Page 1 VI-A820 by Samsung www.sprint.com © 2005 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, the “Going Forward” logo, the NEXTEL name and logo, and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ........ii...
Page 4 Using Special Numbers ........
Page 5 Editing a Contact Entry ........
Page 6 Viewing Missed Events ........195...
Page 7: Welcome To Sprint
We built our complete, nationwide network from the ground up, so all your services – whether it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS Vision – will work the same wherever you go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 8: Introduction
The Table of Contents and Index will also help you quickly locate specific information. You'll get the most out of your phone if you read each section. However, if you'd like to get right to a specific feature, simply locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to that page.
Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 11: Setting Up 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 12: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Service
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or Sprint PCS Phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: Getting Help
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...
Page 16 There is a per-call charge, and you will be billed for airtime. To call Sprint PCS Directory Assistance: Press...
Page 17 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...
Page 19: Section 2: Your Sprint Pcs Phone
Section 2 Your Sprint PCS Phone...
Page 21: Your Sprint Pcs Phone: The Basics
Entering Text Your Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. This section will guide you through the basic functions and calling features of your phone.
Page 22: Front View Of Your Phone
10. Numeric Keypad 11. Shift/Asterisk Key 12. Power Interface 13. Accessory Interface Connector Connector Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 21. Speaker Key 20. Right Softkey 19. Navigation Key 18. END Key 17. BACK Key 16. Space/Pound Key 15.
Page 23: Key Functions
(See “Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call” on page 153.) TALK Key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to access the Recent call log. If you press and hold the key down, you will initiate the Voice Recognition feature.
Page 24 This key also allows you 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 25 Speaker Key: In stand-by mode, press and hold to launch voice recognition. Press once to display the recent call log. If the flip is closed, press and hold with the Ready Link key to disable/enable the key guard. While on a call, press to turn speakerphone on or off.
Page 26: Viewing The Display Screen
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 > Phone Info > Icon Glossary. displays your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal.
Page 27 URL message in your inbox. indicates that the URL message has been read. indicates that there is an unread urgent URL message in your inbox. indicates that you have read the urgent URL message.
Page 28 1- 8 or that 1-Beep is selected. indicates that the ringer is turned off. shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully charged in idle mode and completely empty.) indicates that position location is active.
Page 29: Features Of Your Sprint Pcs Phone
Tri-Mode capability allows you to make and receive calls while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 79).
Page 30 The contact list allows you to store up to 300 phone numbers or email addresses (page 109). The built-in Scheduler offers several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 121). Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 58).
Page 31: Turning Your Phone On And Off
– the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls. If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated.
Page 32: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger
4.1 hours of continuous digital talk time. When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers down.
Page 33 Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. Push the release button up located at the top of the battery. Pull the battery away and remove from the phone at a 45-degree angle.
Page 34 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 35: 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: Press Menu ( Settings ( ). (Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.)
Page 36: Making 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 , and you’re on your way to clear calls.
Page 37: Answering Calls
Select Find to display contact entries that end with the entered numbers. (See “Finding a Phone Number” on page 35.) Hard Pause: allows you to enter a hard pause. To continue dialing, you must press a key. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 36.) 2sec Pause: allows you to enter a 2 second pause.
Page 38 If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name and number are displayed on both the inside and outside LCD screens. If Call Answer is set to Talk Key, the following options are also displayed. To select an option, press the corresponding softkey button.
Page 39 Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 79 for more information about roaming. To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled: Select Answer or press to confirm the roaming rate. (See “Call Guard” on page 83 for additional information.)
Page 40: Calling Emergency Numbers
Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is displayed on your screen. To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen: Highlight the entry and press number, press To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode:...
Page 41: In-Call Options
In-Call Options Pressing Options ( you may use during the course of a call. To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and press through the Options menu: (1) Call History checks your call log for Outgoing, Incoming, and Missed calls.
Page 42: Saving A Phone Number
End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. The left softkey displays the Save option. Select this option if you wish to add the new number to your Contacts.
Page 43: Finding A Phone Number
You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that end in a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: While in standby mode, enter one or more of the last digits of the phone number. (The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes.) Press for Options and select Find.
Page 44: 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...
Page 45: 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 46: Dialing From Contacts
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. 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.
Page 47 (1 + area code + number). Tip: Speed dialing entries are assigned by pressing Menu , 9 , 4 . Using Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing calls from the United States to other countries, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code (011).
