Samsung SPH-i700 User Manual
SPH-i700 Series
Portable Tri-Mode
Telephone
User’s Guide
Please read this manual before operating your phone, and
keep it for future reference.
LMi700_030503_D9
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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
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Chapter 3 - Personal Settings ..................29
Personal Settings .......................................................... 30
Buttons ................................................................................31
Input ....................................................................................32
Menus ..................................................................................37
Password .............................................................................39
Phone ..................................................................................40
Chapter 4 - Windows Applications and
Text Entry ..........................................45
Navigating your PDA ..................................................... 46
Start Menu ...........................................................................46
Shortcuts ...................................................................... 47
New Command ....................................................................47
Time & Appointments ..........................................................47
Chapter 5 - Phone Settings ......................49
Setting the Volume Levels ............................................ 50
Voice Volume .......................................................................50
Record Volume ....................................................................51
Ring Volume ........................................................................52
System Volume ....................................................................53
Setting the Tone Length ................................................ 54
Alert Sounds & Notifications ........................................ 55
Selecting a Ringer for Incoming, Missed, or Voice Calls ......55
Turning the Ringer Off .........................................................57
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Chapter 6 - Security Settings ...................59
Accessing the Security Options .................................... 60
Special Numbers ..................................................................60
Locking the i700 ..................................................................61
Unlocking the i700 ...............................................................61
Chapter 7 - Understanding Roaming ..........63
Roaming ....................................................................... 64
Roaming Options .................................................................65
Chapter 8 - Messaging ...........................67
Message Types ............................................................. 68
Voicemail .............................................................................69
Text Messaging ....................................................................70
Message Options .................................................................71
My Text Messages ...............................................................71
Editing My Text Messages ...................................................73
Performing a Spell Check ....................................................73
Language .............................................................................73
Cancel a Message ................................................................74
Inbox ...................................................................................74
Outbox .................................................................................74
Sent Items ...........................................................................75
Drafts ...................................................................................75
Deleted Items .......................................................................76
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Chapter 9 - Call Logs .............................77
Call Logs ....................................................................... 78
Making a Call from the Call Log ...........................................78
Call Log Options ..................................................................79
Creating a New Contact from the Call Log ...........................79
Deleting Call Log Entries ......................................................80
Sending a SMS Message from a Call Log Entry ...................80
Chapter 10 - Call Features ......................81
Caller ID ...............................................................................82
Call Waiting ..........................................................................82
Call Forwarding ....................................................................83
Three Way Calling ................................................................84
Chapter 11 - Contacts ............................85
Contacts ....................................................................... 86
Adding a New Contact ..........................................................87
Finding a Contact .................................................................87
Editing a Contact ..................................................................88
Deleting a Contact ................................................................88
Adding a Note ......................................................................88
Deleting a Note ....................................................................89
Making a Call from Contacts ................................................89
Speed Dialing .......................................................................90
Beaming Contacts ................................................................90
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Chapter 12 - Calendar ............................91
Today ............................................................................ 92
Date and Time Settings ........................................................92
Scheduling an Alarm ............................................................93
Owner Information ...............................................................93
Calendar ....................................................................... 94
Scheduling an Appointment .................................................94
Scheduling a Timed Appointment ........................................95
Changing the Calendar View ................................................96
Calendar Options .................................................................97
Tasks ............................................................................ 98
Creating a new Task .............................................................98
Marking a Task Complete ....................................................99
Task Options ......................................................................100
Task Entry Bar ...................................................................100
Editing a Task ....................................................................101
Beaming a Task .................................................................101
Adding a Note to a Task .....................................................102
Deleting a Task ..................................................................102
Chapter 13 - Notes .............................. 103
Notes .......................................................................... 104
Recording a Note ...............................................................104
Recording a Caller .............................................................105
Recording a Personal Note ................................................105
