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  • Page 1 SGH-X668 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
  • Page 3 • Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use of authorised software Use only Samsung-authorised software. The use of any unauthorised software could damage your phone. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.
  • Page 5 • Get personal with photo caller See who’s calling you when their very own photo displays. • Name card Create name cards with your number and profile. • Multimedia Message Service (MMS) Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, video, and audio. •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Buttons, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions ... 11 Customise your phone...
  • Page 7 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 28 3 Applications 1 Recent contacts p. 28 1 Java world 2 Missed calls p. 28 2 Voice recorder 3 Dialled calls p. 28 3 World clock 4 Received calls p.

  • Page 8: Unpack

    You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Buttons, features, and locations...

  • Page 9: Get Started

    Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery.

  • Page 10: Power On Or Off

    Get started Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the low battery message displays, and • the empty battery icon blinks. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off.

  • Page 11: Keys And Display

    Keys and display Keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. p. 65 In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input.
  • Page 12 Get started Display Layout Icons display various icons. Text and graphics display messages, instructions, and information you enter. Soft key function Menu Contacts indicators show the current functions assigned to the soft keys. Icons Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area;...

  • Page 13: Access Menu Functions

    Access menu functions Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are keys using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Select Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option.

  • Page 14: Customise Your Phone

    Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display and select Settings language settings 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Call ringer and select Settings melody settings Ringtone. 2. Select a ringtone category. 3.
  • Page 15 You can set the Navigation keys as Menu shortcuts to access your favourite shortcuts menus. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings settings 2. Select a key. 3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key. You can switch the phone to Quiet Quiet mode mode to avoid disturbing other people.

  • Page 16: Make/Answer Calls

    Make/Answer calls 1. In Idle mode, enter an area Make a call code and phone number. 2. Press [ 3. To end the call, press [ 1. When the phone is ringing, Answer a call press [ 2. To end the call, press [ Press [ / ].

  • Page 17: Browse The Web

    1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> View a photo and select File manager Images Photos. 2. Select the photo you want. 1. In Idle mode, press and hold Record a video ] to turn on the camera. 2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode.

  • Page 18: Use Contacts

    Step outside the phone Use Contacts To the phone’s memory: Add an entry 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>. 2. Select Save contact a number type. 3. Specify contact information: Last name, First name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Caller ID, Ringtone, Group, and Memo.

  • Page 19: Send Messages

    Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send a text and select Messages message (SMS) message 2. Enter the message text. 3. Press <Options> and select Save and send or Send only. 4. Enter destination numbers. 5. Press [ ] to send the message.

  • Page 20: View Messages

    Step outside the phone View messages When a notification appears: View a text message 1. Press <View>. 2. Select a message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages messages 2. Select an SMS message ( When a notification appears: View a multimedia...

  • Page 21: Enter Text

    Enter text Pinyin, PTI, Stroke, Quick English, English, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text for some features, such as Messages, Contacts, or Calendar, using Pinyin, PTI, and Stroke modes for Chinese, and Quick English and English modes for English. You can also use Number mode and Symbol mode.

  • Page 22: Using Chinese Stroke Mode

    Enter text Rapid character entry To enter the word “zhong guo ( character using the following keystrokes; [9], [4], [6], [6], [1], and [1]. You do not have to complete the Pinyin spelling to include “guo ( displays automatically. Tips for using Pinyin mode •...
  • Page 23 The Chinese strokes are classified into five basic categories; heng, shu, pie, dian, and zhe. The basic strokes are printed on keys [1] to [5] on the keypad. Refer to the following table: Category Strokes represented in each category Entering strokes and characters in Stroke mode 1.

  • Page 24: Using Quick English Mode

    Enter text Using Quick English mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. Entering a word in Quick English mode 1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter.

  • Page 25: Using English Mode

    Using English mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display. Characters in order displayed Upper case Lower case Tips for using English mode • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right].

  • Page 26: Call Functions

    Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. 2. Press [ • Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display. You can move the cursor to edit an incorrect digit.

