Why isn't my Samsung Wave GT-S8500 Cell Phone finding other Bluetooth devices?
If another Bluetooth device is not located by your Samsung Cell Phone: * Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device. * Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 metres/30 feet).
Why are my outgoing calls not connecting on my Samsung Cell Phone?
If outgoing calls are not connected on your Samsung Cell Phone: * Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. * Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. * Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling.
General| FM radio | Yes |
|---|---|
| Audio formats supported | AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, WMA |
| Video formats supported | DIVX, MPEG4, WMV |
| Panel type | AMOLED |
| Display diagonal | 3.3 \ |
| Touch technology | Multi-touch |
| Display resolution | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Display number of colors | 16.78 million colors |
| Processor frequency | 1 GHz |
| Maximum memory card size | 32 GB |
| Internal storage capacity | 2 GB |
| Flash type | LED |
| Photo effects | Negative film, Sepia |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten |
| ISO sensitivity | 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, Auto |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Video recording modes | 720p |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) | 5 MP |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 0.3 MP |
| 2G standards | EDGE, GPRS, GSM |
| 3G standards | HSDPA |
| Data network | 3G |
| SIM card capability | Single SIM |
| HDMI ports quantity | - |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Product color | Gray |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Converter, Countdown timer, Events reminder, Notes, Stopwatch, To-do list |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content to and from a mobile phone over a cellular network |
| Operating system installed | Bada |
| Talk time (2G) | 15 h |
| Talk time (3G) | 7 h |
| Battery capacity | 1500 mAh |
| Standby time (2G) | 600 h |
| Standby time (3G) | 550 h |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 10.9 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 56 mm |
| Height | 118 mm |
| Weight | 118 g |
Explains icons used in the manual for warnings, cautions, and notes.
Explains how to find related information using page references.
Explains how to follow menu sequences for actions.
Explains the meaning of square brackets for device keys.
Lists items included in the product box.
Instructions for installing SIM/USIM card and battery.
Steps to power the device on and off.
Identifies external parts and components of the device.
Explains the function of each key on the device.
Describes the device's idle screen and its features.
Explains the meaning of various icons displayed on the screen.
Instructions on using the device's touch screen interface.
Accessing and using the device's shortcuts panel.
Steps to lock and unlock the device's screen and keys.
Guide on how to navigate and access the device's menus.
How to rearrange and categorize applications in the menu.
How to launch and manage applications, including multitasking.
Steps to add new screens to the main menu.
Explains what widgets are and how to use them.
Steps to open and use the widget toolbar.
General guide to customizing device preferences.
How to add new panels to the idle screen for organizing widgets.
How to manage widgets that connect to web services.
Instructions for setting the device's current time and date.
How to adjust the volume for key tones.
Steps to adjust touch screen vibration feedback intensity.
How to switch the device to silent mode.
Guide to customizing sound profiles for calls and messages.
How to adjust the screen brightness level.
Steps to set a custom wallpaper for the idle screen.
How to reorder tabs within an application.
Instructions to set a password to lock the device.
Guide to activate PIN lock for SIM/USIM card.
How to set up the mobile tracker for device location.
Instructions on entering text using the virtual keypad.
How to access the device's help features.
Overview of using calling functions and features.
Steps for making and receiving voice and video calls.
How to reject an incoming call.
Instructions for dialing international phone numbers.
How to use the headset for calls.
Features available during an active voice call.
Features available during an active video call.
How to view and redial missed calls.
Overview of extra call-related features like auto rejection.
How to set up automatic call rejection.
Guide on simulating incoming calls.
How to use FDN mode to restrict outgoing calls.
How to set up call diverting to forward calls.
How to activate call waiting feature.
How to restrict incoming or outgoing calls.
Overview of viewing and managing call and message logs.
How to view detailed call and message logs.
How to manage logs for data usage, messages, and call costs.
Overview of creating, sending, and managing messages.
Steps to compose and send a text (SMS) message.
How to activate a connection profile for MMS messages.
How to view, manage, and back up messages.
How to create and use message templates.
How to access and listen to voice mail messages.
How to send an emergency SOS message.
How to create folders for organizing messages.
