Welcome to the Samsung GALAXY S how-to videos. We’ll show you how the Samsung GALAXY S works and answer some common questions asked.

 

Samsung GALAXY S is a full touch Android^TM 2.1 (Éclair), updateable to 2.2 (Froyo), device with a large 4” WVGA SUPER AMOLED screen. It is equipped with a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus, smile shot and self shot. Running on a 1 GHz processor, it also has a large 16GB internal storage which is expandable up to 48GB when paired with a 32MB MicroSD card.

 

It also comes with Wi-Fi 802.11n (600Mbps), high speed connectivity via HSUPA 5.76Mbps/ HSDPA 7.2Mbps and GPS (via Google Maps). Power-packed features encased in a sleek device - 9.9mm thin and weighing only 118g.

 

 

Here’s a video on what to expect in the box when you buy your Samsung GALAXY S.

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

Q. Does Samsung GALAXY S support Chinese?

A. Samsung GALAXY S does support Simplified Chinese input, with both pinyin and handwriting modes. There is also Korean language support as well.

 

Change the language input to Chinese 

 

Press and hold within the message input box > Tap on Input Method > Select DioPen Chinese IME

 

For Pin Yin: please ensure that you are using the QWERTY keypad layout

                  > Tap on the ‘Ab’ key so that it changes to ‘中_P’.

 

For Chinese handwriting: Tap on the Settings key

                                     > Select Handwriting box

                                     > ‘中_P’ will change to ‘中_S’.

 

Press and hold the Settings key to get to DioPen Chinese IME settings to change the pen thickness and pen colour.

 

Change the language input to Korean, Thai or Vietnamese   

 

Change the input method to Samsung keypad > Press and hold the Settings key to get to Samsung keypad settings > select the language of your choice.

 

 

Super AMOLED + Camera & Video + Layar

 

 

 

Q. My phone seems to be laggy after a while. What could be the problem?

A. There may be many unnecessary programs running in the background. You can see them by pressing the center square home screen button. Kill the unnecessary apps effectively with a Task Killer application. We recommend Advance Task Killer which can be downloaded from Android Market^TM.

 

Q. Does the Camera have a Self shot mode?

A. Not only does the camera have a Self Shot mode, it also has Marco Mode, Blink Detection and Face Detection. Other interesting camera features include Smile Shot, Beauty Shot, Cartoon Shot, Action Shot, Vintage Mode, Auto Contrast, Outdoor Visibility and Touch Focus. Touch Focus allows you to focus on any point you touch on the screen.

 

Q. What is the resolution of the video recording?

A. The resolution is 1280 x 720. (HD recording up to 30fps)

 

Q. What is Layar Reality Browser powered by Tele Atlas?

A. A first on Samsung GALAXY S, Layar powered by Tele Atlas possesses the greatest number of POIs, custom fitted specifically for the Samsung GALAXY S.

 

 

Swype + Write&Go + ThinkFree +WirelessTethering + Aldiko

 

 

 

Q. What is the Swype Technology used in Samsung GALAXY S?

A. Swype allows a user to enter a word by sliding a finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting only between words. It uses error correcting algorithms and a language model to guess the word intended. It also includes a tapping predictive text system in the same interface. Swype is designed for use on touchscreen devices with a traditional QWERTY keyboard for text input.

 

Q. What is Write & Go on Samsung GALAXY S?

A. The GALAXY S has an application called “Write and Go” to take any notes down, save for sending out later, updating your Twitter profile or creating a calendar event.  This changes the perception in the past where you need to decide where to save the note before writing anything down. 

 

Q. Can I edit or view my Documents, Excel and PowerPoint files?

A. Yes! ThinkFree Office Mobile includes a word processor (Write), a spreadsheet program (Calc), a presentation program (Show), and a WYSIWYG HTML and blog editor (Note). ThinkFree Office Mobile reads and writes to Microsoft Office file formats (.doc, .xls, and .ppt). ThinkFree Office Mobile has a look and feel similar to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, providing a degree of familiarity to new users. 

 

 Q. What is Wireless Tethering?

A. Tethering is the use of a mobile device such as a mobile phone to supply Internet access for another device e.g. laptop, which is otherwise unconnected, using the mobile device as a modem.

