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Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry ......96 Dialing Sprint PCS Services ....... . . 97 2G.
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2K. Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player ..161 Your Multimedia Channel Options ......162 Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings .
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3C. Sprint Power Vision Getting to Know Sprint Power Vision ..... . 224 Exploring the Sprint Music Store Personalizing Your Service With On Demand ....229 Using Your Sprint PCS Phone as a Modem .
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.
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 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.
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 to display the following: OPTIONS (Right Softkey) 1: Menu Style 1: 3x4 Style 2: Focus Effect 1: Drops 4: Pop...
MISSED ALERTS MUSIC MY CONTENT 1: Games 1: Get New Games 3: JAMDAT Bowling 2 Demo 5: Tetris Demo 2: Ringers 1: Get New Ringers 3: Video Ringer Preview-Simple Plan 3: Screen Savers 1: Get New Screen Savers 3: Screen Saver Preview 4: Applications 1: Get New Applications 3: Vindigo - City Guide Demo...
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5: VoiceSMS 6: IM & Email 1: Instant Msg. 3: AOL 5: Yahoo! 7: Other 7: Voicemail 1: Call Voicemail 8: Chat & Dating 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.
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1: Save in Outbox (Yes/No) 3: Call Back # (None/xxxxxxxxxx/Other) 3: VoiceSMS Opt. 1: Speaker Phone (On/Off) TOOLS 1: File Manager 1: Images/Video 1: Preset Image 1: Image Gallery 01 3: Image Gallery 03 4: Image Gallery 05 2: Caller ID (Avatar) 1: People (1-21) 2: Animal (1-15) 3: Other (1-9)
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1: Intro 3: Chorus of Clocks 5: Latin Lady 7: Mixed up World 9: Flashback 2: Music 3: Voice Memo 4: My Content 1: Get New Ringers 3: Video Ringer Preview - Simple Plan 3: Games and more 1: Games 1: Get New Games 3: JAMDAT Bowling 2 - Demo 5: Tetris Demo...
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5: Bluetooth 6: Planner 1: Today 3: Task List 7: Memo Pad 8: World Time 1: Set DST 9: Alarm Clock 1: Alarm #1 3: Alarm #3 0: Calculator *: Set Time (Displayed when there is no time information.) PICTURES 1: Camera Swivel the screen as directed on screen to enter the camera mode.
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1: Off 4: Rabbit 7: Handcuff 10: Birthday 2: Color Tones 1: Auto 4: Negative 6: Controls 1: Brightness 2: White Balance 1: Auto 4: Tungsten 3: Metering 1: Average 7: Settings 1: Auto Focus (On/Off) 2: Resolution 1: 2M 4: 640 3: Save To 1: Phone...
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2: Camcorder (Video Mail/Long Video) Launch the Camcorder and press the options key located on the top right side of the handset to view the following options 1: Movie Light 1: Off 2: Self-Timer 1: Off 3: Color Tones 1: Auto 4: Antique 7: Sepia 4: White Balance...
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6: Order Prints 7: Pictbridge Print 8: Settings and Info 1: Auto Save to 1: Phone 2: Account Info 3: View Mode 1: Portrait View CONTACTS 1: Find 2: Add New Entry 3: Speed Dial #s 4: Group 1: Unassigned 3: Friends 5: VIPs 7: Empty...
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3: My Albums 1: In Phone 2: Sub LCD 1: Preset Images 1: Analog 1 4: Digital 2 2: My Content 3: Main LCD Pic 2: Set Foreground 1: Digital Clock 3: Set Floating 1: None 4: Leaves 4: Incoming Call 1: With Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content...
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7: Backlight 1: Main Display 1: Flip Open 4: 8 seconds 2: Keypad 1: Flip Open 4: 8 seconds 3: Pwr Save Mode (On/Off) 4: Brightness (level 5–1) 8: Service Light (On/Off) 9: Text Entry 1: Display Candidate (Display On/Display Off) 2: Prediction Start (3, 4, or 5 letters) 2: Sounds 1: Volume...
