Samsung SGH-i688 User manual

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Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA
English. 01/2008. Rev. 1.0

SGH-i688
user manual
Draft01
2008.01.24
SWversion:i688ZCHA1
(PHONE,PDA)

Using this manual
This user manual has been specially
designed to guide you through the
functions and features of your device. To
get started quickly, refer to Introduce
your device and Basic functions.
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with
the icons you will see in this manual:
For any topics not covered in this
guide, please refer to the
Help
embedded in the Windows Mobile
®
6
Professional operating system.
Warning—situations that could
cause injury to yourself or
others
Caution—situations that could
cause damage to your phone
or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or
additional information
X
Refer to—pages with related
information; for example:
X p. 12 (represents “see page
12”)
→
Followed by—the order of
options or menus you must
select to perform a step; for
example: Tap
Start →
Programs → Camera
(represents
Start , followed by
Programs , followed by
Camera )
[ ]
Square brackets—phone keys;
for example: [ ] (represents
the Power key)
< >
Angled brackets—softkeys that
control different functions at
each screen; for example:
<
OK > (represents the OK
softkey)

Copyrights and trademarks
Rights to all technologies and products
that comprise this device are the
property of their respective owners:
• This product includes
software licensed from
MS, an affiliate of the
Microsoft Corporation.
Microsoft and software bearing the
Microsoft name are registered
trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation. Before using this product,
refer to the MICROSOFT SOFTWARE
LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS
MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement at
the back of this manual for information
about rights and restrictions.
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Contents
Using this manual .......................... 1
Safety and usage information .......... 4
Introduce your device .............. 10
Unpack ....................................... 10
Device layout .............................. 11
Assemble and prepare
your device............................... 15
Insert the SIM card and battery ..... 15
Charge the battery ....................... 16
Insert a memory card (optional) .... 17
Basic functions ......................... 18
Switch the device on or off ............ 18
Adjust the system and call volumes 19
Enter text ................................... 19
Create a sketch ............................23
Customise the Today screen ..........24
Search your device .......................25
Communication......................... 26
Calls ...........................................26
Push-to-Talk (PTT) .......................29
Messaging ...................................30
Media........................................ 33
Mini Player ..................................33
Camera .......................................34
Contents Manager ........................36
PhotoSlides .................................38
muveeShow .................................39
FM Radio .....................................41

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Contents
Personal Productivity ............... 43
Contacts ..................................... 43
Alarms ....................................... 45
Calendar ..................................... 46
BCR ........................................... 47
Office Mobile ............................... 49
File Explorer ................................ 50
Notes ......................................... 50
Tasks ......................................... 51
Additional programs ................. 53
Games ....................................... 53
Java ........................................... 53
WordPower ................................. 53
Assisted-GPS ............................... 54
Zoomer ...................................... 55
Web .......................................... 56
Windows Live ...............................56
Windows Live Messenger ...............56
mINFO2008 .................................58
Olympic Communication
Management Service (OCM) ...........58
Connectivity ............................. 59
Bluetooth ....................................59
ActiveSync ..................................61
Troubleshooting ....................... 65
MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE
TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6
SOFTWARE Agreement ............. 70

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Safety and usage
information
Comply with the following precautions to
avoid dangerous or illegal situations and
ensure peak performance of your device.
Safety warnings
Keep your device away from small
children and pets
Keep your device and all accessories out
of the reach of small children or animals.
Small parts may cause choking or serious
injury if swallowed.
Protect your hearing
Install mobile devices and
equipment with caution
Ensure that any mobile devices or related
equipment installed in your vehicle are
securely mounted. Avoid placing your
device and accessories near or in an air
bag deployment area. Improperly
installed wireless equipment can cause
serious injury when air bags inflate
rapidly.
Handle and dispose of batteries and
chargers with care
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries
and chargers specifically designed for
your device. Incompatible batteries
and chargers can cause serious injuries
or damage to your device.
• Never dispose of batteries in a fire.
Follow all local regulations when
disposing of used batteries.
Listening to a headset at high
volumes can damage your
hearing. Use only the minimum
volume setting necessary to hear
your conversation or music.

5
Safety and usage information
• Never place batteries or phones on or
in heating devices, such as microwave
ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries
may explode when overheated.
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches)
between mobile devices and pacemakers
to avoid potential interference, as
recommended by manufacturers and the
independent research group, Wireless
Technology Research. If you have any
reason to suspect that your device is
interfering with a pacemaker or other
medical equipment, turn off the device
immediately and contact the
manufacturer of the pacemaker or
medical equipment for guidance.
Turn off the device in potentially
explosive environments
Do not use your device at refuelling
points (service stations) or near fuels or
chemicals. Turn off your device whenever
directed by warning signs or instructions.
Your device could cause explosions or fire
in and around fuel or chemical storage
and transfer areas or blasting areas. Do
not store or carry flammable liquids,
gases, or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the device, its parts, or
accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion
injuries
When sending text messages or playing
games on your device, hold the device
with a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly,
use special features that reduce the
number of keys you have to press (such
as templates and predictive text), and
take frequent breaks.

