Samsung SGH-i900 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 English (SEA). 09/2008. Rev. 1.0

SGH-i900
user manual

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 manual:
For any topics not covered in this manual,
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—device keys;
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
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 guide 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: B014133
•DivX
®
is a registered trademark of DivX,
Inc., and is used under license.

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Contents
Safety and usage information ............. 6
Quick Start Guide .............................14
1. Enter text 29
Change the text input method ...........29
Change the default text input method .29
Enter text with Block Recognizer ........30
Enter text with the keyboard .............30
Enter text with Letter Recognizer .......30
Enter text with Samsung Keyboard .....31
Enter text with Samsung Keypad ........31
Enter text with Samsung Phonepad ....32
Enter text with Transcriber ................32
Create a sketch ................................33
2. Communication 34
Calls ...............................................34
Messaging .......................................35
3. Media 38
Camera ..........................................38
Media Album ...................................40
Photo Slides ....................................42
Touch Player ...................................43
ShoZu ............................................45
Video Editor ....................................46
Streaming Player .............................50
FM Radio .........................................50

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4. Personal productivity 52
Contacts .........................................52
Calendar .........................................54
Office Mobile ...................................55
Notes .............................................57
Tasks .............................................58
5. Web 59
Windows Live ..................................59
Messenger ......................................59
RSS Reader .....................................60
Podcasts .........................................61
Google Launcher ..............................62
Google Maps ...................................63
6. Connectivity 66
Bluetooth ........................................66
ActiveSync ......................................69
Internet Sharing ..............................72
Connect to the internet or your network 73
Wi-Fi ..............................................75
7. Additional programs 79
Games ............................................79
Java ...............................................79
Calculator .......................................79
Smart Converter ..............................80
Task Manager ..................................80
Task Switcher ..................................81

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Search your device ...........................81
Launcher ........................................82
File Explorer ....................................82
TV Out Viewer .................................82
Digital Frame ...................................83
External GPS ...................................84
Enhanced GPS .................................84
8. Troubleshooting 85
9. MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE
TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6
SOFTWARE Agreement 89
Index 99

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Contents

6
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.
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
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 or devices in a
fire. Follow all local regulations when
disposing of used batteries or devices.
• 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.

Safety and usage information
8
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 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.

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Safety and usage information
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.
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.

Safety and usage information
10
• 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.
• 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
and bluetooth 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.

11
Safety and usage information
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.
• 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.

Safety and usage information
12
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.
During testing, the maximum SAR recorded
for this model was 0.671 watts per
kilogram. In normal use, the actual SAR is
likely to be much lower, as the device has
been designed to emit only the RF energy
necessary to transmit a signal to the
nearest base station. By automatically
emitting lower levels when possible, your
device reduces your overall exposure to RF
energy.
The Declaration of Conformity at the back of
this guide demonstrates your device’s
compliance with the European Radio &
Terminal Telecommunications Equipment
(R&TTE) directive. For more information
about the SAR and related EU standards,
visit the Samsung mobile device website.
Correct disposal of this product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product
or its literature, indicates that it
should not be disposed with other
household wastes at the end of its working
life. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate this from other types of wastes

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Safety and usage information
and recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the
retailer where they purchased this product,
or their local government office, for details
of where and how they can take this item
for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier
and check the terms and conditions of the
purchase contract. This product should not
be mixed with other commercial wastes for
disposal.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO
DivX
®
is a digital video format created by
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.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
This DivX
®
Certified device must be
registered with DivX in order to play DivX
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First
generate the DivX VOD registration code for
your device and submit it during the
registration process. [Import: DivX VOD
content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital
Rights Management) system that registricts
playback to registered DivX Certified
devices. If you try to play DivX VOD content
not authorized for your device, the message
“Authorization Error” will be displayed and
your content wii not play.] Learn more at
www.divx.com/vod.

Quick Start Guide
14
Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide will help you assemble
your device and learn basic procedures.
Unpack
Your package contains the following items:
•Handset
• Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
•CD-ROM
1
•Stereoheadset
• PC data cable
1 The CD-ROM contains Microsoft ActiveSync software,
add-on software, and other applications.
The items supplied with your device
and available accessories may be
different depending on your region or
service provider.

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Quick Start Guide
Get to know your device
Front view
1
2
3
5
6
8
7
4
1 Earpiece
2 Multifunction jack
3 Talk/Speakerphone key
4 Mouthpiece
5 Front camera lens
6 Touch screen
7 End/Device lock key
8 Trackpad

Quick Start Guide
16
Rear view
Keys
1 Power key/LED indicator
2 Main menu key
3 Volume key
4 Camera key
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
5
5 Reset button
6 Camera flash
7 Rear camera lens
8 Battery cover
Key Description
Turn the device on or off
(press and hold); activate or
deactivate Sleep mode;
indicate the device status
Open the dialling screen;
make or answer a call;
activate the speakerphone
during a call (press and hold)
Scroll through the touch
screen; confirm your selection
or execute the selected
application

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Quick Start Guide
Icons
End a call; return to the Today
screen; lock or unlock the
device (press and hold)
Open the main menu screen
Adjust volume; during a call,
adjust voice volume; during
an incoming call, mute the call
ringer
Turn on the camera (press and
hold); in Camera mode, take a
photo or record a video
Icon Description
UMTS network available
UMTS connected
Key Description
HSDPA network available
HSDPA connected
ActiveSync in progress
Battery level
Low battery
Battery charging
No battery
Attempt to access via
Bluetooth
Receiving data via Bluetooth
Bluetooth stereo headset
connected
Call on hold
Icon Description