Samsung SGH-i620 User's Guide

SmartphoneSGH-i620User’s Guide

Getting started10Rear viewKeys of your deviceQuick List key (shortpress)/Camera key (longpress)Headset/Power adapter/USB or data cable jackBattery cov

Organiser1002. On the summary screen:• To edit the contact information, press the Menu soft key and select Edit.• To send an SMS message, press the Me

Organiser101Adding a number or address to the Speed Dial listYou can assign a shortcut number to a phone number for speed dialling or to an email or U

Organiser102Copying from the SIM card to Contacts1. On the contact list, select the contact card stored on the SIM card.2. Press the Menu soft key and

Organiser103Deleting a contact card1. On the contact list, select a contact card.2. Press the Menu soft key and select Delete Contact or Delete SIM Co

Organiser104Setting an alarm1. On the Alarm screen, select one of Alarm 1 to Alarm 6. 2. Set each alarm option.3. Press the Done soft key.Stopping an

Organiser1052. Fill in each field.From the Reminder field, you can set a reminder to alert you to the appointment at the specified interval.From the S

Organiser106Viewing an appointment1. Select the calendar view by pressing the Week, Month, or Agenda soft key.2. In each view, select the date you wan

Organiser107Sending an appointmentYou can send an appointment item as a Calendar file to another device via an active Bluetooth connection.To send via

Organiser108D-DayIn D-Day, you can calculate how many days are left before or have passed since a specific event.To open D-Day:On the Home screen, pre

Organiser109Editing D-Day categoriesYou can change the names and icons of D-Day categories.1. From the counter list, press the Menu soft key and selec

Getting started11• Press to close the current menu and return to the previous menu or screen.• Press to delete characters in a text input field.• Pres

Organiser110Creating a task note1. Press the Up Navigation key.2. Enter your task information in the Enter new task here field.3. When you have finish

Organiser111Voice NotesIn any program where you can write on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by record

Organiser112Deleting a voice note1. On the voice note list, scroll to a voice note.2. Press the Menu soft key and select Delete.3. Press the Yes soft

Organiser113On the World Clock screen, press the Menu soft key. The following options are available:•Clear: allows you to remove an assigned time zone

1147MultimediaCameraWith the built-in camera of your device, you can take photos or record videos of people or events while on the move. Your device p

Multimedia115Setting camera optionsYou can customise the camera settings. Once you change the camera settings, the corresponding icons display at the

Multimedia116Using the keypad shortcutsYou can use the keypad to customise your camera settings when you are in the photo preview screen.• , : switch

Multimedia117• Press the Up or Down Navigation key to zoom in or out on your subject.• Press the Left or Right Navigation key to adjust the brightness

Multimedia118•Quality: allows you to select an image quality setting.•White Balance: allows you to select a white balance mode to adjust the colour ba

Multimedia119Playing video clipsTo view the video clips you have recorded, press the Album soft key in Camcorder mode. The list of the video clips in

Getting started12Installing the SIM cardWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscripti

Multimedia120•Camcorder: You can customise the settings for Camcorder mode.Default Prefix: allows you to change the default prefix of video names.Soun

Multimedia121Note: If you have stored too many files in memory, the operation speed of the system slows down. Using an optional memory card helps you

Multimedia122Windows Media Player automatically retrieves the media files from the folder where the files are copied and you can search them from the

Multimedia1239. Click Start Sync.The selected files are converted and copied to the location you selected in step 7.Using librariesA library is a file

Multimedia124•Open URL: allows you to specify a URL address for a streaming service.•Properties: displays information about the selected file.•Player:

Multimedia125Use the following options during playback:• To adjust the Windows Media volume, press the Up or Down Navigation key. You can view the vol

Multimedia126Note: To play streaming media, you must be connected to a network. For more information on creating a remote connection between your devi

Multimedia127Opening the playlistOn the player screen, press the Now Playing soft key. You can use various options by pressing the Menu soft key.Editi

Multimedia128•Network: Change the connection speed and protocol for playing music and streaming video.•Library: Select whether the player screen or th

Multimedia129Accessing audio and video servicesFrom the Podcast screen, select Podcasts. You will be connected to the corresponding website which allo

Getting started13Inserting the SIM card1. Remove the battery cover.2. Insert and slide the SIM card, as shown, ensuring that the gold-coloured contact

