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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-19079A
World Wide Web
English (HK). 09/2008. Rev. 1.0
http://www.samsungmobile.com

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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. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-19079A World Wide Web English (HK). 09/2008. Rev. 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...

  • Page 2: User Manual

    SGH-i908 user manual...

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    For any topics not covered in this manual, please refer to the Help embedded in the using this ® Windows Mobile 6 Professional operating system. manual Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features Warning—situations that could...

  • Page 4: Copyrights And Trademarks

    Copyrights and trademarks Refer to—pages with related information; for example: Rights to all technologies and products that p. 12 (represents "see page comprise this device are the property of their 12") respective owners: → Followed by—the order of • This product includes options or menus you must software licensed from select to perform a step;...
  • Page 5 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO • Java™ is a trademark of ® DivX is a digital video format created by Sun Microsystems, Inc. DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified ® device that plays DivX video. Plays DivX ® video up to 320x240. May play DivX video up to 400x240.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information Safety warnings ........1 contents Safety precautions .........4 Important usage information ....6 introducing your device Unpack ..........9 Device layout ........10 assembling and preparing your device 15 Insert the SIM card and battery ....15 Charge the battery .......16 Insert a memory card (optional) ....17 basic functions Turn the device on and off ....18...
  • Page 7 communication connectivity Calls .............27 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ..54 Messaging ...........29 Connect via USB .........57 Synchronise your device ......58 media additional programs Camera ..........32 Media Album ........34 Games ..........61 Photo Slides ........36 Java .............61 Touch Player ........37 Calculator ..........62 Video Editor .........39 Smart Converter ........62 Streaming Player ........42...

  • Page 8: Safety And Usage Information

    Safety warnings safety and Keep your device away from small usage children and pets Keep your device and all accessories out of information the reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Comply with the following precautions to avoid Protect your hearing dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak...

  • Page 9: Avoid Interference With Pacemakers

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile devices and pacemakers to • Use only Samsung-approved batteries avoid potential interference, as and chargers specifically designed for recommended by manufacturers and the your device.

  • Page 10: Reduce The Risk Of Repetitive Motion Injuries

    immediately and contact the manufacturer Reduce the risk of repetitive of the pacemaker or medical device for motion injuries guidance. When sending text messages or playing games on your device, hold the device with Turn off the device in potentially a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, use explosive environments special features that reduce the number of...

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your device or cause injury.
  • Page 12 Protect batteries and chargers • Avoid using or storing your device in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to from damage moving parts. • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or • Your device is a complex electronic very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F device—protect it from impacts and or above 45°...

  • Page 13: Important Usage Information

    Avoid interference with other Important usage electronic devices information Your device emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or Use your device in the normal improperly shielded electronic equipment, position such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical • Avoid contact with your device’s internal devices, and other electronic devices in antenna.
  • Page 14 Ensure maximum battery and • Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from other charger life devices. • Avoid charging batteries for more than a • Frequent writing and erasing will shorten week, as overcharging may shorten the life span of memory cards.
  • Page 15 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your device conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment. These standards prevent the sale of mobile devices that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts per kilogram of body tissue.

  • Page 16: Introducing Your Device

    • PC data cable • The items supplied with your device and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your region or service provider. • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturers warranty.

  • Page 17: Device Layout

    Device layout Rear view Front view Front camera Reset button Power key/ Earpiece lens for video LED indicator calls Flashbulb Launcher/ Light sensor Rear camera Task Switcher lens Touch screen Battery cover Volume key Multifunction Internal End/Device jack Photo Slides antenna lock key /Camera key...
  • Page 18 Keys Function Open the Launcher; Open the Function Task Switcher (press and hold) Turn the device on or off (press and hold); Activate or deactivate Adjust volume; During a call, Sleep mode; Indicate the adjust voice volume; During an charging status and device incoming call, mute the call ringer status by the LED colour Open the Photo Slides;...
  • Page 19 Icons Icon Definition Bluetooth stereo headset Icon Definition connected UMTS network available Call on hold UMTS connected Calls are forwarded HSDPA network available Connected to a computer HSDPA connected Data call in progress ActiveSync in progress EDGE available Battery level EDGE connected Low battery GPRS available...
  • Page 20 Icon Definition Icon Definition More status icons are available Ringer off (tap the icon to see them) Ringer set to vibrate New text message Roaming New email message Signal strength New multimedia message Sync error New voice mail message Urgent notification (tap the icon No signal to see the message) No SIM...

