Page 1 ® Sprint PCS Service Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone ® MM-A800 by Samsung www.sprintpcs.com © 2005 Sprint. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, the diamond logo design, and all other Sprint marks referenced herein are trademarks of Sprint.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint ......i Introduction ......ii Section 1: Getting Started .
Page 4 Finding a Phone Number ......37 Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses ..38 Abbreviated Dialing .
Page 5 Set Floating Image ......64 Changing the Focus Effect ......64 Location Settings .
Page 6 Resetting Your Phone ......84 Reset Pictures Video Account ..... . . 84 Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services .
Page 7 Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry ....130 Dialing Sprint PCS Services ......131 2H.
Page 8 Using Lookup <Name> ......165 Using Go To <App> ......165 Using Check <Item>...
Page 9 Sending Pictures or Videos From the In Camera Folder ......199 Sending Pictures From Messaging .
Page 10 Accessing SMS Text Messages ....233 Using Preset (Canned) Messages ....235 Using Voice Dictation .
Page 11 3C. Sprint PCS Voice Command Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command ..278 Creating Your Own Address Book ....279 Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command .
Page 13: Welcome To Sprint
Welcome to Sprint Sprint has the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation. Depend on it. Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. We built our complete, nationwide network from the ground up, so all your services – whether it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS Picture Mail –...
Page 14: Introduction
Introduction This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.
Page 15: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 17: Setting Up Service
Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Setting Up Your Voicemail Sprint PCS Account Passwords Getting Help Setting up service on your new Sprint PCS Phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.
Page 18: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Service
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail, it probably has been activated;...
Page 19: Setting Up Your Voicemail
Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your Sprint PCS Phone is activated.
Page 20: Sprint Pcs Account Passwords
Sprint PCS Account Passwords As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your Sprint PCS Vision account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Page 21: Getting Help
Getting Help Visit www.sprintpcs.com You can go online to: Access your account information Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint PCS Service Plan) View and pay your bill Make your life easier by enrolling in Online Invoicing and Automatic Payment Purchase accessories Shop for the latest Sprint PCS Phones View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options...
Page 22 Receiving Automated Invoicing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing information on your Sprint PCS Account. This information includes balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. (Normal airtime usage will apply.) To access automated invoicing information: Press...
Page 23 Sprint PCS Operator Services Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. To access Sprint PCS Operator Services: Press For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at Note: Sprint PCS Operator Services may not be available in all...
Page 25: Section 2: Your Sprint Pcs Phone
Section 2 Your Sprint PCS Phone...
Page 27: Your Sprint Pcs Phone: The Basics
Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your...
Page 28: Front View Of Your Phone
Front View of Your Phone Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics...
Page 29: Key Functions
Key Functions Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone. Display Screen: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
Page 30 Numeric Keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and characters. 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.
Page 31 to return to the previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session. END Key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input.
Page 32: Viewing The Display Screen
Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings >...
Page 33 indicates that you have a new text message. indicates that the message was sent. indicates that the message failed to send. indicates that you have a pending message. indicates that the message is a draft. indicates that there is URL text contained in the text message.
Page 34 indicates that your phone is roaming. indicates that your message is locked. indicates that your phone is in web security mode. indicates that an alarm is set on your phone. indicates that a file (ringer, game, screen saver, java app, etc.) has been downloaded to your phone.
Page 35 indicates that the white balance has been set to Manual. This is used for taking pictures indoors or outdoors using your own custom settings. select to start recording a video or voice memo. indicates that a voice memo or video has been paused.
Page 36: Features Of Your Sprint Pcs Phone
Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Phone. The Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone MM-A800 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 features and provides page numbers where you can find out more: Digital dual-band capability allows you to make and...
Page 37 Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging provide quick and convenient messaging capabilities (page 260 and page 232, respectively). Sprint PCS Voice Command lets you dial phone numbers by speaking someone’s name or the digits of their phone number (page 277). Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can be downloaded to make your Sprint PCS Phone as unique as you are (page 265).
Page 38: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press and hold Once your phone is on, it may display “Looking for Service,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode –...
Page 39: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. The standard battery provides up to 4.0 hours of continuous digital talk time. When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks.
Page 40 Installing the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery: To install, insert the battery into the top of the opening at a 45-degree angle and gently press down until the battery snaps into place. Line up the tabs and slide the cover until it snaps into place.
Page 41 Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. Gently slide the protective cover to reveal the battery. Push the release button located near the bottom of the battery.
Page 42 Charging the Battery Your Sprint PCS Phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you will lose all the information you were just working on.
Page 43: Displaying Your Phone Number
Using the Charger To use the travel charger provided with your phone: Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s power interface connector and the other end into an electrical outlet. A red indicator light on the phone lets you know the battery is charging.
Page 44: Making And Answering Calls
Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Placing a call from your Sprint PCS Phone is as easy as making a call from any land line phone. Just enter the number and press calls. To make a call using your keypad: Make sure your phone is on.
Page 45: Dialing Options
Dialing Options When you enter numbers in standby mode, a number of options are available to you. Press Options ( the following actions: Send Msg: allows you to send a text message with attachments to the number being dialed. Dial: Dials the number or digits displayed. Save: Enter a seven-ten digit number (phone number and area code) and press number in your Contact List.
Page 46: 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 your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by sliding the phone open or by pressing any number key.
Page 47: Missed Call Notification
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 Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming.
Page 48: Calling Emergency Numbers
To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode: Press Highlight Call History and press Press Highlight the entry you wish to view and press Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial ), even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted.
Page 49: End-Of-Call Options
(5) Call History checks your call log for Outgoing, Incoming, Missed, and All Recent calls. You can also erase the logs from this menu. (6) Voice Memo allows you to record incoming audio from your conversation. (For more information, see “Managing Voice Memos”...
Page 50: Saving A Phone Number
Saving a Phone Number Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 500 Contacts entries. Each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see Section 2G: “Using Contacts” on page 121.) To save a number from standby mode: Enter a phone number and press Select New Entry or Existing Entry and press...
Page 51: Finding A Phone Number
Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that end in a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: While in standby mode, enter three or more of the last digits of the phone number. (The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes.) for Options and select Find.
Page 52: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press 2sec Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds.
Page 53: Abbreviated Dialing
Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five or six- digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that matches the five or six digit prefix, and the number is dialed.
Page 54: Dialing From Contacts
Dialing From Contacts To dial directly from a Contacts entry: Press Enter the first few letters of the Contact name using the numeric keypad. The matching contact is automatically highlighted. Press Note If the desired entry contains more than one phone number, scroll left or right to display the icon for the number you wish to call and press TALK to make the call.
Page 55: Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing
Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing You can store up to ninety-nine numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 2-9 or two key presses for locations 10-99.
Page 56: Using Plus (+) Code Dialing