Safety and usage information
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Safety precautions
Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your device while driving and
obey all regulations that restrict the use
of mobile devices while driving. Use
hands-free accessories to increase your
safety when possible.
Follow all safety warnings and
regulations
Comply with any regulations that restrict
the use of a mobile device in a certain
area.
Use only Samsung-approved
accessories
Using incompatible accessories may
damage your device or cause injury.
Turn off the device near medical
equipment
Your device can interfere with medical
equipment in hospitals or health care
facilities. Follow all regulations, posted
warnings, and directions from medical
personnel.
Turn off the device or disable the
wireless functions when in an
aircraft
Your device can cause interference with
aircraft equipment. Follow all airline
regulations and turn off your device or
switch to a mode that disables the
wireless functions when directed by the
airline personnel.

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Safety and usage information
Protect batteries and chargers from
damage
• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or
very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32°
F or above 45° C/115° F). Extreme
temperatures can reduce the charging
capacity and life of your batteries.
• Prevent batteries from contacting
metal objects, as this can create a
connection between the + and -
terminals of your batteries and lead to
temporary or permanent battery
damage.
• Never use a damaged charger or
battery.
Handle your device carefully and
sensibly
• Do not allow your device to get wet—
liquids can cause serious damage. Do
not handle your device with wet hands.
Water damage to your device can void
your manufacturer’s warranty.
• Avoid using or storing your device in
dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage
to moving parts.
• Your device is made of complex
electronics—protect it from impacts
and rough handling to avoid serious
damage.
• Do not paint your device, as paint can
clog moving parts and prevent proper
operation.
• Avoid using the device’s camera flash
or light close to the eyes of children or
animals.

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• Your device and memory cards may be
damaged by exposure to magnetic
fields. Do not use carrying cases or
accessories with magnetic closures or
allow your device to come in contact
with magnetic fields for extended
periods of time.
Avoid interference with other
electronic equipment
Your device emits radio frequency (RF)
signals that may interfere with
unshielded or improperly shielded
electronic equipment, such as
pacemakers, hearing aids, and medical
equipment in homes or vehicles. Consult
the manufacturers of your electronic
equipment to solve any interference
problems you experience.
Important usage information
Use your device in the normal
position
Avoid contact with your device’s internal
antenna.
Allow only qualified personnel to
service your device
Allowing unqualified personnel to service
your device may result in damage to your
device and will void your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and
charger life
• Avoid charging batteries for more than
a week, as overcharging may shorten
battery life.
• Over time, unused batteries will
discharge and must be recharged
before use.

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Safety and usage information
• Disconnect chargers from power
sources when not in use.
• Use batteries only for their intended
purpose.
Handle SIM cards and memory cards
with care
• Do not remove a card while the device
is transferring or accessing
information, as this could result in loss
of data and/or damage to the card or
device.
• Protect cards from strong shocks,
static electricity, and electrical noise
from other equipment.
• Frequent writing and erasing will
shorten the life span of memory cards.
• Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or
terminals with your fingers or metal
objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a
soft cloth.
Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls from your device may
not be possible in some areas or
circumstances. Before travelling in
remote or undeveloped areas, plan an
alternate method of contacting
emergency services personnel.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
certification information
Y our wireless phone is a radio transmitter
and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the exposure
limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by
the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) of the U.S. government. These FCC
exposure limits are derived from the
recommendations of two expert
organizations, the National Counsel on
Radiation Protection and Measurement
(NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases,
the recommendations were developed by
scientific and engineering experts drawn

Safety and usage information
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from industry, government, and academia
after extensive reviews of the scientific
literature related to the biological effects of
RF energy.
The exposure limit set by the FCC for
wireless mobile phones employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a
measure of the rate of absorption of RF
energy by the human body expressed in
units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC
requires wireless phones to comply with a
safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6
W/kg). The FCC exposure limit incorporates
a substantial margin of safety to give
additional protection to the public and to
account for any variations in
measurements.
SAR tests are conducted using standard
operating positions accepted by the FCC
with the phone transmitting at its highest
certified power level in all tested frequency
bands. Although the SAR is determined at
the highest certified power level, the actual
SAR level of the phone while operating can
be well below the maximum value. This is
because the phone is designed to operate at
multiple power levels so as to use only the
power required to reach the network. In
general, the closer you are to a wireless
base station antenna, the lower the power
output.
Before a new model phone is available for
sale to the public, it must be tested and
certified to the FCC that it does not exceed
the exposure limit established by the FCC.
Tests for each model phone are performed
in positions and locations (e.g. at the ear
and worn on the body) as required by the
FCC.
The highest SAR values for this model
phone as reported to the FCC are:
GSM 1900 Mode(Part 24)
• Head: 0.966 W/Kg.
• Body-worn: 0.997 W/Kg.
For body worn operation, this model phone
has been tested and meets the FCC RF
exposure guidelines whenused with a