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2: Ringer Type 1: Voice Calls 1: With Caller ID 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 2: No Caller ID 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 2: Messages 1: Voicemail 3: Schedule 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 4: Roam Ringer (Normal/Distinctive) 3: Alerts 1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 4: Sig.
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8: Erase Pic/Video 9: Reset Phone (Yes/No) 6: Roaming 1: Set Mode 1: Automatic 2: Call Guard (On/Off) 7: Launch Pad 1: Up Key 1: Contacts 4: Messaging 7: My Content 10: Calculator 13: Inbox 16: Send VoiceSMS 2: Down Key 1: Contacts 4: Messaging 7: My Content...
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1: Call Setup 1: Abbrev. Dial (On/Off) 2: Contacts Match (On/Off) 3: Restriction 1: Outgoing Call 1: Allow all 4: Call Answer 1: Any Key 5: Auto Answer (Car Kit/Headset) (Yes/No) 2: Language 1: English 3: Airplane Mode (On/Off/On Power Up) 4: Location (On/Off) 5: Key Guard...
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4: Device Info IN USE MENU Press Options (Right Softkey) to display the following options: 1: Key Mute/Unmute 4: 3-Way Call 7: Tools xviii 2: Contacts 3: Messaging 5: Call History 6: Voice Memo 8: Phone Info...
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.
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.
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.
180 for more information on your voicemail password. Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision Password With your MM-A940 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.
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 PCS Phones View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options...
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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:...
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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...
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 Navigating Through Phone Menus Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text...
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.
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TransFLASH Memory Slot allows you to insert a specialized memory card made especially for mobile phones. Your phone supports up to 512 MB of TransFLASH memory. Shift/Asterisk Key Enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the capitalization mode.
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Volume Key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options.
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 >...
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indicates that Bluetooth technology is connected. indicates that Bluetooth technology is enabled. indicates that there is an unread message in your inbox. indicates that the text message has been read. indicates that there is an unread urgent message in your inbox. indicates that you have read the urgent message.
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indicates that your phone is in ringer+vibrate mode. indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1-8 or that 1-Beep is selected. indicates that the ringer is turned off. indicates that your phone’s ringer+vibrate is turned off. shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully charged and completely empty.) indicates that position location is active.
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indicates that the white balance has been set to Cloudy. This is used for taking pictures or movies outdoors under cloudy conditions. indicates that the white balance has been set to Tungsten. This is used for taking pictures or movies indoors under normal lighting conditions.
Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint Power Vision Multimedia Phone. The MM-A940 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews...
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The built-in Scheduler offers several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 99). 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 56). Your phone’s external LCD display allows you to monitor the phone’s status and to see who’s calling without opening the phone.
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 –...
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Warning! Use only Sprint approved or manufacturer approved batteries and chargers with your Sprint PCS Phone. The failure to use a Sprint approved or manufacturer approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your Sprint PCS Phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
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Installing the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery: To install, insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone and gently press down until the latch snaps into place. Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages.
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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.
Navigating Through Phone Menus 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.
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 PCS Phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Select Menu >...
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 , and you’re on your way to clear calls. To make a call using your keypad: Make sure your phone is on.
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 or VoiceSMS message with attachments to the number being dialed. Dial dials the number or digits displayed.
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.
Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming.
Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. Note: When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode. During an emergency call, press Options ( options.
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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 through the Options menu: Warning! Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during monitor use.
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.
Note: If Existing Entry was selected, press OK to launch the Find screen. Locate the desired contact and add the additional number to the selected entry. Skip steps 4 and 5 below. Use your navigation key to select a label (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, or Others) and press Enter a name for the entry using the numeric keys.
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 the left softkey button.
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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.
Using Speed Dialing You can store up to ninety-eight 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.
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 Contacts entry or when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press the right softkey to change the character 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 PCS Phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 Word mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode”...
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 41.) Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears (for example, to enter the word “Bill,”...
