Samsung SGHX686 Users Manual

* 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.

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

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-1 1514A

English (LTN). 05/2006. Rev. 1.0

(

SGH-X686 User’s Guide

)

Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

Important

safety

precautions

Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

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 m edical 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 inte rference, which could affect their performance.

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.

• 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.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 80.

Important safety precautions

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 ref er 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.

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[ <

Indicates that you can get more information on the referenced page.

Indicates that you nee d 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, <

[]

• Camera and camcorder

Special

•Music player

•Bluetooth

Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video.

features of your phone

Play music files using your phone as a music player.

Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology.

•Web browser

Access the wireless web to get upto-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.

• 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.

Special features of your phone

•Java

Enjoy Java™-based embedded games and download new games.

•Alarm

Use your phone as an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning or notify you of an impending event.

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

Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <

1 Call log

1 Recent contacts 2 Missed calls 3 Dialled calls 4 Received calls 5 Delete all 6 Call time 7 Call cost

2 Phonebook

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 Application s

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

1 Home 2 Bookmarks 3 http:// 4 WAP profile 5 Clear cache

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1 Create message 2 My messages 3 Te mp lat es 4 Delete all 5 Settings 6 Memory status

6 File manager

1 Images 2 Videos 3 Music 4 Sounds 5 Other files 6 Memory status

7 Calendar

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1 Time and date

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2 Phone settings

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3 Display settings 4 Sound settings

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5 Network services

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6 Bluetooth

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7 Security

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8 Connection settings

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9 Reset settings p. 57 p. 58

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Unpack

Make sure you have each item

You r phon e

Keys, features, and locations

Phone

Battery User’s Guide

Travel Adapter

You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.

Earpiece

Main display

Navigation keys

(Up/Down/ Left/Right)

Headset jack

Left soft key

Volume key

Dial key

Alphanumeric

keys

Special

function keys

Web access/ Confirm key

Right soft key Power on/off/

Menu exit key

Correct/Delete key

Microphone

Camera lens Camera key

External display

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.

Insert the SIM card.

Install the battery.

Reattach the cover.

Plug the travel adapter into the phone.

If the phone is already on, first turn it off by pressing and holding [].

Make sure that the gold-colored contacts on the card are face down.

Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

Get started

When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the wall outlet.

Power on or off

Switch on

1. Open the phone.

Remove the adapter from the phone.

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.

Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.

Switch off

2. Press and hold [ ].

3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>.

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ].

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 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.

[1]

to access

Get started

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.

Display

Layout

Icons

Menu Contacts

Icons

display various icon s.

Text and graphics

display messages, instructions, and information you enter.

Soft key function indicators

show the current functions assigned to the soft keys.

Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area; you

cannot make or receive calls GPRS network Roaming network Call diverting feature ac tivep. 70

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 (Vibr a tio n ) Silent mode (Mute) Mute mode, during a call New message New voicemail Alarm setp. 40 Battery power level

* Depending on your country or s ervice provider, the

icons shown on the display may vary.

Access menu functions

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.

Select Back

Press the right soft key to retu rn to the previous menu level.

Get started

Select an option

1. Press a desired soft key.

2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.

3. Press <

4. To exit, choose either of the

Select

confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.

following methods.

•Press <

one level.

• Press [ ] to return to Idle

mode.

> or [ ] to

Back

> to move up

Customize your phone

Display language

Call ringer melody

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings

2. Select a language.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings Ringtone

2. Select a ringtone category .

3. Select a ringtone.

4. Press <

Settings

→

Language

Settings

→

Incoming call

Save

→

Phone

Sound

→

Use shortcuts

Press the number key corresponding to the option you want.

Idle mode wallpaper

Menu mode skin color

You can set wallpaper for the idle screen on the main display.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings display

2. Select an image or a video clip category.

3. Select an image or a video clip.

4. Press <

5. Press <

You can change the color for the display components, such as title bars and highlight bars.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings

2. Select a color pattern.

Settings

→

Wallpaper →

Select Save

Settings

→

Skin

→

Display

→

Display

Main

Menu shortcuts

Silent mode

You can set the Na v igation ke ys to function as shortcuts to access your favorite menus.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings

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.

