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  • Page 1 Some of the contents in this guide may differ from your phone depending on the software of the device or your service provider. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 03/2008. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2 SGH-i617 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Using this guide Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information This user’s guide has been specially Refer to—pages with related designed to guide you through the information; for example: functions and features of your device. To p. 12 (represents “see page get started quickly, refer to the Quick 12”) Start Guide.
  • 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 of MS, an affiliate of the the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and usage information ... 4 PDF Viewer ........30 File Explorer .........31 1. Communication Notepad ........31 Calls ........... 11 Tasks...........32 Messaging ........12 4. Web 2. Media Internet Explorer......33 Windows Media ......20 Windows Live........34 Camera ........22 Messenger........35 My Stuff ........
  • Page 6 Contents D-Day ......... 40 9. MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 Smart Converter......40 SOFTWARE Agreement Stopwatch ........41 World Clock ......... 41 Index Smart Search ....... 42 6. Connectivity Use the Bluetooth wireless feature .. 43 Connect via USB ......45 Synchronize your device ....

  • Page 7: Safety And Usage Information

    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 Safety and usage information • Never place batteries or devices 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 Use only Samsung-approved airline personnel. accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your device or cause injury.
  • Page 10 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/ liquids can cause serious damage. Do 32°...
  • Page 11 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 with magnetic fields for extended Avoid contact with your device’s internal periods of time.
  • Page 12 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 traveling in remote purpose.
  • Page 13 Safety and usage information During testing, the maximum SAR values The FCC has granted an Equipment recorded for this model were: Authorization for this model phone based on the compliance of all reported SAR Network Specific Absorption Rate (W/kg) levels with the FCC RF exposure Frequency Held to ear Worn on body*...

  • Page 14: Communication

    Communication Your device allows you to send and 3. To end the call, press [ receive many types of calls and messages over cellular networks and the Make a call from the contact list internet. 1. On the Home screen, press <Contacts>.

  • Page 15: Messaging

    Communication View and return missed calls 2. Select a forwarding option. Your device will show missed calls on the 3. Select Custom in the Forward voice display. calls to field and enter a phone number. 1. Press the Center key. 4.
  • Page 16 Communication 2. Press <Menu> → New → Text 3. Enter a destination number or press Message. <Menu> → Add Recipients to select a contact. 3. Enter a destination number or press The Cc and Bcc fields are located <Menu> → Add Recipient to select a above the To field.
  • Page 17 Communication Create an email account 7. Enter the incoming mail server and select the account type. Before you can send email, you must create an email account. 8. Press <Next>. 9. Enter a user name and password, and To create an email account from press <Next>.
  • Page 18 Communication 4. Enter the recipient’s address in the To To retrieve messages from your Outlook field or press <Menu> → account, see "Synchronize your data." Recipient to select a contact. p. 47 The Cc and Bcc fields are located View messages above the To field.
  • Page 19 Communication Download and view email Request delivery notifications: set to attachments receive a report when the message has been delivered Email attachments may contain Use Unicode when necessary: set to viruses that can damage your use Unicode when the message includes device.
  • Page 20 Communication Size: set a maximum size allowed for Information Allowed: set to receive a message or block information messages Request delivery report: set to Send Read Report: set to send a receive a report when the message read-reply for incoming messages has been delivered •...
  • Page 21 Communication General message options • Sending From the message list, press <Menu> → Include copy of original message Tools → Options to change the following when replying to e-mail: set to add options: a copy of original message to a reply message (for email) •...
  • Page 22 Communication • Account Settings Request delivery notifications: set to receive a report when the message has been delivered Use Unicode when necessary: set to use Unicode encoding • Setup E-mail: create a new email account • Security Settings Warn before navigating to a URL or file link that is not on my device: set to alert you before you connect to a web page or file link...

  • Page 23: Media

    Media Learn to use Windows Media, Camera, My Add files to the media library Stuff, and Voice Notes. To automatically add files to the media library, Windows Media 1. Add music files to your device. 2. On the Home screen, press <Start> → With Windows Media, you can play music <All Programs>...
  • Page 24 Media Play media files Create a playlist 1. On the Home screen, press <Start> → To create a custom playlist, <All Programs> → Windows Media. 1. On the Home screen, press <Start> → 2. Select a media library. <All Programs> →...

