Samsung SGH-i616 User manual

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SGH-i616
Smart Device
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is
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you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of,
reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code
from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to
you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and
its suppliers.
©2007 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. SAMSUNG is a registered trademark of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities.
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use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE
WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES
THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
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INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT
OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN,
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RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING
FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS
OR BENEFITS.

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Important Safety Precautions ...................................................... 7
Section 2: Getting Started .............................................................................. 9
Activating Your Phone ....................................................................................................9
Powering On or Off the Phone .....................................................................................13
The Home Screen ........................................................................................................13
Section 3: Understanding Your Phone ....................................................... 15
Basics ...........................................................................................................................15
Front View of Your Phone ............................................................................................16
Rear View of Your Phone .............................................................................................18
Backlight .......................................................................................................................18
Display Layout ..............................................................................................................19
Customizing the Home Screen .....................................................................................21
Start menu screen ........................................................................................................22
Entering text .................................................................................................................22
Customizing Your Phone ..............................................................................................23
Power Settings .............................................................................................................23
Security Settings ...........................................................................................................26
Using an Optional microSD Memory Card ...................................................................29
Resetting your Phone ...................................................................................................32
Using Online Help .........................................................................................................32
Section 4: Synchronization .......................................................................... 34
Installing Microsoft® ActiveSync® ................................................................................35
Customizing Connection Settings .................................................................................35
Connecting Your Phone to a Computer ........................................................................36
Synchronizing Information ............................................................................................37
Customizing Synchronization Settings .........................................................................37
Section 5: Call Functions ............................................................................. 40
Turning the Phone Functions On and Off .....................................................................40
Using the Dialling Screen .............................................................................................40
Making a call .................................................................................................................40
Advanced Calling Features ..........................................................................................41
Answering or Ignoring a Call ........................................................................................42
Options During a Call ...................................................................................................42
Call-related features .....................................................................................................43
Customizing Your Phone Functions .............................................................................45
Section 6: Menu Navigation ......................................................................... 47
Menu Navigation ...........................................................................................................47
Menu Outline ................................................................................................................48
Section 7: Contacts & Calendar ................................................................... 51
Contacts .......................................................................................................................51
Calendar .......................................................................................................................54

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Agenda View ................................................................................................................55
Tools/Options ...............................................................................................................56
Section 8: Organizer ......................................................................................57
Alarms ..........................................................................................................................57
Calculator .....................................................................................................................58
D-Day ...........................................................................................................................59
Notepad ........................................................................................................................59
Smart Converter ...........................................................................................................60
Stopwatch .....................................................................................................................60
Tasks ............................................................................................................................61
Voice Notes ..................................................................................................................61
World Clock ..................................................................................................................62
Section 9: My Stuff .........................................................................................63
My Stuff ........................................................................................................................63
Section 10: Messaging, Internet, and Messenger .......................................65
Messaging ....................................................................................................................65
Working with SMS or MMS Messages .........................................................................65
Working with E-mail Messages ....................................................................................69
Creating an E-mail Account ..........................................................................................70
Creating and sending an e-mail message ....................................................................71
Viewing E-mail Messages ............................................................................................72
Internet Explorer ...........................................................................................................74
Connecting to a Website ..............................................................................................74
Do More ........................................................................................................................76
Messenger ....................................................................................................................76
Windows Live® .............................................................................................................76
Section 11: Windows Media ..........................................................................77
Windows Media Player® ..............................................................................................77
Section 12: Extra Programs ..........................................................................82
File Explorer .................................................................................................................82
Java ..............................................................................................................................83
PDF Viewer ..................................................................................................................83
Smart Search ...............................................................................................................84
Speed Dial ....................................................................................................................85
Task Manager ..............................................................................................................85
Office Mobile ................................................................................................................85
Section 13: Getting Connected .....................................................................86
Beaming with Bluetooth ................................................................................................86
Connecting to the Internet or your network ..................................................................88
Creating a VPN connection ..........................................................................................90
Section 14: Troubleshooting ........................................................................92
General Problems ........................................................................................................93
Call Problems ...............................................................................................................95
Power and Charging Problems ....................................................................................96

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Program Problems ........................................................................................................97
Section 15: Camera ..................................................................................... 101
Camera .......................................................................................................................101
Section 16: Internet Sharing ...................................................................... 106
Internet Sharing ..........................................................................................................106
Section 17: Health and Safety Information ............................................... 107
Health and Safety Information ....................................................................................107
For Body Operation ....................................................................................................108
Precautions When Using Batteries .............................................................................109
Operating Environment ...............................................................................................110
Electronic Devices ......................................................................................................110
Potentially Explosive Environments ............................................................................111
Emergency Calls ........................................................................................................111
Other Important Safety Information ............................................................................112
Care and Maintenance ...............................................................................................113
FCC Notice .................................................................................................................113
Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) ...............................................114
Appendix B: Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use ..........................................116
Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones .................................................118
Section 18: Warranty Information .............................................................. 125
Standard Limited Warranty .........................................................................................125

