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LMI500_072403_F4

Online User’s Guide

PCS Vision Phone
Samsung

i500

Summary of Contents for i500

Page 1: ...LMI500_072403_F4 Online User s Guide PCS Vision Phone Samsung i500 ...

Page 2: ...ed This guide will familiarize you with our technology and with your new PCS Phone through simple easy to follow instructions If you have already reviewed the Start Here Guide which was packaged with your new phone then you re ready to explore the advanced features outlined in this guide Note For the latest release of this guide please go to http www sprintpcs com If you have not read your Start H...

Page 3: ... timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service The Table of Contents and Index will help you locate specific information quickly You llgetthemostoutofyourphoneifyoureadeachsection However ifyou d like to get right to a specific feature simply turn to that page Follow the instructions in that section and you ll be ready to use your phone in no time Tip You can print out t...

Page 4: ...tering Data in the Graffiti Writing Area of your Phone 21 Graffiti Writing 21 eZiText 22 Features of Your i500 24 Turning Your Phone ON and OFF 25 Software Version 26 Using the Battery 26 Connecting the Desktop Holder 28 Installing the i500 Installation CD Software 30 Displaying Your Phone Number 31 Making and Answering Calls 32 Making Calls 32 One Handed Dialing 32 Answering Calls 32 Missed Call ...

Page 5: ...essing the Security Menu 46 Restricting Incoming and Outgoing Calls 46 Locking your Phone 47 Unlocking Your Phone 47 Changing the Lock Code 48 Unassign a Lock Code 48 Calling in Lock Mode 49 Current Privacy 49 Using Special Numbers 49 Resetting Your Phone 50 2D Controlling Your Roaming Experience 51 Understanding Roaming 52 Setting Your Phone s Roam Mode 53 Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call G...

Page 6: ...Book 70 Creating an Address Book Entry 71 Address Details 73 Speed Dial 75 Voice Dial 76 Making Calls from the Address Book 77 Viewing Address Book Entries 78 Editing an Address Book Entry 78 Looking up an Address Book Entry 79 Sorting the Address Book 79 Beaming Address Book Entries 80 Address Book Menu Options 81 2H Date Book 83 Scheduling Events 84 Scheduling Untimed Events 86 Rescheduling an E...

Page 7: ...xpense Manager 117 Creating Expense Items 118 Changing the Expense Date 119 Entering Receipt Details 120 Entering the Expense Type Automatically 121 Expense List Display Options 122 Changing Currency and Symbol Display 123 Sending Data to Microsoft Word or Excel 124 Expense Menus 125 2M Memo Pad 126 Creating a New Memo 127 Choosing a Memo Category 127 Making a Memo Private 128 Reviewing or Editing...

Page 8: ...8 2Q HotSync Operations 151 HotSync Manager and Technology 152 Performing Your First HotSync Operation 152 Creating a User Profile 154 Performing a Local HotSync Operation 155 Selecting HotSync Setup Options 155 Customizing the HotSync Operation 156 Performing a HotSync Operation via a Network 157 Using File Link 158 IR HotSync Operations 159 Performing an IR HotSync Operation 161 Changing the Plu...

Page 9: ... You Have Messages 182 New Voicemail Message Alerts 182 Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages 183 Clearing the Voicemail Message Icon 184 Text Messaging 184 Deleting All Messages 184 Signing Up for Updates 184 Viewing Pictures 185 Using Caller ID 185 Responding to Call Waiting 186 Three Way Calling 186 Forwarding Your Calls 187 3B PCS Vision SM 188 Browsing the Web on Your Phone 189 Launching the Web...

Page 10: ...ECTION 4 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information 199 4A Safety 200 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception 201 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 202 Caring for the Battery 205 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice 206 Owner s Record 208 User Guide Proprietary Notice 208 4B Manufacturer s Warranty 209 Manufacturer s Warranty 210 Index 213 ...

Page 11: ...Section 1 Getting Started 8 Section 1 Getting Started ...

Page 12: ... Getting Started With PCS Service 䊳 Setting Up Voicemail 䊳 Getting Help his section walks you through the basics of setting up service for your PCS Phone including unlocking and activating your phone setting up your voicemail and how to contact Sprint for assistance with your PCS Service T ...

Page 13: ... steps to unlock your phone 1 Press and hold to turn the phone on 2 The System Lockout screen is displayed 3 Enter your four digit lock code using the on screen keyboard or Graffiti writing area Tip If you can t recall your lock code try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or PCS Phone Number or try 0000 If none of these work call PCS Customer Solutions at 1 888 211 4P...

Page 14: ... and tap Voicemail 3 The Voicemail screen is displayed 4 Tap the Listen button 5 Follow the message prompts to setup your voicemail Or 1 Press and hold to connect to voicemail Note The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas Getting Help Visit Our Website Stop by www sprintpcs com to get up to date information on PCS Services options and more You can also 䊳 Review coverage maps...

Page 15: ...ed invoicing cycle and the amount of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle Follow these steps to access this information 䊳 Press Note This service may not be available in all Affiliate markets PCS Directory Assistance PCS Directory Assistance provides a variety of services including residential business and government listings assistance with local or long distance calls movie listings hote...

Page 16: ...Section 1 Getting Started 1A Setting Up Service 13 Note PCS Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate markets ...

Page 17: ...Section 2 Understanding Your Phone 14 Section 2 Understanding Your Phone ...

Page 18: ...and Off 䊳 Using the Battery and Charger 䊳 Installing the Software from the Installation CD 䊳 Displaying Your Phone Number 䊳 Making and Answering Calls our PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you This section will guide you through the basics of your phone and you ll be on your way to...

Page 19: ...Section 2 Understanding Your Phone 2A Your PCS Phone The Basics 16 Front View of Phone ...

Page 20: ... Up Down Key Adjust the ringer volume in standby mode Adjust the voice volume during a call Volume Keys also mute the ringer during an incoming call Moves page to page in Palm OS applications 8 Menu Launcher The Menu Launcher displays the menu options associated with the screen that is displayed on the phone 9 Up Down Scroll Keys Allows you to scroll up or down or to choose different options in ap...

Page 21: ... area or by tapping the a or 1 icons to display the on screen keyboard 20 Find Tap this icon to display the Find dialog box Enter the search criteria using the on screen keyboard or by writing in the graffiti area 21 Calculator Tap this icon to launch the calculator application 22 Message Screen Automatically launches the Messages screen to access any voicemail or page text messages 23 Web Launche...

Page 22: ... The stylus acts like a mouse when navigating through the phone Use it to touch the screen to select the desired function and to enter alpha or numeric characters in the Graffiti area 4 LED Indicator The LED is used to notify you that there is a new message waiting or that a new call is incoming 5 RearSpeaker The rear speaker is used for playing ringers alerts and system sounds 6 Power Accessory I...

Page 23: ...ic pages or PCS Web Alert messages waiting Tap and select Messages to view pending voicemail and text messages or tap and hold to dial voicemail box Indicates that your phone s data connection is active Indicates that your phone s data connection is dormant or inactive Indicates that you are receiving information Indicates that you are sending information Indicates your phone is in vibrate mode Sh...

Page 24: ...ayed Use the stylus to tap the desired keys 4 Tap Done when finished Graffiti Writing Graffiti is the method used to enter characters and symbols into the handheld computer Use the stylus in the Graffiti writing area to enter characters on the display To create letters use the left side For numbers use the right side To learn more about Graffiti and to practice entering characters 1 From the appli...

Page 25: ...ad until a match is found If you enter letters for a word with no matches found you can add the word to a dictionary which allows eZiText to display the word as a possible choice the next time you are using the system eZiText can be used to enhance any application that requires text input Some of the applications that eZiText is used in on the i500 are shown below Entering Words Using eZiText To t...

Page 26: ...ey Assignments of eZiText The following keys assignments are available in eZiText on the i500 Key Press Once Press and Hold Enter letters for word prediction in eZiText Entersthenumericdigits 2 9 Enters punctuation Enters the numeric digit 1 Viewsthenextwordcandidatein eZiTextpredictionmodeorenters the digit 0 in alpha mode Enters the numeric digit 0 Scroll up or down through predicted word Candid...

Page 27: ...g agreements page 54 䊳 A Complete Palm PoweredTM color screen 䊳 Software included in this package helps you stay organized and up to date by synchronizing the PalmTM Date Book Address Book To Do List and Memo Pad with the Microsoft Outlook default Calendar Contacts Tasks and Notes folders 䊳 162x176 pixel full color graphic LCD display 䊳 Polyphonic ringers for enhanced more realistic and rich sound...

Page 28: ...phone automatically returns to standby mode In Power Save mode your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention You can also initiate a search for PCS Service by pressing any key when your phone is turned ON Tip The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal Turning Your Phone OFF Press for a few seconds until you...

