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Samsung SGH-i688 User Manual

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Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English. 01/2008. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 01/2008. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2 SGH-i688 user manual...
  • Page 3 Using this manual Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the Refer to—pages with related functions and features of your device. To information; for example: get started quickly, refer to Introduce p.
  • Page 4 Copyrights and trademarks • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: • This product includes software licensed from ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark MS, an affiliate of the of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using this manual ......1 Create a sketch ......23 Safety and usage information ..4 Customise the Today screen ..24 Search your device .......25 Introduce your device ....10 Communication......26 Unpack ........10 Device layout ......11 Calls ...........26 Push-to-Talk (PTT) .......29 Assemble and prepare Messaging ........30...
  • Page 6 Contents Personal Productivity ....43 Web .......... 56 Contacts ........43 Windows Live .......56 Alarms ........45 Windows Live Messenger ....56 Calendar ........46 mINFO2008 .........58 BCR ........... 47 Olympic Communication Management Service (OCM) ...58 Office Mobile ....... 49 File Explorer ........ 50 Connectivity ......

  • Page 7: Using This Manual

    Handle and dispose of batteries and Keep your device and all accessories out chargers with care of the reach of small children or animals. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries Small parts may cause choking or serious and chargers specifically designed for injury if swallowed.

  • Page 8: Explosive Environments

    Safety and usage information • Never place batteries or phones on or Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries Do not use your device at refuelling may explode when overheated. points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Use only Samsung-approved airline personnel. accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your device or cause injury.

  • Page 10: Safety And Usage Information

    Safety and usage information Protect batteries and chargers from Handle your device carefully and damage sensibly • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or • Do not allow your device to get wet— very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° liquids can cause serious damage. Do F or above 45°...

  • Page 11: Important Usage Information

    Safety and usage information Important usage information • Your device and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or Use your device in the normal accessories with magnetic closures or position allow your device to come in contact Avoid contact with your device’s internal with magnetic fields for extended antenna.

  • Page 12: Certification Information

    Safety and usage information • Disconnect chargers from power Ensure access to emergency services sources when not in use. Emergency calls from your device may not be possible in some areas or • Use batteries only for their intended circumstances. Before travelling in purpose.
  • Page 13 Safety and usage information from industry, government, and academia because the phone is designed to operate at after extensive reviews of the scientific multiple power levels so as to use only the literature related to the biological effects of power required to reach the network. In RF energy.

  • Page 14: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    Safety and usage information FCC Notice Samsung accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory • This device complies with Part 15 of that contains no metal and that positions the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the...
  • Page 15 Changes or modifications made in the -Reorient or relocate the receiving radio phone, not expressly approved by antenna. Samsung, will void the user’s authority to -Increase the separation between operate the equipment. the equipment and receiver. Only use approved batteries, antennas -Connect the equipment into an andchargers.

  • Page 16: Introduce Your Device

    (charger) The items supplied with your device • CD-ROM and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending • Extra stylus pen on your region or service provider. • PC data cable 1 The CD-ROM contains Microsoft ActiveSync software,...

  • Page 17: Device Layout

    Introduce your device Device layout Rear view Front view Power key Earpiece Flash Memory card LED indicator slot Camera lens Camera Multi-function lens jack PTT key Battery cover Volume key Touch screen Camera key Centre key Reset button Cancel key Start key End/Phone lock key...

  • Page 18: Key Description

    Introduce your device Keys Description Description Turn on the camera (press and hold); In Camera mode, Turn the device on or off take a photo or record a (press and hold); Activate or video deactivate Sleep mode Adjust the volume; during a Open the Start menu call, adjust voice volume;...
  • Page 19 Introduce your device Icon Description Icon Description Battery level Searching for a signal Low battery Missed call Battery charging More status icons are available (tap the icon to see No battery them) Bluetooth activated New email or text message Call on hold New instant message Calls are forwarded New multimedia message...

  • Page 20: Stylus And Touch Screen

    Introduce your device Tap: Touch the screen once with the Icon Description stylus to select commands or launch Ringer off applications. Ringer set to vibrate Tap-and-hold: Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of available Roaming actions.

