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  • Page 1 Service Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone ® PM-A840 by Samsung www.sprintpcs.com © 2005 Sprint. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, the diamond logo design, and all other Sprint marks referenced herein are trademarks of Sprint. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 YG05.03_LMa840_072105_F4...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint ......i Introduction ......ii Section 1: Getting Started .
  • Page 4 Saving a Phone Number ......38 Finding a Phone Number ......39 Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses .
  • Page 5 TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service ....69 Update Phone SW ....... . 71 Phone Setup Options .
  • Page 6 2E. Navigating Through Menus ....93 Menu Navigation ....... . . 94 Menu Structure .
  • Page 7 Event Alert Menu ......133 Viewing Events ....... . 134 Going to Today’s Calendar Menu .
  • Page 8 Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password ..167 Camera Mode Options ......168 Selecting Camera Settings .
  • Page 9 Composing SMS Text Messages ....198 Accessing SMS Text Messages ....199 Using Preset (Canned) Messages .
  • Page 10 Exploring the Web ......228 Using the Browser Menu ......228 Sprint PCS Vision FAQs .

  • Page 11: Welcome To Sprint

    Welcome to Sprint Sprint has the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation. Depend on it. Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. We built our complete, nationwide network from the ground up, so all your services – whether it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS Picture Mail –...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.

  • Page 13: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 15: Setting Up Service

    Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Setting Up Your Voicemail Sprint PCS Account Passwords Getting Help Setting up service on your new Sprint PCS Phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.

  • Page 16: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Service

    Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail, it probably has been activated;...

  • Page 17: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are automatically transferred to your 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 Sprint PCS Phone is activated.

  • Page 18: Sprint Pcs Account Passwords

    Sprint PCS Vision Password With your Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone PM-A840 by Samsung, you may elect to set up a Sprint PCS Vision Password. This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of Premium Services content and to protect personal information on multi-phone accounts.

  • Page 19: Getting Help

    Getting Help Visit www.sprintpcs.com You can go online to: Access your account information Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint PCS Service Plan) View and pay your bill Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS Online Billing and Automatic Payment Purchase accessories Shop for the latest Sprint PCS Phones View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options...
  • Page 20 Receiving Automated Invoicing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing information on your Sprint PCS Account. This information includes balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. (Normal airtime usage will apply.) To access automated invoicing information: Press...
  • Page 21 Sprint PCS Operator Services Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. To access Sprint PCS Operator Services: Press For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at Note: Sprint PCS Operator Services may not be available in all...
  • Page 22 Section 1A: Setting Up Service...

  • Page 23: Section 2: Your Sprint Pcs Phone

    Section 2 Your Sprint PCS Phone...

  • Page 25: Your Sprint Pcs Phone: The Basics

    Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your...

  • Page 26: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone 1. Speaker 2. Display Screen 3. Headset Jack 4. OK Key 5. Left Softkey 6. Volume Key 7. TALK Key 8. Voicemail Key 9. Numeric Keypad 10. Shift/Asterisk Key Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 11.

  • Page 27: Key Functions

    Key Functions Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone. Display Screen: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
  • Page 28 Numeric Keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and characters. Shift/Asterisk Key: Enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the capitalization mode. Power Interface Connector: This connector is used to plug in the charging accessories. Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used connect any available accessory cables to your phone.
  • Page 29 BACK Key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode. When in a menu, press to return to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session.

  • Page 30: Viewing The Display Screen

    Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings >...
  • Page 31 indicates that the message was sent. indicates that the message failed to send. indicates that you have a pending message. indicates that the message is a draft. indicates that there is URL text contained in the text message. indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active.
  • Page 32 indicates that the TTY option is on. indicates that your phone is roaming. indicates that your message is locked. indicates that your phone is in Web security mode. indicates that an alarm is set on your phone. indicates that a file (ringer, game, screen saver, java app, etc.) has been downloaded to your phone.
  • Page 33 indicates that a picture has been assigned a function. An example may be Picture ID, Screen Saver, or Incoming Call. indicates that a picture has been uploaded to an online album or folder. indicates that a picture has been downloaded to or from an online album or folder.

  • Page 34: Features Of Your Sprint Pcs Phone

    Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Phone. The Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone PM-A840 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The...
  • Page 35 The built-in Scheduler offers several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 131). Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 64). Features a large color screen.

  • Page 36: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Flip the phone open, then press and release Once your phone is on, it may display “Looking for Service,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal.

  • Page 37: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger

    Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. The standard battery provides up to 3.8 hours of continuous digital talk time and the extended battery provides up to 5.0 hours of continuous digital talk time.
  • Page 38 Installing the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery: To install, insert the battery into the bottom of the phone at a 45-degree angle, making sure to line up the tabs. Gently press down the top of the battery until it snaps into place.
  • Page 39 Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. Push the release button up located at the top of the battery. Pull the battery away and remove from the phone at a 45-degree angle.
  • Page 40 Charging the Battery Your Sprint PCS Phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be charged 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 will lose all the information you were just working on.

  • Page 41: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Using the Charger To use the travel charger provided with your phone: Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s power interface connector and the other end into an electrical outlet. A red indicator light on the phone lets you know the battery is charging.

  • Page 42: Making And Answering Calls

    Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Placing a call from your Sprint PCS Phone is as easy as making a call from any land line phone. Just enter the number and press calls. To make a call using your keypad: Make sure your phone is on.

  • Page 43: Dialing Options

    Dialing Options When you enter numbers in standby mode, a number of options are available to you. Press Options ( the following actions: Dial: dials the number or digits displayed. Send Msg: allows you to send a picture, text, handwritten, or voice SMS message with attachments to the number being dialed.

  • Page 44: Answering Calls

    Answering Calls To answer an incoming call with the flip open: Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Press Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the flip or by pressing any number key.
  • Page 45 Your Sprint PCS Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: The phone rings and vibrates. The phone just vibrates. The indicator light flashes. The backlight illuminates. The screen displays an incoming call message. If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name and number are displayed on both the inside and outside LCD screens.

  • Page 46: Using The Speakerphone

    Note: When your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to voicemail. Ending a Call To disconnect a call when you are finished: With the flip open: Close the flip or press With the flip closed: Press and hold Using the Speakerphone The speakerphone allows you to hear audio through the speaker and talk without holding your phone.

  • Page 47: Missed Call Notification

    Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is displayed on your screen. To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen: Highlight the entry and press number, press To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode: for Menu.

