Pcs Phone Samsung I500 User Guide

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Creating a New Category
1.
Tap .
2.Tap the drop down arrow in the upper right corner.
3.Tap Edit Categories.
4.Tap the New button.
Note: You can also rename an existing category by tapping the “Rename” button.
5.An Edit Categories pop up screen is displayed. Enter a name in the 
space provided.
6.Tap OK.
7.The new category is automatically displayed in the list.
8.Tap OK to exit.
Deleting a Category
1.
Tap .
2.Tap the drop down arrow in the upper right corner.
3.Tap Edit Categories.
4.Select the category that you want to delete.
5.Tap the Delete button.
6.The category is deleted and the list is automatically updated.
7.Tap OK to exit.
All the categories can be deleted by highlighting the category and tapping 
the delete button. Make sure that the correct category is selected before 
deleting. If a category is deleted that contains applications, the 
applications are automatically assigned to Unfiled. 
						

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Applications Display
The applications are by default displayed as icons. They can also be 
displayed as list of application names with small or large icons. This 
allows many different applications to be displayed on the screen at one 
time.
Changing the View
1.
Tap .
2.Tap the Menu Launcher  .
3.Select Options and tap Preferences.
4.The Preferences screen is displayed. Tap the drop down arrow and 
select 
List, Small Icon, or Large Icon.
5.Tap OK to exit and save changes.
6.The display is automatically changed to reflect the new setting.
Elements of the Application Screen
Element Description
Menu Bar A set of menu options that are specific to the 
application. Not all applications have a menu 
bar.
Command Buttons Command buttons allow you to navigate a 
screen. They are usually located at the bottom of 
a screen or in dialog boxes.
 
Application LauncherTap this icon to display all the applications loaded 
on your PCS Phone. 
						

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Menu LauncherTap this icon to display any menu options 
associated with the screen displayed on your PCS 
Phone.
CalculatorTap this icon to display a fully functional 
calculator.
FindTap this icon to search for text located on your 
PCS Phone. Messages, Voicemail, Addresses, Mail 
Messages, Memos, and To Do Items are all 
searched.
Graffiti Writing Area Use this area to enter text using Graffiti writing. 
Check  Box When there is a check mark in a check box next to 
an option, the option is turned ON. To turn the 
option OFF, tap the check box. The check mark is 
removed and the option is turned OFF.
Drop Down List An arrow pointing down designates a drop down 
menu. Tap the arrow to display a list of options.
Scroll Bar Drag the slider up or down using the stylus. You 
can also use the up or down buttons on the side of 
the phone.
Element Description 
						

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Menus
The menus in your PCS Phone have been designed to help you get the 
most from the installed applications. Menus and Menu Commands vary 
depending on the application, but some items are common throughout 
the phone. Menus are displayed using the Menu Launcher.
Menu Launcher
Tip: For additional Menu Commands, open the application and tap the Menu Launcher.
The Menu Launcher icon   is responsible for launching any menus 
associated with the current application screen. When an application is 
started, you cannot see the menu commands at the top of the screen like 
a standard Windows application. To display the menu, you have to tap 
the Menu Launcher.
Online Help
Throughout the menus, there is online help that explains what is 
displayed on the screen. Help screens offer some guidance when the 
screen is not familiar. Tap the “Help” button to display any helpful hints 
about the specific screen being displayed.
Next/Previous  Arrows Tap the Up or Down arrows to display the previous 
or next page. There may be left or right arrows. 
They perform the same way. Tap the left for 
previous and right for next page.
Command  Bar The command bar displays a list of shortcuts that 
can be used by activating the Command Bar.
Element Description 
						

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Finding Records
You can use the Find tool to perform a text search of your records. When 
the Find icon   is tapped, a pop-up screen is displayed that allows you 
to enter the text you want to find. The following applications are 
searched:

Messages

Voice Memo

Addresses

Datebook

Expense Items

Mail Messages

Memos

To  D o  I t e m s
Sorting Records
You can sort records in several different ways. Sorting is available in 
applications that display lists.

