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SGH-X688
User’s Guide

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Page 2: ...rive 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 ...

Page 3: ...off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger Water resistance 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 ...

Page 4: ...ou with condensed information about how to use your phone To quickly learn the basics for your phone please refer to Get started and Step outside the phone Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video ...

Page 5: ...ecial fea Get personal with photo caller ID See who s calling you when their very own photo displays Name card Java Enjoy Java based embedded games and download new games Calendar Keep track of your daily ...

Page 6: ... 6 Make sure you have each item Your phone 6 Keys features and locations Use Phonebook 17 Send messages 19 View messages 20 Enter text 21 Pinyin PTI Chinese Stroke T9 Eng ABC Number and Symbol modes Call functions 26 ...

Page 7: ...de 1 Call log p 30 1 Recent contacts 2 Missed calls 3 Dialled calls 4 Received calls p 30 p 30 p 30 p 30 3 Applications continued 6 Calculator 7 Converter 8 Timer 9 Stopwatch p 40 p 41 p 41 p 41 6 File manager p 53 1 Images 2 Videos 3 Music 4 Sounds p 53 p 54 p 55 p 55 ...

Page 8: ...Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Keys features and locations Earpiece Camera key Camera lens ...

Page 9: ... 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 Install the battery Reattach the cover ...

Page 10: ...on or off When the phone is completely charged the battery icon becomes still unplug the adapter from the wall outlet Remove the adapter from the phone Switch on Do not turn on the phone 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold ...

Page 11: ...cated on the bottom line of the display In Idle mode access your favourite menus directly p 65 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 ...

Page 12: ... In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera In Camera mode take a photo or record a video Layout Roaming network Call diverting feature active p 68 Home Zone if registered for the appropriate service Office Zone if ...

Page 13: ... roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using The bottom line of the display indicates their current role Select an option 1 Press a desired soft key 2 Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option 3 Press Select or ...

Page 14: ...e press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Language 2 Select a language Display language You can set wallpaper for the idle screen on the main display 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Display settings Wallpaper Idle mode wallpaper ...

Page 15: ...ts such as title bars and highlight bars 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Display Menu mode skin colour You can switch the phone to Quiet mode to avoid disturbing other people Press and hold in Idle mode You can protect the phone Quiet mode Phone lock ...

Page 16: ...3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press OK 4 Enter the new password again and press OK 5 Select Phone lock Phone lock 1 When the phone rings press 2 To end the call press Press Answer a call Adjust the volume ...

Page 17: ...h your camera the MP3 player the web and other special features Use the camera 1 Open the phone Take a 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 Record a video ...

Page 18: ...ethods Download from the wireless web p 42 Download from a computer using the Copy music files to the phone 1 From the MP3 player screen press 2 During playback use the following keys pauses or resumes playback Left returns to the Play music files ...

Page 19: ...ccess the wireless web to get a variety of up to date services and information and to download web content Use Phonebook In Idle mode press and select Home Launch To the phone s memory 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Options 2 Select Save contact Add a contact ...

Page 20: ...de enter a phone number and press Options 2 Select Save contact SIM 3 Enter a name Add a contact continued 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Phonebook My namecard 2 Specify your contact information 3 Press Save to save the Create and send a name card ...

Page 21: ...ss Menu and select Messages Create message Text message 2 Enter the message text Send a text message SMS 3 Enter the message subject and press 4 Select Image and video or Sound 5 For Image and video select Add image or Add video and add an image ...

Page 22: ... notification appears 1 Press View 2 Select the message from the Inbox From the Inbox View a text message When a notification appears 1 Press View 2 Press Options and select Retrieve 3 Select the message from the Inbox View a multimedia message ...

Page 23: ...dar using Pinyin PTI and Stroke modes for Chinese and T9 Eng and ABC modes for English You Using Chinese Pinyin mode Pinyin is a system to enter Chinese words by spelling them phonetically how they sound using the Latin alphabet With the Pinyin input method you can enter Chinese characters by entering the Pinyin string using the phone s keypad ...

Page 24: ... not have to complete the Pinyin spelling to include guo The character displays automatically Other Pinyin mode operations Entering characters in PTI mode Entering characters in PTI mode is basically the same as in Pinyin mode except that you can enter phrases Refer to Using Chinese Pinyin mode Adding words or phrases to the PTI dictionary ...

Page 25: ... to your message press the corresponding key 7 to Rapid character entry Try entering the characters using the following keystrokes 2 8 and 7 Even though is a fifteen stroke character your phone allows you to enter the complete Category Key Strokes represented in each category ...

