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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ........ii...
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Page 6 Responding to Call Waiting ....... . 185 Making a Three-Way Call ........186 Using Call Forwarding .
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Page 9: 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 Picture Mail – will work the same wherever you go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 10: 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 11: Your Phone's Menu
Your Phone’s Menu The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about navigating through the menus, please see “Navigating Through Phone Menus” on page 28. Press Menu to display the following: OPTIONS (RIGHT SOFTKEY) 1: Menu Style...
Page 12 6: Voicemail 2: My Content Manager Games 2: My Content Manager Ringers 2: My Content Manager Screen Savers 2: My Content Manager Applications 2: My Content Manager IM & Email 2: Picture Mail 4: VoiceSMS 2: Outbox 4: Send Text...
Page 13 9: Settings 1: General 1: Notification 1: Message & Icon 2: Preset Messages 1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message. 3: Where are you? 6: Let’s get lunch. 8: I’ll be there at 10: I love you! 13: [Empty]...
Page 14 3: Alarm #3 8: Calculator 9: Set Time (displayed when there is no time information) PICTURES 1: Camera Press the right softkey while in camera mode to view the following options: 1: Flash 1: Off 2: Self-Timer 1: Off 3: Fun Tools..
Page 15 6: Review Media 7: Camcorder 8: Save To.. 1: In Phone 2: Camcorder (Video Mail/Long Video) Press the right softkey while in camcorder mode to view the following options 1: Movie Light 1: Off 2: Self-Timer 1: Off 3: Color Tones...
Page 16 1: Inbox 3: Saved Mail 4: My Albums 1: In Phone 3: Online Albums 5: Order Prints 6: PictBridge Print 7: Settings & Info 1: Save To 1:In Phone 2: Account Info 3: View Mode 1: Portrait View CONTACTS 1: Find...
Page 17 5: Group 1: Unassigned 3: Friends 5: VIPs 7: Empty 6: My Name Card 7: Services 1: Account Info 3: Dir Assist SETTINGS 1: Display 1: Screen Saver 1: Main LCD 1: Preset Images 1: Image Gallery 01 4: Image Gallery 04...
Page 18 1: Main Display 1: Flip Open 4: 8 seconds 2: Keypad 1: Flip Open 4: 8 seconds 3: Pwr Save Mode (On/Off) 4: Brightness 1: Highest 4: Low 7: Service Light (On/Off) 8: Text Entry 1: Display Candidate (Display On/Off)
Page 19 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies 2: Text Message 3: Picture Mail 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies 2: 1-Beep 3: Level 1 - 8 2: Separate Volume 3: Always Vibrate 2: Separate Volume 3: Always Vibrate 2: Separate Volume 3: Always Vibrate...
Page 20 2: Level 1-8 2: Long 2: Net Guard (On/Off) 3: Update Profile 2: Always On 3: Always Off 2: Recommended 3: Reject Less 2: Reset Digits 2: Recommended 2: Recommended 2: Talk Key and Flip Open 3: Slower 3: Softer...
Page 21 2: Lock Pic/Video (On/Off) 3: Lock Services 1: Voice: Lock/Unlock 4: Change Lock 5: Special # 1: Empty 6: Erase Contacts (Yes/No) 7: Erase My Content (Yes/No) 8: Erase Pic/Video (Yes/No) 9: Reset Phone (Yes/No) 6: Roaming 1: Set Mode 1: Automatic...
Page 22 1: Abbrev. Dial (On/Off) 2: Contacts Match (On/Off) 3: Restriction 1: Outgoing Call 1: Allow all 4: Call Answer 1: Any Key 5: Auto Answer (Car Kit/Headset) (Yes/No) 2: Language 1: English 3: Airplane Mode 2: Voice Memo 5: Voice Service 8: Display...
Page 23 (On/Off) 2: Visibility 1: Always Visible 3: Device Name 4: Device Info IN USE MENU Press Options (Right Softkey) to display the following options: 1: Key Mute/Unmute 4: 3-Way Call 7: Tools 2: After 5 Seconds 3: Off 2: Headset only...
Page 25: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: Sprint Pcs Account Passwords
170 for more information on your voicemail password. Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision Password With your A920 by Samsung, you may elect to set up a Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision Password. This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of Premium Services content and to protect personal information on multi-phone accounts.
Page 31: Getting Help
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 32 You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
Page 33 Sprint Operator Services Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. To access Sprint Operator Services: Press For more information or to see the latest in products and...
Page 35: Section 2: Your Sprint Pcs Phone
Section 2 Your Sprint PCS Phone...
Page 37: 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 38: Front View Of Your Phone
21. END Key 20. Camera Key 19. Voice Command/ Speakerphone Key 18. BACK Key 17. TransFLASH™ Memory Slot 16. Space/Pound Key 15. Plus Code Dialing Key 14. Microphone 13. Power Interface Connector Connector Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics...
Page 39: Key Functions
Left Softkey allows you to select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left line on the display screen. OK /Menu Key allows you to access the menu screen. It also allows you to accept choices when navigating through a menu.
Page 40 TransFLASH memory. Back Key (Clear) deletes characters from the display in text entry mode. When in a menu, press the Back key to return to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session.
Page 41 Camera Key allows you to capture a picture when you are in camera mode. End Key (Power) ends a call. Press and hold this key for two 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 42: 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 43 URL text contained in the text message. indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active.
Page 44 1 - 8 or that 1-Beep is selected. indicates that the ringer is turned off. indicates that your phone’s ringer+vibrate is turned off.
Page 45 Sunny. This is used for taking pictures or movies outdoors on bright sunny days. indicates that the white balance has been set to Cloudy.
Page 46: Features Of Your Sprint Pcs Phone
Digital dual-band 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 75). Sprint PCS Vision Internet in digital mode (page 189).
Page 47 Sprint PCS Phone as unique as you are (page 201). Additional charges may apply. The Contacts list allows you to store up to 500 entries, with up to five phone numbers per entry (page 87).
Page 48: 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 49: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger
Phones & Accessories. Battery Capacity Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) 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.
Page 50 Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. Press the battery release latch up and remove the battery from the phone at a 45-degree angle.
Page 51 Charging the Battery Your Sprint PCS Phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you will lose all the information you were just working on.
Page 52: Navigating Through Phone Menus
The navigation key on your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down.
Page 53: Displaying Your Phone Number
To return to standby mode: Press Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS Phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Select Menu > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number.
Page 54: Making And Answering Calls
Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Placing a call from your Sprint PCS Phone is as easy as making a call from any landline phone. Just enter the number and press , and you’re on your way to clear calls.
Page 55: Dialing Options
) to see the following dialing options. To initiate an option, press the corresponding softkey button. Send Msg allows you to send a text or voice SMS message with attachments to the number being dialed. Dial dials the number or digits displayed.
Page 56: Answering Calls
If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed. The caller’s phone number may also be displayed, if available. If Call Answer is set to Talk Key, the following options are also displayed. To select an option, press the corresponding softkey button.