Page 48: Entering Text
Preset Msg to enter pre-programmed messages (see page 43). Recent Msg to select text from a list of recent messages (see page 43). Emoticons to enter “emoticons” (see page 43). Tip: When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change letter capitalization (Abc>ABC > abc).
Page 49 Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your Sprint PCS Phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 [English] mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 40.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word.
Page 50: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad
(If you make a mistake, press single character. Press and hold By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lowercase. After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key.
Page 51: Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, Preset Messages And Recent Messages
Preset messages make composing text messages even easier by allowing you to enter common messages, such as Meet me at, Let’s get lunch, or a customized preset message of your own. (For more information on Preset messages, please see “Managing Preset Messages” on page 61.) To enter recent messages: Select the Recent Msg mode.
Page 53: Controlling Your Phone's 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. This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs.
Page 54: Sound Settings
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 (...
Page 55 Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer field. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through the available ringers. (A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.) When the desired ringer is selected, press...
Page 56 Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer field. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through the available ringers. (A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.) When the desired ringer is selected, press...
Page 57 Select Sounds ( Select Ringer Type ( Select Roam Ringer ( Press the navigation key up or down to select Normal or Distinctive and press Selecting a Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the type and length of audible tones accompanying a key press.
Page 58: Adjusting The Phone's Volume Settings
Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select Key Tone ( Select Tone Level ( Press the volume key up or down to select the desired level and press To select a key tone length: Press Menu ( Select Settings (...
Page 59: Alert Notification
+ ringer mode. Tip: With the phone open, you can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume key on the left side of your phone.
Page 60: Silence All
Silence All There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. To activate Silence All: With the phone open, press and hold the volume key down in standby mode.
Page 61 Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select TTS ( Select TTS Volume ( Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired sound level and press Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings ) to access the main menu.
Page 62: 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”), or you may enter your own custom greeting.
Page 63: Changing The Backlight Time Length
Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times. 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 (...
Page 64: Dialing Font
Note: If Preset Image is selected, there may also be an additional step required to place a digital clock as an overlay. The clock can also be turned off so that just the desired image is displayed as the screen saver.
Page 65 If you selected Monochrome, use your navigation key to select a color. If you selected Hyphenate, use your navigation key to select a color for the first group of numbers, then press Next ( next two sets of numbers.
Page 66: 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 67: Messaging Settings
“Accessing Messaging” on page 205.) Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a signature with each sent message, and create your own canned messages, to name just a few.
Page 68 Select Edit Signature ( Select On and press Note: If you do not wish to attach a signature to your outgoing messages, select Off . Enter your signature using the keypad and press Done. (See “Entering Text” on page 40.) ) to access the main menu.
Page 69 These messages, such as “Where are you?,” “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at,” can be customized or deleted to suit your needs. You can even add your own preset messages to the list. To edit or delete a preset message:...
Page 70 Select Settings ( Select Preset Messages ( is displayed.) Press Options ( Enter your preset message (see “Entering Text” on page 40), and press Done ( be added to the beginning of the list.) ) to access the main menu.
Page 71: 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. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
Page 72: 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.
Page 73 Disable TTY, TTY+Hearing, TTY+Voice, or Enable 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.
Page 74: 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:...
Page 75: Auto Answer Mode
To select an option, highlight it and press Any key to allow an incoming call to be answered by pressing any key. Talk key requires incoming calls. Flip open allows you to answer incoming calls by opening the flip. Auto Answer Mode...
Page 76: Display Language
Display Language You can choose to display your Sprint PCS Phone’s on-screen menus in English or in Spanish. To assign a language for the phone’s display: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Others ( Select Language ( Select English or Español and press ) to access the main menu.
Page 77: Setting Your Phone's Security
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. This section will familiarize you with your phone’s security settings. With several options available, you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs.
Page 78: Accessing The Security Menu
Enter your lock code to display the Security menu. Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or Sprint PCS Phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Page 79: Using Your Phone's Lock Feature
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Locking Your Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911, Sprint Customer Service, or special numbers. (See “Using Special Numbers” on page 74.) To lock your phone:...
Page 80: Calling In Lock Mode
Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Using Special Numbers” on page 74.) To place an outgoing call in lock mode: To call an emergency number, special number, or...
Page 81 Select Security ( Select Lock Services ( Select Ready Link: Unlocked ( Select Lock and press Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security ) to access the main menu. ) and enter your lock code. ) to access the main menu.
