Samsung SCH-i830 User Manual

SCH-i830 Series

Global Quadband Pocket PC

Phone

User Guide

Please read this manual before operating your

phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Section 1: Getting Started ............................... 11

Activating Your Phone ....................................................12

Setting Up Your Voicemail ..............................................12

Understanding this User Manual ..................................... 14

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............ 15

Features of Your Phone .................................................. 16

Front View of Your Phone ...............................................17

Key Functions ................................................................17

Closed View of Your Phone ............................................. 20

Key Functions ................................................................20

Command Keys ..............................................................21

Locking Your Pocket PC .................................................23

Display Icons ..................................................................25

Intalling Your SIM Card ................................................... 27

Battery ...........................................................................28

Section 3: Call Functions ................................. 33

Making a Call ................................................................. 34

Phone Modes ................................................................. 35

Answering a Call ............................................................37

Using the Speakerphone ................................................37

Display Your Phone Number ...........................................38

Call History .....................................................................38

Roaming ........................................................................41

TTY ................................................................................42

VoiceSignal ....................................................................42

Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................ 49

Navigating Your PDA ......................................................50

Menu Types ...................................................................50

Launcher ........................................................................52

Table of Contents

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Task Manager ................................................................58

Section 5: Entering Text ..................................61

Built-in QWERTY Keypad ................................................62

Selecting Text Input Mode ..............................................62

Word Completion ............................................................65

Text Entering Options .....................................................65

Tab l e o f Cont e n t s

Section 6: Contacts .......................................... 67

Understanding Your Contacts ..........................................68

Adding Notes to Contacts ...............................................72

Speed Dial Contacts .......................................................73

SIM Manager (GSM Mode) ..............................................73

Section 7: Messaging ...................................... 77

Types of Messages .........................................................78

Messaging .....................................................................78

Text Messages ...............................................................81

About E-mail Setup ........................................................85

E-mail using Outlook ......................................................85

E-mail using an ISP ........................................................87

Section 8: Changing Your Settings .................89

i830 Settings ..................................................................90

Buttons Settings .............................................................90

Sound Settings ...............................................................92

Password Setting ...........................................................98

Phone Settings (CDMA) ...................................................99

Phone Settings (GSM) ...................................................105

Section 9: Personal Digital Assistant ............ 115

Your Personal Digital Assistant .....................................116

Picsel Browser .............................................................116

Microsoft Pocket Applications .......................................120

Dormant Mode .............................................................130

Windows Media Player® ..............................................131

Sprite Backup Utility ..................................................... 133

Application Management .............................................. 134

Memory Adjustments ...................................................135

Section 10: Personal Organizer ..................... 137

Today Screen ...............................................................138

Calendar ......................................................................140

Tasks List ....................................................................144

New Command ............................................................148

Notes ...........................................................................148

Alarm ...........................................................................151

Calculator ....................................................................151

ActiveSync® ................................................................152

Install ActiveSync .........................................................153

Section 11: Network Services ....................... 155

Call Forwarding ............................................................156

Three-way Calling ........................................................ 156

Call Waiting .................................................................. 157

Caller ID .......................................................................157

Section 12: Bluetooth® Services .................. 159

About Bluetooth Wireless Technology ........................... 160

Bluetooth Service Profiles .............................................160

Bluetooth Modes .......................................................... 161

Bluetooth Bonds ........................................................... 163

Bluetooth Hands-free Device ........................................165

Bluetooth OBEX FTP ..................................................... 166

Bluetooth Virtual Serial Port .......................................... 168

ActiveSync via Bluetooth Wireless Technology ..............169

Using Bluetooth Keyboard ............................................170

Section 13: Accessories and Games ............. 171

Accessories ..................................................................172

Remote Control ............................................................ 172

Ringtone Manager ........................................................ 177

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Beam ...........................................................................181

SD I/O Expansion Slot ...................................................182

Games ..........................................................................184

Section 14: Health and Safety Information ...187

Health and Safety Information .......................................188

Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................190

Tab l e o f Cont e n t s

Road Safety ..................................................................200

Operating Environment .................................................202

Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........202

Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................204

Emergency Calls ...........................................................205

FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................206

Other Important Safety Information ...............................207

Product Performance ....................................................207

Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................209

Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................209

Battery Precautions ......................................................209

Care and Maintenance ..................................................211

Section 15: Warranty Information .................213

Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................214

Index ..............................................................221

Section 1: Getting Started

Topics Covered

• Activating your phone

• Setting Up Voicemail

• Understanding this User Manual

This section allows you to start using your phone by activating your service, setting up your voice mail, and getting an understanding of how this manual is put together. For more information contact your service provider.