Page 57: Missed Call Notification
Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming. To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled: Select Answer to answer the call. (See “Using Call Guard” on page 79 for additional information.)
Page 58: Calling Emergency Numbers
Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. Note: When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode. During an emergency call, press Options (right softkey) to display your options.
Page 59 In-Call Options Pressing Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of features you may use during the course of a call. To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and press through the Options menu:...
Page 60: Saving A Phone Number
Press it again to Unmute the phone. End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. The left softkey displays the Save option.
Page 61: Finding A Phone Number
Note: The New Entry screen does not display for the first entry saved into the contacts. Skip to step 3 if you are entering the first number in the contacts. Note: If Existing Entry was selected, press OK to launch the Find screen.
Page 62: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press the left softkey button.
Page 63 Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls placed from the United States). To make a call using Plus Code Dialing: Press and hold display.
Page 64: Using Speed Dialing
Using Speed Dialing You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial speed dial entries using one key press for locations 2-9 or two key presses for locations 10-99.
Page 65: Entering Text
Recent Msg to enter a message from a list of previous messages. Emoticons to enter “emoticons” (see page 44). Tip: When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change letter capitalization ( ABC > Abc > abc ). Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics...
Page 66 Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your Sprint PCS Phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 Word mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 41.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word.
Page 67: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad
By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lowercased. 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 68 (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 41.) To enter symbols: Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 41.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display. To enter “emoticons” (smileys): Select the Emoticons mode and press the appropriate key.
Page 69: 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. Take a few moments to review these options and to adjust or add settings that are right for you.
Page 70: 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: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type >...
Page 71 Selecting Ringer Types for Messaging To select a ringer type for messages: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Messaging. Select Voicemail, Text Message, or Picture Mail. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or My Content and press displayed.)
Page 72 Key Tone Level Your phone allows you to set the desired volume level of the key tones. To set the key tone level: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds> Key Tone. Select Tone Level and press Press up or down until you hear the desired tone...
Page 73 Use the navigation key to choose a volume level and select Done ( Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume key on the right side of your phone. Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings...
Page 74: Alert Notification
Alert Notification Your Sprint PCS Phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, when the signal fades, when powering your phone on or off, or when a call has been connected.
Page 75: Display Settings
Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to 14 characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting (“Sprint”), or you may enter your own custom greeting.
Page 76: Changing The Display Screen
Changing the Display Screen Your new Sprint PCS Phone offers options for what you see on the display screen when in standby mode. To change the display images on main LCD: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Screen Saver.
Page 77: Changing The Dialing Font
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen. To select the display’s menu style: Select Menu > Options > Menu Style. Select 3x4 Style to view each main menu item as an...
Page 78 Changing the Foreground Select the desired clock, calendar or scheduler to be displayed on the phone's idle screen by selecting one of the preset foreground options. To change the appearance on the standby screen: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Set Foreground.
Page 79: Location Settings
Turning Location off will disable the GPS location function for all purposes except 911, but will not hide your general location based on the cell site serving your call. No application or service may use your location without your request or permission.
Page 80: Messaging Settings
“Accessing Messaging” on page 197.) Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a signature with each sent message, and create your own canned messages, to name just a few.
Page 81 Deleting Old Messages You can delete messages that you’ve already read whenever you like, or you can have your phone delete them automatically for you when your phone's message memory becomes full. To automatically delete read messages: Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > General >...
Page 82 Your phone is programmed with ten preset messages to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as “Where are you?,” “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at,” can be customized or deleted to suit your needs. You can even add your own preset messages to the list (up to 20 messages total).
Page 83: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Music, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
Page 84 Service (TRS) by first dialing the state TRS with this number: 866-727-4889. To turn TTY Mode on or off: Press Menu > Settings > Others > TTY Mode from standby mode. (An informational message is displayed.) Press Select TTY Full, TTY+Hear, TTY+Talk, or TTY Off and...
Page 85: Updating Phone Software
The update phone software option allows you to download and update the software in your phone automatically. Only the internal software is updated, no contact entries or other information saved to your phone will be deleted. To update your phone: Press Menu >...
Page 86: Call Answer Mode
To set call answer mode: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Call Answer. To select an option, highlight it and press Any Key to allow an incoming call to be answered by opening the phone or pressing any key.
Page 87: Call Setup Options
Select Menu > Settings > Others > Language. Select English or Español and press Call Setup Options Call Setup options allow you to set up the following options: Abbreviated Dialing allows you to program a five- or six- digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers.
Page 88: 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 89 Contacts Match With the Contacts match feature, your phone displays the Contact’s name and phone number if the incoming call or outgoing call is in your Contacts list. To access Contacts match: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup >...
Page 90 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings...
Page 91: Setting Your Phone's Security
Erasing My Content 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 92: 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 93: Unlocking Your Phone
From standby mode, press Enter your lock code. Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Using Special Numbers” on page 71.) To place an outgoing call in lock mode:...
