Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-xxxxx...
Page 2 Draft version (2005. SGH-i858 Series User’s Guide Please read this guide before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important safety precautions ..... . v Getting started HAPTER What’s in the box? ......7 Getting to know your phone .
Page 5 Entering text HAPTER Using the touch screen ......38 Using the keypad ......44 Call functions HAPTER Turning the phone functions on or off .
Page 6 Entertainment HAPTER Camera ........106 Photo Album ....... . 111 Media Player .
Page 7 Emergency calls ......153 Other important safety information ....154 Care and maintenance .
Page 8: Important Safety Precautions
Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Page 9 • Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use of authorised software Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of any unauthorised software could damage your phone. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone.
Page 10: Getting Started
User’s Guide & Manual CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide Note: Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung- authorised devices. The use of these accessories with other devices could cause problems and any repair costs would not be covered by the warranty.
Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone
Getting started Getting to know your phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Front view IrDA port Receiver Touch screen Application/ Menu keys Stereo speaker Volume keys Back key End key OK key Navigation keys Voice memo key Send key Alphanumeric keys Special...
Page 12 Getting started Rear view SIM card slot Memory card slot Card cover lock Stylus pen holder Flash Camera lens Headset jack Power/Key lock lever Battery Camera key Reset button Battery lock Charging/ Communication port Button(s) Description Press to open the associated application or menu.
Page 13 Getting started Button(s) Description • Press to access the Phone screen. • Press to make or answer a call. From the Phone screen, it shows the call log. Press and hold to dial the last number. Press to move up or down and left or right through any of the applications, records, or options.
Page 14 Getting started Button(s) Description • Slide down to turn on the phone. • Slide down and hold to turn the backlight on and off, or slide down to switch the phone to Sleep mode and wake it up when using the phone. •...
Page 15: Using A Stylus Pen
Getting started Using a stylus pen Your phone has many of the same functions as a portable personal computer, but does not have a keyboard or a mouse. Instead, use the stylus pen provided with your phone to access, run, or enter information using the LCD touch screen.
Page 16: Installing The Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Inserting the battery 1. Put the battery on the back of the phone, lining it up with corresponding slots on the phone.
Page 17: Installing Sim Card
Getting started Installing SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and many others. • Keep all cards out of the reach of small children. •...
Page 18: Charging Your Phone
Getting started 4. Slide the cover closed and relock. Removing the card 1. Open the phone and the card slot cover, referring to step 1 in “Inserting the card” on page 14. 2. Slide the card out of the holder. Charging your phone Before using your phone, charge it with the supplied travel charger or desktop charger.
Page 19 Getting started 3. The LED on the charger shows the status of the battery being charged. • Red: the battery is charging. • Green: the battery is fully charged. • Orange: the travel charger is not plugged in correctly. 4. When charging is finished and the LED changes to green, unplug the charger from the AC wall outlet and remove it from the phone by pressing the PUSH button on the connector and pulling the connector out.
Page 20: Switching Your Phone On
The Home screen appears. Installing an optional memory card Use a memory card to extend your phone’s capacity. You can purchase one from your local Samsung dealer or certain electronics retailers. A memory card is a ultra small-sized flash memory card used for extra storage capacity for data, music files, voice memos, and more.
Page 21: Installing Sync Programs
Getting started Guidelines for using a memory card Follow the instructions that come with the memory card or contact your memory card manufacturer for more information. • Some memory cards consume large amounts of power. To avoid draining the battery completely when using a memory card, connect your phone to an AC wall outlet whenever possible.
Page 22 Getting started Before installing the Sync programs, make sure that you have: • Windows 2000/XP • 40 MB of hard disk space • 256 (minimum) /512 (recommended) MB of RAM memory • Available USB port To install the programs: 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
Page 23: The Basics
The basics Home screen When you turn your phone on for the first time each day, you’ll see the Home screen. You can also display it by pressing or selecting from the launcher. Application Launcher Applications on your phone can be accessed from the Application Launcher.
Page 24: Status Bar
The basics Tap to view the entertainment and tool applications available, such as Camera, Remote Control, Calculator, and Clock. Tap to access applications you have installed. Tap to change the various settings of your phone. Status bar On the top line of the screen, the status bar displays icons to show your phone’s current status.
Page 25 The basics Icon Description Appears when you are out of your home area and have logged onto a different network, when travelling in other countries, for example. Appears when a new uni-mail is received in the server. Appears when a new uni-mail is received in the phone.
Page 26: Basic Settings
The basics Icon Description Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power left in the battery. Indicates the text input mode: • : Chinese Pinyin mode • : Chinese Stroke mode • : T9word mode •...
Page 27 The basics Calibrating the screen The LCD screen of your phone is a touch screen which recognises your touches on the screen and performs the appropriate commands. To ensure optimal performance and to minimise possibility of errors, you should calibrate the screen when you turn on the phone for the first time.
Page 28: Opening An Application
The basics Adjusting the device volume You can adjust the volume level of the system sounds, such as the keypad tone, screen touch tone, and error alert tones. Tap a ringer icon on the top line of the screen, and then .
Page 29: Using The Task Window
The basics Using the task window Your phone is a multi-tasking device, which means that it can run multiple application at the same time. If you switch to another application without closing the application you were using, the previous application is inactive but still running.
Page 30 The basics Opening an item for viewing When you are viewing a list of files or folders, tap an item to open it. You can also tap and hold an item then select View from the pop-up menu. Editing an item To open an item for editing, you usually need to first open it for viewing and then tap on the command bar.
Page 31 The basics 3. Tap the Type field and select the application type. 4. When you have finished, tap Find. The phone searches for and displays the items that match the entered keyword. 5. To make the search more accurate, enter more letters and the selection moves to the item that best matches the letters.
Page 32 The basics 4. Select Show private record. You can view all of the private records in any application. To hide the records again, deselect the check box. 5. Tap to exit the screen. Categorising records You can categorise records in the Address, Schedule, To Do, Memo, and Money applications for easy retrieval.
Page 33: Synchronising Information
The basics Editing a category 1. In the Address, Schedule, To Do, Memo, or Money application, tap Menu → Edit category. 2. On the Category screen select a category you want to edit. 3. When the Edit category dialogue box appears, change the category name for the category.
Page 34 The basics To synchronise information: 1. Place your phone in the supplied desktop charger and plug the one end of the PC data link cable into the communication port on the back of the desktop charger. Or, plug the PC data link cable into the phone. 2.
Page 35: Beaming Information
The basics Beaming information You can connect your phone to other devices wirelessly and send and receive data. To do this, use the IrDA technology or Bluetooth technology. Using IrDA communications Your phone is equipped with an IrDA port that you can use to beam information to another device that is close by and also has an IrDA port.
Page 36 The basics Tip: For best results, the IrDA ports between two devices should be unobstructed and within close range of each other. 3. Tap and hold the record and select Send → Via Beaming from the pop-up menu. Wait for the Infrared send dialogue box to indicate that the transfer is complete before you continue working on your phone.
Page 37 The basics Transferring data via Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with the Bluetooth technology, which is becoming a wireless communication standard for mobile devices. Bluetooth allows you to connect your phone wirelessly with Bluetooth-compatible devices, such as phones, PDAs, computers or headsets, within 10 metres. Using Bluetooth connections, you can: •...
Page 38 The basics 4. Enter a 1- to 4-digit Bluetooth PIN code and tap OK. When the owner of the other device enters the same PIN code, the connection is established. Tap a device from the pairing device list to view the available service list.
Page 39: Viewing The Phone Display On A Tv
The basics Viewing the phone display on a TV You can view the display of your phone on a TV screen by connecting the phone and TV with the supplied TV out cable. This enables you to enjoy your photos, videos, music, and movies stored in the phone’s memory with your family or friends through the TV.
Page 40: Resetting Your Phone
The basics Resetting your phone If your phone does not respond to the buttons or tapping the screen, you need to perform a reset to get your phone running again. Press and hold the Reset button inside the hole on the right of the phone.
Page 41: Entering Text
Entering text You can enter text, numbers and special symbols into the phone using various input modes. Your phone supports the four screen input modes: Keyboard, Draw Input, FSIM, and Symbolic. You can also use the six keypad input modes: Pinyin, CHN S Stroke, T9word, ABC, Number, and Symbolic.
Page 42 Entering text Using the on-screen keyboard The on-screen keyboard is similar to a keyboard you use on your computer, except that you need to tap instead of type. You can enter text directly on the screen by tapping letters, numbers, and symbols on the keyboard. To use the on-screen keyboard: When the text entry icon appears, tap the arrow next to it, and then select Keyboard from the list.
Page 43 Entering text Entering Chinese characters You can enter Chinese characters using Pinyin, a system to write the pronunciation of Chinese words using the Latin alphabet. In the character selection field, your phone automatically presents the letters matching your input. 1. Tap to switch to the Chinese keyboard from the English keyboard.
Page 44 Entering text Using DrawInput mode Your phone is equipped with a powerful character recognition software to convert your handwriting into typed characters accurately and efficiently. To use DrawInput mode: When the text entry icon appears, tap the arrow next to it, and then select DrawInput.
Page 45 Entering text Using FSIM mode You can write anywhere on the screen using the stylus pen just as you would a pencil on paper, and FSIM mode presents characters that resemble your writing from which you can choose. To use FSIM mode: When the text entry icon appears, tap the arrow next to it, and then select FSIM.
Page 46 Entering text • Upper chars only or Lower chars only: allows you to enter uppercase or lowercase characters. If you selected Single chars, the selected letters are inserted into text immediately. If you selected Multi chars, the selected letters are shown in the multi-character entry field.
Page 47: Using The Keypad
Entering text Using the keypad You can enter text by pressing the alphanumeric keys on the phone, labelled with the Chinese strokes and alphabet. Changing the text input mode 1. In the text entry screen, press and hold 2. Select the mode you want. You can select Pinyin and CHN S Stroke modes for Chinese, and T9word and ABC mode for English.
Page 48 Entering text 4. When you find the character, press to activate the character selection field. The numbers from 1 to 6 are added to each character. 5. Press the number key corresponding to the character. Using the tones You can enter another character by assigning a tone for the selected pinyin.
Page 49 Entering text Using Chinese Stroke mode This mode allows you to enter individual Chinese strokes, in written order, from top to bottom, and from left to right. The Chinese strokes are classified into five basic categories; heng, shu, pie, dian, and zhe. The basic strokes are printed on keys on the keypad.
Page 50 Entering text Rapid character entry Try entering zhong guo ( ) using the following keystrokes: , and . Even though the letters are twelve strokes, your phone allows you to enter the complete pair in only three key presses. Using ABC mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen.
Page 51 Entering text Tips for using ABC mode • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically, or press the Right navigation key. Then, enter the next letter.
Page 52 Entering text Tips for using T9word mode • Press to enter periods or apostrophes automatically. • Press to change case. Lower case , Initial capital , and Capital lock are available. Using Number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.
Page 53: Call Functions
Call functions Turning the phone functions on or off You can turn the phone functions on and off separately from the PDA functions. You can use the PDA applications on your phone without turning the phone on at all. Turning off the phone functions Press and hold When the phone is turned off: •...
Page 54: Accessing The Phone Screen
Call functions • You can send or receive messages or e-mails remotely, or access the wireless web. • You can use all of the PDA applications while making a phone call. If you are using an application when the phone rings, you can answer the call and continue with your work.
Page 55: Answering A Call
Call functions 3. When you have finished your call, press or close the phone. Redialling the last number Your phone stores the last phone number you dialled. Press and hold to redial the number. If you want to view the list of the recent calls, press For details, see page 57.
Page 56: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode
Call functions Quickly switching to Silent mode Silent mode disables all sounds on your phone. This feature is best used in situations where the phone might disturb others, such as in a meeting, at a library, or in a theatre. To enter Silent mode, press and hold on the Phone screen until Entering Silent Mode displays.
Page 57 Call functions Muting key tones You can mute the keypad to press the keys without hearing annoying key tones. To mute keytones, tap . To unmute, tap the icon again. Using In-call options You can use the following options by tapping Menu at the bottom of the screen: Address: enters Address.
Page 58: Viewing Missed Calls
Call functions Viewing missed calls If you were unable to answer and missed a call, you can find out who called you, if the caller ID is transmitted from the network. The display will show the number of missed calls, the last caller’s number or name, if stored in Address, and the date and time of the last call.
Page 59 Call functions Making a call from the speed dial list When you assign phone numbers to one of the speed dialling keys, you can dial them easily by pressing a few keys corresponding to the location number. For details about storing a speed dial number, see page 59. You can use the following ways to call speed dial numbers: •...
Page 60: Using Call Logs
Call functions Pause dialling When you call an automated system, like a banking service, you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of entering the numbers each time, you can enter them in advance before dialling, in order to be sure that you are sending correct numbers.
Page 61 Call functions 3. Scan through the list until you find the call log you want. Outgoing call Missed call Incoming call 4. Tap the number or name to view detailed information about the call. Using call log options While viewing call details, tap Menu to access the following options: Talk: dials the displayed number.
Page 62: Using The Speed Dial List
Call functions Using the speed dial list Once you have stored contact cards, you can set up the speed dial list of the most frequently used numbers so that you can dial them with only one or two keypresses. Setting up the speed dial list 1.
Page 63 Call functions General settings Call Option: you can set up the options for making and answering calls. • Answering: allows you to select how to answer an incoming call, either by pressing , pressing any key except for / , or by opening the phone. •...
Page 64 Call functions Call Cost This service allows you to check the cost of your last call or all calls, and the maximun cost limit. You can also access the following options: Reset counter: allows you to reset the call cost record to zero.
Page 65 Call functions All incoming: restricts all incoming calls. Incoming while abroad: restricts incoming calls when you are roaming. To cancel all call barring settings, select Cancel all. To change the barring password provided by your service provider, select Change. Call waiting This service allows the phone to receive a second call while a call is in progress.
Page 66: Messaging And The Internet
Messaging and the Internet Messages With Messages, you can send and receive text messages via Short Message Service (SMS) or multimedia messages via Multimedia Message Service (MMS). You can also access cell broadcast (CB) messages, which are text messages related to various topics, such as weather forecast, traffic, and news report, from networks.
Page 67 Messaging and the Internet Sending a message You can send a text message (SMS) or multimedia message (MMS) via the SMS or MMS centre provided by your service provider. Creating and sending an SMS message 1. On the Messages screen, tap Create New Message → SMS.
Page 68 Messaging and the Internet 4. Select one of the followng options and add an image. • Create picture/Create video: take a new photo or record a new video. • My photos/My videos: select one of photos or videos taken by the camera on the phone. •...
Page 69 Messaging and the Internet Viewing a message 1. On the Messages home screen, tap Inbox, Outbox, Draft, or Sentbox. To access CB messages from the network, tap Broadcast Messages. If you are working with another application, tap on the status bar to open the Messages screen. These icons show the message’s location and the read status.
Page 70 Messaging and the Internet Using message options While viewing a sent or received message, you can access the following options by tapping Menu: Reply: (Inbox) allows you to reply to the received message. Send again: (Outbox) allows you to resend the message. Forward: (Inbox) allows you to forward the received message to other people.
Page 71 Messaging and the Internet Deleting messages You can delete your messages one by one or all at the same time. Deleting a message 1. From the Messages screen, select a message box. 2. Select the message you want to delete. 3.
Page 72 Messaging and the Internet Configuring message options 1. On the Messages screen, tap Menu → Settings. 2. Select a setting menu from the pick list. 3. Set each option. 4. When you have finished, tap to save the changes and exit the screen.
Page 73 Messaging and the Internet Broadcast Receive: You can enable or diable the receipt of CB messages. You can also select the languages to be used for displaying CB messages and set up a list of active CB channels. Multimedia messages Send Settings: You can set up the options for sending MMS messages.
Page 74 Messaging and the Internet • Home reception: allows you to determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home service area • Roaming reception: allows you to determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming on another network MMS Profile: You can select a connection profile to be used for MMS.
Page 75: Email
Messaging and the Internet eMail Using eMail, you can send and receive e-mails as you would in a typical e-mail program on a computer. To access eMail: From the Application Launcher, tap and select eMail Setting up an e-mail service account By default, your phone provides you with the local service account preset by your service provider.
Page 76 Messaging and the Internet 4. When you have finished, tap Editing an account 1. From the eMail screen, tap Menu → Settings. 2. Select the account you want from the service list. 3. Tap Menu → Edit. 4. Change the account information. 5.
Page 77 Messaging and the Internet Sending an e-mail offline 1. On the eMail screen, tap Inbox and select any mail box in the Local account. 2. Tap at the bottom of the screen. 3. Enter an e-mail address on the To line. To have the e-mail sent to multiple addresses, tap enter an additional address.
Page 78 Messaging and the Internet Sending an e-mail online 1. On the eMail screen, tap Inbox and select a message box of your e-mail account. 2. Tap at the bottom of the screen. 3. Create an e-mail. See page 74. 4. When you have finished, tap to send the e-mail.
Page 79 Messaging and the Internet 2. Tap to receive new e-mails from the e-mail server. 3. Tap the e-mail you want to view. Using e-mail options While viewing an e-mail, you can access the following options by tapping Menu: Reply: allows you to reply to the sender. Reply all: allows you to reply to both the sender and all other recipients.
Page 80 Messaging and the Internet Online mail folders E-mails display in folders preset for each service: Inbox, Sent, and Draft, or ones you have created. Inbox: stores all of the e-mails received from the mail server. Sent: stores all of the e-mails that have been sent to the mail server.
Page 81: Trace Messenger
Messaging and the Internet Trace Messenger Your phone provides the same chat environment as MSN Messenger or ICQ Messenger on your computer. These features include: • seeing who is online. • sending and receiving instant messages. When a new message is received, the message icon blinks and you also hear an alert.
Page 82 Messaging and the Internet 3. Enter the password in the Password field. Select the Save Password check box to save the password. 4. Tap Connect to sign in to Trace Messenger. Chatting with contacts 1. Make sure that you have signed in to Trace Messenger. 2.
Page 83 Messaging and the Internet Configuring messenger settings 1. On the Trace Messenger home screen or the Messenger Buddy List screen, tap Menu → Setup. 2. Configure your MSN or ICQ login number and password. 3. Check the options you want. The following options are available: •...
Page 84: Qq Messenger
Messaging and the Internet Saving instant messages You can save your chat as a text file and then view, manage, or delete the chat. To save the contents of your chat: While you are having a conversation, tap Menu → Save. The messages are saved as a text file.
Page 85 Messaging and the Internet 3. Tap Login to sign in to the QQ Messenger. Setting the buddy list When you have signed in to the QQ Messenger, the buddy list screen appears. Before starting a chat, set up your buddy list. Adding a buddy You can add a buddy from the Friends group, the Strangers group, or an online contact list.
Page 86 Messaging and the Internet Chatting with contacts You can start a chat by sending a message to a contact, or replaying to an incoming message. Sending a message 1. Make sure that you have signed in to QQ Messenger. 2. On the buddy list, tap a contact and tap 3.
Page 87: China Mobile Services
Messaging and the Internet Changing your login status If you don’t want other contacts to know if you are logged in or out, change the status display setting. 1. On the buddy list screen, tap Menu → Status. 2. Select the setting you want. Viewing chatting notes QQ Messenger stores your chatting notes containing instant messages you have sent and received during chats as...
Page 88 Messaging and the Internet Navigating the WAP browser Scroll to an option by pressing the Navigation keys and access it by pressing or tapping OK. China Mobile in The China Mobile In provides you with preset links and menus for various WAP services from your serive provider. To access China Mobile In, tap from the Application Launcher and select China Mobile In (...
Page 89 Messaging and the Internet • Online inquiry: sends an SMS or network inquiry to manage the online phonebook. My Monternet: You can access Monternet, the WAP potal service provided by China Mobile. Customer Service You can get a variety of information and convenient services by using the numbers and URLs preset by China Mobile.
Page 90 Messaging and the Internet • Send SMS for you: makes a call to the service when you are unable to send text messages and give the message content you need to send. The mobile secretary will send your message to the designated phone number for you. •...
Page 91: Personal Information Management
Personal information management Address In Address, you can store a contact card containing a person’s contact information, such as multiple phone numbers, e-mail and street addresses, web pages, and other information. You can also add a personal ring tone or a thumbnail image to a contact card.
Page 92 Personal information management • Camera: allows you to take a photo using the camera on your phone. For details, see page 106. After taking a photo, tap to add it to the contact card. • No image: removes the added image. 4.
Page 93 Personal information management 4. Enter additional information about the contact, according to the selected number type. Viewing contact cards When you open the Address application, the Address list displays the names of your contacts alphabetically, along with icons indicating the types of contact information stored, such as a work phone number ( ) or a home phone number (...
Page 94 Personal information management Using contact card options While viewing card details, you can access the following options by tapping Menu: Edit: allows you to change information. Delete: removes the selected card from the Address list. Phone call: dials the phone number of the contact. You can choose which number to dial if there is more than one.
Page 95 Personal information management Creating owner information 1. From the Application Launcher, tap and select Owner 2. Tap 3. Set personal information in each field, as you would when creating a contact card in Address. 4. When you have finished, tap 5.
Page 96: Schedule
Personal information management Deleting all contact cards 1. From the contact card list, select a category. 2. Tap Menu → Delete → All. 3. Tap Yes to confirm the deletion. Schedule You can schedule appointments, including meetings and other events, and view them by day, week, or month. To access Schedule: From the Application Launcher, tap and select Schedule...
Page 97 Personal information management Viewing your schedule On the Schedule screen, your schedule can appear in three different views: Day, Week, or Month. When you access Schedule, your schedule appears in Month view. To change the view mode, tap Month view The Month view provides an overview of your monthly schedule.
Page 98 Personal information management Week view Week view shows your schedule for the specified week. This allows you to get a quick indication of your free and occupied time, and to schedule an event for a selected day easily. Coloured time cells indicate that there is a scheduled event: Blue (Appointment), Green (Meeting), Orange (Telephone), and Purple (Etc).
Page 99 Personal information management Day view Day view displays events scheduled for the selected day. The events are shown in chronological order. An all day event always displays at the top of the Day view. The alarm indicator ( ) and the repeating event indicator ( ) are shown next to the event, if they has been set.
Page 100 Personal information management Sending an event You can beam the current event to another phone using the IrDA port or Bluetooth. Tap Menu → Send → a sending method. • To send the event via Beaming, see page 32. • To send the event via Bluetooth, see page 34. Setting event alarm options You can change the settings for event alarms.
Page 101: To Do
Personal information management Deleting all events 1. From any view of Schedule, tap Menu → Delete → All. 2. Tap Yes to confirm the deletion. To Do To Do is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritise the things that you need to do. A task can occur once or repeatedly.
