Samsung SPH-I700, SPH-I700 (Verizon) User's Guide

SPH-i700 Series
Portable Digital Telephone
User’s Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.
Road Safety at All Times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
Switching Off When Refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switching Off in an Aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switching Off in Hospitals
Switch your phone off near medical equipment. Follow any regulations or rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.
Special Regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger (in a hospital for example).
Sensible Use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.
Emergency Call
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press the key. You must deactivate any unnecessary features before you can make an emergency call. Give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Do not cut off the call until given permission to do so.
Water Resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Accessories and Batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.
Qualified Service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see “Health and Safety Information” on page 173.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Getting Started ........................................ 13
Turning the i700 On ................................................................14
Entering the Owners Information ......................................14
Setting up Voicemail ...............................................................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 .........................................................23
Charging the Battery ...........................................................24
Displaying your Phone Number ............................................25
Making and Answering Calls .................................................25
Making Calls ........................................................................25
One Handed Dialing ............................................................26
Answering Calls ...................................................................27
Chapter 3 - Personal Settings .....................................29
Personal Settings ....................................................................30
Buttons .................................................................................31
Input .....................................................................................32
Menus ...................................................................................38
Password ..............................................................................39
Phone ...................................................................................40
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Chapter 4 - Windows Applications and Text Entry .. 47
Navigating your PDA ..............................................................48
Start Menu ...........................................................................48
Shortcuts ..................................................................................49
New Command ....................................................................49
Time & Appointments .........................................................49
Chapter 5 - Phone Settings .........................................51
Setting the Volume Levels .....................................................52
Voice Volume .......................................................................52
Record Volume ....................................................................53
Ring Volume ........................................................................53
System Volume ...................................................................54
Setting the Tone Length .........................................................55
Alert Sounds & Notifications .................................................56
Selecting a Ringer for Incoming, Missed Calls,
or Voice Mail ........................................................................56
Turning the Ringer Off ........................................................58
Chapter 6 - Security Settings .....................................59
Accessing the Security Options .............................................60
Emergency Numbers ..........................................................60
Locking the i700 ...................................................................61
Unlocking the i700 ...............................................................61
Chapter 7 - Understanding Roaming ......................... 63
Roaming ..................................................................................64
Roaming Options ................................................................64
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Chapter 8 - Messaging ................................................65
Message Types .......................................................................66
Voicemail .............................................................................66
Text Messaging ...................................................................67
E-mail Messages .................................................................68
Message Options .................................................................69
My Text Messages ..............................................................69
Editing My Text Messages .................................................70
Performing a Spell Check ...................................................71
Language .............................................................................71
Cancel a Message ................................................................71
SMS Message .........................................................................72
SMS Inbox ...........................................................................72
SMS Outbox ........................................................................72
SMS Sent Items ...................................................................73
SMS Drafts ...........................................................................73
SMS Deleted Items ..............................................................74
ActiveSync Mail ......................................................................74
ActiveSync Inbox .................................................................74
ActiveSync Outbox ..............................................................75
ActiveSync Sent Items ........................................................75
ActiveSync Drafts ................................................................76
ActiveSync Deleted Items ...................................................76
Inbox Tools ..............................................................................77
Options .................................................................................78
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Chapter 9 - Call Logs ...................................................81
Call Logs ..................................................................................82
Making a Call from the Call Log .........................................82
Call Log Options ..................................................................83
Creating a New Contact from the Call Log ........................83
Deleting Call Log Entries ....................................................84
Sending a SMS Message from a Call Log Entry ...............84
Chapter 10 - Call Features ...........................................85
Caller ID ................................................................................85
Call Waiting ..........................................................................86
Call Forwarding ...................................................................86
Three Way Calling ...............................................................87
Chapter 11 - Contacts ..................................................89