Page 94: Lock Service
This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint Power Vision services. When you enable Lock Services, you will be unable to make new calls (excluding emergency numbers) or to access the Vision services until the lock has been disabled in the Security menu.
Page 95: 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 ten special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both directories).
Page 96: Erasing Contacts
Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase Contacts and press If you are certain you would like to erase all of your Contacts entries, select Yes and press Erasing My Content You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all items you...
Page 97: Erasing Pic/Video
Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Reset Phone and press If you are certain that you would like to restore all of the factory settings, select Yes and press Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security...
Page 98: Security Features For Sprint Pcs Vision
You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services, including Sprint Power Vision, without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint PCS Vision and Sprint Power Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Vision services.
Page 99: Controlling Your Roaming Experience
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 digital dual-band A920 by Samsung® works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented...
Page 100: 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 101 Network, you will not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended time. To check your voicemail while roaming: Dial 1 + area code + your Sprint PCS Phone number.
Page 102: 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 digital dual- band phone to control your roaming experience.
Page 103: Using Call Guard
To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: Press Select Answer ( Note: If the Call Guard feature is set to On , you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls. Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience...
Page 104 Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience...
Page 105: 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 106: Viewing History
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
Page 107: Making A Call From Call History
Save to save the number if it is not already in your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number From Call History” on page 84.) Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the selected number. (See “Prepending a Phone Number From Call History”...
Page 108: Saving A Phone Number From Call History
Saving a Phone Number From Call History Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain twenty characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or...
Page 109: 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 111: 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 112: Adding A New Contacts Entry
Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone's contacts list can store up to 500 entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain twenty characters. To add a new entry: Select Menu >...
Page 113: Finding Contacts Entries
Select Menu > Contacts > Find. Scroll through all the entries using your navigation key. – or – Enter the first letter of a name or part of a name (such as “ave” for “Dave”). (The more letters you enter, the more your search narrows.) To display an entry, highlight it and press To dial the entry’s default phone number, press...
Page 114 Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: Select Menu > Contacts > Speed Dial #s. Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order.
Page 115: Contacts Entry Options
[Group] to assign the entry to a group. [Ring] to assign a preprogrammed or downloaded ringer. Tip: You can view the next entry by pressing the navigation key right or view the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left.
Page 116: Adding A Phone Number To A Contacts Entry
Display a Contacts entry (see page 89) and press Press Edit ( Highlight the number you wish to edit and press Press to clear one digit at a time, or press and hold to erase the whole number. Re-enter or edit the number and press...
Page 117: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers
Contacts entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry, or when you edit an existing number. To assign a speed dial number to a new or existing phone number: Add a phone number to a new or an existing Contacts entry.
Page 118: Editing A Contacts Entry
Add and/or edit the desired information and press Press Done ( Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 46.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Display a Contacts entry.
Page 119: Dialing Sprint Pcs Services
Select Menu > Contacts > Services. Select Account Info, Customer Service, or Dir Assist. Press to place the call. To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad: Dial the appropriate service number: Customer Care – Directory Assistance –...
Page 120 Section 2F: Using Contacts...
Page 121: 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 122: Using Your Phone's Scheduler
Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event and press Tip: Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through the Scheduler. Select Add New ( Enter a title for the event and press Next ( “Entering Text”...
Page 123: Event Alerts
Select the desired contact from the list and press Select Done ( Event Alerts There are several ways your Sprint PCS Phone alerts you to scheduled events: By playing the assigned ringer type. By illuminating the backlight. By flashing the LED.
Page 124: Event Alert Menu
Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press Viewing Events To view your scheduled events: Select Menu >...
Page 125: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock
To use the alarm clock: Select Menu > Tools > Alarm Clock. Select Alarm # 1, Alarm # 2, or Alarm # 3 and press Turn the alarm on or off by highlighting the activation field. Press the navigation key left or right to select On or Off .
Page 126 Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the ringer field and pressing Select the desired ringer category and press Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired ringer and press Select a repeating status for the alarm by highlighting the Repeat field.
Page 127: 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 note: Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad .
Page 128: Using Your Phone's Tools
Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping your be more efficient and organized, your Sprint PCS Phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Select Menu > Tools > Calculator.
Page 129 Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Task List. Note: If there are no tasks saved, the New Task screen is automatically displayed. Select Add New ( Enter the task name using the keypad and press Select a Priority level by highlighting Priority field.
Page 130: World Time
Countdown This option allows you to enter a timer that counts down to an event based on a date and time specified. Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Countdown. Note: If there are no countdowns saved, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed.
Page 131: Using Your Phone's Voice Services
Using Go To <App> Using Check <Item> 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. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos.
Page 132: Using Voice-Activated Dialing
There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the pre-designated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired function.
Page 133: Using Call
Select Talk Key or Talk Key and Flip Open and press Using Call <Name or #> You can voice dial from your phone with a single command by saying “Call” followed by a name or nickname (see contact list documentations for details) and (optionally) a label stored in your contact list, or “Call”...