 

 

Steps to Activate Internet Tethering

 

Menu > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile AP settings > Activate Mobile AP > Go to Laptop Wireless Network Connection > Refresh Network List > Click Connect > Key in Network Key > Connect

 

Q. What is Aldiko?

A. Aldiko is an e-book reading application that runs on any Android device which enables you to download and read thousands of books right on your smartphone.

 

 

Social Hub

 

 

 

Q. What is Social Hub?

A. Social Hub is a service provided by Samsung that offers a convenient, single-point access to all your email accounts, calendars, personal contacts, IM and SNS information. Integration of these information are done at ‘Messaging’ and ‘Contacts’ which are natural starting points for accessing, sending and receiving information. Social and work calendars from all portals and social networking sites are colour-coded and displayed in an integrated view via 2-way synchronization.

 

Please note that only the basic version of Social Hub is offered currently. All Samsung Wave and Galaxy S users will get to upgrade to the premium service once it is made available. Basic service does not support push capability for POP email, IM and SNS. Data charges from Operators apply.

 

Q. Does Samsung GALAXY S come with threaded SMS?

A. Samsung GALAXY S has conversation mode which is similar to threaded SMS. Unfortunately, there is no way to disable this if you do not like threaded SMS.

 

Android Market^TM

 

 

Q. Can Samsung GALAXY S support Android 2.2 Froyo when it is released?

A. Yes. GALAXY S is updateable to Android 2.2 (Froyo). You can visit our service centre once the software upgrade is ready. You’d be the first to know if you sign up as a member at Samsung Mobile website www.samsungmobile.com.sg.

 

Q. Can I download the applications and install them on my memory card?

A. For Android 2.1 (Éclair), this is not possible. But fear not, there is 2GB of internal memory on your GALAXY S for just apps. Android 2.2 (Froyo) should allow installation of applications on the memory card.

| Posted by Admin 11-Aug-2010

2 Comments

A new Wave has arrived!

 

Samsung Wave is a full touch Bada platform phone (Samsung Open Platform) with a large 3.3” 16M colours WVGA AMOLED screen. It’s equipped with a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus, smile shot and dual LED flash. Running on a 1GHz processor, it also has a 2GB internal storage which is expandable up to 34GB when paired with a 32MB MicroSD card.

 

It also comes with Wi-Fi, high speed connectivity via HSDPA 3.6Mbps. Power packed features encased in a sleek device - 10.9mm thin and weighing only 118g.

 

Super Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode or Super AMOLED is a display technology for use in mobile devices such as mobile phones. It differs from many other display technologies in that the layer which detects touch is integrated into the screen rather than being overlaid on top.

 

Here’s a video on what to expect in the box when you buy your Samsung Wave.

 

 

 Frequently Asked Questions:

 

Q. What is “Bada” Platform?

A. Samsung bada is a Smartphone platform released in 2010. The word "bada" means "ocean" in Korean. Samsung Wave is the first bada-powered phone and will be seen on the market soon.

 

 

Q. How many Home screen pages can I have on my Samsung Wave?

A. You can have up to 10 pages.

 

Q. Does the Camera have Auto Focus?

A. Not only does the camera have Auto Focus, it also has Marco mode and Face Detection. Other interesting camera features include Smile Shot, Beauty Shot, Vintage Mode, Auto Contrast, Outdoor Visibility and Dual LED flash.

 

Q. What is the resolution of the Video recording?

A. The resolution is 1280 x 720. (HD recording up to 30fps)

 

 

Social Hub

 

Social Hub consolidates your contacts’ numbers, email addresses, IM and social networking information at one contact point.

 

 

To set up Social Hub with your email, IM and SNS accounts,

Go to Menu > Select ‘My Accounts’ > Add Accounts > Key in relevant account details.

 

For Premium version of Social Hub, besides the Web accounts, you can also set up your social networks e.g. Facebook, My Space and Twitter. However, only the basic service is available on your phone at this moment. Basic service does not have push capabilities for POP email, IM and SNS. Do note that data charges from Service Operators apply.

 

We will notify Samsung Mobile members via edm when the premium version of Social Hub is available for the Samsung Wave. Upgrade is FREE.