Page 29: ...ne Info Dialog box 1 From the phone menu tap the Menu Launcher icon 2 Select the Options menu and tap Phone Info Using the Battery Battery Capacity Your PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion LiIon battery It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained The battery provides approximately 4 2 hours of continuous digital talk time 1 hour in analog or approximately 250 hours of co...

Page 30: ...attery s charge is important If your battery level becomes too low your phone automatically turns off and you ll lose everything you were just working on For a quick check of your phone s battery level glance at the battery charge indicator located in the upper right corner of your phone s display screen If the battery charge is getting too low the battery icon blinks and the phone sounds a warnin...

Page 31: ...ght indicates that the battery is operating at a temperature that is too high or low or that the holder is not plugged in correctly Please check the holder and the battery It takes about 4 hours to fully recharge a completely rundown battery Connecting the Desktop Holder Your package includes a desktop holder for charging the battery and synchronizing the PCS Phone with a desktop or laptop compute...

Page 32: ...on below for proper removal Note Before you connect the i500 to the desktop laptop computer make sure you install the i500 software drivers from the installation CD PC System Requirements for the Palm TM Desktop Software To install and operate correctly the PalmTM software must have the following resources 䊳 Windows 95 98 ME NT XP or 2000 䊳 IBM compatible 486 or higher computer 䊳 8 MB of RAM minim...

Page 33: ... process 5 When the Select Software screen is displayed the following software options are available 䊳 USB Drivers Installs the USB Drivers which are required to perform the HotSync operations with your i500 䊳 Palm Desktop Ver 4 1 Installs the Palm Desktop software which is required to perform HotSync operations with your i500 䊳 Pocket Mirror Ver 3 1 3 Std Edition This software allows you to synch...

Page 34: ...isplayed on screen 4 Press the HotSync button on the holder to initiate the first HotSync operation Note Performing a HotSync operation by pressing the button on the Desktop Holder requires power from the Travel Charger The Travel Charger plugs into the side Desktop Holder Make sure that the Travel Charger is plugged into a wall outlet and then connected to the Desktop Holder A HotSync operation c...

Page 35: ... acknowledge roaming rates See To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On on page 54 4 When you re finished press Tip When making calls off the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network always dial using 11 digits 1 area code phone number One Handed Dialing One handed dialing allows you to make a call while using just one hand To make a call 1 Press the Address book button 2 Press the Navigation key u...

Page 36: ...l See To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On on page 54 Note If your phone is off incoming calls go directly to voicemail 3 To disconnect the call tap Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered the number of missed calls along with the last caller s phone number is displayed on the screen To display the Missed Call log to view the last 20 missed calls 1 From the phone idle s...

Page 37: ...enter numbers using the keypad and then tap To select an option highlight it and press 䊳 Talk is used to dial the phone number If you are roaming and have the Call Guard feature activated you must tap See To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On on page 54 䊳 Abbreviated Dial Four Digits Only is used to enter up to four numbers and then dial the corresponding number in the abbreviated dial list Th...

Page 38: ...evice requiring the inputs 䊳 Record is used to record a caller This is a good option for remembering phone numbers addresses etc 䊳 Mute or Unmute Select Mute to mute your phone s microphone Select Unmute to reactivate the microphone 䊳 Activate Key Tones activates the key tones so they can be heard by the other caller Record The record option can be used to record a conversation This is a good opti...

Page 39: ...alking on the phone 1 Place a call to the desired party 2 Tap and select the Call menu 3 Tap Deactivate Key Tones DTMF Tone This option allows you to transmit the DTMF tones of your phone DTMF tones are used to control electronic menus such as voicemail or banking services To register DTMF Numbers 1 In the Phone main menu tap 2 Tap DTMF Tones from the Calls menu 3 Tap the New button 4 Enter the de...

Page 40: ...u can save the number to the address book To save the entry 1 Before the duration screen stops flashing press 2 To add the number to an existing address book entry tap the check box next to Add to existing entry 3 Tap Save 4 The Address Book new entry screen is displayed Enter all the desired information and tap Done Note The End of Call options are not displayed for calls identified as Unknown or...

Page 41: ... 䊳 Selecting Tone Length 䊳 Alert Notification 䊳 Silent Mode 䊳 Changing the Greeting 䊳 Changing the Backlight Settings 䊳 Changing the Display Screen 䊳 Screen Savers 䊳 Changing the Contrast his section describes how you can change your phone s settings to best suityourrequirements Takeafewmomentstoreviewtheseoptionsand add or adjust the settings that are right for you T ...

Page 42: ...tify incoming calls and messages You can assign ringer types to individual phone book entries see Special Ringer on page 74 types of calls and types of messages 䊳 Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types 䊳 Melodies includes a variety of standard musical melodies 䊳 Vibrate alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your PCS Phone pr...

Page 43: ...o select a ringer type for incoming roaming calls 1 From the phone idle screen tap for Main Menu 2 Select Options and tap Preferences 3 Tap Sounds 4 Tap Type 5 Tap the down arrow next to Roam Ringer for the following choices 䊳 Normal If this option is selected the ringer selected for With Caller ID is played whenever a roaming call is received 䊳 Distinctive If this option is selected a unique unas...

Page 44: ... is connected 䊳 Service Area A beep is heard whenever you enter or leave your service plan coverage area 䊳 Connect Tone A tone is heard when the call is connected 䊳 Signal Fade Tone A beep is heard when the signal is lost or faded during a call 6 Tap Done when finished Silent Mode There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely The phone s Silent Mode allows you to mute all sounds ...

Page 45: ...ing and select Custom 6 Enter the custom greeting and tap Done when finished Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any key press is made For more information about setting additional preferences for the backlight see Setting other Preferences on page 105 To change the backlight setting 1 From the phone idle...

Page 46: ...g 䊳 My Phone Number This option allows you to display your phone number on the idle screen 䊳 Custom This option allows you to enter up to 17 characters to display on the idle screen 䊳 User Name This option allows you to display your NAI User Name Note Custom skins can be added using the HotSync option To add a custom skin see Changing the Plugin Screen on page 162 6 Tap the drop down arrow under D...

Page 47: ...lays three favorite numbers To configure the numbers tap the arrow to the right Enter a name and phone number and tap Add To call the number tap the name in the box 䊳 Sprint Logo This option displays the Sprint logo on the idle screen 䊳 Plugin Analog Clock The i500 installation CD comes with additional images that can be used to replace the analog clock image Since the analog clock is stored in yo...

Page 48: ...䊳 Accessing the Security Menu 䊳 Locking Your Phone 䊳 Unlocking Your Phone 䊳 Using Special Numbers 䊳 Security Features for PCS VisionSM y using the security setting on your PCS Phone you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility With several options available you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs B ...

Page 49: ...pplications to operate correctly that do not require passwords to be assigned Without a lock code assigned you are not able to modify any security functions Restricting Incoming and Outgoing Calls Incoming and outgoing calls can be set up to receive or send all calls or be restricted to only special numbers Special numbers can be assigned to any three numbers If the phone is powered Off when it is...

Page 50: ...Handheld and enter your lock code Note You must have a password assigned for this option 4 The following lock options are available 䊳 Never This option keeps your phone unlocked at all times 䊳 On PDA off This option enables the lock when the flip is closed or when the power save feature is engaged 䊳 At a preset time This option allows you to enter a time to enable the lock 䊳 After a preset delay T...

Page 51: ...nder Password and enter your lock code if assigned 4 Enter your existing lock code and tap OK 5 Enter the new lock code You can also enter a hint if needed 6 Tap OK 7 Verify the new lock code by re entering your new lock code and tap OK 8 Tap Done to exit Unassign a Lock Code To unassign a password 1 From the phone idle screen tap for Main Menu 2 Select Options and tap Security 3 Tap the box under...

Page 52: ...options are available 䊳 Show Records Displays all records in the address book 䊳 Mask Records Records marked private in the details dialog box will be masked or covered for your protection If assigned you must enter your lock code to view private records 䊳 Hide Records Records marked private in the details dialog box are hidden They are not displayed unless a lock code is entered To configure the c...

Page 53: ...s 5 Enter the number using graffiti or the keypad 6 Tap Done to save 7 Tap Done to exit Note There are no Speed Dial options associated with special numbers Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults including the ringer types and display settings To reset your phone 1 From the phone idle screen tap for Main Menu 2 Select Options and tap Security 3 Tap the Details b...

Page 54: ... Guard oaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network Your new dual band tri mode PCS Phone works anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and allows you to roam on analog and digital networks virtually anywhere in the U S where compatible wireless service is available This section explains how roaming works as well as special features that l...

Page 55: ...rks When you re roaming on other digital networks your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network You may not be able to access certain calling features such as PCS Vision Roaming on Analog Networks When you roam on analog networks you will experience a similar quality provided by other analog carriers today Alt...

