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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

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CMII ID:  2008CJ0986

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进网许可证号

: 02-5827-800406

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执行标准

: YD/T 1368.1-2006

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Tianjin Samsung Telecom Technology Co., Ltd.

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Address: No. 9 Weiwu Rd.Micro-Electronic Industrial Park, Xiqing Dist, Tianjin

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Post code: 300385

i688.book  Page 1  Saturday, May 17, 2008  11:26 AM

Summary of Contents for SGH-i688

Page 1: ...ware of the device or your service provider 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 i688 book Page 1 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 2: ...SGH i688 user manual i688 book Page 2 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 3: ...functions and features of your device To get started quickly refer to Introduce your device and Basic functions Note notes usage tips or additional information X Refer to pages with related information for example X p 12 represents see page 12 i688 book Page 1 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 4: ...and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners This product includes software licensed from Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark i688 book Page 2 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 5: ...Contents Safety and usage information 4 1 Introduce your device 12 Enter text 22 Work with applications 28 i688 book Page 2 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 6: ...Contents 6 Personal Productivity 48 Contacts 48 Connect via USB 63 Synchronise your device 64 i688 book Page 3 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 7: ... peak performance of your device 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 i688 book Page 4 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 8: ... interference with pacemakers Maintain a minimum of 15 cm 6 inches 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 i688 book Page 5 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 9: ...strict the use of mobile devices while driving Use hands free accessories to increase your 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 i688 book Page 6 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 10: ...e 45 C 113 F Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries 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 i688 book Page 7 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 11: ... use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time Important usage information Use your device in the normal position Avoid contact with your device s internal antenna i688 book Page 8 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 12: ...e Maximum battery life This information is based on fully charged 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 i688 book Page 9 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 13: ...cards Do not touch gold coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal 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 i688 book Page 10 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 14: ...ast 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 i688 book Page 11 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 15: ... Learn about your device s parts accessories keys and icons Unpack In addition you can obtain the following accessories for your device from your local Samsung dealer PC link CD i688 book Page 12 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 16: ...Introduce your device Device layout Front view Rear view Earpiece LED indicator Flash Memory card Power key i688 book Page 13 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 17: ...e on or off press and hold Activate or deactivate Sleep mode Open the Start menu Open Open the PTT screen press and hold Make or answer a PTT call Turn on the camera press and hold In Camera mode Key Description i688 book Page 14 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 18: ... device needs charging immediately Battery charging Full battery Icon Description More status icons are available tap the icon to see them New text message New email message Icon Description i688 book Page 15 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 19: ...le 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 Ringer set to vibrate Roaming Signal strength Sync error Icon Description i688 book Page 16 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 20: ...2 Assemble and prepare your device Get started by assembling and setting up your device for its first use Insert the SIM card and 2 Insert the SIM card i688 book Page 17 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 21: ...Assemble and prepare your device 4 Replace the battery cover 2 Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack i688 book Page 18 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 22: ...is no longer moving unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet 5 Unplug the travel adapter from the device 1 Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the device 2 Insert a memory card with the label side facing up i688 book Page 19 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 23: ...ain features of your device Turn on your device for Lock or unlock the device You can lock the keypad to prevent any unwanted device operations from accidentally pressing any of the keys From the Today screen press and hold i688 book Page 20 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 24: ...e Your device will show on the Today screen To enable wireless functions repeat steps 1 2 above Set up shortcuts to your favourite applications Quickly activate or deactivate the following modes or functions Icon Function i688 book Page 21 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 25: ...your device s touch screen and stylus you can type or write text and create drawings in notes documents and messages Access the mINFO200 service Access the OCM2008 service Icon Function i688 book Page 22 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 26: ...e default text input options 1 From any text field tap the arrow next 2 Tap to show the input panel 3 Write each character in the writing area at the bottom of the screen Write letters on the left side of the writing area Write numbers on the right of the i688 book Page 23 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 27: ...o show the input panel 3 Tap characters to enter your text 3 Write each character in the writing area at the bottom of the screen Write upper case characters in the ABC column on the left side of the writing area Write lower case letters in the abc column in the middle of the writing i688 book Page 24 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 28: ...t method to Samsung Panel see Change the text input method X p 22 Enter strokes 1 Change the text input method to Samsung Panel see Change the text input method X p 22 2 Tap to show the input panel 3 Write each character in the writing i688 book Page 25 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 29: ... a case type 5 Select a character if necessary You can open an onscreen keyboard by 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 Open the onscreen keyboard i688 book Page 26 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 30: ...e Transcriber Intro screen 4 Write legibly anywhere on the screen 5 Pause and allow Transcriber to convert your writing to text Start a new line Move the cursor to the left Move the cursor to the