  • Page 48: In-Call Options

    In-Call Options Pressing Options ( you may use during the course of a call. To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and press are available through the Options menu: (1) Call History checks your call log for Outgoing, Incoming, and Missed calls.

  • Page 49: End-Of-Call Options

    End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. The left softkey displays the Save option. Select this option if you wish to add the new number to your Contacts.

  • Page 50: Saving A Phone Number

    Saving a Phone Number Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 300 Contact entries. Each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see “Using Contacts” on page 119.) To save a number from standby mode: Enter a phone number and press Select Add New Entry or highlight an existing entry from the Find screen and press...

  • Page 51: Finding A Phone Number

    Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that end in a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: While in standby mode, enter one or more of the last digits of the phone number. (The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes.) for Options and select Find.

  • Page 52: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers

    Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press 2sec Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds.

  • Page 53: Abbreviated Dialing

    Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five or six- digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that matches the five or six digit prefix, and the number is dialed.

  • Page 54: Dialing From Contacts

    Making an Abbreviated Dial Call To make a call: Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone number. Abbrev. Dial is displayed in the lower left corner with the prefix digits displayed. Note If there is more than one Contact entry that matches the last four or five digits, a list is displayed which allows you to select the desired number to call.

  • Page 55: Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing

    Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing You can store up to ninety-nine numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 2-9 or two key presses for locations 10-99.

  • Page 56: Using Plus (+) Code Dialing

    Using Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing calls from the United States to other countries, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code (011). To make a call using Plus Code Dialing: Press and hold phone.

  • Page 57: Entering Text

    Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your Sprint PCS Phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contact entry or when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging).

  • Page 58: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

    Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your Sprint PCS Vision Phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 [English] mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 45.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word.

  • Page 59: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad

    Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: Select the Alpha mode (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 45.) Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears (for example, to enter the word “Bill,”...

  • Page 60: Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, Preset Messages And Recent Messages

    Characters scroll in the following order: . ,@ 1 ?! * # / A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 Space Shift...
  • Page 61 To enter emoticons: Select the Emoticons mode and press the appropriate key. You may scroll through more options by pressing the navigation key left or right. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 45.) To enter preset messages: Select the Preset Msg mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”...
  • Page 62 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics...

  • Page 63: Controlling Your Phone's Settings

    Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings Display Settings Location Settings Messaging Settings Airplane Mode TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service Phone Setup Options Using the menu options available on your Sprint PCS Phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.

  • Page 64: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual contact entries, types of calls, Scheduler entries, and types of messages. Single Tones are non-polyphonic traditional style ring tones. Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types. Melodies include a variety of standard musical melodies.
  • Page 65 Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your Sprint PCS Phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings. These options allow you to identify incoming calls by the ring. To select a ringer type for voice calls: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Sounds (...
  • Page 66 Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select Ringer Type ( Select Messages ( Select Voicemail ( Picture Mail ( Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired ringer category.
  • Page 67 Selecting Ringer Types for Schedule To select a ringer type for schedule reminders: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select Ringer Type ( Select Schedule ( Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired ringer category. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer field.

  • Page 68: Selecting A Key Tone

    Selecting a Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the type and length of audible tones accompanying a key press. (Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems.) To select a tone type: Press Menu ( Select Settings (...

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Phone's Volume Settings

    To select a key tone length: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select Tone Length ( Select Short or Long and press Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment.

  • Page 70: Alert Notification

    Alert Notification Your Sprint PCS Phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, or when a call has been connected. To enable or disable alert sounds: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select Alerts (...

  • Page 71: Display Settings

    Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to fourteen characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting (“Sprint PCS”), or you may enter your own custom greeting.

  • Page 72: Changing The Backlight Time Length

    Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are lit after any key press is made. To change the backlight setting: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Display ( Select Backlight ( Select Main Display ( Pwr Save Mode (...

  • Page 73: Changing The Screen Saver

    Changing the Screen Saver Your new Sprint PCS Phone offers options for what you see on the display screen while in standby mode. To change the display images: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Display ( Select Screen Saver ( Select Preset Image ( My Pictures ( Use the navigation key to view the available screen...

  • Page 74: Dialing Font

    Dialing Font Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to choose the color and size of the text displayed when dialing. Color The available color options are: Basic: displays black numbers on-screen when dialing. Rainbow: displays multi-colored numbers on-screen when dialing. Monochrome: allows you to choose between several different monochromatic color options.
  • Page 75 If you selected Monochrome, use your navigation key to select a color. If you selected Hyphenate, use your navigation key to select a color for the first group of numbers, then press Next ( the next two sets of numbers. Select Done ( Font Size The available size options are:...

  • Page 76: Location Settings

    Location Settings Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.

  • Page 77: Messaging Settings

    Messaging Settings Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. (For more information, see “Accessing Messaging” on page 218.) Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a...
  • Page 78 Deleting Old Messages You can have old messages deleted automatically when your inbox becomes full. Press Menu ( Select Messaging ( Select Settings ( Select Auto Erase ( Select Yes or No and press Adding a Customized Signature Each message you send can have a customized signature to reflect your personality.
  • Page 79 Managing Preset Messages Your phone is preset with ten messages and ten empty spaces for custom messages to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as “Where are you?, ” “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at,” can be customized or deleted to suit your needs.

  • Page 80: Airplane Mode

    Enter your preset message (see “Entering Text” on page 45), and press Done ( will be added to the beginning of the list.) Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Memo Pad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.

  • Page 81: Tty Use With Sprint Pcs Service

    TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices.
  • Page 82 Press Press the navigation key up or down to select TTY Disable, TTY Full, TTY+Hearing, or TTY+Voice and press Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon. If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired.

  • Page 83: Update Phone Sw

    Update Phone SW The Update Phone Software feature allows you to automatically receive available software updates via the Sprint PCS Vision network when they become available. To download available updates: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Others ( Select Update Phone SW ( Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings ) to access the main menu.

  • Page 84: Phone Setup Options

    Phone Setup Options Launch Pad Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key to a favorite or often-used function. Pressing one of the navigation keys in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcut. To assign your shortcut key: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Launch Pad (...

  • Page 85: Call Answer Mode

    Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether you want to be required to press press any number key, or simply open the flip. To set call answer mode: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Others ( Select Call Answer ( To select an option, highlight it and press...

