Samsung SGH-i607 User Manual

SGH-i607

Smart Device

Please read this manual before operating your

phone, and keep it for future reference.

User Guide

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started .......................................................................................... 7

Activating Your Phone ................................................................................................................ 7

Powering On or Off the Phone .................................................................................................. 14

The Home Screen .................................................................................................................... 14

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ..................................................................... 17

Basics ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Front View of Your Phone ......................................................................................................... 18

Rear View of Your Phone .......................................................................................................... 21

Display Layout ......................................................................................................................... 24

Customizing the Home Screen ................................................................................................. 27

Start menu screen ................................................................................................................... 28

Entering text ............................................................................................................................ 29

Customizing Your Phone .......................................................................................................... 30

Power Settings ........................................................................................................................32

Security Settings ...................................................................................................................... 35

Using an Optional microSD Memory Card ................................................................................. 40

Resetting your Phone ............................................................................................................... 44

Using Online Help .................................................................................................................... 45

Section 3: Synchronization ...................................................................................... 47

Installing Microsoft® ActiveSync®............................................................................................ 48

Customizing Connection Settings ............................................................................................. 49

Connecting Your Phone to a Computer ..................................................................................... 50

Connecting with a PC data cable .............................................................................................. 50

Synchronizing Information .......................................................................................................52

Customizing Synchronization Settings ...................................................................................... 53

Section 4: Call Functions .........................................................................................57

Turning the Phone Functions On and Off .................................................................................. 58

Using the Dialling Screen ......................................................................................................... 58

Making a call ........................................................................................................................... 59

Advanced Calling Features ....................................................................................................... 59

Answering or Ignoring a Call .................................................................................................... 61

Options During a Call ............................................................................................................... 61

Call-related features ................................................................................................................ 64

Customizing Your Phone Functions .......................................................................................... 66

Section 5: Menu Navigation ..................................................................................... 69

Menu Navigation ...................................................................................................................... 70

Using Shortcuts .......................................................................................................................70

Section 6: Contacts & Calendar ............................................................................... 75

Contacts .................................................................................................................................. 76

Calendar .................................................................................................................................. 79

Agenda View ............................................................................................................................ 81

Options .................................................................................................................................... 81

Section 7: My Stuff ...................................................................................................83

My Pictures .............................................................................................................................. 84

My Videos ................................................................................................................................ 85

Notes .......................................................................................................................................86

My Documents ......................................................................................................................... 86

My Device ................................................................................................................................ 88

Storage Card ............................................................................................................................ 89

Section 8: AT&T Music ............................................................................................. 91

Windows Media Player®........................................................................................................... 92

Shop Music .............................................................................................................................. 98

MusicID ...................................................................................................................................99

Streaming Music .................................................................................................................... 101

Music Videos ......................................................................................................................... 101

The Buzz ................................................................................................................................ 103

Music Community ..................................................................................................................104

Music Apps ............................................................................................................................ 104

Section 9: Cellular Video ....................................................................................... 105

Media Clip Options ................................................................................................................. 106

Using the Video Categories ....................................................................................................109

Customizing Cellular Video .................................................................................................... 110

My Purchases ........................................................................................................................ 111

Parental Controls ................................................................................................................... 112

Section 8: AT&T Mall .............................................................................................. 115

Shop Tones ............................................................................................................................ 115

Shop Games .......................................................................................................................... 116

Shop Graphics ....................................................................................................................... 117

Shop Multimedia .................................................................................................................... 117

Shop Application .................................................................................................................... 118

MEdia Net Home ...................................................................................................................118

Section 11: Messaging, Internet, and Messenger .................................................121

Messaging .............................................................................................................................122

Working with SMS or MMS Messages .................................................................................... 122

Working with E-mail Messages .............................................................................................. 128

Creating an E-mail Account .................................................................................................... 129

Creating and sending an e-mail message ..............................................................................131

Viewing E-mail Messages ...................................................................................................... 132

Internet Explorer .................................................................................................................... 134

Connecting to a Website ........................................................................................................ 135

Instant Messaging .................................................................................................................. 137

Section 12: Camera ................................................................................................ 139

Camera ..................................................................................................................................140

Section 13: Organizer ............................................................................................. 147

Alarms ................................................................................................................................... 148

Calculator ..............................................................................................................................149

D-Day ....................................................................................................................................150

Notepad .................................................................................................................................151

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Smart Converter ....................................................................................................................152

Stopwatch ............................................................................................................................. 152

Tasks .................................................................................................................................... 153

Voice Notes ........................................................................................................................... 154

World Clock ........................................................................................................................... 155

