Samsung SGH-i688 User manual

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or
your service provider.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in China
Code No.:GH68-17932B
English. 05/2008. Rev. 1.1
■ CMII ID: 2008CJ0986
■ 进网许可证号 : 02-5827-800406
■ 执行标准 : YD/T 1368.1-2006
■ Tianjin Samsung Telecom Technology Co., Ltd.
■ Address: No. 9 Weiwu Rd.Micro-Electronic Industrial Park, Xiqing Dist, Tianjin
■ Post code: 300385
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SGH-i688
user manual
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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 device
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)
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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.
• Java™ is a trademark of
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark
of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
worldwide—Bluetooth QD ID: B013853
•WindowsMediaPlayer
®
is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Contents
Safety and usage information .............4
1. Introduce your device 12
Unpack ..........................................12
Device layout ..................................13
2. Assemble and prepare your device
17
Insert the SIM card and battery ........17
Charge the battery ..........................18
Insert a memory card (optional) ........19
3. Basic functions 20
Turn on your device for
the first time ..................................20
Use quick access icons
on the Today screen ........................21
Adjust the system and call volumes ...22
Enter text .......................................22
Work with applications .....................28
Customise the Today screen .............29
Search your device ..........................30
4. Communication 31
Calls ..............................................31
Push-to-Talk (PTT) Calls ...................33
Messaging ......................................35
5. Media 38
Mini Player ......................................38
Camera ..........................................39
Contents Manager ...........................41
PhotoSlides .....................................43
muveeShow ....................................44
FM Radio ........................................45
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Contents
6. Personal Productivity 48
Contacts ........................................48
Alarms ...........................................50
Calendar ........................................51
BCR ...............................................51
Office Mobile ...................................53
Notes ............................................55
Tasks ............................................56
7. Web 57
Windows Live .................................57
Windows Live Messenger ..................57
mINFO2008 ....................................59
OCM2008 (Olympic Community
Messaging Service) ..........................59
8. Connectivity 60
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature .....60
Connect via USB ..............................63
Synchronise your device ...................64
9. Additional programs 67
Games ...........................................67
Java ..............................................67
Calculator .......................................67
Smart Converter .............................68
PowerWord .....................................68
Zoomer ..........................................69
File Explorer ...................................70
10. Troubleshooting 71
11. MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE
TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6
SOFTWARE Agreement 76
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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.
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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.
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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/113° 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.
• Risk of explosion if a battery is
replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose
of used batteries according to the
instructions.
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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Safety and usage information
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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.
Maximum battery life
This information is based on fully charged
batteries.
Depending on how you use your phone,
actual operation time may vary and may
be shorter than declared. Standby time
will be reduced in the following
conditions:
• When you use the additional features
on your phone such as writing and
storing messages, playing games, and
connecting to the internet
• If you are frequently out of the service
area
• If you are out of the service area for a
long period of time
• If you use Talk mode repeatedly
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.
Standard battery
(1200 mAh)
2G(GSM/GPRS) 3G(TD-SCDMA)
Talk time
1
1. Criterion for Measuring Time: The talk time is
measured with an input level of +10dBm, Voice
Rate Half.
about 8 hours about 7 hours
Standby
time
about 260 hours about 230 hours
Battery
Time
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Safety and usage information
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• 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
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.
The names and content of toxic and
hazardous substances or elements
O: Indicates that the toxic or hazardous substance
contained in all of the homogeneous materials for
this part is below the limit specified in SJ/T11363-
2006.
Part
Toxic and hazardous
substances or elements
Pb Hg Cd Cr
6+
PBB PBDE
PBA X O O O O O
Plastic O O O O O O
Metal X O O O O O
Battery X O O O O O
Accessory X O O O O O
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Safety and usage information
X: Indicates that the toxic or hazardous substance
contained in at least one of the homogeneous
materials used for this part is above the limit
specified in SJ/T11363-2006.
The information provided in this table is
based on figures presented by supply
manufacturers and tests conducted by
Samsung. All toxic and hazardous
substances or elements are used at the
minimum level allowed by current
technology. Samsung continues to make
every effort to reduce the need for these
substances or elements through
improved technology.
The “environmental protection use
period” for this product is 20 years
and the corresponding logo is as
shown on the left. Exchangeable
parts, such as batteries, may have
different periods of warranty. The
“environmental protection use
period” is valid only when the
product is used under normal
conditions, as described in the user’s
guide.
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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
•Stylus
•PCdatacable
• User manual
In addition, you can obtain the following
accessories for your device from your
local Samsung dealer:
• PC link CD
•Desktopcharger
• 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.
• Use only Samsung-approved
software. Pirated or illegal software
may cause damage or malfunctions
that are not covered by
manufacturers warranty.
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Introduce your device
Device layout
Front view
Rear view
Volume key Touch screen
Trackpad
End/Phone
lock key
Mouthpiece
Cancel key
Earpiece
Multi-function
jack
Start key
LED indicator
Send/
Speakerphone
key
Camera lens
Stylus slot
and stylus
Flash
Battery
cover
Camera key
Memory card
slot
PTT key
Reset button
Camera
lens
Power key
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Introduce your device
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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; Open
Launcher (press and hold)
Minimise the current window;
Open Task Manager (press
and hold)
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); Make or answer a
PTT call
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
TD network available
TD network connected
ActiveSync in progress
Battery level
Key Description
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Introduce your device
Low battery (the device
needs charging immediately)
Battery charging
Full battery
Bluetooth headset connected
Call on hold
Calls are forwarded
Connected to a PC
EDGE available
EDGE connected
GPRS available
GPRS connected
Searching for a signal
Missed call
Icon Description
More status icons are
available (tap the icon to see
them)
New text message
New email message
New instant message
New multimedia message
No signal
No SIM card
Pending alarm
Radio connected
Radio off
Ringer on
Ringer off
Icon Description
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Introduce your device
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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 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 set to vibrate
Roaming
Signal strength
Sync error
Urgent notification (tap the
icon to see the message)
Voice call
Voice 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
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Assemble and prepare your device
Get started by assembling and setting up
your device for its first use.
Insert the SIM card and
battery
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the SIM card.
3. Insert the battery.
If the device is on, press and hold
the Power key to turn it off.
Place the card in the device with
the gold-coloured contacts facing
down.
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