SAMSUNG SPH-I500SS User Manual

LMI500_062603_F2

Online User’s Guide

Dual-Band Tri Mode PCS Phone Model SPH-i500

Welcome to Sprint

print built the largest all-PCS nationwide network with advanced multimedia services and clear calls, reaching more than 230 million

people for clarity you can see and hear. We built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone, clear sound, private conversations and time-saving features.

But with Sprint, you can do something even more far-reaching – simplify your life. Our advanced technology is designed to grow with your communications needs so that one day you'll be able to rely entirely on your PCS Phone to stay connected.

This guide will familiarize you with our technology and with your new PCS Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. If you have already reviewed the Start Here Guide, which was packaged with your new phone, then you're ready to explore the advanced features outlined in this guide.

Note: For the latest release of this guide, please go to

http://www.sprintpcs.com.

If you have not read your Start Here Guide, go to Section One - Getting Started. This section provides all the information you need to quickly activate your phone, set up your voicemail and much more. It also contains information on how to contact Sprint should you have questions about service, want to purchase additional products or services, or just to check your account balance.

Thank you for choosing Sprint.

Introduction to this

Online User’s Guide

his Online User’s Guide introduces you to PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:

䊳 Section 1: Getting Started

䊳 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

䊳 Section 3: Using PCS Service Features

䊳 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Throughout the guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service. The Table of Contents and Index will help you locate specific information quickly.

You'll get the most out of your phone if you read each section. However, if you'd like to get right to a specific feature, simply turn to that page. Follow the instructions in that section and you'll be ready to use your phone in no time.

Tip: You can print out this guide to keep on hand or view it online. If you're

viewing it online, simply click on a topic in the Table of Contents or on any page reference within a section to go directly to that topic.

Table of Contents

Welcome to Sprint .............................................................. i

Introduction to this Online User’s Guide....................... ii

SECTION 1: Getting Started .............................................. 8

Setting Up Service................................................................................... 9

Getting Started With PCS Service.............................................................................. 10

Setting Up Your Voicemail........................................................................................ 11

Getting Help............................................................................................................... 11

SECTION 2: Understanding Your Phone....................... 13

Your PCS Phone: The Basics ............................................................... 14

Front View of Phone .................................................................................................. 15

Viewing the Display Screen....................................................................................... 19

Entering Data in the Graffiti

Graffiti Writing....................................................................................................... 20

eZiText.................................................................................................................... 21

Features of Your i500................................................................................................. 23

Turning Your Phone ON and OFF............................................................................ 24

Software Version..................................................................................................... 25

Using the Battery ....................................................................................................... 25

Connecting the Desktop Holder............................................................................ 27

Installing the i500 Installation CD Software........................................................... 29

Displaying Your Phone Number............................................................................... 30

Making and Answering Calls.................................................................................... 31

Making Calls.......................................................................................................... 31

One-Handed Dialing ............................................................................................. 31

Answering Calls...................................................................................................... 31

Missed Call Notification......................................................................................... 32

Calling Emergency Numbers................................................................................ 32

Using One/Two Touch Speed Dialing.................................................................. 33

Dialing Options...................................................................................................... 33

In-Call Options ...................................................................................................... 34

End-of-Call Options............................................................................................... 36

Writing Area of your Phone............................... 20

Controlling Your Phone’s Settings...................................................... 37

Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings ................................................................... 38

Ringer Types.............................................................................................................. 38

Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls.................................................................. 38

Selecting Ringer Types for Messages.................................................................... 39

Selecting a Roam Ringer...................................................................................... 39

Selecting a Tone Length............................................................................................ 39

Alert Notification........................................................................................................ 40

Silent Mode ................................................................................................................ 40

Changing the Greeting.............................................................................................. 41

Changing the Backlight Time Length..................................................................... 41

Changing the Display Screen.................................................................................... 42

Setting Your Phone’s Security............................................................. 44

Accessing the Security Menu..................................................................................... 45

Restricting Incoming and Outgoing Calls............................................................... 45

Locking your Phone.................................................................................................. 46

Unlocking Your Phone.............................................................................................. 46

Changing the Lock Code........................................................................................... 47

Unassign a Lock Code ............................................................................................... 47

Calling in Lock Mode................................................................................................ 48

Current Privacy.......................................................................................................... 48

Using Special Numbers............................................................................................. 48

Resetting Your Phone................................................................................................ 49

Controlling Your Roaming Experience .............................................. 50

Understanding Roaming.......................................................................................... 51

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode ........................................................................... 52

Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard................................................... 53

Application Menus and Entering Text ............................................... 54

Application Launcher............................................................................................ 55

Application Categories........................................................................................... 55

Applications Display .............................................................................................. 57

Elements of the Application Screen...................................................................... 57

Menus..................................................................................................................... 59