Contacts ...................................................................................90
Adding a New Contact ........................................................91
Finding a Contact ................................................................91
Editing a Contact .................................................................92
Deleting a Contact ...............................................................92
Adding a Note ......................................................................93
Deleting a Note ....................................................................93
Making a Call from Contacts ..............................................94
Speed Dialing ......................................................................94
Beaming Contacts ...............................................................95
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Chapter 12 - Calendar ..................................................97
Today .......................................................................................98
Date and Time Settings ......................................................98
Scheduling an Alarm ..........................................................99
Owner Information ..............................................................99
Data Call State ...................................................................100
Calendar .................................................................................101
Scheduling an Appointment ............................................101
Scheduling a Timed Appointment ...................................102
Changing the Calendar View ............................................103
Calendar Options ...............................................................104
Tasks ......................................................................................105
Creating a new Task ..........................................................105
Marking a Task Complete .................................................106
Task Options ......................................................................107
Task Entry Bar ....................................................................107
Editing a Task ....................................................................108
Beaming a Task .................................................................108
Adding a Note to a Task ...................................................109
Deleting a Task ..................................................................109
Chapter 13 - Notes .....................................................111
Notes ......................................................................................112
Recording a Note ...............................................................112
Recording During a Call ....................................................113
Recording a Personal Note ...............................................113
Writing a new Note ...........................................................113
Deleting a Note ..................................................................114
Note Options ......................................................................114
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Chapter 14 - ActiveSync ............................................117
ActiveSync .............................................................................118
Installing the ActiveSync Software ..................................118
Creating a New Partnership .............................................119
Performing ActiveSync using IR ......................................120
Scheduling an ActiveSync ................................................121
Chapter 15 - Microsoft Pocket Applications ............ 123
Pocket Word ..........................................................................124
Creating a New Document ...............................................124
Pocket Word Options ........................................................125
Attaching a Recording ......................................................126
Deleting a Document ........................................................126
Beaming a Document .......................................................127
Pocket Excel ...........................................................................127
Creating a new Workbook ................................................128
Deleting a Workbook .........................................................128
Beaming a Workbook ........................................................129
Chapter 16 - Other Applications ...............................131
Program Application .............................................................132
File Explorer .......................................................................132
Microsoft Reader ...............................................................133
MSN Messenger ................................................................134
Terminal Services Client ...................................................135
Games ................................................................................135
Calculator ...........................................................................136
Infrared Receive .................................................................138
Find .....................................................................................139
Help ....................................................................................140
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Chapter 17 - Managing Applications .......................141
Application Management .....................................................142
Installing New Applications ..............................................142
Deleting an Application ....................................................143
Memory Allocation ............................................................143
Chapter 18 - Internet Explorer .................................. 145
Pocket Internet Explorer .......................................................146
Launching Internet Explorer .............................................146
Saving Favorites ................................................................147
Internet Pass Through .......................................................147
Chapter 19 - Camera ..................................................149
Camera ...................................................................................150
Launching the Camera Application .................................150
Camera Settings ................................................................151
Sleep Mode ........................................................................152
Timer ..................................................................................152
Viewing Pictures ................................................................153
Still View Navigation .........................................................153
Thumbnail View ................................................................157
Adaptive Sensitivity (AS Mode) .......................................162
Beaming Pictures ..............................................................163
Continuous Picture Mode .................................................164
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Chapter 20 - Windows Media Player ........................ 165
Media Player ..........................................................................166
Launching the Media Player .............................................166
Media Player Controls .......................................................166
Loading Media Player Files ..............................................167
Playlist ................................................................................167
Chapter 21 - Troubleshooting and Safety ............... 169
Troubleshooting ....................................................................170
Resetting Your Handheld ..................................................170
Health and Safety Information .............................................173

