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  • Page 1 SGH-i780 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Using This Guide

    Using this guide This user’s guide has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device. For any topics not covered in this guide, 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 guide:...

  • Page 3: Copyrights And Trademarks

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and usage information ... 4 1. Enter text Change the text input method ... 11 Change the default text input method . Enter text with the onscreen keyboard Enter text with Letter Recognizer ... 12 Enter text with Block Recognizer ... 13 Enter text with Transcriber ...
  • Page 5 5. Web Windows Live ... 37 Messenger ... 37 RSS Reader ... 39 Podcasts ... 39 6. Connectivity Bluetooth ... 41 ActiveSync ... 44 7. Additional programs Games ... 47 Java ... 47 Calculator ... 47 Smart Converter ... 48 Task Manager ...48 Search your device ...49 8.

  • Page 6: Safety And Usage Information

    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.

  • Page 7: Explosive Environments

    • 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.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    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...
  • Page 9 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/115° 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...

  • Page 10: Important Usage Information

    Safety and usage information • 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.

  • Page 11: Certification Information

    • 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.
  • Page 12 The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this guide demonstrates your device’s compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile device website.

  • Page 13: Enter Text

    Enter text With your device’s touch screen, stylus, and keypad, you can type or write text and create drawings in notes, documents, and messages. Change the text input method When you tap a text field, your device will show an input panel at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 14: Enter Text With The Onscreen Keyboard

    Enter text 3. From the Input Method tab, choose an input method. 4. Tap You can also set options for some input methods. Enter text with the onscreen keyboard 1. Tap the input panel icon. 2. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select Keyboard.

  • Page 15: Enter Text With Block Recognizer

    To view demonstrations of how to write characters, tap Enter text with Block Recognizer Use the stylus to write individual letters and numbers in text in the Palm Grafitti style. 1. Tap the input panel icon. 2. Tap the arrow next to the input panel icon and select Block Recognizer.

  • Page 16: Enter Text With Transcriber

    Enter text 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 Transcriber.

  • Page 17: Create A Sketch

    Create a sketch With Notes, you can create and capture sketches. 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs → Notes. 2. Tap New. 3. Make a stroke that crosses at least three ruled lines to start a drawing frame.

  • Page 18: Communication

    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.

  • Page 19: Make A Call From Call History

    3. Tap the number you want to dial. 4. To end the call, tap End or press Make a call from Call History 1. Press [ 2. Scroll to a contact and tap the contact’s name. 3. Tap the number you want to dial. 4.

  • Page 20: Messaging

    Communication Messaging Learn to use messaging functions. For instructions on entering text, see "Enter text." p.11 Send a text message 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Messaging → SMS/MMS. 2. Tap Menu → New → SMS. 3. Enter a destination number or tap Menu →...

  • Page 21: Send An Email Message

    • : capture and attach a photo • : record and attach a voice memo 8. Tap Send to send the message. Send an email message 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Messaging. 2. Tap the name of an email account. 3.

  • Page 22: View Messages

    Communication 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 Start → Messaging. 2. Tap SMS/MMS or the name of an email account.

  • Page 23: Media

    Media Learn to use the Mini Player, Camera, Media Album, Photo Slides, and Video Player. To learn about your device’s other media functions, refer to the Windows Mobile Help. Mini Player Mini Player allows you to listen to music files while you are working with other programs.

  • Page 24: Camera

    Media Camera Your device allows you to take digital photos (jpg format) or record videos (3gp format). You cannot launch Mini Player while using the Camera. Capture a photo 1. Press and hold [Mini player/Camera]. 2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments (see "Adjust Camera settings").

  • Page 25: Record Video

    Record video 1. Press and hold [Mini player/Camera]. 2. Press [1] to launch the camcorder. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments (see "Adjust Camcorder settings"). 4. Tap , or press the trackpad or [Mini player/Camera] to begin recording. 5.

  • Page 26: Media Album

    Media 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 Start → Programs → Media Album. 2. Tap the drop-down menu in the top left of the screen and select My Device.

  • Page 27: Play A Video

    Play a video 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs → Media Album. 2. Tap the drop-down menu in the top left of the screen and select My Device. 3. In the list of folders, tap My Documents → My Videos. 4.

  • Page 28: Photo Slides

    Media Photo Slides Photo Slides allows you to create photo albums, edit photos, and view slideshows with background music. Create a photo album 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs → Photo Slides. 2. Tap Menu → Create album. 3.

  • Page 29: Video Player

    View slideshows with background music 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs → Photo Slides → a photo album. 2. Tap Menu → Slide show. 3. During a slideshow, tap the screen to display the following controls: Icon Function Pause Play...
  • Page 30 Media 2. Tap a thumbnail twice to open a video file. When you select a video file on the wireless web, the selected file automatically plays with the video player. 3. Use the following controls to operate the video player: Icon Function Play...