  • Page 21: Stylus And Touch Screen

    Stylus and touch screen With the stylus you can perform the following actions on your device’s touch screen: • Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to select commands or launch applications. • Tap-and-hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of available actions.

  • Page 22: Assembling And Preparing Your Device

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

  • Page 23: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery 3. Insert the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the device. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack. With the triangle 4. Replace the battery cover. facing up Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the device.

  • Page 24: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter 1. Remove the battery cover. into a power outlet. 2. Remove the battery. 4. When the battery is fully charged (the 3. Insert a memory card with the label side LED turns green), unplug the travel facing up.

  • Page 25: Basic Functions

    Turn the device on and off basic functions To turn the device on, 1. Press and hold [ ]. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Your Learn how to perform basic operations and use device will automatically connect to the the main features of your device. cellular network.

  • Page 26: Adjust The System And Call Volumes

    Disable wireless functions Learn how to get started 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → By disabling your device’s wireless Programs → Getting Started. functions, you can use non-network services in areas where wireless devices are 2. Tap the item you want to learn how to prohibited, such as aeroplanes and set up.

  • Page 27: Use Widgets

    Use widgets Widget Function Today’s View today’s date and Learn to use widgets on the toolbar. date open the calendar Open the toolbar Browse your photos Photo and set a photo as the Tap the arrow at the bottom left of the Today album wallpaper screen to open the toolbar.

  • Page 28: Enter Text

    Wireless Access the wireless choose one of the following input methods manager manager for entering text: • Samsung Panel Full Screen ( Add the widgets to the Today • Writing ( screen • Cangjie ( 1. Open the toolbar. You can tap the input panel icon at any time 2.

  • Page 29: Change The Default Text Input Method

    Start a new input method. line 4. Tap Insert a space Enter text with Samsung Panel Enter text with Writing Full Screen Use the stylus to write individual letters and 1. Change the text input method to numbers on the screen.

  • Page 30: Create A Sketch

    To switch to English characters, tap . To 4. When you are finished entering radicals, switch to numbers, tap . Other functions tap the space bar. The series of the are shown below: radicals is changed to the corresponding Chinese character. Clear (backspace) To switch to English characters, tap...

  • Page 31: Work With Applications

    To edit a sketch, tap Menu → Draw. Tap 2. Select an application. and hold the sketch until the selection You can also activate an application from the handles appear. You can then tap and hold Task Manager: Tap Start → Settings → the handles to drag or resize the sketch or System tab →...

  • Page 32: Customise Your Device

    You can also close a running application 4. When you are finished, tap Ok to save. from the Task Switcher: Press and hold ], scroll to an application, and tap End Customise your device tasks. Learn to change themes and background Access Launcher images, and add or remove items from the Today screen.

  • Page 33: Search Your Device

    Add or remove items on the Search your device 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 the 2.

  • Page 34: Communication

    Calls communication Learn to use your device’s call functions. During a call, your device automatically locks the touch screen Your device allows you to send and receive to prevent additional inputs. To unlock many types of calls and messages over cellular the touch screen, press the trackpad.

  • Page 35: Answer A Call

    3. Tap 3. Press the number keys to enter the complete number you want to dial 4. To end the call, tap End or press [ (country code, area code, and phone number), and then tap or press Answer a call ] to dial.

  • Page 36: Messaging

    Make a call from Call History Bar (block) calls 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs → Call Log. Settings → Phone. 2. Select a call log by using the drop-down 2.

