Touch Calendar

The Touch Calendar is like a mini personal organizer. With the Touch Calendar, I can organize my schedule and note down important dates for meetings, events and many more

Video on Using Touch Calendar

Steps to use Touch Calendar

Go to ‘Menu’ and ‘Touch Calendar’ > Select the date > Click on ‘Tap to add appointment’ > Key in subject > Key in location > Key in start and end date > Select ‘Occurs’ to change number of occurrences > Set appropriate reminder/(s) > Click on ‘Done

Task List

If you tend to forget a task easily, OMNIA II allows you to create a task list and reminds you of the tasks created at your preset timings.

Video on using Task List

Steps to create task in Task List

Go to ‘Menu’ > Tasks > Click on ‘Menu’ > Select ‘New Task’ > Key in the info you need > Click ‘Ok’

Task switcher

The handset also has a neat task manager with cool graphics. It displays a scrollable list of thumbnails representing the programs running currently. You can choose to end a task or switch from task to task.

Video on Task Switcher

Audio note

Need a voice recorder to record a seminar? Samsung OMNIA II allows you to record audio notes in various formats such as MP3, AMR and WAV. We can save the audio note in either the phone memory or in the microSD card. The larger the available memory size, the longer the length of the audio note can be recorded. We can even sort the audio note according to name, date and size.

Video on using Audio note

Steps to use Audio Note

Go to ‘Menu’ > Click on ‘Audio Note’ > Click ‘Record’ when ready > Select ‘Done’ to stop recording

| Posted by Admin 30-Dec-2009

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3D media Cube

OMNIA II has a dedicated button to call up multimedia features – 3D Media Cube. The 3D Media Cube is an intuitive six-sided cube which you rotate on screen, with just a flick of your thumb, to give you quick and easy access to Photos, Music player, Video player, Contacts, Games and web browser.

Video on using 3D Media Cube

Steps to access 3D Media Cube

Press and hold the button located on the right of the camera activation button > Rotate 3D Media cube and select desired feature > Proceed to use feature

Camera

Equipped with a 5Megapixel camera, OMNIA II has built-in advance photography features such as Face Detection, Smile Shot, Advance Shake Reduction, Macro mode, up to ISO 400, dual power LED flash, and Wide Dynamic Range. There are various shooting modes - Continuous Shot, Mosaic Shot, Panorama Shot, Action Shot and various Scene modes. With such powerful features, there is no need to carry around an additional digital camera or SLR.

Video on using OMNIA II Camera

Video

OMNIA II allows video captures of up to 720 x 480 resolution. We can use the flash when taking video at night e.g. attending an outdoor party with low lighting. Format recorded will be in Mpeg4 and 3gp - 2 common video formats.

Video on using OMNIA II Video Mode

Video on using Touch Player

FM Radio

Q. Can I record the songs when listening to FM Radio?

A. Yes you can. Just follow the steps in the video.

Video on using FM Radio

Steps to using RM Radio

‘Menu’ > ‘FM Radio’ > ‘Scan’ and ‘Yes’ to search for available frequencies > Select ‘Done’ when scan is complete > Select channel and ‘Done’ > Click on the ‘+’ signs to add favourite channels

To delete favourite channel setting, go to ‘Menu’ > ‘Delete Favourite’ > Select the channel to be deleted and ‘Done’.

To record a song while listening to the radio, go to ‘Menu’ > select ‘Record’ > ‘Stop’ as appropriate. To locate song recorded, go to ‘Start’ and ‘File Explorer’ > ‘My Storage’ > ‘FM Radio’ folder to locate song.

Podcast

Q. How do I use Podcast in OMNIA II?

A. Please refer to the video below.

Video on using Podcast

Steps to using Podcast

To download podcast feed, go to ‘Menu’ > ‘Podcast’ > ‘Menu’ again and ‘Search Podcast’ to key in feed you wish to download > select feed and ‘Add’.

To listen to downloaded podcasts, go to ‘Start’ > ‘File Explorer’ > ‘My Documents’ > ‘Podcast’ and select the desired, downloaded podcast.

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Q: How do I set my incoming call and message tones to my personal mp3 tones?

A: See the clip below and follow through the steps.

Video on Changing Ringtones

Steps to Change Ringtones

Go to ‘File Manager’ > Select the song/(s) you like > Cut and paste the file/(s) in My Storage > Exit ‘File Manager’ > Click on ‘Start’ > Go to ‘Settings’ > Select ‘Sound & Notifications’ > Choose ‘Notifications’ > Select ‘Incoming Call Tone' > Select the ringtone that you had earlier pasted in My Storage > Select ‘New Text Message’ > Check ‘Play sound’ box > Choose the song for your message tone > Click ‘Ok’

*Please note that all Windows Mobile devices will play full length of song clip for sms and other notification sounds. As such, do edit the clip with PC Studio.

Q: How do I set up my email accounts?

A: Please see the video clip below and follow through the steps.