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Activating Your Phone

If you have upgraded your phone to the i830 from an existing Verizon Wireless phone, you will need to call Verizon Wireless to have it activated and move your existing mobile number to your new Samsung i830 Global phone.

If you are a new Verizon Wireless customer and the mobile number assigned to the phone is new, simply insert the SIM card and dial *228 to program your phone. If you have any questions, please call Verizon Wireless.

To activate your phone, follow these steps:

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1. Visit a Verizon Wireless Store and have your phone

activated, or visit www.verizonwireless.com and place your cursor on the MY ACCOUNT tab available on the home page.

2. When the drop-down menu displays, select ACTIVATE PHONE to display instructions needed to activate your

phone online.

3. After gathering the required materials, select the Activate New Phone link and follow the online

directions to complete the activation process.

Setting Up Your Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your Samsung i830 are sent to voicemail, even if your device is turned off. Therefore, you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your i830. Your service provider has assigned your voicemail number to the key.

Setting Up Your Voicemail

Set up Voicemail (CDMA)

1. Press , located on the bottom front of the phone,

to display the phone screen.

2. Tap and hold to dial the voicemail system.

Note: Use of the key is reserved for speed dialing voicemail. To dial

voicemail without using speed dial, simply dial your own phone number and when the system answers, enter your password and press .

3. When the system answers, enter your password and then tap .

4. Follow the prompts to setup your voicemail.

Set up Voicemail

Voice mail setup (GSM mode)

1. In standby mode, press and hold , a “+” displays.

2. Press again, then enter your own mobile number

to dial voice mail.

3. Press to interrupt the greeting.

4. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your

mailbox.

Check Voicemail (CDMA Mode)

1. Tap the alert icon at the top of the screen.

Note: The alert icon is displayed when more than one alert is available.

2. Tap the voice mail icon . You can also tap and hold

to speed dial voicemail.

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3. Tap the Voice Mail button to connect.

4. When the voicemail system connects, enter your

password and then tap .

5. Press to listen to your messages.

Check Voicemail (GSM Mode)

1. In standby mode, press and hold the soft key or

dial + and your own mobile number to dial voicemail. After Connecting a recorded message prompts you to press if you have a mailbox on the system. You will then be prompted to enter your 10 digit mobile phone number.

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2. Enter your 10 digit mobile phone number.

3. When you hear the voice greeting, press , enter

your password, and follow the recorded prompts.

Understanding this User Manual

The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as the menus and sub menus in your phone. A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on page

221.

Also included in this manual is important safety information that you should know before using your phone. Most of this information is near the back of this guide, beginning on page 187.

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Topics Covered

• Features of Your Phone

• Front View of Your Phone

• Closed View of Your Phone

• Key Features and Command Keys

• Locking Your Samsung SCH-i830

• Display Icons

• Installing Your SIM Card

• Battery

This section outlines many key features of your phone. It also describes the display icons, frequently used command keys, your display, and how to install your battery.

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Features of Your Phone

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SCH-i830. The i830 uses the Microsoft Windows Mobile™ 2003 software for Pocket PC Phone Edition, which supports thousands of applications. Using ActiveSync®, you can keep your PC and i830 synchronized at all times. The features listed below are just a sample of what your SCH-i830 has to offer. You should read this guide to understand the many features that this phone supports and keep it handy for reference.

Key Features of the SCH-i830

•

Large 240x320 pixel, 65k color TFT screen

• Wireless Internet Capability

• 1X/EVDO/GSM/GPRS Capability

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Windows Mobile™ 2003 Software for Pocket PC Phone Edition,

2nd Edition

• 2-Way Text Messaging

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• Email Message Service

• Secure Digital Expansion Slot (SD I/O)

• Advanced Speech Recognition Technology

• Voice Memo

• Built-in Bluetooth Wireless Technology

• LED (Green: System, Red: Phone, Blue: Bluetooth, Purple:

Battery Charging)

• GSM/GPRS-International standard for cellular communication

• Integrated QWERTY Keyboard

Front View of Your Phone

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Key Functions

1. Receiver: The receiver allows you to hear the other caller

when using your phone.

