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  • Page 1 Sprint ® The clear alternative to cell SPH-A700...
  • Page 3 Welcome to Sprint Sprint built the largest all-digital, all-CDMA nationwide network from the ground up for clearer calls, reaching more than 230 million people. We built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone: clear sound, private conversations and time-saving features.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started With PCS Service ......6 Turning Your Phone ON and OFF ......6 Getting Started With PCS Service .
  • Page 5 PCS Wireless Web Browser ......40 Launching Wireless Web Browser ......40 Using PCS Wireless Web Browser .

  • Page 6: Getting Started With Pcs Service

    Getting Started With PCS Service In This Section .Turning Your Phone ON and OFF .Getting Started With PCS Service .Setting Up Your Voicemail .Getting Help .Understanding This User Guide his section walks you through the step-by-step basics of setting up service for your PCS phone, including unlocking and activating your phone, setting up your voicemail and how to contact PCS for assistance.

  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    store, it probably has been activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone. If your phone is not activated, please refer to your Start Here Brochure for easy step-by-step instructions. Getting Started Unlocking Your Phone Follow these steps to unlock your phone: Press and hold <End>...
  • Page 8 hours a day, seven days a week. Simply dial 1-888-211-4PCS (4727) from any phone or press <*> <2> <Talk> from your activated PCS phone while on the PCS Nationwide Network. Tip: If you need to reach PCS Customer Care while you are off the PCS Network, dial 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

  • Page 9: Understanding This User Guide

    Understanding This User Guide This user guide introduces you to our technology and all the advantages of your new PCS phone through easy-to-follow instructions. Sections break down categories of information to progressively take you all the way from learning the basics to using the most advanced phone features.

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Pcs Phone

    Highlights and Features Congratulations on the purchase of your phone (SPH-A700). This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and offers many significant features:...

  • Page 11: Closed View Of Your Phone

    PCS Voice Command lets you dial phone numbers by speaking someone’s name or the digits in their phone number. For further information see "Using PCS Voice Command". User friendly, menu driven access to features and options. The phone’s “flip” cover can be set to answer an incoming call when opened.

  • Page 12: Display Screen Icons

    down to navigate through the menu options. Display Screen Icons The following icons may appear at the top of your phone screen. shows your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. indicates your phone cannot find a signal. indicates a call is in progress.
  • Page 13 Charging the Battery Your PCS phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should charge the battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. For a quick check of your phone’s battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your phone’s display screen.

  • Page 14: Understanding Roaming

    Understanding Roaming In This Section Understanding How Roaming Works Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply (Call Guard) Setting Ringer for Roaming Calls oaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you’re off the PCS Nationwide Network.

  • Page 15: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode

    Your battery needs recharging sooner when you use your phone for analog roaming. Tip: If you’re on a call when you leave the PCS Network and enter an area where roaming is available (whether digital or analog), your call is dropped.

  • Page 16: Setting Ringer For Roaming Calls

    Call History or PCS Web Messages) and press <Talk>. A message is displayed indicating that roaming rate applies. Press <1> to place the call. To answer incoming roaming calls with the Call Guard on: Remember if the Call Guard feature is set to , you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls even if you have selected the...

  • Page 17: Making And Answering Calls

    Making and Answering Calls In This Section Making and Answering Calls Silencing the Ringer Adjusting Volume Call Menu Options Using the Speakerphone Missed and Incoming Call Notifications Calling Emergency Numbers Using PCS Voice Command Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Three-Way Calling Forwarding Your Calls our PCS phone gives you different options for placing...

  • Page 18: Answering Calls

    digits of their phone number: From Standby mode, enter four digits of any phone number stored in the Phonebook. Press <Talk>. Note: If more than one number is found with the same last four digits, use the navigation key to scroll up or down to the desired entry. When the desired number is highlighted, press To dial four digits without the 4-digit dial feature interfering: From Standby mode, enter four digits.

  • Page 19: Call Menu Options

    of your phone when the phone is in Standby mode and the flip is open. To change the ringer volume from the Main menu, see "Adjusting the Ringer Volume". Call Menu Options Dialing Options Dialing options are displayed when you enter numbers using the keypad.

  • Page 20: Missed Call Notification

    End-of-Call Options (several menus available???) After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your internal Phone Book, the phone number, the duration of the call are displayed for 10 seconds. During this time you can press <Save>...

  • Page 21: Using Caller Id

    With PCS Voice Command: You can store all your contact’s 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. You can call anyone in your address book –...

  • Page 22: Responding To Call Waiting

    displays on their phone. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: Press <*> <6> <7>. Enter the number you want to call. Press <Talk> (or highlight Roam Call and press <1>). To permanently block your number, call PCS Customer Care.

  • Page 23: Navigating Through Menus And Entering Text

    Press <Talk>. You will hear a tone confirming the activation of Call Forwardng. To deactivate Call Forwarding: Press <*> <7> <2> <0> Press <Talk>. You will a tone to confirm the deactivation. Note: You are charged a higher rate for call s you have forwarded. Navigating Through Menus and Entering Text In This Section...

