Page 1 Sprint Power Vision Phone A900 by Samsung® www.sprint.com © 2005 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. Sprint, the “Going Forward” logo, and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. Printed in Korea.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint ....... . .i Introduction ........ii Your Phone’s Menu .
Page 4 Updating Phone Software ........63 Phone Setup Options ........63 Call Setup Options .
Page 5 Editing a Contacts Entry ........96 Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry .
Page 6 2J. Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player ..151 Your Multimedia Channel Options ......152 Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings .
Page 7 Personalizing Your Service With On Demand ....217 Using Your Sprint Power Vision Phone as a Modem ..220 3D.
Page 9: Welcome To Sprint
Welcome to Sprint 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 – will work the same wherever you go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 10: 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 Power Vision Phone Section 3: Sprint Service Features Section 4: Safety 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 11: Your Phone's Menu
Your Phone’s Menu The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about navigating through the menus, please see “Navigating Through Phone Menus” on page 28. Press Menu >Options to display the following: OPTIONS (RIGHT SOFTKEY) 1: Menu Style 1: 3x4 Style 2: Theme 1: Silver...
Page 12 MUSIC MY CONTENT 1: Games 1: Get New Games 3: 2Fast2Furious 5: Ms.PAC-MAN DEMO by Namco 6: Tetris Demo 7: World Poker Tour Demo 2: Ringers 1: Get New Ringers 3: ToneMaker 3: Screen Savers 1: Get New Screen Savers 3: Screen Saver Preview 4: Applications 1: Get New Applications...
Page 13 1: Instant Msg. 3: AOL 5: Yahoo! 7: Other 6: Voicemail 1: Call Voicemail 7: Chat & Dating 8: Premium Msg 9: Settings 1: General 1: Notification 1: Message & Icon 2: Preset Messages 1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message. 3: Where are you? 6: Let’s get lunch.
Page 14 3: VoiceSMS Opt. 1: Speaker Phone (On/Off) TOOLS 1: Mass Storage 1: Connect to PC 2: File Manager 3: Memory Info. 2: Voice Service 3: Voice Memo 1: Record 4: Bluetooth 5: Planner 1: Today 3: Task List 6: Memo Pad 7: World Time 1: DST Setting 8: Alarm Clock...
Page 15 1: Off 3: Fun Tools.. 1: Fun Frames 1: Off 4: Stars 7: Night 10: Birthday 2: Color Tones 1: Auto 4: Green 7: Cool 4: Controls.. 1: Brightness 2: White Balance 1: Auto 4: Tungsten 5: Settings.. 1: Resolution 1: 1.3MP: 1280x960 4: Low: 240x320 2: Quality...
Page 16 1: Movie Light 1: Off 2: Self-Timer 1: Off 3: Color Tones 1: Auto 4: Green 7: Cool 4: Controls.. 1: Brightness 2: White Balance 1: Auto 4: Tungsten 5: Settings.. 1: Quality 1: Fine 2: View Mode 1: QCIF Screen 3: Video Length 1: Video Mail 6: Review Album...
Page 17 1: Status Bar (On/Off) 2: Account Info 3: View Mode 1: Wide Screen CONTACTS 1: Find 2: Add New Entry 3: Speed Dial #’s 4: Group 1: Unassigned 3: Friends 5: VIPs 7: Empty 5: My Name Card 6: Services 1: Account Info 3: Dir Assist SETTINGS...
Page 18 2: My Content 3: Main LCD Pic 2: Set Foreground 1: Digital Clock 4: Others 3: Dialing Font 1: Basic 1: Color 1: Basic 3: Monochrome 2: Size (Large/Normal/Small) 2: Feather 3: Post it 4: Incoming Call 1: With Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 3: My Albums...
Page 19 3: Pwr Save Mode (On/Off) 4: Brightness 1: Level 5-1 7: Service Light (On/Off) 2: Sounds 1: Volume 1: Ringer 1: Ringer Off 4: Always Vibrate 2: Text Message 1: Use Ringer Volume 3: Picture Mail 1: Use Ringer Volume 4: Voice Mail 1: Use Ringer Volume 5: Alarms...
Page 20 1: Voicemail 3: Schedule 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 4: Roam Ringer (Normal/Distinctive) 3: Alerts 1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 4: Sig. Fade Tone (On/Off) 6: Power Off (Off/Mystery/Crystal/Exciting) 4: Key Tone 1: Tone Type 1: DTMF 2: Key Tone Level 1: Key Tone Off 3: Tone Length 1: Short...
Page 21 1: Speed 1: Faster 2: Volume 1: Louder 5: VoiceMode 1: Adapt VoiceMode 2: Reset VoiceMode 3: Tutorial 6: Voice Launch 1: Talk Key 7: About 5: Security 1: Lock Phone 1: Unlocked 2: Lock Pic/Video (On/Off) 3: Change Lock 4: Special # 1: Empty 5: Erase Contacts...
Page 22 7: Launch Pad 1: Up Key 1: Inbox 4: Send VoiceSMS 7: Voice Memo 10: Voice Service 13: Display 16: Media Player 2: Down Key 1: Inbox 4: Send VoiceSMS 7: Voice Memo 10: Voice Service 13: Display 16: Media Player 3: Left Key 1: Inbox 4: Send VoiceSMS...
Page 23 5: Auto Answer (CarKit/Headset) (Yes/No) 2: Language 1: English 3: Airplane Mode (On/Off/On Power Up) 4: Location (On/Off) 5: Key Guard 1: Flip-closed 6: Audio Routing 1: Normal 7: TTY Options 1: TTY Full 4: TTY Off 8: Update Phone Software 9: Phone Info 1: Phone Number 3: Version...
Page 25: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 27: 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 Power Vision 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 28: 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; all you need to do is unlock it.
Page 29: Setting Up Your Voicemail
Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your Sprint Power Vision 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 Power Vision Phone is activated.
Page 30: Sprint Pcs Account Passwords
170 for more information on your voicemail password. Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision Password With your A900 by Samsung, you may elect to set up a Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power 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 31: Getting Help
Getting Help Visit www.sprint.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 Power Vision Phones View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options...
Page 32 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. To access automated invoicing information: Press Note:...
Page 33 Sprint 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 Operator Services: Press For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com Section 1A: Setting Up Service...
Page 35: Section 2: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone
Section 2 Your Sprint Power Vision Phone...
Page 37: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics
Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Sprint Power Vision Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Navigating Through Phone Menus Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text...
Page 38: Front View Of Your Phone
Front View of Your Phone 1. Speaker 2. Display Screen 3. Volume Key 4. Navigation Key 5. Power/Accessory Interface Connector 6. Left Softkey 7. OK/Menu Key 8. TALK Key 9. Voicemail Key 10. Numeric Keypad 11. Shift/Asterisk Key Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics 19.
Page 39: Key Functions
Key Functions Speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the contacts, the date and time, the signal and battery strength, etc.
Page 40 Talk Key allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or activate Voice Dial. Voicemail Key allows you to press and hold to automatically dial your voicemail. Numeric Keypad allows you to enter numbers, letters, and characters.
Page 41: Viewing The Display Screen
Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. Camera/Voice Memo Key allows you to take pictures when you are in camera mode. Press and hold to record a voice memo during a call. Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options.
Page 42 The high-speed Sprint Power Vision connection is dormant. indicates that position location is active. indicates that position location is inactive. indicates that your phone is in web security mode. indicates that your phone is roaming. indicates that you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, picture messages, video messages, or Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) messages waiting.
Page 43 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 message is locked. indicates that the TTY option is on. indicates that your phone is in vibrate all mode. indicates that your phone has a ringer volume set and the vibrate option is checked.
Page 44 Indicates that your phone is muted and no sound will be heard through the microphone. Indicates that key tones have been muted. indicates that the speakerphone is enabled. indicates that the camera is enabled. indicates that the camcorder is enabled. indicates that the self-timer function is enabled.
Page 45 indicates that the white balance has been set to Manual. This is used for taking pictures indoors or outdoors using your own custom settings. allows you to start recording a video or voice memo. indicates that a voice memo or video has been paused.
Page 46: Features Of Your Sprint Power Vision Phone
Features of Your Sprint Power Vision Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint Power Vision Phone. The A900 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those...
Page 47 based services that may be available in the future (page 57). Your phone’s external LCD display allows you to monitor the phone’s status and to see who’s calling without opening the phone. T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one key press per letter (page 43).
Page 48: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press and release Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for Service,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode –...
Page 49: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Warning! Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers with your Sprint Power Vision Phone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your Sprint Power Vision Phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
Page 50 Installing the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery: Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone at a 45-degree angle, making sure to line up the gold contacts. Gently press down until it snaps into place. Install the protective cover by lining up the tabs at a 45-degree angle and gently press down until the cover snaps into place.
Page 51 Charging the Battery Your Sprint Power Vision 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 52: Navigating Through Phone Menus
