SCH-i730 Series

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Windows Mobile 5.0 Software Upgrade

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SCH-i730 specifications

The Samsung SCH-i730, a notable device in the history of mobile technology, emerged as an appealing blend of a smartphone and a pocket PC, captivating users in the mid-2000s. Launched in 2006, this device showcased Samsung's commitment to innovation, packed with features that aimed to enhance user experience during its time.

One of the most prominent characteristics of the SCH-i730 is its design. With a sleek and compact form factor, it was equipped with a 4-inch VGA touchscreen that provided clear and vibrant visuals. This touchscreen was a significant advancement, offering improved navigation and interaction compared to the traditional button-based phones of the era. The device also featured a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, enabling users to type messages and emails quickly and efficiently, thereby appealing to professionals and multitaskers.

In terms of performance, the SCH-i730 was powered by Windows Mobile 5.0, an operating system that catered to mobile professionals with features like Office Mobile, which came pre-installed. This allowed users to view and edit important documents on the go. The device boasted an Intel PXA272 processor running at 624 MHz, ensuring smooth operation and responsiveness during multitasking.

Connectivity was another strong suit of the SCH-i730. The device supported both CDMA and GSM networks, giving users the flexibility to choose their preferred service. Additionally, it included Wi-Fi support, enabling users to access high-speed internet at home or at hotspots. Bluetooth functionality further enhanced its capabilities, allowing for data transfer and connections with various peripherals.

The battery life of the SCH-i730 was commendable for its time, providing up to 4 hours of talk time and up to 200 hours on standby. This ensured that users could rely on the device throughout their busy days without the constant worry of recharging.

Camera-wise, the SCH-i730 featured a 1.3-megapixel rear camera, which, while not groundbreaking by today's standards, allowed users to capture moments and share them digitally.

Overall, the Samsung SCH-i730 illustrated a significant step forward in mobile technology, combining functionality, style, and connectivity. Its blend of features appealed to tech enthusiasts and professionals alike, making it a memorable device in the transition to modern smartphones.