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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 41.) To enter symbols: Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 41.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.
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 PCS Phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.
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.
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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 displays.) Use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers.
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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 the navigation key 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...
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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.
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, the signal fades, powering on/off your phone, or when a call has been connected. To enable or disable alert sounds: Select Menu >...
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”), or you may enter your own custom greeting. To display or change your greeting: Select Menu >...
Changing the Display Screen Your new Sprint PCS 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.
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your Sprint PCS 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...
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Changing the Foreground Choose whether you want your phone’s clock or calendar to display on screen in analog mode, digital mode, or with time and date. To change the appearance on the standby screen: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Set Foreground. Select Digital Clock, Calendar, or Others and press Press the navigation key left or right to display the available screen locations.
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Display Candidate The Display Candidate allows you to turn on or off preditive text when T9 (English) is selected. When you are entering a word, you can have the most common match displayed automatically after 3, 4, or 5 letters. To turn on or off display candidate: Select Menu >...
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.
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 207.) 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...
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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.
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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).
While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen will display “Phone off.” 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.
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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 Mode on or off: Press Menu > Settings > Others > TTY Mode from standby mode.
Phone Setup Options Favorites Your phone offers you the option of assigning favorite or often-used functions. Selecting Favorites ( mode will launch your personal favorite list. To assign your shortcut key: Select Favorites ( Select the desired location and select Add or Replace ( Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired function and press...
Auto Answer Mode You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit. To set Auto Answer mode: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Auto Answer. To select an option, highlight it and press Car-Kit/Headset select Yes to answer calls automatically when the phone is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately).
Call Setup Options Call Setup options allow you to set up the following options: Abbreviated Dialing allows you to program a five or six digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. Contacts Match allows you to turn on or off the contacts matching feature.
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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.
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Restriction Allows you to restrict outgoing call options by selecting one of the following options: Allow all to allow outgoing calls to be made (no restrictions). Contacts Only to allow only outgoing calls to those saved in the contacts. Special# Only to allow only outgoing calls to the numbers set up in the special numbers list.
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 Vision By using the security settings on your Sprint PCS Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility.
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 PCS 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”...
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.
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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 Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security...
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 ten special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both directories).
Erasing Contacts You can quickly and easily erase all of 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...
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. None of the pictures or videos saved on the memory card will be erased.
Security Features for Sprint PCS Power 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 all Sprint PCS Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Vision services.
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Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Your new digital dual band MM-A940 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...
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).
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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 period of time.
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 digital dual- band phone to control your roaming experience.
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.
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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.
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.
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”...
Saving a Phone Number From Call History Contacts entries can store up to a total of 5 phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 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 and press Select New Entry or Existing Entry and press...
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 (...
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...
Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone's contacts list can store up to 500 entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain twenty characters. To add a new entry: Select Menu >...
Finding Contacts Entries There are several ways to display your Contacts 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 Contacts entries by name: Select Menu >...
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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. –...
Contacts Entry Options To access a Contacts entry’s options, display the entry and press Edit ( ). To select a field, highlight it and press [Add Photo] to add a photo to the entry. [Add number] to add a phone number to the entry. (See “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 91) and press Press Edit ( Highlight [Add Number], enter the new phone number, and press Select a label for the number and press Press Done (...
Press Done ( Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 98 phone numbers in speed dial locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using Speed Dialing” on page 40. 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.
Editing a Contacts Entry To make changes to an entry: Display a Contacts 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 ( Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can...
Press Done ( 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.
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.
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...
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.
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 >...
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 underlined.
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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.
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 note: Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad . Note: If there are no memos saved yet, the New Memo screen is automatically displayed.
Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping your be more efficient and organized, your Sprint PCS Phone offers useful and entertaining tools. File Manager The File Manager allows you to manage multiple files and applications for your phone. Files are sorted by type in five different menus.
Using Motion Fun Motion Fun consists of three built-in random generated functions. They are Dice Game, Random Ball, and Beat Box. Each application delivers a fun filled response based on shaking or hitting the phone. Experiment with each of the applications to get unique and different results.