Overview of email functions and setup.
Steps to set up email accounts and profiles.
Steps to compose and send an email message.
How to select an email profile for sending/receiving.
How to view received email messages.
How to set up email synchronization with an Exchange server.
Guide to using instant messaging services.
How to access and use the Social Hub application.
Overview of using the camera for photos and videos.
Steps to turn on the camera and capture a photo.
How to use Beauty mode to enhance portraits.
How to use Smile shot mode for capturing smiles.
How to take a series of photos of moving subjects.
Steps to capture wide panoramic photos.
How to take photos with a vintage look using color filters.
How to adjust various camera settings before taking photos.
Steps to turn on the camera and switch to camcorder mode.
How to record videos in slow motion.
How to adjust camcorder settings before recording videos.
Overview of the video player and supported formats.
Steps to play videos using the device's player.
How to view photos and play videos saved on the device.
Steps to view photos using the media browser.
Overview of the music player and supported file formats.
Methods for transferring music files to the device.
Steps to play music files using the music player.
How to create custom playlists for music.
How to access and navigate music albums.
How to add songs to a quick list for easy access.
How to adjust various settings for the music player.
How to use music recognition to find song information.
Overview of listening to FM radio.
Steps to connect headset and listen to FM radio.
How to add songs from music recognition to a wish list.
How to record songs directly from the FM radio.
How to automatically save FM radio stations.
How to add preferred radio stations to a favorites list.
How to adjust various settings for the FM radio.
Overview of using games and applications.
Steps to download games and applications from the web.
How to play games or launch downloaded applications.
Overview of creating and managing contact lists.
Steps to add a new contact to the device.
How to search for and locate contacts in the list.
How to mark contacts as favorites for quick access.
How to create and manage your personal namecard.
How to create contact groups for sending messages to multiple people.
Steps to copy contacts between device and SIM/USIM.
How to add contacts from community websites.
Overview of creating and managing daily/monthly events.
Steps to create new calendar events.
How to view existing calendar events.
Overview of creating and managing tasks.
Steps to create a new task with alarms.
How to view and manage created tasks.
How to stop an alarm for a calendar event.
Overview of recording and viewing memos.
Steps to create and save a new memo.
How to view existing memos.
Overview of operating the voice recorder.
Steps to record a voice memo.
How to play recorded voice memos.
Overview of accessing and bookmarking web pages.
Steps to activate a connection profile for internet access.
How to access specific web pages using the browser.
How to adjust settings for the web browser.
How to bookmark frequently visited web pages.
Overview of downloading and using applications from Samsung Apps.
How to use the RSS reader to get news and information.
Overview of synchronizing data with a web server.
Steps to create a profile for data synchronization.
How to get weather, finance, and news information.
How to use social networking services like Facebook.
Overview of Bluetooth technology and its capabilities.
Steps to activate the Bluetooth feature on the device.
How to search for and connect with other Bluetooth devices.
How to send files and items via Bluetooth.
How to receive files and items via Bluetooth.
How to print data to a Bluetooth printer.
Overview of Wi-Fi capabilities and standards.
Steps to activate the Wi-Fi (WLAN) feature.
How to use Remote SIM mode with a Bluetooth car kit.
Steps to search for and connect to available Wi-Fi networks.
How to configure settings for a WLAN connection profile.
Overview of the DLNA service for sharing media files.
Steps to connect to WLAN using WPS methods.
How to configure DLNA settings for media sharing.
How to play media files from the device on other DLNA devices.
How to play media files from other DLNA devices on the phone.
How to play files from one DLNA device on another.
Overview of using the device as a wireless access point.
How to configure settings for the Mobile AP feature.
Overview of GPS functionality for navigation.
How to start the Samsung mobile navigation application.
How to determine the device's current location using GPS.
How to enhance GPS by downloading data files.
How to connect the device to a TV for display.
Overview of connecting the device to a PC via USB.
Steps to connect and use the Samsung Kies software.
How to sync files with Windows Media Player.
How to connect the device as a removable disk to a PC.
How to use the device as a modem for PC internet access.
Overview of using the clock for alarms and world clocks.