Using Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing calls within the United States you can automatically use Plus Code Dialing to enter 011 for international calls. To make a call using Plus Code Dialing: Press and hold phone. Dial the country code and phone number you’re calling and press international dialing will automatically be dialed, followed by the country code and the phone number...
Page 57: Entering Text
Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your Sprint PCS Phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging).
Page 58: Entering Text Using Alpha(Ezi)
Entering Text Using Alpha(eZi) eZiTap is a predictive text input system that allows you to enter complete words using very few key strokes. When using the eZiTap text input system, upon pressing a few keys several words are displayed as possible matches to the word being entered.
Page 59 Alpha(eZi) Dictionary A custom dictionary can be created that holds up to 400 different words. If the default eZiTap database does contain a word, it can be added to the dictionary for future use. When the word is not found, a message is displayed with a single tone notifying you that a custom word can be entered using the standard text input mode.
Page 60 Key Assignments of Alpha(eZi) The following keys assignments are available in Alpha(eZi) on the MM-A800: Enter letters for word prediction in eZiTap. Enters punctuation. Scroll up or down through predicted word Candidates Confirm predicted word candidate. Delete key sequence. Input Mode. Each press will advance to the following mode: 1.
Page 61: Ezitap Settings
eZiTap Settings eZiTap settings allow you to configure the available options for the eZiTap application. To access the eZiTap settings: for Menu. Press Select Settings ( Select eZiTap Settings ( settings: Prediction: allows you to turn on or off the option to display the eZiTap character input option.
Page 62: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad
Help: displays an informative help file to assist you in using eZiTap. Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad Note: Alpha mode is available only while in the Contacts menu or when the Alpha(eZi) prediction feature has been disabled. To enter characters by tapping the keypad: Select the Alpha mode.
Page 63: Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, Preset Messages And Recent Messages
T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 Space Shift Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, Preset Messages and Recent Messages To enter numbers: Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 43.). To enter symbols: Select the Symbols mode.
Page 64 Note: Preset messages make composing text messages even easier by allowing you to enter common messages, such as Meet me at, Lets get lunch, or a customized preset messages of your own. (For more information on Preset messages, please see “Managing Preset Messages” on page 68.) To enter recent messages: Select the Recent Msg mode.
Page 65: Controlling Your Phone's Settings
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings Display Settings Location Settings Messaging Settings Airplane Mode TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service Phone Setup Options Using the menu options available on your Sprint PCS Phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.
Page 66: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual contact entries, types of calls, Scheduler entries, and types of messages. Single Tones are non-polyphonic traditional style ring tones. Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types. Melodies includes a variety of standard musical melodies.
Page 67 Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your Sprint PCS Phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings. These options allow you to identify incoming calls by the ring. To select a ringer type for voice calls: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Sounds (...
Page 68 Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select Ringer Type ( Select Messages ( Select Voicemail ( Mail ( Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired ringer category and press Use your navigation key up or down to scroll through the available ringers.
Page 69 Selecting Ringer Types for Schedule To select a ringer type for messages: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select Ringer Type ( Select Schedule ( Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired ringer category and press Use your navigation key up or down to scroll through the available ringers.
Page 70: Selecting A Key Tone
Selecting a Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the type and length of audible tones accompanying a key press. (Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems.) To select a tone type: Press Menu ( Select Settings (...
Page 71: Adjusting The Phone's Volume Settings
To select a key tone length: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select Tone Length ( Select Short or Long and press Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment.
Page 72: Alert Notification
Alert Notification Your Sprint PCS Phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, or when a call has been connected. To enable or disable alert sounds: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select Alerts (...
Page 73: Volume
Volume You can set individual ringer volume level for Text Messages, Picture Mail, or Voice Mail or use the ringer volume set for the incoming calls. If the volume level is set for Use Ringer Volume, you can control the volume settings in idle mode using the volume keys located on the side of the phone.
Page 74: Display Settings
Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to fourteen characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting (“Sprint PCS”), or you may enter your own custom greeting.
Page 75: Changing The Backlight Time Length
Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are lit after any key press is made. To change the backlight setting: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Display ( Select Backlight ( Select Main Display ( Mode (...
Page 76: Changing The Screen Saver
Changing the Screen Saver Your new Sprint PCS Phone offers options for what you see on the display screen while in standby mode. To change the display images: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Display ( Select Screen Saver ( Select Preset Images, Downloads, My Pictures, or My Videos and press Press the navigation key left or right to view the...
Page 77: Changing The Background
Changing the Background Your new Sprint PCS Phone offers options for what you see as the background image on the menu screen. To change the background image: Press Menu ( Select Options ( Select Background ( Select Preset Images, Downloads, or My Pictures and press Select the desired background and select Assign ( Setting the Foreground Image...
Page 78: Set Floating Image
Set Floating Image The floating images are displayed on the idle screen in addition to the background image. To select a floating image: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Display ( Select Set Floating ( Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired image and press Changing the Focus Effect Your new Sprint PCS Phone offers options for what you...
Page 79: Location Settings
Location Settings Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.
Page 80: 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 260.) Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a...
Page 81 Deleting Old Messages You can have old messages deleted automatically when your inbox becomes full. Press Menu ( Select Messaging ( Select Settings ( Select Auto-Erase ( Select Yes or No and press Adding a Customized Signature Each message you send can have a customized signature to reflect your personality.
Page 82 Managing Preset Messages Your phone is preset with ten messages and ten empty spaces for custom messages to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as “Where are you?, ” “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at,” can be customized or deleted to suit your needs.
Page 83: Airplane Mode
Enter your canned message (see “Entering Text” on page 43), and press Done ( will be added to the beginning of the list.) Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Memo Pad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.
Page 84: Tty Use With Sprint Pcs Service
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices.
Page 85 Press the navigation key up or down to select Enable TTY or Disable TTY and press Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon. If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired. IMPORTANT 911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends that TTY users make...
Page 86: Phone Setup Options
Phone Setup Options Launch Pad Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key to a favorite or often-used function. Pressing one of the navigation keys in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcut. To assign your shortcut key: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Launch Pad (...
Page 87: Call Answer Mode
Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether you want to be required to press press any number key, or simply slide the phone open. To set call answer mode: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Others ( Select Call Answer (...
Page 88: Display Language
Select Auto Answer ( To select an option, highlight it and press No to disable Auto-Answer. Yes to answer calls automatically when the phone is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately). Remember, your phone will answer calls in Auto-Answer mode even if you are not present.
Page 89: Setting Your Phone's Security
Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Using Special Numbers Erasing Contacts Erasing Downloads Resetting Your Phone Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision By using the security settings on your Sprint PCS Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility.
Page 90: Accessing The Security Menu
Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Security ( Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.
Page 91: Unlocking Your Phone
Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: From standby mode, press Enter your lock code. Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Security ( Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Change Lock ( Enter your new lock code and press Next (...
Page 92: Lock Pic/Video
Lock Pic/Video When your pictures or videos are locked you are unable to access the camera or camcorder to take pictures or videos without first entering a password. You are required to enter a password prior to accessing the Pictures Video menu.
Page 93: Lock Service