Page 56: ...log services today 䊳 Your battery needs recharging sooner when you use your phone for analog roaming Note If you re on a call when you leave the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and enter an area where roaming is available whether digital or analog your call is dropped If your call is dropped in an area where you think PCS Service is available turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the Spri...

Page 57: ...ll Guard In addition to the roaming icon Call Guard alerts you when roaming charges apply This feature makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by reminding you when you make or receive roaming calls It also requires you to take additional steps before placing or answering a roaming call These additional steps are not required when you make or receive calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS N...

Page 58: ...g Calls With Call Guard On Remember if the Call Guard feature is set to On you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls even if you have selected the Analog setting 1 When your phone rings press 2 A message is displayed indicating that the roaming rate applies Press to answer the call ...

Page 59: ...us and Entering Text In This Section 䊳 Application Launcher 䊳 Menus 䊳 Online Help 䊳 Fonts his section is a road map to using your PCS Phone Every function and feature can be accessed through a menu Take a few moments to learn your way around You ll find that it makes your phone easier to use T ...

Page 60: ...ss the navigation key up or down on the front of the Sprint PCS Phone to scroll 3 Using the stylus tap the icon 4 The application is started Tip All work is automatically saved before you exit the application Application Categories The applications are stored in categories Your phone is pre set with the following 䊳 All 䊳 Games 䊳 Main 䊳 Palm net 䊳 Phone 䊳 System 䊳 Utilities 䊳 Unfiled 䊳 Edit Categor...

Page 61: ...ory is automatically displayed in the list 8 Tap OK to exit Deleting a Category 1 Tap 2 Tap the drop down arrow in the upper right corner 3 Tap Edit Categories 4 Select the category that you want to delete 5 Tap the Delete button 6 The category is deleted and the list is automatically updated 7 Tap OK to exit All the categories can be deleted by highlighting the category and tapping the delete but...

Page 62: ...erences 4 The Preferences screen is displayed Tap the drop down arrow and select List Small Icon or Large Icon 5 Tap OK to exit and save changes 6 The display is automatically changed to reflect the new setting Elements of the Application Screen Element Description Menu Bar A set of menu options that are specific to the application Not all applications have a menu bar Command Buttons Command butto...

Page 63: ...l Messages Memos and To Do Items are all searched Graffiti Writing Area Use this area to enter text using Graffiti writing Check Box Whenthereisacheckmarkinacheckboxnextto an option the option is turned ON To turn the optionOFF tapthecheckbox Thecheckmarkis removed and the option is turned OFF Drop Down List An arrow pointing down designates a drop down menu Tap the arrow to display a list of opti...

Page 64: ...n an application is started you cannot see the menu commands at the top of the screen like a standard Windows application To display the menu you have to tap the Menu Launcher Online Help Throughout the menus there is online help that explains what is displayed on the screen Help screens offer some guidance when the screen is not familiar Tap the Help button to display any helpful hints about the ...

Page 65: ...is available in applications that display lists 䊳 Address Book 䊳 To Do List 䊳 Memo Pad 䊳 Expense Sorting preferences can usually be changed using the menu launcher in each application Private Records Records can be made private to avoid others from viewing them if your phone is lost or stolen Private records remain visible until you select the hide option in the Security application When this sett...

Page 66: ...re a password to view They are not displayed in the address book 䊳 Masked Records marked private are masked and require a password to view They are displayed in the address book as shaded entries For more information on how to hide records see Current Privacy on page 49 Attaching Notes You can attach notes to records in most applications A note can be several characters Attaching a Note 1 Display ...

Page 67: ...t Options and tap Font 䊳 Tap the inverted tab at the top of the screen and select Options Tap Font 䊳 In the text Graffiti area drag a diagonal line from the lower left to the upper right to display the command bar In the text area write an F 3 Tap the desired font style 4 Tap OK Getting Application Information You can get information on any application by displaying the About box The about box dis...

Page 68: ... transferred Note You can beam several items of information including Applications Address Book entries Datebook entries Messages Memo Pad entries Expense entries and ToDo entries 3 Highlight or select the entry and tap 4 Tap Record and select Beam Note Depending on the application you might have to select Beam Category or Beam Address Select the beaming process that corresponds to the information...

Page 69: ... In This Section 䊳 Message Types 䊳 New Message Alerts 䊳 Message Options he Call History helps you manage your time more effectively It keeps track of incoming calls calls made from your PCS Phone and missed calls This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History T ...

Page 70: ...if the phone number is in your Internal Phone Book Duplicate calls same number and type of call may only appear once on the list To view a Call History entry 1 From the phone idle screen tap for Main Menu 2 The Calls menu is displayed automatically Tap one of the following call logs 䊳 All 䊳 Outgoing 䊳 Incoming 䊳 Missed Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History 1 From the ph...

Page 71: ...one idle screen tap for Main Menu 2 The Calls menu is displayed automatically Tap one of the following call logs 䊳 All 䊳 Outgoing 䊳 Incoming 䊳 Missed 3 Select the desired entry from the list and tap Details 4 Tap Save 5 Tap Save again Note To add the number to an existing address book entry check the Add to existing entry box before tapping the Save button the second time 6 Enter the desired addre...

Page 72: ...s and select one of the following call logs 䊳 All 䊳 Outgoing 䊳 Incoming 䊳 Missed 3 Select the desired entry from the list and tap Details 4 Tap the Prepend button 5 Enter the prefix needed and tap Call Note Prepending allows you to enter a series of numbers before the actual phone number Erasing Call History To erase Call History 1 From the phone idle screen tap for Main Menu 2 Tap Calls and selec...

Page 73: ... 䊳 Voice Dial 䊳 Making Calls from the Address Book 䊳 Editing and Viewing Address Book Entries 䊳 Beaming Address Book Entries ow you know the basics that help make it easier to stay in touch with people and information This section helps you make the most of your contacts and use your time more efficiently when you are trying to connect with the important people in your life N ...

Page 74: ...Define the contacts to include in the Speed Dial and Voice Dial list Creating an Address Book Entry An Address Book entry is the name address and phone information you are keeping for a person or business You can create these entries on your phone or you can use the PalmTM Desktop software to create entries on your computer These entries can then be downloaded into to your phone during a HotSync o...

Page 75: ...rogrammed numbers to simulate your waiting and entering the numbers when they are required The pauses are entered into the Address Book entry and the number is dialed just like any other There are two different types of pauses They are 䊳 Hard Pause P When the number is called the phone pauses and waits at the hard pause You must tap Talk when the next set of programmed numbers is to be dialed To e...

Page 76: ...Address Book entry The options available are 䊳 Show in List 䊳 Category 䊳 Special Ringer 䊳 Private Show in List You may have several different numbers such as work home pager fax email etc To determine which one is displayed in the Address Book you use the Show in List feature To display the correct number 1 Press the Address Book button 2 Tap the desired entry The Address View screen is displayed ...

Page 77: ...ed use the Edit Categories option then choose New and enter the category name 6 Tap OK to exit Special Ringer The special ringer option allows you to set a desired ringer for the individual calling When the person calls and is recognized in the Address Book your phone automatically identifies the caller and sounds the special ringer instead of the normal ringer set for the phone To set the special...

Page 78: ...ctivated 6 Tap OK to exit Speed Dial The Speed Dial option allows you to call people in the Address Book by tapping one or two numbers You can add up to 98 numbers to speed dial The Speed Dial feature is located in the Address details screen Note Speed Dial numbers that are already assigned to other Address Book entries are not displayed They are automatically removed from the list to avoid duplic...

Page 79: ...Edit button The Edit screen is displayed 4 Tap the Set Voice Dial button 5 The Set Voice Dialing screen is displayed Tap the drop down menu and select Record 6 Speak the name or identifier into the phone after the prompt Follow the remaining instructions as they are given 7 Tap Done to save Notice that there is a Voice Dial icon next to the drop down arrow This indicates that the entry has Voice D...

Page 80: ... are problems with the voice dial entry connecting the name should be recorded again Making Calls from the Address Book Once the Address Book entry is created you can make a call from it directly To make a call from the Address Book 1 Press the Address Book button 2 Locate the desired entry in the Address Book and choose one of the following 䊳 Tap the number displayed in the right column If more t...

Page 81: ...to change the information or Done to return to the Address list Editing an Address Book Entry At some point the information that is saved in your Address Book may need to be changed The information can be updated at anytime by tapping the Edit button in the Address View screen Information can also be added using the Edit button To update or add new information 1 Press the Address Book button 2 Sel...

Page 82: ...the Look Up line based on the way you have chosen to sort the entries 1 In the Address List screen enter the first letter of the name or company you want on the Look Up line using Graffiti text or the on screen keyboard 2 The list automatically scrolls to the section of the Address Book that begins with the letter entered 3 Tap the Address Book entry to view the name Sorting the Address Book Entri...