Navigating Through Phone Menus The navigation key on your Sprint Power Vision 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 53: Displaying Your Phone Number
Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press To return to standby mode: Press Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint Power Vision Phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Select Menu >...
Page 54: Making And Answering Calls
Making and Answering Calls Holding Your Phone Since the antenna has been integrated into the design of the phone, it is important not to block the reception path accidentally to ensure the strongest signal possible is achieved. The orbital internal antenna is located along the bottom portion of your handset.
Page 55 To make a call using your keypad: Make sure your phone is on. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press time. Press and hold Press . (To make a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled, press “Using Call Guard”...
Page 56: Dialing Options
Dialing Options When you enter numbers in standby mode, select Options ( ) to see the following dialing options. To initiate an option, press the corresponding softkey button. Send Msg allows you to send a text, voice SMS messages, picture mail, or hand. msg, with attachments to the number being dialed.
Page 57: Answering Calls
Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key.
Page 58: Missed Call Notification
Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming. To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled: Select Answer to answer the call. (See “Using Call Guard” on page 81 for additional information.) Note: When your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to voicemail.
Page 59 Note: When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode. During an emergency call, press Options (right softkey) to display your options. To select an option, highlight it and press Unlock Phone to unlock your phone (appears only if the phone is locked).
Page 60: In-Call Options
In-Call Options Pressing Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of features you may use during the course of a call. To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and press through the Options menu: Warning! Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during monitor use.
Page 61: Saving A Phone Number
During a call, the left softkey button functions as the Mute button. Press it to mute the phone’s microphone for privacy. Press it again to Unmute the phone. 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.
Page 62: Finding A Phone Number
Note: The New Entry screen does not display for the first entry saved into the contacts. Skip to step 3 if you are entering the first number in the contacts. Note: If Existing Entry was selected, press OK to launch the Find screen.
Page 63: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses
To display the Contacts entry that contains the phone number you entered, highlight the entry and press To dial the number, press 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.
Page 64 Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls placed from the United States). To make a call using Plus Code Dialing: Press and hold display.
Page 65: Using Speed Dialing
Using Speed Dialing You can store up to 98 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 66: Entering Text
Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your Sprint Power Vision Phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging).
Page 67: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input
Tip: When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change letter capitalization ( Abc > ABC > abc ). Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your Sprint Power Vision Phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 Word mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode”...
Page 68 Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: Select the Abc mode (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 42). Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears (for example, to enter the word “Bill,”...
Page 69 Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset Messages To enter numbers: Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 42.) To enter symbols: Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 42.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.
Page 70 Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics...
Page 71: 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 Call Setup Options Using the menu options available on your Sprint Power Vision Phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.
Page 72: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music. Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others.
Page 73 Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Messages. Select Voicemail, Text Message, or Picture Mail. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or My Content and press displayed.) Use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers.
Page 74 Key Tone Level Your phone allows you to set the desired volume level of the key tones. To set the key tone level: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Key Tone. Select Key Tone Level and press Press up or down until you hear the desired tone level and press Key Tone Length The key tone length allows you to choose between short or...
Page 75: Adjusting The Phone's Volume Settings
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. To adjust your phone’s volume settings: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Volume. Select Ringer, Text Message, Picture Mail, Voice Mail, Alarms, or App.
Page 76: Alert Notification
Alert Notification Your Sprint Power Vision Phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, when the signal fades, when powering your phone on or off, or when a call has been connected. To enable or disable alert sounds: Select Menu >...
Page 77: Display Settings
Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to 14 characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting (“Sprint”), or you may enter your own custom greeting. To display or change your greeting: Select Menu >...
Page 78: Changing The Display Screen
Changing the Display Screen Your new Sprint Power Vision Phone offers options for what you see on the display screen and when in standby mode. To change the display images on main LCD: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Screen Saver. Select Main LCD.
Page 79: Changing The Dialing Font
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your Sprint Power Vision Phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen. To select the display’s menu style: Select Menu > Options > Menu Style. Select 3x4 Style to view each main menu item as an animated, single screen icon or List Style to view the main menu as a list and press Changing the Font Color...
Page 80 Alternative Dialing Fonts In addition to the normal display font, your phone also includes two new display fonts called Feather and Post it. These fonts display graphical representations on screen when dialing. To select a dialing font: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Dialing Font . Select Feather or Post it and press Changing the Foreground Choose whether you want your phone’s clock or calendar to...
Page 81: Location Settings
Location Settings Your Sprint Power Vision 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 82: 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 197.) 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 signature with each...
Page 83 Deleting Old Messages You can delete messages that you’ve already read whenever you like, or you can have your phone delete them automatically for you when your phone's message memory becomes full. To automatically delete read messages: Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > General > Auto-Erase.
Page 84 Managing Preset Messages Your phone is programmed with 10 preset 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. You can even add your own preset messages to the list (up to 20 messages total).
Page 85: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Music, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
Page 86 When establishing your Sprint PCS Service, please call Sprint Customer Service via the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by first dialing the state TRS with this number: 866-727-4889. To turn TTY Options on or off: Press Menu > Settings > Others > TTY Options from standby mode.
Page 87: Updating Phone Software
Updating Phone Software The update phone software option allows you to download and update the software in your phone automatically. Only the internal software is updated, no contact entries or other information saved to your phone will be deleted. To update your phone: Press Menu >...
Page 88: Call Setup Options
Display Language You can choose to display your Sprint Power Vision Phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Spanish. To assign a language for the phone’s display: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Language. Select English or Español and press Call Setup Options Call Setup options allow you to set up the following options: Abbreviated Dialing allows you to program a five- or six-...
Page 89: 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 any number key, or simply to open the phone. To set call answer mode: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Call Answer. To select an option, highlight it and press Any Key to allow an incoming call to be answered by opening the phone or pressing any key.
Page 90: 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 91: Contacts Match
Contacts Match With the Contacts Match feature, your phone displays the contact’s name and phone number if the incoming call or outgoing call is in your Contacts list. To access Contacts Match: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Contacts Match.
Page 92 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings...
Page 93: 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 My Content Resetting Your Phone Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision By using the security settings on your Sprint Power Vision Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility.
Page 94: 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: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu. Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or Sprint Power Vision...