Lock Service This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and Sprint PCS Vision services. When you enable Lock Services, you are unable to make new calls (excluding emergency numbers) or access the Sprint PCS Vision services until the lock has been disabled in the Security menu.
Page 94: Using Special Numbers
Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both directories).
Page 95: Erasing Contacts
Erasing Contacts You can quickly and easily erase all of your Contacts. To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Security ( Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase Contacts ( If you are certain you would like to erase all of your...
Page 96: Erasing Downloads
Erasing Downloads You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all items you have downloaded to your phone. To erase all downloads: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Security ( Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase Downloads ( If you are certain that you would like to erase all...
Page 97: Erase Pictures And Video
Erase Pictures and Video You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all pictures/videos saved to your phone. To erase all Pictures and Videos: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Security ( Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase Pic/Video ( If you are certain that you would like to erase all...
Page 98: Resetting Your Phone
Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. (Contacts, are not erased.) To reset your phone: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Security ( Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Reset Phone ( If you are certain that you would like to restore all of...
Page 99: Security Features For Sprint Pcs Vision
If you are certain that you would like to reset your Pictures Video account, select Yes and press Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services without turning off your phone;...
Page 100 To enable Sprint PCS Vision services: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select PCS Vision ( Select Enable Vision ( Select Connect and press Select Yes to enable Vision service and press ) to access the main menu. ). (A message will appear.) Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security...
Page 101: Controlling Your Roaming Experience
Controlling Your Roaming Experience In This Section Understanding Roaming Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Your new Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone MM-A800 by Samsung works anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and allows you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital...
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 Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( ). Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
Page 103 Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide 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.
Page 104: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your dual-band phone to control your roaming experience.
Page 105: Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network: the on- screen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call.
Page 106 To place roaming calls with Call Guard on: From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven- digit number and press Press To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: Press Press Reminder: Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience to confirm Roaming Rate.
Page 107: Navigating Through Menus
Navigating Through Menus In This Section Menu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing the Menus Every function and feature of your Sprint PCS Phone can be accessed through an on-screen menu. This section is a road map to using your Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone MM-A800 by Samsung.
Page 108: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation The navigation key on your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down.
Page 109: Viewing The Menus
Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press To return to standby mode: Press Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram Options Press for Options to display the following: 1: Menu Style 1: 3x3 Style 2: Rotation Style 2: Focus Effect 1: Drops 2: Ripple Water...
Page 110 2: Portrait 3: Scenic 4: Sports 5: Vivid 6: Macro 2: Flash 1: Off 2: On this shot 3: Always 3: Self-Timer 1: Off 2: 5 sec 3: 10 sec 4: Multi-Shot 1: Series Shot 2: Divided Shot 5: Fun Tools 1: Fun Frames 1: Off 2: PlayRoom...
Page 111 3: Cloudy 4: Tungsten 5: Fluorescent 6: Manual 2: Metering 1: Average 2: Spot 7: Settings 1: Auto Focus (On/Off) 2: Resolution 1: 2M 2: 1M 3: 800 4: 640 5: 320 3: Storage 1: Phone 2: Card 4: Quality 1: Fine 2: Normal 3: Economy...
Page 112 Options Press to display the following options: 1: Movie Light 1: Off 2: On This Movie 3: Always On 2: Self-Timer 1: Off 2: 5 sec 3: 10 sec 3: Color Tones 1: Auto 2: Monochrome 3: Sepia 4: Green 5: Aqua 6: Antique 7: Cool...
Page 113 3: Biz-Card Scan 4: My Pictures 1: In Camera 2: Memory Card 3: Saved to Phone 5: My Videos 1: In Camcorder 2: Memory Card 3: Saved to Phone 6: Online Albums 1: View Albums 2: Upload Pictures 3: Upload Videos 7: Pictbridge Print 8: Settings and Info 1: Auto Save to...
Page 114 Messaging 1: Send Message 1: Text 2: Picture 1: In Camera 2: Memory Card 3: New Picture 3: Video 1: In Camcorder 2: Memory Card 3: New Video 2: Text Message 1: Inbox 2: Outbox 3: Drafts 4: Send Text 3: Picture Mail 1: Inbox 2: Send Picture...
Page 115 1: None 2: Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx) 3: Other 3: Preset Messages 1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message. 2: Call me 3: Where are you? 4: Can you pick up 5: Meet me at 6: Let’s get lunch. 7: The meeting has been cancelled.
Page 116 1: Off 2: Once 3: Every 2 min 6: Save in Outbox (Yes/No) 7: Auto-Erase (Yes/No) Tools 1: Voice Service 2: Voice Memo 1: Record 2: Review 3: Erase All (Yes/No) 3: Today 4: Scheduler 5: Task List 6: Memo Pad 7: World Time 1: Set DST 8: Alarm Clock...
Page 117 1: Screen Saver 1: Preset Images 1: Image Gallery 01 2: Image Gallery 02 3: Image Gallery 03 4: Image Gallery 04 5: Image Gallery 05 2: Downloads 1: Images 2: Videos 3: My Pictures 1: In Camera 2: Memory Card 3: Saved to Phone 4: My Video 1: In Camcorder...
Page 118 1: Preset Animation 2: Downloads 3: My Pictures 5: Greeting 1: Sprint PCS 2: Custom 6: Backlight 1: Main Display 1: Slider-up 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 4: 8 seconds 2: Keypad 1: Slider-up 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 4: 8 seconds 5: Off 3: Pwr Save Mode (On/Off)
Page 119 6: App. Volume 1: Volume 1: Use Ringer Volume 2: Separate Volume 2: Game Vibrate (on/off) 2: Ringer Type 1: Voice Calls 1: With Caller ID 2: No Caller ID 2: Messages 1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Picture Mail 3: Schedule 1: Single Tones 2: Ring Tones...
Page 120 5: Tone Length 1: Short 2: Long 3: PCS Vision 1: Enable/Disable Vision 2: Net Guard (On/Off) 3: Update Profile 4: Voice Service 1: Choice Lists 1: Automatic 2: Always On 3: Always Off 2: Sensitivity 1: Reject More 2: Recommended 3: Reject Less 3: Digit Dialing 1: Adapt Digits...
Page 121 3: Tutorial 6: Voice Launch 1: Talk Key 2: Talk Key and Slide Up 7: About 5: Security 1: Lock Phone 1: Unlocked 2: On Power-Up 3: Lock Now 2: Lock Pic/Video (On/Off) 3: Lock Services 1: Voice: Lock/Unlock 2: PCS Vision: Lock/Unlock 4: Change Lock 5: Special # 1: Empty...
Page 122 4: Scheduler 5: Voice Memo 6: Ringer Type 7: Calculator 8: Display 9: Alarms 10: Downloads 11: Mediaplayer 12: Web 13: Inbox 14: Send Text 15: Missed Events 2: Down Key 1: Voice Service 2: Contacts 3: Messaging 4: Scheduler 5: Voice Memo 6: Ringer Type 7: Calculator...
Page 123 7: Calculator 8: Display 9: Alarms 10: Downloads 11: Mediaplayer 12: Web 13: Inbox 14: Send Text 15: Missed Events 4: Right Key 1: Voice Service 2: Contacts 3: Messaging 4: Scheduler 5: Voice Memo 6: Ringer Type 7: Calculator 8: Display 9: Alarms 10: Downloads...
Page 124 2: Talk Key 3: Slider-up 5: Auto Answer (Car Kit/Headset) (Yes/No) 6: Language 1: English 2: Español 7: Airplane Mode (On/Off/On Power Up) 8: Location (On/Off) 9: Key Guard 1: Slider Down 2: After 5 Seconds 3: Off 0: TTY 1: Enable TTY 2: Disable TTY 9: Phone Info...
Page 125 1: None 2: Spanish 8: Insert Space (On/Off) 9: Help 1: eZiTap? 2: Example 3: Keypad Guide 4: eZiTap Settings Downloads 1: Games 1: Get New Games 2: My Content Manager Games 3: JAMDAT Solitaire Deluxe Demo 4: Ms. PAC-MAN Demo 5: Tetris Deluxe Demo 2: Ringers 1: Get New Ringers...
Page 126 1: Unassigned 2: Family 3: Friends 4: Colleague 5: VIPs 6: Empty 7: Empty 6: Services 1: Account Info 2: Customer Service 3: Dir Assist InUse Menu Press the right 1: Key Mute/Unmute 2: Contacts 3: Messaging 4: 3-Way Call 5: Call History 6: Voice Memo 7: Tools...
Page 127: Managing Call History
Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History Call History Options Making a Call From Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your Sprint PCS Phone, and missed calls.
Page 128: 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 129: Call History Options
Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts).
Page 130: Making A Call From Call History
Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: Press Menu ( Select Call History ( Select Outgoing Calls ( Missed Calls ( Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No Caller ID or Restricted.
Page 131: Saving A Phone Number From Call History
Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 500 Contacts entries. Each entry’s name can contain up to twenty characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press Options ( Select Save ( Select New Entry to create a new internal Contacts...
Page 132: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History
Note: You cannot save phone numbers from calls identified as No Caller ID or Restricted. 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.
Page 133: Erasing Call History
Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options” on page 115. To erase Call History: Press Menu ( Select Call History ( Select Outgoing Calls ( Missed Calls ( Select Options ( Select Erase or Erase All. If you are certain you want to erase the call history, select Yes and press Section 2F: Managing Call History...
Page 134 Section 2F: Managing Call History...
Page 135: Using Contacts
Using Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contact Entry Finding Contact Entries Contact Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Editing a Contact Entry Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Secret Contact Entries Dialing Sprint PCS Services Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch...
Page 136: Adding A New Contacts Entry