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2. Title Bar: The Title bar at the top of the screen displays

the active program, wireless status, and current time, and allows you to close screens. Use the Start menu to select a program.

3. Today Screen: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone.

4. Headset Jack: Built-in stereo headset jack.

5. Voice Notes Key: This key launches the voice notes

option which allows you to record voice notes and save them on your phone.

6. Volume Key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the slider open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down.

7. 4-Way Navigation Key: This key allows you to scroll through the phone menu options.

8. Send Key: This key is used to initiate your calls or to activate your phone feature.

9. PDA Power/Key Lock: Use to turn your PDA device on and off or lock your built-in keyboard.

10. Built-in QWERTY Keyboard: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and characters.

11. Power/Accessory Interface Connector: Used to plug in the charging accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone.

12. Back Key: Cancels the current function, or if in a menu, this key steps back through previous menus.

Key Functions

13. End Key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few

seconds to turns the radio On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to mute the ringer and send the call to voicemail.

14. SD Card I/O Slot: This I/O expansion slot allows you to insert an SD memory card to add additional memory and storage capacity.

15. Action Key: Pressing when navigating through a menu selects the highlighted choice in the menu.

16. Status Icons: These icons indicate, current signal strength, and the availability of many other features and functions of your phone.

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Closed View of Your Phone

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Key Functions

1. IrDA/LED: Used to exchange data and information

2. Context Menu Key: Launches menus or other option

between your phone and another device using infrared signaling. Also indicates when certain features are active on your phone such as Bluetooth wireless technology.

screens for the currently highlighted choice on your display.

Command Keys

3. Calendar Key: Launches your Calendar feature when

selected.

4. Reset Button: Resets your phone and ends all applications currently running.

5. Microphone: The Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you speak to them.

6. Contacts Key: Launches your Contacts feature when selected.

7. Launcher Key: Displays the Launcher menu when selected.

8. Antenna: Your phone’s built-in antenna.

Command Keys

Powering On

To power up the i830, press the key down until the backlight comes on. The PDA Power key is located on the lower left side of your phone.

Note: If you push the PDA Power key to its upper position, you will lock all keys, except for Send/End/Volume, which work during calls. Set the key in its center position to unlock.

Follow the steps on the display screen to calibrate the device. To turn your phone off, press and hold until the backlight turns off.

Your Pocket PC’s Keypad

The keys of the i830 are functionally divided into three groups. The Navigation keys, Alpha-numeric keypad, and Hot keys.

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1. 4-Way Navigation Key:

Access and scroll through menus and lists, confirm changes that you’ve entered, and interact with menus that appear in the display.

2. Built-in QWERTY Keyboard: Enter text, numbers, and symbols.

3. Hot keys: Located on both sides of the SCH-i830 Pocket PC. Used to launch applications, increase volume, power the SCH-i830 Pocket PC on and off, and more.

Send Key

Press at the Today screen to display the phone screen, or to dial a call after you have entered a telephone number.

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Back Key

Press the key to close the current menu and return to a previous menu or screen. The Back key also cancels some functions like composing a message or exiting Launcher.

Navigation/Action Key

Use any of the four directional arrows on the Navigation/ Action key to scroll through and highlight items, menus,

Locking Your Pocket PC

and programs in a list or on the Internet. Once an item, link, or menu is highlighted, press the action key to perform the function related to the selection.

Voice Notes Key

Briefly press the Voice Notes Key to record or display any recordings that you have made. You have the option of recording a new memo or playing a stored memo.

When your memo list displays, either highlight the recording you want and tap to play the memo, or simply tap and speak clearly into the your phone’s microphone to record a new memo.

Volume Keys

Press and release the up or down volume keys to adjust audio volume for any screen.

Note: The volume can only be adjusted when the screen is active.

Locking Your Pocket PC

When you lock your phone, it requires a password to return to normal operation. When a password is set up, the phone can be locked immediately or configured to lock when the screen blanks out.

Lock the i830

1. Tap Start located in the upper left corner of the screen.

2. Tap Settings. The Personal tab is highlighted.

3. Tap Password.

4. Tap the check box next to Prompt if device unused for.

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5. Tap the drop down arrow to select the amount of unused

time before you are prompted for a password.