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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.
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.
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Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing Using Call <Name or #> Using Send Text <Name> Using Lookup <Name> Using Go To <App> Using Check <Item> Voicemode Managing Voice Memos Your Sprint PCS Phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone.
Using Voice-Activated Dialing In addition to Sprint PCS Voice Command 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.
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 #>...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 half-way point. Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation Menu >...
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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.”...
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 the number you want to send it to.
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.
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.
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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.
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...
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.
Voice Memo Options To play the voice memos you have recorded: Select Menu > Tools > Voice Memo. Select Review and press of 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.
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Sec t ion 2I Using the TransFLASH Card In This Section Using Your Phone’s TransFLASH Card and Adapter Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to use a TransFLASH card and an adapter to expand the phone’s available memory space. This highly secure digital card enables images, music, and voice data to quickly and easily be exchanged among SD-compatible devices.
Using Your Phone’s TransFLASH Card and Adapter Using the TransFLASH Memory Card Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a 32 MB TransFLASH (Secure Digital) memory card and its adapter to expand the phone’s available memory space. It allows you to easily store images, videos, music files, and voice data in your phone.
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TransFLASH memory Icon Indicators The following icons will appear on your phone’s display screen when a TransFLASH memory card is properly inserted into the TransFLASH memory card slot: Indicates that a TransFLASH memory card has been inserted into your handset. Note: DO NOT remove a TransFLASH memory card while files are being accessed or transferred.
Using the TransFLASH SD Adapter The supplied TransFLASH SD (memory) adapter allows TransFLASH memory cards to be used in SD compatible devices. Before using, you will need to insert the TransFLASH memory card into the TransFLASH SD adapter. To insert the TransFLASH memory card into the TransFLASH SD adapter: With the label side of the TransFLASH memory card facing up, insert the card into the supplied TransFLASH...
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 PCS 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.
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: Twist and turn your screen to a 90 degree angle to activate the camera mode.
Upload to upload the picture you just took to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site ( picturemail 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.
Enter a four- to eight-digit password and press (You will be prompted to confirm your password.) 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.
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Fun Tools to select from the following options: Fun Frames to select your favorite fun picture frame to decorate your picture. Color Tones to select a wide variety of color tones for the picture (Auto, Sketch, Emboss, Negative, Sepia, or Monochrome).
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Setting the Flash To activate the flash: From camera mode, select Options ( Press the volume key up to select Flash and press Select one of the following options and press Off to deactivate the flash. On This Shot to activate the flash for one shot. Always to activate the flash for all pictures.
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Taking Multiple Shots This feature allows you to take up to ten continuous shots of one moment. When you take multiple shots, the [ will appear in the viewfinder. To take multiple shots: From camera mode, select Options ( Press the volume key up to select Mult-Shot and press Note: If your phone’s memory is full, the Mult-Shot option will not...
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Press to take the pictures. (The Multiple Shots folder will display up to four, nine, or sixteen thumbnail pictures per screen.). Note: After taking multiple shots, the pictures are automatically saved in the Memory Card folder. Using the Zoom This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a picture.
Selecting Camera Settings To select your camera settings: From camera mode, select Options ( Press the volume key up to select Settings and press Select one of the following options and press Auto Focus to automatically adjust the focus when you depress the camera button.
Storing Pictures Your phone’s picture storage area is called My Albums. There are three types of folders that can be used separately according to your needs: Memory Card In Phone Online Albums Memory Card Folder If a memory card is installed, the phone will automatically save all new images to the Memory Card.
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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 ( ).
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 (select if you plan on sending the video clip to another user) or Long Video and press (Additional video options are available through the video mode Options menu.
Select from one of the following options and press Send Msg to send the video. (See page 145 for details.) Play to play the video that was just captured. Upload to upload the video to online albums. Assign to assign the video as a animated screen saver or ringer.