Address Book

To  D o  L i s t

Memo Pad

Expense
Sorting preferences can usually be changed using the menu launcher in 
each application.
Private Records
Records can be made private to avoid others from viewing them if your 
phone is lost or stolen. Private records remain visible until you select the 
hide option in the Security application. When this setting is turned ON, 
all records marked private are either not visible or masked unless a 
password is entered.
Marking a Record Private
1.
In the application, do one of the following:

Create a new record and tap Details.

Select an existing record, tap Edit and then tap Details. 
						

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2.Tap the Private check box.
3.Tap OK.
Hiding Private Records
Once the record is marked as private, you can hide the record so that it is 
not visible in the list. The record is replaced with a gray box designating 
that a record exists, but is hidden. There are three different ways records 
are used, they are:

Shown - These records are always displayed.

Hidden - Records marked private are hidden and require a password 
to view. They are not displayed in the address book.

Masked - Records marked private are masked and require a 
password to view. They are displayed in the address book as 
shaded entries.
For more information on how to hide records, see Current Privacy on 
page 49.
Attaching Notes
You can attach notes to records in most applications. A note can be 
several characters.
Attaching a Note
1.
Display the entry to which you want to attach a note.
Note: In the address book, tap Edit.
2.Tap Details.
3.Tap Note.
4.Enter the desired text in the space provided.
5.Tap Done.
Reviewing a Note
1.
To review a note, tap the note icon.
Deleting a Note
1.
Tap the note icon.
2.Tap Delete. 
						

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3.Tap Ye s to confirm the deletion of the note.
Choosing Fonts
You can change the font style in most applications. You can also choose 
a different font style for each application. There are three different font 
choices:

Small Font

Medium Font

Large Font
Changing the Font Style
1.
Open the application.
2.Do one of the following depending on the application:

Tap the Menu Launcher icon.  . Select Options and tap Font.

Tap the inverted tab at the top of the screen and select Options. 
Tap 
Font.

In the text Graffiti area, drag a diagonal line from the lower left to 
the upper right to display the command bar. In the text area, write 
an “F”.
3.Tap the desired font style.
4.Tap OK.
Getting Application Information
You can get information on any application by displaying the About box. 
The about box displays the name and version number of the application.
To Display the About Box
1.
Tap the Menu Launcher icon.
2.Select the Options menu and tap About Application.
Note: The text that displays for the application is different depending on the software manufacturer. 
						

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Beaming Information
Your phone is equipped with an IR (Infrared) port that is used to send 
and receive information by beaming from one IR device to another. The 
IR port is located at the top of the phone.
To beam informaton to another IR device:
1.Tap   to open the application launcher.
2.Launch the desired application which contains the information 
being transferred.
Note: You can beam several items of information including Applications, 
Address Book entries, Datebook entries, Messages, Memo Pad entries, 
Expense entries, and ToDo entries. 
3.Highlight or select the entry and tap  .
4.Tap Record and select Beam.
Note: Depending on the application, you might have to select Beam 
Category or Beam Address. Select the beaming process that corresponds 
to the information being transferred.
5.Line up the two devices so that the IR ports are facing each other 
about 6-10 inches apart. Make sure there are no obstacles blocking 
the IR windows.
6.When finished, a message is displayed on screen. 
						

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Section 2F
Managing Call History
In This Section

Message Types

New Message Alerts

Message Options
he Call History helps you manage your time more effectively. It keeps 
track of incoming calls, calls made from your PCS Phone and missed 
calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of 
your Call History.
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Viewing History 
You’ll find your Call History invaluable. It is a list of the last 20 phone 
numbers or Internal Phone Book entries for calls you placed, accepted or 
missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is 
continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the 
list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and Internal 
Phone Book entry name (if the phone number is in your Internal Phone 
Book). Duplicate calls (same number and type of call) may only appear 
once on the list.
To view a Call History entry:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.The Calls menu is displayed automatically. Tap one of the following 
call logs:

All

Outgoing

Incoming

Missed
Making a Call From Call History
To place a call from Call History:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Tap Calls and select one of the following call logs:

All 

Outgoing

Incoming

Missed
3.
Select the desired entry from the list and press  .
Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as 
No ID or Restricted. See Note on the next page for the correct 
designations.