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Safety and usage information
Samsung accessory designated for this
product or when used with an accessory
that contains no metal and that positions
the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the
body.
Non-compliance with the above restrictions
may result in violation of FCC RF exposure
guidelines. SAR information on this and
other model phones can be viewed on-line
at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. This site uses the
phone FCC ID number, A3LSGHI688.
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove
the battery pack to find the number. Once
you have the FCC ID number for a particular
phone, follow the instructions on the
website and it should provide values for
typical or maximum SAR for a particular
phone. Additional product specific SAR
information can also be obtained at
www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar .
FCC Notice and Cautions
FCC Notice
• This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
• This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation.This
equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and,if not
installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.

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The phone may cause TV or radio interference if
used in close proximity to receiving equipment.
The FCC can require you to stop using the
phone if such interference cannot be eliminated.
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas
(such as propane or butane) must comply
with the National Fire Protection Standard
(NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard,
contact the National Fire Protection
Association, One Battery march Park,
Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales
Division.
Cautions
Changes or modifications made in the
radio phone, not expressly approved by
Samsung, will void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Only use approved batteries, antennas
andchargers.
The use of any unauthorized accessories
may be dangerous and void the phone
warranty if said accessories cause
damage or a defect to the phone.
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is
a complex piece of equipment and can be
broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending
or sitting on it.
However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
-Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
conected.
-Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help

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1
Introduce your device
Learn about your device’s parts,
accessories, keys, and icons.
Unpack
Your package contains the following
items:
•Handset
• Battery
• Travel adapter
(charger)
•CD-ROM
1
• Extra stylus pen
• PC data cable
In addition, you can obtain the following
accessories for your device from your
local Samsung dealer:
•PClinkCD
• Desktop charger
• Headset
• Memory card (microSD)
• Car charger/adapter
• Simple hands-free car kit
1 The CD-ROM contains Microsoft ActiveSync software,
add-on software, and other applications.
The items supplied with your device
and the accessories available at your
Samsung dealer may vary, depending
on your region or service provider.

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

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Keys
Icons
Key Description
Turn the device on or off
(press and hold); Activate or
deactivate Sleep mode
Open the Start menu
Return to the previous screen
Open the dialling screen;
make or answer a call;
Activate the speakerphone
during a call (press and hold)
Scroll through lists or menus;
Move the cursor up, down,
left, or right; Press to confirm
your selection
End a call; Return to the
Today screen; Lock the
device (press and hold)
Open the PTT screen (press
and hold)
Turn on the camera (press
and hold); In Camera mode,
take a photo or record a
video
Adjust the volume; during a
call, adjust voice volume;
During an incoming call,
mute the call ringer
Icon Description
UMTS network available
UMTS connected
ActiveSync in progress
ActiveSync over 3G in use
ActiveSync over EDGE in use
ActiveSync over GPRS in use
Key Description

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Introduce your device
Battery level
Low battery
Battery charging
No battery
Bluetooth activated
Call on hold
Calls are forwarded
Connected to a PC
Data call in progress
EDGE available
EDGE connected
GPRS available
GPRS connected
Internet calling
Icon Description
Searching for a signal
Missed call
More status icons are
available (tap the icon to see
them)
New email or text message
New instant message
New multimedia message
New voicemail message
No signal
No SIM
Pending alarm
Radio connected
Radio off
Ringer on
Icon Description

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Stylus and touch screen
With the built-in 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 the stylus
on an item to see a list of available
actions. Tap the action you want to
perform on the pop-up menu.
Drag : Tap-and-hold the stylus pen on a
scroll bar or text and then drag the stylus
to move the bar or select text.
A special slot for storing the stylus is
included on the back of your device.
Ringer off
Ringer set to vibrate
Roaming
Signal strength
Sync error
Urgent notification (tap the
icon to see the message)
Voice call
Voice call in progress
Wi-Fi activated
Wi-Fi data call in progress
Icon Description
To avoid scratching your device’s
screen, do not use pens, pencils, or
other sharp objects to tap or write on
the screen.
Stylus slot