 

Wireless Tethering

 

Q. What is wireless tethering?

A. Tethering is the use of a mobile device such as a mobile phone to supply Internet access for another device, which is otherwise unconnected, using the mobile device as a modem.

 

 

Steps to Activate Internet Tethering

Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Mobile AP > Activate Mobile AP > Go to Laptop Wireless Network Connection > Refresh Network List > Click Connect >Key in Network Key > Connect

 

 

Samsung Apps

 

How to download from On-device Client

 

| Posted by Admin 08-Jul-2010

0 Comments

 

SAMSUNG Monte (GT-S5620) as a phone sits somewhere between a smartphone and a regular phone. I felt this way as I was using it because it featured a capacitive touchscreen. A capacitive touchscreen is usually found on a smart multi-touch device. Touchscreen devices are usually capable of operating in portrait and landscape modes, but the Monte works only in portrait orientation with text input through a keypad interface. You won’t find a landscape virtual keyboard which is a pity. This design limitation may be due to the screen width and resolution.

 

The display rendered colours well thanks to the 262 thousand colours display. The screen uses a not so common resolution of 240 by 400 pixels, but this is higher than even some of the latest smartphones from competing manufacturers. The slightly higher resolution gives the Monte an advantage of displaying slightly larger text fonts on the 3-inch wide screen. I found this a useful for my ever worsening eyes.

 

When I first held the Monte I was really attracted to how well it fits into my palm. It was a comfortable fit that I’m sure Samsung engineers took time to develop. The back was tapered ever so slightly and the bottom rounded off. The design was not just a symmetrical shape that went after looks and I commend Samsung for this design. Samsung did well to incorporate and maximize the design as you see from the metallic orange highlight on the sides. (*Please check stores for colour availability.)

 

Keeping a familiar button layout as Samsung’s Jet and Blue Earth, the micro USB port for charging and transfer can be found on top with a 3.5mm headphone jack next to it. On the right-hand side the Lock button and camera shutter button. Hidden behind a cover is the micro SD card slot. The left-hand side has the volume up/down rocker switch and a hole from which dangling accessories can be hung.

 

The internals, at least what internals accessible by a user from the rear, reveals a mechanism I like. It is a spring loaded slot-in for the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. This design feature made it simple to insert my SIM without having to dig out the battery pack. Something I often have to do with other phones.

 

Operation of the phone was easy as I’m already familiar with the Samsung Jet. But new users shouldn’t worry because there has been some UI changes for the better and that makes it very easy to navigate. I really liked the numeric representation at the top of the screen indicating which virtual screen workspace is in focus. Previously, it was simply a short line. Activation and access to the built-in apps and widgets is done through a simple named button named, Widget. The widgets then appear from the bottom and you can flick to scroll what is available. A big improvement over the system used in the Jet.

 

Digging through the program icons I found something interesting and potential buyers may consider it to be the deal maker for getting the Monte. It is labeled ‘Dictionary’. It is a nifty English-to-English, English-to-Chinese or Chinese-to-English electronic dictionary. Other than the Dictionary I liked the fact that more of the Widgets are not just browser links.

 

As a Social Media networking device the Monte is equipped with the usual applications so don’t worry about being left out or falling behind all your friends' status updates. I was able to connect to and post updates using either my 3G network connection or the built-in Wi-Fi.

Google Maps, Mail and Search is included and works well. The browser installed is the Dolfin webkit browser version 1.5 and should suffice for most users. It maintains the single-handed, one-finger zoom in/out. An interesting inclusion for the browser is the ability to operate in landscape mode but the text input for inputting search text, usernames and or passwords remains as numeric keypad style and not a horizontal qwerty keyboard.

 

 

The Monte serves up a friendly connected experience but doesn’t go so far as being a smartphone and that is cool because not everyone wants a smartphone. The 3.2-megapixel camera may disappoint some as it doesn’t include a LED or xenon flash. As with Samsung’s camera software, the panorama mode still stands out as one of the talking points. Reserve photo taking with the Monte to the bright sunny outdoors.

 

 

| Posted by JamCanSing 19-Apr-2010

0 Comments