Nokia PCS VI-3155I User Manual
Nokia PCS VI-3155I User Manual

Nokia PCS VI-3155I User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Sprint PCS Service Sprint PCS Vision Phone ® VI-3155i by Nokia www.sprintpcs.com © 2005 Sprint. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, the diamond logo design, and all other Sprint marks referenced herein are trademarks of Sprint. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint ......i Introduction ......ii Section 1: Getting Started .
  • Page 4 Finding a Phone Number ......32 Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses ..32 Dialing From the Contacts List .
  • Page 5 Call Settings ........50 Location Info Sharing .
  • Page 6 2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience ..67 Understanding Roaming ......68 Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode .
  • Page 7 Set the Alarm Tone ......91 Snooze Time-out ....... 91 Alarm Conditions .
  • Page 8 2I. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services ..111 Using Voice Navigation and Voice Dialing ... . 112 Using Your Phone Handsfree With Voice Navigation . . 113 Using Voice Tags to Dial a Phone Number .
  • Page 9 Composing and Sending a Picture Message ..140 Using Caller ID ........141 Responding to Call Waiting .
  • Page 10 Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information ..... 177 4A. Safety ....... . . 179 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception .
  • Page 11: Welcome To Sprint

    Welcome to Sprint Sprint has the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation. Depend on it. Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. We built our complete, nationwide network from the ground up, so all your services – whether it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, e-mail, or Sprint PCS Picture Mail –...
  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.
  • Page 13: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...
  • Page 15: Setting Up Service

    Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Setting Up Your Voicemail Sprint PCS Account Passwords Getting Help Setting up service on your new Sprint PCS Phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.
  • Page 16: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Service

    Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail, it probably has been activated;...
  • Page 17: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your Sprint PCS Phone is activated.
  • Page 18: Sprint Pcs Account Passwords

    Sprint PCS 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 19: Getting Help

    Getting Help Visit www.sprintpcs.com You can go online to: Access your account information Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint PCS Service Plan) View and pay your bill Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS Online Billing and Automatic Payment Purchase accessories Shop for the latest Sprint PCS Phones View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options...
  • Page 20 Receiving Automated Invoicing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing information on your Sprint PCS Account. This information includes balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. (Normal airtime usage will apply.) To access automated invoicing information: Press...
  • Page 21 Sprint PCS Operator Services Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. To access Sprint PCS Operator Services: Press For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at Note: Sprint PCS Operator Services may not be available in all...
  • Page 23: Section 2: Your Sprint Pcs Phone

    Section 2 Your Sprint PCS Phone...
  • Page 25: Your Sprint Pcs Phone: The Basics

    Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your...
  • Page 26: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone 1. Earpiece 2. Signal Strength Indicator 3. Display Screen 4. Voice Key 5. Left Softkey 6. Talk 7. Volume Control 8. Charger Jack Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Sprint PCS 9. Accessory Jack 17.
  • Page 27: Key Functions

    Key Functions Earpiece—lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. Signal Strength Indicator—represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. Display Screen—displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the contacts list, the date and time, the signal and battery strength, etc.
  • Page 28 Navigation Key (Center Softkey)—scrolls through the phone’s menu options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode. Press the Up arrow to access Downloads. Press the Down arrow to access your list of Contacts entries. Press the Right arrow to view your Browser. Press the Left arrow to access Messaging.
  • Page 29 Battery Strength Indicator—represents the amount of remaining battery charge currently available in your phone. When all bars are displayed in the battery icon, the phone’s battery is fully charged. When no bars are displayed, the phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty. Telescoping Antenna—helps improve signal strength when you are in outlying areas of coverage.
  • Page 30: Viewing The Display Screen

    Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings >...
  • Page 31 connected to the device. indicates that the voice privacy encryption is active in the network. indicates that the location info sharing is set to indicates that the location info sharing is set to Emergency. indicates that vibration alert is active. indicates you are “roaming”...
  • Page 32: Features Of Your Sprint Pcs Phone

    Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. The VI-3155i by Nokia 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: Dual-band tri-mode capability allows you to make and...
  • Page 33 Your phone’s external LCD display allows you to monitor the phone’s status and to see who’s calling without opening the phone. T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one key press per letter (page 35). Speed dialing lets you dial phone numbers with one key press (page 33).
  • Page 34: 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 “Searching for Service,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode –...
  • Page 35: 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 (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 3.5 hours of continuous digital talk time (up to 90 minutes in analog).
  • Page 36 Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Note: Before removing the battery, always switch off the power and disconnect the charger and any other device. Always store and use the device with the cover attached. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages.
  • Page 37 battery charge is getting too low, the battery icon and the phone sounds a warning tone. Always use a Nokia-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. Warning! Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
  • Page 38: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS Phone can remind you. To display your phone number: From standby mode, select Menu > Contacts > My number. (Your phone number is displayed.) Tip: Selection and menu navigation instructions in this guide are abbreviated for simplicity.
  • Page 39: Dialing Options

    Press Press are finished. Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, press When making calls off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number). You can also place calls from your Sprint PCS Phone by using Sprint PCS Voice Command dialing numbers from your contacts list (page 33), and using your Call Logs (page 79).
  • Page 40: 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 on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key.
  • Page 41: Missed Call Notification

    Ending a Call To disconnect a call when you are finished: Close the phone or press Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call notification is displayed on your screen. To display a Missed Call from the notification screen: Press List and highlight the entry.
  • Page 42: Calling Emergency Numbers

    Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial ), even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. In-Call Options Pressing Options during a call displays a list of features you may use during the course of a call. To use an option, highlight the option and press Select.
  • Page 43: End-Of-Call Options

    End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your contacts list, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed if Call Summary is set to on. (See “Call Summary” on page 53.) The right softkey displays the Save option.
  • Page 44: Finding A Phone Number

    Finding a Phone Number You can search contact entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: Press Names > Options > Search and enter the first letters of the contact. (The more letters you enter, the more specific the search becomes.) Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses...
  • Page 45: Using Speed Dialing

    Using Speed Dialing You can store up to eight numbers in your phone’s speed dialing memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button. With this feature and speed dialing on, you can dial entries using one key press for locations 2-9, or with speed dialing off, you can dial entries using two key presses (2-9 and reserved for your voicemail box.
  • Page 46: Entering Text

    Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your Sprint PCS Phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a contact entry or when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging).
  • Page 47: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

    Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your Sprint PCS Phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To activate the Dictionary mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 34.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word dictionary and creates a suitable word.
  • Page 48: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad

    Note: To enter symbols while adding a word in T9 mode, press and hold Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: Select the Input Mode” on page 34.). Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears (for example, to enter the word “Bill,”...
  • Page 49: Controlling Your Phone's Settings

    Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Profiles Sound Settings Display Settings Messaging Settings TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service Go to Menu Call Settings Phone Settings 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 50: Profiles

    Profiles Profiles define how your phone reacts when you receive a call or message, how your keypad sounds when you press a key, and more. Ringing options, keypad tones, and other settings for each of the available profiles can be left at their default setting, or customized to suit your needs.
  • Page 51: Set A Timed Profile

    Set a Timed Profile Timed profiles can be used to prevent missed calls. For example, suppose you attend an event that requires your device be set to Silent before the event starts, but you forget to return it to Normal until long after the event. A timed profile can prevent missed calls by returning your device to the default profile at a time you specify.
  • Page 52: 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, and types of messages. Preprogrammed Ringers—include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music. Vibrating Ringer—alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others.
  • Page 53: Adjusting The Phone's Volume Settings

    Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Press Menu > Settings > Profiles > Use your navigation key to Select a profile to choose the ringer type. Select Customize > Message alert tone. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available list of tones.
  • Page 54: Display Settings

    Display Settings Changing the Banner The banner is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default banner (“Sprint”), or you may enter your own custom greeting. From standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Main display > Banner >...
  • Page 55: Changing The Wallpaper

    Changing the Wallpaper Your new Sprint PCS Phone offers options for what you see on the display screen while powering on or off and when in standby mode. To change the wallpaper: Press Menu > Settings > Main display > Wallpaper > Select wallpaper >...
  • Page 56: Changing The Phone's Menu Style

    Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen. To select the display’s menu style: Press Menu > Options > Main menu view. Select List or Grid. Changing the Color Scheme You can customize your phone’s display appearance by selecting a color scheme to reflect your personality.
  • Page 57: 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 155.) 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 58 To edit or delete a canned message: Press Menu > Messaging > Text messages > Templates. The list of canned messages displays. To use, edit or delete a canned message, highlight it and press Select. Select Use, or select Options to edit, rename or delete the selected message (see “Entering Text”...
  • Page 59: 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 60 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs) rendering some communications unintelligible.
  • Page 61: Go To Menu

    Go to Menu Your phone offers you the option of assigning a favorite or often-used function to the Go to menu. Pressing the left softkey in standby mode will launch your Go to menu. Choose Go to Functions Assign functions to the Go to menu by pressing the Left softkey from standby mode (Go to), then selecting Options >...
  • Page 62: Call Settings

    Call Settings Location Info Sharing 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 63: Automatic Redial

    Automatic Redial Occasionally, your network may experience heavy traffic, resulting in a fast busy signal when you dial. With automatic redial activated, your device redials the number (number of times is specified by the network), and notifies you once the network is available. From standby mode, select Menu >...
  • Page 64: Calling Card

    Calling Card If you use a calling card for long distance calls, you can save the calling card numbers in your device. Your device can store up to four calling cards. Contact your calling card company for more information. Saving Calling Card Information From standby mode, select Menu >...
  • Page 65: Call Summary

    Making Calling Card Calls After you have saved your calling card information in your device, you can make a call using your calling card. From standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Call > Calling card. Enter your lock code, and select OK. See “Changing the Lock Code”...
  • Page 66: Ringing Tone For No Caller Id

    Ringing Tone for No Caller ID You can select a different ringing tone for calls received with no caller ID. From standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Call > Ring tone for no caller ID > On or Off. See “Customize a Profile”...
  • Page 67: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings Phone Language You can choose to view your phone’s menus and options in English or Spanish. To select your phone language: From standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Phone > Phone language > select the desired language. The phone language affects the time and date formats of the clock, alarm clock, and calendar.
  • Page 68: Touch Tones

    Touch Tones Touch tones, or DTMF tones, are the tones that sound when you press the keys on your device keypad. You can use touch tones for many automated dial-up services such as banking and airlines, or for entering your voicemail number and password.
  • Page 69: Start-Up Tone

    Start-up Tone You can select to have a start-up tone when you first turn on your device. From standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Phone > Start-up tone > On or Off. Help Text Activation Your device displays brief descriptions for most menu items.
  • Page 71: Setting Your Phone's Security

    Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature 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. This section will familiarize you with your phone’s security settings.
  • Page 72: 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: From standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter the lock code, and select OK.
  • Page 73: Using Your Phone's Lock Feature

    Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Activate or Deactivate Phone Lock The phone lock feature protects your device from unauthorized outgoing calls or unauthorized access to information stored in the device. When phone lock is Phone locked activated, your device on. When the device is locked, calls still may be possible to the official emergency number programmed into your device.
  • Page 74: Allow Numbers When Phone Locked

    Allow Numbers When Phone Locked When phone lock is on, the only outgoing calls that can be made are to the emergency number programmed into your device (for example, 911) or the numbers stored in the Allowed nos. when phone locked location: From standby mode, select Menu >...
  • Page 75: Changing The Lock Code

    Changing the Lock Code Avoid using codes similar to emergency numbers such as 911 to prevent accidental dialing of the emergency number. Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your Sprint PCS Phone number, or try 1234, or 0000. If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
  • Page 76: Call Restrictions

    Call Restrictions You can restrict the calls your device makes and receives. When calls are restricted, calls still may be possible to the official emergency number programmed into your device. From standby mode, select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter the lock code, and select OK. See “Changing the Lock Code”...
  • Page 77: Security Features For Sprint Pcs Vision

    Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint PCS Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Sprint PCS Vision services.
  • Page 79: 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 dual-band tri-mode VI-3155i by Nokia works anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and allows you to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where...
  • Page 80: 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 ). If you are roaming on an analog system, the roaming icon will display along with the text –...
  • Page 81 Roaming on Analog Networks When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some features, such as Sprint PCS Vision and Sprint PCS Voice Command, will be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access voicemail.
  • Page 82 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 83: 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 five different settings on your dual-band tri-mode phone to control your roaming experience.
  • Page 84: 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 onscreen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call.
  • Page 85: 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 onscreen menu. This section is a road map to using your VI-3155i by Nokia. Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.
  • Page 86: 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 87: Viewing The Menus

    Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. 1. Call logs 1. Missed calls 2. Incoming calls 3. Outgoing calls 4. Delete recent calls 2. Messaging 1. Text Messages 1. Create message 2. Inbox 3. Outbox 4.
  • Page 88 2. Ringers 3. Screen Savers 4. Applications 5. Media 1. Radio 2. Recorder 3. Equalizer 6. Settings 1. Profiles 1. Normal Customize-Incoming call alert/Video ringing tone/Ringing tone/ 2. Silent 3. Meeting 4. Outdoor 5. Pager 2. Tones 1. Incoming call alert Ringing/Ascending/Ring once/Beep once/Off 2.
  • Page 89 5. Mini Display 1. Power saver 6. Time and date 1. Clock 2. Date 3. Auto-update of date & time 6. My shortcuts 7. Call 1. Location info sharing 2. Anykey answer 3. Automatic redial 4. Speed dialing 5. Answer when fold is opened 6.
  • Page 90 2. TTY/TDD 3. Charger 13.Security 1. Phone lock 2. Allowed numbers when phone locked 3. Change lock code 4. Call restrictions 5. Voice privacy 14.Roaming 1. Set mode 2. Call guard 3. Roam call ringing toneOn/Off 4. Service change tones On/Off 15.PCS Vision 1.
  • Page 91: Managing Call Log

    Managing Call Log In This Section Viewing the Call Log Deleting Call Logs Saving a Phone Number From the Call Log The Call Log keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your Sprint PCS Phone, and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call Log.
  • Page 92: Viewing The Call Log

    Viewing the Call Log You’ll find the Call log feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 30 phone numbers (or contact entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call log 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 93: View Missed Calls

    View Missed Calls The missed calls feature does not function when your device is switched off. Missed calls are calls that were never answered. To view missed calls: If the message notification displays, select List. When the phone number appears in the display, select Options.
  • Page 94: Deleting Call Logs

    Deleting Call Logs You can delete any missed, dialed, or received calls from device memory. From standby mode, select Menu > Call log > Delete recent calls. Select the call type you would like to clear: All, Missed, Incoming or Outgoing. Saving a Phone Number From the Call Log Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 500 contact entries.
  • Page 95: Using Contacts

    Using Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contact Changing Contacts Entry Options Editing a Contacts Entry Assigning Speed Dialing Numbers Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you’re ready to explore your phone’s more advanced features.
  • Page 96: Adding A New Contact

    Adding a New Contact Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 500 contacts. Each contact can store up to a total of 5 phone numbers. To add a new entry: Enter the phone number from standby mode and press Save. - or - Press Names >...
  • Page 97: Selecting A Ringer Type For A Contact Entry

    Selecting a Ringer Type for a Contact 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 40.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Highlight a contact entry and press Details >...
  • Page 98: Changing Contacts Entry Options

    Changing Contacts Entry Options To access the following contacts entry’s options, highlight a contact and select Details > Options. With a contact number selected, for example, select one of the following options: View—views the phone number of the contact. Add detail—adds a number, address, note, image, or tone to the contact.
  • Page 99: Editing A Contacts Entry

    Editing a Contacts Entry Scroll through the contacts list to highlight the contact you would like to edit, and select Details > select an entry to edit > Options. The list of options varies depending on whether you are editing a contact listed by phone number, contact name, e-mail address, web address, image, or other text information.
  • Page 100: Assigning Speed Dialing Numbers

    Assigning Speed Dialing Numbers Your phone can store up to 8 phone numbers in speed dialing locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dialing numbers, see “Using Speed Dialing” on page 33. Speed dialing 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 (See “Adding a New Contact”...
  • Page 101: Using The Phone's Tools

    Using the Phone’s Tools In This Section Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Using Your Phone’s Calendar Using Your Phone’s Note Pad Using Your Phone’s To-do List Using Your Phone’s Calculator Using Your Phone’s Countdown Timer Using Your Phone’s Stopwatch Using Your Phone’s Radio Using Your Phone’s Media Equalizer Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with several personal information management features and other tools that help you...
  • Page 102: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock

    Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. If the alarm time is reached while the device is switched off, the device switches itself on and starts sounding the alarm tone.
  • Page 103: Set The Alarm Tone

    Set the Alarm Tone You can set which tone is played when the alarm sounds. From standby mode, select Menu > Organizer > Alarm clock > Alarm tone. Select Standard, Radio, or Open downloads to choose the tone you want to use. If you set your alarm to Radio, use an accessory that supports FM Stereo.
  • Page 104: Using Your Phone's Calendar

    Using Your Phone’s Calendar The calendar keeps track of reminders, calls you need to make, meetings, and birthdays. It can even sound an alarm for any of these events. Monthly view provides an overview of the selected month and weeks. It also allows you to jump to a specific date. Any days or dates that appear in bold font contain calendar notes such as a meeting or reminder.
  • Page 105: Adding Notes To The Calendar

    Adding Notes to the Calendar You can apply five types of notes to your calendar. Your device asks for further information depending on which note you choose. You also have the option to set an alarm for any note that you select. Go to the date for which you want to set a reminder.
  • Page 106: Options While Viewing A List Of Notes

    Options While Viewing a List of Notes The options listed below are available while viewing the header of a note. Select Options while viewing a day’s note to display the following: Make a note—creates a new note for the selected date. Delete—deletes the note.
  • Page 107: Send A Note

    Send a Note From standby mode, select Menu > Organizer > Calendar. Scroll to the date containing the note you wish to send, which appears in bold type, and select View. Scroll to the note you wish to send, and select Options >...
  • Page 108: Using Your Phone's Note Pad

    Using Your Phone’s Note Pad Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a note pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. You can write and save information in Notes, and send it via text message.
  • Page 109: Using Your Phone's To-Do List

    Using Your Phone’s To-do List Use the to-do list feature to keep track of your tasks. You can save a note for a task, select a priority level for the note and mark it as done when you have completed it. You can sort the notes by priority or by date.
  • Page 110: Edit A To-Do Note

    Go to calendar—leaves the to-do list, and goes to the calendar. Save to calendar—saves the to-do note to a date on your calendar. Delete done notes—deletes all done notes in the list (available only if there are notes done). Delete all notes—deletes all the to-do notes in the list (available only in header view).
  • Page 111: Using Your Phone's Calculator

    Using Your Phone’s Calculator The calculator in your Sprint PCS Phone adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides, calculates the square and the square root, changes the sign of the number entered, and converts currency values. Note: This calculator has a limited accuracy and is designed for simple calculations.
  • Page 112: Currency Converter

    Currency Converter You can convert foreign currency to domestic, or vice versa, directly from standby mode or from the Calculator menu. Note: When you change base currency, you must enter the new rates because all previously set exchange rates are set to zero.
  • Page 113: Using Your Phone's Countdown Timer

    Using Your Phone’s Countdown Timer You can enter a specified time (up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds). When the time runs out, your device sounds an alarm. Press any key during the alarm to stop the alarm. After one minute the timer alert stops automatically.
  • Page 114 Stop the Timer Before the Alarm Sounds You can stop the timer early. From standby mode, select Menu > Organizer > Timer > Stop timer. Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Tools...
  • Page 115: Using Your Phone's Stopwatch

    Using Your Phone’s Stopwatch Your Sprint PCS Phone has a stopwatch that can be used to track time. The stopwatch displays time in hours, minutes, seconds and fractions of a second in hh:mm:ss.ss format. Using the stopwatch or allowing it to run in the background when using other features increases the demand on battery power and reduces the battery life.
  • Page 116: Operation Note

    Operation Note If you press continues to run in the background and the appears in the upper left corner of the screen. To return to the stopwatch screens, from standby mode, select Menu > Organizer > Stopwatch > Continue. To stop the clock, select Stop. Save, View or Delete Lap and Split Times To save a time while the clock is running select Stop >...
  • Page 117 Lap timing—asks if you want to discontinue previous timing. View times—allows you to browse the saved times. Delete times—allows you to delete any saved times. You can delete the saved times one by one or all at once. Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Tools...
  • Page 118: Using Your Phone's Radio

