Samsung SCH-i700 User Manual
SCH-i700 Series
Portable Digital Dual Band
Telephone
User’s Guide
Please read this manual before operating your phone, and
keep it for future reference.
LMi700_091203_D11
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Getting Started .......................... 13
Turning the i700 On ...................................................................... 14
Entering the Owners Information .....................................................14
Setting up Voicemail ..................................................................... 15
Contacting Customer Care ............................................................ 15
Chapter 2 - Understanding your Phone ............ 17
Front View of the I700 ................................................................... 18
Viewing the Phone Screen Icons ................................................... 19
Features of the i700 ...................................................................... 21
Battery and Charger Accessories .................................................. 22
Battery Capacity ...............................................................................22
Installing the Battery ........................................................................23
Removing the Battery .......................................................................24
Charging the Battery ........................................................................25
Displaying your Phone Number .................................................... 26
Making and Answering Calls ......................................................... 26
Making Calls .....................................................................................26
One Handed Dialing ..........................................................................27
Answering Calls ...............................................................................27
Chapter 3 - Personal Settings ....................... 29
Personal Settings .......................................................................... 30
Buttons ............................................................................................30
Input ................................................................................................32
Menus ..............................................................................................37
Password .........................................................................................38
Phone ...............................................................................................40
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Chapter 4 - Windows Applications and Text Entry 47
Navigating your PDA ..................................................................... 48
Start Menu .......................................................................................48
Shortcuts ...................................................................................... 49
New Command .................................................................................49
Time & Appointments ......................................................................49
Chapter 5 - Phone Settings .......................... 51
Setting the Volume Levels ............................................................. 52
Voice Volume ...................................................................................52
Record Volume ................................................................................53
Ring Volume ....................................................................................53
System Volume ................................................................................54
Setting the Tone Length ................................................................ 55
Alert Sounds & Notifications ......................................................... 56
Selecting a Ringer for Incoming, Missed Calls, or Voice Mail ..........56
Turning the Ringer Off .....................................................................58
Chapter 6 - Security Settings ........................ 59
Accessing the Security Options ..................................................... 60
Special Numbers ..............................................................................60
Locking the i700 ..............................................................................60
Unlocking the i700 ...........................................................................61
Chapter 7 - Understanding Roaming ............... 63
Roaming ....................................................................................... 64
Roaming Options .............................................................................64
Chapter 8 - Messaging ............................... 65
Message Types ............................................................................. 66
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Voicemail .........................................................................................66
Text Messaging ................................................................................67
E-mail Messages ..............................................................................69
Message Options .............................................................................70
My Text Messages ...........................................................................70
Editing My Text Messages ...............................................................71
Performing a Spell Check .................................................................71
Language .........................................................................................71
Cancel a Message ............................................................................72
SMS Message ............................................................................... 72
SMS Inbox .......................................................................................72
SMS Outbox .....................................................................................72
SMS Sent Items ...............................................................................73
SMS Drafts .......................................................................................73
SMS Deleted Items ..........................................................................73
ActiveSync Mail ............................................................................. 74
ActiveSync Inbox .............................................................................74
ActiveSync Outbox ...........................................................................74
ActiveSync Sent Items .....................................................................75
ActiveSync Drafts .............................................................................75
ActiveSync Deleted Items .................................................................76
Inbox Tools ................................................................................... 77
Options ............................................................................................78
Chapter 9 - Call Logs ................................. 81
Call Logs ....................................................................................... 82
Making a Call from the Call Log .......................................................82
Call Log Options ...............................................................................82
Creating a New Contact from the Call Log ........................................83
Deleting Call Log Entries ..................................................................83
Sending a SMS Message from a Call Log Entry ...............................84
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Chapter 10 - Call Features ........................... 85
Caller ID ...........................................................................................85
Call Waiting ......................................................................................86
Call Forwarding ................................................................................86
Three Way Calling ............................................................................87
Chapter 11 - Contacts ................................. 89
Contacts ........................................................................................ 90
Adding a New Contact ......................................................................91
Finding a Contact .............................................................................91
Editing a Contact ..............................................................................92
Deleting a Contact ............................................................................92
Adding a Note ..................................................................................92
Deleting a Note .................................................................................93
Making a Call from Contacts ............................................................93
Speed Dialing ...................................................................................94
Beaming Contacts ............................................................................95
Chapter 12 - Calendar ................................ 97
Today ............................................................................................98
Date and Time Settings ....................................................................98
Scheduling an Alarm ........................................................................99
Owner Information ...........................................................................99
Data Call State ................................................................................100