  • Page 27: Answering A Call

    Answering a call When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. Press <Accept> or [ ] to answer the call. Tips for answering a call • When Anykey answer is active, you can press any key, except for <Reject>, [ / ], or p.
  • Page 28 Call functions Placing a call on hold/Retrieving Press <Hold> or <Retrieve> to place a call on hold or retrieve the call. Making a second call You can make another call if your network supports it. 1. Press <Hold> to put the call on hold. 2.
  • Page 29 • Send DTMF: send the DTMF (Dual tone multi- frequency) tones as a group. The DTMF tones are the tones used in phones for tone dialling, sounding when you press the number keys. This option is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service.

  • Page 30: Menu Functions

    Menu functions All menu options listed Call log (Menu 1) Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, and the length of calls. You can also check the cost of your calls, if your SIM card supports this function.

  • Page 31: Received Calls

    Received calls (Menu 1.4) This menu displays the most recent calls you have received. Delete all (Menu 1.5) Use this menu to delete all of the records in each call type. 1. Press [ ] to check the call types to be cleared. 2.

  • Page 32: Phonebook

    Menu functions Phonebook (Menu 2) You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s memory are physically separate, but they are used as a single entity called Contacts. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Phonebook.

  • Page 33: Group

    • Mobile/Home/Office/Fax/Other: add a number in any type. • Email: assign an e-mail address. • Caller ID: assign an image to alert you to a call from the person. • Ringtone: assign a ringtone to alert you to a call from the person. •...

  • Page 34: Speed Dial

    Menu functions Managing caller groups While viewing the group list, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: display the members of the selected group. • Add: add a new group. • Edit: change the group properties. • Send message: send an SMS or MMS message to the group members you want.

  • Page 35: Own Number

    Using name card options After saving your name card, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the name card. • Send via: send the name card via SMS, MMS message or infrared port. • Delete: delete the name card. Own number (Menu 2.6) Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to...

  • Page 36: Applications

    Menu functions Applications (Menu 3) Use this menu to play Java games, record voice memos, set time zone, or use convenient features, such as an alarm clock, calculator, converter, timer, and stopwatch. You can also synchronise Contacts or calendar data in the phone’s memory with a PC. To access this menu, press <Menu>...

  • Page 37: Voice Recorder

    Voice recorder (Menu 3.2) Use this menu to record voice memos. Recording a voice memo 1. Press [ ] to start recording. 2. Speak into the microphone. Press [ ] to pause or resume recording. 3. Press <Stop> or [Down] to end recording. The voice memo is saved automatically.

  • Page 38: World Clock

    Menu functions • Delete: delete the voice memo. • Rename: change the name of the voice memo. • Move to Favourite sounds: go to the Favourite sounds folder. • Protection: protect the voice memo from being deleted. • Details: access the properties of the voice memo. Using voice memo options From the Voice recorder screen, press <Options>...

  • Page 39: Calculator

    Setting an alarm 1. Select the type of alarm. 2. Set each alarm option: • Alarm: activate the alarm. • Alarm time: enter the time for the alarm to ring. • AM/PM: Set AM or PM in 12-hour format. • Repeat: select a repeat unit.

  • Page 40: Timer

    Menu functions 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the original unit and press [Down]. 3. Enter the value to be converted and press [Down]. • Press [ ] to insert a decimal point. • Press [ ] to change the temperature to above zero (+) or below zero (-).

  • Page 41: Browser

    Browser (Menu 4) The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. From the wireless web, you can access up-to-date information and a wide variety of media content, such as games, wallpapers, ringtones, and music files. To access this menu, press <Menu>...

  • Page 42: Fun Club

    ] to end the network connection and exit the browser. Fun club (Menu 4.2) Use this menu to access Samsung Fun Club, the preset web site providing Samsung mobile phone users with attractive download services of updated ringtones and wallpapers. You can also press [ club in Idle mode.