Steps to set a new alarm on the device.
How to stop an alarm when it sounds.
How to remove an existing alarm.
How to add and manage world clocks.
How to use the device's stopwatch function.
How to use the count-down timer function.
Overview of using the calculator for mathematical operations.
Overview of using the Mini diary feature.
Steps to create a new photo diary entry.
How to view existing diary entries.
Overview of managing web accounts for data sync.
Steps to create a new web account.
How to delete or modify existing web accounts.
How to adjust the schedule for automatic data synchronization.
How to access and manage stored files like images and videos.
Lists the file types supported by the device.
How to navigate and view different types of files.
How to print images via USB or Bluetooth.
How to set an image as the device's wallpaper.
How to set a sound clip as a ringtone.
How to edit images and apply effects.
How to apply various visual effects to images.
How to resize or transform images.
Overview of creating and editing video files.
Steps to create a new video from images or clips.
How to add text or clip art to videos.
How to cut and save specific parts of a video.
How to divide a video into two clips.
How to apply visual effects to video files.
How to add captions to video clips.
Overview of searching for data on the device or web.
How to search for files and data stored on the device.
How to search for information on the internet.
How to search for content on the Samsung Mobile Site.
Steps to open and navigate the device's settings menu.
How to disable all wireless functions using flight mode.
Overview of connectivity settings like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
How to customize sound options for calls and messages.
Overview of general device settings like language and gestures.
How to control display settings like wallpaper and brightness.
How to set and manage the device's date and time.
Settings related to menu order, widgets, and their profiles.
Overview of settings for managing device applications.
Customizing various call features like auto reject and answering mode.
How to customize messaging features like text and multimedia.
Settings for managing contacts, display order, and service numbers.
Settings for customizing calendar views and synchronization.
Settings for selecting an internet connection profile.
Settings for music and video players.
Settings for application update notifications.
Overview of security settings like phone lock and privacy.
Settings for uploading photos and managing blog lists.
Settings for using social network profiles.
Settings for the default installation location of applications.
Settings for managing device memory and memory cards.
How to reset device settings to factory defaults.
Information about the device, system info, and DivX.
How to use additional services offered by the SIM card.
Explains device prompts for Password, PIN, PUK, and PIN2.
Solutions for network connectivity issues.
Troubleshooting steps for unresponsive touch screens.
Solutions for issues with dropped calls.
Troubleshooting steps when outgoing calls fail.
Troubleshooting steps when incoming calls fail.
Solutions if the other party cannot hear you during calls.
Troubleshooting steps for poor audio quality.
Troubleshooting steps for call connection issues from contacts.
Indicates low battery and need for recharge or replacement.
Troubleshooting steps for battery charging issues.
Explanation for device heating and normal operation.
Troubleshooting steps for FM radio launch errors.
Troubleshooting steps for camera launch errors.
Troubleshooting steps for issues playing music files.
Troubleshooting steps when Bluetooth devices are not found.
Troubleshooting steps for PC connection issues.
Troubleshooting steps for device freezing or errors.
General safety warnings for device usage.
Warning about keeping the device away from children and pets.
Advice on protecting hearing from excessive sound exposure.
Cautionary advice for installing devices in vehicles.
Guidelines for safely handling and disposing of batteries and chargers.
Instructions to turn off the device in hazardous areas.
Advice on preventing repetitive motion injuries.
Precautions to avoid interference with pacemakers.
General safety precautions for using the device.
Warning against using incompatible accessories.
Instructions to turn off the device near medical equipment.
Instructions for device use on aircraft.
Precautions to protect the device, batteries, and chargers.
Warning about using a cracked or broken screen.
Safety advice for using the device while driving.
Importance of complying with safety regulations.
Guidelines for careful handling of the device.
Precautions regarding interference with other electronic devices.
General important information for using the device.
Advice on using the device in its normal position.
Warning against unauthorized device servicing.
Tips for maximizing battery and charger lifespan.
Guidelines for handling SIM and memory cards.
Information about emergency call availability.
Information regarding the device's SAR certification.
Instructions for proper disposal of electronic waste.
Legal disclaimer regarding third-party content and services.
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