Page 95: Unlocking Your Phone
Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: From standby mode, press Enter your lock code. Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Using Special Numbers”...
Page 96: Lock Service
Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Change Lock. Enter your new lock code and press Re-enter your new lock code and press Lock Service This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint Power Vision services.
Page 97: Using Special Numbers
Locking Sprint Power Vision Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Lock Services and press Select Power Vision and press Select Lock and press Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.”...
Page 98: Erasing Contacts
Erasing Contacts You can quickly and easily erase all the contents of your Contacts list. To erase all the names and numbers in your Contacts: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase Contacts and press If you are certain you would like to erase all of your Contacts entries, select Yes and press...
Page 99: Erasing Pic/Video
Erasing Pic/Video You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all pictures and videos stored in your phone. Note: This process will erase all pictures/videos stored in the phone. To erase all pictures and videos: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code.
Page 100: Security Features For Sprint Pcs Power Visionsm
Security Features for Sprint PCS Power Vision Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services, including Sprint Power Vision, without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint PCS Vision and Sprint Power Vision services, including Web and messaging.
Page 101: Controlling Your Roaming Experience
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Your new digital dual-band A900 by Samsung® works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented...
Page 102: 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 Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( ). Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
Page 103 Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you will 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 time.
Page 104: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your Sprint Power Vision 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 digital dual- band phone to control your roaming experience.
Page 105: Using Call Guard
Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network: the onscreen 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 106 Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience...
Page 107: 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 Power Vision Phone, and missed calls.
Page 108: Viewing History
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts 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 109: Making A Call From Call History
Save to save the number if it is not already in your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number From Call History” on page 86.) Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the selected number. (See “Prepending a Phone Number From Call History”...
Page 110: Saving A Phone Number From Call History
Saving a Phone Number From Call History Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain twenty characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or Recent Calls and press Use your navigation key to select the desired entry and select Options (...
Page 111: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History
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, select the number or the name and press Press Options (...
Page 113: Using Contacts
Using Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contacts Entry Finding Contacts Entries Contacts Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Editing a Contacts Entry Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Dialing Sprint PCS Services Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you’re ready to explore your...
Page 114: Adding A New Contacts Entry
Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone's contacts list can store up to 500 entries and each entry’s name can contain twenty characters. To add a new entry: Select Menu > Contacts > Add New Entry. Shortcut: Enter the phone number in standby mode and press OK .
Page 115 – or – Enter the first letter of a name or part of a name (such as “ave” for “Dave”). (The more letters you enter, the more your search narrows.) To display an entry, highlight it and press To dial the entry’s default phone number, press –...
Page 116 Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: Select Menu > Contacts > Speed Dial #’s. Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order. –...
Page 117: Contacts Entry Options
Contacts Entry Options To access a Contacts entry’s options, highlight the entry and press Options ( below and press [Add Photo] to add a photo to the entry. [Contact Name] to edit the contact entry name. [Add number] to add a phone number to the entry. (See “Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry”...
Page 118: Adding A Phone Number To A Contacts Entry
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry To add a phone number to an entry: Display a Contacts entry (see “Finding Contacts Entries” on page 90) and press Press Options ( Highlight [Add Number], enter the new phone number, and press Select a label for the number and press Press Done (...
Page 119: 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 Speed Dialing” on page 41. Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new Contacts entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry, or when you edit an existing number.
Page 120: Editing A Contacts Entry
Editing a Contacts Entry To make changes to an entry: Display a Contacts entry and highlight the name of the person you wish to edit. Press Options ( 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 ( Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry...
Page 121: Dialing Sprint Pcs Services
Dialing Sprint PCS Services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint PCS Services. To dial a service from your Contacts: Select Menu > Contacts > Services. Select Account Info, Customer Service, or Dir Assist. Press to place the call. To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad: Dial the appropriate service number: Customer Services –...
Page 122 Section 2F: Using Contacts...
Page 123: 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 Power Vision Phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle.
Page 124: Using Your Phone's Scheduler
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Scheduler. Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event and press Tip: Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through...
Page 125: Event Alerts
Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the ringer field and pressing Select the desired ringer category and press Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired ringer and press Select a time for the event by highlighting the Start time.
Page 126: Event Alert Menu
Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press Viewing Events To view your scheduled events: Select Menu >...
Page 127: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock
Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Scheduler. Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which you would like to erase events and press Tip: In the Scheduler view, days with events scheduled are highlighted.
Page 128 Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the ringer field and pressing Select the desired ringer category and press Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired ringer and press Select a repeating status for the alarm by highlighting the Repeat field.
Page 129: Using Your Phone's Memo Pad
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Your Sprint Power Vision Phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad . Note: If there are no memos saved yet, the New Memo screen is automatically displayed.
Page 130: Using Your Phone's Tools
PC, manage your files using the file manager, and check the available memory information. Before connecting, download the necessary files at http://www.samsung.com/a900download To access mass storage: Select Menu > Tools > Mass Storage. Choose one of the following:...
Page 131: Using The Calculator
Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Select Menu > Tools > Calculator. Enter the first numbers using your keypad. Press the navigation key up for Multiplication (x). Press the navigation key down for Division (÷). Press the navigation key left for Subtraction (-).
Page 132 Task List This option allows you to manage daily tasks that include dates, times, and priority levels. Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Task List. Note: If there are no tasks saved, the New Task screen is automatically displayed. Select Add New ( Enter the task name using the keypad and press Select a Priority level by highlighting Priority field.
Page 133: World Time
Countdown This option allows you to enter a timer that counts down to an event based on a date and time specified. Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Countdown. Note: If there are no countdowns saved, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed.
Page 134 Section 2G: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools...
Page 135: Using Your Phone's Voice Services
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing Using Call <Name or #> Using Send Email <Name> Using Send Text <Name> Using Lookup <Name> Using Go To <App> Using Check <Item> Using VoiceMode Managing Voice Memos Your Sprint Power Vision Phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone.
Page 136: Using Voice-Activated Dialing
Using Voice-Activated Dialing In addition to Sprint PCS Voice Command built-in voice recognition software 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 137: Using Call
Voice Launch Voice Launch allows you to configure how to launch Voice-Activated dialing. To access voice launch: Press Menu > Settings > Voice Service. Select Voice Launch and press Select Talk Key or Talk Key and Flip Open and press Using Call <Name or #>...

