Samsung SGH-X686 User manual

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http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-11514A
English (LTN). 05/2006. Rev. 1.0
* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country,
some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear
different from the illustrations in this guide.

Please read this manual before operating your phone, and
keep it for future reference.
Draft_03
2006.06.12
(Version:X686UMFF1)
SGH-X686
User’s Guide

Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
the vehicle first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them
in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical
equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Important safety precautions
1
Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and
always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden
to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone
is switched on.
Emergency call
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press [ ].
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories,
out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use
of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or
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 80.
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced
with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening to a
headset can damage your hearing.

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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed
information about how to use your phone. To quickly
learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get
started” and “Step outside the phone.”
In this guide, the following instruction icons appear:
Indicates that you need to pay careful attention
to the subsequent information regarding safety or
phone features.

Indicates that you can get more information on
the referenced page.
→
Indicates that you need to press the Navigation
keys to scroll to the specified option and then
select it.
[ ]
Indicates a key on the phone. For example, []
< >
Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed
on the phone screen. For example, <
Menu >
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record a
video.
Special features of your phone
•Musicplayer
Play music files using your phone
as a music player.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and personal
data and connect to other devices
using free, wireless Bluetooth
technology.

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Special features of your phone
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to get up-
to-the-minute information and a
wide variety of media content.
• Get personal with photo caller
ID
See who’s calling you when their
very own photo displays.
• Multimedia Message Service
(MMS)
Enjoy Java™-based embedded
games and download new games.
•Java
Enjoy Java™-based embedded
games and download new games.
• Name card
Create name cards with your
number and profile. Whenever
introducing yourself to others, use
this convenient electronic name
card.
•Calendar
Keep track of your daily, weekly,
and monthly schedule.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.
•Alarm
Use your phone as an alarm clock
to wake you up in the morning or
notify you of an impending event.

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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Keys, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone..................................... 7
Power on or off........................................................ 8
Keys and display ..................................................... 9
Access menu functions ............................................ 11
Customize your phone............................................. 12
Make/Answer calls .................................................. 14
Step outside the phone 15
Begin with your camera, the music player, the web browser,
and other special features
Use the camera...................................................... 15
Play music............................................................. 16
Browse the web...................................................... 17
Use Phonebook ...................................................... 18
Send messages...................................................... 19
View messages....................................................... 20
Use Bluetooth ........................................................ 21
Enter text 23
AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 25
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 29
All menu options listed
Solve problems 78
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 80
Index 104

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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
1 Call log  p. 29
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Call time
7 Call cost
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2 Phonebook  p. 31
1 Contact list
2 Add new contact
3 Group
4 Speed dial
5 My namecard
6 Own number
7 Management
8 Service number
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3 Applications  p. 36
1 Music player
2 Voice recorder
3 Java world
4 World clock
5 Alarm
6 Calculator
7 Convertor
8 Timer
9 Stopwatch
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4 Browser  p. 43
1 Home
2 Bookmarks
3 http://
4 WAP profile
5 Clear cache
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5 Messaging  p. 45
1 Create message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 Memory status
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6 File manager  p. 54
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory status
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7 Calendar  p. 58
8 Camera  p. 61
9 Settings  p. 66
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Network services
6 Bluetooth
7 Security
8 Connection settings
9 Reset settings
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1 Shows only if supported by your
SIM card.

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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
You can obtain various accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.
Phone Travel Adapter
Battery User’s Guide
The items supplied with your phone
and the accessories available at
your Samsung dealer may vary,
depending on your country or
service provider.
Your phone
Keys, features, and locations
Special
function keys
Earpiece
Main display
Left soft key
Dial key
Alphanumeric
keys
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/
Left/Right)
Headset jack
Volume key Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Microphone
Correct/Delete key
Right soft key
Web access/
Confirm key
Camera key
Camera lens
External display

7
Get started
First steps to operating your phone
SIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive
a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card
loaded with your subscription details, such as your
PIN, and available optional services.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the battery
cover.
If the phone is already
on, first turn it off by
pressing and holding
[].
Insert the SIM card.
Make sure that the
gold-colored contacts on
the card are face down.
Install the battery. Reattach the cover.
Plug the travel adapter into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

8
Get started
Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the low battery message displays, and
• the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
Power on or off
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter
from the wall outlet.
Remove the adapter from the phone.
Switch on
Do not turn on
the phone when
mobile phone
use is prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press < OK >.
Switch off 1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].