Writing a new Note ............................................................106
Deleting a Note ..................................................................106
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Note Options ......................................................................107
Chapter 14 - ActiveSync ....................... 109
ActiveSync .................................................................. 110
Installing the ActiveSync Software .....................................110
Creating a New Partnership ...............................................111
Performing ActiveSync using IR ........................................112
Scheduling an ActiveSync ..................................................113
Chapter 15 - Microsoft Pocket Applications 115
Pocket Word ............................................................... 116
Creating a New Document .................................................116
Pocket Word Options .........................................................117
Attaching a Recording .......................................................118
Deleting a Document .........................................................118
Beaming a Document .........................................................119
Pocket Excel ............................................................... 120
Creating a new Workbook ..................................................120
Deleting a Workbook .........................................................120
Beaming a Workbook .........................................................122
Chapter 16 - Other Applications .............. 123
Program Application ................................................... 124
File Explorer .......................................................................125
Microsoft Reader ...............................................................125
MSN Messenger ................................................................126
Terminal Services Client ....................................................127
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Games ...............................................................................127
Calculator ...........................................................................128
Infrared Receive .................................................................129
Chapter 17 - Managing Applications ........ 131
Application Management ............................................ 132
Installing New Applications ................................................132
Deleting an Application ......................................................133
Memory Allocation .............................................................134
Chapter 18 - Internet Explorer ................ 135
Pocket Internet Explorer ............................................. 136
Launching Internet Explorer ...............................................136
Saving Favorites ................................................................137
Chapter 19 - Camera ........................... 139
Camera ....................................................................... 140
Launching the Camera Application ....................................140
Camera Settings ................................................................141
Sleep Mode ........................................................................141
Timer .................................................................................142
Viewing Pictures ................................................................143
Still View Navigation ..........................................................143
Thumbnail View .................................................................147
Adaptive Sensitivity (AS Mode) ..........................................151
Beaming Pictures ...............................................................153
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Chapter 20 - Windows Media Player ........ 155
Media Player ............................................................... 156
Launching the Media Player ...............................................156
Media Player Controls ........................................................156
Loading Media Player Files ................................................157
Chapter 21 - Safety and Warranty ............ 159
Safety Information ...................................................... 160
Warranty ..................................................................... 169
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................169
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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 proper ly.
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 wa nt 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.
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 or
cannot find service.
Indicates that GPS (Global Positioning System) is
active.
Indicates that GPS is inactive.
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.
Indicates that you have missed calls or voicemail.
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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.
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 Windows CE 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
• GPS 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
• 9 Polyphonic Ringers.
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Battery and Charger Accessories
Your i700 comes with a Li-Ion 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 Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
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 aler t 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.
Insert Battery Install Graphic
Here
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Removing the Battery
1. Push the battery release latch and slide the battery down
from the phone.
Insert Battery Remove Graphic
Here
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Charging the Battery
Your PCS 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. F or a quic k check of your ph one’ 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 System.
4. Tap
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 mak e sure th e internal
battery is charged, do not disconnect the main battery
from the phone for 24 hours.
Power.
Note: The internal battery will maintain data for 4 hours.
Note: You should perform an ActiveSync operation frequently to
avoid loosing any information if the battery is fully discharged. For
more information see “Scheduling an ActiveSync” on page 113.
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Automatic Ringer Mode When Charging
When the phone is in Vibrate mode and is placed in the
craddle or plugged into the charger, it automatically
switches to a ringer mode. This is done to allow you to
hear any incoming calls while the unit is charging.
Displaying your Phone Number
To display your phone number:
1. Press to display the phone screen.
2. Tap
3. The Settings screen is displayed. Your phone number is
4. Tap to exit.
Tools and select Options.
displayed at the top of the screen.
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 sim ply en te r th e de sired
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.
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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 located on the side of the phone.
2. Press the Contacts button.
3. Press the OK/Navigation key up or down to select the
desired address book entry.
4. Press the OK/Navigation key to display the entry
information and phone number.
5. Press the OK/Navigation key up or down to highlight the
desired phone number.
6. Press to display the number in the phone screen.
7. Press 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.
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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 Personal tab.
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