack .. Phone layout Keys Display Icons assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery Charge the battery using basic functions Turn your phone on and off Access menus Customise your phone...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care  Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.
  • Page 5 Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury. Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities.

  • Page 6: Important Usage Information

    manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience. Important usage information 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.
  • Page 7 For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.0 cm from the body.
  • Page 8 antennas, often called “cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user's head. These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies.
  • Page 9 activities, as well. FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones. FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon.
  • Page 10 FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization international Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996.
  • Page 11 emissions? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head.
  • Page 12 http://www.epa.gov/radiation/  Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA): http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html  National institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/  World health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int/peh-emf/  International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: http://www.icnirp.de  National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.hpa-radiationservices.org.uk/rpa ...
  • Page 13 accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you. 10. Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless assistance number when necessary. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency number.
  • Page 14 off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles.
  • Page 15 could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill.
  • Page 16 Cautions Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
  • Page 17  Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.  Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts or accessories.  For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force.
  • Page 18  If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.  Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
  • Page 19 to you or damage to the phone.  Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, as its moving parts may be damaged.  Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.

  • Page 20: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    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. Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features:...

  • Page 21: Keys

    Keys Function Softkeys Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display; In Idle mode, press and hold the left softkey to access the simplified menus 4-way navigation In Idle mode, access user-defined menus (left/right/up/down); In Menu mode, scroll through menu options Confirm In Idle mode, launch the web browser;...

  • Page 22: Install The Sim Card And Battery

    your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card 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.

  • Page 23: Turn Your Phone On And Off

    Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press (if necessary). 4. When the setup wizard opens, customise your phone as desired by following the screen.
  • Page 24 5. Press Õ Select (if necessary). 6. Press . To switch to another profile, select it from the list. Create a phone profile 1. In Menu mode, select Settings Õ Phone profiles . 2. Press Õ Create. 3. Enter a name for the profile and press Õ Save. 4.

  • Page 25: Use Basic Call Functions

    3. Select your favourite menus. 4. Press Õ Open to select submenus (if necessary). 5. Press . 6. To access an item from the simplified menus, 7. In Idle mode, press [OK]. 8. Scroll to the menu item you want and press [OK]. Lock your phone 1.

  • Page 26: Send And View Messages

     To end a call, press the headset button. Send and view messages Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages. Send a text or multimedia message 1. In Menu mode, select Messages Õ Create new message Õ Message. 2.

  • Page 27: Add And Find Contacts

    View text or multimedia messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages Õ My messages Õ Inbox. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. View an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages Õ My messages Õ Email inbox. 2. Select Check new email. 3.
  • Page 28 Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
  • Page 29 › Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices In Menu mode, select Settings → → Connectivity Bluetooth → Search. 2 Select a device. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select Done. Alternatively, select Yes to match the PIN between your device and the device.
  • Page 30 Select Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device (if necessary). Received data is saved to an appropriate application or folder according to its type. For example, a music or sound clip is saved to the sound folder and a contact to the phonebook.
  • Page 31 will automatically search for available WLANs. Select the check box next to a network. Enter a password for the network and select Done (if necessary). › Customise the connection profile In Menu mode, select Settings Select → → Connectivity Wi-Fi. the discovered WLAN AP.
  • Page 32 In Menu mode, select Settings → → Connectivity Wi-Fi. Select WPS PBC or WPS PIN depending on the AP device type. Press a WPS button on the AP device within 2 minutes. Or, enter a PIN on the AP device and select Start within 2 minutes. Mobile AP Learn about the Mobile AP feature, which sets your device as an wireless AP (Access Point) to connect to the internet on other network devices.
  • Page 33 Your device allows you to read Near Field Communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products, such as web addresses or service call numbers. The NFC feature is a short-range high frequency wireless connectivity technology that allows your mobile device to read and write some information when placed near an NFC tag.
  • Page 34 Place the centre of the rear near an NFC tag. When the writing is complete, a notice will appear on your device’s display. › › Make a purchase with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service.
  • Page 35 You can connect your device to a PC using an optional PC data cable using various USB connection modes. When you connect the device to a PC, you can synchronize files with Windows Media Player, transfer data to and from your device directly, or launch Samsung PC Studio when a USB connection is detected.
  • Page 36 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: Please insert SIM card Ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly.
  • Page 37 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.  When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception or experience poor audio quality.
  • Page 38 Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA World Wide Web English (EU). 10/2011. Draft.05 http://www.samsungmobile.com...

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