Samsung Gt15800 L Manual

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Charge the battery
Before using the device for the first time, you must charge 
the battery.
You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter 
or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. 
Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries 
to explode or damage your device.
When your battery is low, the device will emit a 
warning tone and display a low battery message. 
The battery icon 
 will also be empty and turn 
red. If the battery level becomes too low, the device 
will automatically power off. Recharge your battery 
to continue using your device.
Insert the battery.
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Replace the back cover.5  
						

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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 3 outlet.You can use the device while it is charging, but it •	may take longer to fully charge the battery.
While the device is charging, the touch screen may •	not function due to an unstable power supply. If 
this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the 
device.
While charging, the device may heat up. This 
•	is normal and should not affect your device’s 
lifespan or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your 
•	device and the charger to a Samsung Service 
Centre.
When the battery is fully charged, unplug the travel 
4 adapter from the device and then from the power 
outlet.
Do not remove the battery before removing the 
travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the 
device.
Charge with the travel adapter ›
Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of 1 the device.
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the 
2 multifunction jack.
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause 
serious damage to the device. Any damage caused 
by misuse is not covered by the warranty. 
						

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When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is 4 no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the 
device and then from the PC.
Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert 
a memory card. Your device accepts microSD™ or 
microSDHC™ memory cards with maximum capacities 
of 32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and 
type).
Samsung uses approved industry standards for 
memory cards, but some brands may not be fully 
compatible with your device. Using an incompatible 
memory card may damage your device or the 
memory card and can corrupt data stored on the 
card.
To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not 
in use. The travel adapter does not have a power 
switch, so you must unplug the travel adapter from 
the outlet to interrupt the power supply. The travel 
adapter should remain close to the socket when 
in use.
Charge with the PC data cable ›Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of 
1 the device.
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the 
2 multifunction jack.
Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port 
3 on a PC.Depending on the type of PC data cable you are 
using, it may take some time before charging 
begins. 
						

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Remove the back cover.1 
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts 2 facing up.
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it 3 locks in place.
Replace the back cover.
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Your device supports only the FAT file structure for •	memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with 
a different file structure, your device will ask you to 
reformat the memory card.
Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten 
•	the lifespan of memory cards.
When you insert a memory card in your device, •	the file directory of the memory card will appear 
in the /mnt/sdcard folder. 
						

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Format the memory card ›Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause 
incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory 
card only on the device.
In Idle mode, select Applications 
→ Settings → SD 
card and phone storage →  Unmount SD card → OK → 
Format SD card →  Format SD card → Erase everything.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to 
make backup copies of all important data stored on 
your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not 
cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
Remove the memory card ›Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe 
removal.
In Idle mode, select 
1 Applications → Settings → SD 
card and phone storage →  Unmount SD card → OK.
Remove the back cover.
2 
Push the memory card gently until it disengages from 3 the device.
Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
4 
Remove the memory card.5 
Replace the back cover.6 Do not remove a memory card while the device is 
transferring or accessing information, as this could 
result in loss of data or damage to the memory card 
or device. 
						

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Attach a hand strap (optional)
Remove the back cover.1 
Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over 2 the small projection.
Replace the back cover.3  
						

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Getting started
Turn your device on and off
To turn on your device, press and hold []. Your device will 
automatically connect to the cellular network.
If you turn on your device for the first time, tap the Android 
image on the screen and follow the on-screen instructions 
to set up your device for its first time.
To turn off your device, press and hold [
] and the select 
Power off.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from •	official personnel when in areas where the use of 
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes 
and hospitals.
To use your device's non-network services only, 
•	switch to Flight mode. Press and hold [] and 
select Flight mode. 
Get to know your device
Device layout ›
Proximity sensor
Touch screen
Earpiece
Back key
Home key
Volume key
Menu key
Mouthpiece 
						

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Keys ›
KeyFunction
PowerTurn on the device (press and 
hold); Access the quick menus 
(press and hold); Lock the touch 
screen.
MenuOpen a list of options available 
on the current screen; Open the 
Google Search bar (press and 
hold).
Home
Return to the idle screen; Open 
the list of recent applications 
(press and hold).
Back
Return to the previous screen.
VolumeAdjust the device’s volume.
Speaker
Multifunction jack
Internal antenna Back cover
Headset jack
Power key
Camera lens 
						

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IconDefinition
GPS activated
Voice call in progress
Call on hold
Speakerphone activated
Missed call
Synchronised with the web
Uploading data
Downloading data
Call diverting activated
Connected to PC
Indicator icons ›Icons shown on the display may vary depending on 
your region or service provider.
IconDefinition
No signal
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
Wi-Fi activated
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth headset connected 
						

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IconDefinition
Music playback in progress
FM radio turned on in the background
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
10:00 Current time
Use the touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or 
perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch 
screen. 
IconDefinition
No SIM or USIM card
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voice mail message
Alarm activated
Event notification
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Silent mode activated
Flight mode activated
Vibration activated