Video on email account setup

Steps to set up email

Go to SMS Inbox > Click on the arrow next to ‘Inbox’ > Select ‘Others’ > Click on the ‘+’ button > Key in your email address and password > Click ‘Next’ twice > Key in your mailbox name > Click ‘Next’ > Click ‘Finish’


Q: How can I set up my MSN Messenger account in OMNIA II?

A: Please see the video clip below and follow through the steps.

Video on setting up MSN Accounts

Steps to set up MSN Messenger

Click on ‘Messenger’ > Click on ‘Sign in’ >  Accept MSN T&Cs > Key in Hotmail/MSN Live/MSN email address > Key in password > Follow on screen instructions by clicking ‘Next’

Q: How do I activate Bluetooth to send songs to my friends?

A: Please see the video clip below and follow through the steps.

Video on sending songs via Bluetooth

Steps to send a song via Bluetooth

Go to ‘File Explorer’ > Search for the song you wish to send > Click and hold the song > Select ‘Beam File’ and your phone will search for other Bluetooth-activated devices > Select the device to send your file to > Recipient to accept file transfer > Exit application to deactivate Bluetooth

Video on Activating Bluetooth

Steps to activate Bluetooth

Menu > Settings > Network Settings > Bluetooth > Tap to activate

Communities

Communities allows you to upload your favourite photos anytime, anywhere. You can choose between Facebook, Flickr, Friendster, MySpace, Photobucket and Picasa.

Video on uploading photos using Communities

Steps to upload photos using Communities

Go to ‘Menu’ > Click on ‘Communities’ > Select ‘Facebook’ > Click on ‘Upload’ > Key in ID or User Account details > Click ‘Ok’ > Key in the title for upload > Select photos to upload > Click on ‘Album Name’ > Select ‘Create’ > Key in Album Name > Click on ‘Done’ and proceed to go to website to view

RSS Reader

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Reader is a program to read RSS and Atom news feeds.
It collects news in the background when activated and alerts with a little popup in the system tray when there is a new message. You can click on the news headline to read a short description of the news or open the original news web page in an RSS Reader browser or default browser window.

*Please note that data charges apply when RSS Reader pulls the news feeds.

Video on using RSS Reader

Steps of using RSS Reader

Go to ‘Menu’ > RSS Reader > Click on ‘All Feeds’ > Menu > Update Mode > Check on the news feeds you would like to update > Click on ‘Done’ and proceed to read the news

No Data

“No data” is a 3rd party application that lists your GPRS connections, and allows you to disable them so that they would not be activated accidentally. It’s very useful for those who only wish to restrict their Internet access to Wi-Fi and want to prevent accidentally switching the network to GPRS.

| Posted by Admin 18-Dec-2009

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Samsung OMNIA II - Work and play. Upsized!

Welcome to the Samsung OMNIA II blog. We’ll show you how the Samsung OMNIA II works and some common questions asked.


Samsung OMNIA II is a full touch Windows Mobile device (updateable to WM6.5) with a large 3.7” WVGA AMOLED screen. It’s equipped with a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus, smile shot and dual power LED flash. Running on a 800Mhz processor, it also has a large 8GB internal storage which is expandable up to 40GB when paired with a 32MB MicroSD card.

It also comes with Wi-Fi, high speed connectivity via HSUPA 5.76Mbps/ HSDPA 7.2Mbps and GPS (Agis NavFone). An intuitive 3D media cube allows easy access to multimedia functions such as photos, music player, FM radio, videos, games and internet. Power packed features encased in a sleek device - 11.9mm thin and weighing only 117g.

Link to full product specifications:

http://sg.samsungmobile.com/mobile-phones/samsung-omnia-ii-specification

You must be thinking what is AMOLED and what is so good about it? AMOLED is short for Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode which provides sharper and more brilliant colours, improving the viewing quality and enabling efficient energy consumption.

Link to AMOLED:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active-Matrix_OLED

 
And what are the differences between OMNIA II and the hugely popular OMNIA launched last year? Check out this website and compare the phone features. 


Link to GSMArena:

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone2=2422&idPhone1=2836

Here’s a video on what to expect in the box when you buy your OMNIA II.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Does Samsung OMNIA II support Chinese?

A. Samsung OMNIA II does support Chinese, limited to just viewing at this current moment. We hope to introduce Chinese input in the next software upgrade. So stay tuned!  If you can’t wait, the option is to download 3rd party software. Before doing this, please bear in mind that Samsung will not provide any technical support for 3rd party software and that installation should be done at your own risk.

Monster Chinese and CE Star seem to work pretty well as noted from the forums.

Link to Monster Chinese:

http://www.handango.com/catalog/ProductDetails.jsp?storeId=2218&platformId=30&productId=21726

Link to CE Star:

http://www.soft32.com/download_166426.html

 
Q. Does OMNIA II come with threaded SMS?

A. Samsung OMNIA II does not support threaded SMS currently. If you need threaded SMS, you will need to use 3rd party software.