Page 138 If a name has only a single number, or if you know the name but are not sure which number to call, say “Call” followed by the name only. For example, say “Call John.” If the name is recognized and there is only one number for the name, VoiceSignal immediately places the call.
Page 139 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 140 To adapt Digit Dial to your voice: Menu > Settings > Voice Service. Select Digit Dialing and press Select Adapt Digits and press displays the first digit sequence.) Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of voice. (The phone plays back your recording and asks you if the recording sounds “OK.”) If the recording sounds OK (no mistakes and no background noises), say Yes.
Page 141 Note: It is recommended that you perform the complete adaptation of Digit Dial at least once to achieve the maximum benefit of this feature. If a partial adaptation is performed, you can always return later and resume the process from the halfway point. Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation Menu >...
Page 142 Using Choice Lists If VoiceSignal is not confident it has recognized a name or number correctly, it might display a choice list and prompt you with “Call?” followed by the first choice on the list. To confirm the choice, say “Yes”, or to hear the next choice, say “No.”...
Page 143: Using Send Email
Using Send Email <Name> With a single voice command you can launch the email message client on the phone and specify a recipient for the email message. An email address must be associated with the contact entry. If there is no email, the screen will prompt you to add a new email address to the contact entry.

Page 144: Using Send Text
Using Send Text <Name> With a single voice command you can launch the text message client on the phone and specify a recipient for the message. To launch a text message: Press and hold Say “Send Text” followed immediately by the name of a person in your contact list and, optionally, the type of number you want to send it to.

