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I8910 Quick Start Guide The user manual is available on the Samsung website.
Instructional icons using this manual Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This quick start guide has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device. Caution—situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information X 2 Refer to—pages with related information; for example: X p.
Copyrights and trademarks → [ ] Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messaging → New message (represents Messaging, followed by New message) Square brackets—device keys; for example: [ ] (represents the End/ Power key). Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: • This product includes software licensed from Symbian Ltd. © 1998-2009.
• Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • DivX® is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used under licence. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.
safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your device. Safety warnings Keep your device away from small children and pets Keep your device 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 Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing.
Install mobile devices and equipment with caution Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid placing your device and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area. 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 device.
Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your device whenever directed by warning signs or instructions. 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.
Turn off the device near medical equipment Protect batteries and chargers from damage Your device can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. • 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.
Handle your device carefully and sensibly • Do not allow your device to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage. Do 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. • Your device is made of complex electronics—protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage.
Important usage information Use your device in the normal position Avoid contact with your device’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your device Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device and will void your warranty. Ensure maximum battery and charger life • Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten battery life. • Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use.
Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your device 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 (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.
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 its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
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 or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66.
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Unpack quick start guide Check your product box for the following items: • • • • • • • Mobile device Battery Travel adapter (charger) Headset PC data cable Samsung PC Studio CD Quick Start Guide The items supplied with your device 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.
Device layout The front of your device includes the following keys and features: Light/ Proximity sensor Front camera lens for video calls Volume key Speaker Earpiece The rear of your device includes the following keys and features: Mouthpiece for recording videos Flashbulb Touch screen End/Power key 16 Battery cover Camera key Memory card slot Menu key Rear camera lens Hold key Multifunction jack Talk key Headset jack Mouthpiece Speaker Internal antenna
Keys Key Icons Function Make or answer a call; In Standby mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers Access Menu mode; Show all active applications (press and hold) Turn the device on and off (press and hold); In Standby mode, access the quick menu (press and hold); End a call; In Menu mode, return to Standby mode In Standby mode, adjust the device’s volume Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys In Standby mode, turn on the camera (press and hold); In Camera mode, take a photo or record
Icon Definition Bluetooth activated Assemble and prepare your device Stereo headset connected Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile device for its first use.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 1. Remove the battery cover. If the device is on, press and hold [ turn it off. ] to • Place the SIM or USIM card in the device with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM or USIM card, you can use your device’s non-network services and some menus.
3. Insert the battery. Charge the battery Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the device. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack. 4. Replace the battery cover. With the triangle facing up Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the device. Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty.
3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 4. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet. 5. Unplug the travel adapter from the device. 6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. About the low battery indicator When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking.
Follow these steps when removing a memory card Carefully follow the steps below when removing a memory card to avoid data loss or damage to the memory card. 1. Press and hold [ ] and select Remove F: memory card. 2. Select Yes to confirm. 3. Open the cover to the memory card slot and gently push the memory card in until it disengages from the device. 4. Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot. 5. Select OK.
Switch to the offline profile Use the touch screen By switching to the offline profile, you can use your device’s non-network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplanes and hospitals. Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. To switch to the offline profile, in Menu mode, select Settings → Personal → Profiles → Offline → Options → Activate.
• Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. 24 • Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists.
Work with applications Switch applications Open applications or folders Your device allows you to multi-task by running multiple applications at the same time. 1. In Standby mode, select Menu or press the Menu key to access Menu mode. To switch from one active application to another, 2. Select an application or a folder. 1. Press and hold the Menu key to open a list of applications. • Depending on your region or service provider, default applications on your device may vary.
Use widgets Change the widgets Learn to use widgets on the toolbar. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Personal → Widgets → Widgets. Open the toolbar 2. Select the widgets you want to include to the toolbar and select Back. In Standby mode, select the arrow at the bottom left of the screen to open the toolbar. You can rearrange widgets on the toolbar or move them to the idle screen. Depending on your region or service provider, available widgets may vary. Move the widgets to the idle screen 1.
Access help information Make a call Learn to access helpful information about your device. 1. In Standby mode, select Telephone and enter an area code and phone number. 1. In Menu mode, select Tools → Help. 2. Press [ ] to dial the number. For a video call, select Options → Call → Video call. 2. Enter the first few letters of the help topic you want to find. 3. Select a help topic to learn about an application or feature. 4. Scroll the screen to get more information.
View and dial missed calls Call an international number Your device will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, 1. In Standby mode, select Telephone and twice to insert the + character. 1. Select Show. 2. Scroll to the missed call you want to dial. 3. Press [ ] to dial. Call a contact from the phonebook Call a recently dialled number 1. In Standby mode, press [ list of recent numbers. 2.
