Samsung SGHI900L Users Manual

9. User Manual

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com

English (LTN). 08/2008. Rev. 1.

SGH-i900L

user manual

Using this manual

This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device.

For any topics not covered in this manual, please refer to the Help embedded in the Windows Mobile Professional operating system.

Instructional icons

Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:

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

Refer to—pages with related

information; for example:

p. 12 (represents "see page

12")

Followed by—the order of

→

options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Tap

Programs

(represents

Programs

)

Camera

Square brackets—device keys;

[ ]

for example: [ ] (represents the Power key)

Start

→

Camera

Start

, followed by

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.

Contents

Safety and usage information .......... 5

1. Enter text 13

Change the text input

method .......................................13

Change the default text

input method ...............................13

Enter text with Block

Recognizer ...................................14

Enter text with the

keyboard .....................................15

Enter text with Letter

Recognizer ...................................15

Enter text with

Samsung Keyboard .......................15

Enter text with

Samsung Keypad ..........................16

Enter text with

Samsung Phonepad ...................... 16

Enter text with Transcriber ............ 17

Create a sketch ............................18

2. Communication 19

Calls ........................................... 19

Messaging ................................... 20

3. Media 24

Camera ....................................... 24

Media Album ................................ 26

Photo Slides ................................28

Touch Player ................................ 29

Media Controller ...........................31

ShoZu ........................................ 31

Contents

Video Editor ................................ 33

Streaming Player ......................... 36

FM Radio .................................... 36

4. Personal productivity 38

Contacts ..................................... 38

Calendar ..................................... 40

Office Mobile ............................... 41

Notes ......................................... 43

Tasks ......................................... 43

Clock .......................................... 44

5. Web 46

Windows Live .............................. 46

Messenger .................................. 46

RSS Reader .................................48

Podcasts ......................................48

Google Launcher ..........................49

Google Maps ................................50

6. Connectivity 52

Bluetooth ....................................52

ActiveSync ...................................54

7. Additional programs 57

Games ........................................57

Java ...........................................57

Calculator ....................................57

Smart Converter ...........................58

Task Manager ..............................58

Contents

Task Switcher ..............................59

Search your device .......................59

Main Menu ...................................60

File Explorer ................................60

TV Out Viewer ..............................60

Digital Frame ...............................61

Smart Reader ..............................61

8. Troubleshooting 63

9. MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement 68

Index 78

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

Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing. Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music.

Install mobile devices and equipment with caution

Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid placing your device and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly.

Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care

• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.

• Never dispose of batteries 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.

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.

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.

• Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Handle your device carefully and sensibly

• Do not allow your device to get wet— liquids can cause serious damage. Do not handle your device with wet hands. Water damage to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty.

• Avoid using or storing your device in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts.

• Your device is a complex electronic device—protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage.

• Do not paint your device, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.

• Avoid using the device’s camera flash or light close to the eyes of children or animals.

• Your device and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.

Avoid interference with other electronic devices

Your device emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.

Important usage information

Use your device in the normal position

Avoid contact with your device’s internal antenna.

Allow only qualified personnel to service your device

Allowing unqualified personnel to service your de vi ce may re su lt i n d am age to yo ur device and will void your warranty.

Ensure maximum battery and charger life

• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten battery life.

• Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use.

• Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.

• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.

Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care

• Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or device.

• Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.

• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory cards.

• Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.

Ensure access to emergency services

Emergency calls from your device may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information

Your device conforms to U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications

equipment. These standards prevent the

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sale of mobile devices that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram of body tissue.

During testing, the maximum SAR values recorded for this model were:

Network Frequency

GSM 850

WCDMA 850

GSM 1900

WCDMA 1900

Specific Absorption Rate (W/ kg)

Held to ear Worn on body

* When used with accessories that contain

no metal and provide at least 1.5cm separation between the device (including

the antenna, whether extended or retracted) and the wearer's body.

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 FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone based on the compliance of all reported SAR levels with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. The authorization can be found on the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology website at http:// www.fc.gov/oet/ea (search for grantee code A3L and product code LSGHi900).

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. [Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts 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 will not play.] Learn more at www.divx.com/vod.

Enter text

With your device’s touch screen, you can type or write text and create drawings in notes, documents, and messages.

Change the text input method

When you need to enter text, tap an input panel icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and choose one of the following input methods for entering text:

• Block Recognizer

•Keyboard

• Letter Recognizer

• Samsung Keyboard

• Samsung Keypad

• Samsung Phonepad

•Transcriber

You can tap the input panel icon at any time to show or hide the input panel.