  • Page 43: Http

    Accessing a bookmarked page Selecting a bookmark item launches the web browser and access the associated web page. Using bookmark options After saving an item, press <Options> to access the following options: • Go to URL: access the bookmarked web page. •...
  • Page 44 Menu functions 1. Enter your message. The maximum number of characters allowed in a message varies by service provider. If your message exceeds the maximum number of characters, the phone will split the message. 2. Press <Options> to access the following options for creating a message: •...

  • Page 45: My Messages

    6. Press <Options> to access the following options for editing the message: • Add: add a subject or text to your message. • Edit: edit the subject or text of your message. • Add image/Add video/Add sound: add photos, videos, or sounds to the message. •...
  • Page 46 Menu functions • MMS notification ( : Being retrieved, : Failed to retrieve) • Voicemail • Push message from web servers. • Configuration message, containing network parameters from the service provider. • CB (Cell broadcast) message from your service provider •...
  • Page 47 • Copy media: save media content from the message to your phone’s memory. • Protection: protect the message from being deleted. You can protect only those messages stored in the phone’s memory. • Block number: add the sender‘s number to the Block list to reject the messages from the sender.
  • Page 48 Menu functions Delivery reports • Delete: delete the report. • Copy entry: extract URL, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the report. • Protection: protect the report from being deleted. Drafts (Menu 5.2.2) This folder stores messages you have saved to send at a later time.

  • Page 49: Templates

    Sent messages (Menu 5.2.4) This folder stores messages that you have sent. While viewing the message list, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: open the message. • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Send: send the message. •...

  • Page 50: Delete All

    Menu functions Using template options From the template list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the selected template. • Send message: create and send a new message. • Delete: delete the selected template. • Add new: add a new template. Delete all (Menu 5.4) Use this menu to delete messages in each message...
  • Page 51 Default destination: enter the default destination. Default type: set the default message type. The network can convert the messages into the selected format. Default validity: set the length of time your messages are stored in the SMS server. Setting name: enter a profile name. Multimedia message (Menu 5.5.2) You can configure MMS settings.

  • Page 52: Memory Status

    Menu functions Reception within home network or abroad has the following options: - Manual: the phone displays notifications. Use the Retrieve option to manually download new messages. - Automatic: the phone automatically retrieves messages from the server. - Reject: the phone rejects all messages. •...

  • Page 53: File Manager

    File manager (Menu 6) The File manager menu allows you to access image, video, and sound files stored in the phone’s memory. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select File manager. According to the DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, messages having web content may not be able to be forwarded.

  • Page 54: Videos

    Menu functions • Move to Downloaded images: move the file to the Downloaded images folder. • Move to Favourite images: move the file to the Favourites folder. • Slide show: display all image files in turn as a slide show. You can select the rate at which the images cycle.

  • Page 55: Sounds

    • Move to Downloaded videos: move the file to the Downloaded videos folder. • Protection: protect the file from being deleted. • Details: access the file properties. Sounds (Menu 6.3) This menu displays voice memos you have recorded, and sound files you have downloaded or received in messages.

  • Page 56: Memory Status

    Menu functions Memory status (Menu 6.5) Use this menu to view memory information for media items in each folder. Press [Left] or [Right] to view the memory status by size or number of items. The size of the media item displayed on the phone may be different from the exact size.

  • Page 57: Creating An Event

    • Memory status: access memory information for the event items stored on the calendar. Creating an event You can store scheduled events, anniversaries, memos, and To do items on the calendar. More than one event per day can be stored. Entering a new scheduled event 1.
  • Page 58 Menu functions • Before: set how long before the event the alarm is to alert you. • Alarm time: enter the time for the alarm to ring. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Alarm tone: select an alarm tone. •...
  • Page 59 • Sort by: sort items by the type of event. • Delete: delete item(s) stored on the calendar by using various deleting options. • Missed alarm events: view events whose alarms you have missed. • Memory status: view the memory status for items stored in the phone's memory.