Page 134 If a name has only a single number, or if you know the name but are not sure which number to call, say “Call” followed by the name only. For example, say “Call John.” If the name is recognized and there is only one number for the name, VoiceSignal immediately places the call.
Page 135 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 136 “More Adaptation?”) Select OK to continue for six more sets of digits, or press for partial adaptation. When you are finished with a full session, you will reach a screen that reads, “Adaptation Complete.”...
Page 137 Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation Menu > Settings > Voice Service. Select Digit Dialing and press Select Reset Digits and press Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes and press Section 2H: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services...
Page 138 If VoiceSignal is not confident it has recognized a name or number correctly, it might display a choice list and prompt you with “Call?” followed by the first choice on the list. To confirm the choice, say “Yes,” or to hear the next choice, say “No.”...
Page 139: Using Send Text
For example, say “Send Text John Smith.” If you do not specify the number type and there are multiple numbers for the name, VoiceSignal chooses the mobile number by default.

Page 140: Using Lookup
Say “Go To” by itself. A list of valid destinations is displayed and prompts you with “Please Choose.” If the list is too long to fit on one screen, the screen displays “Next Menu.” You can say the name of a destination, or say “Next Menu”...

Page 141: Using Check
Using Check <Item> You can have the phone play back and display information about its current state, including its phone number, current signal strength, network coverage, and battery level. To see and hear status information: Press and hold Say “Check” followed immediately by one of the...