Page 83: ...business card can be sent quickly using one touch beaming 䊳 Address Entry You can select any entry in the Address Book and beam it to another IR mobile device 䊳 Category of Address Entries You can beam all entries in an Address Book category to another IR mobile device Creating a Business Card 1 In the Address List tap New 2 Enter all the necessary business information in the spaces provided 3 Tap...

Page 84: ...menu Launcher icon 3 Tap Record and select Beam Address Beaming the Current Category 1 In the Address List tap the drop down arrow and select the desired category 2 Tap the menu Launcher icon 3 Tap Record and select Beam Category Address Book Menu Options There are different menu options associated with the Address Book These menu choices may vary depending on which screen is open To view the opti...

Page 85: ...ctable information on the screen 䊳 Keyboard Displays the on screen keyboard 䊳 Graffiti Help Displays the Graffiti help information file Options Menu The following choices are available in the Options menu 䊳 Font Selects a different font size for the address book entries 䊳 Preferences Configures the way the Address Book displays information The sort can be designated one of two ways Also contains t...

Page 86: ...Event 䊳 Setting an Alarm 䊳 Changing the Date Book View 䊳 Date Book Preferences he Date Book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any activity associated with a date or date and time When you open the Date Book the current date and a list of times for a standard business day are displayed T ...

Page 87: ... they appear at the top of the list of times marked with a diamond You can schedule more than one untimed event on the same date 䊳 Repeating events such as a weekly meeting that is held on the same day at the same time each week 䊳 Continuous events such as a vacation or three day conference 䊳 All day events which reflect the default length of the day as set by the user Scheduling Timed Events You ...

Page 88: ...x to select a start time by making sure no event is selected and then writing a number on the number side of the Graffiti writing area 5 Set the duration of the event in either of the following ways 䊳 Tap the time columns in the Set Time dialog box to set the Start Time Tap End Time then tap the time columns to set the End Time 䊳 Tap All Day if the event lasts all day The default hours of a standa...

Page 89: ...elect a date by tapping a day month and year in the calendar 2 After selecting the desired date follow the steps for scheduling an event for the current day Scheduling Untimed Events You can schedule untimed events for any date Untimed events are displayed at the top of the list of times screen marked with a diamond Scheduling an untimed event 1 Select the desired event date as described in the pr...

Page 90: ...nter a description of the event in the space provided 5 Tap a blank area on the screen to deselect the untimed event Rescheduling an Event You can easily change scheduled events in the Date Book Rescheduling 1 From the Date Book screen tap the event that you want to reschedule 2 Tap Details to open the Event Details dialog box for the event 3 Tap the Time box Select the new time 4 Tap the Date box...

Page 91: ...off but the alarm sound is a polyphonic ringer when the phone is turned on Setting an Alarm 1 Tap the desired event 2 Tap Details 3 Activate the alarm by tapping the Alarm check box 4 Tap the drop down arrow to select minutes hours and days 5 Enter a number from 0 99 as the numeric alarm setting 6 Tap OK to exit and return to the Date Book Dismissing an Alarm 1 When the alarm dialog box is display...

Page 92: ...re four different views associated with the date book They are 䊳 Day View 䊳 Week View 䊳 Month View 䊳 Agenda View Displaying Different Views 1 Choose one of the following options to change the view 䊳 Press the Date Book application button repeatedly to cycle through all the date book views 䊳 Tap the view icons in the lower left area of the date book screen Week View The week view displays the calen...

Page 93: ...time or day Note The Week View also shows untimed events and events before and after the range of times displayed 3 Tap an event to display the event description Event Conflicts With the ability to define specific start and end times for any event it is possible to schedule events that overlap an event that starts before a previous event finishes An event conflict time overlap displays in the Week...

Page 94: ...ight side Indicates a single event 䊳 Dots below Indicate untimed events Tips for Month View 䊳 Tap a desired day in the Month view to display the day in the Day view screen 䊳 Tap the scroll arrows in the upper right corner to move forward or backward a month 䊳 Tap Go To to open the date dialog box and select a different month 䊳 Use the scroll buttons on your phone to move between months Press the t...

Page 95: ...enda View 䊳 Tap any appointment while in Agenda view to display the Day View of the appointment 䊳 Check off completed To Do List items in the Agenda view or click on a description of an item to go directly into the To Do List application 䊳 You can change the category of To Do items shown Tap on the pick list and select the new category See the chapter on Using the To Do List for more information o...

Page 96: ...on date information 5 Tap OK to exit Editing Repeating Events When you edit a repeating function you have the option of applying the change to the current event the current event and all future events or all occurrences of the event past present and future Deleting an Event 1 Select the desired event 2 Tap the Details button 3 Tap the Delete button 4 The Repeating Event screen is displayed Tap one...

Page 97: ...te of the repeating event Your phone adjusts the end date to maintain the duration of the event 䊳 If you change other repeat settings for example time alarm private of a repeating event and apply the change to all occurrences your phone creates a new event The start date of this new event is the day on which the setting is changed Past occurrences prior to the day of the change are not changed 䊳 I...

Page 98: ...The following options are available in the Options menu 䊳 Font Allows you to select the desired font size for the Date Book 䊳 Magnifier Allows you to set the font size larger when entering text 䊳 Dial Allows you to highlight and then call a phone number located in the Date Book entry 䊳 Preferences The preferences allows you to configure the times and alarms for the date book The following items ar...

Page 99: ...es 96 Section 2I Using Your Phone s Voice Services In This Section 䊳 Using Voice Activated Dialing 䊳 Recording Memos his section explains the features associated with your phone s Voice Services The easy to follow instructions explain how to make calls and record memos T ...

Page 100: ... from the Address Book Tap the phone number next to the desired name 5 The Set Voice Dial screen is displayed Tap the down arrow next to Select 6 Tap the drop down arrow under voice dial and select Record Note The Voice Dialing feature is different from the PCS Voice Command SM 7 Record a name or number to identify the entry 8 The entry is saved and ready for voice dialing Placing Voice Dialing Ca...

Page 101: ...e names and tap the phone number of the desired name Tip You can press the Voice Dial button when the number is highlighted in the Voice Dial list to connect the call 4 A Voice Dial popup menu is displayed with the following options 䊳 Call Calls the number 䊳 Modify Allows you to edit the entry Note You can also access the Voice Dial screen from the Application main menu by tapping on the Voice Dia...

Page 102: ...r up to 1 4 MB whichever comes first You cannot append an existing memo Recording a Memo 1 Press and hold on the right side of the PCS Phone 2 A beep sounds and the Voice Memo Record screen is displayed 3 Recording is automatically started Tap to stop recording 4 Using the stylus enter a title for the message and tap Done Playing a Memo 1 From the application screen tap the Voice Memo icon 2 The V...

Page 103: ... Your Phone 2I Using Your Phone s Voice Services 100 Deleting all Memos 1 Tap from the phone main Menu 2 Tap the Voice Memo icon 3 Tap to display the Voice Memo options 4 Tap Record and select Delete All 5 Tap Yes to confirm ...

Page 104: ...puter 䊳 Tapping and Typing 䊳 Opening an Application 䊳 Customizing Your Handheld Computer he handheld computer allows you to simplify your life by organizing scheduled events and keeping important information easily accessible in the palm of your hand By using this phone you get the best of both worlds You can communicate and have a personal assistant all in one unit T ...

Page 105: ...ep track of important events and information in your life By using the handheld computer you can keep track of and automatically update information with a tap of the stylus The stylus is the instrument that is used to navigate inside the handheld computer It has a special point that serves to touch the screen to input information into the handheld computer Front View of the Handheld Computer ...

Page 106: ...If you use another device the screen may become scratched The stylus can also be used to drag and select text on the screen Simply press the stylus to the screen and drag it across the characters without lifting from the surface Highlighted text indicates it has been selected Typing Included in the handheld computer is a fully functional on screen keyboard To access the keyboard tap either the alp...

Page 107: ...n enter to personalize is 䊳 Name and Address 䊳 Correct time 䊳 Set the desired view for time and date 䊳 Configure alert sounds Information is entered through the Preferences menu Setting the Time and Date To set the time and date 1 From the Applications main screen tap the Preferences icon 2 Tap the drop down arrow in the upper right corner and select Date Time 3 Using the stylus tap the drop down ...

Page 108: ...und This is the sound level of the system The available settings are Off Low Medium or High 䊳 Alarm Sound This is the sound level for alarms that are configured on the handheld computer The available settings are Off Low Medium or High 䊳 Alarm Vibrate This enables the vibrator for the alarm function The default setting is Off 䊳 Alarm LED This enables the LED to flash for the alarm function The def...

Page 109: ...mputer In This Section 䊳 Using the On Screen Keyboard 䊳 Graffiti Writing 䊳 Importing Data his section introduces you to the On Screen keyboard Graffiti application and how to import large quantities of data into the handheld computer You ll find one of the benefits of having an handheld computer is having important information close at hand T ...