  • Page 86: Display Language

    Select Others ( Select Auto Answer ( To select an option, highlight it and press No to disable Auto Answer. Yes to answer calls automatically when the phone is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately). Remember, your phone will answer calls in Auto Answer mode even if you are not present.

  • Page 87: Setting Your Phone's Security

    Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Using Special Numbers Erasing Contacts Erasing Downloads Erasing Pictures Resetting Your Phone Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision By using the security settings on your Sprint PCS Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility.

  • Page 88: Accessing The Security Menu

    Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Security ( Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.

  • Page 89: Unlocking Your Phone

    Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: From standby mode, press Enter your lock code. Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Security ( Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Change Lock ( Enter your new lock code and press Next (...

  • Page 90: Locking The Camera

    Locking the Camera When your pictures are locked you are unable to access the camera to take pictures without first entering a password. You are required to enter a password prior to accessing the Pictures menu. Locking the Pictures Menu To lock your pictures menu: Press Menu ( Select Settings (...

  • Page 91: Locking Services

    Locking Services This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and Sprint PCS Vision services. When you enable Lock Services, you are unable to make new calls (excluding emergency numbers) or access the Sprint PCS Vision services until the lock has been disabled in the Security menu.

  • Page 92: Using Special Numbers

    Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your contact entries (the same number may be in both directories).

  • Page 93: Erasing Contacts

    Erasing Contacts You can quickly and easily erase all of your Contacts. To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Security ( Select Erase ( Select Erase Contacts ( If you are certain you would like to erase all of your internal Contacts entries, select Yes and press Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security ) to access the main menu.

  • Page 94: Erasing Downloads

    Erasing Downloads You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all items you have downloaded to your phone. To erase all downloads: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Security ( Select Erase ( Select Erase Downloads ( If you are certain that you would like to erase all items downloaded to your phone, select Yes and press Note:...

  • Page 95: Erasing Pictures

    Erasing Pictures You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all pictures saved to your phone. To erase all pictures: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Security ( Select Erase ( Select Erase Pictures ( If you are certain that you would like to erase all pictures saved in your phone, select Yes and press Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security...

  • Page 96: Resetting Your Phone

    Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. (Contacts are not erased.) To reset your phone: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Security ( Select Reset Phone ( If you are certain that you would like to restore all of the factory settings, select Yes and press Reset Picture Account It is sometimes necessary to clear the token associated...

  • Page 97: Security Features For Sprint Pcs Vision

    Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to any Sprint PCS Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Sprint PCS Vision services.
  • Page 98 To enable Sprint PCS Vision services: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select PCS Vision ( Select Enable PCS Vision ( appear.) Select Connect and press Select Yes to enable Vision service and press ) to access the main menu. Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security ).

  • Page 99: Controlling Your Roaming Experience

    Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Your new Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone PM-A840 by Samsung works anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and allows you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we've implemented roaming agreements with other carriers.

  • Page 100: Understanding Roaming

    Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
  • Page 101 Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you may not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended period of time.

  • Page 102: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode

    Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your dual-band phone to control your roaming experience.

  • Page 103: Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard

    Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network: the on- screen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call.
  • Page 104 To place roaming calls with Call Guard on: From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven- digit number and press Press To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: Press Press Reminder: Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience to confirm Roaming Rate.

  • Page 105: Navigating Through Menus

    This section is a road map to using your Sprint PCS Vision PM-A840 by Samsung. Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use. Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...

  • Page 106: Menu Navigation

    Menu Navigation The navigation key on your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down.

  • Page 107: Viewing The Menus

    Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press To return to standby mode: Press Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram Voice Memo 1: Record 2: Review 3: Erase All (Yes/No) Messaging 1: Send Message 1: Text Message 2: Picture Mail 1: In Camera 2: New Picture...
  • Page 108 7: Voicemail 1: Call Voicemail 2: Details 3: Clear Envelope 8: Settings 1: Notification 1: Message and Icon 2: Icon only 2: Sending Options 1: Priority 1: Normal 2: Urgent 2: Call Back # 1: None 2: Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx) 3: Other 3: Preset Messages 1: Can’t talk right now.
  • Page 109 19: [Empty] 20: [Empty] 4: Edit Signature (On/Off) 5: Message Alerts 1: Ringer Volume 1: Text Message 2: Picture Mail 3: Voice Mail 2: Ringer Type 1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Picture Mail 3: Reminder 1: Off 2: Once 3: Every 2 min 6: Save in Outbox (Yes/No) 7: Auto Erase (Yes/No)
  • Page 110 Pictures 1: Camera Press to view the following options: 1: Self Timer 1: Off 2: 5 Sec 3: 10 Sec 2: Fun Tools 1: Fun Frames 1: Off 2: Love Letter 3: Merry christmas 4: Movie star 5: Top secret 6: Dollar 7: Memories 8: Robinhood...
  • Page 111 6: Manual 4: Settings 1: Resolution 1: High: 640x480 2: Med: 320x240 3: Low: 160x120 2: Quality 1: Fine 2: Normal 3: Economy 3: Shutter Sound 1: Shutter 1-6 2: Say Cheese 3: Off 4: Auto Erase (On/Off) 5: Review Pictures 2: My Pictures 1: In Camera 2: Saved to Phone...
  • Page 112 Call History 1: Missed Calls 2: Outgoing Calls 3: Incoming Calls 4: Erase History 1: Missed Calls 2: Outgoing Calls 3: Incoming Calls 4: All Calls Settings 1: Display 1: Screen Saver 1: Preset Image 1: Train 2: Balloon 3: Candy 4: Beach 5: Dog 6: Calendar...
  • Page 113 2: List Style 4: Incoming Call 1: With Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: Downloads 3: My Pictures 2: No Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: Downloads 3: My Pictures 5: Dialing Font 1: Color 1: Basic 2: Rainbow 3: Monochrome 4: Hyphenate 2: Size 1: Large...
  • Page 114 8: LCD Contrast 1: Main LCD 1: Lowest 2: Low 3: Med 4: High 5: Highest 2: External LCD 1: Lowest 2: Low 3: Med 4: High 5: Highest 9: Service Light (On/Off) 2: Sounds 1: Volume 1: Calls 2: Text Message 3: Picture Mail 4: Voice Mail 5: Alarms...
  • Page 115 1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 2: Service (On/Off) 3: Connect (On/Off) 4: Sig. Fade Tone (On/Off) 5: Power On/Off (On/Off) 4: Key Tone 1: Tone Type 1: Normal 2: Piano 3: Beep 2: Tone Level 1: Off 2: Level 1-8 5: Tone Length 1: Short 2: Long 6: Audio Routing...
  • Page 116 1: Reject More 2: Recommended 3: Reject Less 3: Choice Lists 1: Name Dialing 1: Automatic 2: Always On 3: Always Off 2: Digit Dialing 1: Automatic 2: Always On 3: Always Off 3: Contacts 1: Automatic 2: Always On 3: Always Off 4: Sound 1: Prompts (On/Off)
  • Page 117 1: Unlocked 2: On Power-Up 3: Lock Now 2: Lock Pictures (On/Off) 3: Change Lock 4: Special # 1: Empty 2: Empty 3: Empty 5: Lock Services 1: Voice: Lock/Unlock 2: PCS Vision: Lock/Unlock 6: Erase 1: Erase Contacts (Yes/No) 2: Erase Downloads (Yes/No) 3: Erase Pictures (Yes/No) 7: Reset Phone (Yes/No)
  • Page 118 15: Send VoiceSMS 16: Missed Events 2: Down Key 1: Contacts 2: Voice Memo 3: Scheduler 4: Messaging 5: Voice Service 6: Ringer Type 7: Downloads 8: Display 9: Alarms 10: Calculator 11: Web 12: Inbox 13: VoiceSMS Inbox 14: Send Text 15: Send VoiceSMS 16: Missed Events 3: Left Key...
  • Page 119 16: Missed Events 4: Right Key 1: Contacts 2: Voice Memo 3: Scheduler 4: Messaging 5: Voice Service 6: Ringer Type 7: Downloads 8: Display 9: Alarms 10: Calculator 11: Web 12: Inbox 13: VoiceSMS Inbox 14: Send Text 15: Send VoiceSMS 16: Missed Events 8: Others 1: Abbrev.
  • Page 120 1: Set Mode 1: Automatic 2: Roaming Only 3: Sprint 2: Call Guard (On/Off) 8: Location (On/Off) 9: TTY 1: TTY Disable 2: TTY Full 3: TTY+Hearing 4: TTY+Voice 10: Update Phone SW 9: Phone Info 1: Phone Number 2: Icon Glossary 3: Version 4: Advanced Downloads...
  • Page 121 3: AccuWeather.com Premium Trial 4: SportsTracker Trial 5: MobiTV Trial 6: eBay Free Trial 7: Instant Msg. 5: Call Tones Contacts 1: Find 2: Add New Entry 3: My Phone # 4: Speed Dial #s 5: Group Setting 1: Family 2: Friends 3: Colleague 4: VIPs...
  • Page 122 Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...