  • Page 21: Assemble And Prepare Your Device

    Assemble and prepare your device Get started by assembling and setting up 2. Insert the SIM card. your device for its first use. Insert the SIM card and battery 1. Remove the battery cover. Place the card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

  • Page 22: Charge The Battery

    Assemble and prepare your device 4. Replace the battery cover. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the jack. With the triangle facing the front of your phone Charge the battery Improperly connecting the adapter can cause serious damage to the Before using the phone for the first time, device.

  • Page 23: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Assemble and prepare your device 3. Plug the large end of the travel 1. Open the cover to the memory card adapter into a power outlet. slot on the side of the device. 4. When the battery is fully charged (the 2.

  • Page 24: Basic Functions

    Basic functions Disable wireless functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your device. By disabling your device’s wireless functions, you can use non-network services in areas where wireless devices Switch the device on or are prohibited, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

  • Page 25: Adjust The System And Call Volumes

    Basic functions Adjust the system and Change the text input method call volumes When you tap a text field, your device will show an input panel at the bottom of To adjust the system volume (for keys the screen. You can tap the arrow next to and applications), tap and drag the the input panel and choose one of the...

  • Page 26: Enter Text With Letter Recognizer

    Basic functions Enter text with Letter Recognizer 3. From the Input Method tab, choose an input method. Use the stylus to write individual letters and numbers on the touch screen. 4. Tap 1. Change the text input method to You can also set options for some Letter Recognizer (see "Change the input methods.

  • Page 27: Enter Text With Block Recognizer

    Basic functions Enter text with Block Recognizer To view demonstrations of how to write characters, tap . Other functions are Use the stylus to write individual letters shown below: and numbers in text in the Palm Grafitti style. 1. Change the text input method to Block Recognizer (see "Change the text input method,"...

  • Page 28: Enter Text With Transcriber

    Basic functions To view demonstrations of how to write 1. Change the text input method to characters, tap . Other functions are Transcriber (see "Change the text shown below: input method," 19). 2. Tap to show the input panel. 3. Write legibly anywhere on the screen. 4.

  • Page 29: Create A Sketch

    Basic functions 3. Make a stroke that crosses at least three ruled lines to start a drawing Insert a space frame. Start a new line Move the cursor to the left Move the cursor to the right Clear your input Open the Help application Create a sketch 4.

  • Page 30: Customise The Today Screen

    Basic functions Customise the Today To edit a sketch, tap and hold the stylus pen on the sketch frame until the screen selection handles appear. You can then tap and hold the handles to drag and Learn to change themes and background resize the drawing or tap Menu to access images, customise your clock, and add or other options.

  • Page 31: Search Your Device

    Basic functions Search your device Add or remove items on the Today screen 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs → Search. Settings. 2. Enter part of a file or folder name in 2.

  • Page 32: Communication

    Communication Your device allows you to send and 4. To end the call, tap End or press receive many types of calls and messages over cellular networks and the internet. Answer a call 1. Press [ Calls 2. To end the call, tap End or press Learn to use your device’s call functions.

  • Page 33: Make A Call From The Contact List

    Communication Call an international number Make a call from the contact list 1. Press [ 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Contacts. 2. Tap and hold 0 to insert the + character (this replaces the 2. Scroll to a contact and tap the international access code).

  • Page 34: Make A Call From Call History

    Communication Make a call from Call History 3. Tap a forwarding option and enter a phone number. 1. Press [ 4. Tap 2. Tap Call History. 3. Tap Menu → Filter → a call type to Bar (block) calls show only one type of calls (optional). 1.

  • Page 35: Push-To-Talk (Ptt)

    Communication Push-to-Talk (PTT) Make a PTT call 1. Press [ Push-To-Talk (PTT) technology is a two- way radio style communication service 2. Tap the number keys to enter a phone over a cellular network. It provides real- number. time, direct voice contact with your You can also select a number in friends, family, and co-workers at the Contacts or the call record, or select a...

  • Page 36: Messaging

    Communication Messaging 6. Tap the subject field and enter a message subject. Tap Yes before Learn to use messaging functions. For entering the subject. instructions on entering text, see "Enter 7. Tap an attachment icon to add a file to text,"...

