Pcs Phone Samsung I500 User Guide

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Show Categories - Displays the category of the To Do List entry.
To  D o  M e n u s
There are menu commands that are specific to the To Do List 
application.
They are:

Record Menu

Options Menu
Each menu item contains items that configure or adjust how the To Do 
List application is used.
Record Menu
The following options are available in the Record menu:

Delete Item - Deletes an item from the To Do List.

Attach Note - Adds a note to the current To Do item.

Delete Note - Removes a note from an item.

Purge - Deletes all completed items. Completed items remain in the 
To Do List until they are purged.

Beam Item - Beams the current item to your phone or IR device.

Beam Category - Beams the category to your phone or handheld 
computer device.
Options Menu

Font - Selects a different font size for the To Do List.

Phone Lookup - Looks up a phone number displayed in the Address 
Book.

Security - Selects to hide, show, or mask private records.

Magnifier - When you tap a To Do item, it is magnified by 
increasing the font size.

Dial - Allows you to highlight numbers from a To Do list item and 
dial them using the phone.

About To Do List - Displays the software version of the To Do List 
application. 
						

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Section 2O
Calculator
In This Section

Opening the Calculator

Using the Calculator Button

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.
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The calculator allows you to perform general mathematical functions, 
such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 
You can use the calculator to:

Perform basic calculations.

Store and retrieve values.

Display the last series of calculations.
Opening the Calculator
1.Choose one of the following options to open the calculator:

Tap the Application Launcher icon  , then tap the 
Calculator icon  .
Or:

Tap the Calculator button on the right side of the Graffiti area.
Using the Calculator Buttons
The calculator includes several buttons to complete mathematical 
calculations. 
						

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The “CE” button clears the last number you entered. Use this 
button if you make a mistake while entering a number in the 
middle of a calculation. This button enables you to re-enter 
the number without starting the calculation over.
The “C” button clears the entire calculation and enables you 
to begin a fresh calculation.
The “Plus/Minus” button toggles the current number between 
a negative and positive value. If you want to enter a negative 
number, enter the number first and then press the +/- button.
The “M+” button places the current number in memory. 
Each new number you enter with the M+ button is added to 
the 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 value that is stored in the 
Calculator memory.
Displaying Recent Calculations
The Recent Calculations command lets you review the last series of 
calculations and helps you confirm a chain of calculations. Recent 
calculations include the number of characters that can fit on the screen. 
Once the characters scroll from the screen, they are lost.
To display recent calculations:
1.
In the Calculator application, tap  .
2.Tap Options, and then tap Recent Calculations. 
						

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3.When you have finished reviewing the calculations, tap OK. 
						

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Section 2P
Managing Handheld Computer 
Software
In This Section

Applications Launcher

Installing Handheld Computer Software

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.
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Applications Launcher
The applications launcher displays the applications installed on the 
organizer. When you are in another application and you want to return 
to the main screen, you tap the applications launcher icon , which is 
available in most applications. Any work in the previous application 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 Menu Launcher  .
3.Tap Apps, then Category.
4.Tap the drop down list next to each application to view the available 
categories.
5.Select a category for the application.
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Changing the Launcher Display
By default, the applications are represented 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. 
						

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Installing Palm OS® Applications
The organizer comes with several applications already installed. You can 
also add other applications to your phone by a simple installation 
procedure. The Install Tool is used in conjunction with the HotSync 
application to install applications to your phone.
Note: All applications that you install reside in RAM. Therefore, there is a 
limited number of applications that can be installed based on the amount 
of free RAM. Any of the applications can be deleted 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 the User drop down menu, select the desired user name that 
corresponds with your phone.
4.Select the application from the file list in the Add-on folder.
5.Click Open.
6.Click Done. A message is displayed that indicates that the following 
applications will be installed during the next HotSync operation.
7.Perform a HotSync operation. (See “HotSync Operations” on 
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Deleting Handheld Computer Applications
By deleting applications that you no longer use or need, the amount of 
available RAM is increased. Since all new applications reside in RAM, it is 
a good idea to have as much 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 application that you want to delete.
6.Tap   to delete the application.
7.Tap   to exit the Delete screen.