Some of the input methods may not be supported according to the language.

Change the default text input method

1. From any text field, tap the arrow

next to the input panel icon.

Options...

2. Tap

Enter text

3. From the an input method.

4. Tap .

Input Method

You can also set options for some input methods.

tab, choose

Enter text with Block Recognizer

Write individual letters and numbers in text in the Palm Graffiti style.

1. Tap the input panel icon.

2. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select

Block Recognizer

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 writing area.

Drag your finger upward to change case ( Tap once on the screen to enter symbols ( to ).

To view demonstrations of how to write characters, tap .

123

ABC, Abc

abc

will change

, or

abc

Enter text with the keyboard

1. Tap the input panel icon.

2. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select

3. Tap characters to enter your text.

To switch to numbers and symbols, tap

123

. To access special characters, tap

áü

Keyboard

Enter text with Letter Recognizer

Write individual letters and numbers on the touch screen.

1. Tap the input panel icon.

2. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select

Letter Recognizer

Enter text

3. Write each character in the writing area at the bottom of the screen:

• Write upper-case letters in the column on the left side of the writing area.

• Write lower-case letters in the column in the middle of the writing area.

• Write numbers and symbols in the

123

column on the right side of the

writing area.

To view demonstrations of how to write characters, tap .

ABC

abc

Enter text with Samsung Keyboard

1. Tap the input panel icon.

2. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select

Samsung Keyboard

Enter text

3. Tap characters to enter your text. To enter upper-case letters, tap . To enter numbers and symbols, tap

Enter text with Samsung Keypad

1. Tap the input panel icon.

2. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select

3. Tap characters to enter your text. In T9 mode, tap the appropriate keys

to enter an entire word. In ABC mode, tap the appropriate key until the character you want appears. In Number mode, tap the appropriate

key to enter a number. In Symbol mode, tap the appropriate

key to enter a symbol.

Samsung Keypad

Enter text with Samsung Phonepad

1. Tap the input panel icon.

2. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select

3. Tap characters to enter your text. In T9 mode, tap the appropriate keys

to enter an entire word. In ABC mode, tap the appropriate key

until the character you want appears. In Number mode, tap the appropriate key to enter a number. In Symbol mode, tap the appropriate

key to enter a symbol.

Samsung Phonepad

Enter text with Transcriber

With Transcriber, you can write anywhere on the screen. Unlike Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer, you can use cursive (joined-up) handwriting to write complete words.

1. Tap the input panel icon.

2. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select

3. Write legibly anywhere on the screen.

4. Pause and allow Transcriber to convert your writing to text.

You can access the following tools from the Transcriber toolbar:

Tap To

Transcriber

Change Transcriber options

Tap To

View demonstrations of how to write characters

Open the list of punctuation marks, symbols, and numbers

Change the input mode to

A, a

Insert a space

Start a new line

Move the cursor to the left

Move the cursor to the right

Clear your input

Open the Help application

, or

Enter text

123

Enter text

Create a sketch

With Notes, you can create and capture sketches.

Start

→

Draw

→

1. From the Today screen, tap

Programs

2. Tap

3. Make a stroke that crosses at least three ruled lines to start a drawing frame.

Sketches that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing.

4. Continue your sketch with strokes.

To edit the sketch, tap

Tap and hold the sketch until the selection handles appear. You can then tap and hold the handles to drag or resize the sketch or tap options.

New

→

Notes

to access other

Communication

Your device allows you to send and receive many types of calls and messages over cellular networks and the wireless web.

Calls

Learn to use your device’s call functions. For basic call functions, see the Quick Start Guide.

Call an international number

1. Press [ ].

2. Tap

Keypad

if necessary.

3. Press and hold to insert the + character (this replaces the international access code).

4. Press the number keys to enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then tap or press [] to dial.

5. To end the call, press [ ].

Make a call from the contact list

1. From the Today screen, tap

Phonebook

2. Scroll to a contact and tap the contact’s name.

3. Tap the number you want to dial.

4. To end the call, press [ ].

to open your contact list.

To search for a contact, tap and enter a few letters of the contact’s name.

Start →

Communication

Make a call from Call History

1. From the Today screen, tap

Programs

2. Select a call log by using the dropdown menu at the top left of the screen.

3. Scroll to a contact and tap the contact’s name.

4. Tap the number you want to dial.

5. To end the call, press [ ].

→

Call Log

Start →

Forward calls

1. From the Today screen, tap

Settings

2. From the

Forwarding

3. Tap a forwarding option and enter a phone number.

→

Phone

Services

→

Get Settings...

tab, tap

Start →

Call

4. Tap .

Bar (block) calls

1. From the Today screen, tap

Settings

2. From the

Barring

3. Tap the type of calls you want to bar.

4. Tap .

→

Phone

Services

→

tab, tap

Get Settings...

