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Audiovox CDM-8912 User Manual

Audiovox cdm-8912: user guide
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  • Page 1 Sprint PCS Service www.sprintpcs.com Copyright © 2004 Sprint Spectrum L.P. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, the diamond logo design, and all other Sprint marks referenced herein are trademarks of Sprint Communications Company L.P. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How to Use This Guide ......i Getting Advanced Phone and Service Information . .ii Getting Started ......1 Basics of Your Sprint PCS Phone .
  • Page 3 TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service ....24 Sending and Receiving Messages ... .25 Setting Up Your Voicemail .
  • Page 4 Terms and Conditions & Warranty Information . .48 Terms and Conditions of Services ....48 Terms of Picture Mail Service ..... . .60 Manufacturer’s Warranties .

  • Page 5: How To Use This Guide

    How to Use This Guide Thank you for choosing Sprint PCS Service. Sprint has the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation. Depend on it. With Sprint PCS Service, we give you what you really want from a wireless service provider – clear calls, easy-to-understand service plans, and self-servicing options for managing your account.

  • Page 6: Getting Advanced Phone And Service Information

    Getting Advanced Phone and Service Information This guide covers your phone’s basic features and services. To learn how to use all the advanced features of your phone and service, visit www.sprintpcs.com and sign on to your account management page with your Sprint PCS Phone Number and password.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Activating and Using Sprint PCS Service...
  • Page 8 Have these things ready before you call to activate your Sprint PCS Service •Your Sprint PCS Phone (Make sure it’s fully charged) •Your Social Security number •Your driver’s license number •Your Electronic Serial Number (also known as ESN; refer to step 4 on page 4 to locate the number) •The city and state where your phone will primarily be used •A pen...
  • Page 9 Your Sprint PCS Account Passwords As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, and your voicemail account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
  • Page 10 If you have a Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can set up a Sprint PCS Vision Password. This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of premium content and to protect personal information on multi-phone accounts. My PCS Vision Password is: _______________________ For more information or to change your passwords, sign on to www.sprintpcs.com or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
  • Page 11 Sprint PCS Clear Pay Check this box if you are on the Sprint PCS Clear Pay Program. Follow these easy steps to continue enjoying your new Sprint PCS Service: •Keep track of your minutes Dial (normal airtime usage charges will apply) or sign on to www.sprintpcs.com have currently used within your service plan.
  • Page 12 Western Union . Make a cash payment at any Western Union location simply by providing your Sprint PCS Phone Number on the Western Union Swiftpay form. Press your Sprint PCS Phone or dial 1-800-325-6000 from any phone to find a location near you. (Transaction fee applies;...
  • Page 13 Your new Sprint PCS Phone Number Sprint PCS Phone Number _____________________________________________ Sprint PCS Vision User Name _____________________________________________ Your user name (for example, also your email address for Sprint PCS Mail. It is automatically assigned to you when you sign up for Sprint PCS Vision.

  • Page 14: Your Account

    Quick, easy options to manage your account With Sprint Customer Service, there are two convenient options for managing your account. •Manage it online – visit www.sprintpcs.com Once you sign on, you can: View the details of your Sprint PCS Service Plan Find out how many minutes you have used and how many minutes are remaining in your plan View your current and previous three months...
  • Page 15 •Use your Sprint PCS Phone – press Once connected, you can Access a summary of your service plan Find out the number of minutes remaining in your plan for the current invoice cycle Access information about your most recent invoice Find out when your last payment was received Make a payment Note:...

  • Page 17: Basics Of Your Sprint Pcs Phone

    Basics of Your Sprint PCS Phone...

  • Page 18: Your New Sprint Pcs Phone

    Your New Sprint PCS Phone 13. Camera Lens 1. Softkey Buttons 2. Navigation 3. Talk 4. Back 12. Headset Jack 16. Status LED 15. External 11. Side Camera Display 14. Camera Flash 10. Volume Keys 9. Earpiece 8. LCD Display Screen 7.

  • Page 19: Your Phone's Features

    Your Phone’s Features Softkey Buttons: Press left to access the menu or function displayed on the bottom line of the display screen. Press right to access a text message, voice message, or picture mail in standby mode. Navigation Key: In standby mode: Press up to access Sprint PCS Vision, down to access the Downloads, right to access the Schedule, and left to access the Phone Book.

  • Page 20: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Volume Keys: Lets you adjust the volume during a call, or turn off the ringer while ringing. Lets you adjust the ringer volume in standby mode. Side Camera Key: Press to access Camera Preview. Headset Jack: Insert the plug of the headset (must be purchased separately) for hands-free listening.

  • Page 21: Using The Battery And Charger

    Using the Battery and Charger Installing and Removing the Battery To install, insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone and gently press down until the latch snaps into place. To remove, make sure the power is off. Press the battery release latch up and remove the battery from the phone at a 45-degree angle.