  • Page 37: Send A Multimedia Message

    3. Enter a destination number or tap Menu 6. To insert an existing multimedia object, → Add Recipients to select a contact. tap Menu → Insert → Picture, Sound, or Video. 4. Tap the message body and enter your message text. To create and insert a new multimedia object, tap Menu →...

  • Page 38: View Messages

    2. Tap the name of an email account. The Cc and Bcc fields are located above 3. Tap Menu → Send/Receive. the From field. 5. Tap the subject field and enter a View messages message subject. You can access message folders for all your 6.

  • Page 39: Media

    Camera media Your device allows you to take digital photos (jpg format) or record videos (mp4 format). Learn to use the Camera, Media Album, Photo Capture a photo Slides, Touch Player, Video Editor, Streaming 1. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to Player, and FM Radio.

  • Page 40: Adjust Camera Settings

    Adjust camera settings Record a video While using the camera, tap an icon and If you are in Slow recording mode, a video then tap a setting. will be captured without audio. Icon Function 1. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to Mode (switch to camcorder) landscape orientation.

  • Page 41: Media Album

    Play a video Media Album 1. From the viewfinder, tap With Media Album, you can view and 2. Scroll left or right to a video. access all the files and folders on your device. 3. Tap to play the video. View a photo Adjust camcorder settings 1.

  • Page 42: Play A Video

    • To set a photo as a background or caller 3. Tap the document name or thumbnail to ID image, tap Menu → Set as → an open it. option. • To delete a photo, tap Menu → Delete. Send a file •...

  • Page 43: Photo Slides

    Photo Slides Edit photos 1. Press the Camera key. You can also tap Photo Slides allows you to create photo Start → Programs → Photo Slides. albums, edit photos, and view slideshows 2. Tap a thumbnail to open the photo. with background music.

  • Page 44: Touch Player

    4. During a slideshow, tap the screen to You can adjust the volume by dragging your display the following controls: finger up or down on the trackpad, if the trackpad function is set to 4-way Icon Function Navigation (from the Today screen, tap Start →...

  • Page 45: Create A Playlist

    Play music or video files Create a playlist 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs → Touch Player. Programs → Touch Player. 2. Tap the library you want. 2. Tap the library you want. 3.

  • Page 46: Video Editor

    Video Editor Add a stored audio to a video 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → With Video Editor, you can edit or make Programs → Video Editor. videos by combining photos or videos. 2. Tap Edit Video. Crop a video 3.

  • Page 47: Capture An Image From A Video

    4. Tap 7. Enter the text to be displayed and tap Done. 5. Tap to start playback. 8. Tap at the point where you want 6. Tap to add audio by recording a the text to be disappeared. new sound. 9.
  • Page 48 Make a slideshow Icon Function You can combine photos to make a Insert text slideshow with your favourite photos. 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Remove a photo Programs → Video Editor. 2. Tap Make Photo Movie. 5. When you are finished, tap Save. 3.

  • Page 49: Streaming Player

    4. When you are finished, tap Save. FM Radio 5. When the storyboard is saved, tap You can listen to your favourite stations with Done. the FM radio. Streaming Player Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug a headset into the multifunction You can play streaming files on the web.
  • Page 50 Store radio stations Record the FM radio 1. From the radio screen, tap Menu → To save radio stations automatically, Record to record the current station. 1. From the radio screen, tap Scan. 2. When you are finished, tap Stop. The radio scans and saves available The recorded file is saved in Media stations automatically in the radio station...

  • Page 51: Personal Productivity

    Contacts personal Learn to use contact cards and groups to store personal information, such as names, phone numbers, and addresses. productivity Create a new Outlook contact 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Learn to use Contacts, Calendar, Office Mobile, Contacts →...

  • Page 52: Search For A Contact Card

    Search for a contact card To copy an Outlook contact to your SIM card, 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Contacts. Contacts. 2. Tap the name input field and enter a few 2.