Online Help............................................................................................................ 59

Finding Records..................................................................................................... 60

Sorting Records...................................................................................................... 60

Private Records...................................................................................................... 60

Attaching Notes...................................................................................................... 61

Choosing Fonts ...................................................................................................... 62

Getting Application Information.......................................................................... 62

Beaming Information........................................................................................... 63

Managing Call History .......................................................................... 64

Viewing History.......................................................................................................... 65

Making a Call From Call History.............................................................................. 65

Saving a Phone Number From Call History............................................................ 66

Prepending a Phone Number From Call History.................................................... 67

Erasing Call History................................................................................................... 67

Using the Address Book ....................................................................... 68

Creating an Address Book Entry............................................................................ 69

Address Details........................................................................................................ 71

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

Voice Dial ............................................................................................................... 74

Making Calls from the Address Book.................................................................... 75

Viewing Address Book Entries................................................................................ 76

Editing an Address Book Entry.............................................................................. 76

Looking up an Address Book Entry....................................................................... 77

Sorting the Address Book....................................................................................... 77

Beaming Address Book Entries ............................................................................. 78

Address Book Menu Options.................................................................................. 79

Date Book................................................................................................ 81

Scheduling Events ................................................................................................. 82

Scheduling Untimed Events.................................................................................. 84

Rescheduling an Event.......................................................................................... 85

Setting an Alarm for an Event.............................................................................. 86

Marking an Event As Private................................................................................. 86

Changing the Date Book View .............................................................................. 87

Scheduling Repeating Events............................................................................... 90

Date Book Menus................................................................................................... 92

Using Your Phone’s Voice Services................................................... 94

Using Voice-Activated Dialing................................................................................... 95

Recording Memos...................................................................................................... 97

Getting to Know the Handheld Computer.......................................... 99

What is a Handheld Computer............................................................................ 100

Tapping and Typing............................................................................................ 101

Opening an Application ...................................................................................... 101

Customizing your Handheld Computer............................................................. 102

Entering Information into the Handheld Computer........................ 104

Using the On-Screen keyboard ........................................................................... 105

Writing ................................................................................................. 106

Graffiti

Importing Data.................................................................................................... 113

Expense Manager................................................................................ 115

Creating Expense Items....................................................................................... 116

Changing the Expense Date................................................................................ 117

Entering Receipt Details...................................................................................... 118

Entering the Expense Type Automatically......................................................... 119

Expense List Display Options.............................................................................. 120

Changing Currency and Symbol Display........................................................... 121

Sending Data to Microsoft Word or Excel .......................................................... 122

Expense Menus.................................................................................................... 123

Memo Pad ............................................................................................. 124

Creating a New Memo......................................................................................... 125

Choosing a Memo Category................................................................................ 125

Making a Memo Private...................................................................................... 126

Reviewing or Editing Memos.............................................................................. 127

Sorting Memos..................................................................................................... 127

Deleting a Memo ................................................................................................. 128

Beaming a Memo ................................................................................................ 128

Memo Pad Menus................................................................................................ 129

To Do List............................................................................................... 130

Creating a To Do List Item.................................................................................. 131

Setting Priorities .................................................................................................. 132

Checking OFF To Do List Items.......................................................................... 133

Changing Priorities and Due Dates.................................................................... 133

Deleting a To Do List Item.................................................................................. 135

Displaying Completed and Due Items................................................................ 135

To Do Menus........................................................................................................ 136

Calculator.............................................................................................. 137

Opening the Calculator....................................................................................... 138

Using the Calculator Buttons.............................................................................. 138

Displaying Recent Calculations.......................................................................... 139

Managing Handheld Computer Software........................................ 141

Applications Launcher......................................................................................... 142

Installing Palm OS

Applications ..................................................................... 144

Deleting Handheld Computer Applications....................................................... 145

Checking Memory Usage..................................................................................... 146

Beaming Capabilities .......................................................................................... 146

HotSync® Operations......................................................................... 149

HotSync

Manager and Technology................................................................. 150

Performing Your First HotSync Operation......................................................... 150

Creating a User Profile ........................................................................................ 152

Performing a Local HotSync

Operation.......................................................... 153

Selecting HotSync Setup Options........................................................................ 153

Customizing the HotSync Performing a HotSync

Operation............................................................... 154

Operation via a Network............................................ 155

Using File Link..................................................................................................... 156

IR HotSync Performing an IR HotSync

Operations..................................................................................... 157

operation............................................................. 159

Changing the Plugin Screen............................................................................... 159

SECTION 3: Using PCS Service Features ................... 161

PCS Service Features: The Basics ................................................... 162

Using Voicemail....................................................................................................... 163

Setting Up Voicemail........................................................................................... 163

Knowing When You Have Messages.................................................................... 163

Message Types...................................................................................................... 163