Adding a New Contacts Entry Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 500 Contact entries. Each entry’s name can contain up to twenty characters. To add a new entry: Press Menu ( Select Contacts ( Select Add New Entry ( Enter a name for the new entry, press the navigation key down to highlight the desired label.
Page 137: Assigning A Group Entry
Assigning a Group Entry Once you save a contact entry, you can select between five different group listings for the entry. By assigning a contact to a group, you can also search easily by using just a group search instead. Assigning a Contact to a Group Press Contacts ( Highlight the desired contact and press...
Page 138: Finding Contact Entries
Finding Contact Entries There are several ways to display your Contact entries: by name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find Contact entries by name: Press Menu (...
Page 139 Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: Press Menu ( Select Contacts ( Select Speed Dial #s ( Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order.
Page 140: Contact Entry Options
Contact Entry Options To edit a Contact entry’s information, display the entry and press Edit ( press [Add Photo] to add a photo to the entry. (See “Saved to Phone Folder Options” on page 186.) [Add number] to add a phone number to the entry. (See “Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry”...
Page 141: Adding A Phone Number To A Contact Entry
Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry To add a phone number to an entry: Display a Contact entry (See “Finding Contact Entries” on page 124). Press Edit ( Press the navigation key down until the desired label is highlighted. Enter the new phone number and press Press Done ( Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number...
Page 142: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing” on page 41. Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new Contact entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry, or when you edit an existing number.
Page 143: Editing A Contact Entry
To assign a Speed Dial number to an existing phone number: Press Menu ( Select Contacts ( Select Speed Dial #s ( Highlight the desired entry and press Highlight the contact you wish to assign a speed dial number, and press Editing a Contact Entry To make changes to an entry: Display an internal Contact entry.
Page 144: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contact entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 52.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Display a Contact entry.
Page 145: Dialing Sprint Pcs Services
Dialing Sprint PCS Services Your Contacts are preprogrammed with phone numbers for various Sprint PCS Services. To dial a service from your Contacts: Press Menu ( Select Contacts ( Select Services ( Select Account Info ( Dir Assist ( To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad: Dial the appropriate service number: Customer Service –...
Page 146 Section 2G: Using Contacts...
Page 147: Using The Phone's Scheduler And Tools
Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools In This Section Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Using Your Phone’s Tools Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle.
Page 148: Using Your Phone's Scheduler
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Scheduler ( Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event.
Page 149 Press the navigation key down to highlight the Alert field. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following alert notifications: No Alarm, On Time, 10min before, 30min before, or 1Hr before Press the navigation key down to highlight the Repeat Status field.
Page 150: Event Alerts
Press Done ( Event Alerts There are several ways your Sprint PCS Phone alerts you of scheduled events: By playing the assigned ringer type. By illuminating the backlight. By flashing the LED. 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.
Page 151: Viewing Events
Viewing Events To view your scheduled events: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Scheduler ( Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which you would like to view events and select View ( ). (If you have events scheduled for the selected day, they will be listed in chronological order).
Page 152: Going To Today's Calendar Menu
Going to Today’s Calendar Menu The Today menu allows you to view the events for the day. It also allows you to schedule new Events, Tasks, or Countdowns without navigating to the different menus for each of these functions. To access the today menu: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Today (...
Page 153: Erasing A Day's Events
Adding a New Countdown Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Today ( Select the Count tab and select Add New ( Enter the Countdown Description and select Next ( Enter the Time and Date and select Done ( Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: Press Menu ( Select Tools (...
Page 154: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock
Note: If the day for which you are erasing events contains a repeating event, you will receive the following prompt: “This is a recurring event <event name>.” Select Erase this to erase a single occurrence, Erase all to erase all occurrences of the event, or Cancel to cancel the deletion of the repeating event.
Page 155: Using Your Phone's Memo Pad
Press the navigation key down to highlight the Repeat field. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following: Daily, Once, Mon to Fri, or Sat & Sun Press the navigation key down to highlight the Snooze Interval field.
Page 156: Memo Skin
Memo Skin This option allows you to set a background image or skin to the memo. To set a memo skin: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Memo Pad ( Highlight the desired memo and press Select Options ( Select Set Skin ( Press the navigation key left or right to display Puppy, Cat, Flower, New York, Snowboard, Christmas, One Sweet...
Page 157 To read a saved memo: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Memo Pad ( Highlight a memo and press To delete saved memos: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Memo Pad ( Highlight a memo and select Options ( Select Erase ( Erase All ( Select Yes to confirm and press...
Page 158: Using Your Phone's Tools
Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your Sprint PCS Phone offers useful and entertaining tools. 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.
Page 159 To record a conversation during a phone call: During a call, select Options ( Select Voice Memo ( displayed on the screen to indicating the amount of time a single voice memo can be recorded.) To pause the memo, select Pause ( recording, select Resume ( To finish recording, select Done ( Tip:...
Page 160 To erase an individual memo: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Voice Memo ( Select Review ( Highlight the desired memo to erase and select Options ( Select Erase ( Select Yes and press To erase all voice memos: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Voice Memo (...
Page 161: Using The Task List
Using the Task List Your phone comes with a built-in task list to allow you to keep track of important items. To use the task list: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Task List ( Select Add New ( Note: If there are no existing task lists already saved, the new task screen will automatically be displayed.
Page 162 Viewing a Saved Task Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Task List ( Highlight a task and press Deleting a Task Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Task List ( Highlight a task and select Options ( Select Erase ( Erase All ( Select Yes to confirm and press Setting the State...
Page 163: World Time
World Time To view the time in over twenty different locations: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select World Time ( Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through different time zones. Note: You can turn on or off Daylight Savings Time by pressing the left softkey to select Set DST.
Page 164: Countdown
Press Press Enter the second number and press Equals (=). Countdown Countdown allows you to enter a future date and time into the phone and then see the amount of days, hours, and minutes until that time is reached. To set up a new countdown: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Press...
Page 165 To view a countdown: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( for Countdown. Press Highlight the desired countdown and press Note: When viewing an existing countdown, press the navigation key left or right to cycle between the other countdown entries. Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools ) to access the main menu.
Page 166 Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools...
Page 167: Using Your Phone's Voice Services
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section New Features Using Voice-Activated Dialing Using Call <Name or #> Using Send Text <Name> Using Lookup <Name> Using Go To <App> Using Check <Item> Your Sprint PCS Phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice.
Page 168: New Features
New Features Your MM-A800’s voice recognition feature lets you perform many of your phone's functions using just your voice. If you have used VoiceSignal voice recognition on previous Sprint PCS Phones, please review the following list of enhancements. Natural one-step commands - Instead of a series of commands, you can now issue single voice commands to accomplish a variety of complex tasks.
Page 169 “Go To Calendar”: Launches the “Calendar” application. “Go To Downloads”: Displays the “Downloads” menu. Voice commands for checking phone status - With a single command, you can have the phone play back and display its phone number, the current signal strength, network coverage, battery level, or all of the above.
Page 170: Using Voice-Activated Dialing
Using Voice-Activated Dialing Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the pre-designated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired function.
Page 171 Voice Launch Voice Launch allows you to configure how to launch Voice-Activated dialing. To access voice launch: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Voice Service ( Select Voice Launch ( Select Talk Key or Talk Key and Slide Up and press Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services ) to access the main menu.
Page 172: Using Call
Using Call <Name or #> You can voice dial from your phone with a single command by saying “Call” followed by a name or nickname (see contact list documentations for details) and (optionally) a label stored in your contact list, or “Call” followed by a valid phone number.