Multimedia130Adobe Flash LiteAdobe Flash Lite is the Flash technology specially developed for mobile phones.You can view flash files using this progra

Multimedia131Note: Adobe Flash Lite 2.1 supports contents developed for flash 7. Depending on the file size, and memory capacity, some of the flash fi

Multimedia132• To set the picture as wallpaper for the Home screen or caller ID image for a contact card, press the Menu soft key and select Set as →

Multimedia1333. Enter the file name and select the file type and location.4. Press the Search soft key. The device searches the file folders and lists

Multimedia134Copying or moving a file1. From the file folder list, open the folder you want and scroll to the file you want.2. Press the Menu soft key

Multimedia135Customising My Files settingsFrom the file list, press the Menu soft key and select Options to access the following options:•Views: allow

1368Extra programsGamesYour device includes fun games, such as Bubble Breaker and Solitaire, in Games. You can download and play new Java games in Jav

Extra programs137You can customise the game options such as play sounds, game style, or ball colour by pressing the Menu soft key and selecting Option

Extra programs138CalculatorThe calculator allows you to perform general mathematical functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and div

Extra programs139Smart ConverterIn Smart Converter, you can perform unit conversions.1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key.2. Select Applica

Getting started14Installing the batteryYour device is powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery.Installing the battery1. Remove the battery cover, if n

Extra programs140StopwatchYou can measure elapsed time interval.1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key.2. Select Applications → Accessories →

Extra programs141Viewing a document1. After opening the viewer program for the document you want to open, press the File soft key and select Open.2. S

Extra programs142File ManagerThe File Manager program allows you to open an explorer window similar to a desktop Windows based system. The explorer wi

Extra programs143Using file management optionsFrom the file directory, press the Menu soft key to access the following options:•Search: Search for a f

Extra programs144Managing running programs• To activate a program, press the Menu soft key and select Activate.• To close a program, press the Stop so

Extra programs145SIM ManagerThe SIM Manager application enables you to create or view the contacts stored on the SIM card.Using SIM contactsYou can ac

Extra programs146Viewing your own numberYou can store your phone numbers with separate descriptive names. Changes made with this option do not affect

1479Getting connectedYou can use your device to exchange information with other mobile devices as well as your desktop computer, a network, or the Int

Getting connected1483. Press to activate the Bluetooth feature.4. Press the Done soft key.Setting Bluetooth profilesYou can change the settings for

Getting connected149Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth device1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key.2. Select Settings → More... → Co

Getting started15Removing the battery1. If necessary, press and hold (located at the top-right of your device) until the power-off image displays.2.

Getting connected150Using the device optionsWhen you press the Menu soft key from the device list, you can access the following options:•Edit: allows

Getting connected1514. Search for and pair with the device.The device searches for devices within range and displays a list of available devices.If th

Getting connected152Internet SharingUsing Internet Sharing, you can set your device to be used as an external modem for another device or computer whe

Getting connected153Connecting to the Internet or your networkYou can use the Connections settings to create GPRS, proxy, and Virtual Private Network

Getting connected154• Description: Enter a name for the connection.• Connects to: Select a network type for which the connection will be used.• Access

Getting connected155• Connects from: Select the type of network from which you will connect.• Connects to: Select the type of network to which you wil

Getting connected156• Connects from: Select the type of network from which you will connect to VPN (typically The Internet).• Connects to: Select the

Getting connected157Adding a URL exceptionSome URL addresses for web pages on your company intranet may use periods, for example: intranet.companyname

15810TroubleshootingGeneral problemsProblem Description & Solution“The SIM card is missing or is not valid. You can still make emergency calls if

Troubleshooting159The bars next to disappear • If you have just turned on your device, wait for about 2 minutes, until your device finds the network

Getting started16Note: The following illustration shows the correct and incorrect method for connecting the adapter. Verify the arrow on the adapter i

Troubleshooting160“PIN code” appears• You are using your device for the first time. You must enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) supplied w

Troubleshooting161Call problemsProblem Description & SolutionI have entered a number but it was not dialled• Be sure that you have pressed .• Che

Troubleshooting162Power and charging problemsThe audio quality of the call is poor• Adjust the voice volume by pressing or .• Check the signal stren