  • Page 53: Calendar

    2. Tap Menu → New Appointment. Assign a speed dial number to a contact card 3. Complete the fields and adjust the settings for your event. 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Contacts. 4. When you are finished, tap 2.

  • Page 54: Office Mobile

    6. To format cells, tap Menu → Edit, Office Mobile Insert, Format, or Tools. With Office Mobile, you can create and edit 7. To save the workbook, tap Excel workbooks, Word documents, and For more details, refer to the online help. OneNote notes or open and view PowerPoint slideshows.

  • Page 55: Notes

    Open and view a PowerPoint 2. Tap New to create a new note. slideshow 3. Create your note with the input panel. 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → 4. To change the format, tap Menu → Office Mobile → PowerPoint Mobile. Format →...

  • Page 56: Tasks

    3. Enter your note with the input panel. Tasks To create sketches, see "Create a With Tasks, you can create to-do lists and sketch." p. 22 reminders. 4. When you are finished, tap Create a task Send a note 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → 1.

  • Page 57: Clock

    Mark a task as completed Stop an alarm When you have completed a task, return to When an alarm without snooze sounds, tap the Tasks screen (tap Start → Programs → Dismiss. When an alarm with snooze Tasks) and tap the check box next to the sounds, tap Dismiss to stop it or Snooze to task name.

  • Page 58: Use The Stopwatch

    Set a world clock Use the stopwatch 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs → Clock. Programs → Clock. 2. Tap the top line of the screen and select 2. Tap the top line of the screen and select World Clock from the drop-down list.

  • Page 59: Web

    Windows Live With Windows Live, you can stay in touch with friends and access information on the wireless web quickly. Learn to use Windows Live and Messenger. For 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → information about connecting to the wireless Programs →...

  • Page 60: Set Up Messenger And Sign In

    Set up messenger and sign in 4. 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. From the Today screen, tap Start → •...

  • Page 61: Connectivity

    Use the Bluetooth wireless connectivity feature You can connect with other Bluetooth- enabled wireless devices over a distance of Learn to transfer data to and from your device via 10 metres (30 feet). Walls or other obstacles the Bluetooth wireless feature or USB connection between devices may block or impair the and synchronise your device to a PC with wireless connection.
  • Page 62 4. To allow other devices to find and 5. Enter the 1- to 16-digit Bluetooth PIN for connect to your device, tap the check the device you are trying to connect to box next to Make this device visible to and tap Next.

  • Page 63: Use Remote Sim Mode

    Receive data via the Bluetooth 3. From the COM Ports tab, tap New Outgoing Port. wireless feature 4. For outgoing ports, tap the name of a 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → device, and then tap Next. Settings. 5.

  • Page 64: Connect Via Usb

    1. From the Connections tab, tap 2. From the Connections tab, select USB Bluetooth. Connection Mode. 3. Set the default USB mode (ActiveSync 2. From the SIM Access tab, tap the or Mass Storage). check box next to Allow SIM access. To use ActiveSync, see “Synchronise 3.

  • Page 65: Synchronise Your Device

    Synchronise your device Connect your device to a PC with the PC data cable With ActiveSync, you can synchronise your 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → device with a PC and back up and restore Settings. your data. 2.
  • Page 66 Synchronise your data Add an Exchange server 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → When you connect your device to a PC, Programs → ActiveSync. ActiveSync should begin synchronising your data automatically. You can begin the 2. Tap Menu → Add Server Source... synchronisation manually by tapping Sync.
  • Page 67 Change the synchronisation • Send/receive when I click Send: set to synchronise when you click Send schedule in Messaging If you routinely synchronise your data via an 4. When you are finished, tap Exchange server, you can configure settings for both peak and off-peak schedules. To change the synchronisation schedules, 1.

  • Page 68: Additional Programs

    Games additional Play fun games, such as Bubble Breaker and Solitaire. 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → programs Programs → Games. 2. Select a game and follow the on-screen Learn to use Games, Java, Calculator, Smart instructions. Converter, Task Manager, File Explorer. TV Out Viewer, and Digital Frame.