Page 173: Calling Phone Numbers (Digit Dialing)
Calling Nicknames Your Contact List incorporates a field called “Nickname.” When you add a nickname to a contact, you can say the contact's name or nickname when using the voice features. For example, if you have a contact, “John Smith” stored in your contact list, and you add, “Dad”...
Page 174 accuracy will find no additional benefit to performing the Adapt Digit adaptation. After you adapt Digit Dial, your phone will be customized to your voice. Other people will not be able to use Digit Dial on your phone unless they reset the phone to factory defaults.
Page 175 Select Adapt Digits ( phone 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 176: Using Choice Lists
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 Press Menu ( Select Settings (...
Page 177: Enabling/Disabling Choice Lists
Enabling/Disabling Choice Lists You can customize whether the Voice Recognition feature displays a list of top voice recognition choices or automatically dials the first number, without displaying a choice list. To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Voice Service ( Select Choice Lists (...
Page 178: 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 the number you want to send it to.

Page 179: 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 MM-A800 Contacts application for the specified contact is displayed.

Page 180: 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 181 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 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services No Coverage - When handset is scanning.
Page 182 Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services...
Page 183: Using The Built-In Camera And Camcorder
Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder In This Section Taking Pictures Storing Pictures Printing Pictures Using PictBridge Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Biz Card Scan The built-in camera on your MM-A800 by Samsung gives you the ability to take full-color digital pictures and videos, view them using the phone’s display, and instantly share them with your family and friends or store them for later use.
Page 184: 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. The resolution of your picture varies depending of if the slider is open or closed.
Page 185 Using the phone’s LCD as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject. (Press auto-focus function and then take the picture or continue on to step 6.) Press Capture ( the shutter sounds. (The picture will automatically be saved in the In Camera folder unless you set your phone to save directly to a memory card.) To return to camera mode to take another picture, press...
Page 186 To take a picture with the phone closed: Press and hold the side camera button. Press Point the camera lens at your subject. (You can check the picture framing through the display screen. Press to activate the auto-focus function and take the picture or continue on to step 4.) Note: When you are using the display as a view finder, the image...
Page 187: Creating Your Sprint Pcs Picture Mail Password
Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password The first time you use any of the picture management options involving the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site, you will need to establish a Sprint PCS Picture Mail password through your Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone. This password will also allow you to sign in to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site at and manage your uploaded pictures and albums.
Page 188: Camera Mode Options
share pictures and access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site. Camera Mode Options When the phone is in camera mode, press Options ( display the following: Picture Mode allows you to select between Auto, Portrait, Scenic, Sports, Vivid, or Macro. Flash to activate the flash.
Page 189 modified based on the location of the spot in the middle of the view finder. Settings to select Auto-Focus, Resolution, Storage, Quality, Shutter Sound, and Hide Icons. (See “Selecting Camera Settings” on page 180 for details.) Review Pictures launches your phone’s In Camera folder (see “In Camera Folder”...
Page 190 On This Shot to activate the flash for one shot. Always to activate the flash for all pictures. Setting the Self-Timer To activate the Self-Timer: From camera mode, press Options ( Highlight Self-Timer and press the navigation key up or down to select the desired length of delay (Off, 10 seconds, 5 seconds) and press Press successful, the view finder focus points will...
Page 191 Taking Series Shots This feature allows you to take up to ten continuous shots of one moment or up to sixteen divided shots that fit into one image. An icon is displayed in the viewfinder when taking either series or divided shots. To take series shots: From camera mode, press Options ( Highlight Multi-Shot.
Page 192 Press Capture ( the pictures. (The Multiple Shots folder will display up to nine thumbnail pictures per screen.). Note: After taking multiple shots, the pictures are automatically saved in the In Camera folder or memory card based on settings. (See “In Camera Folder” on page 181 for details.) Fun Frames Allows you to choose from several frame overlays for your image.
Page 193 Color Tones Allows you to choose a custom color tone for your images. The available options are: Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture for the best color quality available. Monochrome: Changes the picture to black and white. Sepia: Adds a sepia tint to the picture. This is the common orange tint that was popular back in early photography.
Page 194: Selecting Camera Settings
To use the zoom: From camera mode, press the navigation up or down to adjust the zoom. Press Capture ( the picture. (The picture will automatically be saved in the In Camera folder based on your storage setting.) Selecting Camera Settings To select your camera settings: From camera mode, press Options ( Press the navigation key left or right to select Settings.
Page 195: Storing Pictures
Storing Pictures Your phone’s picture storage area is called My Pictures. There are three types of folders in My Pictures that can be used separately according to your needs: In Camera (see below) Memory Card (see page 182) Saved to Phone (see page 185) In Camera Folder Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In Camera folder.
Page 196: Memory Card
Memory Card TransFLASH memory is a type of removable flash memory card designed specifically for mobile phones. Your MM-A800 supports TransFLASH memory which allows you to save images or videos to the memory card instead of to the memory in your phone. Note: The MM-A800 comes with a 32MB TransFLASH memory card with SD adapter to allow you to transfer your images...
Page 197: In Camera Folder Options
To review your stored pictures in the Memory Card folder: Press Menu ( Select Pictures Video ( Select My Pictures ( Select Memory Card and press Note: If there are multiple directories listed on the card, press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired directory and press OK.
Page 198 Note: If this is the first time you have accessed the Sprint PCS Picture Mail account, you will be prompted to create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password. See “Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password” on page 173. Assign to display the currently highlighted picture for picture ID, incoming call, or screen saver.
Page 199: Saved To Phone Folder
Camera Mode allows you to switch to camera mode to take additional pictures. Thumbnail/Expand to switch the display from expanded view to thumbnail view (up to nine pictures per screen). Saved to Phone Folder When you assign or download a picture, it will automatically be saved in the Saved to Phone folder.
Page 200: Saved To Phone Folder Options
To view pictures stored in the Saved to Phone folder: Press Menu ( Select Pictures Video ( Select My Pictures ( Highlight Saved to Phone and press Use your navigation key to view and scroll through the pictures. Saved to Phone Folder Options When you are viewing the Saved to Phone folder, press Assign ( ) to display the following options:...
Page 201: Printing Pictures Using Pictbridge
Printing Pictures Using PictBridge PictBridge is an industry standard established by CIPA that enables a range of digital photo solutions including direct photo printing from a digital camera to a printer without the need for a PC. Note: The USB cable included with the MM-A800 is intended for PictBridge printing only.
Page 202 Highlight the desired image and select Next ( select multiple images, press mark next to each image selected.) Highlight Copies and press the navigation key left or right to select the desired number of copies to print. Press the navigation key down to select Size. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following sizes: Letter...
Page 203: 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: Press Menu ( Select Pictures Video ( Video menu. Select Camcorder ( (Additional video options are available through the video mode Options menu.
Page 204: Video Mode Options
Play to play the recorded video. Upload to upload the video to an online album Assign to assign the video as a movie ID, screen saver, or incoming call. Erase to delete the video or all videos saved in the phone.
