Samsung SGH-I788 User manual

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Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA
English. 02/2008. Rev. 1.0

SGH-i788
user manual
Draft02
2008. 02. 19
SW version: i788ZMHA4

Using this manual
This user manual has been specially
designed to guide you through the
functions and features of your device.
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with
the icons you will see in this guide:
For any topics not covered in this
guide, please refer to the
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cause injury to yourself or
others
Caution—situations that could
cause damage to your phone
or other equipment
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additional information
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for example: [ ] (represents
the Power key)

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
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Corporation. Before using this product,
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Agreement at the back of this guide for
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Contents
Safety and usage information . . . . . 4
1. Enter text 10
Change the text input method . . . . 10
Enter text with Onscreen Keyboard 10
Enter text with Writing . . . . . . . . . 11
Enter text with Full Screen . . . . . . 11
Enter text with Samsung Panel . . . 12
Enter text with Samsung Panel Full
Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Create a sketch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2. Communication 15
Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3. Media 20
Mini Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Media Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Photo Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Mobile Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
4. Personal productivity 28
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Office Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
File Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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Contents
5. Web 36
WINDCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
China Mobile In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
MStock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Monternet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Fetion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6. Connectivity 39
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature . 39
Synchronise your device . . . . . . . . 42
7. Additional programs 45
Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Java . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Smart Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
PowerWord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Search your device . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Zoomer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
External GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
8. Troubleshooting 51
9. MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE
TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6
SOFTWARE Agreement 56

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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 devices on or
in heating devices, such as microwave
ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries
may explode when overheated.
• Never crush or puncture the battery.
Avoid exposing the battery to high
external pressure, which can lead to an
internal short circuit and overheating.
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 device, turn off the device
immediately and contact the
manufacturer of the pacemaker or
medical device 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 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
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.
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 a complex electronic
device—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.

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 devices
Your device emits radio frequency (RF)
signals that may interfere with
unshielded or improperly shielded
electronic equipment, such as
pacemakers, hearing aids, medical
devices, and other electronic devices in
homes or vehicles. Consult the
manufacturers of your electronic devices
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 devices.
• 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 wireless phone is a radio transmitter
and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the emission
limits for exposure to 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

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Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both
cases, the recommendations were
developed by scientific and engineering
experts drawn 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.

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Safety and usage information
The highest SAR values for this model
phone as reported to the FCC are
GSM850 Head : 0.14 W/Kg
Body-worn: 0.529 W/Kg.
GSM1900 Head : 0.315 W/Kg
Body-worn: 0.524 W/Kg
For body worn operation, this model
phone has been tested and meets the
FCC RF exposure guidelines when used
with a 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 exposure guidelines.
The FCC has granted an Equipment
Authorization for this mobile phone with
all reported SAR levels evaluated as in
compliance with the FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
The FCC has granted an Equipment
Authorization for this model phone with
all reported SAR levels evaluated as in
compliance with the FCC RF exposure
guidelines. SAR information on this
model phone is on file with the FCC and
can be found under the Display Grant
section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid
after searching on FCC ID A3LSGHI788.
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, pursusant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable

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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. Howerver, 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 connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
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

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Safety and usage information
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
and chargers. 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.

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Enter text
With your device’s touch screen and
stylus, you can type or write text and
create drawings in notes, documents,
and messages.
Change the text input
method
When you tap a text field, your device
will show an input panel at the bottom of
the screen. You can tap the arrow next to
the input panel (you may need to tap and
hold the arrow when you are in Full
Screen) and choose one of the following
input methods for entering text:
• Onscreen Keyboard ( )
•Writing( )
• Full Screen ( )
• Samsung Panel ( )
• Samsung Panel Full Screen ( )
You can tap the input panel icon at any
time to show or hide the input panel.
Enter text with
Onscreen Keyboard
1. Change the text input method to
Onscreen Keyboard (see "Change
the text input method").
2. Tap to show the input panel.
3. Tap to enter Chinese or to
enter English.
4. Tap characters to enter your text.
To switch to numbers or symbols, tap
.

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Enter text
Enter text with Writing
Use the stylus to write individual letters
and numbers on the touch screen.
1. Change the text input method to
Writing (see "Change the text input
method").
2. Tap to show the input panel.
3. Write each character in the writing
area at the bottom of the screen.
4. Select a character (if necessary).
To switch to English characters, tap .
To switch to numbers, tap . Other
functions are shown below:
Enter text with Full
Screen
With Full Screen, you can write anywhere
on the screen. Unlike other text input
methods, you can use cursive (joined-up)
handwriting to write complete words.
1. Change the text input method to
Full
Screen
(see "Change the text input
method").
2. Tap to show the input panel.
3. Write each character anywhere on the
screen.
4. Select a character (if necessary).
To switch to English characters, tap .
To switch to numbers, tap . Other
functions are shown below:
Clear (backspace)
Clear
Insert a space
Insert symbols
Start a new line Clear (backspace)
Clear
Insert a space
Insert symbols
Start a new line

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Enter text with
Samsung Panel
Enter pinyins
1. Change the text input method to
Samsung Panel (see "Change the
text input method."
X p. 10).
2. Tap to show the input panel.
3. Write each character in the writing
area at the bottom of the screen.
4. Select the pinyin you want.
The selected pinyin will be converted
to the corresponding Chinese
character.
5. Select a tone.
6. Select a character (if necessary).
You can complete a word by selecting the
next character available for the entered
character.
Enter strokes
1. Change the text input method to
Samsung Panel (see "Change the
text input method."
X p. 10).
2. Tap to show the input panel.
3. Write each character in the writing
area.
4. Select a character (if necessary).
You can complete a word by selecting the
next character available for the entered
character.

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Enter text
Enter English characters
1. Change the text input method to
Samsung Panel (see "Change the
text input method."
X p. 10).
2. Tap to show the input panel.
3. Tap .
4. Write each character in the writing
area.
To change case, tap the arrow next to
and select a case type.
5. Select a character (if necessary).
You can open an onscreen keyboard by
selecting to enter English characters.
You can also insert numbers in the
different format.
Enter text with
Samsung Panel Full
Screen
1. Change the text input method to
Samsung Panel Full Screen (see
"Change the text input method."
X p. 10).
2. Tap to show the input panel.
3. Write each character anywhere on the
screen.
4. Select a character (if necessary).
To switch to English characters, tap .
To switch to numbers, tap . Other
functions are shown below:
Clear (backspace)
Clear
Insert a space
Start a new line
Open the onscreen
keyboard