Troubleshooting163The battery’s standby time is shorter than expected• Batteries are subject to wear and tear. Standby time may grow shorter as time p

Troubleshooting164Program problemsThe device turns off when the adapter is connectedDust on the contacts may cause unexpected power-off or charging pr

Troubleshooting165Internet Explorer“Your Internet connection is not configured properly. Please verify your settings in Connections.” displaysInsert p

Troubleshooting166BluetoothI cannot end a Bluetooth connectionIf another device is connected to your device, you can end the connection by deactivatin

Troubleshooting167I cannot connect to the remote Bluetooth stereo headsetEnsure that the correct passkey was entered on the device during the connecti

Troubleshooting168If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of:• the model and serial numbers of your device• your warra

16911Regulatory noticesSAR certification informationThis phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.Your mobile p

Getting started17Low battery warningWhen the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Main Battery v

Regulatory notices170SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in al

Regulatory notices171•GSM11.10• ANSI/IEEE C.95.1-1992- specific absorption rate in mobile phone emission condition for body health• FCC part 15 and pa

Regulatory notices172• There are noticeable signs of overheating.• The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions.Av

Regulatory notices173Safety precautions for power supply unitUse the correct external power source: A product should be operated only from the type of

Regulatory notices174• Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children and pets. They may inadvertently damage the

Regulatory notices175• If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too close to the eyes of people or animals. This may cause damage to their ey

Regulatory notices176• SOFTWARE includes software already installed on the DEVICE (“DEVICE Software”) and MS software contained on the CD-ROM disk (“C

Regulatory notices177Microsoft® Outlook®. If Microsoft Outlook is included with your Device, the following terms apply to your use of Microsoft Outloo

Regulatory notices178• NOTICE REGARDING THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD. The DEVICE Software may include MPEG-4 visual decoding technology. MPEG LA, L.L.C.

Regulatory notices179If the DEVICE Software includes phone functionality, you may not permanently transfer any of your rights under this EULA with reg

182The basicsThis chapter explains basic information about using your device, such as customising your device and using online help.Using the Home scr

Regulatory notices180A list of revoked DRM Software is sent to your DEVICE whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or fro

Regulatory notices181•Internet-Based Services Components. The DEVICE Software may contain components that enable and facilitate the use of certain Int

Regulatory notices182•Links to Third Party Sites. The DEVICE Software may provide you with the ability to link to third party sites through the use of

Regulatory notices183•RECOVERY MEDIA. If SOFTWARE is provided by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. on separate media labeled “Recovery Media” you may use

Regulatory notices184EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that the SOFTWARE is subject to U.S. and European Union export jurisdiction. You agree to co

Regulatory notices185USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SH

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) For the following product:GSM900/GSM1800/GSM1900 with BluetoothPortable Cellular Telephone(Product description)S

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.*

The basics19Appears when you are roaming out of your home service area and logged onto a different GPRS network.Appears when a 3G (UMTS) connection is

Table of contentsCHAPTER 1 Getting startedWhat’s in the box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Getting to know your device

The basics20Accessing information from the Home screenFrom the Home screen, you can:• check the service status and the current time and date• view mis

The basics212. Access items in the selected program by pressing the Navigation keys or sliding the thumbwheel.For more information on these items, see

The basics224. When you have finished, press the Done soft key.Start menu screenOn the Start menu, you can access all of the programs in your device.

The basics23Closing programsUsing Task Manager, you can end the programs which are currently open. 1. On the Home screen, press and hold .2. Scroll t

The basics24• : allows you to change the text input mode. You can switch between ABC mode and T9 mode in which displays the word choices for your key

The basics25Time and date settingsThe Date and Time setting enables you to set the date, time, and time zone.1. On the Home screen, press the Start so

The basics26Power settingsYou can conserve battery power by adjusting the time-out settings for the display.1. On the Home screen, press the Start sof

The basics27Accessibility settingsYou can configure the options to increase the accessibility to your device’s functions.1. On the Home screen, press

The basics28You can change device sounds by choosing types or sounds for each event.To choose a ringtone for the call ringer:1. On the Home screen, pr

The basics29To choose a keypad tone:1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key.2. Select Settings → Sounds → Keypad Tone.3. Select a keypad tone.