Page 205 Setting the Movie Light To set the movie light: From camcorder mode, press Options ( Select Movie Light ( Select Off, On This Movie, or Always On and press Setting the Self-Timer To activate the Self-Timer: From camcorder mode, press Options ( Select Self-Timer ( Highlight the length of delay you want the timer to use (Off, 5 sec or 10 sec) and press...
Page 206 Color Tones Allow you to choose a custom color tone for your video clips. The available options are: Auto: Automatically adjusts the video for the best color quality available. Monochrome: Changes the video to black and white. Sepia: Adds a sepia tint to the video. This is the common orange tint that was popular back in early photography.
Page 207: Controls
Controls The controls menu allow you to set the white balance settings associated with the video clip. To select your control settings: From camcorder mode, press Options ( Select Controls ( Highlight White Balance and press Use the navigation key to select the desired settings and press Using the Zoom This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you...
Page 208: Selecting Video Settings
Selecting Video Settings To select your camcorder settings: From camcorder mode, press Options ( Select Settings ( Press the navigation key down to highlight one of the following options and press Quality to select the picture quality setting (Fine, Normal, or Economy). Save Video To selects the default location of where to save video clips.
Page 209: Storing Videos
Storing Videos Your phone’s video storage area is called My Videos. There are three types of folders in My Videos that can be used separately according to your needs: In Camcorder (see below) Memory Card (see page 196) Saved to Phone (see page 198) In Camcorder Folder Once a video is recorded, it is automatically saved to the In Camcorder folder.
Page 210: Memory Card
Memory Card Your MM-A800 utilizes TransFLASH memory which allows you to save images or videos to the memory card instead of to the memory in your phone. To setup your camcorder to save video clips to the memory card: Press Menu ( Select Pictures Video ( Select Settings and Info ( Select Auto Save to (...
Page 211: In Camcorder Folder Options
In Camcorder Folder Options When you are viewing the images in the In Camcorder or Memory Card folder, press Options ( following options: Play to play the highlighted video clip. Upload to upload video clips from the In camcorder folder to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site www.sprint.com/picturemail settings, you may be prompted to accept a Sprint PCS Vision connection.
Page 212: Saved To Phone Folder
Erase to delete video clips in the In Camera, Memory Card, or Saved to Phone folder. Select Erase Selection or Erase All. Note: Deleting pictures will free up memory space in your phone to enable you to take more pictures. Once deleted, pictures cannot be uploaded to your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail account or saved to the Saved to Phone folder.
Page 213: Sending Sprint Pcs Picture Mail
Select Copy/Move ( following: Copy Selection Copy All Move Selection Move All Select Saved to Phone and press video will be saved to the Saved to Phone folder.) Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Once you’ve taken a picture or a video, you can use the messaging capabilities of your Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone to instantly share it with family and friends.
Page 214 Highlight the picture or video mail clip you wish to send and select Send Msg ( Select one of the following options and press Phone# to enter a mobile phone number directly. Email to enter an email address directly. Contacts to select recipients from your Contacts. Highlight a recipient and press Other Services to select from a list of other popular services.
Page 215: Sending Pictures From Messaging
To change a recipient, highlight the recipient, press the appropriate softkey, and follow the instructions to select or edit the recipient. To change the text message, scroll to Text Message and press the appropriate softkey. To change the voice memo, highlight the box next to Audio and press the appropriate softkey to display options: Select Send (...
Page 216 Tip: To take and send a new picture from Messaging, select New Picture during step 5 above, take the new picture, press Next (right softkey), and follow steps 6-11 in “Sending Pictures or Videos From the In Camera Folder” on page 199.
Page 217: Managing Sprint Pcs Picture Mail
Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web Site Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail account at www.sprint.com/picturemail on page 183), you can use your personal computer to manage your pictures.
Page 218: Managing Online Pictures And Videos From Your Phone
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 www.sprint.com/picturemail Options” on page 183 for information about uploading.) To view your online pictures from your phone: Press Menu ( Select Pictures Video ( Shortcut:...
Page 219: Uploading Pictures Or Videos
Uploading Pictures or Videos To upload pictures or Videos: Press Menu ( Select Pictures Video ( Select Online Albums ( Select Upload Pictures or Upload Videos and press (Thumbnail pictures will display.) Select the picture(s) or video(s) you wish to upload and press Upload ( Highlight Upload Selection or Upload All and press...
Page 220: Downloading Your Online Pictures
Downloading Your Online Pictures From your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail albums display at www.sprint.com/picturemail download to your phone’s Saved to Phone folder. To download pictures from the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site: From the online pictures or video display, select the picture or video mail you wish to download and press Options ( Videos From Your Phone”...
Page 221: Biz Card Scan
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.
Page 222 Press 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.
Page 223: 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 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.
Page 224: Your Multimedia Channel Options
Your Multimedia Channel Options Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Service 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 225: 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 Sprint PCS Vision MM-A800 by Samsung To access your media player and Channel Listings: Press Menu ( phone's main menu. Select Media Player ( Select an option and press Channel Listing: These include the complimentary Previews channel that Sprint provides, as well as...
Page 226: Playing A Video Or Audio Clip
Playing a Video or Audio Clip To select and play a media clip: Press Menu ( phone's main menu. Select Media Player ( Select Channel Listing and press 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...
Page 227: Multimedia Faqs
Note: The first time you access one of your Available Channels, you will be prompted to accept the corresponding monthly fee (unless it’s a channel that doesn’t have an associated monthly fee). Accepting the charge gives you access to the channel for as long as you continue to pay the monthly fee.
Page 228 In addition to complimentary access to the Previews channel, you can subscribe to any of the channels listed in the Available Channels section of your Channel Listings for an additional monthly fee. Clips within these channels will continue to be available to you as long as you continue to pay your monthly channel subscription fee.
Page 229 the Previews channel). The charge for playing the clip is based the clip's size and scope, and will vary depending on the clip. You will be charged a monthly subscription fee for any of the Available Channels you acquire access to (with the exception of the Previews channel, which is included as a courtesy from Sprint).
Page 230 Note: Multimedia Service does not work while roaming off of the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network or where service is unavailable. Are the videos that I'm viewing “live” videos? Not yet. This service currently provides media on demand with video and audio clips that are refreshed throughout the day, but that are not “live.”...
Page 231 Tip: When entering the specific channel number, channels 01 - 09 do not require you to enter a “0.” For example, to access channel “07,” just press the “7” key. What does it mean when the video pauses and I see the word “loading”...
Page 232 Can I surf to a different channel while I am playing a clip? Yes; while you are playing a clip, you can use the up and down navigation buttons to surf to a different channel. A small pop-up screen will appear that tells you which channel you are watching as well as other channels you have access to.
Page 233: Section 3: Sprint Pcs Service Features
Section 3 Sprint PCS Service Features...
Page 235: Sprint Pcs Service Features: The Basics
Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using Voice Dictation 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 236: Using Voicemail
Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your Sprint PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 237: Voicemail Notification
Voicemail Notification There are several ways your Sprint PCS Phone alerts you of a new message: By displaying By displaying a message on the screen. By sounding the assigned ringer type. By the LED blinking red. New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail.
Page 238: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your Sprint PCS Phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your Sprint PCS Phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold voicemail box.)