  • Page 25: Camera

    Media Camera Use the keypad in Camera mode Function Your device allows you to take digital photos (jpg format) or record videos Navigation Adjust the brightness (mp4 format). (Left or Right) Capture a photo Navigation Zoom in or out (Up or →...
  • Page 26 Media View a photo 5. Press the Center key or [ ] to stop recording. 1. From the camera viewfinder, press <My Photo>. 6. Press <Save> to save the video. 2. Scroll to a photo and press the Center Use the keypad in Camcorder key.

  • Page 27: My Stuff

    Media My Stuff Function Set the time delay before With My Stuff, you can view and access taking a photo all the files and folders on your device. Change the color tone or apply a special effect View a photo Mute or unmute the audio 1.
  • Page 28 Media Send a file • To set a photo as a background or caller ID image, press <Menu> → Set 1. From the My Stuff screen, locate and as → an option. open the folder where the file is • To send the photo, press <Menu> → stored.

  • Page 29: Voice Notes

    Media Voice Notes Play a voice clip 1. On the Home screen, press <Start> → You can use Voice Notes to record and <All Programs> → Organizer → play back voice memos and sound clips. Voice Notes. 2. Scroll to a voice clip and press the Record a voice clip Center key.

  • Page 30: Personal Productivity

    Personal productivity Learn to use Contacts, Calendar, Office Create a new SIM contact Mobile, File Explorer, Notes, Tasks, and 1. On the Home screen, press <Start> → Alarms. <All Programs> → Contacts → <New> → SIM Contact. 2. Enter the contact information. Contacts 3.
  • Page 31 Personal productivity Copy or move contact cards 4. Scroll left or right to set a speed dial number in the Keypad assignment You can copy your contact cards from field (if necessary). your device to your SIM card and vice versa.

  • Page 32: Calendar

    Personal productivity 5. To assign an image, scroll to the 3. Complete the fields and adjust the Picture field and scroll left to select an settings for your event. image. 4. When you are finished, press 6. When you are finished, press <Done>.

  • Page 33: Office Mobile

    Personal productivity Office Mobile PDF Viewer With Office Mobile, you can edit Excel With PDF Viewer, you can open and view workbooks, Word documents, or open PDF documents. and view PowerPoint slideshows. Your 1. On the Home screen, press <Start> → device supports files created with Office <All Programs>...

  • Page 34: File Explorer

    Personal productivity Notepad Option Description Use Notepad to create text notes. Search Search for text Fit To Use the full display for Create a note viewing 1. On the Home screen, press <Start> → <All Programs> → Organizer → Notepad. File Explorer 2.

  • Page 35: Tasks

    Personal productivity 2. Select a note to send or create a new 3. Enter details for the task. note. To set a reminder for the task, press the Center key in the Due 3. Press <Menu> → Send via Email/ field and set a due date.

  • Page 36: Web

    Learn to use Internet Explorer, Windows 2. Access a web page: Live, Messenger, and RSS Reader. For • Press <Menu> → Favorites and connecting to the web, create select a bookmark. connections (see "Connect to the internet • Press <Menu> → Address Bar to or your network."...

  • Page 37: Windows Live

    Windows Live 3. Enter the bookmark name and address necessary). With Windows Live, you can stay in touch 4. Change the folder under which you with friends and access information on want to add the bookmark (if the wireless web quickly. necessary).

  • Page 38: Messenger

    Messenger Chat with messenger 1. From the Messenger screen, locate With Messenger, you can remain and tap a contact’s name, and then available to other users and stay up-to- press <Send IM>. date with your email without a constant connection to the wireless web. When a 2.

  • Page 39: Rss Reader

    • Record and send a voice clip: select 3. Press <Menu> → Edit → New feed. Voice clip, record your voice clip, 4. Enter the address of an RSS feed and and then press <Send> select the folder under which you want •...
  • Page 40 Read RSS feeds 1. On the Home screen, press <Start> → <All Programs> → Applications → RSS Reader. 2. Select a feed and press <Update> to get the latest contents. 3. When the update is finished, press <Done>. 4. Press the Center key to select an updated feed.

  • Page 41: Additional Programs

    Additional programs Learn to use Alarms, Games, Java, 3. Set alarm details. Calculator, D-Day, Smart Converter, 4. When you are finished, press Stopwatch, World Clock, and Smart <Done>. Search. Stop an alarm Alarms When an alarm sounds, press <OK>. When a wake-up alarm sounds, press Learn to set and control alarms for <Dismiss>...