  • Page 37: View Messages

    Communication Retrieve email from a web server 4. Enter the recipient’s address in the To field or tap Menu → Add recipient to Before you retrieve email from an select a contact. internet service provider or VPN connection, you must create an email The Bc and Bcc fields are located account.
  • Page 38 Communication To view messages, 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Messaging. 2. Tap Messaging or the name of an email account. The Inbox for the account you selected will open. While viewing message folders, you can switch message folders or accounts by using the drop-down menu at the top left of the screen.

  • Page 39: Media

    Media Learn to use the Mini Player, Camera, Use the following controls to operate the Contents Manager, and PhotoSlides, Mini Player: muveeShow, and FM radio. To learn Icon Function about your device’s other media Play functions, refer to the Windows Mobile Help.

  • Page 40: Camera

    Media Camera 4. Press [ ] or the Centre key to capture the image. Your device allows you to take digital 5. Tap to save the image and return photos (jpg format) or record videos to the view finder, or press the Centre (mp4 format).

  • Page 41: Adjust Camera Settings

    Media Adjust Camera settings Record a video From the viewfinder, tap the screen to 1. Tap Start → Programs → Camera or show the following icons. Tap an icon, press and hold [ and then tap a setting. 2. Rotate the device 90° counter- Icon Function clockwise to the landscape orientation.

  • Page 42: Contents Manager

    Media Play a video Icon Function 1. Tap Start → Programs → Contents White balance Manager. Timer 2. In the list of folders, tap My Documents → My Videos. Audio 3. Tap a video name or thumbnail to open Contents Manager Adjust Camcorder settings With Contents Manager, you can view and From the viewfinder, tap the screen to...

  • Page 43: Play A Video

    Media 4. Tap a photo name or thumbnail to 2. Tap the drop-down menu in the top left open it. of the screen and select My Device. While viewing photos, you can perform 3. In the list of folders, tap My the following functions: Documents →...

  • Page 44: Photoslides

    Media Send a file Create a photo album 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs → Contents Manager. Programs → PhotoSlides. 2. Locate and open the folder where the 2. Tap Menu → Create album. file is stored.

  • Page 45: Muveeshow

    Media • Crop Icon Function • Effect (Original, Black & White, Skip to previous photo Sepia, or Enhance) Rotate photo 3. To save your changes, tap Change background music View slideshows with background music Quit slideshow 1. From the PhotoSlides screen, tap a To adjust the volume during a slideshow, photo album.
  • Page 46 Media 2. Tap an empty thumbnail. 9. Change the settings for saving the muvee and tap Save. 3. Locate and open a folder and select The muvee is saved in the My photos. Documents folder. 4. Tap Next to select a style. 5.

  • Page 47: Fm Radio

    Media FM Radio To switch sound output to the loudspeaker, tap Menu → Speaker You can listen to your favourite stations with the FM radio. To record the radio on the device, tap REC. Listen to the FM radio Set up your favourite radio 1.
  • Page 48 Media 2. Tap Menu → Self-tuning (this will replace any existing stations). 3. When you are finished, press <Done>. Save a radio station manually 1. From the radio screen, scroll to the radio station you want. 2. Tap Menu → Add to Presets. 3.

  • Page 49: Personal Productivity

    Personal Productivity Create a new SIM contact Learn to use Contacts, Alarms, Calendar, BCR, Office Mobile, File Explorer, Notes, 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → and Tasks. Contacts → New → SIM Contact. 2. Enter contact information. Contacts 3.
  • Page 50 Personal Productivity Copy or move contact cards To copy a SIM contact to your device, You can copy your contact cards from 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → your device to your SIM card and vice Contacts. versa. When you copy an Outlook contact 2.

  • Page 51: Alarms

    Personal Productivity 4. Select a phone number with the 5. To assign a ringtone, tap the Ring Number drop-down. tone field and select a ringtone. 5. Tap the up or down arrows next to the 6. When you are finished, tap Location field to set a speed dial number.