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Launch to select to select from the following options: Review Video (to go to your phone’s In Phone folder. See “In Phone Folder” on page 140 for details.) Camera Mode (to switch to Camera mode. See “Taking Pictures” on page 132 for details.) Setting the Movie Light To set the movie light: Select Menu >...
Selecting Video Settings To select your camera settings: From camcorder mode, select Options ( Press the volume key up to select Settings and press Select one of the following options and press Save To to select a where the videos will be saved (Phone or Card).
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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 (The check box on the upper left corner will be marked. You can select multiple pictures.) Select Options ( Select To Contacts, Postcard, or Via Bluetooth and...
Preset Msg or Recent Msg) and select Next ( and exit. (See “Entering Text” on page 41.) If you wish to include an audio message with the picture, highlight the box next to Audio and select Record ( ). Press recording time is 30 seconds.) Confirm the recipients, message, audio message, and picture.
Enter additional recipients or select Next ( continue. Use the navigation key to select one of the following and press In Phone Memory Card Online Albums Take New Picture Take New Video Text Only Display the picture you wish to send and press can select multiple pictures.) Select Next ( Tip:...
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 141), you picturemail can use your personal computer to manage your pictures.
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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 141 for information about uploading.) To view your online pictures from your phone: Select Menu >...
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Uploading Pictures To upload pictures: Press Menu > Pictures > My Albums (Thumbnail pictures will display.) Select In Phone or Memory Card 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 ( Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera...
Downloading Your Online Pictures From your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail albums display at www.sprint.com/picturemail to your phone. 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 and Videos From Your Phone”...
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Sending Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail To send an album from the online pictures menu: From the online albums display, select an album you wish to send and press Send ( Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone” on page 150.) Select Contacts and press Highlight a recipient or recipients (up to 25) and...
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Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone Select a picture from your online Picture Mail. (See “Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone” on page 150.) Select Options ( To select an option, highlight it and press Copy/Move to copy or move pictures to a selected album: Copy This to copy the selected picture to the album.
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To access your online Albums options from your Sprint PCS Phone: Display the album list in the Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail menu. (See “Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone” on page 150.) Use your navigation key to select an album (or Inbox). Select Options ( To select an option, highlight it and press Send to Contact to send the album to a contact.
Biz-Card Scan Biz Card Scan allows you to take a close up image of the text on a business card and then transfer the information to your Contacts using optical character recognition (OCR). Once the image has been captured, you have the option of scrolling through the available fields of information that were recognized by the OCR process.
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When the image is displayed, you must use your navigation key to scroll up or down to highlight the requested information and press indicating your choice will be displayed on-screen. The requested information is: Select Name: this is the name of the contact. Select Mobile: this is mobile number of the contact.
PC. Printing From Your Phone The MM-A940 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.
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Press the navigation key down to select Size. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following sizes: Default Note: These sizes are may vary and are dependent on the printer’s capabilities. Press the navigation key down to select Type. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following: Standard: prints the standard image.
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 Auto Save to select where to save pictures and videos.
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 Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia 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.
Your Multimedia Channel Options Sprint PCS Vision's Sprint TV 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. Preview Channel: This free channel lets you sample clips from all of the available channels before you make a decision to subscribe.
Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings It's easy to access and view the multimedia channel listings on your MM-A940 by Samsung from the phone's main menu. To access your media player and Channel Listings: Select Menu > Media Player > Channel Listing.
Playing a Video or Audio Clip To select and play a media clip: Select Menu > Media Player > Channel Listing. Use your keypad to enter a channel number (or use your navigation key to scroll to a channel and press My Channels: 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.
Multimedia FAQs How does my phone's Sprint TV Service differ from Sprint PCS Video Mail? Sprint TV Service lets you access high-quality video and audio clips provided by external sources. Video Mail lets you capture, upload and share videos that you personally create with your phone's built-in camcorder.
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Are the videos that I'm viewing “live” videos? It depends on the content provider. Some of the channels available through Sprint TV stream live content. Others provide media on demand with video and audio clips that are refreshed throughout the day, but that are not “live.”...