New Voicemail Message Alerts............................................................................. 164

Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages.................................................................. 164

Clearing the Voicemail Message Icon ................................................................ 165

Text Messaging........................................................................................................ 165

Deleting All Messages........................................................................................... 165

Signing Up for Updates ....................................................................................... 165

Viewing Pictures................................................................................................... 166

Using Caller ID ........................................................................................................ 166

Responding to Call Waiting.................................................................................... 167

Three-Way Calling............................................................................................... 167

Forwarding Your Calls......................................................................................... 168

PCS Vision

......................................................................................... 169

Browsing the Web on Your Phone.......................................................................... 170

Launching the Web ............................................................................................. 170

Your User Name................................................................................................... 170

Net Guard............................................................................................................. 171

Browsing the Web ................................................................................................ 171

PCS Business Connection

Personal Edition ...................................................... 174

PCS Vision FAQs....................................................................................................... 175

PCS Voice Command

....................................................................... 177

Getting Started With PCS Voice Command............................................................ 178

Creating Your Own Address Book........................................................................... 178

Making a Call With PCS Voice Command............................................................. 179

Accessing Information Using PCS Voice Command............................................. 179

SECTION 4: Safety Guidelines and

Warranty Information .................................................... 180

Safety ..................................................................................................... 181

Getting the Most Out of Your Reception................................................................. 182

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone.............................................. 183

Caring for the Battery.............................................................................................. 186

Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice...................................... 187

Owner’s Record........................................................................................................ 189

User Guide Proprietary Notice................................................................................. 189

Manufacturer’s Warranty................................................................... 190

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 191

Resetting Your Handheld.................................................................................... 191

Tips........................................................................................................................... 193

Removing the i500 from the Desktop Holder .................................................... 193

Internal/External Battery Charge....................................................................... 193

Screen Calibration............................................................................................... 194

HotSync

to Save Current Settings.................................................................... 194

Common Problems................................................................................................. 196

HotSync ................................................................................................................ 196

Fatal Errors........................................................................................................... 199

USB Problems ...................................................................................................... 200

Resetting the i500................................................................................................ 201

Operating Systems ............................................................................................... 203

Palm OS

Applications....................................................................................... 205

Using your i500 with the Sprint Business Connection Palm OS Client ........... 205

Battery................................................................................................................... 206

Manufacturer’s Warranty........................................................................................ 207

Index....................................................................................................... 210

Section 1

Getting Started

Section 1

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Setting Up Service

In This Section

䊳 Getting Started With PCS Service

䊳 Setting Up Voicemail

䊳 Getting Help

his section walks you through the basics of setting up service for

your PCS Phone, including unlocking and activating your phone, setting up your voicemail and how to contact Sprint for assistance with your PCS Service.

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Getting Started With PCS Service

Determine If Your Phone Is Already Activated

If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint Store, it probably has been activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone.

If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Start Here Guide included with your phone.

Unlocking Your Phone

Follow these steps to unlock your phone:

1. Press and hold to turn the phone on.

2. The System Lockout screen is displayed.

3. Enter your four-digit lock code using the on screen keyboard or

Graffiti writing area.

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).

Activating Your Phone

To activate your phone, follow the directions in the Start Here Guide that was included with your phone. Or visit activate your phone online.

http://activate.sprintpcs.com and

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Setting Up Your Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred 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 PCS Phone is activated.

To set up voicemail:

1. From the Phone main menu, tap .

2. Select Messages and tap Voicemail.

3. The Voicemail screen is displayed.

4. Tap the Listen button.

5. Follow the message prompts to setup your voicemail.

Or:

1. Press and hold to connect to voicemail.

Note: The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affilitate areas.

Getting Help

Visit Our Web Site

Stop by www.sprintpcs.com to get up-to-date information on PCS Services, options and more.

You can also:

䊳 Review coverage maps 䊳 Learn how to use voicemail 䊳 Access your account information 䊳 Purchase accessories 䊳 Add additional options to your service plan 䊳 Check out frequently asked questions 䊳 And more

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PCS Customer Solutions

Claire, your virtual service representative is also available to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visit her at www.sprintpcs.com by logging on and clicking on Claire’s Directory for Service Solutions.

Receiving Automated Invoicing Information

For your convenience, your phone gives you free access to invoicing information on your PCS Account. This information includes balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle and the amount of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. Follow these steps to access this information:

䊳 Press .

Note: This service may not be available in all Affiliate markets.

PCS Directory Assistance

PCS Directory Assistance provides a variety of services, including residential, business and government listings; assistance with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; hotel, restaurant and shopping information and major local event information. There is a per call charge and you will be billed for airtime.

䊳 Press .

PCS Operator Services

PCS Operator Services can provide assistance in placing collect calls or calls billed to a local telephone calling card or a third party.

䊳 Press .