Section 14: Games .................................................................................................157

Games ................................................................................................................................... 158

Section 15: Extra Programs ................................................................................... 161

Download Agent ....................................................................................................................162

File Explorer ........................................................................................................................... 162

Java ...................................................................................................................................... 163

Picsel Viewer ......................................................................................................................... 163

RSS Reader ...........................................................................................................................166

Smart Search ......................................................................................................................... 168

Speed Dial ............................................................................................................................. 169

Task Manager ........................................................................................................................ 169

Section 16: Getting Connected ..............................................................................171

Beaming with Bluetooth ......................................................................................................... 171

Connecting to the Internet or your network ............................................................................ 175

Creating a VPN connection ..................................................................................................... 177

Section 17:Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 181

General Problems .................................................................................................................. 182

Call Problems ........................................................................................................................186

Power and Charging Problems ............................................................................................... 188

Program Problems ................................................................................................................. 190

Section 18: Health and Safety Information ...........................................................196

Health and Safety Information ................................................................................................ 196

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ............................................................................... 197

UL Certified Travel Adapter .................................................................................................... 198

Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ............................................................................198

Road Safety ........................................................................................................................... 204

Operating Environment .......................................................................................................... 206

Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices .................................................................... 206

Potentially Explosive Environments ........................................................................................207

Emergency Calls .................................................................................................................... 207

FCC Notice and Cautions ........................................................................................................ 208

Other Important Safety Information ........................................................................................ 209

Product Performance ............................................................................................................. 209

Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ............................................................................ 210

Battery Standby and Talk Time .............................................................................................. 211

Battery Precautions ................................................................................................................ 211

Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 212

Section 19: Standard Limited Warranty ................................................................215

Standard Limited Warranty ....................................................................................................215

Index ....................................................................................................................... 222

Activating Your Phone

Section 1: Getting Started

Topics Covered

• Activating Your Phone

• Powering On or Off the Phone

• The Home Screen

This section describes how to start using your phone by activating your phone, inserting your SIM card and battery, and navigating from the Home screen.

Activating Your Phone

When you subscribe to a cellular network, a plug-in Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card is provided loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN and other optional services.

Removing the Battery

1. If necessary, power-off the phone by pressing and

holding the key (located at the top-left of your handset) until the power-off image displays.

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2. Remove the battery cover by pressing the battery lock

down and slide the battery cover away, as shown.

3. Lift the battery from the bottom up and out of the phone.

Installing the SIM Card

Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged

by scratches or bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children.

Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone, then slide the SIM card into the socket.

Activating Your Phone

Removing the SIM Card

To remove the SIM card, slide it away from socket. See the following illustration.

Installing the Battery

1. Align the battery tabs with the slots at the bottom of the

phone.

2. Press the battery down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.

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3. With the battery in position on the phone, place the cover

back on the handset and slide it in until it clicks.

Charging a Battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adapter to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers.

Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.

Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you must use an adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.

1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack on the left side of the phone.

Activating Your Phone

Note: The following illustration shows the correct and incorrect method

for connecting the charger. Verify the arrow on the adapter is showing and pointing to the handset for a correct connection. If it is not, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phones warranty.

2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet.

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Note: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the

phone during charging to avoid damage.

Low Battery Indicator

When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Main Battery very low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display and the battery icon displays. The backlight turns off to conserve the remaining battery power.

When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off.

Activating Your Phone

Using the Battery Charger

Your device comes with a battery charger to charge the additional battery. The approximate battery charge time using the battery charger is 200 minutes.

1. Open the battery charger cover and insert the battery as shown.

2. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet after you have inserted the battery into the battery charger and closed the lid.

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3. Once the battery has compled charging, unplug the cord

from the wall outlet, open the battery charger, and remove the charged battery from the charger.

Note: You can also use the battery charger as a carrying case for your extra battery.

Powering On or Off the Phone

1. Press and hold the key until the phone power-on

screen displays. The phone is logged into your home network and receives the signal from the network. You can now make or answer a call and use programs on the phone.

2. To turn off the phone, press and hold .

The Home Screen

The Home screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments, status indicators, the current date, time, and profile, and icons of programs that you have recently used. You can open a program directly by selecting its icon and pressing .

• To access the Home screen from anywhere, press .

• To customize the Home screen display, including the background, click Start > Settings > Display > Home Screen and press the key.

Home Screen Options

Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to choose from the options available in the following fields:

• Home screen layout

• Color scheme

The Home Screen

• Background image

• Time out

Start Menu Style

Use the Left and Right Navigation keys to choose from the Grid or List display options.

