Samsung GT-I8550L Bedienungsanleitung

www.samsung.comUser ManualGT-I8550L

Getting started10Installing the SIM or USIM card and batteryInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the inc

Settings100–Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example.–Driving mode: Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents a

Settings101•Show screen updates: Set the device to flash areas of the screen when they are updated.•Window animation scale: Select a speed for openi

102TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:•Password: When

Troubleshooting103Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain

Troubleshooting104Audio quality is poor•Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.•When you are in areas with weak signals or p

Troubleshooting105Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operat

Troubleshooting106Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Bl

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Getting started112 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.•Do not remove the protective tape covering the anten

Getting started12Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery1 Remove the back cover.2 Pull out the battery.3 Pull out the SIM or USIM card.

Getting started13Charging the batteryUse the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge t

Getting started14Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

Getting started15Checking the battery charge statusWhen you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current batt

Getting started16Inserting a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer a

Getting started17Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings →

Getting started18Turning the device on and offWhen turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.P

Getting started19Locking and unlocking the deviceWhen not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off t

2About this manualThis device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise.

20BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table

Basics21Using the touch screenUse only fingers to use the touch screen.•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devi

Basics22DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.Double-tappingDouble-tap

Basics23FlickingFlick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage o

Basics24Control motionsSimple motions allow easy control of the device.Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home sc

Basics25Picking upWhen you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed c

Basics26Shaking•Shake the device to search for Bluetooth devices.•Shake the device to update the list of emails or information from Yahoo News, Yaho

Basics27•Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.•Mobile data: Activate or deactivate the data connection.•Blocking mode: Activate

Basics28Moving an itemTap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.Removing an i

Basics29Using applicationsThis device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.Opening an application

About this manual3•Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you

Basics30Organising with foldersPut related applications together in a folder for convenience.Tap → Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag i

Basics31Entering textUse the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, y

Basics32HandwritingTap and hold → tap , and then write a word with a finger. Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested w

Basics33Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkConnect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 87)Turning

Basics34Setting up accountsGoogle applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Goog

Basics35Connecting with Samsung KiesSamsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and calendars, and syncs them with

Basics36Securing the devicePrevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. T

Basics37Setting a passwordOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Password.Enter at least four characters including num

38CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi

Communication39Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict

About this manual4Trademarks•SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.•The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™,

Communication40Adding contactsTo add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to Contacts.Viewing call logsTa

Communication41Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the circle, or press the headset button.If the call waiting service

Communication42Ending a callTap End call to end a call. Or press the headset button.Video callsMaking a video callEnter the number or select a contact

Communication43Swapping imagesDrag an image of either party onto the other party’s image to swap the images.ContactsUse this application to manage con

Communication44Editing a contactSelect a contact to edit, and then tap .Deleting a contactTap → Delete.Setting a speed dial numberTap → Speed dia

Communication45Importing and exporting contactsSyncing with Google ContactsTap → Merge with Google.Contacts synced with Google Contacts appear with

Communication46Favourite contactsTap , and then take one of the following actions:•Search: Search for contacts.•Add to Favorites: Add contacts to f

Communication47MessagingUse this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).Tap Messaging on the Applications screen.You may

Communication48Viewing incoming messagesIncoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact.Select a contact to view the person’s message.Li

Communication49Reading messagesSelect an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .Tap a message t

5Table of ContentsGetting started7 Device layout8 Buttons9 Package contents10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery13 Charging the battery16

Communication50Sending messagesIn any mailbox, tap , enter recipients, a subject, and a message, and then tap .Tap → Attach picture to attach image

Communication51TalkUse this application to chat with others via Google Talk.Tap Talk on the Applications screen.This application may not be available

Communication52Google+Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.Tap Google+ on the Applications screen.Th

53Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network54HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history.Tap

Web & network55Searching the web by voiceTap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear.

Web & network56Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. S

Web & network57Sharing filesSelect a device or web storage, select a file, tap , and then use the following options:•Group Play: Share screens w

Web & network58Group PlayUse this application to share images, documents, and music with other devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi networ

59MediaMusic PlayerUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music Player on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending

Table of Contents6Settings87 About Settings87 Wi-Fi88 Bluetooth88 Data usage89 More settings90 Home screen mode90 Blocking mode90 Sound91 Display

Media60Setting a song as ringtoneTo use the currently-playing song as ringtone, tap → Set as → Phone ringtone.Creating playlistsMake an own selectio

Media61Taking photosTaking a photoTap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame tur

Media62•Autumn colour: Use this setting for red-shifted background scenery.•Text: Use this setting for books or posters.•Candlelight: Use this sett

Media63Taking videosTaking a videoSlide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To stop recording, tap .•Manual foc

Media64Tap to change recording mode.•Normal: Use this mode for normal quality.•Limit for MMS: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messa

Media65Configuring settings for CameraTap to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and

Media66•Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots.•Resolution: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memo

Media67GalleryUse this application to view images and videos.Tap Gallery on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on

Media68Editing imagesWhen viewing an image, tap and use the following functions:•Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder

Media69Sharing imagesUse one of the following methods:•In a folder, tap → Select item, select images, and then tap to send them to others.•When

7Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMultipurpose jackMenu buttonMicrophonePower buttonHome buttonFront cameraTouch screenEarpieceProximity sensorR

Media70Deleting videosTap → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete.Sharing videosTap → Share via, select videos by ticking, tap Don

Media71Sharing videosSelect the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method.Uploading videosSelect your account, tap , select a video, ent

Media72Scanning radio stationsTap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the ra

73Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores74Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

75UtilitiesMemoUse this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen.Composing mem

Utilities76• : Lock the memo so that others cannot view it.• : Print the memo via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some

Utilities77Invite others to the event by sending a message or email. Enter the phone number or email address to the Participants field, or tap to op

Utilities78ClockUse this application to set alarms, check the time in any location in the world, measure the duration of an event, set a timer, or use

Utilities79Deleting alarmsTap and hold the alarm, and then tap Delete.World clockCreating clocksTap Add city, and then enter a city name or select a c

Getting started8•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Do not u

Utilities80CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.Rotate the device to landscape

Utilities81Playing voice memosSelect a voice memo to play.• : Adjust the playback speed.• : Trim the voice memo.• : Adjust the volume by dragging t

Utilities82Search scopeTo select what applications to search, tap → Settings → Phone search, and then tick the items to search for.Google NowLaunch

Utilities83In a folder, tap , and then use one of the following options:•Create folder: Create a folder.•Delete: Delete files or folders.•Search: S

84Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications

Travel & local85Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:•My current

Travel & local86NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.•Navigation maps,

87SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scree

Settings88Setting Network notificationThe device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.On the

Settings89More settingsCustomise settings to control connections with other devices or networks.Airplane modeThis disables all wireless functions on y

Getting started9Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guideUse only Samsung-approved software.

Settings90Home screen modeSelect a Home screen mode (basic or easy).Blocking modeSelect which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notificati

Settings91DisplayChange the settings for the display.•Wallpaper:–Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen.–Lock screen: Select a

Settings92StorageView memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all dat

Settings93Location servicesChange settings for location information permissions.•Use wireless networks: Set the device to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile net

Settings94SecurityChange settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.•Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the devic

Settings95•Make passwords visible: By default, the device hides passwords for security. Set the device to display passwords as they are entered.•Dev

Settings96Samsung keyboardTo change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap .The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.•

Settings97Voice search•Language: Select a language for the voice recognition.•Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you t

Settings98Add accountAdd email or SNS accounts.MotionActivate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition o

Settings99•Automatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones.•Select time zone: