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Samsung SGH-I718 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 Pocket PC Phone SGH-i718 Series User’s Guide Please read this guide before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safety precautions ..4 Getting started HAPTER What’s in the box? ....6 Getting to know your phone ..7 Installing the SIM card .
  • Page 3 Contents Call functions HAPTER Entering your PIN ....52 Checking you are connected ..52 Turning the phone functions off or on . . .53 Using the Dialling screen .
  • Page 4 Getting connected HAPTER Beaming with Bluetooth ... . 125 Internet Sharing ....128 Connecting to the Internet or your network Troubleshooting HAPTER General problems .

  • Page 5: 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 your vehicle first. Switching off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 6: Emergency Call

    Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    • Memory card (microSD) • Car charger/adapter • Stylus pen • Simple hands-free car kit • Standard battery Note: The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Front view LED indicator Volume keys Headset/ Adapter jack Confirm key Left soft key Start menu/ Launcher key (Button 2) Send/ Speakerphone Rear view Speaker Power on/off Earpiece RESET key Mini player/ Voice memo key (Button 1) Touch screen Memory card...

  • Page 9: Keys Of Your Phone

    Getting started Keys of your phone Description • Press and hold to turn on or off your phone’s power. • Press to activate or deactivate Sleep mode. Press to perform the command shown on the screen immediately above the key. •...

  • Page 10: Key Description

    Description • Press to adjust the system volume. • Press to adjust the voice volume during a call. • Press to mute the call ringer when a call comes in. Using a stylus pen Your phone’s main screen is a touch screen, which lets you just touch on the screen to select items or command the phone to perform specific functions.

  • Page 11: Installing The Sim Card

    Getting started Installing the 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 details. • Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children.

  • Page 12: Installing The Battery

    Installing the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and travel adapters. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Installing the battery 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, as shown.

  • Page 13: Charging Your Phone

    Getting started Charging your phone While charging your phone, the Charging icon ( ) displays on the status bar of the screen. Using the travel adapter 1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the left side of the phone. 2.

  • Page 14: Conserving Battery Power

    When you turn on the phone’s power for the first time or after you perform a hard reset, you are guided through the alignment process and setting the time and date. To turn off the phone, press and hold Conserving battery power You can conserve power by the following methods: •...
  • Page 15 Getting started Adjusting the power settings You can conserve battery power by adjusting the Power settings. During standby, the phone goes to Sleep mode after a specified period of time of inactivity, so very little power is being consumed. This helps to preserve program and data stored in the RAM.
  • Page 16 3. Select the backlight settings: In the Battery Power tab, set whether or not the phone turns off the backlight automatically, if the phone is not used for the specified period of time. In the External Power tab, set whether or not the phone turns off the backlight automatically, if the phone is not used for the specified period of time, when...

  • Page 17: The Basics

    The basics This chapter explains basic information about using your phone, such as customising your phone and using online help. Using the Today screen You will see the Today screen when you first turn on your phone’s power. You can also display it by tapping Start →...
  • Page 18 Icon Description Appears when EDGE network is available. When an EDGE connection is active, appears. Appears when you’re roaming outside of your home area and logged onto a different network. Shows the signal strength. Tapping this icon shows the network connection status: •...

  • Page 19: Icon Description

    The basics Icon Description Appears when a new e-mail or SMS message has been received. Appears when a new MMS message has been received. Appears when a voice call is in progress. Appears when a data call is in progress. Appears when there is a call you have missed.

  • Page 20: Customising The Today Screen

    Customising the Today screen You can customise the Today screen according to your preferences. Changing the background image 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings → Personal tab → Today → Appearance tab. 2. Select the desired theme for the background.
  • Page 21 The basics Setting up photo contacts You can display caller ID images for contacts to make calls or send messages directly from the Today screen. To set up a photo contact: 1. On the Today screen, tap Tap here to set photo contact →...

  • Page 22: Customising Your Phone

    Customising your phone You can customise the phone settings to suit the way you work. Regional settings You can change region, number, currency, and time and date formats appropriate to the countries in question. Note: For details about using Regional Settings, see the online help.

  • Page 23: Owner Information

    The basics 4. Tap the down arrow in the date field to display a calendar. 5. Tap a day on the calendar to select the current date. You can tap the left or right arrow at the top of the calendar to move backward or forward through the calendar.

  • Page 24: Phone Lock Setting

    Error reporting setting Your phone has the Error Reporting function which informs you of errors in a program that can give a crash to the phone system. You can enable or disable this function. 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings → System tab →...
  • Page 25 The basics Manual phone lock setting When your phone is locked, you cannot tap the screen and press any key, except for To lock the phone, tap Device unlocked or press and hold on the Today screen. To unlock the phone, tap Unlock on the Today screen and then tap Unlock.
  • Page 26 Screen realignment When you turn on your phone’s power for the first time, you are guided through the alignment process. Realign your screen if: • your phone does not respond accurately to your screen taps. • you perform a hard reset of your phone. To realign the screen: 1.

  • Page 27: Using The Application Launcher

    The basics Using the Application Launcher Your phone provides you with Application launcher, which allows you to access shortcuts to your favourite programs, website, files or folders, and quickly access them. To open the Application Launcher: Tap Launcher from the Today screen or press and hold .

  • Page 28: Searching For Items

    Deleting your favourite items 1. From the Favourites folder, move to the item you want. 2. Tap Menu → Delete or Delete all. 3. Tap OK to confirm the deletion. Searching for items The Search application on your phone helps you to quickly locate data items.

  • Page 29: Removing The Memory Card

    The basics Removing the memory card To remove the card, push it in and release so that it is disengaged from the slot. Then slide the card out. Guidelines for using a memory card Follow the instructions that come with the memory card or contact your memory card manufacturer for more information.

  • Page 30: Adding And Removing Programs

    Adding and removing programs Programs added to your phone at the factory are stored in ROM (Read Only Memory). You cannot remove this software, and you’ll never accidentally lose ROM contents. ROM programs can be updated using special installation programs with a *.cab.pkg, *.cab.pku, or *.cab.pks extension.

  • Page 31: The Internet

    The basics You may see a single *.xip, *.exe, or *.zip file, a Setup.exe file, or several versions of files for different device types and processors. Be sure to select the program designed for your phone and your unit processor type. 4.
  • Page 32 2. In the Version tab, make a note of the information in the Processor field. 3. Download the program to your phone straight from the Internet using Internet Explorer on your phone. You may see a single *.xip, *.exe, or *.zip file, a setup.exe file, or several versions of files for different device types and processors.

  • Page 33: Resetting Your Phone

    The basics Removing programs 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings → System tab → Remove Programs. 2. Select the program you want to delete, and then tap Remove. 3. When a confirmation message appears, tap Yes. The program will be removed from your phone.

  • Page 34: Managing Memory

    To perform a soft reset: Press the RESET key inside the hole on the right of the phone with your stylus pen. Performing a hard reset You can reset your phone’s settings and clear all added data from memory. From the Start menu, tap Settings → System tab →...

  • Page 35: Managing Certificates

    The basics In the Storage Card tab, you can view the amount of available memory on the memory card when you insert it to the phone. In the Running Programs tab, you can view the list of programs that are currently operating, and stop any of them.

  • Page 36: Using Online Help

    Using online help Your phone is supported by additional information available online, or on the CD- ROM that came with your phone. For information See: programs on your the User’s Guide and phone, online help. To view the online help, tap Start →...

  • Page 37: Entering Information

    Entering information You have several options for entering new information: • Use the input panel to enter text, either by using the onscreen keyboard or another input method. • Write directly on the screen. • Draw pictures on the screen. •...
  • Page 38 Note: To change word suggestion options, such as the number of words suggested at one time, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button → Options... → Word Completion tab. You can tap the Start menu → Settings → Personal tab →...
  • Page 39 Entering information Note: Using Unicode characters reduces the maximum number of characters which can be entered to approximately half in length, and splits your message into several messages if your message exceeds the maximum number of characters allowed for a message. If you want to use larger keys, tap the up arrow next to the Input Panel button, tap Options...
  • Page 40 Write a number or symbol between the hatch marks labelled 123. For details about writing characters, tap Note: Dragging the stylus pen rightward make a space. What you write on the screen are converted to text and inserted in the text area.

  • Page 41: Writing With Transcriber

    Entering information Notes: • Dragging the stylus pen rightward makes a space and dragging it upward changes a case (abc, Abc, or ABC). • When you tap once on the writing area, abc or 123 changes to so that you can write a symbol.

  • Page 42: Writing On The Screen

    Open the Help application. What you write on the screen will be converted to text. Editing text Each input program provides cursor keys to move through text and a backspace key so that you can correct spellings and grammars, or insert additional information. Alternatively, you can use your stylus pen to make an insert.

  • Page 43: Tips For Getting Good Recognition

    Entering information Writing on the screen 1. Tap Menu → Draw to switch to the Writing mode. This displays lines on the screen to help you write. 2. Write within the two ruled lines on the screen. 3. Tap Menu and then Tools → Recognize. 4.

  • Page 44: Drawing On The Screen

    • Hyphenated words, foreign words that use special characters such as accents, and some punctuation cannot be converted. • If you add writing to a word to change it (such as changing a “3” to an “8”) after you attempt to recognise the word, the writing you add will not be included if you attempt to recognise the writing again.
  • Page 45 Entering information 2. Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing. Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing. Editing a drawing If you want to edit or format a drawing, you must select it first.

  • Page 46: Recording A Message

    Recording a message In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a message. In the Notes program, and in the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note.
  • Page 47 Synchronising information ® Using Microsoft ActiveSync synchronise the information on your computer with the information on your phone. Synchronisation compares the data on your phone with your computer and updates both computers with the most recent information. For example: • Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronising your phone with Microsoft Outlook data on your computer.

  • Page 48: Installing Activesync

    Installing ActiveSync Before beginning synchronisation, you must install ActiveSync on your desktop computer using the supplied CD-ROM. You can also download the latest version of ActiveSync from the Microsoft web site (http:// www.microsoft.com). 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

  • Page 49: Connecting Via Bluetooth

    Synchronising information Connecting with the PC data cable Connect one end of the PC data cable to the left side of your phone and the other end into the USB port on your computer. Note: If the connection does not work properly, change the USB mode of your phone.

  • Page 50: Synchronising Information

    Synchronising information To begin synchronisation, connect your phone to your computer. For more information on connecting the phone to the computer, see page 47. The Microsoft ActiveSync window on your computer automatically appears and synchronisation starts. Once the synchronisation is complete, the phone stays connected to the computer.
  • Page 51 Synchronising information 5. Select data types to be synchronised. 6. Tap Note: For more information on the conditions that must be met on the computer and how to change synchronisation options, see ActiveSync Help. Setting server synchronisation You can synchronise information automatically as items arrive only if your company runs Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange ActiveSync.
  • Page 52 When you do not want to synchronise with an Exchange Server, you can delete a server connection profile on your phone. 1. In ActiveSync on your phone, tap Menu and select Options... 2. Select the server name, such as Exchange Server, and select Delete. Changing the synchronisation schedule You can schedule synchronisation with the...

  • Page 53: Call Functions

    Call functions As well as all the standard features of a mobile phone, such as mailbox and call history, there are several dialling features unique to your phone. For example, you can take notes while talking, dial directly from Microsoft Contacts and easily transfer contacts between your SIM card and the RAM of your phone.

  • Page 54: Turning The Phone Functions Off Or On

    Turning the phone functions off or on As indicated previously, your phone will turn on when you install the battery and insert a SIM card. However, you can choose to turn off your phone and just use the PDA features at any time – and then turn it back on when you want.

  • Page 55: Making A Call

    Call functions 2. In the Digit Text tab, select the option you want. 3. Tap Using the keypad vibration feature You can use the enhanced keypad vibration feature, which allows the phone to vibrate rhythmically when tapping the keypad on the Dialling screen.

  • Page 56: Advanced Calling Features

    Advanced calling features You can make a call from Contacts, Speed Dial, and Call History. Making a call from Contacts You can make a call from Contacts in the following way: 1. On the Dialling screen, tap Contacts and select a contact. 2.

  • Page 57: Making An Emergency Call

    Call functions 3. Tap the call type icon on the left of the number you want to call, or scroll to the the number and then tap Call or press Note: When you tap the number from the list, you can view the call details. Making an international call 1.

  • Page 58: Answering Or Rejecting A Call

    Answering or rejecting a call When someone calls you, the phone alerts you by ringing or vibrating, depending on the ringer type you have set. To change the ringer type, see page 24. • To answer a call, tap Answer or press •...

  • Page 59: Making A Second Call

    Call functions Making a second call You can make another call during a call. 1. Tap Hold to put the first call on hold. 2. Tap Keypad and make the second call in the normal way. 3. To switch back and forth between the two callers, tap Swap.

  • Page 60: Opening Contacts

    2. Create your note and then tap can finish your note during or after the call. After you have saved the note, it will be saved as an attachment to your call in one of the Call History folders. You can also access the note in the Calls folder in Notes.

  • Page 61: Call-Related Features

    Call functions • Conference: Makes a conference call when you have an active call and a call on hold. You can have a conversation with up to 5 people at the same time. • Paste: Paste the copied numbers to the Dialling screen.

  • Page 62: Transferring Contacts

    those contacts between the programs used to make calls. Places where contacts can be entered into your phone and stored • Your SIM card: You can exchange your SIM card between your phone and other devices; while using other devices, you can create one or more new contacts on the SIM card.
  • Page 63 Call functions Setting up the Speed Dial list You can assign frequently-used phone numbers in Contacts to the locations 2 through 99. The location 1 in the Speed Dial list is preset for the voicemail server number. Adding a contact to the Speed Dial list 1.

  • Page 64: Customising Your Phone Functions

    • To send a text message, tap and hold the call and select Send SMS. • To delete an individual call record, tap and hold the call and select Delete. To delete all records, tap Menu → Delete All Calls. Viewing call timers In Call History, you can view the duration of your calls.

  • Page 65: Security Settings

    Call functions 2. In the Tone tab, select the option you want in each field. • Connection tone: allows you to set whether or not your phone sounds an alert tone when your call is connected. • Minute minder tone: allows you to set whether or not your phone sounds an alert tone every minute during a call.

  • Page 66: Selecting A Network

    2. Tap the Services tab, and then tap Caller ID → Get Settings... (retrieving settings may take a few minutes). 3. Select one of the following options: • Everyone: Shows your caller ID information to all. • No one: Hides your caller ID information.

  • Page 67: Call Barring

    Call functions 4. Select a network you want and tap OK. You are connected to that network. 5. Tap Setting preferred networks You can set up a list of your preferred networks. You can set priority of the networks or add networks manually by selecting them from the preset network list or entering their service ID codes.

  • Page 68: Call Forwarding

    • International except to home country: When abroad, calls can be made only to numbers within the current country and to your home country, which is the country where your home network provider is located. • Off: Call barring is deactivated; all calls can be made and received normally.

  • Page 69: Call Waiting

    Call functions • Unavailable: If your phone is turned off or your phone is out of the network service area, all calls are forwarded. • Busy: When you are on the phone, all calls are forwarded. 4. Tap Call waiting This service allows you to receive another call while you have a call in progress.

  • Page 70: Checking Your Voicemail

    Checking your voicemail The first speed dial location defaults as your voicemail server. Tap and hold 1 on the Dialling screen. Viewing the cost of calls This network feature lets you check the cost of your last call and all calls. You can also set the maximum cost to limit the cost of your calls to a certain amount of charging units or units of currency, and the price per...

  • Page 71: Band Selection

    Call functions Band selection For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must be registered with one of the available networks. Your phone can handle combined GSM 900/1800, GSM 1900 network, and Quad band (GSM 850/900/ 1800/1900). The country where your phone was purchased determines the default band that it uses.
  • Page 72 Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDN) mode When this option is enabled, your phone restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers, which are stored on the SIM card. To enable the FDN list: 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings → Personal tab →...
  • Page 73 Call functions To enable or disable the Cell Broadcast message: 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings → Personal tab → Phone. 2. In the More tab, tap CB message → Get settings. 3. Tab Enable or Disable in the Receive field.

  • Page 74: Messaging

    Message, Internet, and Messenger Messaging In Messaging, you can create, send, receive, view, edit, and organise: • Text messages (SMS) • Multimedia message (MMS) • E-mail messages To open Messaging: From the Start menu, tap Messaging. Working with e-mail messages You can send and receive e-mail messages in one of these ways: •...
  • Page 75 Message, Internet, and Messenger Connecting directly to an e-mail server You can send and receive e-mail messages by connecting to an e-mail server. You’ll need to set up a remote connection to a network or an ISP, and a connection to your e-mail server.
  • Page 76 3. Enter your e-mail address, and tap Next. 4. When the auto configuration is complete, tap Next. 5. Enter the user information, such as your name, user name, and password, tap Next. 6. Select an e-mail account type, enter an account name, and tap Next.
  • Page 77 Message, Internet, and Messenger You can add a picture or voice note as an attachment by tapping Menu → Insert → an item type. 5. When you have finished composing the message, tap Send. 6. Tap Menu and select Send/Receive to connect to the network and send the message.
  • Page 78 • Replay All: sends a reply to the sender and all other recipients. • Forward: forwards the message to other people. • Move...: allows you to move the message to other folders. • Mark as Unread/Mark as Read: allows you to mark the message as unread or read.
  • Page 79 Message, Internet, and Messenger Creating and sending an SMS message 1. On the SMS/MMS screen, tap New → SMS. 2. In the To field, enter the recipients’ phone numbers, separating them with a semicolon. You can retrieve numbers from the contact list by tapping Menu and selecting Add Recipient...
  • Page 80 6. Tap Menu to access the following options for composing a message: • Preview: shows the multimedia message you created. • Add Recipient: allows you to add recipients’ numbers or addresses. • Insert: allows you to add a media file. •...

  • Page 81: Configuring Mms Settings

    Message, Internet, and Messenger Viewing a message 1. Open the message folder you want. 2. Select the message you want to view. Accessing message options From any message folder, you can access the following options by tapping Menu; depending on the selected folder, available options may vary: •...
  • Page 82 Delivery Time: You can select the time delay before messages are sent. Message Size: You can select the maximum message size. Hide address: You can set your caller ID to be hidden from outgoing messages. Request delivery report: When this option is activated, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered.

  • Page 83: Internet Explorer

    Message, Internet, and Messenger • Compose tab: allows you to change message composing options: MMS Class: Select the type of message content you will add or the message size. Creation mode: Select an MMS creation mode. • About tab: shows version and copyright information.

  • Page 84: Browsing The Internet

    • When connected to an ISP or network, you can also download files and programs from the Internet. To open Internet Explorer: From the Start menu, tap Internet Explorer. Browsing the Internet 1. To connect and start browsing, do one of the following: •...

  • Page 85: Using The Favorites List

    Message, Internet, and Messenger Using the Favorites list You can store your favourite links while using the Internet Browser and then access them easily at a later time. Categorising them enables you to find them more quickly. Adding a web page to the Favorites list 1.

  • Page 86: Pocket Msn

    Changing Explorer options You can customise web browsing options, change the connection settings, and clear memory. On the Internet Explorer screen, tap Menu → Tools → Options... The following options are available in each tab: • General tab: You can set the startup homepage of Internet Explorer or select the text encoding type to use.

  • Page 87: Using Msn Messenger

    Message, Internet, and Messenger To open Pocket MSN: From the Start menu, tap Programs → Pocket MSN. Signing In To use the MSN Messenger or Hotmail service, you must have a Microsoft Passport™‚account or Hotmail account, or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. If you have a Hotmail or MSN account, you already have a Passport.

  • Page 88: Working With Contacts

    Working with contacts The MSN Messenger screen shows all of your messenger contacts at a glance, divided into Online and Not Online categories. From this view, while connected, you can start a chat by tapping a contact on the list. •...
  • Page 89 Message, Internet, and Messenger During a chat: • To invite another contact to a multi user chat, tap Menu, select Invite..., and select the contact you want to invite. • To switch back to the main window, tap Menu and select My Contacts. To revert back to your chat window, tap Menu, select Chats, and select the person whom you were chatting with.
  • Page 90 Accessing the MSN Mobile Homepage On the Pocket MSN screen, select MSN Mobile Home. You can access various mail, information, entertainment services provided by Microsoft. Changing Pocket MSN setting options From the Pocket MSN screen, tap Options or tap Start menu → Settings → Personal tab →...

  • Page 91: Chapter 7: Organiser

    Organiser This chapter explains how to use Personal Information Management (PIM) programs to keep track of contacts and appointments and make a list of tasks you need to do. Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you’re looking for, whether you’re at home or on the road.

  • Page 92: Viewing And Editing A Contact

    Creating a contact on the SIM card 1. On the contact list, tap Menu → New SIM Contact. The SIM Manager application displays. 2. Enter contact information. 3. Tap For more information, see “SIM Manager” on page 123. Creating a contact from the Dialling screen 1.

  • Page 93: Sending A Message To A Contact

    Organiser Note: When you enter the first few letters of the name you want to view, the names in Contacts are listed, highlighting the name that most closely matches your input. 2. Tap the contact. A summary screen is displayed. 3.

  • Page 94: Calendar

    1. On the contact list, tap and hold the contact you want to delete. 2. Tap Delete Contact. 3. Tap Yes to permanently delete the contact. Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can check your appointments in one of several views (Agenda, Day, Week, Month, and Year).

  • Page 95: Creating Meeting Requests

    Organiser Viewing and editing an appointment You can view your appointments in the different views: Agenda, Day, Week, Month, or Year and edit the appointments. By default, the Calendar first appears in the Agenda view, which provides the most detail about your appointment.

  • Page 96: Notes

    Note: If you are sending the meeting request through a connection to an ISP or the network, rather than through synchronisation with your computer, tap Menu → Options... → Appointments tab. In Send meeting requests via, tap the service you want to use to send the meeting request.

  • Page 97: Tasks

    Organiser Viewing and editing a note When you access the Notes application, the note list displays the first line of each note you create. This makes it easy to locate and review your notes. You can easily sort notes on the note list. 1.
  • Page 98 3. To set a reminder for the task, tap the Due field and set a due date. Then tap the Reminder field and select Remind me. You can set the time and date you are alerted to the task. Note: To be automatically reminded of new tasks with a due date, in the task list, tap Menu →...

  • Page 99: Alarms

    Organiser 2. On the pop-up menu, tap Delete Task. The next time you synchronise, the task will be deleted from the computer. 3. Tap Yes to permanently delete the task. Alarms You can use the alarm clock to set a wake- up alarm or set an alarm to remind you of an appointment.

  • Page 100: Chapter 8: Multimedia

    Multimedia Camera With the built-in camera of your phone, you can take photos or record videos of people or events while on the move. Your phone produces JPEG photos and 3GP videos. To open Camera: From the Start menu, tap Programs → Camera.

  • Page 101: Setting Camera Options

    Multimedia Setting camera options You can customise the camera settings. On the Camera preview screen, tap Menu and press the Up or Down navigation key to scroll through the options, or tap the camera option icons on the screen. The following options are available: •...
  • Page 102 2. Adjust the image to be recorded. • Press the Left or Right navigation key to zoom in or out. The zoom level may vary depending on the image resolution. • Press the Up or Down navigation key or Volume keys to adjust the brightness. •...

  • Page 103: Playing Videos

    Multimedia • Timer: allows you to set a time delay before the camera records a video. • Effect: allows you to apply a special effect. • Options ( ): allows you to change the default settings for Camera. See “Changing default camera settings.” •...

  • Page 104: Windows Media Player

    File name prefix: allows you to change the default prefix of video names. • Sound tab: allows you to select sounds for the shutter release, zooming, and brightness adjustment. This option also allows you to enable or disable the sound effect when recording begins or ends.

  • Page 105: Your Computer

    Multimedia number of times. Files that have licences associated with them are called protected files. Copying media files using ActiveSync 1. Connect your phone to a computer and start synchronisation by referring to page 47 2. Open the file directory on the phone by clicking Explore from the Microsoft ActiveSync window.

  • Page 106: Using Libraries

    7. Select the saving location from the right pane of the Windows Media Player window. 8. Click to select the quality level you want and click OK. 9. Click Start Sync. The selected files are converted and copied to the location you selected in step 7.
  • Page 107 Multimedia Playing music or video files If you have copied media files in your phone’s memory or memory card, you can play them from Windows Media Player. Playing media files from a library 1. On the Library screen, if necessary, tap Menu and select Library and then select the memory from which you want to retrieve files.

  • Page 108: Creating A Playlist

    Playing media files on a network 1. On the Library screen, tap Menu → Open URL... 2. Enter a URL in the URL field, or scroll to a URL that you have used in the History field. 3. Tap OK. Note: To play streaming media files, you must be connected to a network.
  • Page 109 Multimedia Editing the playlist • To change the play order, tap You can also tap Menu → Move Up or Move Down. • To go to the library, tap tap Menu → Library... • To delete the selected file from the current playlist, tap Menu →...

  • Page 110: Mini Player

    Mini player The Mini player allows you to listen to music and control the player while you work. To open the Mini player: From the Start menu, tap Programs → Mini Player, or press . The Mini player appears at the bottom of the screen. Note: For creating or editing a playlist, see the Windows Media Player.

  • Page 111: Viewing A Picture

    Multimedia Viewing a picture 1. Open the My Pictures folder from the category field. Category field Tap to use a filter to display the files you want. Tap to display all files in the current folder. 2. Select the thumbnail image of the picture you want.

  • Page 112: Viewing A Document

    • To pause the slide show, tap on the screen and then • To stop the slide show and return to the previous screen, tap on the screen and then • To change the display orientation, tap on the screen and then •...

  • Page 113: Deleting A File

    Multimedia • To send via MMS, tap Menu → Send → as Message → MMS (SMS/MMS). For details, see page 78. • To send via e-mail, tap Menu → Send → as Message → Outlook E-mail. For details, see page 75. •...

  • Page 114: Extra Programs

    Extra programs Games Your phone includes fun games, such as Bubble Breaker and Solitaire in Games. You can also download and play new Java games. Note: For details about game, see the online help. Playing Bubble Breaker The object of Bubble Breaker is to clear out all the balls.

  • Page 115: Java

    Extra programs 2. Move any aces on the seven stacks to the four card spaces on the right of the screen and then make any other available plays. 3. When you have made all available plays, tap Draw to turn over cards. Java Java is a folder where downloaded games are stored.

  • Page 116: Smart Converter

    You can use the following buttons on the screen: • C: Clears the number you entered. • MC: Clears any value that is stored in the calculator’s memory. • MR: Recalls the stored value from memory and inserts it into the current calculation.
  • Page 117 Extra programs • Place the name card on level, evenly lit place and photograph it. Taking a name card photo You can take a name card photo and save it as a new contact in Contacts. 1. From the BCR preview screen, press to take the photo.

  • Page 118: Download Agent

    2. Select the option you want. • Language: Selects a language in which BCR recognises name cards. • File name prefix: Sets the default prefix of file names. • Save picture: Sets the name card photos to be saved automatically after the photo is taken.

  • Page 119: Tips For Working In Excel Mobile

    Extra programs 2. Select a cell. If the cell is not visible, tap Menu → Edit → Go To... Enter the reference (example:A4) and tap OK. 3. Enter the value or text and tap input panel. Text is automatically aligned to the left. 4.

  • Page 120: Word Mobile

    • Show or hide rows and columns. To hide a row or column, select a cell in the row or column you want to hide. Then tap Menu → Format → Row or Column → Hide. To show a hidden row or column, select the cells on both sides of the hidden row or column and tap Menu →...

  • Page 121: Powerpoint Mobile

    Extra programs Using a Word document Word Mobile contains a list of the word document files stored on your phone. Tap a file on the list to open it. Note: If you’re opening a Word document created on a computer, select Wrap to Window on the View menu so that you can see the entire document.

  • Page 122: Changing Playback Options

    Viewing a slide show 1. From the Start menu, tap Programs → PowerPoint Mobile. 2. Select a file folder and select the file you want to view. 3. Tap on the screen to move to the next slide. To the previous slide, tap and hold select Previous.

  • Page 123: File Explorer

    Extra programs • Use timings, if present: Sets to use the timings recorded with each slide in a presentation. • Loop Continuously: Sets to advance to the first slide after the last slide in a presentation. File Explorer The File Explorer application allows you to open an explorer window similar to a desktop Windows based system.

  • Page 124: Sim Manager

    SIM Manager The SIM Manager application enables you to create or view the contacts stored on the SIM card. Using SIM contacts You can access the contacts stored on the SIM card and copy or move them to the contact list on your phone’s memory. Creating a SIM contact 1.

  • Page 125: Gps

    Extra programs You can set a serial port to be used for receiving GPS data when a GPS device is connected to your phone. From the Start menu, tap Settings → System tab → GPS. Change the options in each tab: •...

  • Page 126: Getting Connected

    Getting connected You can use your phone to exchange information with other mobile devices as well as your computer, a network, or the Internet. You have the following connection options: • Exchange information between devices with Bluetooth capabilities without a physical connection.

  • Page 127: Bluetooth Device

    Getting connected Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth device 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings → Connections tab → Bluetooth. 2. In the Devices tab, tap Add new device... 3. Wait for the phone to search for Bluetooth devices. 4.

  • Page 128: Receiving Data With Bluetooth

    2. On the Bluetooth screen, tap the BPP tab. 3. Tap and hold the Bluetooth printer you want and select Default Printer. Using device options When you tap and hold the device from the paired device list, you can access the following options: •...

  • Page 129: Internet Sharing

    Getting connected Sending data with Bluetooth 1. Locate the item you want to send, such as an appointment in Calendar, a task in Tasks, a contact in Contacts, or a file in File Explorer. 2. Tap and hold the item and select a Bluetooth sending option.

  • Page 130: Connecting To The Internet Or Your Network

    Notes: • When Internet Sharing is activated, you cannot use ActiveSync. • When Windows Service Pack 2 is used, Internet access using Internet Sharing is more stable. Connecting to the Internet or your network You can connect to your Internet service provider (ISP) and use the connection to send and receive E-mail and instant messages and to browse the Internet.

  • Page 131: Connecting To Work

    Getting connected Connecting to work 1. Obtain the following information from your network administrator: server phone number, user name, and password. 2. From the Start menu, tap Settings → Connections tab → Connections → Task tab. 3. In My Work Network, set up a modem, VPN server connection, or proxy server.

  • Page 132: Chapter 11: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting General problems Description & Problem Solution The phone does not The battery is turn on completely discharged. Recharge it fully. “Invalid or missing Check that the SIM card SIM card. You can has been correctly still make installed. emergency calls if your service provider supports it”...
  • Page 133 Troubleshooting Description & Problem Solution White lines appear This may happen if you on the display turn on the phone after a long period of disuse, or after removing the battery without turning off the phone. This is not related to the phone’s life or performance.

  • Page 134: Call Problems

    Description & Problem Solution I forgot the If you forget or lose the password, PIN, reset phone password, password, or PUK contact your phone codes dealer. If you forget or lose a PIN or PUK code, or if you have not received such a code, contact your network provider.

  • Page 135: Power And Charging Problems

    Remove the battery and malfunctions or then replace it. Turn on does not function the phone. If the problem persists, contact a Samsung service representative. The battery’s Batteries are subject to standby time is wear and tear. Standby shorter than...
  • Page 136 Description & Problem Solution Is it OK if I leave We recommend that you the phone disconnect the phone from connected to the the adapter or unplug the power outlet after adapter from the power it is fully charged outlet. The phone This may happen when becomes hot...

  • Page 137: Program Problems

    Troubleshooting Program problems Problem Description & Solution Internet Explorer The phone is Check if you have set up unable to connect and are connected to an to the Internet Internet service provider. Check if your wireless connection to your mobile service provider is switched on and the signal from the GPRS network is...
  • Page 138 Problem Description & Solution I cannot find my Be sure that both have friend’s activated Bluetooth. Bluetooth- Be sure that the distance enabled device between the two devices is not over 10 metres or that there are no walls or other obstructions between the devices.
  • Page 139 If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of: • the model and serial numbers of your phone • your warranty details • a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service.

  • Page 140: 12: Health And Safety

    Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio- frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.

  • Page 141: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • 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. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use.

  • Page 142: Road Safety

    bag where the battery may contact metal objects. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short-circuiting. • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Road safety Do not use your wireless phone while driving a vehicle.

  • Page 143: Hearing Aids

    Health and safety information Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

  • Page 144: Potentially Explosive Environment

    manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle.You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. Potentially explosive Environment Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and...

  • Page 145: Other Important Safety Information

    Health and safety information 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. To make an emergency call: 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on. 2.

  • Page 146: Care And Maintenance

    • Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless phones in aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, and is illegal. • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both.

  • Page 147: Microsoft End User License Agreement

    Microsoft End User License Agreement • You have acquired a device ("DEVICE") that includes software licensed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. from an affiliate of Microsoft Corporation ("MS"). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and "online"...
  • Page 148 Software includes phone functionality, all or certain portions of the DEVICE Software may be inoperable if you do not have and maintain a service account with an appropriate wireless telecommunication carrier to whom Samsung Electronics Co., ® ® ActiveSync Ltd. may distribute its DEVICES ("Mobile Operator"), or if the Mobile Operator's...

  • Page 149: And Limitations

    Neither Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. nor its suppliers shall be liable for any damages arising out of errors in the speech and handwriting recognition process.
  • Page 150 GENERATED BY AND OBTAINED WITHOUT CHARGE FROM A CONSUMER NOT THEREBY ENGAGED IN A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, AND (ii) FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY; AND (B) OTHER USES SPECIFICALLY AND SEPARATELY LICENSED BY MPEG LA, L.L.C. If you have questions regarding this Notice, please contact MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 Steele Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado 80206;...
  • Page 151 SOFTWARE. • Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. or MS may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event,...
  • Page 152 DEVICE Software that may be automatically downloaded to your DEVICE. • Additional Software/Services. The DEVICE Software may permit Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., MS, Microsoft Corporation, their affiliates and/or their designated agent to provide or make available to you SOFTWARE updates,...
  • Page 153 Health and safety information • If Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. provides or makes available to you Supplemental Components and no other EULA terms are provided along with the Supplemental Components, then the terms of this EULA shall apply. • If MS, Microsoft Corporation, their...
  • Page 154 Companion CD component(s). Health and safety information • RECOVERY MEDIA. If SOFTWARE is provided by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. on separate media labeled "Recovery Media" you may use the Recovery Media solely to restore or reinstall the SOFTWARE originally installed on your DEVICE.
  • Page 155 TRADEMARKS. This EULA does not grant you any rights in connection with any trademarks or service marks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., MS, Microsoft Corporation, their affiliates or suppliers. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that the SOFTWARE is subject to U.S.
  • Page 156 NO LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, MS, MICROSOFT CORPORATION AND THEIR AFFILIATES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
  • Page 157 descriptions in the guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 07/2007. Rev. 1.2...

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