Dialer

Use the Left and Right Navigation keys to choose from the MS default and Samsung dialer style display options.

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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Topics Covered

•Basics

• Front View of Your Phone

• Rear View of Your Phone

• Display Layout

• Customizing the Home Screen

• Start menu screen

• Entering text

• Customizing Your Phone

• Power Settings

• Inserting the microSD memory card

This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that will are displayed when the phone is in use.

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Basics

This chapter explains basic information about using your phone, such as customizing your phone and using online help.

Home Screen

When you turn on your phone, the Home screen, the phone’s idle screen, appears. You can also access this screen by pressing from any program.

On the Home screen, you can view important information for the day or messages at a glance. You can also quickly switch to the programs you recently accessed.

Front View of Your Phone

The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:

Front View of Your Phone

Keys

The following list correlates to the front view illustration.

1. Power ON/OFF Button/Quick List key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off. When the device is on, a short press displays the Quick List screen.

2. Volume keys: Adjusts the earpiece volume or the to adjust the ringer volume in profile mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down. To reject an incoming call, press the Ignore soft key or press and hold the up or down volume key. This will send the call to your voicemail.

3. Headset/Power adapter jack/USB or data cable: Allows you to plug in the travel adapter (power), PC connection cable (data transfer), and optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.

4. OK key: Allows you to access the menu screen. It also allows you to accept choices when navigating through a menu.

5. Left Soft key (LSK): Allows you to select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left line on the display screen.

6. Home key: Short press to return to the Home Screen from any menu, submenu, or application. A long press will launch the Task Manager screen.

7. Send key: Short press to open the dialing screen. Press to make or answer a call. In standby mode, press the key once to access the Call History. If you press and hold the key down, you will initiate the most recent call from the

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Call History. During a call, press and hold will launch the speakerphone option. During a call, a short press will place the call on hold or unhold.

8. Voicemail key: allows you to press and hold to automatically dial your voicemail.

9. Built in QWERTY Keypad: allows you to enter numbers, letters, and characters using a full Qwerty keypad interface.

10. Silent mode: press the to place your device in silent mode.

11. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.

12. Messaging: A short press of the Messaging key allows you to access the SMS/MMS, Microsoft Mobile

Outlook

E-mail or other E-mail accounts you have

setup. A long press of this key will darken the screen to save battery life. Any key pressed will show the screen.

13. End key: Ends a call or exits a program. Press and hold this key for two seconds to lock they keypad. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input. When you receive an incoming call, press the Right Soft key Ignore. If you press the Right Soft key during a call, you access the Menu options.

14. Back/Clear key: Press to close the current menu and return to the previous menu or screen. While in any text edit screen, you can also press to backspace and clear text. Press and hold to clear all text in the field.

Rear View of Your Phone

15. Right Soft key (RSK): allows you to select softkey

actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom right line on the display screen.

16. 4-Way Navigation keys: This key allows you to scroll through phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode.

17. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone.

18. Earpiece: Used to listen to audio from your phone.

Rear View of Your Phone

Keys

The following list correlates to the rear view illustration.

1. microSD™ card slot: Your phone has an external memory port for a microSD card.

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2. Thumbwheel: used to navigate through menu options or

in your Contacts list. Press to select or execute the program selected.Press and hold to display the quick launcher.

3. Back/Clear key or Camera: A press will clear the entry or take you to the previous menu. A press and hold launches the camera to take a photo or to whatever option you have set for this key.

4. External Speaker: plays the audio during a call using the speakerphone option and plays music or video files using the Windows Media Player

5. Camera lens: the camera lens is used for taking pictures and videos.

6. Mirror: displays your reflection when taking pictures and videos.

Back Light

A back light illuminates the display and the keypad when you press any key. It turns off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, and/or dims the light, depending on the settings in the Start > Settings

> More > Power Management > Display time out

options.

To quickly turn your screen off, press and hold the .

Back Light When Keypad is Locked

When the back light dims and your keypad is locked you must follow the Unlock the Keypad instructions to display the screen image.

Rear View of Your Phone

To Lock the Keypad

To lock your keypad use the following steps.

1. Press and hold the key, or by pressing the to launch the Quick List. Select the Key lock option to lock your keypad.

2. Press the key to wake-up your handset to unlock the keypad.

To U n l o c k the Keypa d

To unlock your keypad use the following steps.

1. Press the Power ON/OFF Button .

2. Press the Left Soft Key (Unlock).

3. Press the key to unlock the keypad.

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Display Layout

Status Bar

The display has 3 areas. On the top line of the screen, the status bar displays icons to show your phone’s current status. Just below the display area, the Quick Launcher is displayed. And third is the Soft key command line.