Page 82: Using Special Numbers
“always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your contact entries (the same number may be in both directories).
Page 83: Erasing Contacts
Select Settings ( Select Security ( Select Erase Contacts ( If you are certain you would like to erase all of your internal Contacts entries, select Yes and press Erasing Downloads You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all items you have downloaded to your phone.
Page 84: Resetting Your Phone
Select Settings ( Select Security ( Select Reset Phone ( If you are certain that you would like to restore all of the factory settings, select Yes and press ) to access the main menu. ) and enter your lock code.
Page 85: Security Features For Sprint Pcs Vision
Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to any Sprint PCS Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Sprint PCS Vision services.
Page 87: Controlling Your Roaming Experience
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 Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Your new Sprint PCS Vision Phone VI-A820 by Samsung works...
Page 88: Understanding Roaming
If you’re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and enter an area where roaming is available, your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint PCS Service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 89 Network, you may not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended period of time. To check your voicemail while roaming: Dial 1 + area code + your Sprint PCS Phone number.
Page 90: 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 91: 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 Nationwide Sprint 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 92 To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: Press Press Reminder: Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience to confirm Roaming Rate. to confirm Roaming Rate. If the Call Guard feature is set to On , you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls.
Page 93: Navigating Through Menus
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 Samsung. Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.
Page 94: 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 95: Viewing The Menus
Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press To return to standby mode: Press Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram Voice Memo 1: Record 2: Review Messaging 1: Send Message 1: Text Message 2: VoiceSMS 3: Email...
Page 96 2: Call Back # 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.
Page 97 1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Reminder 1: Off 2: Once 3: Every 2 min 6: Save In Outbox (Yes/No) 7: Auto Erase (Yes/No) 8: VoiceSMS Options 1: Speaker Phone (On/Off) 2: From Name Tools 1: Today 2: Scheduler 3: Task List...
Page 98 1: Prompts (On/Off) 2: Digits (On/Off) 3: Names (On/Off) 4: Name Settings 1: Speed 1: Faster 2: Recommended 3: Slower 2: Volume 1: Louder 2: Recommended 3: Softer 5: Voice Launch 1: Talk Key 2: Talk and Flip Open 6: About...
Page 99 7: Launch Pad 8: Digital Clock 9: World Time 10: Calendar 11: Dual Clock 12: Analog Clock 2: Downloads 2: Menu Style 1: 3*3 style 2: List style 3: Display Type 1: External LCD 1: Normal Display Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
Page 100 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 4: 8 seconds 2: Keypad 1: Flip open 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 4: 8 seconds 5: Off 3: Pwr Save Mode (On/Off) 8: LCD Contrast 1: Main LCD Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
Page 101 1: With Caller ID 2: No Caller ID 2: Messages 1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Ready Link 4: Schedule 5: Roam Ringer 1: Normal 2: Distinctive 3: Alerts 1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 2: Service (On/Off) Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
Page 102 3: Connect (On/Off) 4: Sig. Fade Tone (On/Off) 5: Power On/Off (On/Off) 6: R-Link Missed 1: Off 2: Once 3: Repeat 4: Continuous 4: Key Tone 1: Tone Type 1: Normal 2: Piano 3: Beep 2: Tone Level 1: Silence All...
Page 103 2: Once 3: Repeat 4: Continuous 4: Help 6: Speaker Phone (On/Off) 7: Default View 1: Company Groups (Displayed in menu when you register in a company group) 2: Personal List 3: Personal Groups 8: Help 5: Security 1: Lock Phone...
Page 104 13: Calculator 14: Display 15: Ringer Type 16: Missed Events 2: Down Key 1: Contacts 2: Messaging 3: Text Inbox 4: VoiceSMS Inbox 5: Send Message 6: Send VoiceSMS 7: Downloads 8: Web 9: Voice Service Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
Page 105 15: Ringer Type 16: Missed Events 4: Right Key 1: Contacts 2: Messaging 3: Text Inbox 4: VoiceSMS Inbox 5: Send Message 6: Send VoiceSMS 7: Downloads 8: Web 9: Voice Service 10: Voice Memo Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
Page 106 2: Contacts only 3: Special# only 4: Call Answer 1: Any key 2: Talk key 3: Flip open 5: Auto Answer (Car Kit/Headset) (Yes/No) 6: Language 1: English 2: Español 7: Airplane Mode (On/Off) 8: Location (On/Off) 9: Headset Mode...