Page 239 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 230. Date/Time Replay Erase Cancel Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics Send Reply Advance Rewind...
Page 240: Voicemail Options
Voicemail Options Your Sprint PCS Phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Using Expert Mode Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level.
Page 241 Press for Group Distribution Lists. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists. Sprint PCS Callback Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting from voicemail. Press after listening to a message. (Once the call is complete, you’re returned to the voicemail main menu.) Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message...
Page 242 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other Sprint PCS Voicemail users. After listening to a message, press Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction and forward the voice message.
Page 243: Clearing The Message Icon
Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting. From the main voicemail menu, press Personal Options. Press for greetings.
Page 244: Voicemail Menu Key
Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure. Listen Envelope Information Reply Advance 8 Seconds Replay Rewind Forward Message Erase Callback Save...
Page 245 Group Distribution List Return to Personal Options Menu Greetings Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics...
Page 246: Using Sms Text Messaging
Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your Sprint PCS Phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your phone’s screen.
Page 247: Accessing Sms Text Messages
To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message. Use mode. (See “Entering Text” on page 43.) To use a preset message or a emoticon, select Options ( Msg ( on the keypad that corresponds to the number next to the message or emoticon.
Page 248 To reply to an SMS Text message: While the message is open, select Reply ( Compose your reply or use the pre-set messages or icons. To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message. Use mode. (See “Entering Text” on page 43.) To use a preset message or a emoticon, select Options ( Msg (...
Page 249: Using Preset (Canned) Messages
Using Preset (Canned) Messages Pre-set messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and co-workers easier than ever. To add and/or edit Pre-Set Messages: Press Menu ( Select Messaging ( Select Settings ( Select Preset Messages ( Highlight an empty location and select Edit ( –...
Page 250: Using Voice Dictation
Using Voice Dictation VoiceSignal’s VoiceMode application enhances text messaging by adding dictation. In VoiceMode, you can use your voice to dictate words and punctuation into a text message, rather than keying in text using the phone keypad. Using VoiceMode, you can compose text messages much faster, and with fewer mistakes.
Page 251 Read the disclaimer screen and select OK ( you are ready to start. Note: If you or someone else has completed adaptation earlier, the phone will ask if you want to start from scratch or continue adapting the existing models. Press Yes to discard existing adaptation data and start from scratch, or press No to continue adapting the existing data.
Page 252: Using Voicemode
Resetting Dictation Reset the dictation if you want to erase any existing dictation data from your phone. To reset dictation: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Voice Service ( Select VoiceMode ( Select Reset VoiceMode ( Select OK ( Using VoiceMode To start using VoiceMode: Press Menu (...
Page 253 Select VoiceMode ( screen will display. Press ( press ( ) to begin your message.) Press and hold the Camera button on the side of the phone. You will hear a beep and see a green ear flashing on the top right hand side of the screen, indicating that you can begin speaking.
Page 254 When you select a word in the choice list, that word automatically replaces the original recognized word in the text message. You can view a choice list for a word spoken by voice as many times as you like, as long as you have not switched out of VoiceMode.
Page 255 Changing the Text Case: When using VoiceMode, you can specify the case (all caps, initial caps, or lower case) for text that you dictate. By default, VoiceMode formats text according to the context of the words in the message. For example, words following periods are capitalized.
Page 256 VoiceMode Punctuation Characters " " Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics exclamation-point colon semicolon hyphen em dash ellipsis apostrophe apostrophe-s open-quote close-quote open-single-quote close-single-quote open-paren close-paren open-bracket close-bracket open-brace close-brace...
Page 257 VoiceMode Punctuation Characters < > & < > Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics open-angle-bracket close-angle-bracket vertical-bar pound-sign dollar-sign percent ampersand asterisk plus point slash backslash happy-face sad-face less-than greater-than equal...
Page 258 VoiceMode Punctuation Characters Other Abbreviations VoiceMode supports dictation of a large number of abbreviations common to text messaging, for example LOL, TTYL, BTW, IMHO, and so on. In general, you can enter abbreviations by saying the unabbreviated phrase (“laughing out loud”) or the abbreviation (“ell-oh-ell”). Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics at-sign caret...
Page 259: 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 260: Responding To Call Waiting
Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode).
Page 261: Making A Three-Way Call
Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, enter the second number you wish to call and press puts the first caller on hold and dials the second...
Page 262: 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 263: Missed Events
Missed Events Missed events is a simple way of viewing all missed calls, missed tasks, scheduler events, etc. A list is displayed on- screen that allows you to scroll through all the events using the navigation key. To view missed events: From the standby by screen, press the navigation key up to view the Missed Events screen.
Page 264 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics...
Page 265: Sprint Pcs Vision
Sprint PCS Vision In This Section Sprint PCS Vision Applications Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision Accessing Messaging Downloading Premium Services Content Exploring the Web Sprint PCS Vision FAQs Sprint PCS Vision brings you clarity you can see and hear with advanced multimedia services.
Page 266: Sprint Pcs Vision Applications
Sprint PCS Vision Applications Here is a brief list of the applications available through your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. For more information, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User Guide online at www.sprintpcs.com Sprint PCS Picture Mail Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone and send them to email addresses or to other Sprint PCS Vision Phones.
Page 267: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Vision
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision With your Sprint PCS Vision Phone and Sprint PCS Service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of Sprint PCS Vision. This section will help you learn the basics of using your Sprint PCS Vision services, including managing your User name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.
Page 268 Finding Your User Name If you aren't sure what your Sprint PCS Vision User name is, you can easily find it online or on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. To find your User Name: At www.sprintpcs.com. Sign on to your account using your Sprint PCS Phone number and Password.
Page 269: Launching A Sprint Pcs Vision Connection
Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: Press Menu ( Select Web ( will launch and the Sprint PCS Vision home page will display.) The Sprint PCS Vision Home Page Shortcut: You can also press the navigation key right to launch the Web.
Page 270: Net Guard
Though the browser is 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...”...
Page 271: Sprint Pcs Vision Connection Status And Indicators
Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your Sprint PCS Vision connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active (data is being transferred);...
Page 272: 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 273 Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select on-screen items: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the desired softkey button (or press Tip: You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items.
Page 274: Sprint Pcs Messaging
Going Home To return to the Sprint PCS Vision home page from any other Web page: Press and hold – or – Press Menu ( Sprint PCS Messaging Accessing Messaging Now you can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.
Page 275: Accessing Sprint Pcs Mail
Accessing Sprint PCS Mail Sprint PCS Mail allows you to perform many of the typical email functions from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone that you can from your personal computer. You can manage your Sprint PCS Mail account from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone or from your personal computer at www.sprintpcs.com To access Sprint PCS Mail from your phone:...
Page 276: Accessing Additional Email Providers