Page 145: Using Lookup
Using Lookup <Name> You can look up and display contact information for any person stored in your contact list by saying “Lookup,” followed by the name. To use Lookup <Name>: Press and hold Say “Lookup John Smith.” The entry information for the specified contact is displayed.

Page 146: Using Check
Using Check <Item> You can have the phone play back and display information about its current state, including its phone number, current signal strength, network coverage, and battery level. To see and hear status information: Press and hold Say “Check” followed immediately by one of the following items: Status: plays back and displays ALL status information.

Page 147 For example, say “Check Status.” The phone responds by playing back and displaying the message “Battery…Low.” You can also say “Check” by itself. The phone prompts you to say one of the valid status items. Coverage Signal Strength Battery Section 2H: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services No Coverage - When handset is scanning.
Page 148: Voicemode
VoiceMode VoiceMode dictation software allows you to convert your speech to text when sending a text message. With VoiceMode, you can address an email or SMS message in one step. You can also customize the VoiceMode dictionary by adding your own words. Adapting VoiceMode Before you can start using VoiceMode for text messaging, you need to adapt VoiceMode to understand your speech...
Page 149: 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: Select Menu > Tools > Voice Memo > Record. Begin recording after the prompt.
Page 150: Voice Memo Options
Voice Memo Options To play the voice memos you have recorded: Select Menu > Tools > Voice Memo. Select Review and press saved memos, with the first one selected.) Highlight the desired memo and press — or — Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to review.
Page 151: Using The Built-In Camera
Using the Built-in Camera In This Section Taking Pictures Storing Pictures Recording Videos Storing Videos Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Your Sprint Power Vision Phone’s built-in camera gives you the ability to take full-color digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display, and instantly send them to family and friends.
Page 152: 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 >...
Page 153: Creating Your Sprint Pcs Picture Mail Password
Assign to assign the picture as a Picture ID, Screen Saver, or Incoming Call. Erase to delete the picture you just took. Order Prints to order a printed picture of the image saved in your phone. Post to Service to upload your image to a third party online service.
Page 154: Camera Mode Options
Please wait while the system creates your account. Tip: Write down your Sprint PCS Picture Mail password in a secure place. Once you have received confirmation that your account has been successfully registered, you may upload and share pictures and access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site. Camera Mode Options When the phone is open and in camera mode, press display additional camera options:...
Page 155 Review Pictures (to go to your phone’s In Phone folder. See “In Phone Folder” on page 134 for details.) Camcorder (to switch to Video mode. See “Recording Videos” on page 136 for details.) Setting the Flash To activate the flash: From camera mode, select Options ( Select Flash and press Select one of the following options and press...
Page 156 Setting the Camera Self-timer To activate the Self-timer: From camera mode, select Options ( Press the volume key up to select Self-Timer and press Highlight the length of delay you want the timer to use (5 Seconds or 10 Seconds) and press Press when you are ready to start the timer.
Page 157: Selecting Camera Settings
Selecting Camera Settings To select your camera settings: From camera mode, select Options ( Select Settings and press Select one of the following options and press Resolution to select a picture’s file size (1.3MP: 1280x960, HI: 800x600, Med: 640x480, or Low: 240x320).
Page 158: Storing Pictures
Storing Pictures Your phone’s picture storage area is called My Albums. There are two types of folders that can be used separately according to your needs: In Phone Online Albums In Phone Folder Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In Phone folder.
Page 159: In Phone Folder Options
In Phone Folder Options When you are viewing the In Phone folder, press Options ) to display the following options: Send to send an image to another user using picture mail. Upload to upload pictures from the In Phone folder to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site ( ).
Page 160: Recording Videos
Recording Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view, and send videos to your friends and family with your phone’s built-in video camera. To record a video: Select Menu > Pictures > Camcorder. Select Video Mail or Long Video and press Using the phone’s main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the lens at your subject.
Page 161: Video Mode Options
Video Mode Options When the phone is open and in camcorder mode, press display additional camcorder options: Movie Light to activate the movie light and set it to: Off to turn off the movie light for all movies. On This Movie to turn on the movie light for current video clip only.
Page 162 Review Album to display the videos saved in the In Phone folder. (See “In Phone Folder” on page 134 for details.) Camera Mode to switch to Camera mode. (See “Taking Pictures” on page 128 for details.) Setting the Movie Light To set the movie light: Select Menu >...
Page 163: Storing Videos
Selecting Video Settings To select your camcorder settings: From camcorder mode, select Options ( Press the volume key up to select Settings and press Select one of the following options and press Quality to select the video quality setting (Fine, Normal, or Economy).
Page 164 Sending Pictures From the In Phone Folder To send pictures from the In Phone folder: Press Menu > Pictures > My Albums > In Phone. Highlight a picture you wish to send and press check box on the lower right corner will be marked. You can select multiple pictures.) Select Options ( Select To Contacts or Postcard or via Bluetooth and...
Page 165: Sending Pictures From Messaging
Record ( ). Press recording time is 10 seconds.) Confirm the recipients, message, audio message, and picture. To change a recipient, highlight the recipient, press the appropriate softkey, and follow the instructions in step 5 to select or edit the recipient. To change the text message, scroll to Text and press the appropriate softkey.
Page 166 Take New Video Text Only Display the picture you wish to send and press can select multiple pictures.) Select Next ( Tip: To take and send a new picture from Messaging, select New Picture during step 4 above, take the new picture, press Next (right softkey), and follow steps 5-11 in “Sending Pictures From the In Phone Folder”...
Page 167: 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 (see “In Phone Folder Options” on page 135), you picturemail can use your personal computer to manage your pictures.
Page 168 Managing Online Pictures and Videos 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 at www.sprint.com/picturemail page 135 for information about uploading.) To view your online pictures from your phone: Select Menu >...
Page 169: Uploading Pictures
Uploading Pictures To upload pictures: Press Menu > Pictures > My Albums (Thumbnail pictures will be displayed.) Select In Phone and press Select the picture(s) you wish to upload and press Options ( Select Upload. and choose My Uploads or My Albums and press Select Continue ( Downloading Your Online Pictures...
Page 170: Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone
Select one of the following options and press Picture ID to download and assign the selected picture as a Picture ID. Screen Saver to download and assign the selected picture as a screen saver. Incoming Call to download a picture and assign to incoming calls with or without caller ID.
Page 171 Online Albums to create a new album (from the Inbox only). Enter the album name and select Save (left softkey). Expand (Left Softkey)to expand the selected picture. To access your online Albums options from your Sprint Power Vision Phone: Display the album list in the Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail menu.
Page 172: Printing Pictures Using Pictbridge
PC. Printing From Your Phone The A900 comes equipped with a built-in camera that allows you to print images directly to a printer using the PictBridge technology. A USB cable must be connected between the two devices before any printing can occur.