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

The following topics are discussed in this Chapter:
Turning the Phone On
Entering the Owner Information
Setting up Voicemail

Turning the i700 On

To power up the i700, press located on the upper right side of the phone. Follow the steps on the display screen to align or calibrate the device. This procedure insures that when you press the screen using the stylus, the desired action occurs properly.

Entering the Owners Information

The owners information identifies the owner or user of the device. Name, company, address, phone number , email address, and note information fields are available. To enter the owners information:
1. From the Today screen, use the stylus and tap on
Owner
.
2. Tap the
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.
Name
box in the Owner Information screen.
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Setting up Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
To set up voicemail:
1. Press the button located on the bottom front of the phone to display the phone screen.
2. Tap and hold to dial the voicemail system.
Note:
One has been automatically reserved in speed dial for your voicemail. To dial voicemail without using speed dial, simply dial your own phone number and when the system answers, press and enter your password.
3. When the system answers, tap and enter your
password.
4. Follow the system prompts to setup your voicemail.
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Chapter 2 - Understanding
your Phone
The following topics are discussed in this Chapter:
Front View of the i700
Viewing the Phone Screen Icons
Features of the i700
Battery and Charger Accessories
Displaying your Phone Number
Making/Answering Calls

Front View of the I700

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Viewing the Phone Screen Icons

Icon Definition
This icon represents the signal strength. The more bars displayed, the better the signal.
This icon is displayed when the phone is Off.
Indicates that initial programing is required before operating your new phone.
Indicates that the ringer is On.
Indicates that the ringer is Off.
Indicates that the vibrate function is turned On.
Indicates that the i700 supports the 1X high speed data transfer protocol.
This icon displays when two or more message icons are being displayed.
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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 Pocket PC operating system, which supports thousands of applications. Using the ActiveSync operation, you can keep your PC and your i700 synchronized at all times. Some of the i700 features are:
Large 240x320 pixel, 65k color Transflective TFT
screen
Built in Camera
CDMA 2000 1X Technology
Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition Software
2 way SMS Messaging
Voice Dialing
Voice Memo
Wireless Internet Capability
Multi Media Card (MMC) / Secure Digital (SD)
Expansion Card Capability
16 Polyphonic Ringers.
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Battery and Charger Accessories

Your i700 comes with a standard battery, charger, and headset. It is very important to use only Samsung approved accessories to avoid damage to your phone.

Battery Capacity

Your phone is equipped with a standard rechargeable battery. The battery can be recharged before it is fully drained without causing battery damage.
When the battery becomes low, a warning window is displayed and the unit automatically turns off the LCD. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert every 30 seconds and then powers down.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode and browser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
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Installing the Battery

1. Place the battery on the back of the phone, making
sure that the plastic tabs are aligned with the corresponding holes in the phone.
2. Gently push the battery up until it snaps into place.

Removing the Battery

1. Push the battery release latch and slide the battery
down from the phone.
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Charging the Battery

Your cellular Phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should charge the battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone.
Keeping track of your battery’ s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you’ll lose everything you were just working on. For a quick check of your phone’s battery level, tap the time located in the upper right corner of the screen. A battery icon is displayed in the Time and Next Appointment window.
To perform a battery check using the drop down menu:
1. Tap Start located in the upper left corner of the
screen.
2. Tap
3. Tap
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.
Settings. System. Power.
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The internal battery will maintain data for about 4 hours. You should perform ActiveSync operations or a backup utility frequently to avoid loosing any information if the battery is fully discharged. For more information see “Scheduling an ActiveSync” on page 121.

Displaying your Phone Number

To display your phone number:
1. Press to display the phone screen.
2. Tap
3. The Settings screen is displayed. Y our phone number
4. Tap to exit.
Tools and select Options.
is 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 simply enter the desired number and tap .
Making a Call using the Keypad
1. Press to display the phone screen.
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2. Tap the desired number using the stylus. If you make
a mistake while dialing, tap . Tap and hold to clear all the digits and start over.
Note: Always use the stylus when touching the screen to avoid scratching or damage caused by other instruments.
3. Tap
.

One Handed Dialing

One handed dialing allows you to make a call while using just one hand. To make a call:
1. Press the Contacts button.
2. Press the OK/Navigation key up or down to select the
desired address book entry.
Note: If you press and hold the OK/Navigation key down, letters are displayed that will automatically display the first entry beginning with that letter.
3. Press the OK/Navigation key to display the entry
information and phone number.
Note: To return to the Contacts screen, press the OK/ Navigation button while the entry is displayed.
4. Press to display the number in the phone
screen.
5. Press again to dial the number.
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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 the call or let the call go to voicemail.
Note: When you receive an incoming call, you can silence the ringer by tapping .
Ignore to silence the ringer and
Answer to
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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
3. Tap the
Settings.
Personal tab.
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