Start →

Call

Messaging

Learn to use messaging functions. For instructions on entering text, see "Enter

p. 13

text."

Send a text message

1. From the Today screen, tap

Messaging

→

Messaging

Start →

2. Tap

Menu → New

3. Enter a destination number or tap

→

contact.

4. Tap the message body.

5. Enter your message text.

6. Tap

Send

Add Recipients

to send the message.

to select a

Send a multimedia message

1. From the Today screen, tap

Messaging

2. Tap

3. Enter a destination number or tap

contact.

4. Tap the subject field and enter a message subject.

Tap multimedia message.

→

Messaging

Menu → New

→

Yes

to change the message to a

Add Recipients

Start →

to select a

Communication

5. Tap the message body.

6. Enter your message text.

Menu → Toolbar

7. Tap

8. Tap an attachment icon to add a file to the message:

• : attach a picture

• : attach a music file

• : attach a video

• : capture and attach a photo

• : record and attach a voice memo

• : record and attach a video

Send

9. Tap

to send the message.

Send an email message

1. From the Today screen, tap

Messaging

2. Tap the name of an email account.

Start →

Communication

3. Tap

Menu → New

4. Enter the recipient’s address in the to field or tap to select a contact.

The Cc and Bcc fields are located above the from field.

5. Tap the subject field and enter a message subject.

6. Tap the message body.

7. Enter your message text.

8. To add an attachment, tap

Insert

→

9. Tap

Send

Menu → Add Recipient...

Menu →

an attachment type.

to send the message.

Retrieve emails from a web server

Before you retrieve email messages from an internet service provider or VPN connection, you must create an email account.

To retrieve messages from your Outlook account, see "Synchronise your data."

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1. From the Today screen, tap

Messaging

2. Tap the name of an email account.

3. Tap

Menu → Send/Receive

Start →

View messages

You can access message folders for all your messaging accounts (email, SMS, and MMS) in one location.

To view messages,

1. From the Today screen, tap

Messaging

2. Tap

Messaging

or the name of an email account. The Inbox for the account you selected will open.

• While viewing message folders, you can switch message folders or accounts by using the drop-down menu at the top left of the screen.

• While viewing a message, tap the screen twice. You can zoom in on the screen to view the message text.

Start →

Communication

Media

Learn to use the Camera, Media Album, Photo Slides, Touch Player, Media Controller, ShoZu, Video Editor, Streaming Player, and FM Radio. To learn about your device’s other media functions, refer to the Windows Mobile Help.

Available programs may differ depending on your service provider or region.

Camera

Your device allows you to take digital photos (jpg format) or record videos (3gp format).

Capture a photo

1. Press and hold [Camera].

2. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape orientation. Camera is always activated in landscape orientation.

3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments (see "Adjust Camera settings").

4. Press the trackpad or [Camera] to capture the image.

5. Tap to save the photo and return to the viewfinder.

View a photo

1. From the viewfinder, tap .

2. Scroll to the photo you want.

Adjust Camera settings

From the viewfinder, tap an icon, and then tap a setting.

Icon Function

Mode (switch to camcorder)

Shot mode

Scene mode

Picture size

Camera settings

Flash

Focus

White balance

Quick view

Media

Record video

1. Press and hold [Camera].

2. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape orientation.

Camera is always activated in landscape orientation.

3. Tap to launch the camcorder.

4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments (see "Adjust Camcorder settings").

5. Press the trackpad or [Camera] to begin recording.

6. When you have finished, tap , or press the trackpad or [Camera] to stop recording.

7. Tap to save the video and return to the viewfinder.

Media

Play a video

1. From the viewfinder, tap .

2. Scroll to the video you want.

3. Tap to play it.

Adjust Camcorder settings

From the viewfinder, tap an icon, and then tap a setting.

Icon Function

Mode (switch to camera)

Recording mode

Resolution

Video settings

Focus

White balance

Icon Function

Quick view

Media Album

With Media Album, you can view and access all the files and folders on your device.

View a photo

1. From the Today screen, tap

Programs →

2. If necessary, tap

DCIM →

3. Tap a thumbnail to open it.

Media Album

My Storage →

100SSCAM

Start →

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