Page 102 Personal information management Viewing tasks When you access To Do, the task list displays. The task’s priority displays in front of its title. Title of overdue tasks are displayed in red. To mark a task as complete, tap the box in front of the task.
Page 103: Memo
Personal information management Deleting tasks You can delete tasks one by one or all tasks at the same time. Deleting a task 1. Open the task you want to delete. 2. Tap 3. Tap Yes to confirm the deletion. Deleting all tasks 1.
Page 104 Personal information management 3. To draw a picture, tap Drawing. You can use the tools you need from the tool palette at the top of the screen. Erases the entire Selects a thin drawing. pen stroke. Changes the stylus Selects a thick pen’s function as an pen stroke.
Page 105 Personal information management 3. Make changes in the same way as you would when creating a memo. 4. When you are finished, tap to save the changes. Sending a memo You can beam the current memo to another phone using the Beaming or Bluetooth.
Page 106: Money
Personal information management 1. From the memo list, tap Menu → Delete → All. 2. Tap Yes to confirm the deletion. Money Money helps you keep track of your daily, weekly, or monthly income and expenses, and balance your finances. You can assign your expenses to categories to organise and view them in logical groups.
Page 107 Personal information management Viewing money accounts When you access Money, the screen shows a list of accounts and the total sum of income and expenses. Tap an account to view its details. Editing a Money field item You can preset titles for accounts and places so that you can easily and quickly select them when creating new accounts.
Page 108 Personal information management Setting the date range You can set the date range for money management. The total sum and accounts displayed on the Money screen will include only the expenses and income for the specified period. 1. Tap Menu → Settings. 2.
Page 109: Entertainment
Entertainment Camera With the built-in camera, you can take photos of people or events or record videos while on the move. Your phone’s camera produces JPEG photos and 3GP videos. Taking a photo 1. Press and hold to turn on the camera. You can also tap from the Application Launcher and select Camera ( The viewfinder appears in Landscape (horizontal) mode.
Page 110 Entertainment 2. Adjust the camera settings using the following icons on the screen. Icon Description switches the camera mode: (Single shot) (Camcorder), (Uni-mail photo), (Uni-mail video), or (Multi shot) selects an image resolution. adjusts the white balance: (Auto), (Daylight), (Cloudy), (Tungsten), (Fluorescent) selects a scene mode:...
Page 111 Entertainment Options available in Camera mode When you tap Menu from the Camera preview screen, the following options are available: Mode: allows you to change the camera mode. Single shot, Uni-mail photo and Multi shot are available for taking a photo, and Camcorder and Uni-mail video are available for recording a video.
Page 112 Entertainment Configuring Camera mode On the Camera preview screen, tap Menu → Settings to access the following options for Camera mode: Save location: allows you to select a memory location. File name Prefix: allows you to set the default name prefix for photos.
Page 113 Entertainment 5. When you have finished recording, press to stop. The video is saved automatically. Playing videos To view all of your videos, tap from the Camcorder screen. The Camcorder folder in Photo Album opens and displays thumbnail images of your videos. Configuring Camcorder mode On the Camcorder screen, tap Menu →...
Page 114: Photo Album
Entertainment Photo Album In Photo Album, you can access and manage and videos stored in your phone’s memory, or an optional memory card. To access Photo Album: From the Application Launcher, tap and select Photo Album ( Viewing photos When you open Photo Album, you can view the photos you’ve taken in the thumbnail images by default.
Page 115 Entertainment • Press to view the photo on the Full screen. Tap the screen or press again to go back to the initial view. Viewing a slide show You can view a slide show of all photos that are stored in your current folder.
Page 116 Entertainment • To send the photo by Email, see page 73. • To send the photo via Beaming, see page 32. • To send the photo via Bluetooth, see page 34. • To send the photo to a printer, see the next section. Printing a photo You can print your photos directly from your phone by connecting the phone to a printer with an optional USB...
Page 117 Entertainment Playing videos 1. On the Photo Album screen, tap and the select the video folder you want. 2. Tap the video you want. The video plays on the Media Player screen. During playback, tapping on the viewfinder switches to Full screen mode.
Page 118: Media Player
Entertainment Deleting a photo or video 1. Select a folder. 2. Tap the check box next to the item you want to delete. 3. Tap 4. Tap Yes to confirm the deletion. To delete all photos or videos 1. Select a folder. 2.
Page 119 Entertainment 3. Select files and Tap Menu → Add → Selected or All to add them to the play list. • User files: Normal music and movie files. • VOD files: Streaming files. For playing these files, you need to connect to the network and will be charged for the connection.
Page 120 Entertainment • Repeat This: repeats the current file. • Repeat All: repeats all of the files in the playlist. Full Screen: displays the file on the full screen. This option is only available when you play a multimedia file. SRS WOW: allows you to activate SRS WOW to improve the phone’s sound quality.
Page 121: Fruits Cocktail
Entertainment Fruits Cocktail Your phone provides the Fruits Cocktail game. The goal of this game is to score as many points as possible by swapping adjacent fruits to create a set, either horizontal or vertical, of 3 or more identical fruits. Only one fruits may be moved at a time.
Page 122: Mahjong
Entertainment MahJong You can play the Mahjong game on your phone. The goal of this game is to build complete suites of threes from 13 tiles. 1. Form the Application Launcher, tap and select MahJong 2. Press any key except for or tap anywhere on the screen.
Page 123: Tools
Tools Alarm You can set an alarm to ring at a specific time or activate an hourly alert. Setting an alarm 1. In the Application Launcher, tap and select Alarm ( 2. Select an alarm type, Alarm, Morning call, or Hourly alarm.
Page 124: D-Day
Tools For the hourly alarm: • Range: allows you to set the starting time and the ending time for the hourly alarm. • Alert: allows you to select an alert type. 5. Tap to save the alarm. Stopping an alarm •...
Page 125 Tools Viewing a D-Day counter From the D-Day screen, tap the counter you want to view. The counter information appears. Editing a D-Day counter 1. From the D-Day screen, tap the counter you want to edit. 2. Tap 3. Make changes as you would when creating a counter. 4.
Page 126: Clock
Tools Setting D-Day alarm options You can change D-Day alarm settings. 1. From the counter list, tap Menu → Settings. 2. Set each option. • Alarm melody: allows you to select an alarm melody. • Max alarm volume: allows you to set the phone to use the highest volume when sounding alarms.
Page 127 Tools Changing the clock background 1. In the Clock screen, tap Menu → Background. 2. Select the folder where the desired image file is stored. 3. Select the file in the folder. The image file displays on the clock screen. Viewing world time You can check the current time for major cities around the world.
Page 128: Calculator
Tools 4. Tap to exit the screen. Calculator Using Calculator, you can perform any of the standard mathematical operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and many advanced operations. To access Calculator: From the Application Launcher, tap and select Calculator ( ).
Page 129: Converter
Tools Converter In Converter, you can convert units of measurement. : The Converter has limited accuracy and rounding errors Note may occur. To access Converter: From the Application Launcher, tap and select Converter Converting a unit 1. Select the type of converter you want from the pick list on the top line.
Page 130: Dictionary
Tools Dictionary Your phone is equipped with an English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionary. Use the dictionary to look up English or Chinese words anytime anywhere. To access Dictionary: From the Application Launcher, tap and select Dictionary ( Looking up a word 1.
Page 131: Remote Control
Tools Remote control With the Remote control application, you can control and operate infrared-supported office, entertainment, and home automation equipment, such as TVs, DVD players, cable TVs, Karaoke machines, or set top boxes. Note: • Before opening Remote control, you must deactivate the IrDA service.
Page 132 Tools Setting a remote controller 1. Align the IrDA port on the phone with a device. 2. Select Room, Livingroom, or Other from the pick list of the top line to designate the area in which the device the phone will control is located. 3.
Page 133: Recorder
Tools 3. Tap the device type or press the number key corresponding to the device you are controlling. 4. Use the keys to control the device, referring to the image on the display. Tap Mode to use other remote controllers. Note: Recorder In Recorder, you can record voice memos or other...
Page 134 Tools 2. Tap the recording you want to listen to. The recording plays. Pauses playback. Stops Adjusts the playback. volume level. Deleting voice recordings You can delete voice recordings one by one or all recordings at the same time. Deleting a recording 1.
Page 135: Infasr
Tools InfASR The InfASR application is the voice recognition programme, which allows you to dial a phone number, search for a contact card, or access a specific menu just by saying an associated command. InfASR uses the speaker-independent recognition system, meaning that you don't have to programme the phone for your particular voice or pronunciation, and the phone can recognise commands from any speaker.
Page 136 Tools 6. If there are multiple numbers for the name, say the number type you want. Accessing a menu 1. Access InfASR to start voice recognition. 2. When prompted, say the name of the menu you want to access. The phone opens the application immediately. For the menus accessible by voice commands, refer the Command list pick list.
Page 137: Tsync
Tools TSync Using TSync, you can synchronise your contacts cards in Address with a remote server. To access TSync: From the Application Launcher, tap and then TSync Setting up server profiles By default, the CMCC profile is provided for synchronisation with the online phonebook on the Chine Mobile In service.