6. Select one of the following options:

• Simple 4 digit

• Strong alphanumeric

7. Tap the Password box and enter the password you want.

8. Tap , then tap Ye s to confirm.

Unlock the i830

To unlock your phone:

1. Tap Start located in the upper left corner of the screen.

2. Tap Settings. The Personal tab is highlighted.

3. Tap Password.

4. Tap your password on the keypad. If you enter the

correct password, you’re returned to the Password screen.

5. Tap the box to the left of Prompt if device unused for to

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remove the check mark.

6. Tap , then tap Ye s to confirm.

Password Hint

Use the Hint feature to provide a password hint in case you forget your password.

1. At the Password screen, tap the Hint tab.

2. Enter a hint for your password in the dialogue box.

3. Tap to save your settings and exit.

Display Icons

Note: The password hint you set will only appear after four consecutive

incorrect password entries.

Display Icons

Various icons appear in your Pocket PC’s displays or Title Bar during operation. The following table lists these icons as well as their descriptions.

IconDefinition

Indicates signal strength. More bars mean better signal.

Indicates GPS is on for location.

Indicates GPS for 911 is active.

Indicates your device is in Flight mode and your cellular radio is turned off (i.e. the phone is turned Off but the PDA is On).

Indicates the system speaker for the selected profile is

set to On.

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Indicates the set to Off.

Indicates the ringer for the selected profile is set to Vibrate.

Indicates your Pocket PC is charging.

system speaker

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for the selected profile is

Indicates the 1xRTT high speed data transfer protocol is supported.

Ev-Do protocol: Indicates your phone has high speed data services, for video streaming and downloads.

1X EV-DO(icon): Indicates your phone is hybrid (1X and EV-DO) mode.

Your phone is outside your home area. While roaming, another wireless provider may be handling your call. The service rate for the call may be higher than those made from within your home area. Please refer to Verizon Wireless for roaming rates. .

Note: The roaming indicator may not work in GSM networks.

Indicates ActiveSync or a Data Session is currently in use.

Indicates two or more message icons are being displayed, your battery charge is low, or you have missed a call.

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Indicates you have a new text message. If you tap this icon, a window is displayed that allows you to access the Inbox.

Indicates you have a new voicemail message. If you tap this icon a window is displayed that allows you to listen to new voicemail messages.

Indicates you have a missed call. If you tap the icon a window is displayed indicating the number of calls missed. It also gives you the ability to view the missed call information.

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Indicates your Pocket PC is in Speakerphone mode.

Indicates that Voice Privacy is available.

Indicates the status of the Bluetooth radio, either On or Off..

Indicates the key is locked.

Intalling Your SIM Card

Before you can use the GSM features in your phone, you’ll need to install a SIM card. SIM cards are provided by Verizon Wireless.

1. With the battery removed from the phone, insert the SIM card face down into the slot provided.

2. Slide the SIM card as far as possible to the right, beneath the SIM card retaining brackets.

3. Once the card is secured in the SIM slot, install the battery as outlined in the following section, then turn the phone on.

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Remove the SIM card

Note: Press and hold to turn off the phone (if on).

1. Remove the battery.

2. Slide the SIM card to

the left, then lift to remove.

Important: Please handle the SIM card on its sides. Avoid touching the circuits as this may cause damage to the SIM.

Important: Verizon Wireless has provided a unique SIM card to be used with your SCH-i830.

Battery

The i830 comes with a standard rechargeable battery, power accessory, and headset.

Note: The battery for the i830 can be charged before it is fully drained without causing damage.

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Install the Battery

1. Place the battery on the back of the phone, making sure

the plastic tabs are aligned with the corresponding holes in the phone.

2. Gently push the battery up until it snaps into place.

Remove the Battery

1. Slide the battery release latch to the left.

2. Lift the battery up and to the left to remove.

Battery

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Charge the Battery

Note: The i830 comes with a rechargeable battery. Fully charge this

battery before using your phone.

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

Checking Battery Charge

Keeping track of the battery’s charge is important. If the battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically shuts down and you could lose important data. 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.

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2. Tap Settings.

3. Tap the System tab at the bottom of the screen.

4. Tap Power.

Battery Capacity

When the battery becomes low, a warning window displays and the backlight turns off.

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