  • Page 42: Games

    Additional programs Games Java To play games, Java is a folder where downloaded games and applications are stored. 1. On the Home screen, press <Start> → <All Programs> → Games. Download applications 2. Select a game from the list and follow 1.

  • Page 43: Calculator

    Additional programs Calculator To create a D-Day counter, 1. On the Home screen, press <Start> → 1. On the Home screen, press <Start> → <All Programs> → Organizer → <All Programs> → Organizer → D-Day → <New>. Calculator. 2. Enter the details of the counter in each 2.

  • Page 44: Stopwatch

    Additional programs World Clock 5. Scroll down and scroll left or right to change the conversion unit, if Learn to set up the world clock with the necessary. time zones you want, and then check the The device displays the conversion current time of the city you need at any result.

  • Page 45: Smart Search

    Additional programs Smart Search 1. On the Home screen, press <Start> → <All Programs> → Applications → Smart Search. 2. Enter the first few letters of the item name in the Find field and select an item type in the Type field. 3.

  • Page 46: Connectivity

    Connectivity Learn to transfer data to and from your Turn on the Bluetooth wireless device via the Bluetooth wireless feature feature and Synchronize your device to a PC with 1. On the Home screen, press <Start> → ActiveSync. Learn to create dial-up, <All Programs>...
  • Page 47 Connectivity Send data via the Bluetooth 2. Press the Center key. wireless feature Your device will search for and display the list of Bluetooth-enabled devices. 1. Locate an item or file to send. 3. Scroll to a device and press <Next>. 2.

  • Page 48: Connect Via Usb

    Connectivity Connect via USB Set up a Bluetooth COM port When you have many files to send, you can establish a Bluetooth COM port. Set a default action for your USB connection 1. On the Home screen, press <Start> → <All Programs>...

  • Page 49: Synchronize Your Device

    Connectivity Synchronize your device Transfer files to a memory card 1. Insert a memory card (see the Quick With ActiveSync, you can synchronize Start Guide). your device with a PC and back up and restore your data. 2. Change the USB connection to Mass Storage.
  • Page 50 Connectivity Connect your device to a PC with Synchronize your data the PC data cable When you connect your device to a PC, ActiveSync should begin synchronizing 1. On the Home screen, press <Start> → your data automatically. You can begin <All Programs>...
  • Page 51 Connectivity Change the synchronization 3. Enter your email address and press <Next>. schedule If you routinely synchronize your data via 4. Enter a user name, domain address, an Exchange server, you can configure and password. settings for both peak and off-peak 5.

  • Page 52: Connect To The Internet Or Your Network

    Connectivity • Use above settings when • From your Internet service provider roaming: set to use the (ISP) or wireless service provider: synchronization schedules even access point name, user name, and when roaming password and other security information • Send/receive when I click Send: set to synchronize each time you send or receive email Create a GPRS connection...
  • Page 53 Connectivity Create a proxy server connection Create a VPN server connection You can use a proxy server connection to If your company has set up a virtual gain access to the internet over an private network (VPN), you can create a existing connection to your corporate VPN server connection to gain access to network.