  • Page 22: Making And Answering Calls

    Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Make sure your phone is on. Enter a phone number. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press hold Press Call Guard is enabled, highlight Roam Call, read the message, select On or Off, then press When you’re finished, press Answering Calls Make sure your phone is on.

  • Page 23: Entering Text

    Entering Text Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are required to enter text (for example, when entering a Phone Book entry or when using the phone’s messaging features). To activate a text mode, press entry screen then select the text mode from the Entry Method menu.

  • Page 24: Controlling Your Roaming Experience

    Controlling Your Roaming Experience Your phone is dual band/tri mode, which means you can make and receive calls while on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and you can also roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we've implemented roaming agreements with other carriers.

  • Page 25: Call Guard

    Call Guard Call Guard reminds you when you are making or receiving a roaming call and requires you to take additional steps before placing or answering roaming calls. These additional steps are not required when you make or receive calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, or if your Sprint PCS Service Plan includes roaming.

  • Page 26: Feature Availability

    Feature Availability You can make and receive calls while roaming. You will have access to voicemail while roaming. Other features which are standard on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, such as Call Waiting, Sprint PCS Voice Command, and Sprint PCS Vision are unavailable while roaming.

  • Page 27: Finding Phone Numbers

    Finding Phone Numbers To access the main menu, press (Phone Book). Press Press (Find). Enter a name or a character string to display the names in alphabetical order. (All matching entries will be displayed.) Select an entry then press (Options) for one of the following options: Call, Send Picture, Send Text, Prepend, View, Erase.

  • Page 28: Changing Your Phone's Settings

    Changing Your Phone’s Settings You can customize many of your phone’s functions, from display and sounds to messaging and security, through the Settings menu. Below are just a few examples of how to navigate and use the Settings menu. Changing the Greeting To access the main menu, press Select Settings ( Select Display (...

  • Page 29: Adjusting Volume During A Conversation

    Select Ringer( Messaging ( Power Off ( Adjust the speaker volume with the Navigation Key. Silence All, Ringer Off, Vibrate On, 1-Beep, Level1~Level 5, High & Vibrate, Off. Press to save. Adjusting Volume During a Conversation Press the volume keys on the side of your phone during the call.

  • Page 30: Tty Use With Sprint Pcs Service

    To turn TTY mode on or off: To access the main menu, press Select Settings ( Select Others ( Select TTY Mode ( Read the message then press Select Enable TTY or Disable TTY with the Navigation Key. Press Important Notice: For additional information and instructions regarding TTY use, please see your online phone User's Guide at www.sprintpcs.com...

  • Page 31: Sending And Receiving Messages

    Sending and Receiving Messages Setting Up Your Voicemail Press and hold Follow the system prompts to create your pass code and record your greeting. Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages Press and hold Accessing Your Voicemail From Another Phone Dial your Sprint PCS Phone Number. Press when your voicemail answers.

  • Page 32: Sprint Pcs Service Features

    Sprint PCS Service Features Call Waiting To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Press second call. (To switch between calls, press – or – End your first call and answer the incoming call by pressing Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward your calls to another number.

  • Page 33: Three-Way Calling

    Three-Way Calling Talking with two different people at the same time is made easy with Three-Way Calling. To place a three-way call: Enter a number you wish to call then press Once you have established the connection, enter the second number you wish to call then press [Menu], highlight 3-Way Call then press press to put the first caller on hold and dial the second...

  • Page 34: Sprint Pcs Voice Command

    Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can call a number just by saying a name. Getting started with Sprint PCS Voice Command Press contact Sprint Customer Service to set up your Sprint PCS Voice Command account. (There is a monthly charge for Sprint PCS Voice Command.) Setting up your Personal Address Book Press...

  • Page 35: Sprint Pcs Vision

    Sprint PCS Vision Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision To access detailed instructions on using Sprint PCS Vision services, visit www.sprintpcs.com/manage and download your complete User’s Guide. To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: To access the main menu, press Select Web ( Choose Connect Web ( Vision connection (your phone will go to the Vision...

  • Page 36: Sprint Pcs Vision Services

    Sprint PCS Vision Services With Sprint PCS Vision, you will have access to applications that let you stay in touch with family and friends, have fun, stay informed on the go, and make your phone unique. Features such as Web access, graphically- enriched games, and sending/receiving digital pictures will be available on select PCS Phones through the Sprint Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.

  • Page 37: Accessing Sprint Pcs Vision Services

    Accessing Sprint PCS Vision Services Sprint PCS Vision user name Your user name (for example, name@sprintpcs.com), is also your email address for Sprint PCS Mail. It is automatically assigned to you when you sign up for Sprint PCS Service. To find your user name: To access the main menu, press Select Settings ( Select Phone Info (...