Contents

SCH-i730 Series Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc Intellectual Property Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Page Table of Contents Contacts Changing Your SettingsMessaging Personal Digital Assistant Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Services Network ServicesAccessories and Games Health and Safety Information Index Warranty Information Topics Covered Getting Started Set up Voicemail Setting Up Your VoicemailActivating Your Phone Check Voicemail Then tap Follow the prompts to setup your voicemailTap the alert icon at the top of the screen Tap Buttons Understanding Key Mapping ChangeSelect the key you would like to change Function you want to assign and tap Press OK Understanding Your Phone Key Features of the SCH-i730 Features of Your Phone Key Functions Front View of Your Phone Section Section Closed View of Your Phone Launcher Key Displays the Launcher menu when selected Email Key Launches Outlook Email featureAntenna Your phone’s built-in antenna Powering On Command KeysNavigation Access Your Pocket PC’s Keypad Back Key Send KeyNavigation/Action Key Voice Memo Key Tap Settings Volume Up/Down KeysLocking Your Pocket PC Lock At the Password screen, tap the Hint tab Password HintTap to save your settings and exit Unlock IconDefinition Display Icons Indicates your Pocket PC is in Speakerphone mode Install the Battery Battery Charge the Battery Remove the Battery Battery Capacity Checking Battery ChargeTap the System tab at the bottom of the screen Tap Power Call Functions Place a Call Using the Keypad Place a Call Using Soft KeysMaking a Call Tap . The number is dialed One-handed Dialing Answering a Call Display Your Phone Number Using the SpeakerphoneCall History Method Filtering Call History Tap Phone from the drop down menu From the phone screen, tap Tap Menu and select Call Timers Place a Call Using Call HistoryCall History Options Press Deleting Call History Entries Create a Contact Using Call HistoryFrom the phone screen, tap Tap Yes to confirm the deletion, then tap to exit What is Roaming Send Message using Call HistoryRoaming Tap Tap On or Off Roaming Options Side of your phone VoiceSignal Dialing a Name Call a Name or NumberVoice Dialing Tips Say Call Phone prompts, Say the name or number Phone dials the number Digit Dialing Adapting Digits Tap Settings Tap Digit Dialing Tap Adapt DigitsTips for Adapting Digit Dial Adapt Digit Dial to Your Voice Tap Settings Tap Digit Dialing Reset Digit Dial AdaptationTap OK Looking up Contacts Tap Reset Digits Opening Applications Menu Navigation Menu Types Navigating Your PDA Start Menu LauncherOpening Launcher Tap Programs Launcher Groups Tap Configuration Launcher ConfigurationTap the MITs title bar. a drop down menu displays Adding and Deleting Launcher Groups Adding and Deleting Functions in a Group Tap Configuration Change the name of your selection, if desired, and tap Moving Functions Between Groups Task Manager Entering Text Built-in Qwerty Keypad Selecting Text Input ModeTap the Personal tab Tap the Input icon Keyboard Block Recognizer Letter Recognizer Quick Settings TabTranscriber Inking Tab Word CompletionAdvanced Tab Tap the Personal tab, and then tap the Input icon Text Entering OptionsTap the Word Completion tab Tap to save and exit Text Entering Options Section Contacts Understanding Your Contacts Find a Contact Add a New ContactPress the right soft key Contacts Delete a Contact Edit a ContactMake a Call from Contacts Contact and press Beam Contacts via IR without Confirmation Beam a Contact via IRTo exit Adding a Note Adding Notes to Contacts Deleting a Note Speed Dial ContactsTap Phone, and then press the right soft key Menu Navigation key to highlight New and press Section Messaging Text Messages Types of MessagesCreate and Send a Text Message Tap Start, then tap Messaging My Text Messages Using My Text MessagesRequest message delivery notification and tap Tap Send to send the message Spell Check a Message Message Menu Check Names Text Message FoldersEdit My Text Messages Open a text message Tap Menu and select My Text Tap Start, and then select Messaging Access Text Message Folders Mail using Outlook About E-mail SetupOutlook Message Folders Access Outlook Message Folders Mail using an ISPMessaging Accounts Setup an ISPTap Domain and enter the domain name for your account Tap Finish Text Messages Select the SMS account for sending messages Switching an Account Changing Your Settings Buttons Settings I730 Settings Following functions can be assigned to the buttons above Button Assignments PDA/Phone Ringer Volume Sound Settings Tap the icon again to exit WOW XT Audio Processing Tap the System tab Tap WOW XT Settings Tap CarKit Volume CarKit Volume Tap the Personal tab Sounds and NotificationsTap Sounds & Notifications Event Notifications Tap Sounds & Notifications Tap the Notifications tab Tap StartSelect the event from the drop down menu Tap either Play sound or Vibrate Turn Phone Volume Off Password SettingTap Settings, then tap the Personal tab Tap Phone Tap the Lock icon Phone Settings Phone Ringer Options Phone TabChanging the Voicemail Dialup Number Sounds Tone Length Tap Settings, then tap the Personal tab Tap the Phone icon Voicemail SettingsOption Tab Select the options you want to enable, and then tap to exit Service TabAlert Tab Security Tab SMS Tab Tap Settings, then tap the Personal tab Section Personal Digital Assistant Picsel Browser Your Personal Digital AssistantLaunching the Picsel Browser Carousel 101 Navigating Picsel Browser Reflow Layout Views102 History View Folder ViewBookmark View 103 Preferences Microsoft Pocket ApplicationsMSN Messenger 104 Tap MSN Messenger Login to MSN Messenger105 Add a Buddy to Your Contact List Tap when finishedTap Next Start a Chat Session View Chat Members Invite Others to ChatTap to return to the chat screen End a Chat