Pcs Phone Samsung I500 User Guide

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Section 2B
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings
In This Section

Volume Settings

Ringer Types

Selecting Tone Length

Alert Notification

Silent Mode

Changing the Greeting

Changing the Backlight Settings

Changing the Display Screen

Screen Savers

Changing the Contrast
his section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best 
suit your requirements. Take a few moments to review these options and 
add or adjust the settings that are right for you. 
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Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings
To adjust the ringer or key beep volume:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Preferences.
3.Tap Sounds.
4.Tap Volume.
5.Select the desired level for the Ringer, Speaker, and Key Tone by 
tapping the level boxes.
6.When finished, tap Done.
Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or the earpiece volume during a call by using the volume keys on the side of your phone.
Ringer Types
Ringer types help you identify 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.

Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types.

Melodies includes a variety of standard musical melodies.

Vibrate alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others.
Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls
Your PCS Phone provides a variety of ringer options which allow you to 
customize your ring and volume settings.
Note: Ringers 1-3 are traditional type ringers
To select a ringer type for voice calls so you recognize when a certain type 
of call is coming in by the ringer:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Preferences.
3.Tap Sounds.
4.Tap Ty p e. 
						

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5.Tap the arrows to the left or right of the different ringer categories to 
preview the ringers.
6.Tap Done when finished.
Selecting Ringer Types for Messages
To select a ringer type for messages:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Preferences.
3.Tap Sounds.
4.Tap Ty p e.
5.Tap the arrows to the left or right of Voicemail or Messages to 
preview the ringers.
6.Tap Done when finished.
Selecting a Roam Ringer
To 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 Ty p e.
5.Tap the down arrow next to Roam Ringer for the following choices:

Normal - If this option is selected, the ringer selected for “With 
Caller ID” is played whenever a roaming call is received.

Distinctive - If this option is selected, a unique unassigned ringer is 
played whenever a roaming call is received.
Selecting a Tone Length
Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognitions when dialing 
some voicemail or other automated systems.
To select a tone length:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Preferences.
3.Tap Sounds. 
						

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4.Tap Tone.
5.Tap the drop down arrow next to Tone Length and select Short or 
Long.
6.Tap Done when finished.
Alert Notification
To enable or disable alert sounds:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Preferences.
3.Tap Sounds.
4.Tap Tone.
5.Tap the box next to each to enable or disable:

Minute Beep - A short beep is sounded every minute the call is 
connected.

Service Area - A beep is heard whenever you enter or leave your 
service plan coverage area.

Connect Tone - A tone is heard when the call is connected.

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 without turning your 
phone off.
To change your phone’s Silent Mode:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Preferences.
3.Tap Sounds.
4.Tap Volume.
5.Tap the Ringer Off icon   in the Ringer dialog box.
6.Tap Done when finished. 
						

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Note: To quickly set your phone to vibrate, use the volume buttons when in idle mode on the phone main menu.
Changing the Greeting
The greeting can be up to 17 characters and is displayed on the first line 
of your phone’s display screen in idle mode.
To change your greeting:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Preferences.
3.Tap Display.
4.Tap Screen.
5.Tap the drop down arrow next to Greeting 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 screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Preferences.
3.Tap Display.
4.Tap Backlight.
5.Tap the drop down arrow next to “Baclight” and select 
Until Auto-off, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, or 8 seconds.
Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
6.Tap Done to save and exit. 
						

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Changing the Display Screen
Your new PCS Phone has display screen options which gives your screen 
a different look in standby mode. You can change the display by 
accessing the display options in the phone preferences.
To display the available options:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Preferences.
3.Tap Display.
4.Tap Screen.
5.Tap the drop down arrow next to Greeting and select one of the 
following: 

My Phone Number - This option allows you to display your phone 
number on the idle screen.

Custom - This option allows you to enter up to 17 characters to 
display on the idle screen.

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 Display When Flip Open and select 
one of the following:

Phone Idle - This option displays the idle screen and wallpaper 
when the flip is opened.

Previous - This option displays the last screen that was being used 
when the flip was closed.

Home - This option displays the applications screen when the flip is 
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7.Tap the drop down arrow under Idle Screen and select one of the 
following:

Wallpaper - This option displays the desired wallpaper selected 
under the Wallpaper drop down arrow.

My Favorite Numbers - This option displays 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.

Sprint Logo - This option displays the Sprint logo on the idle screen.

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 your phones memory, it 
can be re-installed by deleting the new image.
8.Tap Done when finished. 
						

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Section 2C
Setting Your Phone’s Security
In This Section

Accessing the Security Menu

Locking Your Phone

Unlocking Your Phone

Using Special Numbers

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.
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Accessing the Security Menu
You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu.
To access the Security menu:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Security.
3.Tap the Details button.
4.Enter your lock code and tap  .
5.The security menu is displayed.
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 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Note: The lock code can be unassigned to allow certain Palm OS® 
applications 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 restricted, it 
will still be restricted when it is powered back On. To regain normal 
functionality, you must return to the security menu and remove the 
restrictions.
To restrict incoming and outgoing calls:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Security.
3.Tap the Details button.
4.Enter your lock code.
5.Tap the drop down arrow next to Allow incoming call and select 
All Calls or Special Numbers Only. 
						

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6.Tap the drop down arrow next to Allow outgoing call and select All 
Calls
 or Special Numbers Only.
7.Tap Done when finished.
Locking your Phone
When you lock the phone, a lock code is required before the phone can be 
used. If the phone is powered off when it is locked, it will still be locked 
when it is powered back on. 
To lock your phone:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Security.
3.Tap the box located under Auto Lock Handheld and enter your lock 
code.
Note: You must have a password assigned for this option.
4.The following lock options are available:

Never - This option keeps your phone unlocked at all times.

On PDA off - This option enables the lock when the flip is closed or 
when the power save feature is engaged.

At a preset time - This option allows you to enter a time to enable 
the lock.

After a preset delay - This option allows you to enter a delay time 
to enable the lock in minutes or hours.

On Power Up - This option enables the lock when you power the 
handheld on.
5.Tap OK when finished.
6.Tap Done to exit.
Unlocking Your Phone
To unlock your phone:
1.Enter your lock code and tap OK. 
2.Tap  for Main Menu
3.
Select Options and tap Security.