Table of contents3Using the Dialling screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The basics30To customise profiles:1. On the Profiles screen, scroll to the profile you want.2. Press the Menu soft key and select Edit.3. Change the s

The basics311. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key.2. Select Settings → More... → More... → More... → Error Reporting.3. Select Enable or Dis

The basics32• Strong alphanumeric: Use an alphanumeric password. A password must be more than 7 characters and contain at least 3 of uppercase and low

The basics33Locking the SIM cardWhen SIM Lock is enabled, your device works only with the current SIM card. To use another SIM card, you must enter th

The basics34Changing the call barring PasswordYou can change the default call barring password supplied by your service provider.1. On the Home screen

The basics35Side key settingYou can change the program assigned to the user-defined function key, , to your favourite program.1. On the Home screen, p

The basics36Assigning a shortcut to a key1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key.2. Scroll to the program you want to assign to a key.3. Press

The basics37Searching for itemsYour device provides a search program, Smart Search, to allow you to easily search for data or media files in your devi

The basics38Setting up the search optionsYou can change the search options for each item type to provide the device with more specific information to

The basics39Locking the touch keysYou can lock the touch keys on the device to keep any accidental key presses from causing a program’s launch or devi

Table of contents4CHAPTER 7 MultimediaCamera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Windows Media Player. . . . .

The basics40Inserting the memory cardPush the memory card into the slot with the label side face down until it clicks into place. The card is secure w

The basics41Formatting the memory card1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key.2. Select Settings → More... → More... → Memory Information.3. P

The basics421. On the Home screen, press the Start soft key and select Settings → More... → More... → About. Check the version of your device.2. Downl

The basics43Adding a program directly from the InternetFirst you need to determine what your device and processor type is so that you know which versi

The basics44Managing certificatesOn your device you can add and delete public key certificates. You can store the following two types of certificates

The basics45Resetting your deviceYou can reset your device’s settings and clear all added data from memory.Resetting the device1. On the Home screen,

The basics46Changing the reset passwordYou can change the reset password to prevent the device from being reset by unauthorised people.1. On the Home

473SynchronisationUsing Microsoft® ActiveSync®, you can synchronise data on your desktop computer with the data on your device. Synchronisation compar

Synchronisation48Installing ActiveSyncBefore beginning synchronisation, you must install ActiveSync on your desktop computer using the supplied CD-ROM

Synchronisation49Customising connection settingsTo establish a connection between your computer and the device, you must enable the connections you wa

Table of contents5Call problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161Power and charging problems . . . . . . . . . . . .

Synchronisation50The connection is established and the Microsoft ActiveSync window appears. The synchronisation automatically begins.Notes: • When an

Synchronisation51When you enter the same passcode on your computer, paring is finished.8. Enter a display name for the computer and press the Next sof

Synchronisation52Note: To synchronise Bluetooth devices with a compatible computer, the computer must have the Bluetooth stack for Windows XP Service

Synchronisation53Note: For more information on the conditions that must be met on the computer and how to change synchronisation options, see ActiveSy

Synchronisation54• Advanced: You can set how to handle a data conflict between your device and computer, and set an event logging type.• Back: You can

554Call functionsThis chapter explains all of the call functions provided by your device.Turning the phone functions on and offYou can choose to turn

Call functions56Using the Dialling screenWhen you press , the Dialling screen opens. You can view the most recent calls you have dialled, received, a

Call functions57To make a video call:1. On the Home screen, enter a number including an area code.2. Press the Menu soft key and select Video call.Adv

Call functions58Alternatively, if you do not remember the position of a number, access the Speed Dial list:1. On the Home screen, press the Start soft

Call functions59Making an international call1. Press and hold until the + sign appears. The + replaces the international access code.2. Enter the fu

6Important safety precautionsRead these guidelines before using your wireless device. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.Drive sa

Call functions60Answering or ignoring a callWhen a call comes in and the device rings or vibrates, depending on the ringer setting:• Press the Answer

Call functions61Using In-call optionsDuring a call, you can access various options by pressing the Menu soft key. For a voice call, the following opti

Call functions62•Send DTMF: send DTMF (Dual tone multi-frequency) tones of a specific number as a group. This option is helpful for entering a passwor

Call functions63Call-related featuresChecking your voicemailThe first speed dial location is assigned to your voicemail box by default. When you inser