Page 142 For example, say “Check Status.” The phone responds by playing back and displaying the message “Battery…Low.” You can also say “Check” by itself. The phone prompts you to say one of the valid status items. Coverage Signal Strength Battery Section 2H: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services No Coverage - When handset is scanning.
Page 143: Managing Voice Memos
Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: Select Menu > Tools > Voice Memo > Record.
Page 144: Voice Memo Options
Select Review and press of saved memos, with the first one selected.) Highlight the desired memo and press — or — Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to review. Erasing Voice Memos To erase an individual memo: Select Menu >...
Page 145: Using The Transflash™ Card
Using the TransFLASH™ Card In This Section Using Your Phone’s TransFLASH Card and Adapter Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to use a TransFLASH card and an adapter to expand the phone’s available memory space. This highly secure digital card enables images, music, and voice data to quickly and easily be exchanged among SD-compatible devices.
Page 146: Using Your Phone's Transflash Card And Adapter
Using Your Phone’s TransFLASH Card and Adapter Using the TransFLASH Memory Card Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a 32 MB TransFLASH (Secure Digital) memory card and its adapter to expand the phone’s available memory space. It allows you to easily store images, videos, music files, and voice data in your phone.
Page 147 Note: DO NOT remove a TransFLASH memory card while files are being accessed or transferred. It will result in loss or damage of data. Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the TransFLASH memory card. Your data may become damaged or unusable if the battery runs out while using the TransFLASH memory card.
Page 148: Using The Transflash Sd Adapter
With the label side of the TransFLASH memory card facing up, insert the card into the supplied TransFLASH SD adapter and gently slide the card until it is fully inserted. To remove the TransFLASH memory card from the TransFLASH SD...
Page 149: Using The Built-In Camera
Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Your Sprint PCS Phone’s built-in camera gives you the ability to take full-color digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display, and instantly send them to family and friends.
Page 150: Taking Pictures
To return to camera mode to take another picture, press the camera key. Press for options: Send Msg to send the picture to up to ten contacts at one time. (See page 138 for details.) Postcard to save handwritten text across the original image.
Page 151: Creating Your Sprint Pcs Picture Mail Password
Order Prints to order a printed picture of the image saved in your phone or memory card. Post to Service allows you to post your image to an online third party service. Camera Mode to return to the camera to take additional pictures.
Page 152: Camera Mode Options
Tip: Write down your Sprint PCS Picture Mail password in a secure place. Once you have received confirmation that your account has been successfully registered, you may upload and share pictures and access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site.
Page 153 Review Media (to go to your phone’s In Phone folder. See “In Phone Folder” on page 132 for details.) Camcorder (to switch to Video mode. See “Recording Videos” on page 134 for details.) Save To.. to select between In Phone or In Memory Card when saving images or files.
Page 154 To cancel the Self-timer after it has started: Press Using the Zoom This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a picture. Depending on your resolution settings, you can adjust the zoom up to five levels.
Page 155: Selecting Camera Settings
1280x960, High: 800x600, Med: 640x480, or Low: 320x240). Quality to select the picture quality setting (Fine, Normal, or Economy). Shutter Sound to select a shutter sound (Off, Shutter 1-3, or Say Cheese). View Mode to select between Full Screen or Wide Screen format.
Page 156: Storing Pictures
Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In Phone folder (unless the TransFLASH memory card is inserted.) From the In Phone folder, you can view all of the pictures you have taken, store selected images in your phone, send pictures to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site www.sprint.com/picturemail...
Page 157 Note: If this is the first time you have accessed the Sprint PCS Picture Mail account, you will be prompted to create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password. See “Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password” on page 127. Post to Service to send the image to a number of popular third-party Web image services.
Page 158: Recording Videos
Recording Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view, and send videos to your friends and family with your phone’s built-in video camera. To record a video: Select Menu > Pictures > Camcorder. Using the phone’s main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the lens at your subject.
Page 159: Video Mode Options
Always On to turn on the movie light for all movies. Self-timer to activate the camera’s timer. (See “Setting the Camera Self-timer” on page 130.) Color Tones to select a wide variety of color tones for the picture (Auto, Monochrome, Green, Sepia, or Blue. The default setting is Auto.) Controls..
Page 160 Review Media to display the videos saved in the In Phone folder. (See “In Phone Folder” on page 132 for details.) Camera Mode to switch to Camera mode. (See “Taking Pictures” on page 126 for details.) Save To.. to select between In Phone or In Memory Card when saving images or files.
Page 161: Storing Videos
Once you’ve taken a picture, you can use the messaging capabilities of your Sprint Power Vision Phone to instantly share it with family and friends. You can send a picture to up to ten people at a time using their email addresses or their Sprint PCS Phone Numbers.
Page 162 Select Options ( Select To Contacts or Postcard and press Note: The first time you send Sprint PCS Picture Mail, you will be prompted to establish a Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site account and password. (See “Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password”...
Page 163: Sending Pictures From Messaging
Select In Phone and press Next ( Press to send the picture. Sending Pictures From Messaging You can also send Sprint PCS Picture Mail from your phone’s Messaging menu. To send pictures from the Messaging menu: Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Picture Mail.
Page 164: Online Albums
Select Next ( Tip: To take and send a new picture from Messaging, select Take New Picture during step 4 above, take the new picture, press OK (right softkey), and follow steps 5-11 in “Sending Pictures From the In Phone Folder”...
Page 165: Managing Sprint Pcs Picture Mail
Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web Site Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail account at (see “In Phone Folder Options” on page 132), you picturemail can use your personal computer to manage your pictures.
Page 166 Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone You can use your phone to manage, edit, or share pictures you have uploaded to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site at www.sprint.com/picturemail page 132 for information about uploading.) To view your online pictures from your phone: Select Menu >...