For Threaded SMS:

Visit http://freewareppc.com/communication/smssettings.shtml, download SMS Settings 0.1.CAB, save the file into the device under “My Storage”.

Q. I wish to block off data connection on my OMNIA II. How do I do it?

A. Do check that all your connections are OFF to ensure that there are no unwanted data connections running in the background. If you wish to block off data connection entirely, you would need to download 3rd party software MoDaCo NoData.

Link to MoDaCo NoData:

http://www.modaco.com/content/pocket-pc-software/246171/new-free-utility-nodata/
 

Q. How do I backup my contacts without Outlook?

A. You would need to download 3rd party software Jeyo Mobile Companion.

Link to Jeyo Mobile Companion:

http://www.jeyo.com/companion.asp


Q. Can OMNIA II support Windows Mobile® 6.5 when it is released?

A. Yes. OMNIA II is updateable to Windows Mobile® 6.5. We will have an online software upgrade site once it is ready. You’d be the first to know!

 

Q. Can Samsung Touch Wiz UI be disabled?

A. Yes, you can. Just follow the steps in the video.

Disable TouchWiz UI

Steps to disable TouchWiz UI

Go to ‘Start’ > ‘Settings’ > Go to ‘Today’ > Select ‘Windows Mobile Green’ > Click on ‘Items’ > Un-check ‘Samsung Widgets Plus’ > Select the applications that you wish to display on the Main Home Screen > Click ok > Yes to reboot Personally, I do prefer to use the Touch Wiz UI. It really allows me to do a lot of customization. For example, I can customize my favourite programmes or features on the menu or on the idle screen.

TouchWiz UI

The part I like about Samsung TouchWiz UI in OMNIA II is that it allows me to download widgets. I can use the Widget Wap Gallery (More Widgets) to download games and applications.

*Please note that there are operator-specific widgets which are pre-loaded into your OMNIA II when you purchase it from SingTel, M1 and StarHub.

For example:

M1 customers will get HungryGoWhere widget, which is a restaurant guide that will fulfill your taste buds by finding the hottest food places in town!

Singtel customers will get inSing.com, a one-stop destination that provides all the essential day-to-day information as well as comprehensive up-to-date coverage on local, international and entertainment news, events listings, food reviews and shopping deals

Starhub customers will get StarHub TV on Mobile. Starhub TV on Mobile brings your TV viewing experience onto your mobile phone anytime anywhere watching your favourite soccer matches, movies and many more.
 
You can see a full listing of the local operator widgets at www.yourwidgetworld.com/sg.

You can also download 3rd party widgets such as GameLoft. GameLoft Widget is designed to give you the latest mobile gaming updates, top quality games with over 200 titles to choose from.

You can also use PointUI “Home 2” if you want to try out different kind of User Interface. It’s free.

Link to Point UI:

http://www.pointui.com/


Main Menu Interface

Q: How do you install the AGIS Navigation software?

A: Follow the steps in the video or check out the web support at AGIS website.

You can call the AGIS helpdesk as well at +65 6391 4500.

Link to AGIS:

http://www.asiagis.com.sg/agis2/info_samsung.php

Installing AGIS Navigation software

Steps to install AGIS Navigation software

Go to ‘Start’ > ‘File Explorer’ > Select ‘Storage Card’ > Click on ‘NAVFone PPC’ > Select ‘Storage Card’ > Install > Click ok > Click ‘Start’ > Go to ‘Programs’ > Select ‘NAVFone PPC’’ > Register via SMS > Key in License Number and your name > Click ‘Activate’ >  Read software license agreement > Click “I Agree” and begin use


*Please remember to install the application under ‘Storage Card’, which is the memory card or copy all the AGIS application files to your phone memory.

Q. Why does my AGIS navigation take more than 5mins to load?

A. By enabling <Xtra functions>, the GPS should load faster.

 

Enabling Xtra functions (for faster GPS connection)

Steps to enable Xtra functions

Go to ‘Menu’ > Settings > General Settings > GPS > XTRA > Enable XTRA Server > Download XTRA Data > Done

 *Please note that the Xtra data is valid for 7 days. The download is via GPRS, and data charges would apply. Data download for Xtra functions is only a few hundred KB.
 

Q: How do I get the wireless connection to work?

A: See the clip below and follow through the steps.


 

Steps to activate Wi-Fi

Go to ‘Menu’ > ‘Settings’ > Network Settings > Wi-Fi > Tap to activate Wi-Fi > Select the Network to connect to > Key in password into the Network Key > Click ‘Next’ > Click ‘Finish’


Q: Where can I find interesting 3rd party applications?

A. You can go to websites like Spb software house

They have applications such as new user interface, games, and many more. Some applications come with a trial period. And if you really like it, you can purchase it at an affordable price!

Link to SPB:

http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/pocketpc-software/

| Posted by Admin 18-Dec-2009

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