Calendar ...................................................................................... 101
Scheduling an Appointment ...........................................................101
Scheduling a Timed Appointment ..................................................102
Changing the Calendar View ...........................................................103
Calendar Options ............................................................................104
Tasks .......................................................................................... 105
Creating a new Task .......................................................................105
Marking a Task Complete ...............................................................106
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Task Options ..................................................................................106
Task Entry Bar ................................................................................107
Editing a Task .................................................................................107
Beaming a Task ..............................................................................108
Adding a Note to a Task .................................................................108
Deleting a Task ...............................................................................109
Chapter 13 - Notes ...................................111
Notes .......................................................................................... 112
Recording a Note ...........................................................................112
Recording During a Call .................................................................112
Recording a Personal Note .............................................................113
Writing a new Note .........................................................................113
Deleting a Note ...............................................................................114
Note Options ..................................................................................114
Chapter 14 - ActiveSync .............................117
ActiveSync .................................................................................. 118
Installing the ActiveSync Software .................................................118
Creating a New Partnership ............................................................119
Performing ActiveSync using IR ....................................................120
Scheduling an ActiveSync ..............................................................121
Chapter 15 - Microsoft Pocket Applications ...... 123
Pocket Word ............................................................................... 124
Creating a New Document ..............................................................124
Pocket Word Options .....................................................................125
Attaching a Recording ....................................................................126
Deleting a Document ......................................................................126
Beaming a Document .....................................................................127
Pocket Excel ................................................................................ 128
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Creating a new Workbook ..............................................................128
Deleting a Workbook ......................................................................129
Beaming a Workbook .....................................................................129
Chapter 16 - Other Applications ....................131
Program Application ................................................................... 132
File Explorer ...................................................................................133
Microsoft Reader ...........................................................................133
MSN Messenger .............................................................................134
Terminal Services Client .................................................................135
Games ............................................................................................135
Calculator .......................................................................................136
Infrared Receive .............................................................................137
Find ................................................................................................138
Help ................................................................................................139
Chapter 17 - Managing Applications ..............141
Application Management ............................................................. 142
Installing New Applications ............................................................142
Deleting an Application ..................................................................143
Memory Allocation .........................................................................143
Chapter 18 - Internet Explorer ...................... 145
Pocket Internet Explorer .............................................................. 146
Launching Internet Explorer ...........................................................146
Saving Favorites .............................................................................146
Internet Pass Through ....................................................................147
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Chapter 19 - Camera ................................. 149
Camera ........................................................................................ 150
Launching the Camera Application .................................................150
Camera Settings .............................................................................151
Sleep Mode ....................................................................................152
Timer ..............................................................................................152
Viewing Pictures ............................................................................153
Still View Navigation ......................................................................153
Thumbnail View .............................................................................157
Adaptive Sensitivity (AS Mode) ......................................................161
Beaming Pictures ...........................................................................163
Continuous Picture Mode ...............................................................163
Chapter 20 - Windows Media Player .............. 165
Media Player ............................................................................... 166
Launching the Media Player ...........................................................166
Media Player Controls ....................................................................166
Loading Media Player Files .............................................................167
Playlist ...........................................................................................167
Chapter 21 - Troubleshooting, Safety, and
Warranty ...............................................169
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................170
Resetting Your Handheld ...............................................................170
Safety Information ...................................................................... 172
Warranty ..................................................................................... 181
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................181
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Chapter 1 - Getting Started
The following topics are discussed in this Chapter:
• Turning the Phone On
• Entering the Owner Information
• Setting up Voicemail
• Contacting Customer Care
Turning the i700 On
To power up the i700, press located on the upper
right side of the phone. Follow the steps on the display
screen to align or calibrate the device. This procedure
insures that when you press the screen using the
stylus, the desired action occurs properly.
Entering the Owners Information
The owners information identifies the owner or user of
the device. Name, company, address, phone number,
email address, and note information fields are
available. To enter the owners information:
1. From the Today screen, use the stylus and tap on
Owner.
2. Tap the Name box in the Owner Information screen.
3. Use the stylus to tap the correct letters and spaces using
the on-screen keyboard. (To select the keyboard, tap the
up arrow located in the lower right corner of the screen
and select .)
4. Tap the other desired information boxes and enter the
information using the stylus and on-screen keyboard.
5. When you are finished entering all the desired
information, tap in the upper right corner of the
screen.
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Setting up Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to
voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and
personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
To set up voicemail:
1. Press the button located on the bottom front of
the phone to display the phone screen.
2. Tap and hold to dial the voicemail system.
Note: One has been automatically reserved in speed dial for your
voicemail. To dial voicemail without using speed dial, simply dial
your own phone number and when the system answers, press
and enter your password.
3. When the system answers, tap and enter your
password.
4. Follow the system prompts to setup your voicemail.
Contacting Customer Care
If you are having problems with your new phone, call
the Customer Care Center at (888) 987-4357. Please
call using a phone other than your i700 in case any
troubleshooting needs to be performed.