Page 107 1: Get New 2: Ringers Preview 3: Screen Savers 1: Get New 4: Applications 1: Get New 2: de Jour Meal Planner Trial 3: SportsTracker Trial 4: MobiTV Trial Contacts 1: Find 2: Add New Entry 3: My Phone #...
Page 108 1: Account Info 2: Customer Svc 3: Dir Assist InUse Menu Press to display the following options: 1: Call History 2: Contacts 3: 3-Way Call 4: Messaging 5: Voice Memo 6: Tools 7: Phone Info Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
Page 109: Managing 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. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History.
Page 110: Viewing History
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or contact entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
Page 111: 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 112: Making 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 113: Saving A Phone Number From Call History
Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 300 contact entries. Each entry’s name can contain up to twenty characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry...
Page 114: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. To prepend a phone number from Call History:...
Page 115: Erasing Call History
Select Outgoing Calls ( Missed Calls ( Select Voice or Ready Link and press If you are certain you want to erase the call history, select Yes to confirm and press Section 2F: Managing Call History ) to access the main menu.
Page 117: Using Contacts
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Dialing Sprint PCS Services Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you’re ready to explore your phone’s more advanced features. This section explains how to use your phone’s Contacts and helps you make the most of...
Page 118: Adding A New Contact Entry
Adding a New Contact Entry Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 300 contact entries. Each entry’s name can contain up to twenty characters. To add a new entry: Press Menu ( Select Contacts ( Select Add New Entry (...
Page 119 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 a group search. To assign a contact to a group:...
Page 120: 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.
Page 121 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 122: Contact Entry Options
Phone Number to a Contact Entry” on page 115.) [Email] allows you to add an email address to the entry. [URL] allows you to add a Web address to the entry. [Memo] allows you to enter a memo entry associated with the contact.
Page 123: Adding A Phone Number To A Contact Entry
Display a contact entry (see page 112). Press Options ( Highlight the number you wish to edit and press Press to clear one digit at a time, or press and hold to erase the entire number. Re-enter or edit the number and press Press Done (...
Page 124: 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 38. A speed dial number can be assigned to a contact entry once it has been saved.
Page 125: Editing A Contact Entry
Editing a Contact Entry To make changes to an entry: Display an internal contact entry. Press Options ( Highlight the part of the entry you wish to edit (Name, Group, Ringer, etc.) and press Add and/or edit the desired information and press...
Page 126: 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 46.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Display a contact entry.
Page 127: Dialing Sprint Pcs Services
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 – Directory Assistance – Account Info –...
Page 129: Using The Phone's Scheduler And Tools
Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and commitments.
Page 130: Using Your Phone's Scheduler
Tip: Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through the Calendar or left or right to scroll by day. Press Options to jump to a specific date. Enter a description for the event using the keypad and...
Page 131: Event Alert Menu
By flashing the LED. By playing animation. Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools...
Page 132: Viewing Events
To display the details of an event listed in the schedule, highlight it and press Going to Today’s Calendar Menu The Today menu allows you to view the events for the day. To access the today menu: Press Menu (...
Page 133 Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which you would like to erase events and press Tip: In the calendar view, days with events scheduled are outlined. Press Options ( (A confirmation will appear asking you to confirm the deletion.)
Page 134: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock
Select Done ( Tip: When an alarm alert sounds, press Dismiss (right softkey) to turn the alarm off or press Snooze (left softkey) to sound the alert again in 10 minutes. Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools ) to access the main menu.
Page 135: Using Your Phone's Memo Pad
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a memo: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Memo Pad (...
Page 136 Highlight a memo and select Options ( Select Erase ( Erase All ( Select Yes to confirm and press Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools ) to access the main menu. ) to erase the highlighted memo or ) to erase all saved memos.
Page 137: Using Your Phone's Tools
In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your Sprint PCS Phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using the Task List Your phone comes with a built-in task list to allow you to keep track of important items. To use the task list:...
Page 138: World Time
Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through different time zones. Note: You can turn Daylight Savings Time on or off by pressing the right softkey to select DST Setting . Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools ) to access the main menu.
Page 139: Using The Calculator
To use the calculator: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Calculator ( Enter the first number using your keypad and perform one of the following functions: Press the navigation key up for Multiplication (x). Press the navigation key down for Division (÷).
Page 140 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 (...
Page 141: Using Your Phone's Voice Services
Voice Memos Phone Status Information My Phone Number Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, check phone status, and record memos right on your phone. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated dialing.
