Pcs Phone Samsung I500 User Guide

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14. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to hear you 
clearly when you are speaking to them.
15. Reset: To perform a soft reset, unscrew the stylus and press the reset 
button located in the bottom right corner of your phone.
16. Numeric Keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and 
characters.
17. END/Power Key: Press and hold this button to power on or off the 
phone. Press once briefly to end a call.
18. Back Key: Press the back key once to delete the last number or press 
and hold to delete all the numbers. Press the back key to go to the last 
menu when not in text mode.
19. Graffiti Text/Numeric Area: This area is used to enter 
alphanumeric characters by writing in the graffiti 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 Launcher: Automatically launches the Web browser.
24. Main Application Screen: Displays all the application icons or 
phone related screens associated with your phone.
25. Submenu Area: Displays any other submenus associated with the 
display.
26. Battery Indicator: The battery indicator displays the amount of 
remaining battery charge left in your phone. When the battery icon 
displays three bars, the phone’s battery is fully charged. When it is 
clear, the phone’s battery is completely discharged.
27. Ringer Indicator: This icon indicates that the ringer   or vibration 
 is selected. 
						

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1. Antenna: The antenna allows you to send and receive calls and 
information while using your phone.
2.  Infrared Port (IR): This option allows the handheld computer to 
accept information from another IR device through the use of 
beaming.
3. Stylus: 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. Rear Speaker: The rear speaker is used for playing ringers, alerts, and 
system sounds.
6.  Power /Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used to 
connect power and any available accessory cables to your phone. 
						

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Viewing the Display Screen
Main LCD
This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your main LCD screen.
Displays your current signal strength.The more lines you 
have, the stronger your signal.
Means your phone cannot find a signal.
Tells you a call is in progress.
Indicates you are “roaming” off the PCS Nationwide 
Network.
Indicates you have voicemail, text, numeric 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.
Shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown 
fully charged.)
Indicates that position location is active.
Indicates that position location is inactive.
Indicates that TTY option is On.
Indicates that the ringer is turned Off. 
						

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Entering Data in the Graffiti® Writing Area of your Phone
Using the On-screen Keyboard:
1.Open an application that requires data entry.
2.Tap “a” for alpha, or “1” for a numeric keyboard in the graffiti area.
3.The on-screen keyboard is displayed. 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 applications screen, tap the Graffiti Icon  .
2.Follow the instructions on the screen.
3.When finished, tap Done. 
						

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eZiText
eZiText is a predictive text input system that allows you to enter complete 
words using very few key strokes. When using the eZiText text input 
system, upon pressing a few keys several words are displayed as possible 
matches to the word being entered. If the word is matched, it can be 
selected. If the word does not match, you can continue to enter the word 
using the keypad 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 type the word “tomorrow”:
1.Open the desired text entry application (For example, Memo.).
2.Press and hold   to display the eZiText screen.
3.Select the eZiText box and then tap OK.
4.Press    .
5.The word “tomorrow” is displayed. Press   to place the 
completed word. 
						

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eZiText Dictionary
A custom dictionary can be created that holds up to 400 different words. 
If the default eZiText database does contain a word, it can be added to the 
dictionary for future use. When the word is not found, a message is 
displayed with a single tone notifying you that a custom word can be 
entered using the standard text input mode.
Key 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.Enters the numeric digits “2-9”.
Enters punctuation. Enters the numeric digit “1”.
Views the next word candidate in 
eZiText prediction mode or enters 
the digit “0” in alpha modeEnters the numeric digit “0”.
Scroll up or down through 
predicted word Candidatesn/a
Confirm predicted word 
candidate.n/a
Delete key sequence. n/a
Input Mode. Each press will 
advance to the following mode:
1.  ezi  lower case
2.  Ezi   Title case
3.  EZl   Upper case
4.  1,2,3   Digital 
5.  R   Symbol moden/a 
						

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Using the Applications Launcher
The Application Launcher displays the icons of the applications loaded 
on your handheld computer. Any application can be started by going to 
the Application Launcher. Simply tap the Application Launcher icon   
and the main menu is displayed.
Features of Your i500
Congratulations on the purchase of your PCS  Vision Phone 
(Samsung® i500). This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable and 
offers many significant features and service options:

Tri-Mode capability provides access to other PCS digital and analog 
networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements 
(page 54).

A Complete Palm PoweredTM color screen.

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.

162x176 pixel full color graphic LCD display.

Polyphonic ringers for enhanced more realistic and rich sounding 
ringers.

GPS position location enabled.

The Blazer browser can access most Internet sites in full HTML color.

PCS VisionSM provides access to the wireless Internet in digital mode.

PCS Voice CommandSM lets you dial phone numbers by speaking 
someone’s name.

The date book allows you schedule important events.

Each phone book entry can store up to five phone numbers.
Enters a space. Pop-up eZiText option menu.
Key Press Once Press and Hold 
						

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Turning Your Phone ON and OFF
Turning Your Phone ON
Press   for a few seconds. The phone will display “Powering On” 
until it locates a signal, then it will automatically enter standby mode — 
the phone’s idle state. At this point, you’re ready to begin making and 
receiving calls.
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a 
Power Save feature is automatically activated. When a signal is found, 
your 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).
Ti p : 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 see “Powering off...” on the 
display screen.
Adjusting the Brightness
1.
To adjust the brightness from the PDA menu, tap the brightness icon 
 located in the upper right corner of the alpha Graffiti writing 
area.
2.Use the slider to adjust the desired brightness level. Tap Done to save 
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Application Buttons
The four buttons located on the bottom of your phone under the LCD 
screen are called Application Buttons. By default, the following 
applications are launched when they are pressed:

Address Book  .

Date Book  .

Web Browser  .

Messages .
Scroll Buttons
The Up/Down buttons located below the Graffiti area allows you to scroll 
up or down on the screen.
Software Version
The hardware and software version of the phone can be accessed by 
displaying the phone info dialog box.
To Display the Phone 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 continuous digital 
standby time (15 hours in analog). 
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When 
there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the phone sounds 
an audible alert every 30 seconds and then powers down.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode and browser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times. 
						

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Tip: Be sure to charge your phone’s battery and watch your indicator to ensure your levels are okay.
Installing the Battery
1.
Place the battery on the back of the phone, making sure that the 
plastic tabs are aligned with the corresponding holes in the phone.
2.Gently slide the battery up until it snaps into place.
Removing the Battery
To remove your battery for charging or for another reason, follow these 
easy steps:
1.Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers 
or messages.
2.Press the battery release latch and slide the battery down.
Charging the Battery
Keeping track of your battery’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 
warning tone.
There is also an internal backup battery that saves all the settings in the 
phone when the regular battery is discharged. An internal backup battery 
needs to be charged initially for 24 hours. To make sure the internal 
battery is charged, do not disconnect the main battery from the phone for 
24 hours.
Note: The internal battery will maintain data for 15 hours.
Always use a Sprint-approved desktop holder, travel charger or vehicle 
power adapter to charge your battery.