  • Page 52: Calendar

    Personal Productivity Stop an alarm 3. Complete the fields and adjust the settings for your event. When the alarm sounds, 4. When you are finished, tap • Tap to stop an alarm without snooze. Change the calendar view • Tap Dismiss to stop an alarm with snooze or tap Snooze to silence the 1.

  • Page 53: Bcr

    Personal Productivity 4. Press [ ] to capture the image. As you align the frame in the BCR allows you to quickly create new viewfinder with the edges of the contacts from business cards. You can business card, they will change capture a photo of a business card and from green to yellow.
  • Page 54 Personal Productivity 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → 7. Repeat steps 3-6 as necessary to Programs → BCR. capture additional images. 2. Tap Menu → Multi-shot. 8. When you are finished capturing images, tap Load Image. 3. Place a business card on a flat, well-lit surface.

  • Page 55: Office Mobile

    Personal Productivity Office Mobile 5. To format cells, tap Menu → Edit, Insert, Format, or Tools. With Office Mobile, you can create and 6. To save the workbook, tap edit Excel workbooks and Word documents or open and view PowerPoint For more details, refer to the online help.

  • Page 56: File Explorer

    Personal Productivity File Explorer Open and view a PowerPoint slideshow With File Explorer, you can browse all the 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → files and folders on your device. From the Office Mobile → PowerPoint Mobile. Today screen, tap Start → Programs → File Explorer.

  • Page 57: Tasks

    Personal Productivity Tasks 3. Create your note. 4. When you are finished, tap With Tasks, you can create to-do lists and reminders. Send a note Create a task 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs → Notes. 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs →...

  • Page 58: Mark A Task As Completed

    Personal Productivity Mark a task as completed When you have completed a task, return to the Tasks screen (tap Start → Programs → Tasks) and tap the check box next to the task name. Once you have marked a task completed, you will no longer receive any scheduled reminders for that task.

  • Page 59: Additional Programs

    Additional programs PowerWord Learn to use Games, Java, PowerWord, Assisted-GPS, and Zoomer. Learn to look up definitions and capture words from other programs to add to your dictionaries. Games Play fun games, such as Bubble Breaker Look up a word and Solitaire.

  • Page 60: Assisted-Gps

    Additional programs Capture words and add them to 4. When you are finished, close the pop- your dictionary up window or tap Options → Back to Application to return to the program Start by setting a shortcut key to use you were using.

  • Page 61: Zoomer

    Additional programs Zoomer Before you use A-GSP, first set the GPS ports for receiving GPS data on the With Zoomer, you can zoom in or out on External GPS. From the Today screen, tap the screen to view your documents or Start →...

  • Page 62: Web

    Learn to use Windows Live and Windows 2. Tap Sign in to Windows Live. Live Messenger. Also, learn how to access 3. Enter your login ID and password. mINFO2008 and the OCM service. For information about connecting to the 4. Tap Sign in. internet and working with Internet Explorer, refer to the MS Windows Mobile Help on your device and the online help.

  • Page 63: Set Up Messenger And Sign In

    Set up Messenger and sign in 3. While chatting, you can perform the following actions: 1. Sign in to Windows Live (see the • Insert emoticons: tap Menu → Add previous section). emoticon 2. Scroll left or right with the navigation •...

  • Page 64: Minfo2008

    mINFO2008 Olympic Communication Management Service With mINFO2008, you can access (OCM) multimedia services that provide you with various Olympic news. stay informed With the OCM service, you can stay of current Olympic information, such as, connected with other users through the torch relay route, game schedules, group messages, emails, and an instant local weather, and medal standings.

  • Page 65: Connectivity

    Connectivity Turn on the Bluetooth wireless Learn to transfer data to and from your device via the Bluetooth wireless feature feature and synchronise your device to a PC with 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → ActiveSync. For details on connecting to Settings.
  • Page 66 Connectivity Search for and pair with a To pair with another Bluetooth- Bluetooth-enabled device enabled device, both devices must use the same passcode. Headsets 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → or hands-free car kits may use a Settings. fixed passcode, such as 0000.