  • Page 38: Your Phone's Special Features

    The Megapixel feature for the PM-8912 by Audiovox delivers high-resolution images with crisp details and brilliant colors. There’s no easier way to make sure you’re always ready to capture all the fun and excitement in beautiful digital images.
  • Page 39 To take a picture in idle mode: Press the Side Camera button to activate Camera Mode. - or - , select Camera ( Press Point the camera lens at your subject. (You can check the picture framing through the main display screen.) Press or the Side Camera button to take the picture.
  • Page 40 To create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail The first time you use any of the management options involving the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website, you will need to establish a Sprint PCS Picture Mail password through your Sprint PCS Phone. This password will also allow you to log in to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website at www.sprint.com/picturemail to access and manage your uploaded pictures, video files, and albums.
  • Page 41 To manage online Sprint PCS Picture Mail from your phone: You can use your phone to manage, edit, or send picture files you have uploaded to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website. , select Online Albums ( Press View Albums ( password.) Highlight Uploads or an album title then press display.

  • Page 42: Additional Features

    Additional Features Schedule Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Alarm This option allows you to set the alarm to ring at a specific time when your phone is switched on. You can set one or more alarms.

  • Page 43: Accessories For Your Phone

    Accessories for Your Phone Standard Battery Provides up to 200 minutes of continuous digital talk time (up to 100 minutes analog) or up to 216 hours of continuous digital standby time (up to 19 hours analog). Vehicle Power Adapter This charging option enables you to power your phone and charge the battery at the same time.

  • Page 45: Safety And Terms & Conditions

    Safety and Terms & Conditions...

  • Page 46: Performance And Safety

    Performance and Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.

  • Page 47: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder. Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone’s antenna. Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
  • Page 48 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when stationary or before pulling into traffic. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your attention from the road. Dial 911 to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your wireless phone.
  • Page 49 Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air.

  • Page 50: Caring For The Battery

    Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. Use only Sprint-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage. In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º...

  • Page 51: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc Notice

    Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Notice This phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).

  • Page 52: Specific Absorption Rates (Sar) For Wireless Phones

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone PM-8912 by Audiovox. Serial No.:...

  • Page 53: User's Guide Proprietary Notice

    User’s Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797 5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501 5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S.

  • Page 54: Terms And Conditions & Warranty Information

    Terms and Conditions & Warranty Information Terms and Conditions of Services (Effective June 30, 2004) Thanks for choosing Sprint. These terms and conditions are part of your agreement with Sprint for Sprint PCS Services. Please note these terms may not be the most current version. You can get a current version of the terms on our website at www.sprintpcs.com or by requesting a copy from us at 1-888-211-4PCS.
  • Page 55 material term of the Agreement and that change has a material adverse effect on you, you may terminate the Agreement without an Early Termination Fee by calling 1-888-567-5528 within 30 days after the changes go into effect. You understand and agree that taxes, Universal Service fees and other charges imposed by the government or based on government calculations may increase or decrease on a monthly basis, and that this paragraph does not apply to any increases in such taxes,...
  • Page 56 minors. We strongly recommend that you closely monitor any such usage. Changing Services. Changes to Services will generally be effective at the start of your next full invoicing cycle. In certain instances, the changes may take place sooner, in which case your invoice will reflect pro-rated charges.
  • Page 57 apply. If a transfer to Sprint is not successful, you will be responsible for any discounts provided to you with the purchase of your device. See our printed in-store materials or visit www.sprintpcs.com for additional important information on number transfers. Coverage.
  • Page 58 actual usage (e.g., charges for long distance, roaming, call forwarding, directory assistance, etc.). Airtime and other time based usage charges are calculated from when your device first initiates contact with a network until the network connection is broken, whether or not you were actually successful in connecting to the intended destination.
  • Page 59 actual usage. Your invoice will not separately identify the number of kilobytes attributable to your use of specific sites, sessions or services. Taxes and Surcharges. We invoice you for taxes, fees and other charges levied by or remitted directly to federal, state, local or foreign governments including, without limitation, sales, gross receipts, Universal Service, use, and excise taxes.
  • Page 60 Disputed Charges. Disputes concerning any charges invoiced must be raised within 60 days of the date of the invoice. You accept all charges not disputed in this time period. Disputes can only be made by calling or writing us as directed on your invoice. Account Spending Limit &...
  • Page 61 connections. Unlimited Vision plans/options may not be used with Sprint PCS phones or smart phones being used as a modem in connection with other equipment (e.g., computers, etc.) through use of connection kits or other phone-to-computer/PDA accessories, or Bluetooth or other wireless technology. We may terminate services without notice for any misuse.
  • Page 62 voicemail, text, email or other messages that can be retained through your account. Indicators of messages on your device, including mailbox icons, may not always provide an up to date indication of new messages and you may at times need to manually reset or clear your mailbox indicator.
  • Page 63 arising from the use of Services, any wireless devices or related accessories; (d) content or information accessed while using our Services, such as through the internet; (e) interruption or failure in accessing or attempting to access emergency services from your phone, including through 911, E911 or otherwise;...
  • Page 64 THIS PROVISION DOES NOT PREVENT EITHER YOU OR SPRINT FROM BRINGING APPROPRIATE CLAIMS IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT, BEFORE THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OR A STATE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. YOU AND SPRINT FURTHER AGREE THAT NEITHER SPRINT NOR YOU WILL JOIN ANY CLAIM WITH THE CLAIM OF ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY IN A LAWSUIT, ARBITRATION OR OTHER PROCEEDING;...
  • Page 65 If any portion of this Mandatory Arbitration of Disputes section is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Section remains in full force and effect. Miscellaneous. You may notify us by calling us at 1-888-211-4PCS, or use that number to get our current address for written notice. We may send you notice to your last known address in our invoicing records, or by calling leaving you a voice message on your wireless device or home phone.