For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at

Note: PCS Operator Services may not be available in all

Affiliate markets.

www.sprintpcs.com.

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Section 2

Understanding Your

Phone

Section 2

Understanding Your Phone 13

Section 2A

Your PCS Phone: The Basics

In This Section

䊳 Front View of Phone

䊳 Viewing the Display Screen

䊳 Features of Your Phone

䊳 Turning Your Phone On and Off

䊳 Using the Battery and Charger

䊳 Installing the Software from the Installation CD

䊳 Displaying Your Phone Number

䊳 Making and Answering Calls

our PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and

expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. This section will guide you through the basics of your phone and you’ll be on your way to using it in no time.

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Front View of Phone

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1. Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller.

2. Position Location Indicator: This icon is displayed when the

Position Location feature is enabled on your phone. For more information on Position Location, see the i500 Online User Manual.

3. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal strength by

displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength.

4. Date Book: Automatically launches the Date Book and allows you to

schedule an event.

5. Address Book: Automatically launches the Address Book and allows

you to save names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and other information about your personal or business contacts.

6. Application Launcher: The Application Launcher displays the icons

of the applications loaded on your phone.

7. Volume Up/Down Key: Adjust the ringer volume in standby mode.

Adjust the voice volume during a call. Volume Keys also mute the ringer during an incoming call. Moves page to page in Palm OS

applications.

8. Menu Launcher: The Menu Launcher displays the menu options

associated with the screen that is displayed on the phone.

9. Up/Down Scroll Keys: Allows you to scroll up or down or to choose

different options in applications.

10. OK Key: Pressing the OK key accepts the highlighted choice when

navigating through the menu.

11. TALK Key: Place or receive a call. In standby mode, tap the key once

to display the call log. If you press and hold the key down, you will dial the last number in the call log.

12. Menu Key: Pressing this key will automatically display the Menu

options associated with the screen displayed on the phone.

13. Headset Jack: (located in the bottom left side of the phone below

the Menu key.) Allows you to plug in an optional headset for safe, convenient hands-free conversations.

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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 3G functionality is active. Indicates that 3G functionality 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 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 a possible match 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.

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 punctuation. Enters the numeric digit “1”.

Views the next word candidate in eZiText prediction mode or enters the digit “0” in alpha mode

Scroll up or down through predicted word Candidates

Confirm predicted word candidate.

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 mode

Enters the numeric digits “2-9”.

Enters the numeric digit “0”.

n/a

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Key Press Once Press and Hold

Enters a space. Pop-up eZiText option menu.

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 Phone (SPH-i500). This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable and offers many significant features and service options:

䊳 Tri-Mode capability provides access to other PCS digital and analog

networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page

53).

䊳 A Complete Palm Powered 䊳 Software included in this package helps you stay organized and up-

to-date by synchronizing the Palm List and Memo Pad with the Microsoft Contacts, Tasks, and Notes folders.

䊳 Sprint Vision™. 䊳 162x176 pixel full color graphic LCD display. 䊳 Polyphonic ringers for enhanced more realistic and rich sounding

ringers.

䊳 GPS position location enabled. 䊳 The Blazer browser can access most internet sites in full HTML color. 䊳 PCS Vision 䊳 PCS Voice Command

provides access to the wireless Internet in digital mode.

someone’s name.

䊳 The date book allows you schedule important events. 䊳 Each phone book entry can store up to five phone numbers.

color screen.

Date Book, Address Book, To Do

Outlook® default Calendar,

lets you dial phone numbers by speaking

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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).

Tip : 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

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

and exit.

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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:

䊳 Address Book . 䊳 Date Book . 䊳 Web Browser . 䊳 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

Your PCS Phone comes with a LiIon battery. Follow these steps to install it:

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 upperright 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.

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Warning! Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your

phone and void the warranty.

It is vital that you use only the PCS-approved desktop holder specifically designed for your phone. Use of unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and invalidate your warranty.

To use the desktop holder provided with your phone:

1. Plug the adapter in the wall and set the phone in the cradle.

䊳 A red light on the holder lets you know the battery is charging. 䊳 A green light lets you know that the battery is at least 90 percent

charged.

䊳 A yellow light indicates that the battery is operating at a

temperature that is too high or low, or that the holder is not plugged in correctly. Please check the holder and the battery.

It takes about 4 hours to fully recharge a completely rundown battery.

Connecting the Desktop Holder

Your package includes a desktop holder for charging the battery and synchronizing the PCS Phone with a desktop or laptop computer. If you do not plan to synchronize the PCS Phone with a desktop computer, the desktop holder can be used as a battery charger only when the travel adapter is plugged into the desktop holder to supply the power needed to charge the battery. Once the desktop holder is connected to the travel adapter, the battery charger is fully functional. The desktop holder was designed especially for the i500. No other devices can be used.

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