  • Page 67: Activesync

    Connectivity Receive data via the Bluetooth 3. From the COM Ports tab, tap New wireless feature Outgoing Port or New Incoming Port. 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Settings. 4. For outgoing ports, tap the name of a device, and then tap Next.
  • Page 68 Connectivity Install ActiveSync on your PC Connect your device to a PC with the PC data cable Before you can sync your data, you must install ActiveSync, either from the 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → supplied CD-ROM or the Microsoft web Settings.
  • Page 69 Connectivity Synchronise your data 2. Tap Menu → Configure Server. When you connect your device to a PC, 3. Enter a server address. ActiveSync should begin synchronising 4. To establish a secure connection, tap your data automatically. You can begin the check box next to This server the synchronisation manually by tapping requires an encrypted (SSL)
  • Page 70 Connectivity Change the synchronisation • Send outgoing items schedule immediately: set to synchronise each time you send an outgoing If you routinely synchronise your data via email an Exchange server, you can configure settings for both peak and off-peak 3. When you are finished, tap schedules.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    PIN requirement is contact your local dealer or Samsung enabled, you must enter after-sales service: the PIN supplied with the SIM card. To disable this •...
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting You forgot a security, PIN, or PUK Try this to solve the Message code problem: If you forget or lose this or another code, SIM card Your SIM card is blocked, contact the seller or your service blocked. usually as a result of provider.
  • Page 73 Troubleshooting • Ensure that you have not set call The sound quality of a call is poor barring for the phone number. • Ensure that you are not blocking internal antenna on top of the device. You select a contact to call, but the •...
  • Page 74 Troubleshooting Your device is hot to the touch You cannot find and pair with another Bluetooth-enabled device When you use several applications at • Ensure that both devices have once, your device requires more power activated the Bluetooth wireless and may heat up. This is normal and feature.
  • Page 75 Troubleshooting You cannot listen to music on a remote Bluetooth headset • Ensure that your device is connected to the headset. • Ensure that the music format you are trying to listen to is supported by the headset. • Ensure that the distance between the headset and device is not more than 10 metres and that they are not separated by walls or other obstacles.

  • Page 76: Microsoft Software License Terms For Windows Mobile 6 Software Agreement

    MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement These license terms are an agreement As described below, using some between you and Samsung Electronics features also operates as your Inc. ("Company"). Please read them. consent to the transmission of...
  • Page 77 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement attention can be dangerous if your b. Included Microsoft Programs attention is diverted away from your and Additional Required driving task at a critical time. Company Licenses. Except as provided and Microsoft make no representations, below, these license terms apply to warranties or other determinations that...
  • Page 78 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement inherent in the process. Neither despite this limitation, you may use Company nor Microsoft or their the software only as expressly suppliers shall be liable for any permitted in this agreement. In doing damages arising out of errors in the so, you must comply with any speech recognition process.
  • Page 79 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement Except as expressly provided in this a. Consent for Internet-Based agreement, rights to access the Services. The software features software on this device do not give you described below connect to any right to implement Microsoft Microsoft or service provider patents or other Microsoft intellectual...
  • Page 80 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement operating system, browser and name intellectual property, including and version of the software you are copyrights. This software and using, and the language code of the third party software use WMDRM device where you installed the to play and copy WMDRM- software.
  • Page 81 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement b. Misuse of Internet-based CONSUMER NOT THEREBY ENGAGED Services. You may not use these IN A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, AND (ii) services in any way that could harm FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY; AND (B) them or impair anyone else's use of OTHER USES SPECIFICALLY AND them.
  • Page 82 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement are provided with it. If no license 11.BACKUP COPY. You may make one terms are provided, then you may backup copy of the software. You may install and use only one (1) copy of the use it only to reinstall the software on software on a single computer.
  • Page 83 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement 13.TRANSFER TO A THIRD PARTY. system in which a malfunction of the You may transfer the software only software would result in foreseeable with the device, the Certificate of risk of injury or death to any person. Authenticity label, and these license This includes operation of nuclear terms directly to a third party.
  • Page 84 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement 17.LIABILITY LIMITATIONS. You can It also applies even if Microsoft should recover from Microsoft and its affiliates have been aware of the possibility of only direct damages up to fifty U.S. the damages.

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