Page 110: ...r with Graffiti writing or you are writing special characters To access the on screen keyboard Note This option is only available when you need to enter text into an application 1 Using the stylus tap the alpha or numeric icon located on the bottom of the screen 2 This displays the on screen keyboard 3 Using the stylus tap any of the letters on the screen The results are displayed in the space abo...

Page 111: ...raffiti Icon 4 Follow the instructions on the screen 5 When finished tap The Graffiti area is divided into two different areas The left side is used to create letters alpha characters and symbols The right side is used to create numbers or numeric characters Small marks in the middle of the screen designate the divide between alpha and numeric areas The Graffiti letters have a starting point that ...

Page 112: ...Computer 109 Here is the Graffiti alphabet Tip For greater accuracy draw letters with large strokes that take up nearly all the available area Tip Write at a natural speed Writing too slow can cause errors Tip Press firmly on the stylus at a right angle Avoid writing at a slant ...

Page 113: ...rting the stroke from the bottom To make the shift stroke 1 Using the stylus make a line starting from the bottom and drawing upwards 2 Notice that the display changes to reflect the shift command by placing an arrow in the lower right corner of the screen The next alpha character entered will be capitalized Cap Lock Capital letters can be set to always on just like using a standard Caps Lock key ...

Page 114: ...s a chart of how to write Graffiti numbers Writing Punctuation Marks Any standard punctuation mark available on a keyboard can be created using Graffiti writing All punctuation marks begin with a single tap in the Graffiti alpha writing area This tap activates the punctuation shift indicated by a dot on the display screen The next stroke is designed to create a punctuation mark When the punctuatio...

Page 115: ...bols and characters you simply activate the Symbol shift When the symbol shift is activated a slash mark is displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the screen just above the Graffiti area The next stroke after the symbol shift is the desired symbol character The symbol shift is done by tapping and dragging the stylus from the top left to the lower right corner of the Graffiti alpha area ...

Page 116: ... a chart of how to write Graffiti symbols Writing Accented Characters To write accented characters you have to write the letter and then perform the accent stroke Accents are added to letters or alpha characters For example the following displays an accented E Here is a chart of accented characters ...

Page 117: ... Delete screen This allows you to delete applications To make the command bar display 1 On the left side of the Graffiti screen make the following stroke Graffiti Shortcuts There are also shortcuts built into the Palm OS software These shortcuts allow you to quickly and easily enter information with fewer strokes Usually shortcuts are commonly used phrases or words You can also create your own sho...

Page 118: ...en and a blinking cursor on the first line write the shortcut symbol as displayed above 3 The shortcut symbol is displayed on the screen 4 Write the letters b r 5 The word Breakfast is displayed Importing Data If you have data stored on a desktop computer in applications such as spreadsheets and databases or if you want to import data from another device you can transfer the data to your handheld ...

Page 119: ...ine before any it can be imported Importing the data allows you to keep the information created on the desktop or laptop available to you 1 Launch the PalmTM Desktop software on your desktop or laptop computer 2 Select one of the following buttons 䊳 Date 䊳 Address 䊳 To Do 䊳 Memo Note Import file extensions or choices depend on which button is selected 3 From the menu click File Import 4 The Import...

Page 120: ...Word or Excel he Expense Manager allows you to keep on top of your finances by tracking your expenses and transferring the information to a spreadsheet on a desktop computer You can Record dates types of expenses amount spent payment method and other details associated with any money that you spend You ll find that your phone can be a valuable tool in tracking expense information T ...

Page 121: ...se application icon 2 Tap New Tip You can also create a new Expense item in the Expense List screen by writing on the number side of the Graffiti writing area The first number you write begins your new Expense item 3 Enter the amount of the expense using Graffiti text or the on screen keyboard 4 Tap Expense Type for the list of available expenses Note The expense is automatically saved when an exp...

Page 122: ...nse was entered into the system The date can be changed to better reflect the actual date of the expense Changing the Date 1 Tap the desired expense item 2 Tap the date of the item 3 The Date screen is displayed with a calendar Tap the correct date of the expense Once the date is selected the screen goes back to the expense main menu ...

Page 123: ...he expense 䊳 Currency Select the type of currency used for the expense 䊳 Vendor and City Enter the Vendor and City information in the spaces provided 䊳 Attendees Enter the attendees of the expense if needed Adding Receipt Details 1 Tap the desired expense item 2 Tap the Details button to open the Receipt Details screen 3 Tap the drop down menu and select the desired category 4 Tap the drop down me...

Page 124: ...in the Graffiti writing area For example writing the letter T enters the Taxi expense type Writing T and then e enters Telephone which is the first expense type beginning with the letters Te Filling in the Expense Automatically 1 Tap the Menu Launcher icon 2 Select Options and tap Preferences 3 Tap the Use Automatic Fill When Entering Data check box to select the option 4 Tap OK to exit ...

Page 125: ... In the Expense List tap the Show button to display the Show Options dialog box 2 To change how expense items are sorted tap the Sort By drop down menu 3 Tap Date or Type to sort the expense items by the corresponding option 4 To change the display of mileage entries tap Distance and then tap Miles or Kilometers to display the corresponding unit 5 To hide the currency symbol tap the Show Currency ...

Page 126: ...nse item If the desired currency is not in the list of countries you can create your own custom currency symbol and add it to the drop down menu Change the Currencies in the Drop Down Menu 1 In the Expense List tap an Expense item 2 Tap Details 3 Tap the Currency drop down menu in the Receipt Details dialog box 4 Tap Edit Currencies Note You can specify up to five different currencies 5 Tap OK to ...

Page 127: ...ckage The procedures in this section assume that you have installed Palm Desktop Creating and Printing an Expense Report Your phone makes it quick and easy to view and print your Expense data in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet To create or print an expense report 1 Perform a HotSync operation to transfer the latest Expense data to your desktop computer 2 Click the Expense icon in the Palm Desktop ap...

Page 128: ...he following options are available in the Record menu 䊳 Delete Item Deletes an expense item 䊳 Purge Deletes expense categories To conserve memory delete categories you no longer use Options Menu The following options are available in the Options menu 䊳 Preferences The preferences allows you to configure the automatic fill and default currency features 䊳 Custom Currencies Define additional currenci...

Page 129: ...g Editing Memos 䊳 Memo Pad Menus ave you ever needed a pen and a piece of paper to take notes Well now you have something better at your fingertips Your phone gives you a fully functional memo pad to write down those quick notes to yourself The Memo Pad is also compatible with common desktop applications like MS Word H ...

Page 130: ...w Note You can also begin a memo from the Memo screen by writing in the Graffiti area A new memo is automatically created and saved upon exiting 4 Enter the desired text in the memo using the Graffiti area or on screen keyboard Note The first line of text will become the subject of the memo when all saved memos are viewed 5 Tap Done Choosing a Memo Category Categories are used to file memos into d...

Page 131: ...n the security features are enabled the memo is hidden or masked and not displayed on the list of memos To display the memo a password is required Making a Memo Private 1 Tap the desired memo on the memo screen 2 Tap the Details button to open the Memo Details dialog box 3 Tap the Private check box 4 Tap OK to exit ...

Page 132: ...y using the Memo options Reviewing a Memo 1 In the memo list tap the desired memo 2 Review or edit the text in the memo 3 Tap Done to save your changes and exit Sorting Memos You can sort the memos alphabetically or in any order Selecting a Sort Option 1 Tap the Menu Launcher icon from the memo screen 2 Select Options and tap Preferences 3 From the drop down list select Manual or Alphabetic 4 Tap ...

Page 133: ...o The easiest way is described below They are 䊳 Delete the complete text of a memo 䊳 Use the Menu Command 䊳 Use the Memo Details dialog box Delete a Memo with the Memo Details Dialog Box 1 Tap the memo that you want to delete 2 Tap the Details button The Memo Details Alert screen is displayed 3 Tap the Delete button The Delete Memo Alert screen is displayed 4 Tap OK to confirm the deletion of the ...

Page 134: ...he Record menu 䊳 New Memo Creates a new memo 䊳 Delete Memo Deletes the current memo 䊳 Beam Memo Beams the memo to another device using the IR port 䊳 Beam Category Beams all memos in the current category to another handheld computer using the IR port Option Menu The following options are available in the Options menu 䊳 Font Displays the Font dialog box to select a font size for your memos 䊳 Securit...

Page 135: ...ging Priorities and Due Dates 䊳 Deleting a To Do List Item 䊳 Displaying Completed and Due Items 䊳 To Do Menus ith the To Do List you can create important reminders and prioritize the things that you need to do Assigning different priority levels insures that the most important reminder is displayed first Notes can also be attached for a description or clarification of the task W ...