Page 26: ...mple Press 4 3 5 5 and 6 to enter Hello T9 predicts the word that you are typing and it may change with each key that you press Press and hold to start a new line Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor Press C to delete letters one by one Press and hold C to clear the entire display Adding a new word to T9 Eng mode ...

Page 27: ...character you want appears on the display Press to change case Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor Press C to delete letters one by one Press and hold C to clear the entire display Using Number mode Characters in order displayed Key Upper case Lower case ...

Page 28: ...mode enter the area code and phone number Redialling 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 Press C to delete the last digit or ...

Page 29: ... or to answer the call Tips for answering a call When Anykey answer is active you can press any key except for Reject and 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 ...

Page 30: ...cond call You can make another call if your network supports this function 1 Press Hold to put the call on hold 3 Press Options and select End held call to end the call on hold 4 To end the current call press Using the Speakerphone feature Use your phone as a speaker phone to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away ...

Page 31: ...lti party call by adding a caller on hold to a currently active call You can include up to 5 people on a multi party call Select one select one of multi party call participants You can then use the following options Private have a private conversation To communicate with answering machines or computerised telephone systems Send keys must be selected ...

Page 32: ...s you have dialled received or missed and the length Using call log options While viewing call details press Options to access the following options Call edit the number and dial it Save contact save the number to Phonebook Send message send an SMS or MMS message to the selected number ...

Page 33: ...red 2 Press Delete 3 Press Yes to confirm the deletion Call cost Menu 1 7 This network feature displays the cost of calls This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes Last call cost check the cost of your last call Total cost check the total cost of all of ...

Page 34: ... are used as a single entity called Phonebook To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Phonebook Using Phonebook options While viewing contact details press Options to access the following options Edit edit contact information Send message send an SMS or MMS message to the selected number Copy to copy the contact to the phone s memory or to the SIM card ...

Page 35: ...n image to alert you to a call from the person Ringtone assign a ringtone to alert you to a call from the person Group assign the number to a caller Group Menu 2 3 Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller groups Creating a caller group 1 Press Options and select Add new group 2 Enter a name for the group ...

Page 36: ... the members of the selected group Add new group add a new group Edit change the group properties Managing speed dial entries From the Speed dial screen press Options to access the following options Add assign a number to an unassigned key View check the name and number assigned to a key Change assign a different number to a ...

Page 37: ...ard Send via send the name card via SMS or MMS Delete delete the name card Copy to all copy all of the contacts stored on the SIM card to the phone s memory or vice versa Delete all delete all of the contacts from your phone s memory your SIM card or both Memory status check the number of contacts you have stored in the phone s ...

Page 38: ... recorder alarm clock calculator converter timer and stopwatch To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Applications Downloaded or received files are stored in the Music folder p 55 Creating a play list 1 From the MP3 player screen press Options and select Add to playlist Add all or All files 2 Press to select the files to be ...

Page 39: ...order Visualisation change the playback animation Skin select a skin type Volume select a volume level Details access the file properties Adjusts the volume level 1 Changes the repeat mode 2 Changes the playback animation 3 set the MP3 player to play Key Function ...

Page 40: ... Press to start recording 2 Speak into the microphone Press to pause or resume recording Using voice memo options After playback press Options to access the following options Play play back the voice memo Record record a new voice memo Go to voice recorder files access the Voice recording list folder ...

Page 41: ...application Delete delete the selected application or all applications except for the embedded games Details access the application Checking memory status You can view the amount of used and available memory for Java games You can also view the number of downloaded games From the Java world screen select Memory status World clock Menu 3 4 ...

Page 42: ...all alert type settings A wake up alarm is not affected by your sound settings Setting an alarm 1 Select the type of alarm Setting alarms to sound when the phone is off From the Alarm screen select Auto power On If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm to sound the phone switches on and sounds the alarm ...

Page 43: ...on Converter Menu 3 7 Use this menu for common conversions such as currency and temperature 1 Select a converter Timer Menu 3 8 Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down The phone sounds an alarm when the specified period of time has expired Starting the timer 1 Press Set ...

Page 44: ... provides additional services such as news weather sports entertainment and location services Available services may vary depending on your service provider s plans For details Home Menu 4 1 Use this menu to connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider Navigating the web To Press ...

Page 45: ... the current page as the homepage for the web browser or a bookmark Clear cache clear the cache The cache is a temporary memory that stores You can download colour images polyphonic melodies information and electronic catalogues for Samsung Electronics products SFC home Menu 4 2 1 Selecting this menu loads the Samsung Fun ...