  • Page 60: Camera

    Menu functions From the event list, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: display the event details. • Delete: delete the event. • Delete all: delete all events. Memory status You can check the total amount of memory for calendar items and the amount of memory currently in use in each item.
  • Page 61 Using camera options in Capture mode In Capture mode, press < > to access the following options: • Record video: switch to Record mode. • Shooting mode: take a photo in the following modes: Single shot: take a photo in normal mode. You can select whether or not the camera automatically saves a photo.
  • Page 62 Menu functions Function Flips the image vertically. Shows the mirror image. Switches to Record mode. Changes the image size. Changes the image quality. Changes the shooting mode. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. Selects a decorative frame. Sets the timer.

  • Page 63: Recording A Video

    • Delete: delete the selected photo or all of the photos. • Rename: change the name of the photo. • Move to Favourite images: move the photo to the Favourite images folder. • Slide show: display all photos in turn as a slide show.
  • Page 64 Menu functions • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect. • Timer: set a time delay before the camera starts recording. • Go to videos: access the Video clips folder. • Settings: change the following settings for recording a video: Size: select a frame size.
  • Page 65 Using video options After saving a video clip, press <Options> to access the following options: • Record another: return to Record mode. • Send via MMS: send the file via MMS message. • Set as wallpaper: set the video clip as wallpaper for the main display.

  • Page 66: Settings

    Menu functions Settings (Menu 9) The Settings menu provides you with various setting options to customise the phone to your preferences and needs. You can also reset the settings to their default status. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Settings.
  • Page 67 • Activate the infrared feature on your phone (the IrDA icon displays on the top line). • Align the IrDA port on the phone with the IrDA port on the other device. If there is no communication between your phone and the other IrDA-compliant device, it is automatically deactivated.

  • Page 68: Display Settings

    Menu functions Display settings (Menu 9.3) Use this menu to change settings for the display and backlight. Wallpaper (Menu 9.3.1) You can set up the idle screen on both displays. • Main display: select an image or video clip to be displayed on the main display.

  • Page 69: Sound Settings

    Sound settings (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to customise various sound settings. Incoming call (Menu 9.4.1) Use this menu to change the sound settings for incoming calls. • Ringtone: select a ringtone to be used for the call ringer. • Volume: select a ringtone volume.

  • Page 70: Network Services

    Menu functions Quiet mode (Menu 9.4.7) Use this menu to set how the phone acts to alert you to a specific event while in Quiet mode. Extra tones (Menu 9.4.8) Use this menu to customise additional tones for the phone. •...
  • Page 71 5. Enter the number to which calls are to be diverted. 6. If you selected No reply, move to the Seconds line and select the length of time the network delays before diverting a call. 7. Press <Select>. Call barring (Menu 9.5.2) This network service allows you to restrict your calls.
  • Page 72 Caller ID (Menu 9.5.5) This network service allows you to prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. If you select Default, the phone will use the default setting provided by the network. Some networks may not allow you to change this setting.

  • Page 73: Security

    Band selection (Menu 9.5.8) For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with an available network. Your phone can handle any of the following types of networks: GSM 1900 and Combined GSM 900/1800. The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses.

  • Page 74: Connection Settings

    Privacy (Menu 9.6.5) Use this menu to lock access to messages, files, or all menu functions on the phone, except for call functions. When a privacy option is enabled, you must enter the phone password to access the locked items or functions.

  • Page 75: Reset Settings

    • DNS: activate or deactivate the DNS (Domain Name Server) addresses. • DNS1 and DNS2: enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses. • Bearer: select the network bearer type. • Advanced settings: change the advanced options. Depending on the bearer setting, available options vary.

  • Page 76: Solve Problems

    Solve problems Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Insert SIM”...
  • Page 77 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 78: Health And Safety Information

    Health and safety information 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 79: 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. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 80: Road Safety

    Health and safety information Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When you are driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.

  • Page 81: Other Medical Devices

    Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch off your phone in health care facilities when regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.

  • Page 82: Emergency Calls

    Health and safety information Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as user- programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications like medical emergencies.

  • Page 83: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. • Keep your phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children and pets.
  • Page 84 Health and safety information • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorised antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices. • If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility.
  • Page 85 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea...

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