Page 136: ...items can all be set to make the list easier to read Creating a To Do List Task 1 Tap the Applications Launcher icon 2 Tap the To Do List icon 3 Tap New 4 Enter the To Do List text in the space provided You can use Graffiti text or the on screen keyboard Note If no To Do List item is selected writing in the Graffiti text area automatically creates a new one 5 Tap anywhere on the screen to deselect...

Page 137: ... are displayed by priority and due date at the top of the screen by default The number 1 is designated as the highest priority Changing the items priority automatically repositions the item in the list Setting the Priority Level 1 Tap the Priority number on the left side of the item displayed in the To Do List 2 Tap the priority number from 1 5 on the drop down menu ...

Page 138: ... them Changing Priorities and Due Dates You can change the To Do List to display the due date assigned to an item change its priority and assign a category to the task with the To Do Item Details dialog box You can then sort To Do List items by priority due date or category Changing the Priority Due Date and Category 1 In the To Do List tap the desired item 2 Tap the Details button 3 In the Detail...

Page 139: ...rivate to hide the item when the security feature is enabled 7 Tap OK to exit Sorting To Do Items 1 From the To Do List tap the Show button 2 The To Do Preferences screen is displayed Tap the Sort By drop down menu to display the following options 䊳 Priority Due Date Displays the list using Priority then Due Date 䊳 Due Date Priority Displays the list using Due Date then Priority 䊳 Category Priorit...

Page 140: ...tems Displays your completed items in the To Do List If this setting is turned OFF completed To Do items disappear from the list but are kept in the memory of your phone You must purge completed items to remove them from memory 䊳 Show Only Due Items Displays only the items that are currently due past due or have no due date specified When this setting is active items that are not yet due do not di...

Page 141: ...te Removes a note from an item 䊳 Purge Deletes all completed items Completed items remain in the To Do List until they are purged 䊳 Beam Item Beams the current item to your phone or IR device 䊳 Beam Category Beams the category to your phone or handheld computer device Options Menu 䊳 Font Selects a different font size for the To Do List 䊳 Phone Lookup Looks up a phone number displayed in the Addres...

Page 142: ...n 2O Calculator In This Section 䊳 Opening the Calculator 䊳 Using the Calculator Button 䊳 Displaying Recent Calculations aving a calculator handy is not only convenient but practical This easy to use calculator makes figuring out simple math equations a breeze H ...

Page 143: ...rm basic calculations 䊳 Store and retrieve values 䊳 Display the last series of calculations Opening the Calculator 1 Choose one of the following options to open the calculator 䊳 Tap the Application Launcher icon then tap the Calculator icon Or 䊳 Tap the Calculator button on the right side of the Graffiti area Using the Calculator Buttons The calculator includes several buttons to complete mathemat...

Page 144: ...total stored in memory The number that you add can be either a calculated value or any number you enter by pressing the number buttons Pressing this button has no effect on the current calculation or series of calculations it merely places the value into memory until it is recalled The MR button recalls the stored value from memory and inserts it in the current calculation The MC button clears any...

Page 145: ...Section 2 Understanding Your Phone 2O Calculator 142 3 When you have finished reviewing the calculations tap OK ...

Page 146: ...plications Launcher 䊳 Installing Handheld Computer Software 䊳 Deleting Handheld Computer Applications his section describes how to install and manage the software that is on your PCS Phone Your phone uses different applications to manage your everyday events Many new and exciting applications can be installed to make your everyday life easier T ...

Page 147: ...lication is automatically saved when you exit Categorizing an Application When you install applications they can be categorized to be found more easily When you select a category from the drop down list only the applications associated with the category are displayed This manages the number of icons that display on the screen To categorize an application 1 Tap the Applications Launcher 2 Tap the M...

Page 148: ...sented by an icon The applications can also be represented in a list format or in different sized icons To change the view to a list format 1 Tap the Applications Launcher 2 Tap the Menu Launcher 3 Tap Options then Preferences 4 Tap the drop down next to View By 5 Select List 6 Press to exit Preferences 7 The applications are displayed as a list ...

Page 149: ...d to free up the amount of available RAM Note The Install Tool can also be selected to perform the installation of new applications from the Palm Desktop program group To Install Software on your phone Copy the application you want to install into the Add On folder of the desktop computer 1 Double click the PalmTM Desktop icon on your Windows desktop to launch the application 2 Click Install 3 In ...

Page 150: ...ch space as possible freed up any given time Note Applications that came with the Palm OS operating system do not reside in RAM they reside in ROM They cannot be deleted from the system They do not affect the amount of free RAM To remove an application 1 Tap the Applications Launcher 2 Tap the Menu Launcher 3 Tap Apps then Delete 4 A list of installed applications is displayed 5 Tap the applicatio...

Page 151: ... information screen To check the memory usage 1 Tap the Applications Launcher 2 Tap the Menu Launcher 3 Select Apps and tap Info 4 The memory information screen is displayed 5 Tap the Version or Records box to display the version and record information associated with each application Beaming Capabilities Your phone has an IR Infrared port built in to the top of the unit The IR port is used to bea...

Page 152: ...e For best results your phone and the other IR device should be within approximately 40 inches of one another 5 Wait for the Beam Status dialog box to indicate that the transfer is complete To Beam an Application 1 Tap the Applications Launcher 2 Tap the Menu Launcher 3 Select Apps and tap Beam 4 Tap the Application to send Note Some applications are copyright protected and cannot be beamed to ano...

Page 153: ...nformation the beam receive function must be ON To make sure the beam setting is ON 1 Tap the Applications Launcher 2 Tap the Preferences icon 3 Tap the drop down menu and select General 4 Make sure that the Beam Receive option is set to On 5 If the option is Off tap the drop down menu and select On 6 Tap the Applications Launcher to exit ...

Page 154: ...ting HotSync Setup Options 䊳 Customizing the HotSync Operation 䊳 Performing a HotSync Operation via a Network 䊳 Using File Link 䊳 IR HotSync Operations 䊳 Changing the Plugin Screen hen you perform a HotSync operation all data on your phone is synchronized with a desktop computer This keeps you in touch and up to date no matter where you are You can rest assured that your information is always back...

Page 155: ...ation is not running Performing Your First HotSync Operation An initial setup is required on both the desktop computer and your phone to synchronize the data for the first time Once the information is entered and your phone is recognized the information is not required again The first connection must be completed using a direct connection with a desktop holder not a modem Perform a HotSync the Fir...

Page 156: ... first HotSync operation you must enter your user information Note If the phone has been password protected you will be prompted to enter you password before being able to HotSync The password is usually the last four digits of your phone number the last four digits of your Social Security number or 0000 8 The New User dialog box is displayed Select New and enter a Username 9 Click OK to start the...

Page 157: ...is assigned to your phone Creating a User Profile 1 Open the PalmTM Desktop application 2 Select the Tools menu and click Users 3 The Users dialog box is displayed Click the Profiles button 4 Click the New button Enter a unique name for the profile 5 Click OK 6 Repeat the above steps for each new profile 7 When all profiles are entered click OK to exit 8 Select the desired user profile from the li...

Page 158: ... Local HotSync Operation 1 Insert your phone into the cradle 2 Make sure the HotSync Manager is running on the desktop computer 3 Press the HotSync button on the cradle 4 A message is displayed indicating that the process is complete Selecting HotSync Setup Options The HotSync manager can be set to run at desired times If necessary the local and modem settings can be adjusted Setting Options 1 Cli...

Page 159: ... are handled during the HotSync operation These options are called a conduit By default a HotSync operation synchronizes all files between your phone and Palm Desktop software In general you should leave the settings to synchronize all files The only reason to change these settings is to overwrite data on either your phone or Palm Desktop software or to avoid synchronizing a particular type of fil...

Page 160: ...ing 8 Click Done to activate the settings Performing a HotSync Operation via a Network When you use the Network HotSync software you can take advantage of the LAN and WAN connectivity available in many office environments The Network HotSync software allows you to perform a HotSync operation by dialing in to a network or by using a cradle that is connected to any computer on your LAN or WAN provid...

Page 161: ...nc Manager menu click Network 3 From the HotSync Manager menu click Setup 4 Click the Network tab Click on the user name to select A check mark is placed next to the user name 5 Click OK 6 Perform a HotSync operation as normal Note During the HotSync operation the desktop computer network information is stored on your phone With this information your phone can locate the computer when performing a...

Page 162: ...u can also beam data to a cell phone and any other device that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards Most importantly you can use the IR port to perform HotSync operations This is especially useful if you travel with an infrared enabled laptop You simply enable infrared communication on your laptop and handheld and follow the steps in Performing an IR HotSync Operation later in ...

Page 163: ...tached It should be different from any port used by the HotSync Manager 5 Make a note of which port is listed as providing application support You need this information to configure the HotSync Manager for infrared communication 6 Deselect any other check boxes in the Options tab 7 Click Apply and OK to exit Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication Next you need to go to the HotSync ...