Page 173 Press the navigation key down to select Type. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following sizes: Default Note: These sizes may vary and are dependent on the printer’s capabilities. Press the navigation key down to select Size. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following: Standard: prints the standard image.
Page 174: Settings And Info
Settings and Info The settings and info menu allows you to configure where pictures or videos are saved, view your account information, or set the view between portrait or landscape mode. To access the settings and info menu: Select Menu > Pictures > Settings and Info. Select one of the following options and press Status Bar allows you to view the status bar menu icons onscreen when in picture or video mode.
Page 175: Using Your Phone's Built-In Media Player
Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player In This Section Your Multimedia Channel Options Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings Playing a Video or Audio Clip Multimedia FAQs Your phone's built-in media player gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and view video clips right from your phone's display. It's a great way to stay up-to-date with news, weather, and sports information while also enjoying the latest blockbuster movie trailers or music videos –...
Page 176: Your Multimedia Channel Options
Your Multimedia Channel Options Sprint TV offers a variety of accessible audio or video channels, depending on your Sprint PCS Service Plan and multimedia subscriptions. Your subscription options include a comprehensive basic service as well as a full menu of a variety of additional channel options.
Page 177: Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings
Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings It's easy to access and view the multimedia Channel Listings on your A900 by Samsung from the phone's main menu. To access your media player and Channel Listings: Select Menu > Media Player. Channel Listing: These include the complimentary...
Page 178: Playing A Video Or Audio Clip
Playing a Video or Audio Clip To select and play a media clip: Select Menu > Media Player. Use your keypad to enter a channel number (or use your navigation key to scroll to a channel and press Channel Listing: If you have selected a channel that you've already signed up for (or if it's a channel with no monthly fee), you will see a list of available clips.
Page 179: Multimedia Faqs
Multimedia FAQs Will I know if I'm receiving an incoming call while I'm viewing or listening to an audio clip? No. All incoming calls will roll into voicemail while you are playing a clip. If the caller leaves a voicemail, the voicemail icon will appear on the screen.
Page 180 Listings, the purchased channel title and corresponding number will appear in the My Channels section. Why are some channels already pre-loaded into the My Channels section? Some channels, such as Previews, are offered free of charge as a customer courtesy. These channels automatically appear in the My Channels section of your Channel Listings.
Page 181 If I place my stereo headphones on and insert them into the phone's headset jack, can I close the flip while I am playing an audio (or video) clip without interrupting the clip? Yes. When you insert your stereo headset into the phone's headset jack, the phone automatically goes into “headset mode,”...
Page 183: Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology In This Section Turning Bluetooth On and Off Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu Bluetooth Profiles Pairing Bluetooth Devices Exchange FTP folder Your Sprint Power Vision Phone features built-in Bluetooth wireless technology, allowing you to share information more easily than ever before.
Page 184: Turning Bluetooth On And Off
Turning Bluetooth On and Off By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is turned off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your device “discoverable” by other in-range Bluetooth devices. To turn Bluetooth on: Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth> Enable. Press the navigation key up or down to select On and press to enable Bluetooth.
Page 185: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu The Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your phone’s Bluetooth service, including: Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Bluetooth communication. Setting your phone’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth devices.
Page 186: Bluetooth Settings: Visibility
Bluetooth Settings: Visibility The Visibility section of the Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to manage your availability to other Bluetooth devices. To configure your phone’s visibility (discoverability) to other Bluetooth devices: Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Visibility. Select your desired visibility setting and press Always visible to allow other Bluetooth devices to detect and identify your phone.
Page 187: Bluetooth Profiles
Bluetooth Profiles All of the Bluetooth settings you configure are stored in your phone’s Bluetooth user profile. Different profiles can be used for specific Bluetooth functions. Headset Profile – Bluetooth technology connects the phone to a wireless Bluetooth-enabled headset. When an incoming call is received, the ringer can be heard through the headset, instead of the phone.
Page 188: Pairing Bluetooth Devices
Pairing Bluetooth Devices Paired Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your phone and another Bluetooth device. When devices are paired, a passkey is shared between devices, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process. To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device: Select Menu >...
Page 189: Exchange Ftp Folder
Exchange FTP folder You can send and receive files between your handset and pc via bluetooth using the FTP transfer protocol. Note: The PC must support Bluetooth Wireless Technology to transfer files. To transfer files: Make sure that the PC is set up to send and receive files via a bluetooth connection with a shared directory.
Page 190 Section 2K: Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology...
Page 191: Section 3: Sprint Pcs Service Features
Section 3 Sprint PCS Service Features...
Page 193: Sprint Pcs Service Features: The Basics
Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using Text SMS Messaging Using Voice SMS Messaging Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your Sprint PCS Service.
Page 194: Using Voicemail
Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your Sprint Power Vision 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 195: Voicemail Notification
Voicemail Notification There are several ways your Sprint Power Vision Phone alerts you to a new message: 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 196: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your Sprint Power Vision Phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your Sprint Power Vision Phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold box.)
Page 197: Voicemail Options
Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see “Voicemail Menu Key” on page 177. Date/Time Replay Erase Cancel Voicemail Options Your Sprint Power Vision Phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail.
Page 198 To turn Expert Mode on or off: Press and hold voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press to access the main voicemail menu.) Press to change your Personal Options, following the system prompts. Press for Expert Mode. Press to turn Expert Mode on or off.
Page 199 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other Sprint PCS Voicemail users. From the main voicemail menu, press message. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your voice message.
Page 200 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Receive confirmation that your voice message has been listened to when you send, forward, or reply to other Sprint PCS users. After you have recorded a message, press indicate you are satisfied with the message you recorded. Press to mark receipt requested.
Page 201: Clearing The Message Icon
Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages. To clear the icon from the display screen: Select Menu > Messaging > Voicemail > Clear Envelope. Select Yes or No and press Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use...