    Using Your Phone’s Radio Your phone has an FM radio that also functions as an alarm clock radio. To listen to the FM radio on your phone, connect a compatible music stand or stereo headset to the connector on the bottom of the phone. The FM radio uses the wire of the headset as an antenna.
  • Page 119: Using The Radio

    To turn off the radio, press and hold Options > Turn off. Using the Radio With the radio on, select Options and one of the following: Turn off—turn off the radio. Save channel—save the current station to one of 20 locations.
  • Page 120: Saving A Radio Channel

    Saving a Radio Channel You can save a preset station to any one of 20 locations in memory. With the radio on, select radio frequency in 0.1 MHz steps, or select and hold stops when a channel is found. To save the channel, select Options > Save channel. Enter a name for the channel, and select OK.
  • Page 121: Using Your Phone's Media Equalizer

    Using Your Phone’s Media Equalizer The equalizer enhances the sound quality when using the music player by amplifying or attenuating frequency bands. You can access five preset equalizer settings (Normal, Pop, Rock, Jazz, and Classical) and two customizable settings. Activating an Equalizer Set In standby mode, select Menu >...
  • Page 123: Using Your Phone's Voice Services

    Section 2I Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice Navigation and Voice Dialing Managing Voice Memos Your Sprint PCS Phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone.
  • Page 124: Using Voice Navigation And Voice Dialing

    Using Voice Navigation and Voice Dialing Before using voice tags, note that: Voice tags are not language-dependent. They are dependent on the speaker’s voice. You must say the name exactly as you said it when you recorded it. Voice tags are sensitive to background noise. Record voice tags and use them in a quiet environment.
  • Page 125: Using Your Phone Handsfree With Voice Navigation

    Using Your Phone Handsfree With Voice Navigation You can set voice navigation, which allow handsfree operation of certain features in your phone. Assigning a Voice Tag to a Command Before using voice navigation, you must first add a voice tag to the phone function. From standby mode, select Menu >...
  • Page 126: Using Voice Tags To Dial A Phone Number

    Voice Navigation Options After you have associated a voice tag to a command, you can select one of the following options: Playback—listen to the voice navigation tag. Change—change the voice navigation. Delete—erase the voice navigation tag. Using Voice Tags to Dial a Phone Number In addition to Sprint PCS Voice Command you can use a voice dial tag to automatically dial a phone number in your contacts.
  • Page 127 Dialing a Number Press and hold the Right softkey. - or - With the fold closed, press and hold the Voice key. When you hear several beeps and Speak now appears, release the key. Pronounce the voice tag clearly into the microphone. When the phone finds the voice tag, Found: appears, and the phone automatically dials the number.
  • Page 128: Managing Voice Memos

    Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. The total available time is 3 minutes if no memos have been stored. The maximum length of a recording depends on how much memory remains available.
  • Page 129: Voice Memo Options

    Voice Memo Options After you have saved the recording to the Ringer folder, highlight the recording, and select Listen to play the recording using the earpiece, or Options to: Delete—erases the recording. Rename—changes the name of the recording. Set as ring tone—uses your recording as a ringtone. Details—checks size and creation date of the recording.
  • Page 131: Section 3: Sprint Pcs Service Features

    Section 3 Sprint PCS Service Features...
  • Page 133: Sprint Pcs Service Features: The Basics

    Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your Sprint PCS Service.
  • Page 134: 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 135 Important When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages. It is recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + you Sprint PCS Phone number. When your voicemail answers, press ( * ) and enter your pass code.
  • Page 136: 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. Once you connect and the prerecorded greeting begins, follow the automated instructions to listen to your voice messages.
  • Page 137 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 130. Date/Time Replay Erase Cancel Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics Send Reply Advance Rewind Forward...
  • Page 138: 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 139 Press following the system prompts. Press Press 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 is complete, you’re returned to the voicemail main menu.) Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other Sprint PCS...
  • Page 140 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Reply to a voice message received from any other Sprint PCS Voicemail user. After listening to a voice message, press Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other Sprint PCS Voicemail users.
  • Page 141: Clear Your Voicemail Icon