Page 164: ... to perform the actual operation To perform an IR HotSync operation 1 Tap the Applications Launcher icon 2 Tap the HotSync icon 3 Tap Local 4 Tap the drop down menu below the HotSync icon and select IR to a PC Handheld 5 Position the IR port of your handheld within a couple of inches of the infrared port of your computer 6 Tap the HotSync icon to start the IR HotSync operation Returning to cradle ...

Page 165: ...te to c program files samsung sph i500 4 Select one of the following plug in images and click Open 䊳 GrLib_Calendar prc Installs the Calendar image 䊳 GrLib_World Clock prc Installs the world clock image 5 Perform a HotSync operation to copy the new image into your phone 6 When the HotSync operation is completed tap from the phone main menu 7 Select Options and tap Preferences 8 Tap the Display but...

Page 166: ...In This Section 䊳 Resetting Your Handheld 䊳 Tips 䊳 Common Problems his section contains helpful troubleshooting tips that allow you to diagnose and fix several common issues quickly and easily If you are unable to fix the problem please contact PCS Customer Solutions at 1 888 211 4727 T ...

Page 167: ... make sure that the correct COM port is selected in the HotSync Setup For more information see Selecting HotSync Setup Options on page 155 䊳 If you are using Windows 2000 or XP make sure you have the proper user rights You must have Standard User rights to install the i500 software Resetting Your Handheld Under normal circumstances you will not have to use the reset button On rare occasions howeve...

Page 168: ...s are restored to their factory default settings To perform a Hard Reset 1 To perform a hard reset unscrew the stylus and locate the reset tool 2 Press and hold the phone button located on the right side of your phone then use the reset tool to press the reset button Remove the reset tool from the reset hole and wait for the PalmTM screen to display then release the phone button 3 An Erase all dat...

Page 169: ...off and all information being worked on is lost For a quick check of the battery level glance at the battery charge indicator icon located in the upper right corner of your phone s display screen If the battery charge is getting too low the battery icon blinks and the phone sounds a warning tone There is also an internal backup battery that saves all the settings in the phone when the regular batt...

Page 170: ...elect Digitizer 4 Follow the on screen instructions to calibrate the screen 5 Press to exit HotSync to Save Current Settings If you are constantly adding new data to your i500 make sure that you perform a HotSync periodically to save any recent changes If the unit loses data from a discharged battery or crashes it can be easily restored performing a HotSync provided the data is current on the desk...

Page 171: ...rformed but is saved in the native phone setting Soft Reset Hard Reset HotSync Speed Dial no change Cleared Recovered Voice Dial no change Cleared Not Supported Voice Memo no change no change Not Supported Application Buttons PDA no change Set back to default Recovered Application Buttons Phone no change Set back to default Recovered Contrast Brightness no change Set back to default Not Supported ...

Page 172: ...u have other Palm OS serial devices or Palm OS devices with USB to Serial converters like the Samsung SPH i500 or the PalmTM USB Connect device you must maintain Local Serial checked in order to sync these devices The i500 is a native mode USB device you MUST have Local USB checked to avoid problems during HotSync operations We recommend that you leave the Local Serial entry UNCHECKED unless you a...

Page 173: ... a HotSync operation are unique to the i500 Dropping a backup from ANY other Palm OS device may cause network serial connectivity and other features to stop working properly or may result in a permanent Fatal Error every time you power on the handset until you do a hard reset If you have an existing Palm PoweredTM device simply beam address book datebook and other data to the i500 When doing an in...

Page 174: ...ich your email administrator can provide for you Question How can I do a HotSync modem sync with my i500 Answer Due to the design of the PCS Vision network you CANNOT do a modem sync However if your system is on the Internet you can instead do a Network sync Please see Performing a HotSync Operation via a Network on page 156 of the Online User Manual for instructions on how to set up a network syn...

Page 175: ...configuration Click on the HotSync icon in the System Tray and select Setup Select the Local tab and click on the drop down arrow next to Serial Port to select the desired COM port Make sure that you have Local USB selected in the HotSync control panel as the type of connection and that Local Serial is not checked The cable connects to your computer as a USB cable To check your connection 1 Right ...

Page 176: ... be caused by information copied during a HotSync or other applications not operating correctly To fix this problem create a new user profile and perform a HotSync operation To create a new user profile 1 Perform a hard reset for more information on performing a hard reset see the i500 Online Guide and place the i500 into the cradle 2 Launch the PalmTM Desktop application on the desktop laptop com...

Page 177: ... the Samsung SPH i500 or the PalmTM USB Connect device you must maintain Local Serial checked in order to sync these devices The i500 is a native mode USB device you MUST have Local USB checked to avoid problems during HotSync operations We recommend that you leave the Local Serial entry UNCHECKED unless you are actively syncing one of your other devices If you see any error messages regarding Com...

Page 178: ...ow do I perform a soft reset on my i500 Note When you perform a Soft Reset no stored data is lost Answer Use the stylus briefly to press the reset button on the i500 located on the bottom of the phone next to the power accessory interface connector Question How do I perform a hard reset Note All data is lost when a hard reset is performed The handset is reset to the factory settings See Settings C...

Page 179: ...network cannot dial out through the network so although it is physically possible to set up a different network connection on the device you will not be able to access it Question Can I use this with my Macintosh computer Answer The i500 is not supported for use with Macintosh computers Question Does this work with Windows 95 98 XP or 2000 Answer Yes Make sure that PalmTM OS version 4 1 is install...

Page 180: ... with the device 5 If you find a device that is not responding correctly click on the entry and press the Delete key 6 Close the System dialog box and reboot if necessary Question My phone is constantly locking up or getting fatal errors What should I do Answer You need to make a copy of your backup folder and perform a hard reset on your phone To perform the operation 1 Double click on your MY CO...

Page 181: ...address Since the i500 is 3G enabled it does not support third party dial up connections like previous versions of PDA phones Question Will my existing Palm OS Applications work with my i500 Answer Yes Most Palm OS applications work without any problems Question Can I use my Palm OS applications and talk on the phone at the same time Answer Yes You can use the speaker phone or optional headset to ...

Page 182: ...u DO NOT have multiple USB ports available go to b b Un install yellow banged device unplug the USB cable from system remove handset from the cradle shutdown system plug USB cable back in replace handset after system fully boots Battery Question What is the battery life of my i500 Answer Your i500 has two batteries installed An internal battery and an external battery The internal battery keeps al...

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Page 184: ...tures The Basics In This Section 䊳 Using Voicemail 䊳 Text Messaging 䊳 Using Caller ID 䊳 Responding to Call Waiting 䊳 Three Way Calling 䊳 Forwarding Your Calls ow that you ve mastered your phone s fundamentals it s time to explore the calling features that enhance your PCS Service N ...

Page 185: ... call or when there is no signal To set up your Voicemail see Setting Up Your Voicemail on page 11 Knowing When You Have Messages There are several different ways your phone alerts you of new messages 䊳 By displaying a message on the screen 䊳 By playing an assigned ringer type 䊳 By a blinking red LED 䊳 By displaying at the top of your screen for voicemail messages or page text messages If a text m...

Page 186: ...nu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages 1 From the phone main menu tap the Menu Launcher 2 Select Messages and tap Voicemail 3 The Voicemail screen is displayed 4 Tap Listen 5 The phone automatically dials your voicemail box 6 Enter your pass code Note If this is the first time you have accessed your voicemail the system will prompt you to setup your mail box before listening to any new mess...

Page 187: ... PCS Network New text messages can be received anywhere at anytime while you are located in the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network Deleting All Messages To delete all messages 1 Tap to view the Application menu 2 Tap for Messages 3 Tap Page Text from the drop down menu 4 Press and select Delete All 5 Tap Yes to confirm the deletion 6 Tap Done to exit Signing Up for Updates With Updates you can have new...

Page 188: ...or Messages 3 Tap the desired message from the list that contains the image The message will say You have a picture Click GO to view 4 Tap and select Extract Info 5 Tap the Launch button to view the image in the Web browser Using Caller ID Caller ID lets you know who s calling by displaying the number of the person calling when your phone rings Similarly if you call someone who has this feature yo...

Page 189: ...me is also displayed Answering a Waiting Call 1 Tap the button The phone connects to the other call while placing the existing caller on hold 2 Tap the button again to switch back over to the original caller Three Way Calling Three way calling allows you to talk to two different people at the same time When using this feature normal airtime rates apply for each of the two calls 1 Enter the number ...

Page 190: ...all Forwarding activated Note You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded Contact Sprint for more information To Activate Call Forwarding 1 Tap 2 Enter the area code and phone number where the incoming calls are forwarded 3 Tap A confirmation tone is heard that confirms the activation of Call Forwarding To Deactivate Call Forwarding 1 Press 2 Press A confirmation tone is heard that ...