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Chapter 2 - Understanding your
Phone
The following topics are discussed in this Chapter:
• Front View of the i700
• Viewing the Phone Screen Icons
• Features of the i700
• Battery and Charger Accessories
• Displaying your Phone Number
• Making/Answering Calls
Front View of the I700
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Viewing the Phone Screen Icons
Icon Definition
This icon represents the signal strength. The
more bars displayed, the better the signal.
This icon is displayed when the phone is Off.
Indicates that initial programing is required
before operating your new phone.
Indicates that the ringer is On.
Indicates that the ringer is Off.
Indicates that the vibrate function is turned On.
Indicates that the i700 supports the 1X high
speed data transfer protocol.
This icon displays when two or more message
icons are being displayed.
Indicates missed calls. If you tap the icon a
window is displayed indicating the amount of call
missed. It also gives you the ability to view the
missed call information.
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Indicates that a new voicemail messages. If you
tap this icon a window is displayed that allows
you to listen to new voicemail messages.
Indicates that a new SMS text message is
available. If you tap this icon, a window is
displayed that allows you to access the Inbox.
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Features of the i700
The i700 uses the Microsoft Pocket PC operating
system, which supports thousands of applications.
Using the ActiveSync operation, you can keep your PC
and your i700 synchronized at all times. Some of the
i700 features are:
• Large 240x320 pixel, 65k color Transflective TFT screen
• Built in Camera
• CDMA 2000 1X Technology
• Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition Software
• 2 way SMS Messaging
• Voice Dialing
• Voice Memo
• Wireless Internet Capability
• Multi Media Card (MMC) / Secure Digital (SD) Expansion Card
Capability
• 16 Polyphonic Ringers.
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Battery and Charger Accessories
Your i700 comes with a standard battery, charger, and
headset. It is very important to use only Samsung
approved accessories to avoid damage to your phone.
Battery Capacity
Your phone is equipped with a standard rechargeable
battery. The battery can be recharged before it is fully
drained without causing battery damage.
When the battery becomes low, a warning window is
displayed and the unit automatically turns off the LCD.
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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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 push the battery up until it snaps into place.
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Removing the Battery
1. Push the battery release latch and slide the battery down
from the phone.
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Charging the Battery
Your cellular Phone comes with a rechargeable battery.
You should charge the battery as soon as possible so
you can begin using your phone.
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, tap the time located in the upper right
corner of the screen. A battery icon is displayed in the
Time and Next Appointment window.
To perform a battery check using the drop down menu:
1. Tap Start located in the upper left corner of the screen.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap
4. Tap Power.
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.
System.
The internal battery will maintain data for about 4 hours.
You should perform ActiveSync operations or a backup
utility frequently to avoid loosing any information if the
battery is fully discharged. For more information see
“Scheduling an ActiveSync” on page 121.
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Displaying your Phone Number
To display your phone number:
1. Press to display the phone screen.
2. Tap Tools and select Options.
3. The Settings screen is displayed. Your phone number is
displayed at the top of the screen.
4. Tap to exit.
Making and Answering Calls
Making Calls
There are several different options that allow you to
make calls on your new i700. You can use speed dial,
voice dial, call history, or simply enter the desired
number and tap .
Making a Call using the Keypad
1. Press to display the phone screen.
2. Tap the desired number using the stylus. If you make a
mistake while dialing, tap . Tap and hold to
clear all the digits and start over.
Note: Always use the stylus when touching the screen to avoid
scratching or damage caused by other instruments.
3. Tap
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One Handed Dialing
One handed dialing allows you to make a call while
using just one hand. To make a call:
1. Press the Contacts button.
2. Press the OK/Navigation key up or down to select the
desired address book entry.
Note: If you press and hold the OK/Navigation key down, letters are
displayed that will automatically display the first entry beginning with
that letter.
3. Press the OK/Navigation key to display the entry
information and phone number.
Note: To return to the Contacts screen, press the OK/Navigation
button while the entry is displayed.
4. Press to display the number in the phone screen.
5. Press again to dial the number.
Answering Calls
1. Make sure that the phone is turned On.
2. When you receive an incoming call, the Phone Incoming
screen is displayed. Tap
Answer to answer the call or
Ignore to silence the ringer and let the call go to
voicemail.
Note: When you receive an incoming call, you can silence the ringer
by tapping .
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Chapter 3 - Personal Settings
The following topics are discussed in this Chapter:
• Buttons
• Input
• Menus
• Password
• Phone
• Sounds & Notifications
Personal Settings
The personal settings allow you to set the following
options on your i700:
• Buttons
• Input
• Menus
• Password
• Phone
• Sounds and Notifications
• Today
• Owner Information
These settings allow you to control the look and feel of
the i700.
To access the Personal Settings:
1. Tap Start located in the upper left corner of the screen.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap the
Buttons
The Buttons setting allows you to configure which
application launches when the record, contacts, or
calendar buttons are pressed. The following table gives
you the default settings and available applications for
each button:
Personal tab.
To access the Button settings:
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