  • Page 123: Managing Call History

    Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History Call History Options Making a Call From Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your Sprint PCS Phone, and missed calls.

  • Page 124: Viewing History

    Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or contact 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.

  • Page 125: Call History Options

    Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts).

  • Page 126: Making A Call From Call History

    Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: Press Menu ( Select Call History ( Select Missed Calls ( Incoming Calls ( Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No Caller ID or Restricted.

  • Page 127: Saving A Phone Number From

    Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 300 contact entries. Each entry’s name can contain up to twenty characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press Options ( Select Save ( Select Add New Entry to create a new internal contact...

  • Page 128: Prepending A Phone Number From

    Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. To prepend a phone number from Call History: Select a Call History entry and press Select Options ( Select Prepend (...

  • Page 129: Erasing Call History

    Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, (see “Call History Options” on page 113.) To erase Call History: Press Menu ( Select Call History ( Select Erase History ( Select Missed Calls ( Incoming Calls ( If you are certain you want to erase the call history, select Yes and press Section 2F: Managing Call History ) to access the main menu.
  • Page 130 Section 2F: Managing Call History...

  • Page 131: Using Contacts

    Using Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contact Entry Finding Contact Entries Contact Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Editing a Contact Entry Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Secret Contact Entries Dialing Sprint PCS Services Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch...

  • Page 132: Adding A New Contacts Entry

    Adding a New Contacts Entry Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 300 contact entries. Each entry’s name can contain up to twenty characters. To add a new entry: Press Menu ( Select Contacts ( Select Add New Entry ( Enter a name for the new entry and press Press the navigation key down to highlight the desired label.

  • Page 133: Assigning A Group Entry

    Assigning a Group Entry Once you save a contact entry, you can select between five different group listings for the entry. By assigning a contact to a group, you can also search easily by using just a group search instead. To assign a contact to a group: Select Contacts ( Highlight the desired contact and press...

  • Page 134: Finding Contact Entries

    Finding Contact Entries There are several ways to display your contact entries: by name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find contact entries by name: Press Menu (...
  • Page 135 Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: Press Menu ( Select Contacts ( Select Speed Dial #s ( Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order.

  • Page 136: Contact Entry Options

    Contact Entry Options To edit a Contact entry’s information: Select Contacts ( Highlight the desired contact entry. Select Options ( Select Edit ( [Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, Fax, Others] allows you to add a phone number to the entry label. (See “Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry”...

  • Page 137: Adding A Phone Number To A Contact Entry

    Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry To add a phone number to an entry: Display a contact entry (See “Finding Contact Entries” on page 122). Press Edit ( Press the navigation key down until the desired label is highlighted. Enter the new phone number and press Press Done ( Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number...

  • Page 138: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers

    Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing” on page 43. Speed dial numbers can be assigned to a contact entry once it has been saved.

  • Page 139: Editing A Contact Entry

    Editing a Contact Entry To make changes to an entry: Display an internal contact entry. Press Edit ( Highlight the part of the entry you wish to edit (Name, Group, Ringer, etc.) and press Add and/or edit the desired information and press Press Done ( Section 2G: Using Contacts...

  • Page 140: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry

    Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a contact entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 52.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Display a contact entry.

  • Page 141: Dialing Sprint Pcs Services

    Dialing Sprint PCS Services Your phone is preprogrammed with phone numbers for various Sprint PCS Services. To dial a service from your Contacts: Press Menu ( Select Contacts ( Select Services ( Select Account Info ( Dir Assist ( To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad: Dial the appropriate service number: Customer Service –...
  • Page 142 Section 2G: Using Contacts...

  • Page 143: Using The Phone's Scheduler And Tools

    Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools In This Section Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Using Your Phone’s Tools Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle.

  • Page 144: Using Your Phone's Scheduler

    Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Scheduler ( Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event.