Page 46: ... pages Adding a bookmark 1 Select an empty location 2 Enter a title for the bookmark and press Down http Menu 4 4 Use this menu to manually enter a URL address and access the associated web page WAP profile Menu 4 5 Use this menu to select a connection profile to be used for accessing the wireless web ...

Page 47: ...to send or receive text messages that may include simple pictures animated images and melodies Using options while composing an SMS message While composing a message press Options to access the following options Save and send save the message in Outbox and then send it Send only just send the message Insert add a text template Phonebook ...

Page 48: ...s To send the message to more than one recipient fill in additional destination fields 11 Press to send the message Using options while composing an MMS message While composing a message press Options to access the following options You can use various message options by pressing Options in each field next section ...

Page 49: ...s Attach attach a Phonebook entry as a name card or calender data as a data format attachment Clear subject Clear message clear MMS notification Being retrieved Failed to retrieve Voicemail Push message from web servers Configuration message containing network parameters from the service provider CB Cell broadcast message from ...

Page 50: ...e between the SIM card and the phone s memory Copy entry extract URLs e mail addresses or phone numbers from the Forward forward the message to other people Delete delete the message Copy entry extract URLs e mail addresses or phone numbers from the message Copy media save media content from the message to your phone s memory ...

Page 51: ...e mail addresses or phone numbers from the message Delete delete the message Delivery reports The following icons are available to show the message status Being sent Failed to be sent While viewing a message press Options to access the following options Send again retry sending the message ...

Page 52: ...lete the message Protection protect the message from being deleted My folders Menu 5 2 5 Templates Menu 5 3 Use this menu to create SMS templates with the sentences you use frequently so that you can retrieve and insert them when composing an SMS message Creating a template 1 Select an empty location ...

Page 53: ... Press to select the check box to delete protected messages and then press Yes 4 Press Yes to confirm the deletion Block number store the phone numbers from which you want to reject messages Current profile select an SMS setting profile Profile settings set the properties of each profile Service centre store or change the ...

Page 54: ...ient s phone Read reply send a read reply request along with your messages Priority set the priority level of Allow reports set the network to inform the sender when a message has been delivered to you Recep in home network determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home service area Reception when abroad determine if ...

Page 55: ...ver Receive set how your phone receives push messages Black list manage blocked server addresses File manager Menu 6 The File manager menu allows you to access image video and sound files stored in the phone s memory To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select File manager Depending on the file format or ...

Page 56: ...ach photo in the current folder 1 Select Photos 2 Press Options and select Slide show 3 Select an interval option Move to Favourite images Move to Downloaded images Move to Photos move the file to another folder Protection protect the file from being deleted Details access the file properties Videos Menu 6 2 ...

Page 57: ... Send via multimedia message send the file via MMS Set as wallpaper set the video clip as your wallpaper for the main display Sounds Menu 6 4 This menu displays voice memos you have recorded and sound files you have downloaded received in messages or imported from a computer Playing a sound clip 1 Select a sound folder ...

Page 58: ... Menu 6 5 Files that you have received but which are not supported by your phone are stored in this folder You cannot open these files on Calendar Menu 7 The Calendar menu enables you to keep track of your schedule To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Calendar Selecting a day on the calendar ...

Page 59: ...ils enter scheduled item details Start date and Start time enter the starting date and time for the scheduled item Until set the ending date if the scheduled item will recur 4 Press Save to save the scheduled item Entering an anniversary 1 Select a date on the calendar 2 Press Options and select Create ...

Page 60: ...calendar 2 Press Options and select Create Memo 3 Enter a memo and press Entering a To do item Consulting the calendar Once you have created items the item icons and the number of items for a specific day appear at the bottom of the calendar Scheduled item Anniversary To do item Memo Festival ...

Page 61: ... calendar options On the calendar press Options to access the following options Viewing items in a different mode You can change the calendar display to Day view or Week view Press Options and select View mode a view mode Day view You can view items for the selected date The following icons may display to indicate ...

Page 62: ...rd videos To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Camera or press and hold 2 Make any desired adjustments Press to access camera options next section Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes p 61 3 Press or to take a photo The photo is saved in the Photos folder ...

Page 63: ...ills You can select the number of photos the camera will take and the shooting speed Mosaic shot take several stills and save them in one frame You can select Zoom sound turn the sound effect for zooming on or off Brightness sound turn the sound effect for brightness adjustment on or off Shortcuts view the functions of the keys you can use in Capture mode ...

Page 64: ...on protect the file from being deleted Details access the file properties Taking a photo with the phone closed 1 Press and hold 5 Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect 7 Selects a decorative frame 8 Sets the timer Changes the preview screen Key Function ...