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What does it mean when the video pauses and I see the word “loading” at the bottom of the screen? This happens when the media player is in the process of loading the data necessary to play the clip. It typically occurs when there is heavy traffic on the network.
Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology In This Section Turning Bluetooth On and Off Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu Bluetooth Profiles Pairing Bluetooth Devices Sending a Contact Your Sprint PCS Phone features built-in Bluetooth technology, allowing you to share information more easily than ever before. Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets, hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth...
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.
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 Displaying your phone’s Bluetooth address.
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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.
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 – This profile functions as a wireless ear jack. When an incoming call is received, the ringer can be heard through the headset, instead of the handset.
OPP: Object Push Profile – This profile is based on the Generic Object Exchange (OBEX) profile which uses pre- defined object formats. The object formats are vcard, vcal, vmsg and vnote. Pairing Bluetooth Devices Paired Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your phone and another Bluetooth device.
Sending a Contact Bluetooth technology allows you to send a contact entry saved in your phone to another Bluetooth enabled device by pairing (establishing a connection) between the two devices. The contact information must be accepted by the other device to allow the contact information to be transferred. To send a contact: Press Contacts.
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Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using SMS Voice 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.
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.
Voicemail Notification There are several ways your Sprint PCS Phone alerts you of 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.
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 box.)
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 187. Date/Time Replay Erase Cancel Voicemail Options Your Sprint PCS Phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail.
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Press for Expert Mode. Press to turn Expert Mode on or off. Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers. Press and hold voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press to access the main voicemail menu.) Press...
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Follow the voice prompts to record and send your voice message. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Reply to a voice message received from any other Sprint PCS Voicemail user. After listening to a voice message, press Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,”...
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Continue Recording When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue recording even after you’ve stopped. Before pressing with the message you recorded, press recording. Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting.
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...
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 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 –...
Composing SMS Text Messages To compose an SMS Text message: Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Text and select the entry method you prefer. Select Contacts, Mobile #, or Email and press Enter the number or email address or select the contact and select Next ( recipients per message.) Compose a message using one of the following...
Accessing SMS Text Messages To read a SMS Text Messages: When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your navigation key to scroll down and view the entire message. To reply to a SMS Text Messages: While the message is open, select Reply ( Compose your reply or use the pre-set messages or icons.
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Using Preset Messages Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and co-workers easier than ever. To add and/or edit preset messages: Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > General > Preset Messages. Select Options ( – or – Highlight a message you wish to edit and select Options ( ) and press Erase or select Edit (...
Using SMS Voice Messaging In addition to sending and receiving SMS Text Messages, your phone is enabled with SMS Voice Messaging. With SMS Voice Messaging, you can quickly and easily send a voice message to other SMS-enabled Sprint PCS Phones or working email addresses without making a phone call.
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Composing SMS Voice Messages To compose an SMS Voice message: Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > VoiceSMS. Select Mobile # or Email to enter a recipient’s wireless phone number or email address directly or select a contact from your Contacts list. Press and select Contacts Entry.
Accessing SMS Voice Messages To play an SMS Voice 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 an SMS Voice message: From the SMS Voice inbox, press Reply ( your message after the beep.
Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding one beep. 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). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Press .
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...
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.
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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 –...
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 Sprint Power Vision Picture Phone and send them to email addresses or to other Sprint PCS Vision Phones.
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision With your Sprint Power 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 phone.
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 > Phone Number). Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: Select Menu >...
open, you are not currently in an active data session - that is, no data is being sent or received. As soon as you navigate to another page, the active session will launch and you will see the “Connecting...” message. Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect.
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Your Sprint PCS Vision connection is dormant (no data is being sent or received). Though not currently active, when dormant the phone can restart an active connection quickly; voice calls can be made and received. Your phone is not currently able to access Sprint PCS Vision service features.
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.
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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.
Sprint PCS Messaging Accessing Messaging 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.