  • Page 145: Event Alerts

    Press the navigation key down to highlight End. Enter the end time and then press the navigation key down and enter the date of your event. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Alert ( ) field. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following alert notifications: No Alarm, On Time, 10min before, 30min before, or 1Hr before...

  • Page 146: Viewing Events

    Viewing Events To view your scheduled events: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Scheduler ( Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which you would like to view events and select View ( selected day, they will be listed in chronological order).

  • Page 147: Erasing A Day's Events

    Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Scheduler ( Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which you would like to erase events and press Tip: In the calendar view, days with events scheduled are outlined.

  • Page 148: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock

    Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Alarm Clock ( Select Alarm #1 ( Alarm #3 ( Press the navigation key left or right to select On. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Time ( keypad.

  • Page 149: Using Your Phone's Memo Pad

    Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a memo: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Memo Pad ( Note: If there are no existing memos already saved, the new memo screen will automatically be displayed.
  • Page 150 To delete saved memos: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Memo Pad ( Highlight a memo and select Options ( Select Erase ( Erase All ( Select Yes to confirm and press Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools ) to access the main menu.

  • Page 151: Using Your Phone's Tools

    Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your Sprint PCS Phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using the Task List Your phone comes with a built-in task list to allow you to keep track of important items. To use the task list: Press Menu ( Select Tools (...

  • Page 152: World Time

    Viewing a Saved Task Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Task List ( Highlight a task and press Deleting a Task Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Task List ( Highlight a task and select Options ( Select Erase ( Erase All ( Select Yes to confirm and press World Time...

  • Page 153: Using The Calculator

    Note: You can turn Daylight Savings Time on or off by pressing the right softkey to select DST Setting. Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Calculator ( Enter the first number using your keypad and perform one of the following functions: Press the navigation key up for Multiplication (x).

  • Page 154: Countdown

    Countdown Countdown allows you to enter a future date and time into the phone and then see the amount of days, hours, and minutes until that time is reached. To set up a new countdown: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Countdown ( Note: If there are no existing countdowns, the New Countdowns...
  • Page 155 To view a countdown: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Countdown ( Highlight the desired countdown and press Note: When viewing an existing countdown, press the navigation key left or right to cycle between countdown entries. Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools ) to access the main menu.
  • Page 156 Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools...

  • Page 157: Using Your Phone's Voice Services

    Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Activating Voice Recognition Using Voice Dial Using Contacts Using Name Lookup Voice Memos Phone Status Information My Phone Number Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, check phone status, and record memos right on your phone.

  • Page 158: Activating Voice Recognition

    Activating Voice Recognition Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the pre-designated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired function.

  • Page 159: Using Voice Dial

    Using Voice Dial Voice Dial allows you to dial any valid 7 or 10 digit North American phone number or contact entry by speaking the number or name naturally, without pausing. Tips for using Voice Dial: Voice Dial works best in quieter environments. When saying a number (Digit Dialing), speak at a normal speed and say each digit clearly.

  • Page 160: Enabling/Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists

    If the phone asks you, “Did You Say,” followed by the correct name or number, say Yes. If the phone asks you, “Did You Say,” followed by an incorrect name or number, say No. (If there are other alternatives, the phone will prompt you with the next one.

  • Page 161: Adapting Digit Dial

    Adapting Digit Dial Digit Dialing is speaker independent, which means that no training or adaptation is required. Some users with heavy accents or unusual voice characteristics may find difficulty in achieving high accuracy with speaker independent Digit Dialing, so the Adapt Digits feature allows users to dramatically improve the digit accuracy through adaptation.
  • Page 162 asks, “Did the recording sound OK?” You will then be prompted to re-record the sequence. To adapt Digit Dial to your voice: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Voice Service ( Select Settings ( Select Digit Dialing ( Select Adapt Digits ( digit sequence.) When you are ready to start recording, press (The phone prompts you to say the first sequence of...
  • Page 163 After confirming that the recording sounds OK, repeat the recording process with the next set of digits. Repeat steps 8-10 for another nine sets of digits. When you are finished with a full session, you will reach a screen that reads, “Adaptation Complete.” Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation To erase any adaptation and reset Digit Dial to its original state:...

  • Page 164: Using Voice Dial

    Using Voice Dial For best results with Voice Dial enter first and last names in your contacts, avoid using abbreviations, and make sure the names are spelled correctly. Voice Dial automatically voice-activates every entry in your contacts without the need to record or “train” names before using them. With Voice Dial you can dial any person in your contacts by saying that person's name.

  • Page 165: Enabling/Disabling Name Dial Choice Lists

    Enabling/Disabling Name Dial Choice Lists You can customize whether the Name Dial feature displays a list of choices for names that sound alike, or brings up information for the first recognized name without displaying a choice list. Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Voice Service ( Select Settings (...

  • Page 166: Using Contacts

    Using Contacts Contacts allows you retrieve contact information for any entry saved in your contact list by saying the full name of the person. To retrieve information using Contacts command: Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding . (The phone will prompt you for a command.) Say Contacts.

  • Page 167: Enabling/Disabling Contact Choice Lists

    Enabling/Disabling Contact Choice Lists You can customize whether the Contacts feature displays a list of choices for names that sound alike, or brings up information for the first recognized name without displaying a choice list. To enable or disable choice lists for the Contacts command: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Voice Service (...

  • Page 168: Voice Memos

    Voice Memos You can use your phone’s voice recognition feature to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: Press and hold phone prompts you to say a voice command.) Wait for the beep and say Voice Memo.

  • Page 169: Managing Voice Memos

    Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: Press Menu ( Select Voice Memo ( Select Record ( recording after the beep.) Wait for the beep and then start speaking.
  • Page 170 To pause the memo, select Pause ( recording, select Resume ( To finish recording, select Finish ( Tip: A total of ten 1 minute memos can be recorded and saved. Reviewing and Erasing Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded: Press Menu ( Select Voice Memo ( Select Review (...
  • Page 171 To erase an individual memo: Press Menu ( Select Voice Memo ( Select Review ( Highlight the desired memo to erase and select Options ( Select Erase ( Select Yes and press To erase all voice memos: Press Menu ( Select Voice Memo ( Select Erase All ( Select Yes and press...

  • Page 172: Phone Status Information

    Phone Status Information The voice recognition Status option gives you an update on your phone's service, signal strength, and battery level. To retrieve your phone's status information: Press and hold phone prompts you to say a voice command.) Wait for the beep and say Status. (The following chart outlines the status responses.) Coverage Signal Strength...