Page 142: Activating Voice Recognition
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. To activate voice recognition: Press and hold to say a voice command.)
Page 143: Using Voice Dial
Using Voice Dial Voice Dial allows you to dial any valid 7 or 10 digit North American phone number or contact entry by speaking the number or name naturally, without pausing. Tips for using Voice Dial: Voice Dial works best in quieter environments.
Page 144: Enabling/Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists
If the phone asks you, “Did You Say,” followed by the correct name or number, say Yes. If the phone asks you, “Did You Say,” followed by an incorrect name or number, say No. (If there are other alternatives, the phone will prompt you with the next one.
Page 145: Adapting Digit Dial
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. Note: ONLY adapt Digit Dial if the system is frequently mis-recognizing your speech.
Page 146 When you are ready to start recording, press phone prompts you to say the first sequence of digits.) 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 147 Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation To erase any adaptation and reset Digit Dial to its original state: Press Menu ( Select Voice Service ( Select Settings ( Select Digit Dialing ( Select Reset Digits ( Press to select OK. Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services...
Page 148: Using Name Dial
“train” names before using them. With Name Dial you can dial any person in your contacts by saying that person's name. To place a call using Name Dial: Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding (The phone prompts you for a command.)
Page 149: Enabling/Disabling Name Dial Choice Lists
If the phone says, “Did You Say,” followed by an incorrect name, say No. The phone will prompt you with the next name, if there is one. If there are no more names, the phone will say “Sorry, No Match Found,”...
Page 150: Using Contacts
Using Contacts Contacts allows you retrieve contact information for any entry saved in your contact list by saying the full name of the person. To retrieve information using Contacts command: Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding (The phone will prompt you for a command.) Say Contacts.
Page 151: Enabling/Disabling Contact Choice Lists
If the phone says, “Did You Say,” followed by an incorrect name, say No. The phone then prompts you with the next name, if there is one. If there are no more names, the phone will say “Sorry, No Match Found.”...
Page 152: Voice Memos
Voice Memos You can use your phone’s voice recognition feature or the main menu option to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos Using Voice Recognition To record a voice memo using voice recognition: Press and hold (The phone prompts you to say a voice command.)
Page 153: Reviewing And Erasing Memos
To pause the memo, select Pause ( recording, select Resume ( To finish recording, select Done ( Tip: A total of ten 1 minute memos can be recorded and saved. Reviewing and Erasing Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded: Press Menu (...
Page 154 To erase an individual memo: Press Menu ( Select Voice Memo ( Select Review ( Highlight the desired memo to erase and select Options Select Erase ( Select Yes and press To erase all voice memos: Press Menu ( Select Voice Memo (...
Page 155: Phone Status Information
Phone Status Information The voice recognition Status option gives you an update on your phone's service, signal strength, and battery level. To retrieve your phone's status information: Press and hold (The phone prompts you to say a voice command.) Wait for the beep and say Status. (The following chart outlines the status responses.)
Page 156: My Phone Number
My Phone Number You can use your phone’s Voice Services to hear and display your phone number on-screen. Getting Your Phone Number To access your phone number: Press and hold phone prompts you to say a voice command.) Wait for the beep and say My Phone Number.
Page 157: Using Sprint Pcs Ready Link
Erasing Ready Link List Entries Updating Sprint PCS Ready Link Lists Managing Sprint PCS Ready Link Settings Your Sprint PCS Vision Ready Link Phone gives you the ability to quickly connect with other Sprint PCS Ready Link users for “walkie-talkie-style” communication from anywhere, to anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 158: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Ready Link
“walkie-talkie-style” communication with your friends, family, and co-workers. You can make one-to-one or one-to-many calls (up to five others on the same call) to any other Sprint PCS Ready Link user, anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. You can make and receive Sprint PCS Ready Link calls when your phone displays the Ready Link icon.
Page 159 Preparing Your Phone for Sprint PCS Ready Link Service Every time you turn on your phone, your phone will identify itself and make itself available to the Ready Link network. When you turn on your phone in an area where Sprint PCS Ready Link service is available, your phone will display “Preparing...Please wait.”...
Page 160 The status of a Sprint PCS Ready Link call is displayed as follows: The Green LED On indicates you have the floor and may speak. The Red LED On indicates another contact has the floor. The LED Off indicates the floor is open. (You can take the...