  • Page 31: Personal Productivity

    Personal productivity Learn to use Contacts, Calendar, Office Mobile, File Explorer, Notes, Tasks, and Alarms. Contacts Learn to use contact cards and groups to store personal information, such as names, phone numbers, and addresses. Create a new Outlook contact 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Contacts →...
  • Page 32 Personal productivity Copy or move contact cards You can copy your contact cards from your device to your SIM card and vice versa. When you copy an Outlook contact to your SIM card, you can only store the contact’s name and phone number. To retain all the contact information, synchronise your Outlook contacts with a PC (see "Synchronise your data."...

  • Page 33: Calendar

    Assign an image or ringtone to a contact card 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to open it. 3. Tap Menu → Edit. 4. To assign an image, tap the Picture field, select an image. 5.

  • Page 34: Office Mobile

    Personal productivity Stop an event alarm When the alarm sounds for a calendar event you set previously, tap Dismiss. Office Mobile With Office Mobile, you can create and edit Excel workbooks, Word documents, and OneNote notes or open and view PowerPoint slideshows.
  • Page 35 4. To change the font or paragraph format, highlight the text first, and then tap Menu → Format → Font... or Paragraph... 5. To save the document, tap For more details, refer to the online help. Open and view a PowerPoint slideshow 1.

  • Page 36: File Explorer

    Personal productivity 5. To add pictures or voice memos, tap Menu → Take Picture, Insert Picture, or Insert Recording. 6. To save the note, tap For more details, refer to the online help. File Explorer With File Explorer, you can browse all the files and folders on your device.

  • Page 37: Tasks

    2. Tap the name of a note you want to send or create a new note. 3. Tap Menu → Tools → Send... 4. Tap a sending method (text, multimedia, or email). Tasks With Tasks, you can create to-do lists and reminders.

  • Page 38: Alarms

    Personal productivity Alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. Set a wake-up alarm 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs → Alarms → Wake-up alarm. 2. Set the wake-up alarm options. To set a melody for the alarm, tap the Tone field.

  • Page 39: Web

    Learn to use Windows Live, Messenger, RSS Reader, and Podcasts. For information about connecting to the internet and working with Internet Explorer and Opera Browser, refer to the Help on your device and the online help. Windows Live With Windows Live, you can stay in touch with friends and access information on the wireless web quickly.

  • Page 40: Set Up Messenger And Sign In

    Set up messenger and sign in 1. Sign in to Windows Live (see the previous section). 2. Scroll left or right to select your login status and tap Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup. Chat with messenger 1.

  • Page 41: Rss Reader

    RSS Reader Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites. To do this, you need to create the connection first. Create feeds 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs → RSS Reader. 2.

  • Page 42: Update The Library

    3. Tap Menu → New Subscription → Online Search. 4. Enter a keyword and tap Search. Your device searches for related reports on the wireless web and displays the results. Play the stored audio and video files 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs →...

  • Page 43: Connectivity

    Connectivity Learn to transfer data to and from your device via the Bluetooth wireless feature and synchronise your device to a PC with ActiveSync. For details on connecting to the wireless web or a virtual private network (VPN), refer to the Windows Mobile Help on your device.

  • Page 44: Wireless Feature

    Connectivity Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device 1. From the Today screen, tap Start → Settings. 2. From the Connections tab, tap Bluetooth. 3. From the Devices tab, tap Add new device... Your device will search for and display the list of Bluetooth-enabled devices.
  • Page 45 3. Tap the check box next to Receive all incoming beams. 4. When prompted to allow incoming data, tap Yes. Set up a Bluetooth COM port When you have many files to send, you can establish a Bluetooth COM port. 1.

  • Page 46: Activesync

    Connectivity 5. Enter the Bluetooth PIN for the server, and then tap Next. 6. Change the display name of the server (if necessary). 7. Tap Finish. ActiveSync With ActiveSync, you can synchronise your device with a PC and back up and restore your data.
  • Page 47 3. Connect one end of the PC data cable to the multifunction jack on your device and the other end to the USB port on your PC. You can also connect the device to a PC via the Bluetooth wireless feature. See "Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device."...
  • Page 48 Connectivity 8. Select the types of data to synchronise. 9. When you are finished, tap Finish. Change the synchronisation schedule If you routinely synchronise your data via an Exchange server, you can configure settings for both peak and off-peak schedules. To change the synchronisation schedules, 1.

  • Page 49: Additional Programs

    Additional programs Learn to use Games, Java, Calculator, Smart Converter, Task Manager, and Search. Games Play fun games, such as Bubble Breaker and Solitaire. You can also download and play new Java games. From the Today screen, tap Start → Programs →...