Page 202 Personal Options Notification Options Phone Notification Numeric Paging to a Sprint Power Vision Phone Return to Personal Options Menu Administrative Options Skip Passcode Autoplay Message Date & Time On/Off Change Passcode Group Distribution List Return to Personal Options Menu Greetings Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting...
Page 203: Using Text Sms Messaging
Using Text SMS Messaging With Text SMS Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your Sprint Power Vision Phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically be displayed on your phone’s screen.
Page 204 Select Next ( Review your message and press Send ( also select the following additional messaging options by pressing Options ( Edit to edit the existing message before sending. Priority to set the message priority level [Normal or Urgent]. Call Back # to set the callback number. Save to Drafts to save the message without sending.
Page 205: Using Preset Messages
Review your message and press Send ( also select the following additional messaging options by pressing Options ( Edit to edit the existing message before sending. Priority to set the message priority level [Normal or Urgent]. Call Back # to set the callback number. Save to Drafts to save the message without sending.
Page 206: Using Voice Sms Messaging
Using Voice SMS Messaging In addition to sending and receiving Text SMS messages, your phone is enabled with Voice SMS Messaging. With Voice SMS Messaging, you can quickly and easily send a voice message to other SMS-enabled Sprint Power Vision Phones or working email addresses without making a phone call.
Page 207 Press Reply ( message options, press Options [ Composing Voice SMS Messages To compose a Voice SMS message: Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Voice SMS. Select Mobile # or Email to enter a recipient’s wireless phone number or email address directly. Select Contacts.
Page 208 Accessing Voice SMS Messages To play a Voice SMS message: When you receive a voice message, a pop-up notification will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your softkeys to view and play the voice message. To reply to a Voice SMS message: From the Voice SMS inbox, press Reply ( Record your reply, then press Send ( Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics...
Page 209: Using Caller Id
Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy steps. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: Press...
Page 210: Making A Three-Way Call
Tip: For those calls where you don’t want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing *70 before placing your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the call. Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time.
Page 211: 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 212 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics...
Page 213: Sprint Pcs Visionsm
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 offers easy and amazing data services you will really use. These features – including Sprint TV messaging, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and portable Web access –...
Page 214: Sprint Pcs Vision Applications
Sprint PCS Vision Applications Here is a brief list of the applications available through your Sprint Power Vision Phone. For more information, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User Guide online at Sprint PCS Picture Mail sharp, high-resolution, digital pictures, and take and send short video clips with your phone.
Page 215: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Vision
Getting Started With 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 Power Vision Phone. Your User Name When you buy a Sprint Power Vision Phone and sign up for service, you're automatically assigned a User name, which is...
Page 216: Launching A Sprint Pcs Vision Connection
On your Sprint Power Vision Phone. You can find your User name under the Phone Info option in your phone's Settings menu (Menu > Settings > Phone Info). Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: Select Menu >...
Page 217: Net Guard
If you had a previous Sprint PCS Vision connection, the last page you visited may display when you launch your browser. When this occurs, you may not see the “Connecting...” message when you launch the session. Though the browser is open, you are not currently in an active data session—that is, no data is being sent or received.
Page 218 Your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active (data is being transferred); the transmit/receive symbol will blink to indicate data transmission. Incoming voice calls go directly to voicemail; outgoing voice calls can be made, but the Sprint PCS Vision connection will terminate. Your Sprint PCS Vision connection is dormant (no data is being sent or received).
Page 219: 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 220 Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select onscreen 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 221: Accessing Messaging
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 Power Vision Phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and co-workers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 222: Accessing Additional Email Providers
For information and instructions about reading, replying to, and composing Sprint PCS Mail, please see the Sprint PCS Vision Guide at www.sprint.com Accessing Additional Email Providers With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services such as AOL® Mail, Yahoo!® Mail, MSN® Hotmail, and EarthLink®...
Page 223: Accessing Instant Messaging
Accessing Instant Messaging Sprint PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL® Instant Messenger , MSN® Messenger, and Yahoo!® Messenger. To access instant messaging clients from your Sprint Power Vision Phone: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging >...
Page 224: Accessing Wireless Chatrooms
Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Sprint PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your Sprint Power 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: Select Menu >...
Page 225: Downloading Premium Services Content
Downloading Premium Services Content With Sprint PCS Vision you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below.
Page 226 Selecting an Item to Download You can search for available items to download in a number of ways: Featured displays a rotating selection of featured items. Categories allows you to narrow your search to a general category, such as Movie/TV Themes for Ringers or College Logos for Screen Savers.
Page 227 Select an option to continue: Select Use (left softkey) to assign the downloaded item (or to start, 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.
Page 228 To download purchased content from My Content Manager: From the My Content Manager display (see above), highlight the item you wish to download and press . (The information page for the selected item will be displayed.) Scroll to highlight Download and press will download automatically.
Page 229: Exploring The Web
Exploring the Web With Web access 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 Power Vision Phone anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 230 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. (The browser menu will be displayed in a drop-down list.) Options available under the browser menu include: Home.
Page 231 About Browser. Displays technical information about the browser, its version, and the encryption version, and provides links to Certificate Information for the various components. Preferences. Displays all the preferences available for the browser. Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time.
Page 232 Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. Select View Bookmarks. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to delete and press Options ( Select Delete and press Select OK ( Press to exit pop-up screen.
Page 233: Sprint Pcs Vision Faqs
Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser. To restart the Web browser: Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. Select More >...
Page 234 Can I make calls and use Sprint PCS Vision services at the same time? You cannot use voice and Sprint PCS Vision services simultaneously. If you receive a call while Sprint PCS Vision service is active, the call will be forwarded to voicemail. You can place an outgoing call anytime, but it will interrupt any in-progress Sprint PCS Vision session.
Page 235: Sprint Power Visionsm