right Clear your input Tap To i688 book Page 27 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 31: ... do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing To cut or copy a sketch tap and hold the stylus on the sketch frame until the Switch applications Your device allows you to multi task by running multiple applications at the same time To switch from one active application to another i688 book Page 28 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 32: ...From the Today screen tap Start Settings 2 On the Personal tab tap Today 3 On the Appearance tab tap a theme Before closing the application ensure that you have saved all information Otherwise you will lose unsaved information i688 book Page 29 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 33: ...nd image if necessary 6 When you are finished tap 4 Tap an item s name and then tap Move Up or Move Down to arrange items 5 When you are finished tap When you move to the region you select the set background image will i688 book Page 30 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 34: ...ve many types of calls and messages over cellular networks and the internet The device also supports Push to Talk calls 3 Tap Talk or press 4 To end the call tap End or press To make a video call tap Video Call i688 book Page 31 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 35: ...eplaces the international access code 3 Tap the number keys to enter the 2 Scroll to a contact and tap the contact s name 3 Tap the number you want to dial To search for a contact tap the Enter a name field and enter a few letters of the contact s name i688 book Page 32 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 36: ...all Services tab tap Call Forwarding Get Settings Push to Talk PTT Calls Push To Talk PTT technology is a two way radio style communication service over a cellular network It provides real time direct voice contact with your friends family and co workers at the i688 book Page 33 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 37: ...ntering information tap OK to save the contact card 4 Press and hold PTT to speak and then release it to hear the other person When you press and hold PTT the LED lights up and the device emits a sound During group calls the active speaker is indicated on the screen i688 book Page 34 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 38: ...s on entering text see Enter text X p 22 Send a text or multimedia 6 Tap the subject field and enter a message subject Tap Yes before entering the subject 7 Tap an attachment icon to add a file to the message attach a picture i688 book Page 35 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 39: ...to select a contact Retrieve email from a web server Before you retrieve email from an internet service provider or VPN connection you must create an email account To retrieve messages from your Outlook The Bc and Bcc fields are located above the From field i688 book Page 36 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 40: ...unication To view messages 1 From the Today screen tap Start Messaging 2 Tap Messaging or the name of an email account The Inbox for the account you selected i688 book Page 37 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 41: ...s Manager and PhotoSlides muveeShow and FM Radio To learn about your device s other media functions refer to the Windows Mobile Use the following controls to operate the Mini Player Icon Function Play i688 book Page 38 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 42: ...or record videos mp4 format 4 Press or the trackpad to capture the image 5 Tap to return to the viewfinder or press the trackpad to send the image as a multimedia message You cannot launch Mini Player while using the camera i688 book Page 39 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 43: ...subject and make adjustments Scroll right or left to adjust the brightness Scroll up or down to zoom 5 Press or the trackpad to begin Scene mode Shot mode Picture size Icon Function i688 book Page 40 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 44: ...en to show the following icons Tap an icon and then tap a setting Contents Manager With Contents Manager you can view and access all the files and folders on your device View a photo Icon Function Mode switch to camera i688 book Page 41 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 45: ... background or caller ID image tap Menu Set as an option To send a photo tap Menu Send a sending option 3 In the list of folders tap My Documents My Videos 4 Tap a video name or thumbnail to open it Open a document i688 book Page 42 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 46: ... X p 35 To send as an email message select as E mail X p 35 3 Enter an album name set the creation date and tap OK 4 Locate a photo in another album or folder and tap Menu Edit Copy 5 Tap the name of your new album or folder and tap Menu Edit Paste i688 book Page 43 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 47: ...1 From the Today screen tap Start Programs PhotoSlides 2 Tap a photo album 3 Tap Menu Slide show To adjust the volume during a slideshow Change the background music Quit the slideshow Icon Function i688 book Page 44 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 48: ...le Each style contains a set of visual effects and background music which are applied to your photos to create your muvee Open a muvee 1 From the Today screen tap Start Programs muveeShow Open Project 2 Select the muvee you want i688 book Page 45 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 49: ...el press the Volume key To switch sound output to the loudspeaker tap Menu Speaker Save radio stations by automatic tuning 1 From the radio screen tap Channels to access the radio station list 2 Tap Menu Self tuning this will replace any existing stations i688 book Page 46 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 50: ...Media Use the tuner You can use three methods to tune the FM radio Manual Tune the FM radio to any frequency All Tune the FM radio to any saved i688 book Page 47 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 51: ...o use Contacts Alarms Calendar BCR Office Mobile Notes and Tasks Contacts Create a new SIM contact 1 From the Today screen tap Start Contacts New SIM Contact 2 Enter contact information i688 book Page 48 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 52: ...u copy an Outlook contact to your SIM card you can only store the contact s name and phone number To retain all the contact information To copy a SIM contact to your device 1 From the Today screen tap Start Contacts 2 Tap a contact s name to open the contact card 3 Tap Menu Save to Contacts i688 book Page 49 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 53: ...arrows next to the Location field to set a speed dial number 6 When you are finished tap Assign an image or ringtone to a Alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events Set a new alarm i688 book Page 50 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 54: ...e Calendar to keep track of appointments birthdays or other events Create a calendar event Stop an event alarm When the alarm sound for a calendar event you set previously tap Dismiss BCR i688 book Page 51 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 55: ...the edges of the business card 4 Press to capture the image Capture and convert images of multiple business cards If you have multiple business cards to convert you can capture images of each of them and then convert them to contacts all at once As you align the frame in the i688 book Page 52 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 56: ...he frame in the viewfinder with the edges of the business card they will change from green