Call functions646. In the Keypad assignment field, select a location.7. Press the Done soft key.Deleting Speed Dial assignments1. On the Home screen,

Call functions65Viewing details of calls• To view the duration of a call, and time and date you received or made it, scroll to the call you want to vi

Call functions66Customising your phone functionsYou can personalise the settings of the phone functions, the services you have, and the network to whi

Call functions67Reset Call Cost: allows you to reset the cost counter.Edit Cost Limit: allows you to enter the maximum cost that you authorise for you

Call functions68Dialling code: You can enter an area code. The code will be automatically added before a phone number when dialling.•Caller ID: When y

Call functions69Select a Network: Select a network from the available networks.Preferred Networks: Set up a list of your preferred networks. You can s

7Sensible useUse only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the device is switched on.Emergency ca

Call functions70All calls: No calls can be received.When roaming: Calls cannot be received when you are using your device outside of your home service

Call functions71Video Call•Outgoing Image: You can set whether the device shows the camera view to the person with whom you are speaking, or select an

725Messaging, Internet, and MessengerMessagingIn Messaging, you can create, send, receive, view, edit, and organise:• Text messages (SMS)• Multimedia

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger73Creating and sending an SMS messageNote: You can select your preferred network type for sending SMS messages. Pres

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger74Creating and sending an MMS message1. On the Messaging screen, select SMS/MMS.2. Press the Menu soft key and selec

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger75• Save to: allows you to save the message as a draft or as an MMS template.• Cancel Message: cancels sending the m

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger76To view a message:1. Open the message folder you want. The icons on the message list tell you the message type.•

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger77•Move: allows you to move the message to other folders.•Copy to SIM/Copy to Phone: copies the message to the SIM c

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger78Configuring MMS settingsYou can change the default MMS settings. From any message folder, press the Menu soft key

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger79•Receiving Options: allows you to change the settings for receiving MMS messages.Home network: Set how to retrieve

81Getting startedCongratulations on the purchase of your new Smartphone! This chapter helps you set up your device, charge the device’s batteries, and

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger80Connects to: Select a network type.•Default Style: allows you to change the text style, text colour, background co

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger81Connecting directly to an email serverYou can send and receive email messages by connecting to an email server. Yo

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger82Note: You can set a new account using Email Wizard. On the Home screen, press the Start → Applications → Accessori

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger83To edit an account:1. From the Messaging screen, scroll to the account you want.2. Press the Menu soft key and sel

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger846. When you have finished composing the message, press the Send soft key.7. Press the Menu soft key and select Sen

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger85To access message options:From any message folder, you can access the following options by pressing the Menu soft

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger86downloaded the next time you synchonise or connect to your email server. To view an attachment, select the attachm

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger87Connecting to a website1. Press the Action soft key and select Go to. 2. Enter the web address you want to visit o

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger88Using the Favourites listYou can store your favourite links while using the Opera Browser and then access them eas

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger89To add a category:1. On the Opera Browser screen, press the Menu soft key and select Tools → Manage bookmarks.2. P

Getting started9Getting to know your deviceFront viewThe following illustrations show the main elements of your device:Note: Depending on your country

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger90Internet ExplorerUse Microsoft® Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web HTML, cHTML, and WAP pages. You can browse by

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger91The connection will be restored when a new message arrives or when you need the service. In addition, subscribers

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger923. Press the Next soft key.Using Windows Live MessengerWindows Live Messenger on your device is an instant messagi

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger933. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, or press the Menu soft key and select Ad

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger94Composing and sending an email1. Scroll to the contact you want to send an email message.2. Press the Send e-mail

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger954. Select a headline which interests you. The Internet Explorer launches and you can access the corresponding news

Messaging, Internet, and Messenger963. Choose Select OPML file to import a feed from an OPML file, or Enter OPML URL to import a feed from a web site.

976OrganiserThis chapter explains how to use Personal Information Management (PIM) programs to keep track of contacts and appointments and make a list

Organiser98Select the Picture field to add an image for the caller ID image. To remove the added image, press the Menu soft key and select Remove Pict

Organiser99Viewing and editing a contact cardWhen you access Contacts, the contact list displays the names of your contacts alphabetically, along with