Important Safety Precautions 7
Section 1: Important Safety Precautions
Please read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with
them may be dangerous or illegal.
Road Safety at All Times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
Switching Off When Refueling
Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switching Off in Aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in aircraft is both illegal and
dangerous.
Switching Off in Hospitals
Switch your phone off near medical equipment. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their
performance.
Special Regulations
Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off
whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger (for
example, in a hospital).
Sensible Use
Use the phone only in the normal position (held to the ear).
Emergency Call
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Key in the emergency number for
your present location, then press the key. You must deactivate any
unnecessary features before you can make an emergency call. Give all the necessary
information as accurately as possible. Do not end the call until given permission to do
so.
Water Resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

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Accessories and Batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized
accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.
Qualified Service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health and Safety Information" on page
107.

Getting Started 9
Activating Your Phone
Section 2: Getting Started
Topics Covered
•Activating Your Phone
•Powering On or Off the Phone
•The Home Screen
This section describeshow to start using your phone by activating your phone, inserting
your SIM card and battery, and navigating from the Home screen.
Activating Your Phone
When you subscribe to a cellular network, a plug-in Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
card is provided loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN and other
optional services.
Removing the Battery
1. If necessary, power-off the phone by pressing and holding the key
(located at the top-right of your handset) until the power-off image displays.
2. Remove the battery cover by pressing the battery lock down and slide the
battery cover away, as shown.
3. Lift the battery from the 1) bottom up and 2) out of the phone.

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Installing the SIM Card
Important!: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending. Use
caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children.
Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone, then slide the SIM card
into the socket.
Removing the SIM Card
To remove the SIM card, slide it away from socket. See the following illustration.

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Activating Your Phone
Installing the Battery
1. Align the battery tabs with the slots at the bottom of the phone.
2. Press the battery down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is
properly installed before switching on the phone.
3. With the battery in position on the phone, place the cover back on the
handset and slide it in until it clicks.
Charging a Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adapter to
charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers.
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery
recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in Canada, you must use an adapter of the proper
configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your
warranty.
1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack on the left side of the
phone.

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2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. When charging is finished,
unplug the adapter from the power outlet.
Note: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid
damage.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone
sounds and the “Main Battery very low” message repeats at regular intervals on the
display and the battery icon displays. The backlight turns off to conserve the
remaining battery power.
When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off.
Using the Battery Charger
Your device comes with a battery charger to charge the additional battery. The
approximate battery charge time using the battery charger is 4 hours.

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Powering On or Off the Phone
Powering On or Off the Phone
1. Press and hold the key until the phone power-on screen displays.
The phone is logged into your home network and receives the signal from
the network. You can now make or answer a call and use programs on the
phone.
2. To turn off the phone, press and hold or a short press to access the
Quick List.
3. Highlight Power off and press the key.
The Home Screen
The Home screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments,
status indicators, the current date, time, and profile, messages and icons of programs
that you have recently used. You can open a program directly by selecting its icon and
pressing .
• To access the Home screen from anywhere, press .
• To customize the Home screen display, including the background, select Start >
Settings > Display > Home Screen and press the key.
Home Screen Options
Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to choose from the options available in the
following fields:
• Home screen layout
• Color scheme
• Background image
• Time out
Press the Done soft key to save your settings, or the Cancel soft key to return to the
previous screen.
Start Menu Style
To customize the Home screen display, including the background, select Start >
Settings > Display > Start Menu Style and press the key.
Note: The letter to the left of the Menu item can be pressed to move to the next screen.

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Use the Left and Right Navigation keys to choose from the Grid or List display option.

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Basics
Section 3: Understanding Your Phone
Topics Covered
•Basics
•Front View of Your Phone
•Rear View of Your Phone
•Display Layout
•Customizing the Home Screen
•Start menu screen
•Entering text
•Customizing Your Phone
•Power Settings
•Inserting the microSD memory card
This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and
the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use.
Basics
This chapter explains basic information about using your phone, such as customizing
your phone and using online help.
Home Screen
When you turn on your phone, the Home screen, the phone’s idle screen, appears.
You can also access this screen by pressing from any program.
On the Home screen, you can view important information for the day or messages at a
glance. You can also quickly switch to the programs you recently accessed.