  • Page 69: Calculator

    Calculator • MR: recalls the stored value from memory and inserts it into the current 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → calculation. Programs → Calculator. • M+: adds the current number to the 2. Enter the first number using the calculator’s memory.

  • Page 70: Task Manager

    Task Manager File Explorer Your device is a multitasking device. It can With File Explorer, you can browse all the run more than one program at the same files and folders on your device. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs → time.

  • Page 71: Digital Frame

    5. Connect your device to the TV with a TV Icon Function out cable. Play 6. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs → TV Out Viewer. Stop The display switches to TV Out mode and you can view the device’s display on Skip to the next photo the TV screen.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you have trouble with your device, try these procedures before you contact a service professional. When you turn on your device, the Try this to solve the Message following messages may appear: problem: Try this to solve the When using the device for the Message first time or when the PIN...
  • Page 73 You forgot a security code, PIN, or Try this to solve the Message problem: If you forget or lose this or another code, Your SIM card is blocked, contact the seller or your service provider. usually as a result of entering SIM card your PIN incorrectly several Your display shows white lines...
  • Page 74 You select a contact to call, but the • When you are in areas with weak signals, you may lose reception. Move to another call is not dialled area and try again. • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact information.
  • Page 75 Your device is hot to the touch • Ensure that the distance between the devices is not more than 10 metres and When you use several applications at once, that they are not separated by walls or your device requires more power and may other obstacles.

  • Page 76: Microsoft Software License Terms For Windows Mobile

    MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement These license terms are an agreement for this software, unless other terms between you and Samsung Electronics Inc. accompany those items. If so, those terms ("Company"). Please read them. They apply apply.
  • Page 77 WARNING: If the software contains voice 2. ADDITIONAL LICENSING operated technologies, then operating this REQUIREMENTS AND/OR USE software requires user attention. Diverting RIGHTS. attention away from the road while driving a. Specific Use. Company designed can possibly cause an accident or other this device for a specific use.
  • Page 78 Outlook 2007 Trial which are ("Mobile Operator"), or if the Mobile subject to the licenses Operator's network is not operating accompanying those items. or configured to operate with the device. c. Speech Recognition. If the software includes speech 3. SCOPE OF LICENSE. The software is recognition component(s), you licensed, not sold.
  • Page 79 • make more copies of the software 4. INTERNET-BASED SERVICES. than specified in this agreement; Microsoft provides Internet-based services with the software. Microsoft • publish the software for others to may change or cancel them at any copy; time. • rent, lease or lend the software; or a.
  • Page 80 Device Information. The following • Windows Media Digital Rights features use Internet protocols, which Management. Content owners use send to the appropriate systems Windows Media digital rights device information, such as your management technology (WMDRM) Internet protocol address, the type of to protect their intellectual property, operating system, browser and name including copyrights.
  • Page 81 WMDRM will ask for your consent USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY prior to the upgrade. If you decline MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE an upgrade, you will not be able to MPEG 4 VISUAL STANDARD IS access content that requires the PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE upgrade.
  • Page 82 6. DIGITAL CERTIFICATES. The the support number provided with the software uses digital certificates in device. X.509 format. These digital certificates 10. LINKS TO THIRD PARTY are used for authentication. WEBSITES. If the software provides 7. CONNECTIVITY SOFTWARE. Your links to third party websites, those links device package may include Windows are provided to you only as a Mobile Device Center or Microsoft...
  • Page 83 you receive the label separately, it is not 15. RESTRICTED USE. The Microsoft valid. You should keep the label on the software was designed for systems device or packaging to prove that you that do not require fail-safe are licensed to use the software. To performance.
  • Page 84 local laws, Company and Microsoft It also applies even if Microsoft should exclude implied warranties of have been aware of the possibility of merchantability, fitness for a particular the damages. The above limitation may purpose and non-infringement. not apply to you because your country may not allow the exclusion or limitation 17.

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