  • Page 50: Smart Converter

    Additional programs You can use the following buttons on the screen: • C: clears the number you entered. • MC: clears any value that is stored in the calculator’s memory. • MR: recalls the stored value from memory and inserts it into the current calculation.

  • Page 51: Search Your Device

    1. Press and hold [OK]. You can also tap Start → Programs → Task Manager from the Today screen. The list of all the programs currently running on your device appears on the pop-up window. 2. To activate a program, tap the program you want.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, make a note of the following information and contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service: • Model number(s) of your device • Serial number(s) of your device •...
  • Page 53 Try this to solve the Message problem: SIM card Your SIM card is blocked, blocked. usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times. You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. Your device does not show a signal (no bars next to the network icon) •...
  • Page 54 Troubleshooting You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact information. • Re-enter and save the number (if necessary). Another caller cannot hear you speaking • Ensure that you are not blocking the built-in microphone.
  • Page 55 Your device is hot to the touch When you use several applications at once, your device requires more power and may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. Your device cannot connect to the internet •...
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting You cannot listen to music on a remote Bluetooth headset • Ensure that your device is connected to the headset. • Ensure that the music format you are trying to listen to is supported by the headset. • Ensure that the distance between the headset and device is not more than 10 metres and that they are not separated by walls or other obstacles.

  • Page 57: Microsoft Software License Terms For Windows Mobile

    MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement These license terms are an agreement between you and Samsung Electronics Inc. ("Company"). Please read them. They apply to the software included on this device. The software also includes any separate media on which you received the software.
  • Page 58 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement Even occasional, short diversions of attention can be dangerous if your attention is diverted away from your driving task at a critical time. Company and Microsoft make no representations, warranties or other determinations that ANY use of this software is legal, safe, or in any manner recommended or intended while driving or otherwise operating a...
  • Page 59 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement Neither Company nor Microsoft or their suppliers shall be liable for any damages arising out of errors in the speech recognition process. d. Phone Functionality. If the device software includes phone functionality, all or certain portions of the device software may be inoperable if you do not have and...
  • Page 60 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement You may use remote access technologies in the software such as Remote Desktop Mobile to access the software remotely from a computer or server. You are responsible for obtaining any licenses required for use of the protocols to access other software.
  • Page 61 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement • Windows Mobile Update Feature. The Windows Mobile Update feature provides you the ability to obtain and install software updates on your device if updates are available. You may choose not to use this feature. Company and/or your Mobile Operator may not support this feature or an update for your...
  • Page 62 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement b. Misuse of Internet-based Services. You may not use these services in any way that could harm them or impair anyone else's use of them. You may not use the services to try to gain unauthorized access to any service, data, account or network by any means.
  • Page 63 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement If no license terms are provided, then you may install and use only one (1) copy of the software on a single computer. 8. NETWORK ACCESS. If you are using a network, such as an employer network, the network administrator may limit features or functionality on...
  • Page 64 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement 13.TRANSFER TO A THIRD PARTY. You may transfer the software only with the device, the Certificate of Authenticity label, and these license terms directly to a third party. Before the transfer, that party must agree that these license terms apply to the transfer and use of the software.
  • Page 65 MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 SOFTWARE Agreement You cannot recover any other damages, including consequential, lost profits, special, indirect or incidental damages. This limitation applies to: • anything related to the software, services, content (including code) on third party internet sites, or third party programs, and •...

  • Page 66: Index

    Index ActiveSync Exchange server, 45 installing, 44 schedule, 46 synchronise, 45 alarm setting, 36 stopping, 36 Bluetooth activating, 41 COM port, 43 connecting to other devices, 42 FTP server, 43 receiving data, 42 sending data, 42 calculator, 47 calendar changing views, 31 creating events, 31 stopping event alarms, 32 calls...
  • Page 67 copying and moving contact cards, creating Outlook contacts, 29 creating SIM contacts, 29 searching for contacts, 29 converter, 48 Exchange server see ActiveSync File Explorer, 34 games, 47 Java, 47 Media Album opening documents, 25 playing videos, 25 sending files, 25 viewing photos, 24 Messaging email, 19...
  • Page 68 Index Photo Slides creating photo albums, 26 editing photos, 26 viewing slideshows, 27 Podcasts, 39 RSS Reader, 39 sketches, 15 Task Manager, 48 tasks creating, 35 marking as completed, 35 text input block recognizer, 13 changing input method, 11 keyboard, 12 letter recognizer, 12 transcriber, 14 video player, 27...
  • Page 70 Some of the contents in this guide may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. World Wide Web English (EU). 02/2008. Rev. 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...

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