Page 191: ...ss ConnectionSM CS VisionSM brings you clarity you can see and hear with enhanced always on mobile multimedia capabilities like email pictures and games that are easy to learn and use This rich colorful graphic experience will be visually comparable to your home or office computer It s a revolutionary way to look at wireless P ...

Page 192: ...a way to personalize Internet services and as an online virtual identity A user name is typically based on the customer s name and a number followed by sprintpcs com For example the third John Smith to sign up for PCS Vision Services might have jsmith003 sprintpcs com as his user name If you want a particular user name you can visit www sprintpcs com and get the name you want as long as nobody els...

Page 193: ...session The Net Guard does not appear if the phone is merely re connecting due to a time out Browsing the Web Browsing the Web is easy once you ve learned a few basics Here are some tips for browsing the Web with PCS Vision Scrolling As with other parts of your phone s menu you ll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Websites 䊳 Press the volume or Up Down Scroll Keys Going Back 䊳 T...

Page 194: ... button to automatically fill out the description and current Website URL information 5 Tap to save and exit Note Bookmarking a page does not store the page contents just its address Note Some pages cannot be bookmarked Whether a particular Web page may be marked is controlled by its creator Accessing a Bookmark To access a bookmark 1 Connect to the Internet and navigate to the desired Website 2 T...

Page 195: ... also use the shortcut stroke with the letter R in the Graffiti writing area Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops responding you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser To restart the Web browser 1 Tap to launch the applications menu 2 Tap the Blazer icon ...

Page 196: ...se folders download and view documents from any device using a PC browser or Pocket Internet Explorer To use PCS Business Connection Personal Edition install Business Connection Personal Edition software on your work PC This allows data to be securely retrieved in real time by your phone when connected to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network There is a monthly charge for PCS Business Connection and u...

Page 197: ...display the icon Connecting takes about 10 12 seconds Can I make calls and use PCS Vision Services at the same time You cannot use voice and data services simultaneously If you receive a call while the data service is active the call will be forwarded into voicemail You can place an outgoing call at any time but it will interrupt any in progress data session When is my data connection active Your ...

Page 198: ...es You can sign out without turning off your phone however you will not be able to browse the Web or use other PCS Vision Services While signed out you can still place or receive phone calls check voicemail and use other voice services You may sign in again at any time To sign out tap ...

Page 199: ...print the first wireless provider to offer innovative PCS Voice Command technology reaching your friends family co workers and teammates has never been easier especially when you re on the go You can even listen to Web based information such as news stock quotes weather sports and much more Your voice does it all with PCS Voice Command W ...

Page 200: ...names into your personal address book with each name having up to five phone numbers That s 2 500 phone numbers and with the advanced technology of PCS Voice Command you can have instant access to all of them There are four ways to update your address book 䊳 Use Voice Recordings Simply dial and say Add name You will then be asked to say the name and number you want to add to your personal address ...

Page 201: ...say Call Jane Smith at work Call John Baker on the mobile phone Call 555 1234 or Call Bob Miller 3 Your request will be repeated and you will be asked to verify Say Yes to call the number or person Say No if you wish to cancel 4 The number will automatically be dialed Keep in mind that PCS Voice Command recognizes not only your voice but any voice so that others can experience the same convenience...

Page 202: ...Section 4 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information 199 Section 4 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information ...

Page 203: ... of and Access to Your Phone 䊳 Caring for the Battery 䊳 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice art of getting the most out of your PCS Phone is knowing where and how it works at optimum efficiency This section outlines performance and safety guidelines that ensure you experience the full quality that your PCS Phone was designed to give you P ...

Page 204: ... Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver When it s turned on it receives and transmits radio frequency RF signals When you use your phone the system handling your call controls the power level This power can range from 0 006 watts to 0 2 watts in digital mode Knowing Radio frequency Safety The design of your PCS Phone complies with updated NCRP standards described b...

Page 205: ...Phone FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving or operating the phone without a hands free device is prohibited in some jurisdictions Laws vary as to specific restrictions Remember that safety always comes first When using your phone in the car 䊳 Get to know your p...

Page 206: ...uately shielded electronic operating systems and or entertainment systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or their representative to determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals Also check with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices such as pacemakers and hear...

Page 207: ... resulting in bodily injury or even death These areas are often but not always clearly marked They include 䊳 Fueling areas such as gas stations 䊳 Below deck on boats 䊳 Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities 䊳 Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders 䊳 Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle s engine Note Ne...

Page 208: ...he battery clean 䊳 Don t attempt to disassemble or short circuit the battery 䊳 The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time 䊳 It s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing 䊳 Don t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time It s best to ...

Page 209: ... warranty for this equipment and void your authority to operate this equipment Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone Although your phone is quite sturdy it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitti...

Page 210: ...on antenna phone design and other factors What is important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines Variations in SARs do not represent a variation in safety All phones must meet the federal standard which incorporates a substantial margin of safety As stated above variations in SAR values between different model phones do not mean variations in safety SAR values at or below...

Page 211: ...in the future Model PCS Phone SPH i500 Serial No User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents 4 901 307 5 109 390 5 267 262 5 416 797 5 506 865 5 544 196 5 657 420 5 101 501 5 267 261 5 414 796 5 504 773 5 535 239 5 600 754 5 778 338 5 228 054 5 337 338 5 710 784 5 056 109 5 568 483 5 659 569 5 490 165 5 511 073 eZiTe...

Page 212: ...n This Section 䊳 Manufacturer s Warranty his section contains the manufacturer s warranty for your PCS Phone For information about the Terms and Conditions of your PCS Service please see the Start Here guide included with your phone For the most recent version of the Terms and Conditions please visit www sprintpcs com T ...

Page 213: ... and service of Product or g Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80 of rated capacity or the battery leaks and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if i the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery ii any of the seals o...

Page 214: ...F APPLICABLE THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE SAME DURATION OF TIME AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY STATED HEREIN SOME STATES PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IN ADDITION SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM T...

Page 215: ...IE SOLELY WITH THE PURCHASER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT AS THE CASE MAY BE This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG and SAMSUNG s Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty The agents employees distributors and dealers of SAMS...

Page 216: ... Address Book Voice Dial 76 Address Book Entry 71 Adjusting the Phone s Volume Settings 39 Alert Notification 41 Answering Calls 32 Application Categories 57 Application Information 64 Application Launcher 57 Application Screen Icons 59 Applications Launcher 144 B Backlight Time Length Changing 42 Battery Capacity 26 Charging 27 Installation 27 Battery Caring for 205 Battery Removing 27 Battery Us...

Page 217: ...imed events 86 Date Book Setting an alarm 88 Date Book View 89 Date Book Menus 94 Deactivate Key Tones 36 Deleting a Memo 99 Deleting all Memos 100 Deleting Handheld Computer Applications 147 Desktop Holder Removing the i500 29 Dialing Options 34 Directory Assistance 12 Display Screen 20 Display Screen Changing 43 DTMF Tone 36 E Emergency Numbers 33 End of Call Options 37 Entering Information into...

Page 218: ...istory Erasing 69 History Making a Call 67 History Prepending a Phone Number 69 History Saving a Phone Number 68 History Viewing 67 HotSync 151 HotSync Customizing 156 HotSync File Link 158 HotSync HotSync Operation via a Network 157 HotSync IR HotSync Operations 159 HotSync Local Operation 155 HotSync Performing the first HotSync 152 HotSync Setup Options 155 HotSync Manager and Technology 152 I ...

Page 219: ...Editing Memos 129 Memo Pad Memo Category 127 Memo Pad Memo Pad Menu 131 Memo Pad New Memo 127 Memo Pad Private Memo 128 Memos Recording 99 Menu Navigation 57 Menus 61 Missed Call Notification 33 Mute 36 N Navigating Menus 57 Notes 63 O One Handed Dialing 32 Online Tips 61 Opening an Application 103 P PCS Vision 188 Phone Number Displaying 31 Playing a Memo 99 Plugin Screen Changing 162 R Record 35...

Page 220: ...ng 45 Security Menu 46 Service Features 181 Setting the Time and Date 104 Setting Up Service 9 Setting Up Your Voicemail 11 Silent Mode 41 Soft Reset 164 Software Version 26 Sorting Memos 129 Special Numbers 49 Sprint PCS Services Directory Assistance 12 Operator Services 12 System Requirements PC 29 T Tapping and Typing 103 Three Way Calling 186 To Do List 132 To Do List Checking Off 135 To Do Li...

Page 221: ... Phone 10 47 Unrestricting Calls 49 Using One Two Touch Speed Dialing 34 Using the On Screen keyboard 107 V Voice Command 196 Voice Command Creating an Address Book 197 Voice Command Making a Call 198 Voice Services 96 Voice Activated Dialing 97 Voicemail Setting Up 11 Voicemail Setting Up 182 W Web Browsing 189 Web Net Guard 190 What is a Handheld Computer 102 Y Your PCS Phone The Basics 15 ...

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