The following icons can be displayed:

Shows the strength of the signal. You can also view the following service status:

Wireless is turned off

Display Layout

No wireless coverage

Shows full wireless coverage using data in the 3G coverage.

Appears when the ring type has been set to Vibrate in the current profile or the ring tone in Sounds has been set to Vibrate. Also, appears when the Silent profile is activated.

Appears when Bluetooth is activated. For details, see page 172.

Appears when a text (SMS) message or an Email message has been received.

Appears when a multimedia (MMS) message has been received.

Appears when a new voicemail has been received.

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If your SIM card provides multiple lines you could see the following icons: Appears when a new voicemail from line 1 has been received.

Appears when a new voicemail from line 2 has been received.

Appears when a new voicemail from both lines has been received.

Appears when there is a call you have missed

Appears when you have set incoming calls to be forwarded to another destination.

Accessing Information from the Home Screen

From the Home screen, you can:

• access your Contact List

• view upcoming appointments

• view unread text (SMS) messages, multimedia (MMS)

messages and Email messages

• access the most recently accessed programs

• change the profile option

To change information on each item:

1. From the Home screen, scroll to the item you want on the

Customizing the Home Screen

Quick Launcher by pressing the Navigation keys or spinning the Thumbwheel Up or Down, and press to access appointments or messages, or change the profile setting. For more information on changing these items, see the appropriate instructions for each task in this guide.

2. Press

or to return to the Home screen. To

change information on each item.

Note: To ensure that operations, such as moving or saving files, proceed to completion, wait at least 50 seconds before removing the battery.

Customizing the Home Screen

You can customize the Home screen according to your preferences.

Setting the Home Screen Properties

1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key.

2. Select Settings > Display > Home Screen press .

3. Press the Up or Down Navigation key to scroll to an

option.

4. Press the Left or Right key to change the setting.The following options are available:

䢇 Home screen layout: Select the layout to be used for the

Home screen.

䢇 Color scheme: Select the color scheme to be used for the

Home screen.

䢇 Background image: Select an image to use as a

background image on the Home screen.

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䢇 Time out: Specify the length of time the phone waits before

returning the display to the Home screen if the phone is not used.

5. When you have finished, press the Done soft key.

Note: If you delete the default display image, the homescreen layout may

not work normally.

Changing the Right Soft Key Function

Contacts is assigned by default to the right soft key on the Home screen. You can change the program assignment for the key.

1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key.

2. Select Settings > More... > Key Settings >Home Screen RSK. Press

3. Use the Left or Right Navigation keys to select the program you want in the Right soft key program field.

4. Use the keypad to enter the name to be displayed on the Home screen for the program in the Display name field.

5. When you have finished, press the Done soft key.

Note: The Right Soft Key display will show the setting you have set in this

step. If you miss a call, Call History will display. When you receive the SMS or MMS, Message is appeared.

Start menu screen

On the Start menu, you can access all of the programs in your phone. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key to open the Start menu screen.

Entering text

Opening programs or folders

Scroll to a program or a folder by pressing the Navigation keys and press to open it. If you have selected the List display option, you can also press the number key assigned to the program you want.

Switching between programs

Your phone is a multi-tasking device. You can run multiple programs at the same time and switch from one program to another. From any program, press or to switch to the Home screen. Then access another program from the Quick Launcher or Start menu.

Closing programs

Using Task Manager, you can end the programs which are currently open.

1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key and then the More soft key.

2. Select Applications > Task Manager and press press and hold the

key.

3. Scroll to a program, press the Stop soft key. To close all of the running programs, press the Menu soft key and select Stop all.

Entering text

Your phone is equipped with a QWERTY ( ) keypad to support easy and quick text input. You can enter text as you would when using a computer’s keyboard.

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The keys are labelled with alphabet on the lower half and numbers and symbols on the upper half. Press the key corresponding to the character you want to enter. To switch between using the upper case characters and lower case characters, press .

You can move the cursor by pressing the Navigation keys.

Note: To delete a character, press the key.

In addition, you can use the following function keys:

Press to delete characters.

Press to start a new line.

Press to change the text input mode to Upper/Lower case mode.

Press to change the text input mode to the symbols above the

letter.

Press to change the text input mode to Numeric input mode.

Press to change the text input mode to Symbols mode.

/ Press either of these keys or as a wildcard in place of the

unknown letter when you searching for a contact card in Contacts.

Customizing Your Phone

You can customize the phone settings to suit the way you work.

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