Pcs Phone Samsung I500 User Guide

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If the name is recognized, the phone number associated with the 
name is dialed.

If the name is not recognized, the name is asked for again.

If the name is not recognized after two attempts, a message is 
displayed that says “Could not recognize name.” Try the call again 
later, or record the entry name again.
Placing a Voice Dial Call from the List
1.
From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Tap Calls and select Voice Dial.
3.The list of available names is displayed from the address book. Scroll 
through the list of available 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:

Call - Calls the number.

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 Dial icon. ( )
Managing the Voice Dial List
You can play the recorded name, re-record the name, or erase the 
recording.
Play or Record:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Tap Calls and select Voice Dial.
3.Select the name to edit and tap Modify.
4.The Set Voice Dial screen is displayed. 
5.Tap the drop down arrow under voice dial and select Play. Tap Re-
Record
 to record the name again.
6.Tap Done to exit. 
						

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Erasing an entry:
1.From the Phone Menu, tap   and select Calls. 
2.Tap Voice Dial.
3.Select the name to edit and tap Modify.
4.The Set Voice Dial screen is displayed.
5.Tap the drop down arrow and select Erase.
Recording Memos
The Voice Memo option allows you to record telephone conversations and 
personal memos. Up to 1.4 MB of space can be used to store all memos. 
You can store 30 different memos or 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 Voice Memo screen is displayed. Tap the desired message from 
the list.
3.Tap   from the Voice Memo Play screen.
Deleting a Memo
1.
Tap the Voice Memo icon .
2.The Voice Memo screen is displayed. Tap the desired message from 
the list.
3.Tap the “Delete” button.
4.Tap “Yes” to confirm. 
						

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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 Ye s to confirm. 
						

							Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
2J: Getting to Know the Handheld Computer 101
Section 2J
Getting to Know the Handheld 
Computer
In This Section

What Is a Handheld Computer?

Tapping and Typing

Opening an Application

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.
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What Is a Handheld Computer?
The handheld computer is a personal digital assistant that simplifies the 
way you keep 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 
						

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Tapping and Typing
To navigate the handheld computer, you must use the stylus. The stylus 
works similar to a mouse on a regular desktop machine, but instead of 
clicking an icon, you tap it. The first time the handheld computer is 
turned on, a setup screen is displayed with instructions. These 
instructions include a calibration setup that aligns the internal circuitry 
with the touch sensitive screen. To re-calibrate the digitizer at anytime, 
see Screen Calibration on page 167.
Note: Make sure you always use the stylus when touching the screen. 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 alpha or numeric icons 
listed on the bottom of the screen in the Graffiti text area. Once the 
keyboard is displayed, use the stylus to select the letters or numbers 
desired.
Opening an Application
Follow the steps listed below to use the stylus to open an application on 
the handheld computer:
1.Remove the Stylus from your phone.
2.Find the Calculator icon on the handheld computer screen .
3.Tap the stylus lightly on the icon. 
						

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4.Use the stylus to touch the number keys, enter values into the 
calculator and perform calculations.
5.When you have completed calculations, tap the   icon on the 
bottom of the screen.
6.The main menu of the handheld computer is displayed.
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 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 arrow next to Time Setting and 
select 
Manual. 
Note: The Automatic setting retrieves the date and time from the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
4.Using the stylus, tap inside the Set Time box.
5.Enter the correct time.
6.Tap inside the Set Date box.
7.Enter the correct date.
8.When finished, tap   to save and exit. 
						

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Setting other Preferences
The items located in the General preferences menu allow you to set up 
how the handheld computer operates. 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 
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Section 2K
Entering Information into the 
Handheld Computer
In This Section

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

Graffiti® Writing

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.
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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  .