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Front View of Your Phone
The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:
Keys
The following list correlates to the front view illustration.
1. Power ON/OFF Button/Quick List key: Press and hold to turn the device
on or off. When the device is on, a short press displays the Quick List
screen.
2. Volume keys: Adjusts the earpiece volume or the to adjust the ringer
volume in profile mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. To mute the
ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down. To reject
an incoming call, press the Ignore soft key or press and hold the up or down
volume key. This will send the call to your voicemail.
3. Headset/Power adapter jack/USB or data cable: Allows you to plug in the
travel adapter (power), PC connection cable (data transfer), and optional
headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.
1. Power ON/
OFF Button/
Quick List key
2. Volume keys
3. Headset/Power
adapter jack/USB or
data cable
4. OK key
5. Left Soft key
6. Home key
7. Send key
8. Voicemail key
9. Built in QWERTY
Keypad
11. Silent mode
10. Microphone
12. Messaging
13. End key
14. Back/Clear key
15. Right Soft key
16. 4-way Navigation keys
17. Display
18. Earpiece

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Front View of Your Phone
4. OK key: Allows you to access the menu screen. It also allows you to accept
choices when navigating through a menu.
5. Left Soft key (LSK): Allows you to select softkey actions or menu items
corresponding to the bottom left line on the display screen.
6. Home key: Short press to return to the Home Screen from any menu,
submenu, or application. A long press will launch the Task Manager screen.
7. Send key: Short press to open the dialing screen. Press to make or answer
a call. In standby mode, press the key once to access the Call History. If you
press and hold the key down, you will initiate the most recent call from the
Call History. During a call, press and hold will launch the speakerphone
option. During a call, a short press will place the call on hold or unhold.
8. Voicemail key: Allows you to press and hold to automatically dial your
voicemail.
9. Built in QWERTY Keypad: Allows you to enter numbers, letters, and
characters using a full Qwerty keypad interface.
10. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other callers to hear you clearly
when you are speaking to them.
11. Silent mode: press the key to place your device in silent mode.
12. Messaging: A short press of the Messaging key allows you to access the
SMS/MMS, Microsoft Mobile®Outlook® E-mail or other E-mail accounts you
have setup. A long press of this key will darken the screen to save battery
life. Any key pressed will show the screen.
13. End key: Ends a call or exits a program. Press and hold this key for two
seconds to lock the keypad. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to
standby mode and cancels your input.
14. Back/Clear key: Press to close the current menu and return to the previous
menu or screen. While in any text edit screen, you can also press to
backspace and clear text. Press and hold to clear all text in the field.
15. Right Soft key (RSK): Allows you to select softkey actions or menu items
corresponding to the bottom right line on the display screen. When you
receive an incoming call, press the Right Soft key for Ignore. If you
press the Right Soft key during a call, you access the Menu options.
16. 4-Way Navigation keys: This key allows you to scroll through phone menu
options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode.

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17. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your
phone.
18. Earpiece: Used to listen to audio from your phone.
Rear View of Your Phone
Keys
The following list correlates to the rear view illustration.
1. microSD™ card slot: Your phone has an external memory port for a
microSD card.
2. External Speaker: Plays the audio during a call using the speakerphone
option and plays music or video files using the Windows Media Player®.
3. Camera lens: The camera lens is used for taking pictures and videos.
4. Mirror: Displays your reflection when taking pictures and videos.
Backlight
A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad when you press any key. It turns off
when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, and/or dims the light,
depending on the settings in the Start > Settings > More... > Power Management >
Display time out options.
To quickly turn your screen off, press and hold the .
1. microSD™
card slot
2. External Speaker
3. Camera Lens
4. Mirror

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Display Layout
Back Light When Keypad is Locked
When the back light dims and your keypad is locked you must follow the Unlock the
Keypad instructions to display the screen image.
To Lock the Keypad
To lock your keypad use the following steps.
1. Press and hold the key, or press the to launch the Quick List.
Select the Lock option to lock your keypad.
2. Press the key to wake-up your handset to unlock the keypad.
To Unlock the Keypad
To unlock your keypad use the following steps.
1. Press the Power ON/OFF Button .
2. Press the Left Soft Key (Unlock).
3. Press the key to unlock the keypad.
Display Layout
Status Bar
The display has 3 areas. On the top line of the screen, the status bar displays icons to
show your phone’s current status. Just below the display area, the Quick Launcher is
displayed. And third is the Soft key command line.
Status Bar
Quick Launcher
Soft keys

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The following icons can be displayed:
Shows the strength of the signal.
Wireless is turned off
No wireless coverage
Shows full wireless coverage using data in the 3G coverage.
Appears when the ring type has been set to Vibrate in the current
profile or the ring tone in Sounds has been set to Vibrate.
Appears when the Silent profile is activated.
Appears when Bluetooth is activated. For details, see page 86.
Appears when a text (SMS) message or multimedia (MMS)
message has been received.
Appears when an e-mail message has been received.
Appears when a new voicemail has been received.
Appears when there is a call you have missed.