Page 161: Making And Receiving A Sprint Pcs Ready Link Call
( the Sprint PCS Ready Link List. Tip: The first time you access the list, the Sprint PCS Ready Link Help message will appear. Press Yes (left softkey) and Next (left softkey) to read a brief introduction of Sprint PCS Ready Link.
Page 162: Making A Sprint Pcs Ready Link Call (One-To-One Call)
Registered), Personal List, Personal Groups, Missed Calls, Outgoing Calls, or Incoming Calls) and press Tip: You can also select Enter R-Link# from the Go To option to enter a Sprint PCS Ready Link number directly. (See page 157 for details.) Scroll to the contact you want to call, and press and hold “Calling...”...
Page 163 “has floor.”) Note: During a Sprint PCS Ready Link call, the “floor” is the right to speak. When you see “Floor is open,” the first person to press the Ready Link button can speak (while holding the button).
Page 164: Making A Sprint Pcs Ready Link Call (Group Call)
Making a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call (Group Call) You can make a Sprint PCS Ready Link call to all members in a Group entry, which you have in your Sprint PCS Ready Link List. You can communicate with up to five members at a time.
Page 165 Making a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call by Entering a Number To place a Sprint PCS Ready Link call by entering a number: From standby mode, enter the Sprint PCS Ready Link number you want to dial. Press Continue holding...
Page 166: Missed Call Notification For Sprint Pcs Ready Link Calls
Notification is displayed. (Continue with the Sprint PCS Ready Link call as described previously.) Tip: If you have two or more missed calls, the call log list will appear. Different icons will be displayed when you have different types of notifications.
Page 167 When the conversation is finished, press Tip: You can also receive a Sprint PCS Ready Link call with the flip closed. Press and hold the Ready Link button to take the floor when the floor is open.
Page 168: Sprint Pcs Ready Link Options
Note: You can change the volume and the speaker setting while a Sprint PCS Ready Link call is activated. Volume : Adjust the voice volume by using the Side Volume key or by pressing the navigation key up or down except when you are pressing and holding the Ready Link button.
Page 169: Adding And Editing Ready Link Contacts
Select Yes to copy and save the entry to your Personal List or Personal Group List. Note: Your Company Lists can only be set up and edited by an administrator on the Sprint PCS Ready Link server. You cannot add or edit contacts/groups to your Company Lists.
Page 170: Saving A Sprint Pcs Ready Link Number
Saving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Number When you have finished a Sprint PCS Ready Link call, you will see the Sprint PCS Ready Link number and the text “R-Link call ended.” on the display. You can save a Sprint PCS Ready Link number from the ending display to your Personal Lists.
Page 171 Adding a New Contact to Your Personal List You can store a total of 200 entries in the Personal List. To add a new Sprint PCS Ready Link contact: Press R-Link ( Press Go To ( Select <New Contact> and press –...
Page 172: Adding A New Group To Your Personal Group List
Adding a New Group to Your Personal Group List You can add new groups to the Personal Group List. Each group can include up to five members. You can enter a group member directly or select the member from the Company List or Personal List.
Page 173 You can also add members directly by selecting New Members during step 5 above. Enter the new members’s name and R-Link number and press Done (left softkey) to save the entry. Editing a Contact in Your Personal List To edit a Personal List contact:...
Page 174: Editing A Group In Your Personal Group List
Highlight Edit and press Edit the group name and press press Next ( Tip: If you don’t need to edit the group name, press Done (left softkey) then press Next (left softkey) during step 5 above and skip step 6. Press Update (...
Page 175 To edit a group member, scroll to the contact you want to edit and press Options ( Edit to edit a group member's name and phone number. Erase to erase the group member. Add New to add a new group member.
Page 176: Erasing Ready Link List Entries
Erasing an Entry in Your Personal List or Personal Group List To erase a contact or a group: From the Sprint PCS Ready Link List, press Go To ( then highlight Personal List or Personal Groups and press Scroll to the entry you want to erase and...
Page 177 Erasing a Sprint PCS Ready Link List You can erase all entries saved in the Sprint PCS Ready Link List (except Company List/Company Groups.). To erase a Sprint PCS Ready Link List: From the Sprint PCS Ready Link List, press Options (...
Page 178: Updating Sprint Pcs Ready Link Lists
Updating Sprint PCS Ready Link Lists Updating the Company List and Personal List To update your Company List and Personal List manually through the Sprint PCS Ready Link server: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Ready Link ( Select List Update (...