Send and view messages Enter text Learn to send and view text (SMS) messages. Enter text and create messages or notes. Change the text input method Send a text message 1. In Menu mode, select Messaging → New message. 2. Select the recipient input field. 3. Enter a destination number and select 4. Select the text input field. 5. Enter your message and select . 6. Select Options → Send to send the message. . When you open the text input field, the virtual keypad appears.
You can use the following text input modes: Mode Function ABC Select the appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on the display. Predictive 1. Select the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. 2. When the word displays correctly, select 0 to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, select to select an alternate word. Number Select the appropriate virtual key to enter a number. Symbol Select the appropriate virtual key to enter a symbol.
View text messages To add a new contact on a SIM or USIM card: 1. In Menu mode, select Messaging → Inbox. 1. In Menu mode, select Contacts → Options → Settings → Contacts to display → SIM memory → OK. 2. Select a text message. Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature. 2. Select Default saving memory → SIM memory → OK. 3. Select Back. 4. Select Options → New contact. 5. Enter contact information. Add a new contact To add a new contact in the device's memory: 6.
3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. Once you have found a contact, you can: • call the contact by pressing [ ] • edit the contact information by selecting Options → Edit Link your photos to contacts Learn to tag faces in your photos to make calls or send messages from photos. 5. Select OK → Link to phonebook → a contact → a number. The selected contact is linked to the photo. 6. When you are finished, select Done.
View photos Icon Function In Menu mode, select Gallery → Images & videos → a photo file. Focus mode Change the camera focus While viewing the photo, touch the screen and use icons to zoom in or out, send the photo, start a slideshow, and delete the photo.
View videos Icon In Menu mode, select Gallery → Images & videos → a video file. During playback, touch the screen and use icons to zoom in or out, and control playback. Use camcorder options From the viewfinder, select an icon and change options: Icon Function Recording Change the recording mode mode 34 Quickview Function View captured images or video clips Use advanced camera functions Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customise camera settings.
Capture a series of photos 1. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Select → Continuous. 5. Press the Camera key to take the first photo. 6. Slowly move the device to a direction. The device captures the next photo automatically. 7. Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo. 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press and hold the Camera key to take a series of photos. Capture panoramic photos 1.
Capture divided photos 4. Select a frame. 1. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 2. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Select → Mosaic. 4. Select an image layout. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Camera key to take the divided photos. 6. Press the Camera key to take a photo with the frame. Record videos in slow or fast motion 1. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2.
Use camera options While using the camera, select access the following options: Option → to Option Timer Function Select the time delay White balance Adjust the colour balance of the image Effects Apply a special effect ISO Adjust the sensitivity of camera imaging sensor Exposure meter Select a type of exposure metre Anti-shake Reduce blur caused by vibration or movement WDR Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to a wide range of available light Blink detection Detect closed eyes after you capt
Option Video quality Adjustment Function Adjust the quality of your video clips Adjust contrast, saturation, and sharpness Customise camera settings While using the camera, select access the following settings: → to Setting Guidelines Function Display the guidelines Review Set the camera to switch to the preview screen after capturing photos GPS connection Set the camera to record GPS information to images Shutter sound Select a sound to accompany the shutter action Storage Select a memory loc
• Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. • Receive via Bluetooth. • Copy to your memory card. • Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11. Copy music files to a memory card Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 3. Press [ 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → USB → USB connection mode → PC Studio or Mass storage → OK. 2. Press [ ] to return to Standby mode. 3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC. 1. Insert a memory card.
Synchronise your device with Windows Media Player Play music files 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → USB → USB connection mode → Media transfer → OK. 2. In Menu mode, select Media → Music player. 2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC with Windows Media Player installed. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. 3. Open Windows Media Player to synchronise music files. 4.
Create a playlist Customise your device 1. In Menu mode, select Media → Music player → Playlists. Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. 2. Select Options → New playlist. 3. Enter a title for the new playlist and select OK. 4. Select Yes or select Options → Add songs. 5. Select a music file and select Add. To select a music file in a folder, select Expand. To add more music files, repeat this step. 6. When you are finished, select Done.
Personalise a profile 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Personal → Profiles. 2. Select Options → Personalise. 3. Change the settings as desired. 4. When you are finished personalising the profile, select Back. Select a theme for the display 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Personal → Themes. 2. Select a category: • General - choose a skin for your display. • Menu - choose a layout of the display. • Home scr. theme - choose a theme for Standby mode.
View the electronic version of the user manual For more information, view the I8910 user manual. The user manual is available on the Samsung website (http://www.samsungmobile.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.
Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibility that the product GSM Mobile Phone : I8910 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents. SAFETY EN 60950- 1 : 2001 +A11:2004 SAR EN 50360 : 2001 EN 62209-1 : 2006 EMC EN 301 489- 01 V1.6.1 (09-2005) EN 301 489- 07 V1.3.1 (11-2005) EN 301 489- 17 V1.2.1 (08-2002) EN 301 489- 19 V1.2.1 (11-2002) EN 301 489- 24 V1.4.