Page 138: Java
Tools 2. Tap Menu → Delete Server. 3. Tap Delete confirm the deletion. Performing a synchronisation 1. From the TSync screen, select a profile from the pick list on the top. 2. Tap Sync on the bottom right of the screen. Java The Java Box enables you to download various Java applications from a Java server and to access and manage...
Page 139 Tools Using Java options From the MIDlet List screen, tap Menu to access the following options. Available options are dependent on your selection, java application, or folder. • Enter: executes selected java application or change directory. • Install: allows you to install java application from specified URL.
Page 140: File Manager
Tools File Manager Your phone provides plenty of memory space for documents, music files, favourite photos, or any other files. Using File Manager, you can quickly access, organise, delete, or edit any files on your phone. To access File Manager: From the Application Launcher, tap and select File Manager (...
Page 141 Tools Using File Manager options Tap and hold a file, folder, or selected files or folders to access the following options. Cut: cut the selected items. Copy: copy the selected items. Paste: paste the cut or copied items. Rename: allows you to edit the name of the selected file. Delete: delete the selected items.
Page 142 Tools Formatting a memory card You can format your memory card in File Manager. This will delete all of the data stored on it. Note: • Be sure to carefully check and confirm that you no longer need the data on the memory card before formatting it. •...
Page 143: Documents
Documents Picsel Browser Picsel Browser enables you to browse document on thin- client computing platforms or access the Internet using the HTML browser. Use Picsel Browser to do the following: • View content on your phone without any file-conversion or loss of contents.
Page 144 Documents 3. Select the directory you want to open. The name of the current folders path location is shown at the top of the screen and the folders and documents on the selected folder appear. Returns to the previous directory level. Documents looks like sheets of paper in various other colours, depending on their type.
Page 145 Documents 4. Tap the document you want to open. While viewing the document, tap to open the control bar. Zooms in/out. Fits the document to the length. Moves to the Fits the document next page. to the width. Goes to the next Goes to the previous file in history.
Page 146 Documents Changing the file list view 1. On the file directory screen, tap 2. Select the appropriate icon. Exit the Picsel Browser menu Switches to List Lists by file view mode. name. List by file type. Switches to Icon view mode. Viewing history Picsel Browser shows you previously visited documents as a small thumbnail image, and the document’s name, location,...
Page 147 Documents Changing the order of the history list 1. On the History screen, tap 2. Tap the appropriate icon. • : Sort by date. • : Sort by URL. • : Sort by name. 3. Tap to hide the option icons. Making and viewing bookmarks Picsel Browser keeps a list of documents you have bookmarked.
Page 148 Documents Deleting a bookmark 1. On the Picsel Browser screen, tap 2. Tap the Bookmark View icon ( The documents you have bookmarked appear. 3. Tap the document you want to delete. 4. Tap 5. Tap to confirm the deletion. Changing Picsel Browser settings 1.
Page 149: Text Reader
Documents Text Reader Using Text Reader, you can read *.txt files on your phone. Your phone can read you text audibly by using the TTS function. To access Text Reader: From the Application Launcher, tap select Text Reader Reading a text file 1.
Page 150 Documents Opening bookmarked pages If you have bookmarked pages in text files, you can quickly access them any time you need. 1. Tap Menu → Bookmark list. 2. Select a bookmarked page. Setting Text Reader options While reading a text document, you can change the Text Reader’s properties.
Page 151: Health And Safety Information
The highest SAR values for this model phone as reported to the FCC are Head: 0.220 W/Kg, Body-worn: 0.482 W/Kg. For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung accessory...
Page 152: Precautions When Using Batteries
Health and safety information designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Non-compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of FCC RF esposure guidelines.
Page 153: Road Safety
Health and safety information while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects.
Page 154 Health and safety information The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities, as well. FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.
Page 155 Health and safety information that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, but ten or more years' follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such as cancer.
Page 156 Health and safety information key factor in how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. • “If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance.
Page 157 Health and safety information against the body. Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks.
Page 158 Health and safety information • FCC RF Safety Program: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ • Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA): http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html • National institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html • World health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int/peh-emf/ •...
Page 159: Operating Environment
Health and safety information conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous. 5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility, driving safely.
Page 160: Electronic Devices
Health and safety information or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).
Page 161: Potentially Explosive Environment
Health and safety information obtaining this information. Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles.
Page 162 Health and safety information Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers.
Page 163 Cautions Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
Page 164 Health and safety information Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.
Page 165 If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery...
Page 166 For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
Page 167 Health and safety information • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone's electronic circuit boards. • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.

Samsung SGH-i858 Series User Manual

Getting Started

The Basics

Entering Text

Call Functions

Messaging and the Internet

Personal Information Management

Entertainment

Tools

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