Page 179: Setting Ready Link Guard
Setting Ringer Types for Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls Your Sprint PCS Phone provides a variety of ringer types that allow you to customize your ringer and volume settings. To select a ringer type for Sprint PCS Ready Link calls:...
Page 180: Setting An Alert Notification For Sprint Pcs Ready Link Calls
Select Speaker Phone ( Select On or Off and press Note: If the phone’s ringer volume is set to Vibrate , Ringer off , or Silence All , the speaker phone turns off. Press Speaker to turn the speaker phone mode on.
Page 181 Ready Link List You can select the default Sprint PCS Ready Link List when Sprint PCS Ready Link is launched. To select the default view of the Sprint PCS Ready Link List: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Ready Link ( Select Default View ( Personal List.)
Page 183: Section 3: Sprint Pcs Service Features
Section 3 Sprint PCS Service Features...
Page 185: Sprint Pcs Service Features: The Basics
Using Call Forwarding Viewing Missed Events Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your Sprint PCS Service. This section outlines your basic Sprint PCS Service features. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics...
Page 186: Using 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 187: New Voicemail Message Alerts
Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, you are only notified of new messages when your phone is turned on and you are in a Sprint PCS Service Area. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics...
Page 188: 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.
Page 189: Voicemail Options
Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see “Voicemail Menu Key” on page 185. Date/Time Replay Erase Cancel Voicemail Options Your Sprint PCS Phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail.
Page 190 Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers. Press and hold voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press Press the system prompts. Press Press Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists.
Page 191 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 192: Clearing The Message Icon
Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting. From the main voicemail menu, press Personal Options.
Page 193 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...
Page 194 Greetings Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics Skip Pass code Autoplay Message Date & Time On/Off Change Pass code Group Distribution List Return to Personal Options Menu Personal Greetings Name Announcement...
Page 195: Using Sms Text Messaging
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. In addition, SMS Text Messaging includes a variety of preset messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,”...
Page 196 Compose a message using one of the following methods: To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message. Use (See “Entering Text” on page 40.) To use a preset message, a recent message, or an emoticon select Options (...
Page 197 While the message is open, select Reply ( Compose your reply or use the preset or recent messages or icons. To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message. Use (See “Entering Text” on page 40.) To use a preset message, a recent message, or an...
Page 198: Using Preset (Canned) Messages
Enter your new message or changes and select Done ( Note: You may also add or edit preset messages in the “My Online Tools” area at Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics ) to access the main menu.
Page 199: Voice Sms Messaging
Enter a name using the keypad to identify yourself and select Done ( Note: Step 9 is only required on the first message to identify the sender. Once the “From Name” information is saved, it can be changed in the messaging settings.
Page 200: 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.
Page 201: 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 202: Making A Three-Way Call
When you’re connected to the second party, press again to begin your three-way call. If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all three callers are disconnected.
Page 203: 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:...
Page 205: Sprint Pcs Vision
These features – including Sprint PCS Messaging, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and portable Web access – are easy to learn and use. Clearly, it’s a whole new way to look at wireless. This section introduces these advanced services and walks you through the necessary steps to start taking advantage of Sprint PCS Vision Services.
Page 206: 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 Messaging Send and receive emails and chat on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.
Page 207: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Vision
Web with your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. Your User Name When you buy a Sprint PCS Vision Phone and sign up for service, you're automatically assigned a User name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprint.com.”...
Page 208: Launching A Sprint Pcs Vision Connection
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: www.sprint.com Sprint PCS Phone number and Password. To display your User name, click on the My Personal Information menu, then click on PCS Vision User Name.
Page 209: Net Guard
When this occurs, you may not see the “Connecting...” message when you launch the session. Though the browser is open, you are not currently in an active data session - that is, no data is being sent or received. As soon as you navigate to another page, the active session will launch and you will see the “Connecting...”...
Page 210: Navigating The Web
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 211 You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “OK.” If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad (number keys) to select an item. (The tenth item in a numbered list may be selected by pressing the 0 key on your phone’s keypad, even though the number 0 doesn’t appear...
Page 212 To go back one page: Press the Note: The BACK key is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text. Going Home To return to the Sprint PCS Vision home page from any other...
Page 213: Sprint Pcs Messaging
Sprint PCS Messaging Accessing Messaging Now you can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and co-workers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 214: Accessing Additional Email Providers
Select the folder you wish to view, such as Inbox ( or Compose ( For information and instructions about reading, replying to, and composing Sprint PCS Mail, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User’s Guide at Accessing Additional Email Providers With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services such as AOL®...