Page 65: ...lder Settings change the following settings for recording a video Size select a frame size Viewfinder select a preview screen Audio record record audio with a video clip Zoom sound turn the sound effect for zooming on or off 5 To Press play back the video clip access video options Options p 64 ...

Page 66: ...o videos access the Video clips folder p 54 Protection protect the file from being deleted Details access the file properties 1 Switches to Capture mode p 60 2 Changes the frame size 5 Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect Key Function ...

Page 67: ...your time zone in the World clock menu p 39 Set time enter the current time AM PM select AM or PM in 12 hour time format Greeting message Menu 9 2 2 Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched on Shortcuts Menu 9 2 3 You can use the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access specific menus directly ...

Page 68: ...all comes in Extra settings Menu 9 2 5 You can turn the automatic redialling or answering feature on or off Main display select an image or a video clip to be displayed on the main display Text position select a text position If you do not want to display text in Idle mode select Off Text mode select a font style Text colour select a font colour ...

Page 69: ...s on in Dim mode after the backlight turns off After a specified time the display turns off Dialling display Menu 9 3 5 Ringtone select a ringtone to be used for the call ringer Volume select a ringtone volume Alert type specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls Keypad tone Menu 9 4 2 Use this menu to select the tone that the ...

Page 70: ...enu 9 4 5 Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you open or close the phone Connection tone set the phone to beep when an outgoing call is connected to the system Alert on call set the phone to beep when you receive a new message or when the time for an alarm comes during a call Indicative tone set the phone to beep ...

Page 71: ...tions 2 Select the type of calls to be diverted 3 Select Activate To deactivate call diverting select Deactivate International except home only allow calls to numbers within the current country when you are abroad and to your home country All incoming calls prohibit incoming calls Incoming while abroad prohibit incoming calls when you use your ...

Page 72: ...tion Menu 9 5 4 This network service allows you to either automatically or manually select the Voice mail server Menu 9 5 6 Use this menu to store the number of the voicemail server and access your voicemails Connect to voice server connect to You must store the voicemail server number before accessing the server Your service provider can give you the number ...

Page 73: ...a call you are given the option of using your default CUG instead of selecting one from the list Security Menu 9 6 Change PIN code Menu 9 6 2 Use this menu to change your PIN The PIN check feature must be enabled to change the PIN Phone lock Menu 9 6 3 Use this menu to lock the phone from unauthorised use ...

Page 74: ...fferent SIM card Fixed dialling mode Menu 9 6 7 If supported by your SIM card Fixed Dialling Creating a profile 1 Press New If a profile has already been saved press Options and Your phone is set up by default for connecting to the network If you change the settings without first checking with your service provider the web browser and MMS features may not work properly ...

Page 75: ...e bearer setting available options vary When the bearer is set to GPRS APN enter the access point name Login ID enter the login ID Edit edit the selected profile Delete delete the profile Add new connection add a new profile Reset settings Menu 9 8 Use this menu to reset the phone s settings you have changed ...

Page 76: ...cks in this section before contacting a service professional When you switch on your phone the Enter PUK The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times and the SIM card is now blocked Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider No service Network failure or Not done displays The network connection has been lost ...

Page 77: ...ur correspondent cannot hear you speaking Be sure that you have switched on the microphone Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building No number is dialled when you re call a Phonebook entry Use the Contact list menu to ensure the number has been stored correctly Re store the number if necessary ...

Page 78: ...cerning exposure to radio waves The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR limit recommended by the EU Council is 2 0W kg SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power ...

Page 79: ...ar the network s base station it uses less power Talk and standby time are greatly affected by the Use only Samsung approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung approved chargers Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week since overcharging may shorten its life ...

Page 80: ...rips on the battery For example do not carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may contact metal objects Short circuiting Operating environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in the area you are in and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger When connecting the phone or any accessory to anot...

Page 81: ...RF signals from your wireless phone Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Switch off your phone in health care facilities ...

Page 82: ...xplosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point service station Emergency calls This phone like any wireless phone operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you should never rely solely on any wireless p...

Page 83: ...r important safety information Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a Improperly installed wireless equipment could result in serious injury if the air bag inflates Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft It is dangerous and illegal to use wireless phones in an aircraft because they can interfere with the operation of the aircraft ...

Page 84: ...ause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone Do not use or store the phone in dusty dirty areas as its moving parts may be Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water solution Do not paint the phone Paint can clog the device s moving parts and prevent proper operation ...

Page 85: ...lacement antenna Unauthorised antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices If the phone battery charger or any accessory is not working properly take it to your nearest qualified service facility ...

Page 86: ...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 ...

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