    Continue Recording When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue recording even after you’ve stopped. Before pressing the message you recorded, press recording. Clear Your Voicemail Icon To clear the voice mail icon from the display, from standby mode, select Menu > Messaging > Voice messages >...
  • Page 142: 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 143 Message Date & Time On/Off Change Pass code Group Distribution List Return to Personal Options Menu Greetings Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics...
  • Page 144: 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 145 Insert picture—inserts a picture from Templates folder into your message. Change picture—changes the picture in a picture message. This option appears if you have inserted a picture into your message. Delete picture—deletes the picture in a picture message. This option appears if you have inserted a picture into your message.
  • Page 146: Distribution List

    Dictionary on or Dictionary off—turns the T9 predictive text on or off. Matches—views matches in the dictionary for the word you want to use. This option is available if the dictionary is turned on. To send the message, select Send to > Send to number, Send to e-mail, Send to distrib.
  • Page 147: Templates

    To use, rename or modify a distribution list, highlight the distribution list and select Options > Send message, Rename list, Clear list, or Delete list. Templates Templates are short, prewritten messages that can be recalled and inserted into new text messages. From standby mode, select Menu >...
  • Page 148: Message Options

    Message Options When you read a text message, some or all of the following options are available: Delete—discards the message. Use details—uses or save the number. Select Options > Add to contact, Send message, or Call. Number—lists the number in the message. Web address—displays if an URL is included in the message.
  • Page 149: Change Your Sending Options

    Change Your Sending Options To change sending options for all future text messages, from standby mode, select Menu > Messaging > Text messages > Message settings > Sending options. Select the setting you wish to change: Priority—sets the priority of the note as Normal or Urgent.
  • Page 150 Queue msgs. when digital unavailable—select On, On prompt, or Off. Messages are stored in the Outbox until they can be sent with digital service. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics...
  • Page 151: Picture Messages

    Picture Messages Your device comes with five preloaded pictures. You can save more pictures. If necessary, you can overwrite any of the preloaded pictures. Pictures can be attached to a message and sent using a text message to compatible phones. Picture messages behave the same as text messages, but pictures take up more memory than text message.
  • Page 152: Composing And Sending A Picture Message

    Composing and Sending a Picture Message When you insert a standard picture into a message, the number of characters that can be added changes. The number of characters is shown in the upper right corner of the display screen. From standby mode, select Menu > Messaging > Text messages >...
  • Page 153: 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 154: 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 (This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second...
  • Page 155: 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 157: 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 158: 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 Messaging—send and receive emails and chat on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.
  • Page 159: 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 160 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 161: Launching A Sprint Pcs Vision Connection

    Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: From standby mode, press Menu > Web. (Your Sprint PCS Vision connection 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 162: Net Guard

    received. As soon as you navigate to another page, the active session will launch and you will see the “Connecting...” message. Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections.
  • Page 163: 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 164: 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 165 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. Tip: You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items.
  • Page 166 Going Home To return to the Sprint PCS Vision home page from any other Web page: Press and hold the right softkey. – or – Press Menu and select Home. Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision...
  • Page 167: Accessing Messaging

    Sprint PCS Messaging Accessing Messaging Now you can send and receive emails and text messages right from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and co-workers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
  • Page 168: Accessing Additional E-Mail Providers

    For information and instructions about reading, replying to, and composing Sprint PCS Mail, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User’s Guide at Accessing Additional E-mail Providers With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular e-mail services such as AOL ® EarthLink to keep in touch, even while you’re on the go.
  • Page 169: 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.
  • Page 170: 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 171 Categories—allows you to narrow your search to a general category, such as Movie/TV Themes for Ringers or College Logos for Screen Savers. (There may be several pages of available content in a list. Select Next 9 to view additional items.) Search—allows you to use your keypad to enter search criteria to locate an item.
  • Page 172 Select an option to continue: Select Use to assign the downloaded item (or to launch, in the case of a game or application). Your Sprint PCS Vision session will end and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen.
  • Page 173 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 OK. (The information page for the selected item will display.) Scroll to highlight Download and press Select. (The item will download automatically.
  • Page 174: 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 175 use the browser menu. The browser menu offers 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.
  • Page 176 Homepage—allows you to select your browser’s home page. Multimedia—configures your multimedia preferences. View Title Region—displays a site’s title information. Scroll Mode—configures your scrolling options. Send Referrer—allows you to turn Send Referrer on or off. Connection Timeout—lets you set your browser’s automatic time-out duration.
  • Page 177 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 the right softkey to open the browser menu. Select Bookmarks.
  • Page 178 Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to delete and press Menu > Delete. Select Yes to remove the bookmark. Going to a Specific Web site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address): Press the right softkey to open the browser menu.
  • Page 179 Reloading a Web Page To reload (refresh) a Web page: Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. Select Refresh. (The browser will reload the current Web page.) Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser.
  • Page 180: Sprint Pcs Vision Faqs

    Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS Vision service? bsmith001@sprintpcs.com Your User name (for example, ) will display in the Phone details 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 181 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 183: 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 184: 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 185: Creating Your Own Address Book

    Creating Your Own Address Book You can program up to 500 names into your personal address book, with each name having up to five phone numbers. That’s 2,500 phone numbers, and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them.
  • Page 186: 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 187: 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 189: Section 4: Safety Guidelines And Warranty Information

    Section 4 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information...
  • Page 191: 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 192: 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 193 Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended, and over your shoulder. Try not to hold, bend, or twist the phone’s antenna. Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
  • Page 194: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions.
  • Page 195 Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air.
  • Page 196: Caring For The Battery

    Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. Use only Sprint-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage. In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º...
  • Page 197: 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 198 Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process.
  • Page 199: 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: VI-3155i by Nokia Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice...
  • Page 201: 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 202: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Manufacturer’s Warranty Nokia One-year Limited Warranty Nokia Inc. (“Nokia”) warrants that this cellular phone (“Product”) is free from defects in material and workmanship that result in Product failure during normal usage, according to the following terms and conditions: 1. The limited warranty for the Product extends for ONE (1) year beginning on the date of the purchase of the Product.
  • Page 203 6. The Consumer shall bear the cost of shipping the Product to Nokia. Nokia shall bear the cost of shipping the Product back to the Consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty. 7. The Consumer shall have no coverage or benefits under this limited warranty if any of the following conditions are applicable: a) The Product has been subjected to abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness,...
  • Page 204 The Consumer shall include a return address, daytime phone number and/or fax number, complete description of the problem, proof of purchase and service agreement (if applicable). Expenses related to removing the Product from an installation are not covered under this limited warranty. c) The Consumer will be billed for any parts or labor charges not covered by this limited warranty.
  • Page 205 CONSUMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NOKIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF ANTICIPATED BENEFITS OR PROFITS, LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES,...
  • Page 206 15. Any action or lawsuit for breach of warranty must be commenced within eighteen (18) months following purchase of the Product. 16. Questions concerning this limited warranty may be directed to: Nokia Inc. Attn: Customer Service Telephone: 1-888-NOKIA-2U (1-888-665-4228) Facsimile: (813) 249-9619 TTY/TDD Users Only: 1-800-24-NOKIA (1-800-246-6542) Section 4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty...
  • Page 207: Index

    Index Numerics 3-Way Calling 142 Alarm Clock 90 answer when flip is opened Answering Calls 28 Anykey Answer Mode 50 automatic redial 51 Backlight 42 Banner 42 Battery 23–25 Capacity 23 Charging 24 Installing 24 Bookmarks Accessing 165 Creating 165 Deleting 165 Browser Menu 162 calculator 99...
  • Page 208 languages 55 lock code 63 Making Calls 26 Menu Navigation 74 Menu Style 44 messages voice messages 122 Messaging Deleting Old Messages My Content Manager 160 Net Guard 150 Notepad 96 Notes 96 organize ’Go to’ functions 49 organizer 96, 98 Phone (Illus.) 14 Phone Book 83–88 Adding a Phone Number...
  • Page 209 Sprint PCS Service Account Passwords 6 Directory Assistance 8 Operator Services 9 Setting Up 3–9 Sprint PCS Vision 145–169 Applications 146 Downloading Content 158 FAQs 168 Home Page 149 Launching 149 Messaging 155 My Content Manager 160 Navigating the Web 152 Net Guard 150 Security Features 65 User Name 147...

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