Settings

→

Shortcuts

→

Phone

Get started

Phone lock

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 < and select

Security password

2. Enter the default password,

00000000

3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <OK>.

4. Enter the new password again and press <OK>.

5. Select

6. Select

7. Enter the password and press <OK>.

Settings

→

Change

, and press <OK>.

Phone lock Enable

→

Make/Answer calls

Make a call

Answer a call

Adjust the volume during a call

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 [ / ].

Step outside the phone

Begin with your camera, the music player, the web browser, and other special features

Use the camera

View a photo

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Images

2. Select the photo you want.

File manager

→

Photos

→

Step outside the phone

Take a photo

1. Open the phone.

2. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn o n 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

another photo.

> to take

Record a video

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

another video.

> to record

Step outside the phone

Play a video

Play music

Copy music files to the phone

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Videos

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

File manager

→

Video clips

→

Create a play list

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Music player

2. Press <

Add to playlist Add files

3. For select the files you want and press <

4. Press < music player screen.

Applications

Options

Add files

Select Back

> and select → Add all

, press [ ] to

> to return to the

→

Play music files

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.

•/: adjusts the volume.

• Down: stops playback.

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.

Launch the web browser

Navigate the web

In Idle mode, press [ ].

• T o 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 <

Step outside the phone

Use Phonebook

Add a contact

To the phone’s memory:

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <

2. Select

3. Specify contact information:

4. Press <

Save contact

→

a number type.

First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Caller ID, Ringtone, Group, and Memo.

Save

contact.

Options

→

Phone

> to save the

Find a contact

To the SIM card:

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <

2. Select

3. Enter a name.

4. Press <

1. In Idle mode, press

2. Select a contact.

3. Scroll to a number and press

Save contact

Save

contact.

Contacts

[ ] to dial, or press [ ] to edit contact information.

Options

→

SIM

> to save the

Create and send a name card

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

namecard

2. Specify your contact information.

3. Press < name card.

4. To send the name card, press <

Options

via

Phonebook

Save

> to save the

> and select

→

a sending method.

→ My

Send

Send messages

Send a text message (SMS)

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Enter the message tex t.

3. Press <

4. Enter destination numbers.

5. Press [ ] to send the

and select

Create message → message

Save and send

message.

Messaging

Options

> and select or

→

Text

Send only

Step outside the phone

Send a multimedia message (MMS)

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Create message → Multimedia message

2. Select

3. Enter the message subject and press [ ].

Messaging

Subject

→

Step outside the phone

Send a multimedia message (MMS)

(continued)

4. Select

5. For

6. For

7. Select

8. Enter the message text and

9. Press <

10.Enter destination numbers or

11.Press [ ] to send the

Image and video

Sound

Image and video

Add image

add an image or a video clip.

and add a sound clip.

press [ ].

Send

addresses.

message.

Sound

Message

Options

Add video

, select

> and select

, select

and

Add sound

View messages

View a text message

View a multimedia message

When a notification app ear s :

1. Press <

2. Select the message from the

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Select an SMS message ( ).

When a notification app ear s :

1. Press <

2. Select the message from the

View

Inbox.

and select

messages

View

Inbox.

Messaging

→

Inbox

→

View a multimedia message

(continued)

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

messages

2. Select an MMS message ( ).

Messaging

→

Inbox

→

Use Bluetooth

Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely.

Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Bluetooth Search for new devices

2. Select a device.

3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.

When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete.

Settings

→

My devices

→

Step outside the phone

Turn on Bluetooth

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Bluetooth

2. Select

find your phone.

Settings

→

Activation

My phone’s visibility

to allow the other devices to

→

→ On.