For information and instructions about reading, replying to, and composing Sprint PCS Mail, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User’s Guide at Accessing Additional Email Providers With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services such as AOL® Mail, Yahoo!® Mail, MSN Hotmail and EarthLink®...
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 phone: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging >...
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: Press the navigation key right to launch the browser.
Downloading Premium Services Content With Sprint PCS Vision and your new Sprint Power Vision Phone, 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.
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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.
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Select an option to continue: Select Use ( 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 ( download. Press mode.
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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 display.) Scroll to highlight Download and press will download automatically.
Exploring the Web With Web access on your Sprint Power 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 Power Vision Phone anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
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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 browser menu will display in a drop- down list.) Options available under the browser menu include: Home.
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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 available 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.
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Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: Press 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 popup screen. Going to a Specific Web site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address):...
Reloading a Web Page To reload (refresh) a Web page: Press to open the browser menu. Select Refresh this Page. (The browser will reload the current Web page.) 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.
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How do I know when my phone is connected to Sprint PCS Vision services? Your phone automatically connects when Sprint PCS Vision service is used or an incoming message arrives. Your phone will also display the which Sprint Power Vision service is available, you will see the icon.
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Can I sign out of data services? You can sign out without turning off your phone; however, you will not be able to browse the Web or use other Sprint PCS Vision services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services.
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 PCS 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.
Broadband-like speeds. Your MM-A940 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.
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 Multimedia 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...
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Purchasing and Downloading Music Now that you’re in the store, you can shop for songs to purchase and download to your phone’s TransFLASH card. 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.
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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 MM-A940 (file type: AAC+), and another to download from (file type: WMA). The AAC+ files downloaded to your phone...
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Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store The Sprint Music Store not only gives you access to great music, it also gives you a place to listen to and organize your music library. Accessing the Music Player From the Sprint Music Store opening page, use your right navigation key to select the Player tab.
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.
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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 >...
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To access Movie information using On Demand: From the On Demand menu screen, highlight Movie and press . (A list of current movie titles will display.) Select a movie title and press From the Movie Title display, select an option and follow the onscreen instructions.
Using Your Sprint PCS Phone as a Modem Your Sprint Power Vision Multimedia 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.
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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 Power Vision Connection Manager icon in the system tray, then click Disconnect to end the session.
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 –...
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.
Creating Your Own Address Book You can program up to 500 phone numbers, and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them. There are four ways to update your address book: On the Web.
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,”...
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,”...
Important Safety Information In This Section General Precautions Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Radiofrequency (RF) Energy 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.
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.
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies).
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Note: Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request permission before using the phone near medical equipment. Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground.
Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. Recently, there have been some public reports of wireless phone batteries overheating, catching fire or exploding. It appears that many, if not all, of these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand batteries with unknown or questionable manufacturing standards.
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Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Sprint authorized service center. Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. Section 4A: Important Safety Information...
Radiofrequency (RF) Energy Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radiofrequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.
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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 MM-A940 are: PCS mode (Part 24): Head:0.999 W/kg; Body-worn: 1.12 W/kg FCC Radiofrequency Emission This phone meets the FCC Radiofrequency Emission Guidelines.
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 Multimedia Phone MM-A940 by Samsung® Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice...
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Section 4A: Important Safety Information...
Sec tion 4B 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. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your Sprint PCS Phone, please visit www.sprint.com...
(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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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Location Settings 56 Lock Code Changing 70 Locking Your Phone 68 Making Calls 30 Media Player 161–167 Playing Video and Audio Clips 164 Memo Pad 105 Menu Style 53 Messaging Deleting Old Messages 58 Setting Alerts 57 Signature 58 Multimedia Channel Listings 163 Channel Options 162 FAQs 165...
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Sprint PCS Power Vision Security Features 75 Sprint PCS Service Account Passwords 6 Dialing Sprint PCS Services Directory Assistance 8 Setting Up 3 Sprint PCS Vision 199–221 Applications 200 Chat 210 Downloading Content 211 FAQs 219 Home Page 202 Launching 202 Messaging 207 My Content Manager 213 Navigating the Web 205...