to yellow If you can align all four edges of the frame at once BCR will automatically You can tap Load image in the viewfinder and tap the check box on each thumbnail you want to convert i688 book Page 53 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 57: ...teps 2 3 as necessary 5 To format cells tap Menu Edit Insert Format or Tools 6 To save the workbook tap 4 To save the workbook tap For more details refer to the online help Open and view a PowerPoint slideshow 1 From the Today screen tap Start i688 book Page 54 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 58: ...day screen tap Start Office Mobile OneNote Mobile 2 Tap New to create a new note 3 Create your note with the input panel Create a note 1 From the Today screen tap Start Programs Notes 2 Tap New 3 Create your note i688 book Page 55 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 59: ...e a task Mark a task as completed When you have completed a task return to the Tasks screen tap Start Programs Tasks and tap the check box next to the task name Once you have marked a task completed you will no longer receive any scheduled i688 book Page 56 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 60: ... how to access the mINFO2008 and OCM2008 services For information about connecting to the internet and working with Internet 3 Tap Accept 4 Enter your login ID and password and tap Next 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to i688 book Page 57 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 61: ... Scroll left or right to select your login status 3 Enter your login ID and password and 3 While chatting you can perform the following actions Insert emoticons tap Menu Add emoticon Invite a contact to chat tap Menu Options Add participant i688 book Page 58 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 62: ...lympic information such as Games results Olympic news torch relay route venue weather and medal OCM2008 Olympic Community Messaging Service With the OCM2008 service you can stay connected with other users through group messages emails and an instant i688 book Page 59 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 63: ...tooth wireless feature and synchronise your device to a PC with ActiveSync For details on connecting to the internet or a virtual private network Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 From the Today screen tap Start Settings i688 book Page 60 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 64: ... 1 From the Today screen tap Start Settings 2 From the Connections tab tap Bluetooth 6 Change the display name for the other device and select the services you want if necessary 7 Tap Finish Send data via the Bluetooth i688 book Page 61 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 65: ...ng beams 4 When prompted to allow incoming data tap Yes Set up a Bluetooth COM port 5 Select a COM port 6 Tap the check box next to Secure Connection to create a secure connection between the devices 7 Tap Finish i688 book Page 62 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 66: ...d to an FTP server you can delete files on the server create a folder and transfer files to your device or vice versa 3 Set the default USB mode ActiveSync or Mass Storage To use ActiveSync see Synchronise your device X p 64 Transfer files to a memory card i688 book Page 63 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 67: ...evice with a PC and back up and restore your data Install ActiveSync on your PC Connect your device to a PC with the PC data cable 1 From the Today screen tap Start Settings 2 From the System tab select USB Connection Mode ActiveSync i688 book Page 64 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 68: ...utomatically You can begin the synchronisation manually by tapping Sync To stop a synchronisation in progress tap Stop 2 Tap Menu Configure Server If you have not yet set up the synchronisation with an Exchange server this will say Add Server Source 3 Enter a server address i688 book Page 65 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 69: ...nchronise your data via an Exchange server you can configure settings for both peak and off peak schedules Send receive when I click Send set to synchronise each time you send an outgoing email 3 When you are finished tap i688 book Page 66 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 70: ...s Learn to use Games Java Calculator Smart Converter PowerWord Zoomer and File Explorer 1 From the Today screen tap Start Programs Java 2 Select an application from the list i688 book Page 67 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 71: ...art Programs Smart Converter 2 Select the type of measurement 3 Scroll down to change the base unit PowerWord Learn to look up definitions and capture words from other programs to add to your dictionaries Look up a word i688 book Page 68 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 72: ...n capturing words 1 From the Today screen tap Programs PowerWord Options Word View your word list From the Today screen tap Programs PowerWord Options Open NewWord To delete a word tap and hold the word and then tap Delete To clear the word list tap Delete All i688 book Page 69 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 73: ...onal programs 2 Press the Volume key to zoom in or out 3 Drag the stylus to scroll through the screen To open an application or select an option tap and hold it i688 book Page 70 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 74: ...vice try these procedures before you contact a service professional When you try to turn on your device Enter PIN When using the device for the first time or when the Message Try this to solve the problem i688 book Page 71 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 75: ...de contact the seller or your service provider Your display shows white lines SIM card blocked Your SIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK Message Try this to solve the problem i688 book Page 72 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 76: ... dialled Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact information The sound quality of a call is poor Ensure that you are not blocking internal antenna on top of the device When you are in areas with weak signals you may lose reception Move to another area and try again i688 book Page 73 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 77: ...at up This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance You cannot find and pair with another Bluetooth enabled device Ensure that both devices have activated the Bluetooth wireless feature Ensure that the distance between the devices is not more than 10 metres i688 book Page 74 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 78: ...isten to music on a remote Bluetooth headset Ensure that your device is connected to the headset Ensure that the music format you are trying to listen to is supported by the headset i688 book Page 75 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 79: ...and Samsung Electronics Inc Company Please read them They apply to the software included on this device The software also includes As described below using some features also operates as your consent to the transmission of certain standard computer information for Internet based i688 book Page 76 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 80: ...al time Company and Microsoft make no representations warranties or other determinations that ANY use of this software is legal safe or b Included Microsoft Programs and Additional Required Licenses Except as provided below these license terms apply to all Microsoft programs included with the software If the license terms with any of those programs give you i688 book Page 77 Saturday May 17 2008 1...