Session Block a Contact You are returned to the buddy screenUnblock a Contact Tap Options, then select the Privacy tab Launch Internet Explorer Pocket Internet ExplorerTap Internet Explorer Save Favorites Tap Favorites Word MobileInternet Pass Through 110 Create a New Document When finished, tap to save and exitTap Word Mobile Word Mobile Options Tap Menu and select Options Access Word Mobile optionsDelete a Document Beam a Document via IR Excel Mobile Tap when you are finishedCreate a New Workbook Tap Excel Mobile Tap Delete Dormant ModeBeam a Workbook via IR 114 Launch Media Player Windows Media PlayerLoad Media Player files Tap Windows Media from the drop down list Tap Programs Tap Windows Media Media Player ControlsTap Menu, then tap Library Tap My Playlists Application Management Install New ApplicationsPlaylist 117 Delete an Application MemoryMemory Card Tap Memory 119 120 121 Personal Organizer Today Screen Date and Time Settings122 Wi-Fi Status Wireless ManagerBluetooth Status Owner Information Message/Task Status CalendarSchedule an Appointment 124 Schedule a Timed Appointment Select Yes or No in the All Day settingTap New Appointment Enter the Location if necessary Tap the Occurs box to select the frequency Change the Calendar viewTap to save the new appointment 126 Tap Week view to select from a 5-day, 6-day, or 7-day week Calendar Options127 Tasks List Tap to save your settings and return to the calendarCreate a new Task 128 Task Options Mark a Task complete129 Task Entry Bar Access Task OptionsEdit a Task Activate the Entry Bar Add a Note to a Task Beam a Task via IRDelete a Task 131 Record a Quick Note Record a NoteTap Programs, then tap Notes Tap New 132 Write a Note Record Yourself During a CallMake a call to the desired person 133 Schedule an Alarm AlarmDelete a Note Tap Programs, then tap Notes Tap Menu and select Options Tap when finished, and then tap again to save and exit Using the CalculatorCalculator ActiveSync Connect the Cradle System Requirements136 137 Setup a Partnership 138 ActiveSync via IR 139 Network Services Three-way Calling Call Forwarding140 Caller ID Call WaitingAnswering a waiting call User, tap and then dial the phone number 142 143 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Services Bluetooth Service Profiles About Bluetooth Wireless Technology144 On/Off Mode Bluetooth ModesTurning Bluetooth On/Off Tap Bluetooth Making your i730 Discoverable Discoverable Mode146 Creating Bluetooth Bonds Bluetooth BondsTap Bluetooth, and then select the Devices tab 147 148 Accept a Bond Rename a Bond Bluetooth Hands-free DeviceTap 149 Using Bluetooth Hands-free Device Bluetooth Obex FTP150 Using Bluetooth Obex FTP Client Bluetooth Obex FTP Server SettingExchanging Files via Obex FTP Server Select Programs Setting Bluetooth Virtual Serial Port Bluetooth Virtual Serial PortTap Yes to search for Obex FTP servers 152 Connecting a Virtual Serial Port Device ActiveSync via Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyPC Configuration 153 PDA Configuration About Wi-Fi154 Automatically Connecting to a Network Enabling Wi-FiTap Settings, then tap the Connections tab Wi-Fi Enabled Tap to return to the Connections screen Changing Connection Information Manually Entering Network Settings156 157 158 159 Accessories and Games Remote Control AccessoriesLaunch RC Program 160 Add a Device Tap Programs Tap Remote ControlAdd by Brand Select a device from the brands listed Tap Done to exit Delete a Device Reset All DevicesTap Options, then select Add device Tap Manually 163 Programming Manually Added Devices 164 Adding Buttons Deleting Keys Ringtone ManagerMoving Keys 165 166 Launching Ringtone Manager Previewing Ringtones Setting Your Phone’s Ringtone167 168 Creating Ringtone Categories Renaming or Deleting a Category Moving Ringtones Between Categories169 Accepting Incoming Beams BeamSending a Beam Tap the Connections tab Tap the Beam icon Transfer data to the SD Card from your Computer SD I/O Expansion SlotDouble-click on the My Pocket PC folder 171 Use the SD Card GamesRemove the SD Card 172 Solitaire Bubble BreakerTap Games, then select Bubble Breaker Tap Games, then select Solitaire 174 175 Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Health and Safety InformationSAR Certification Information 176 177 178 What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?179 180 181 What are the results of the research done already? 182 183 184 What about children using wireless phones? 185 186 187 188 Road Safety 189 190 Operating Environment Pacemakers Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesHearing Aids Persons with pacemakers Other Medical Devices Potentially Explosive EnvironmentsVehicles Posted Facilities Emergency Calls If the phone is not on, switch it onPress the Send key 193 FCC Notice and Cautions Restricting Childrens access to your PhoneFCC Notice 194 195 Other Important Safety Information Understanding the Power Save Feature Getting the Most Out of Your Signal ReceptionProduct Performance 196 Maintaining Your Phones Peak Performance Understanding How Your Phone Operates197 Battery Precautions Battery Standby and Talk Time198 199 Care and Maintenance 200 201 Warranty Information What is Covered and For How Long? Samsung Standard Limited Warranty202 203 204 205 206 207 208 Intellectual Property Statement 209 Samsung Telecommunications America STA, L.P 210 Bluetooth Back key BatteryBluetooth and Wi-Fi Calendar Dormant mode Entering Text Excel Mobile Health and Safety InformationExpansion Folders Outlook Mes- sage Remote Control Ringtone Manager Roaming Network ServicesSettings Personal Digital Assitant Personal Organizer Voice signal menu Voicemail Voice signalVolume Settings Warranty Information Word Mobile

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SCH-i730 Series

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SCH-i730 specifications