  • Page 66: Terms Of Picture Mail Service

    Terms of Picture Mail Service The Picture Mail service (“Service”) – including access to and use of the services at www.sprint.com/picturemail – is provided to you by Sprint under the following terms and conditions and incorporate the Terms and Conditions set forth at www.sprintpcs.com which include the Terms and Conditions of Service provided with your PCS Phone User’s Guide, terms regarding copyright and trademark matters, and other terms relating to the use of our services.
  • Page 67 unique or irreplaceable, reliable storage alternatives should be used, including hard copy duplication and electronic back up and storage. 5. Use of Related Software Any software that is provided for download and installation on your personal computer or electronic device in connection with the Service is licensed under the terms and conditions of a separate software license agreement.
  • Page 68 (e) You agree (1) not to use the Service for illegal purposes; (2) not to interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks or software or data connected to the Service; (3) to comply with all requirements, procedures, policies and regulations of networks connected to the Service;...
  • Page 69 used and protected. The revised Privacy Policy includes information about advertisements on Sprint Websites and access to your account information. Sprint protects the privacy of its local, long distance and wireless customers consistent with the Federal Telecommunications Act and rules and regulations issued by the Federal Communications Commission.
  • Page 70 identify the computer as a return visitor. Sprint uses cookies to collect non-personally identifiable information and generically track usage patterns on the Sprint Websites in order to monitor activity and administer the sites. Sprint also uses information obtained from cookies to improve Sprint Websites, and make decisions concerning advertising, product offerings and services.
  • Page 71 We use personally identifiable information provided at a Sprint Website in the following ways unless otherwise specified: 1. For its intended purpose (such as to complete an online order for service). 2. To provide you with information about new PCS Products and Services or products and services offered in conjunction with Sprint business partners.
  • Page 72 (i) Children Sprint does not intend to collect personally identifiable information from individuals under 18 years of age. If Sprint becomes aware that a user who is under 18 is using a Sprint Website, Sprint will specifically instruct that individual that they are not to submit information on Sprint Websites without a parent or guardian's consent.
  • Page 73 time (for example, three months) such that if you do not use the Service at least once during such period, we may terminate the Service to you for non-use, and delete pictures and other data that you may have stored through the Service. 10.
  • Page 74 inconsistently with the letter or spirit of these Terms; (3) that you have violated our rights or the rights of other users or parties; or (4) that you have abused or misused the Service in any way, including but not limited to exceeding any limits that we may place on the amount of data that any individual may store on the Service.
  • Page 75 WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES FOR THE SECURITY, RELIABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND PERFORMANCE OF THIS SERVICE, OR THAT THIS SITE OR OUR SERVER IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE DISCLAIM, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY WARRANTIES FOR OTHER SERVICES OR GOODS RECEIVED THROUGH OR ADVERTISED ON THIS SERVICE OR RECEIVED...
  • Page 76 14. Indemnity You agree to indemnify and hold Sprint and its parents, suppliers, licensors, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, and employees harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) use of the Service by you or by anyone using your account;...

  • Page 77: Manufacturer's Warranties

    Manufacturer’s Warranties Audiovox Communications Corp. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this Audiovox handheld portable cellular telephone, that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in material or...
  • Page 78 number and/or fax number and complete description of the problem, transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below or to the place of purchase for repair or replacement processing. In addition, for reference to an authorized Warranty station in your area, you may telephone in the United States (800) 229-1235, and in Canada (800) 465-9672 (in Ontario call 905-712-9299).
  • Page 79 IN USA : AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 555 Wireless Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 (800) 229-1235 IN CANADA : AUDIOVOX CANADA LTD. 5155 Spectrum Way, Unit #5 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5A1 (800) 465-9672...
  • Page 80 Notes ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________...

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