Page 167: Downloading Your Online Pictures
Select In Phone or Memory Card and press Select the picture(s) you wish to upload and press Options ( Select Upload. and choose My Uploads or My Albums and press Select Continue ( Downloading Your Online Pictures From your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail albums display at www.sprint.com/picturemail...
Page 168 Select one of the following options and press In Phone to download the picture and save to the phone. In Memory Card to download and save the picture to the installed memory card. Sending Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail To send an album from the online pictures menu:...
Page 169 Move All to move all pictures in the current album (or Inbox) to the target album. Save to copies the selected picture to the In Phone or In Memory Card selection folder. (See “In Phone Folder” on page 132.)
Page 170 To access your online Albums options from your Sprint PCS Phone: Display the album list in the Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail menu. (See “Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone” on page 142.) Use your navigation key to select an album (or Inbox).
Page 171: Printing Pictures Using Pictbridge
& Imaging Products Association (CIPA) that enables a range of digital photo solutions, including direct photo printing from a digital camera to a printer without the need for a PC. Printing From Your Phone The A920 comes equipped with a built-in camera that allows you to print images directly to a printer using the PictBridge technology.
Page 172 Note: These options may vary and are dependent on the printer’s capabilities. Press the navigation key down to select Size. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following sizes: Default Note: These sizes may vary and are dependent on the printer’s capabilities.
Page 173: Settings And Info
Settings and Info The settings and info menu allows you to configure where pictures or videos are saved, view your account information, or set the view between portrait or landscape mode. To access the settings and info menu: Select Menu > Pictures > Settings & Info.
Page 174 Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera...
Page 175: Using Your Phone's Built-In Media Player
Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Just access your media player from your phone's main menu, scroll to your choice of channel, and select one of the video or audio clips to play. It's like having a TV in the palm of your hand.
Page 176: Your Multimedia Channel Options
Sprint PCS Service Plan and multimedia subscriptions. Your subscription options include a comprehensive basic service as well as a full menu of a variety of additional channel options. Preview Channel: This free channel lets you sample clips from all of the available channels before you make a decision to subscribe.
Page 177: Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings
My Channels section of your media player's Channel Listings. You will see it displayed in this section the next time you access your phone's media player. Section 2K: Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player...
Page 178: Playing A Video Or Audio Clip
(unless it’s a channel that doesn’t have an associated monthly fee). Accepting the charge gives you access to the channel for as long as you continue to pay the monthly fee. If you accept the fee, the next time you access your phone’s media player, this channel will appear in the My Channels section of your Channel Listings.
Page 179: Multimedia Faqs
Can I access a multimedia clip wherever I am, as long as I have my phone? As long as you are on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you will have access to the audio and video clips.
Page 180 These channels automatically appear in the My Channels section of your Channel Listings. If I don't subscribe to Sprint PCS Vision Plan, am I still able to view the multimedia clips? Yes; for service access charges, please consult your...
Page 181 “headset mode,” a phone call will not become disconnected by closing the flip). Can I surf to a different channel while I am playing a clip? Yes; while you are playing a clip, you can use the up and down navigation buttons to surf to a different channel.
Page 183: Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, PCs, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 10 meters (30 feet). This section details how to set up and make the most of your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities. Section 2L: Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology...
Page 184: Turning Bluetooth On And Off
Turning Bluetooth on makes your device “discoverable” by other in-range Bluetooth devices. To turn Bluetooth on: Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth> Enable. Press the navigation key up or down to select On and press to enable Bluetooth. To turn Bluetooth off: Select Menu >...
Page 185: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu The Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your phone’s Bluetooth service, including: Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Bluetooth communication. Setting your phone’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth devices.
Page 186 Note: Any changes you make to your Bluetooth settings will be saved when you exit the Bluetooth Settings menu. Any changes to the settings will be applied to all devices in the same category. Bluetooth Settings: My Bluetooth Address To display your phone’s Bluetooth address: Select Menu >...
Page 187: Bluetooth Profiles
While using the handset, you can use the headset instead of the phone by pushing a button on the headset, the same as inserting a jack into the phone. Increase or decrease the volume by using the volume key on the side of the handset.
Page 188: Pairing Bluetooth Devices
For a successful pairing to occur, make sure that the handset is in idle mode prior to performing a pairing operation. This will insure that the device is located properly and a valid connection will be made.
Page 189 Waiting for Pairing If you are going to be using a Dial-Up Network (DUN) profile to pair with a PC or PDA, you will need to allow the other device to initiate pairing with your phone. To allow your phone to be paired with another Bluetooth device: Select Menu >...
Page 190 Section 2L: Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology...
Page 191: Section 3: Sprint Pcs Service Features
Section 3 Sprint PCS Service Features...
Page 193: Sprint Pcs Service Features: The Basics
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. This section outlines your basic Sprint PCS Service features. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics...
Page 194: 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 195: Voicemail Notification
Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, you are notified of new messages only when your phone is turned on and you are in a Sprint PCS Service Area. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics...
Page 196: 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 197: Voicemail Options
Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see “Voicemail Menu Key” on page 177. Date/Time Replay Erase Cancel Voicemail Options Your Sprint PCS Phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail.
Page 198 Expert Mode. Press to turn Expert Mode on or off. Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers. Press and hold voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press to access the main voicemail menu.)