Page 81: ...g out of errors in the speech recognition process d Phone Functionality If the device software includes phone despite this limitation you may use the software only as expressly permitted in this agreement In doing so you must comply with any technical limitations in the software that allow you to use it only in certain ways You may not i688 book Page 78 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 82: ...y right to implement Microsoft patents or other Microsoft intellectual property in software or devices that access this device a Consent for Internet Based Services The software features described below connect to Microsoft or service provider computer systems over the Internet In some cases you will not receive a separate notice when i688 book Page 79 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 83: ...vice where you installed the software Microsoft uses this information to make the Internet based services available to you intellectual property including copyrights This software and third party software use WMDRM to play and copy WMDRM protected content If the software fails to protect the content content owners may ask Microsoft i688 book Page 80 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 84: ...m or impair anyone else s use of them You may not use the services to try to gain unauthorized access to any service data account or CONSUMER NOT THEREBY ENGAGED IN A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AND ii FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND B OTHER USES SPECIFICALLY AND SEPARATELY LICENSED BY MPEG LA L L C If you have questions about the MPEG i688 book Page 81 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 85: ... on a single computer 8 NETWORK ACCESS If you are using a network such as an employer network the network administrator 11 BACKUP COPY You may make one backup copy of the software You may use it only to reinstall the software on the device 12 PROOF OF LICENSE If you acquired the software on the device or on a disc or other media a genuine i688 book Page 82 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 86: ...ese license terms directly to a third party Before the transfer that party must agree that these license terms apply to the system in which a malfunction of the software would result in foreseeable risk of injury or death to any person This includes operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communication systems and air traffic control i688 book Page 83 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26 AM ...

Page 87: ... or equivalent in local currency You cannot recover any other damages including consequential lost profits special It also applies even if Microsoft should have been aware of the possibility of the damages The above limitation may not apply to you because your country may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental consequential or other damages i688 book Page 84 Saturday May 17 2008 11 26...

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