9
Get started
Keys and display
Keys
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your favorite menus
directly.  p. 67
In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options.
In Idle mode, launch the web browser.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu
option or confirm input.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently
dialed, missed, or received.
Delete characters from the display or items
in an application.
Press and hold to switch the phone on or
off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and return the
phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access
your voicemail server. Press and hold [ 0 ] to
enter an international call prefix.
Enter special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to
activate or deactivate Silent mode. Press
and hold [ ] to enter a pause between
numbers.

10
Get started
Display
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust
the key tone volume. With the phone
closed, press and hold to turn on the
external display.
In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the
camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or record a
video.
Layout
Icons
*
Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot make or receive calls
GPRS network
Roaming network
Call diverting feature active  p. 70
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
show the current functions
assigned to the soft keys.
Menu Contacts
Icons
display various icons.

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Get started
Access menu functions
Home Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Office Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Bluetooth active  p. 73
Connected to Bluetooth hands-free
car kit or headset  p. 74
Call ringer set to vibration  p. 69
Silent mode (Vibration)
Silent mode (Mute)
Mute mode, during a call
New message
New voicemail
Alarm set  p. 40
Battery power level
* Depending on your country or service provider, the
icons shown on the display may vary.
Use the soft
keys
The roles of the soft keys vary
depending on the function you are
using. The bottom line of the
display indicates their current role.
Press the left
soft key to select
the highlighted
option.
Press the right
soft key to return
to the previous
menu level.
Select Back

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Get started
Customize your phone
Select an
option
1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or previous
option.
3. Press < Select > or [ ] to
confirm the function displayed
or option highlighted.
4. To exit, choose either of the
following methods.
•Press< Back > to move up
one level.
• Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Use shortcuts Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Phone
settings → Language .
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Sound
settings → Incoming call →
Ringtone .
2. Select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press < Save >.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody

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Get started
You can set wallpaper for the idle
screen on the main display.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
settings → Wallpaper → Main
display .
2. Select an image or a video clip
category.
3. Select an image or a video clip.
4. Press < Select >.
5. Press < Save >.
You can change the color for the
display components, such as title
bars and highlight bars.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
settings → Skin .
2. Select a color pattern.
Idle mode
wallpaper
Menu mode
skin color
You can set the Navigation keys to
function as shortcuts to access
your favorite menus.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Phone
settings → Shortcuts .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be assigned to
the key.
You can switch the phone to Silent
mode to avoid disturbing other
people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
Menu
shortcuts
Silent mode

14
Make/Answer calls
You can protect the phone against
unauthorised use with a phone
password. The phone will require
the password on power-up.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings →
Security → Change
password .
2. Enter the default password,
00000000 , and press < OK >.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press < OK >.
4. Enter the new password again
and press < OK >.
5. Select Phone lock .
6. Select Enable .
7. Enter the password and press
< OK >.
Phone lock
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and phone number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ].
1. When the phone rings, press
[].
2. To end the call, press [ ].
Press [ / ].
Make a call
Answer a call
Adjust the
volume during
a call

15
Step outside the phone
Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, the music player, the web
browser, and other special features
Use the camera
1. Open the phone.
2. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
3. Aim the lens at the subject and
make any desired adjustments.
4. Press [ ] or [ ] to take a
photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
5. Press < Preview > to take
another photo.
Take a photo
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select File manager →
Images → Photos .
2. Select the photo you want.
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
2. Press [ 1 ] to switch to Record
mode.
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to start
recording.
4. Press [ ], < >, or [ ] to
stop recording. The video is
saved automatically.
5. Press < Preview > to record
another video.
View a photo
Record a video

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Step outside the phone
Play music
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select File manager →
Videos → Video clips .
2. Select the video you want.
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web  p. 43
• Download from a computer
using the optional Samsung PC
Studio  Samsung PC Studio
User’s Guide
• Receive via an active Bluetooth
connection  p. 75
Play a video
Copy music
files to the
phone
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Applications →
Music player .
2. Press < Options > and select
Add to playlist → Add all or
Add files .
3. For Add files , press [ ] to
select the files you want and
press < Select >.
4. Press < Back > to return to the
music player screen.
Create a play
list

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Step outside the phone
Browse the web
Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the
wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services
and information and to download web content.
1. From the music player screen,
press [ ].
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
• : pauses or resumes
playback.
• Left: returns to the previous
file.
• Right: skips to the next file.
• Up: opens the play list.
•/:adjuststhevolume.
• Down: stops playback.
Play music files
In Idle mode, press [ ].
• To scroll through browser items,
press [Up] or [Down].
• To select an item, press [ ].
• To return to the previous page,
press [ C ].
• To access browser options,
press < Menu >.
Launch the
web browser
Navigate the
web