Page 199 Follow the voice prompts to record and send your voice message. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Reply to a voice message received from any other Sprint PCS Voicemail user. After listening to a voice message, press Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply.
Page 200 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.
Page 201: Clearing The Message Icon
Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages. To clear the icon from the display screen: Select Menu > Messaging > Voicemail > Clear Envelope.
Page 202 Message Date & Time On/Off Change Passcode 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 203: Using Text Sms 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 be displayed on your phone’s screen. In addition, Text SMS Messaging includes a variety of preset messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,”...
Page 204 To reply to a Text SMS message: While the message is open, select Reply ( Compose your reply or use the preset messages or icons. To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message. Use To use a preset message or an emoticon, select Options ( Emoticons.
Page 205 Enter your new message or changes and press (See “Entering Text” on page 41.) Note: You may also add or edit preset messages in the “My Online Tools” area at Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics ) and press Add New.
Page 206: Using Voice Sms Messaging
Select Yes. (When activation is complete, an activation confirmation screen appears.) Note: If you select No during step 2 above, you will see an alert message. If you select No after reading the message, incoming Voice SMS messages will not be downloaded to your phone.
Page 207 Options [ Composing Voice SMS Messages To compose a Voice SMS message: Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Voice SMS. Select Mobile # or Email to enter a recipient’s wireless phone number or email address directly.
Page 208 To play a Voice SMS message: When you receive a voice message, a pop-up notification will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your softkeys to view and play the voice message. To reply to a Voice SMS message: From the Voice SMS inbox, select the desired message.
Page 209: Using Caller Id
Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy steps.
Page 210: 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 211: Using Call Forwarding
Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding:...
Page 212 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics...
Page 213: Sprint Pcs Vision
These features – including Sprint TV messaging, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and portable Web access – let you have fun, stay in touch, and stay informed no matter where you go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 214: Sprint Pcs Vision Applications
Contacts. Screen Savers savers – or make it easy to tell who’s calling by assigning specific images to numbers in your Contacts. Experience full-color graphic versions of popular Web sites from your Sprint Power Vision Phone.
Page 215: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Vision
Web with your Sprint Power Vision Phone. Your User Name When you buy a Sprint Power Vision Phone and sign up for service, you're automatically assigned a User name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprint.com.”...
Page 216: Launching A Sprint Pcs Vision Connection
On your Sprint Power Vision Phone. You can find your User name under the Phone Info option in your phone's Settings menu (Menu > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number). Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: Select Menu >...
Page 217: 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 218 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 219: Navigating The Web
Scrolling As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Web sites. To scroll line by line through Web sites: Press the navigation key up and down.
Page 220 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 Web page: Press and hold – or –...
Page 221: Accessing Messaging
To access Sprint PCS Mail from your phone: Select Menu > Messaging > IM & Email > PCS Mail. (If you’re a first-time user, your phone will prompt you to set up your Sprint PCS Mail account by establishing a User name and password.)
Page 222: Accessing Additional Email Providers
With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services such as AOL® Mail, Yahoo!® Mail, MSN® Hotmail, and EarthLink® to keep in touch, even while you’re on the go. To access email providers from your Sprint Power Vision Phone: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging >...
Page 223: Accessing Instant Messaging
Accessing Instant Messaging Sprint PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL® Instant Messenger , MSN® Messenger, and Yahoo!® Messenger. To access instant messaging clients from your Sprint Power Vision Phone: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging >...
Page 224: Accessing Wireless Chatrooms
Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Sprint PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your Sprint Power Vision Phone, to send text messages and icons to chatroom participants, or to launch a one-on-one (private) chatroom. To access a chatroom from the browser: Select Menu >...
Page 225: Downloading Premium Services Content
Downloading Premium Services Content With Sprint PCS Vision, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below.
Page 226 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 227 Select an option to continue: Select Use ( to start, in the case of a game or application). Your Sprint PCS Vision session will end and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen. Select Shop ( download.
Page 228 Select an option to continue: Select Use (left softkey) to assign the downloaded item (or to start, in the case of a game or application). Your Sprint PCS Vision session will end and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen.
Page 229: 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 195.
Page 230 Send page to... Allows you to send the current page as a text message. Go to URL. Allows you to navigate directly to a Web site by entering its URL (Web site address). History. Keeps a list of links to your most recently visited sites.
Page 231 Preferences. Displays all the preferences available for the browser. Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time. To create a bookmark: Go to the Web page you want to mark.
Page 232 Select OK ( Press to exit pop-up screen. 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. Select Go to URL.
Page 233: Sprint Pcs Vision Faqs
Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. Select More > Restart Browser. Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS Vision service? Your User name (for example, displayed in the Phone Info. listing in your phone’s Settings menu.
Page 234 Can I make calls and use Sprint PCS Vision services at the same time? You cannot use voice and Sprint PCS Vision services simultaneously. If you receive a call while Sprint PCS Vision service is active, the call will be forwarded to voicemail. You can place an outgoing call anytime, but it will interrupt any in-progress Sprint PCS Vision session.
Page 235: Sprint Power Vision