Accessing Additional Email Providers With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services ® such as AOL ® EarthLink to keep in touch, even while you’re on the go. To access email providers from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging ( Select Email (...
Page 277: Accessing Instant Messaging
Accessing Instant Messaging Sprint PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL Messenger , MSN To access instant messaging clients from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging ( Select Instant Messaging ( Select an email provider, such as AOL Instant...
Page 278: Accessing Wireless Chatrooms
Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Sprint PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, to send text messages and icons to chatroom participants, or to launch a one-on-one (private) chatroom. To access a chatroom from the browser: Press the navigation key right to launch the browser.
Page 279: Downloading Premium Services Content
Downloading Premium Services Content With Sprint PCS Vision and your new Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below.
Page 280 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 281 Note: If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to create your purchasing profile. Select an option to continue: Select Use ( (or to launch, in the case of a game or application). Your Sprint PCS Vision session will end and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen.
Page 282 To access My Content Manager: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Downloads ( Select My Content Manager ( 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 item will display.) Scroll to highlight Download and press...
Page 283: Exploring The Web
Exploring the Web With Web access on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and shop on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
Page 284 additional functionality to expand your use of the Web on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. Opening the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active Sprint PCS Vision session, from any page you are viewing. To open the browser menu: Press the right softkey.
Page 285 Refresh this page ( More ( ). Displays the following options: Show URL Displays the URL of the page being displayed. Restart Browser Restarts the browser application. About Browser Displays technical information about the browser, its version, and the encryption version, and provides links to Certificate Information for the various components.
Page 286 Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time. To create a bookmark: Go to the Web page you want to mark. Press Select Mark this Page ( Select Save ( Note: Bookmarking a page does not store the page contents, just...
Page 287 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 select Options ( Select Delete ( Select OK ( Going to a Specific Web site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address): Press...
Page 288 Reloading a Web Page To reload (refresh) a Web page: Press Select Refresh this page ( 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.
Page 289: Sprint Pcs Vision Faqs
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS Vision service? Your User name (for example, bsmith001@sprintpcs.com ) will display in the phone number under Phone Info. listing in your phone’s Settings menu. How do I sign-in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access Sprint PCS Vision services when you turn on your phone.
Page 290 When is my data connection dormant? If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the connection is dormant, voice calls are allowed. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If no data is received for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate.
Page 291: Sprint Pcs Voice Command
Sprint PCS Voice Command In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command Creating Your Own Address Book Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS, reaching your friends, family, and co- workers has never been easier –...
Page 292: 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 293: Creating Your Own Address Book
Creating Your Own Address Book You can program up to 500 names into your Sprint personal address book, with each name having up to five phone numbers. That’s 2,500 phone numbers, and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them.
Page 294: 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 295: 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 297: Section 4: Safety Guidelines And Warranty Information
Section 4 Safety Guidelines Warranty Information...
Page 299: Safety
Safety In This Section Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Part of getting the most out of your Sprint PCS Phone is learning how the phone works and how to care for it.
Page 300: Getting The Most Out Of Your Reception
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal.
Page 301: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Speak directly into the mouthpiece. Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery.
Page 302 RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their representative to determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Page 303: Caring For The Battery
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. Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Your phone is not a toy.
Page 304 Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules: Less than one month: 4º F to 140º F (-20º C to 60º C) More than one month: 4º F to 113º F (-20º C to 45º C) Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Sprint authorized service center.
Page 305: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc Notice
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Notice This phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
Page 306 The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone emits. All phone models are tested at their highest value in strict laboratory settings. But when in operation, the SAR of a phone can be substantially less than the level reported to the FCC.
Page 307: Owner's Record
Owner’s Record The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. 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 PCS Vision Multimedia Phone MM-A800 by Samsung Serial No.:...
Page 308 Section 4A: Safety...
Page 309: Manufacturer's Warranty
S e c t i o n 4 B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty Your Sprint PCS Phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section.
Page 310: Standard Limited Warranty
Manufacturer’s Warranty STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P . (“SAMSUNG”) warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) that SAMSUNG's Phones and accessories (“Products”) are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing for the following specified period of time after that date: Phone...
Page 311 tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified. What are SAMSUNG's Obligations? During the applicable warranty period, SAMSUNG will repair or replace, at SAMSUNG's sole option, without charge to Purchaser, any defective component part of Product.
Page 312 “THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; “COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.
Page 313 THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AS TO THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO...
Page 314 Section 4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty...
Page 315: Index
Index Numerics 3-Way Calling 247 Abbreviated Dialing 39 Airplane Mode 69 Alarm Clock 140 Answering Calls 32 Auto-Answer Mode 73 Background - Changing 63 Backlight 61 Battery 25–29 Capacity 25 Charging 28 Installing 26 Biz Card Scan 207 Bookmarks - Accessing 272 Bookmarks - Creating 272 Bookmarks - Deleting 273 Browser Menu 269...
Page 316 ABC Mode 48 Emoticons 49 eZi (English) Input 44 Numbers 49 PresetMessages 49 Recent Messages 50 Symbols 49 Floating Image - Setting 64 Focus Effect - Changing 64 Foreground - Setting 63 In Camcorder Folder Options Instant Messaging 263 Key Functions 15 Key Tones 56 Location Settings 65 Lock Code - Changing 77...
Page 317 Account 84 Plus (+) Code Dialing 42 Preset Messages 49 Recent Messages 50 Resetting Your Phone 84 Ringer Types 52 Roaming 87–92 Setting Roam Mode 90 Scheduler 134–139 Screen Saver 62 Security 75–86 Security Menu 76 Silence All 58 SMS Text Messaging 232– Special Numbers 80 Speed Dialing 41 Assigning Numbers 128...
Page 318 Off 24 Unlocking Your Phone 77 Videos - Recording 189 Videos - Storing 195 Voice Memos 144 Voice Services 153–167 Voice-Activated Dialing 156–163 Voicemail Menu Key 230 Options 226 Retrieving 224 Setting Up 5, 222 Volume 57 Warranty 296 Web 269–274 Welcome to Sprint i World Time 149 Index...

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Welcome to Sprint

Introduction

Section 1: Getting Started

Setting up Service

Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone

Your Sprint PCS Phone: the Basics

Controlling Your Phone's Settings

Setting Your Phone's Security

Controlling Your Roaming Experience

Navigating through Menus

Managing Call History

Using Contacts

Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools

Using Your Phone's Voice Services

Using the Built-In Camera and Camcorder

Using Your Phone's Built-In Media Player

Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features

Sprint PCS Service Features: the Basics

Sprint PCS Vision

Sprint PCS Voice Command

Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information

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