  • Page 54: Settings

    Settings Learn about your device settings. To Show SIM contacts: set to show access your device settings, contact cards stored on the SIM card On the Home screen, press <Start> → Phone number: view your phone <All Programs> → Settings. number Voice mail number: set the voice To access more setting options, scroll...
  • Page 55 Settings Receive channel list: set to receive a Voice Calls list of all available broadcast channels • Auto Answer: set to answer calls from the network automatically Language: set your preferred • Call Waiting: set to alert you of an languages to display cell broadcast incoming call while you are on a call messages...
  • Page 56 Settings Exclamation: set a tone for exclamation Access numbers of the services supported by your service provider, if Question: set a tone for question supported by your SIM card. Warnings: set the device to sound a warning tone (e.g., when the battery is Sounds low) Keypad control:...
  • Page 57 Settings • Background image: set a wallpaper • Auto update: set to synchronize the current time and date when you • Time out: set the time delay before connect to your network the current screen switches to the Home screen when you do not use the device Connections Control the Bluetooth wireless feature or...
  • Page 58 Settings Bluetooth • Connects to: set a network type to use to connect to the wireless web • Bluetooth: control the Bluetooth wireless feature (see "Use the • Access point: set a access point name Bluetooth wireless feature." p. 43) •...
  • Page 59 Settings • Connects from: set the network type • Connects from: set the network type from which you will be connected from which you will connect to VPN • Connects to: set the network type to • Connects to: set the network type to which you will connect which you will connect •...
  • Page 60 Settings Security • Change Reset Password: change a reset password Set security codes and manage security • Reset: reset settings to their factory certificates or security modules. defaults • Device Lock: set a lock code for the device Remove Programs •...
  • Page 61 Settings Key Settings • Display time out: set the delay before the display dims • FN Key Settings: set shortcuts to • Display brightness: set the access applications or functions easily brightness of the display by pressing and holding [Fn] and specific keys •...
  • Page 62 Settings Version • Positive currency: set how you want positive currency displayed View the software version of your device. • Negative currency: set how you want negative currency displayed Error Reporting Set your device to help Microsoft improve Owner Information the products you use, your device can Set your contact information.
  • Page 63 Settings Windows Update Set your device to download critical and security-related updates you need from the Microsoft website. Microsoft provides updates for Windows operating system software and Windows-based hardware to keep your device up-to-date and help protect against known security threats. Managed Programs View the history of the program installation.

  • Page 64: 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 the •...
  • Page 65 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, PUK required Your SIM card is blocked, contact the seller or your service usually as a result of provider.
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting You select a contact to call, but the The sound quality of a call is poor. call is not dialed. • Ensure that you are not blocking the • Ensure that the correct number is internal antenna on top of the device. stored in the contact information.
  • Page 67 Troubleshooting Your device is hot to the touch. You cannot find a 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 68 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 meters and that they are not separated by walls or other obstacles.
  • Page 69 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 70 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement Even occasional, short diversions of b. Included Microsoft Programs attention can be dangerous if your and Additional Required attention is diverted away from your Licenses. Except as provided driving task at a critical time. Company below, these license terms apply to and Microsoft make no representations, all Microsoft programs included with...
  • Page 71 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement Neither Company nor Microsoft or permitted in this agreement. In doing their suppliers shall be liable for any so, you must comply with any damages arising out of errors in the technical limitations in the software speech recognition process.
  • Page 72 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement property in software or devices that You may switch off some of these access this device. features or not use them. For more information about these features, You may use remote access visit http://go.microsoft.com/ technologies in the software such as fwlink/?LinkId=81931.
  • Page 73 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement • Windows Mobile Update If the software fails to protect the Feature. The Windows Mobile content, content owners may ask Update feature provides you the Microsoft to revoke the software's ability to obtain and install ability to use WMDRM to play or software updates on your device if...
  • Page 74 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 75 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement If no license terms are provided, then 11.BACKUP COPY. You may make one you may install and use only one (1) backup copy of the software. You may copy of the software on a single use it only to reinstall the software on computer.
  • Page 76 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement 13.TRANSFER TO A THIRD PARTY. This includes operation of nuclear You may transfer the software only facilities, aircraft navigation or with the device, the Certificate of communication systems and air traffic Authenticity label, and these license control.
  • Page 77 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement You cannot recover any other 18.EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. The damages, including consequential, lost software is subject to United States profits, special, indirect or incidental export laws and regulations. You must damages. comply with all domestic and international export laws and This limitation applies to:...
  • Page 78 Index ActiveSync calendar Exchange server, 47 changing views, 29 installing, 46 creating events, 29 schedule, 48 stopping event alarms, 29 synchronize, 47 calls alarm Call History, 12 setting, 38 forwarding, 12 stopping, 38 international number, 11 viewing missed, 12 Bluetooth activating, 43 certificate, 57 COM port, 45...
  • Page 79 Index assigning speed diall numbers, 28 media copying and moving contact cards, playing media files, 21 playing voice clips, 26 creating Outlook contacts, 27 recording voice clips, 26 creating SIM contacts, 27 Messaging searching for contacts, 27 email, 14 converter, 40 multimedia, 13 text, 12 date and time, 54...
  • Page 80 Index notes Windows Media creating, 31 adding files to media library, 20 sending, 31 creating playlists, 21 playing files, 21 PDF Viewer, 30 wireless manager, 54 RSS Reader, 36 security, 57 sounds, 53 Stopwatch, 41 tasks creating, 32 marking as completed, 32 voice notes see media Windows Live, 34...

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