Page 215: Accessing Instant Messaging
Use your keypad to enter the required sign in information for the selected provider, such as user name and/or password, and select Sign On for AOL and Sign In for Hotmail and Yahoo. (Your IM screen for the selected provider will display.)
Page 216: 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:...
Page 217: 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 218 Search allows you to use your keypad to enter search criteria to locate an item. You may enter an entire word or title or perform a partial-word search (for example, entering “goo” returns “Good Ol’ Boy,” “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,”...
Page 219 Select an option to continue: Select Use ( to launch, in the case of a game or application). Your Sprint PCS Vision session will end and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen. Select Shop ( purchase and download.
Page 220 Select an option to continue: Select Use ( 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 221: Exploring The Web
Using the Browser Menu Navigating the Web from your phone using the Sprint PCS Vision home page is easy once you get the hang of it. For details on how to navigate the Web, select menu items, and more, see “Navigating the Web” on page 202...
Page 222 To navigate to a site, highlight it and press then select Connect. Go to URL. Allows you to navigate directly to a Web site by entering its URL (Web site address). Show URL Displays the URL of the page being displayed.
Page 223: Creating A Bookmark
Cookies Allows you to clear the cookies set in the browser. Title Tag Allows you to turn on or off the titles displayed in the browser. Send Referrer Allows you to turn on or off the send referrer.
Page 224 Accessing a Bookmark To access a bookmark: Press Select View Bookmarks ( Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to access and select Goto ( number corresponding to the bookmark you wish to access). Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark:...
Page 225: Restarting The Web Browser
Going to a Specific Web site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address): Press to open the browser menu. Select Go to URL ( Use your keypad to enter the URL of the Web site you...
Page 226: 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@sprint.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 227 Sprint PCS Vision services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may sign in again at any time. To sign out, go to Menu ( ) > Settings (...
Page 229: 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 – especially when you’re on the go. You can even listen to Web-based information, such as news, weather, and sports. Your voice does it all with Sprint PCS Voice Command.
Page 230: 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 231: 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 232: Making A Call With Sprint Pcs Voice Command
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,” “Call John Baker on the mobile phone,” “Call 555- 1234,”...
Page 233: Accessing Information Using Sprint Pcs Voice Command
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,”...
Page 235: Section 4: Safety And Warranty Information
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 237: Safety
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. This section outlines performance and safety guidelines that help you understand the basic features of your phone’s operation.
Page 238: Getting The Most Out Of Your Reception
Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability;...
Page 239 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. Blocking the internal antenna located in the upper right corner will reduce signal performance.
Page 240: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
Page 241 Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your Sprint PCS Invoice.
Page 242: Caring For The Battery
Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean. Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.
Page 243: 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.
Page 244 But when in operation, the SAR of a phone can be substantially less than the level reported to the FCC. This is because of a variety of factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone design and other factors. What is important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines.
Page 245: 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.
Page 247: Manufacturer's Warranty
For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your Sprint PCS Phone, please visit and click www.sprint.com on the “Terms & Conditions” link at the bottom or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS. Section 4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty...
Page 248: Standard Limited Warranty
(“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:...
Page 249 (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
Page 250 ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, Section 4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty...
Page 251 UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT.
Page 252 This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.
Page 253: Index
Number 106 Saving a Phone Number Call Waiting 193 Index Caller ID 192 Chat 208 Contact - Adding an Entry 110 Contacts 109–119 - Adding a Phone Number Dialing From 38 Erasing 75 Contacts - Editing a Phone Number 115...
Page 254 Location Settings 58 Messaging Settings 59–62 Sound Settings 46–53 TTY Use 64–65 Plus (+) Code Dialing 39 Preset Messages 43 Ready Link - See Sprint PCS Ready Link 149 Recent Messages 43 Resetting Your Phone 76 Ringer Types 46 Roaming 79–84 Setting Roam Mode 82 Scheduler 122–125...
Page 255 Address Book 223 Making a Call 224 Task List 129 Text Greeting 54 Three-Way Calling 194 TTY Use 64–65 Turning Your Phone On and Off 23 Unlocking Your Phone 71 Voice Memo 144 Voice Services 133–148 Voice SMS 191 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 Sprint PCS Ready Link

Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features

Sprint PCS Vision

Sprint PCS Voice Command

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Safety

4B. Manufacturer's Warranty

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