Sprint Power Vision In This Section Getting to Know Sprint Power Vision Exploring the Sprint Music Store Personalizing Your Service With On Demand Using Your Sprint Power Vision Phone as a Modem With Sprint Power Vision data experience. Sprint Power Vision offers an enhanced, always-on experience, including rich, clear video and audio clips (up to five minutes in length), live interactive 3-D games, and Broadband-like download speeds.
Page 236: Getting To Know Sprint Power Vision
Broadband-like speeds. Your A900 by Samsung® is equipped with the latest in multimedia, imaging and processing technology, and offers exclusive services not available on current Sprint PCS Vision Phones, such as access to the Sprint Music Store and On Demand.
Page 237: Exploring The Sprint Music Storesm
Exploring the Sprint Music Store Your Sprint Power Vision service allows you to access the Sprint Music Store, an online music distribution site that lets you purchase and download digital music files to play on your Sprint Power Vision Phone. Accessing the Sprint Music Store You can access the Sprint Music Store right from your phone’s main menu, anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS...
Page 238: Purchasing And Downloading Music
Purchasing and Downloading Music Now that you’re in the store, you can shop for songs to purchase and download to your phone’s mass storage. To find and download music files from the Sprint Music Store: From the Sprint Music Store opening page, select an option to browse the store: Featured Music offers a revolving selection of highlighted songs and artists.
Page 239 When you purchase and download a music file from the Sprint Music Store, you get two versions of the song: one to download and play on your A900 (file type: AAC+), and another to download from (file type: WMA). The AAC+ files downloaded to your phone...
Page 240 Create Playlist... to set up a custom playlist of songs you like to hear together. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a name for the playlist, select songs by artist, genre, and title, and create an order for the playlist. Once you’ve displayed a list of songs, you can browse through your available titles by Song, Artist, or Genre to select a specific song.
Page 241: Personalizing Your Service With On Demand
Personalizing Your Service With On Demand The On Demand feature from Sprint Power Vision makes it easier than ever to retrieve the most popular Web information and categories instantly. On Demand uses the ZIP code you provide to customize the content it retrieves to your area, so you can get the information you want, when you want it.
Page 242: Accessing On Demand Information
Accessing On Demand Information Finding the information you’re looking for with On Demand is as easy as navigating a Web browser on your PC. (The following examples will illustrate how to access News and Movies information.) To access News information using On Demand: Select Menu >...
Page 243 To access Movies information using On Demand: From the On Demand menu screen, highlight Movies and press displayed.) Select a movie title and press From the Movie Title display, select an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Options available may include: Date to select a date for the movie.
Page 244: Using Your Sprint Power Vision Phone As A Modem
Using Your Sprint Power Vision Phone as a Modem Your Sprint Power Vision Phone's data capabilities enable you to use your phone's high-speed data connection as a modem for your desktop or laptop PC. You'll be able to send and receive email, browse the Internet, and access your company's network anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 245 Launch the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software, select a profile, and click Connect. Once the connection is established, launch an Internet session, check your email, or do anything else you would do using a traditional data connection. When you’re ready to terminate the data connection, double-click on the Sprint PCS Connection Manager icon in the system tray, then click Disconnect to end the session.
Page 247: Sprint Pcs Voice Commandsm
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 Voice Command, reaching your friends, family, and co-workers has never been easier –...
Page 248: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Voice Command
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 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 And Warranty Information
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 255: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information In This Section General Precautions Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Radiofrequency (RF) Energy Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice This phone guide contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use your phone. read and follow the information provided in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
Page 256: General Precautions
General Precautions There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and 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 257 Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
Page 258: 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 259: Radiofrequency (Rf) Energy
Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean. Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.
Page 260 SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the A900 are: CDMA mode (Part 22): Head: 0.920 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.687 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24): Head: 0.656 W/kg;...
Page 261: Owner's Record
Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: Sprint Power Vision Phone A900 by Samsung® Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice...
Page 262 Section 4A: Important Safety Information...
Page 263: Manufacturer's Warranty
Sec tion 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty Your Sprint Power Vision 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 264: Manufacturer's Warranty
(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 tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
Page 265 Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product. What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG's Liability? EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS,” AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY OR...
Page 266 SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED 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...
Page 267 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P.
Page 268 Section 4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty...
Page 269: Index
Index Numerics 3-Way Calling 186 Abbreviated Dialing 66 Airplane Mode 61 Alarm Clock 103 Answering Calls 33 Auto Answer Mode 65 Backlight 53 Battery 25–27 Capacity 25 Charging 27 Installing 26 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 159–165 Bookmarks Accessing 207 Creating 207 Deleting 208 Browser Menu 205 Calculator 107...
Page 270 Key Tones 49 Location Settings 57 Lock Code Changing 72 Locking Your Phone 70 Making Calls 30 Media Player 151–157 Playing Video and Audio Clips 154 Memo Pad 105 Menu Style 55 Messaging Deleting Old Messages 59 Setting Alerts 58 Signature 59 Modem Using your phone as a...
Page 271 Security 69–76 Security Menu 70 Silence All 52 Software Updating 63 Special Numbers 73 Speed Dialing 41 Assigning Numbers 95 Sprint Customer Service 7 Sprint PCS Mail 197 Sprint PCS Picture Mail Downloading Pictures 145 Password 129 Sending 139–142 Uploading Pictures 145 Web Site 143 Sprint PCS Power Vision Security Features 76...
Page 272 Options 173 Retrieving 172 Setting Up 5, 170 Volume 51 Web 205–209 World Time 109 Index...

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Samsung Sprint Power Vision A900 User Manual

Welcome to Sprint

Introduction

Your Phone's Menu

Section 1: Getting Started

Setting up Service

Section 2: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone

Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: the Basics

Controlling Your Phone's Settings

Setting Your Phone's Security

Controlling Your Roaming Experience

Managing Call History

Using Contacts

Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools

Using Your Phone's Voice Services

Using the Built-In Camera

Using Your Phone's Built-In Media Player

Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features

Sprint PCS Service Features: the Basics

Sprint PCS Visionsm

Sprint Power Visionsm

Sprint PCS Voice Commandsm

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Important Safety Information

Manufacturer's Warranty

Index

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