  • Page 173: My Phone Number

    My Phone Number You can use your phone’s Voice Services to hear and display your phone number on-screen. Getting Your Phone Number To access your phone number: Press and hold phone prompts you to say a voice command.) Wait for the beep and say My Phone Number. Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services to activate voice recognition.
  • Page 174 Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services...

  • Page 175: Using The Built-In Camera

    Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail The built-in camera on your PM-A840 by Samsung gives you the ability to take full-color digital pictures, view them using the phone’s display, and instantly share them with your family and friends.

  • Page 176: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. You can activate the phone’s camera mode whether the phone is open or closed. To take a picture with the phone open: Press Menu ( Select Pictures ( Select Camera (...
  • Page 177 be prompted to accept a Sprint PCS Vision connection. Assign to assign the picture as a Picture ID, Screen Saver, or Incoming Call. Erase to delete the picture you just took or all select Erase All to delete all pictures saved in your phone.
  • Page 178 Postcard The postcard option allows you to superimpose a handwritten message over an image that is stored in your phone or when you are taking a new picture. The handwriting is digitized and then displays on top of the image. You can change the ink color, add a shadow, rotate, zoom or move the handwriting until you are satisfied with the image.

  • Page 179: Creating Your Sprint Pcs Picture Mail Password

    Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password The first time you use any of the picture management options involving the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site, you will need to establish a Sprint PCS Picture Mail password through your Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone. This password will also allow you to sign in to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site at and manage your uploaded pictures and albums.

  • Page 180: Camera Mode Options

    Camera Mode Options When the phone is in camera mode, press Options ( display the following: 1. Self Timer to activate the camera’s timer. (See “Setting the Self Timer” on page 169.) 2. Fun Tools to select from the following options: Fun Frames to select your favorite fun picture frame to decorate your picture.
  • Page 181 Setting the Self Timer To activate the Self Timer: From camera mode, press Options ( Select Self Timer ( Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired length of delay (Off, 5 Sec, 10 Sec) and press Select Start ( Get ready for the picture.
  • Page 182 Fun Frames Allows you to choose from several frame overlays for your image. The following frames are available: Off (No frame overlay image) Love Letter Merry christmas Movie star Top secret Dollar Memories Robinhood Roses for Love Love Stars Beans To access fun frames: From camera mode, press Options ( Select Fun Tools (...
  • Page 183 Color Tones Allows you to choose a custom color tone for your images. The available options are: Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture for the best color quality available. Sepia: Adds a sepia tint to the picture. This is the common orange tint that was popular back in early photography.

  • Page 184: Selecting Camera Settings

    Using the Zoom This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a picture. Depending on your resolution settings, you can adjust the zoom up to ten different levels. To use the zoom: From camera mode, press the navigation left or right to adjust the zoom.

  • Page 185: Storing Pictures

    Storing Pictures Your phone’s picture storage area is called My Pictures. There are two types of folders in My Pictures that can be used separately according to your needs: In Camera (see below) Saved to Phone (see page 175) In Camera Folder Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In Camera folder.

  • Page 186: In Camera Folder Options

    In Camera Folder Options When you are viewing the images in the In Camera folder press Options ( Upload to upload pictures from the In Camera folder to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site ( picturemail prompted to accept a Sprint PCS Vision connection. Choose from the following options: Upload to upload the currently highlighted picture or to upload all pictures in the In Camera folder.

  • Page 187: Saved To Phone Folder

    Camera Mode allows you to switch to camera mode to take additional pictures. Thumbnail/Expand to switch the display from expanded view to thumbnail view (up to four pictures per screen). Saved to Phone Folder When you assign or download a picture, it will automatically be saved in the Saved to Phone folder.

  • Page 188: Saved To Phone Folder Options

    To view pictures stored in the Saved to Phone folder: Press Menu ( Select Pictures ( Select My Pictures ( Highlight Saved to Phone and press Use your navigation key to view and scroll through the pictures. Saved to Phone Folder Options When you are viewing the Saved to Phone folder, press Assign ( ) to display the following options:...

  • Page 189: Sending Sprint Pcs Picture Mail

    Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Once you’ve taken a picture, you can use the messaging capabilities of your Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone to instantly share it with family and friends. You can send a picture to up to ten people at a time using their email addresses or their Sprint PCS Phone Numbers.
  • Page 190 If you wish to include a text message, scroll to Message and press Add ( using your keypad (or press Options [ from Preset Msg, Recent Msg, or Emoticons and press If you wish to include audio with the picture, scroll to Audio and press Record ( press Confirm the recipients, message, voice memo, and...

  • Page 191: Sending Pictures From Messaging

    Sending Pictures From Messaging You can also send Sprint PCS Picture Mail from your phone’s Messaging menu. To send pictures from the Messaging menu: Press Menu ( Select Messaging ( Select Send Message ( Select Picture Mail ( Select In Camera and press display up to four thumbnail pictures per screen.) Use the navigation key to display the picture you wish to send and select Next (...

  • Page 192: Managing Sprint Pcs Picture Mail

    Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web Site Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail account at www.sprint.com/picturemail on page 174), you can use your personal computer to manage your pictures.

  • Page 193: Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone

    Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone You can use your phone to manage, edit, or share pictures you have uploaded to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site www.sprint.com/picturemail Options” on page 174 for information about uploading.) To view your online pictures from your phone: Press Menu ( Select Pictures ( Select Online Albums (...

  • Page 194: Uploading Pictures

    Uploading Pictures To upload pictures: Press Menu ( Select Pictures ( Select Online Albums ( Select Upload Picture and press pictures will display.) Select the picture(s) you wish to upload and press Upload ( Highlight Upload Selection or Upload All and press Highlight My Uploads or Other Album and press ) to access the main menu.

  • Page 195: Downloading Your Online Pictures

    Downloading Your Online Pictures From your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail albums display at www.sprint.com/picturemail download to your phone’s Saved to Phone folder. To download pictures from the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site: From the online pictures display, select the picture you wish to download and press Options ( “Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone”...
  • Page 196 Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera...

  • Page 197: Section 3: Sprint Pcs Service Features

    Section 3 Sprint PCS Service Features...

  • Page 199: Sprint Pcs Service Features: The Basics

    Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Missed Events Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your Sprint PCS Service.

  • Page 200: Using Voicemail

    Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your Sprint PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.

  • Page 201: Voicemail Notification

    Voicemail Notification There are several ways your Sprint PCS Phone alerts you of a new message: By displaying By displaying a message on the screen. By sounding the assigned ringer type. By the LED blinking red. New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail.

