Pcs Phone Samsung I330 User Guide

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Customizing your Handheld Computer
Now that you are getting more familiar with the handheld computer, it is 
time to personalize it by adding some information. The type of 
information you can enter to personalize is:

Name and Address

Correct Time

Set the desired view for time and date

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   icon.
2.The Preferences screen is displayed.
3.Using the stylus, tap the drop down arrow next to Time Setting and 
select 
Manual. 
Note: The Automatic setting retrieves the date and time from the Sprint PCS network
4.Using the stylus, tap inside the Set Time box.
5.Enter the correct time.
6.Tap inside the Set Date box. 
						

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7.Enter the correct date.
Setting other Preferences
There are other items located in the General preferences menu that setup 
how the handheld computer functions. These preferences are:
Note: The Auto-off after setting is also used to determine when the display will shut off during phone calls.

Auto-off after: - This determines the amount of time the handheld 
LCD backlight remains ON when there is no activity. Setting this 
preference to a lower value conserves battery power. The available 
settings are 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 3 minutes.

System Sound: - This is the sound level of the system. The available 
settings are OFF, Low, Medium, or High.

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.

Alarm Vibrate: This enables the vibrator for the alarm function. The 
default setting is Off.

Alarm LED: This enables the LED to flash for the alarm function. 
The default setting is On.

Game Sound: - This is the sound level for games installed on the 
handheld computer. The available settings are OFF, Low, Medium, 
or High.

Beam Receive: - This option allows the handheld computer to 
accept information from another IR device through the use of 
beaming. An infrared beam is sent between the two devices and 
information is exchanged. This option must be set to 
ON to work 
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Troubleshooting
Before contacting Sprint PCS Customer Service Solutions, try the 
following:

Make sure that the battery is properly attached to your phone.

Make sure that the battery is fully charged.

Make sure that there is no visible physical damage to your phone or 
battery.

Make sure that the cradle/charger is plugged in to a working 
receptacle.

Perform a soft or hard reset of the Sprint PCS Phone by using the 
stylus to press the reset button located on the bottom of your phone, 
next to the power/accessory interface connector.

If unable to HotSync, make sure that Local Serial is selected by right 
clicking the HotSync icon located in the menu bar.

If you still cannot perform a HotSync, make sure that the correct 
COM port is selected in the HotSync Setup. For more information, see 
Selecting HotSync Setup Options on page 153.

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 i330 
software.
Resetting Your Handheld
Under normal circumstances, you will not have to use the reset button. 
On rare occasions, however your handheld may no longer respond to 
buttons or the screen. In this case, you need to perform a reset to get your 
handheld running again.
Performing a Soft Reset
A soft reset tells your handheld to stop what it is doing and start over 
again. All records and entries stored in your handheld computer are 
retained with a soft reset. After a soft reset, the main phone screen is 
displayed.
To perform a Soft Reset:

Use the tip of the stylus, or the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or 
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inside the hole next to the power accessory interface connector 
located on the bottom of your handheld.
Performing a Hard Reset
A hard reset erases all records and entries stored in your handheld. Never 
perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not solve the problem. To 
restore your data after a hard reset, you must perform a HotSync 
operation.
Note: You can restore any data previously synchronized with your 
computer during the next HotSync operation.
Note: With a hard reset, the current date and time are retained. Formats, 
Preferences, and other settings are restored to their factory default 
settings.
To perform a Hard Reset:

To perform a hard reset, press and hold the Handheld Power button 
, then use the stylus tip or a paperclip to press the reset button. 
Remove the stylus or paperclip from the rest hole, then release the 
handheld power button. An “Erase all data” screen is displayed 
confirming the hard reset. Press the up scroll key on the front of the 
phone to perform the hard reset.
Note: If the message “Erase All Data” is not displayed on the screen, you 
have not performed the steps listed above correctly. If the down scroll key 
is pressed, it will cancel the hard reset. 
						

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Section 2K
Entering Information into the 
Handheld Computer
In This Section

Graffiti® Writing

Using the On Screen Keyboard

Importing Data
his section introduces you to the Graffiti application, on-screen 
keyboard, 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.
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Using the On-Screen keyboard
There is an on-screen keyboard available to type using the stylus. This 
option is useful if you are not yet familiar 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 above the keyboard.
4.When finished, tap  . 
						

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Graffiti® Writing
The stylus can also be used to enter information by writing in the Graffiti 
writing area. Graffiti is an application that introduces you to the 
handwriting style the handheld computer understands. Characters are 
entered by writing in the Graffiti area using the stylus. The letters are 
then displayed on the handheld computer screen.
To start using Graffiti:
1.Remove the stylus from your phone.
2.From the phone main menu, tap the Application Launcher icon.
3.Tap the Graffiti 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 is designated by a small 
black square. Using the stylus, trace the letter in the Graffiti writing area 
just as it’s displayed above. If you’re successful, the letter is displayed on 
the dotted line below the characters. 
						

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Note: Some characters have similar shapes, but different starting points. 
Make sure that you begin drawing from the correct point to make the 
desired character.
Here is the Graffiti alphabet:
Tip: For greater accuracy, draw letters with large strokes that take up nearly all the available area. 
						

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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.
Capital Letters
To make capital letters, you can use the shift stroke. The shift stroke is 
made exactly like the other letters in the alphabet. The shift stroke is a 
single line from the bottom to top starting 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. 
						

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Cap Lock
Capital letters can be set to always on just like using a standard Caps 
Lock key on a keyboard. To accomplish this function, use the stylus to 
make two cap shift marks in a row.
Numbers
Writing numbers is done the exact same way as letters. Simply use the 
numeric or right side of the Graffiti writing area. Numbers also have a 
starting point, similar to the letters. 
Here is 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