→

Send data

1. Access an application,

Phonebook, File manager Calendar

2. Scroll to an item.

3. Press <

Send via

Options

> and select

→ Bluetooth

, or

Step outside the phone

Send data

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Receive data

4. Select a device.

5. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>.

To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active and its visibility must be enabled.

1. When a device attemp ts to access your phone, press <

Yes

> to permit the

connection.

2. If necessary, press < confirm that you are willing to receive.

Yes

> to

Enter text

AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes

You can enter text for some features, such as Messaging, Phonebook, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode.

Changing the text input mode

• Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 mode ( ) and AB mode ( ).

• Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number mode ( ).

• Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.

Using AB mode

Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display .

Key

(Creating an SMS message with GSM-Alphabet encoding)

Characters in order displayed

Upper case

Lower case

Enter text

Other AB mode operations

• To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same k ey , w ait for the curs or to move to the right auto matically or press [Ri ght]. Then, enter the next letter.

• Press [ ] to insert a spa ce .

• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.

•Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display.

Using T9 mode

T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.

Entering a word in T9 mode

1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter.

For example, press [4], [3], [5], [5], and [6] to enter Hello in T9 mode.

T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.

2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.

3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative wor d choices for the keys that you have pressed.

For example, Of and Me use [6] and [3].

4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next word.

Other T9 mode operations

• Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically.

• Press [ ] to insert a space.

• Press the Navigation keys to mov e th e cursor.

• Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display.

Adding a word to the T9 dictionary

This feature may not be available for some languages.

1. Enter the word that you want to add.

2. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key presses. When there are no more alternative words,

Add

appears on the bottom line.

3. Press <

4. Enter the word you want using AB mode and press <OK>.

Add

Using Number mode

Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

Using Symbol mode

Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols.

To Press

display more symbols [Up] or [Down]. select a symbol the corresponding

clear the entered symbols [C]. insert the symbols <OK>.

number key.

Call functions

Advanced calling features

Making a call

1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number.

• Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display. You can move the cursor to edit an incorrect digit.

•

Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers

2. Press [ ].

3. When you want to end the call, press [ ].

Making an international call

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0]. The + character appears.

2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press [ ].

Call functions

Redialing recent numbers

1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers.

2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ ].

Making a call from Phonebook

Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook.

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You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently dialed numbers to specific number keys.p. 34

You can quickly dial a number from the SIM card using its location number assigned when stored.

1. In Idle mode, enter a location number and press [].

2. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll through other numbers.

3. Press <

Dial

> or [ ] to dial the number you want.

Answering a call

When you receive a call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image.

Press <

> or [ ] to answer the call.

Tips for answering a call

• When

• Press <

• Press and hold [ / ] to reject a call or mute the

Anykey answer

any key, except for <

Active folder

the phone.p. 67

Reject

ringer, depending on the

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Reject

is active, you can simply open

> or [ ] to reject a call.

is active, you can press

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Volume key

setting.

Viewing missed calls

If you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed.

1. Press <

2. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls.

3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want.

View

Using the headset

Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone.

Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the phone. The button on the headset works as follows:

To Press

redial the last call and hold the button twice. answer a call the button. end a call the button.

Options during a call

You can access a number of functions during a call.

Adjusting the volume during a call

Use [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call. Press [ ] to increase the volume level and [ ] to

decrease the volume level.

Placing a call on hold/Retrieving

Press <

Hold

Retrieve

> to place a call on hold, or press

> to retrieve the call.

Making a second call

You can make another call if your network supports this function.

1. Press <

2. Make the second call in the normal way.

3. Press <

4. Press <

5. To end the current call, press [ ].

Hold

> to put the call on hold.

Swap

> to switch between the calls.

Options

the call on hold.

> and select

End held call

to end

Answering a second call

You can answer an incoming call while already on the phone, if your network supports this function. and you have activated the call waiting feature.p. 71

1. Press [ ] to answ er the call. The first call is automatically put on hold.

2. Press <

Swap

> to switch between the calls.

Call functions

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