  • Page 202: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages

    Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your Sprint PCS Phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your Sprint PCS Phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold voicemail box.)
  • Page 203 Tip: When you call into voicemail, you first hear the header information (date, time, and sender information) for the message. To skip directly to the message, press 4 during the header. Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages.

  • Page 204: Voicemail Options

    Voicemail Options Your Sprint PCS Phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Using Expert Mode Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level.
  • Page 205 Press for Administrative Options. Press for Group Distribution Lists. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists. Sprint PCS Callback Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting from voicemail. Press after listening to a message. (Once the call is complete, you’re returned to the voicemail main menu.) Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message...
  • Page 206 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other Sprint PCS Voicemail users. After listening to a message, press Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction and forward the voice message.

  • Page 207: Clearing The Message Icon

    Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting. From the main voicemail menu, press Personal Options. Press for greetings.

  • Page 208: Voicemail Menu Key

    Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure. Listen Envelope Information Reply Advance 8 Seconds Replay Rewind Forward Message Erase Callback Save...
  • Page 209 Skip Pass code Autoplay Message Date & Time On/Off Change Pass code Group Distribution List Return to Personal Options Menu Greetings Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics...

  • Page 210: Using Sms Text Messaging

    Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your Sprint PCS Phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your phone’s screen.

  • Page 211: Accessing Sms Text Messages

    To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message. Use (See “Entering Text” on page 45.) To use a preset message, a recent message, or an emoticon select Options ( ), Recent Msg ( the number on the keypad that corresponds to the number next to the message or emoticon.
  • Page 212 To reply to an SMS Text message: While the message is open, select Reply ( Compose your reply or use the preset or recent messages or icons. To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message. Use (See “Entering Text” on page 45.) To use a preset message, a recent message, or an emoticon, select Options ( Msg (...

  • Page 213: Using Preset (Canned) Messages

    Using Preset (Canned) Messages Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and co-workers easier than ever. To add and/or edit preset messages: Press Menu ( Select Messaging ( Select Settings ( Select Preset Messages ( Highlight an empty location and select Edit ( –...

  • Page 214: Voicesms Messaging

    VoiceSMS Messaging Voice SMS allows you to send a recorded message any other mobile phone or email address instantly. This allows you to send a recorded message to others without having to make a voice call. To send a VoiceSMS message: Press Menu ( Select Messaging ( Select VoiceSMS (...

  • Page 215: Handwriting Messages

    Select Save ( Select Continue ( Services. Handwriting Messages This option allows you to send a digitized handwritten picture message to others. To send a new handwriting message: Press Menu ( Select Messaging ( Select Send Message ( Select Hand. Msg ( Write a printed message in clear print on a white piece of paper.

  • Page 216: Using Caller Id

    Note: If Other SVC. or Update List was selected, follow the instructions on screen. Enter the mobile number or email address and press Select Next ( Select Send ( Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call.

  • Page 217: Responding To Call Waiting

    Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode).

  • Page 218: Making A Three-Way Call

    Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, enter the second number you wish to call and press puts the first caller on hold and dials the second...

  • Page 219: Using Call Forwarding

    Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: Press Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded.

  • Page 220: Viewing Missed Events

    Viewing Missed Events Missed events is a simple way of viewing all missed calls, missed tasks, scheduler events, etc. A list is displayed on- screen that allows you to scroll through all the events using the navigation key. To view missed events: From the standby screen, press the navigation key up to view the Missed Events screen.

  • Page 221: Sprint Pcs Vision

    Sprint PCS Vision In This Section Sprint PCS Vision Applications Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision Accessing Messaging Downloading Premium Services Content Exploring the Web Sprint PCS Vision FAQs Sprint PCS Vision brings you clarity you can see and hear with advanced multimedia services.

  • Page 222: Sprint Pcs Vision Applications

    Sprint PCS Vision Applications Here is a brief list of the applications available through your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. For more information, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User Guide online at www.sprintpcs.com Sprint PCS Picture Mail Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone and send them to email addresses or to other Sprint PCS Vision Phones.

  • Page 223: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Vision

    Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision With your Sprint PCS Vision Phone and Sprint PCS Service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of Sprint PCS Vision. This section will help you learn the basics of using your Sprint PCS Vision services, including managing your User name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.
  • Page 224 Finding Your User Name If you aren't sure what your Sprint PCS Vision User name is, you can easily find it online or on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. To find your User Name: At www.sprintpcs.com. Sign on to your account using your Sprint PCS Phone number and Password.

  • Page 225: Launching A Sprint Pcs Vision Connection

    Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: Press Menu ( Select Web ( will launch and the Sprint PCS Vision home page will display.) The Sprint PCS Vision Home Page Note: If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 214), press OK (right softkey) to continue and launch the Web.

  • Page 226: Net Guard

    Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting Always Auto- Connect when the Net Guard is displayed.

  • Page 227: Sprint Pcs Vision Connection Status And Indicators

    Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your Sprint PCS Vision connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active (data is being transferred);...

  • Page 228: Navigating The Web

    Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a Sprint PCS Vision session is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a Sprint PCS Vision session, the bottom line of your phone's display contains one or more softkeys.
  • Page 229 Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select on-screen items: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the desired softkey button (or press Tip: You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items.

  • Page 230: Sprint Pcs Messaging

    Going Home To return to the Sprint PCS Vision home page from any other Web page: Press and hold – or – Press Menu ( Sprint PCS Messaging Accessing Messaging Now you can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.

  • Page 231: Accessing Sprint Pcs Mail

    Accessing Sprint PCS Mail Sprint PCS Mail allows you to perform many of the typical email functions from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone that you can from your personal computer. You can manage your Sprint PCS Mail account from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone or from your personal computer at www.sprintpcs.com To access Sprint PCS Mail from your phone:...

  • Page 232: Accessing Additional Email Providers

    Accessing Additional Email Providers With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services ® such as AOL ® EarthLink to keep in touch, even while you’re on the go. To access email providers from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging ( Select Email (...

  • Page 233: Accessing Instant Messaging

    Accessing Instant Messaging Sprint PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL Messenger , MSN To access instant messaging clients from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging ( Select Instant Messaging ( Select an email provider, such as AOL Instant...