Sprint Power Vision offers an enhanced, always-on experience, including rich, clear video and audio clips (up to five minutes in length), live interactive 3-D games, and Broadband-like download speeds. In addition, you can experience all the latest messaging, imaging and browsing enhancements currently available to Sprint PCS users.
Page 236: Getting To Know Sprint Power Vision
A920 by Samsung® is equipped with the latest in multimedia, imaging and processing technology, and offers exclusive services not available on current Sprint PCS Vision Phones, such as access to the Sprint Music Store and On Demand. Note: The A920's data services work anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 237: Exploring The Sprint Music Store
You can access the Sprint Music Store right from your phone’s main menu, anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. When you enter the store for the first time, you will be prompted to set up your user identification and password.
Page 238 Purchasing and Downloading Music Now that you’re in the store, you can shop for songs to purchase and download to your phone’s TransFLASH card. To find and download music files from the Sprint Music Store: From the Sprint Music Store opening page, select an...
Page 239 Sprint recommends you back up your AAC+ music files to your PC so you may access the files in case your TransFLASH card is lost or damaged, or if you install a new TransFLASH card.
Page 240 Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store The Sprint Music Store not only gives you access to great music, it also gives you a place to listen to and organize your music library. Accessing the Music Player From the Sprint Music Store opening page, use your right navigation key to select the Player tab.
Page 241: Personalizing Your Service With On Demand
On Demand uses the ZIP code you provide to customize the content it retrieves to your area, so you can get the information you want, when you want it. On Demand acts like a PC browser’s customized home page,...
Page 242 Use your navigation key to scroll through the article. If applicable, the left and right softkeys will offer additional options: Left Softkey - If there is a related story or an image accompanying the article, that link will be available by pressing your left softkey. The left softkey functions as an action key in the On Demand service.
Page 243 Weather, and Sports (which allows you to select your top teams), along with optional categories such as Maps and TV Guide, bring the information you want right to your screen – all without having to go through a traditional Web search.
Page 244: Using Your Sprint Pcs Phone As A Modem
Setting Up a Data Connection With Your PC In order to use your phone as a modem, you’ll first need to load the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software on your PC, then use the supplied USB cable or built-in Bluetooth connection to connect your phone to your PC.
Page 245 Remove the USB cable from your handset and PC. Note: While your data connection is active, you will not be able to receive incoming calls; all incoming calls will be forwarded to your Sprint PCS Voicemail. Placing an outgoing call during a data session terminates the data connection.
Page 247: Sprint Pcs Voice Command
– 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. This section outlines the Sprint PCS Voice Command service.
Page 248: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Voice Command
With Sprint PCS Voice Command: You can store all your contacts’ phone numbers, so you can simply say the name of the person you want to call. There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize voicemail passwords, or try to dial while you’re driving.
Page 249: Creating Your Own Address Book
Creating Your Own Address Book You can program up to 500 names into your personal address book, with each name having up to five phone numbers. That’s 2,500 phone numbers, and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them.
Page 250: Making A Call With Sprint Pcs Voice Command
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 251: 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,” “Call Sports Central,”...
Page 253: Section 4: Safety And Warranty Information
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 255: Important Safety Information
This phone guide contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use your phone. read and follow the information provided in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage. Section 4A: Important Safety Information...
Page 256: General Precautions
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery.
Page 257: 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 258 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 259: 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 260: Radiofrequency (Rf) Energy
Sprint authorized service center. Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. Radiofrequency (RF) Energy Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals.
Page 261 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 262: 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 263: Manufacturer's Warranty
For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your Sprint PCS Phone, please visit www.sprint.com and click on the “Terms & Conditions” link at the bottom or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS. Section 4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty...
Page 264: Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of...
Page 265 Purchaser's sales receipt or comparable substitute proof of sale showing the date of purchase, the serial number of Product and the sellers' name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357.
Page 266 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,...
Page 267 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 268 Section 4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty...
Page 269: Index
Call Forwarding 187 Call Guard 79 Call History 81–85 Erasing 85 Making a Call 83 Prepending a Phone Number 85 Saving a Phone Number 84 Call Setup Options 63 Index Call Waiting 185 Caller ID 185 Camera 125–146 Chat 200 Contacts 87–95...
Page 270 PictBridge Printing 147 Picture/Video Erasing 73 Locking Pic/Video 69 Pictures Ordering Prints 127 PictBridge 147 Plus (+) Code Dialing 39 Preset Messages 44 Resetting Your Phone 73 Restriction 65 Ringer Types 46 Roaming 75–79 Setting Roam Mode 78 Scheduler 98–101 Security 67–74...
Page 271 Taking Pictures 126–131 Task List 105 Text Greeting 51 Text SMS Messaging 179–181 Three-Way Calling 186 TransFLASH Card 121 TTY Use 59–60 Turning Your Phone On and Off 24 Unlocking Your Phone 69 Updating your Phone Software 61 Videos Recording 134 Storing 137 Voice Memos 119–120...
Page 272 Web 205–209 World Time 106 Index...

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Samsung SPHA920 Phone Manual

Welcome to Sprint

Introduction

Your Phone's Menu

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

Managing Call History

Using Contacts

Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools

Using Your Phone's Voice Services

Using the Transflash™ Card

Using the Built-In Camera

Using Your Phone's Built-In Media Player

Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features

Sprint PCS Service Features: the Basics

Sprint PCS Vision

Sprint Power Vision

Sprint PCS Voice Command

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Important Safety Information

Manufacturer's Warranty

Index

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