  • Page 234: Accessing Wireless Chatrooms

    Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Sprint PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, to send text messages and icons to chatroom participants, or to launch a one-on-one (private) chatroom. To access a chatroom from the browser: Press Menu ( Select Web ( Select Messaging (...

  • Page 235: Downloading Premium Services Content

    Downloading Premium Services Content With Sprint PCS Vision and your new Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, applications, and call tones. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below.
  • Page 236 To access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus from the Web browser: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Downloads ( Select Games ( ), or Applications ( corresponding download menu. (For more information on navigating the Web, see “Navigating the Web”...
  • Page 237 Downloading an Item Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and press summary page for the item including its title, the vendor, the download detail, the file size, and the cost. Links allow you to view the License Details page, which outlines the price, license type, and length of license for the download, and the Terms of Use page, which details the Premium Services Terms of Use and your responsibility for payment.
  • Page 238 Using My Content Manager Whether you purchase your Premium Services content from your Sprint PCS Phone or from your online account management page at purchases are stored in My Content Manager and may be downloaded to your phone from there. My Content Manager is a storage area on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network that is assigned specifically to your account.
  • Page 239 Select Use (left softkey) to assign the downloaded item (or to launch, in the case of a game or application). Your Sprint PCS Vision session will end and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen. Select Shop (right softkey) to browse for other items to download.

  • Page 240: Web

    Exploring the Web With Web access on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and shop on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
  • Page 241 additional functionality to expand your use of the Web on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. Opening the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active Sprint PCS Vision session, from any page you are viewing. To open the browser menu: Press the right softkey.
  • Page 242 About Browser Displays technical information about the browser, its version, and the encryption version, and provides links to Certificate Information for the various components. Restart Browser Restarts the browser application. Preferences Displays the following advanced options: Edit homepage URL Allows you to change your browser’s home page.
  • Page 243 Accessing a Bookmark To access a bookmark: Press to open the browser menu. Select View Bookmarks ( Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to access and select Goto ( the number corresponding to the bookmark you wish to access). Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: Press...
  • Page 244 Going to a Specific Web site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address): Press Select Go to URL ( Use your keypad to enter the URL of the Web site you wish to go to and press Press Note: Not all Web sites are viewable on your phone.

  • Page 245: Sprint Pcs Vision Faqs

    Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS Vision service? Your User name (for example, bsmith001@sprintpcs.com ) will display in the phone number under Phone Info. listing in your phone’s Settings menu. How do I sign-in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access Sprint PCS Vision services when you turn on your phone.
  • Page 246 When is my data connection dormant? If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the connection is dormant, voice calls are allowed. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If no data is received for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate.

  • Page 247: Sprint Pcs Voice Command

    Sprint PCS Voice Command In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command Creating Your Own Address Book Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS, reaching your friends, family, and co- workers has never been easier –...

  • Page 248: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs

    Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS Voice Command: You can store all your contacts’ phone numbers, so you can simply say the name of the person you want to call. There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize voicemail passwords, or try to dial while you’re driving.

  • Page 249: Creating Your Own Address Book

    Creating Your Own Address Book You can program up to 500 names into your Sprint personal address book, with each name having up to five phone numbers. That’s 2,500 phone numbers, and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them.

  • Page 250: Making A Call With Sprint Pcs Voice Command

    Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press After the “Ready” prompt, simply say, in a natural voice, “Call” and the name of the person or the number you’d like to call. (For example, you can say, “Call Jane Smith at work,”...

  • Page 251: Accessing Information Using Sprint Pcs Voice Command

    Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press Say “Call the Web” and choose from a listing of information categories like news, weather, and sports. – or – Simply say “Call news room,” “Call the weather,” “Call Sports Central,”...

  • Page 253: Section 4: Safety Guidelines And Warranty Information

    Section 4 Safety Guidelines Warranty Information...

  • Page 255: Safety

    Safety In This Section Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Part of getting the most out of your Sprint PCS Phone is learning how the phone works and how to care for it.

  • Page 256: Getting The Most Out Of Your Reception

    Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal.

  • Page 257: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Speak directly into the mouthpiece. Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery.
  • Page 258 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles.

  • Page 259: Caring For The Battery

    Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities. Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine. Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.
  • Page 260 It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing. Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules: Less than one month: 4º...

  • Page 261: Acknowledging Special Precautions

    Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Notice This phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
  • Page 262 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the Sprint PCS Vision ® Phone PM-A840 by Samsung AMPS mode (Part 22): 0.777 Head: Sprint PCS mode (Part 24): 1.29...

  • Page 263: Owner's Record

    T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending. Phone Guide template version 4A (November 2004) Section 4A: Safety Picture Phone PM-A840 by Samsung ®...
  • Page 264 Section 4A: Safety...

  • Page 265: Manufacturer's Warranty

    S e c t i o n 4 B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty Your Sprint PCS Phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section.

  • Page 266: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of Section 4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty...
  • Page 267 (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified. What are SAMSUNG's Obligations? During the applicable warranty period, SAMSUNG will repair or replace, at SAMSUNG's sole option, without charge to Purchaser, any defective component part of Product.
  • Page 268 WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF , OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING...
  • Page 269 VENDOR, OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE. This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty.
  • Page 270 Section 4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty...

  • Page 271: Index

    Index Numerics 3-Way Calling 206 Abbreviated Dialing 41 Activating Voice Recognition 146 Airplane Mode 68 Alarm Clock 136 Answering Calls 32 Auto-Answer Mode 73 Backlight 60 Battery 25–29 Capacity 25 Charging 28 Installing 26 Bookmarks - Accessing 231 Bookmarks - Creating 230 Bookmarks - Deleting 231 Browser Menu 228 Calculator 141...
  • Page 272 PresetMessages 49 Recent Messages 49 Symbols 48 Instant Messaging 221 Key Functions 15 Key Tones 56 Location Settings 64 Lock Code - Changing 77 Locking Services 79 Locking the Camera 78 Locking Your Phone 76 Making Calls 30 Memo Pad 137 Menu Navigation 94 Messaging - Deleting Old Messages 66...
  • Page 273 Special Numbers 80 Speed Dialing 43 Assigning Numbers 126 Sprint Customer Service 7 Sprint PCS Mail 219 Sprint PCS Picture Mail - Downloading Pictures 183 Sprint PCS Picture Mail - Password 167 Sprint PCS Picture Mail - Sending 177–179 Sprint PCS Picture Mail - Uploading Pictures 182 Sprint PCS Picture Mail - Web Site 180...

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