  • Page 24: Menu Navigation

    Menu Navigation Working Within the Menu Structure Viewing the Menus Entering Characters his section is a road map to using your phone and also shows how to enter characters in your phone. Every function and feature can be accessed through a menu. Take a few moments to know your way around and how to enter text.
  • Page 25 1: Find 2: Add New Entry 3: My Phone # 4: Speed Dial #s 5: Group 6. Services 1: Account Info 2: Customer Care 3: Dir Assist Messaging 1: Send Message 2: Text Message 3: Picture Mail 4: Email 5: Voicemail 6: Settings Launch Browser Downloads...
  • Page 26 4: Sound 5: Voice Launch 6. About Security?? 1: Lock Phone 2. Lock Pic/Video 3: Change Lock 4: Special # 5: Erase Pbook 6: Erase Downloads 7: Erase Pic/Video 8: Reset Phone 9. Reset Pic/Video Account 6: Airplane Mode 7: Launch Pad Up key Down key Left key...

  • Page 27: Entering Characters

    3: Scheduler 4: World Time 5: Alarm Clock 6: Task List 7. Memo Pad 8. Calculator 8. Phone Info 1. Phone Number 2. Icon Glossary 3. Version 4. Advanced Entering Characters Selecting a Text Entry Mode When prompted to enter text, the current text entry mode will appear in the lower right hand side of the display.
  • Page 28 To enter characters using T9 Text Input, select the T9 (English) mode. For more information, see "Selecting a Text Entry Mode" T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word. The word may change as you type.

  • Page 29: Managing Call History

    Managing Call History In This Section Viewing Call History (Incoming Calls, Outgoing Callsand Missed Calls) Call History Options Erasing Call History he Call History helps you manage your time more effectively. It keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your PCS phone and missed calls.

  • Page 30: Erasing Call History

    number. This feature is useful when you need to make a call from the call history and you happen to be outside your local area, you can add the appropriate prefix. After selecting the Prepend option, enter the appropriate digits to prepend and then press <Talk>...

  • Page 31: Using Your Internal Phone Book

    Using Your Internal Phone Book In This Section Adding a New Entry to Internal Phone Book Finding Internal Phone Book Entries Internal Phone Book Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to an Existing Entry Editing Group My PCS Phone Number Dialing PCS Services ow you know the basics that help make it easier to stay in touch with people and information.

  • Page 32: Finding Internal Phone Book Entries

    you receive a call from the number saved in the phone book. Note: “Default” means the global ringer selected for all incoming calls will be played. 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.

  • Page 33: Adding A Phone Number To An Existing Entry

    Edit to edit the current entry. Prepend to add numbers at the beginning of an existing phone number. Erase to erase the current entry. Adding a Phone Number to an Existing Entry To add a phone number to an entry: From Standby mode, press <Menu>...

  • Page 34: Managing Messaging

    Managing Messaging In This Section Knowing When You Have Messages Message Types Message Ringer Voicemail Messages Web Messages PCS Wireless Web Updates Web Alerts Erasing All Wireless Web Messages our PCS phone is always working to help you stay connected – even when you’re unavailable. With three types of messaging, you can depend on being notified of important information.

  • Page 35: Message Ringer

    more information on each feature, see " PCS Wireless Web Browser" or "Using AOL Instant Messenger Service". Note: PCS Wireless Web services may not be available in certain affiliate areas. Message Ringer Your PCS phone allows you to set a unique ring type for each type of incoming messages;...

  • Page 36: Web Messages

    Web Messages (Pls cfm!!!) Numeric Pages Callers can send a numeric page to your phone when they reach your voicemail box. Numeric paging to a PCS phone comes at no additional charge on any service plan that includes PCS voicemail. Note: The numeric paging option for your PCS phone must be turned on for your phone to receive pages.

  • Page 37: Pcs Wireless Web Updates

    Highlight Extract #s and press <OK>. All the phone numbers contained in the message are displayed. (If there are no phone numbers to extract from the message, the option does not display.) Highlight the number you want to extract and press <OK>. The following options are displayed: Call to dial the extracted phone number...

  • Page 38: Pcs Wireless Web

    PCS Wireless Web PCS Wireless Web Browser Launching Wireless Web Browser Using PCS Wireless Web Browser Troubleshooting My PCS Wireless Web Using PCS Wireless Web Mail Using AOL Instant Messenger Service Using PCS Short Mail Signing Up for PCS Wireless Web Updates Setting Up a PCS Wireless Web Connection y now you’ve discovered the great features that come with your PCS phone.

  • Page 39: Launching Wireless Web Browser

    display specialized text and reduce their graphics. The Browser connects to the Internet by placing a call. Note that appears on the display whenever a call is in progress, just as with a regular voice call. Service charges vary depending on your service option.

  • Page 40: Using Pcs Wireless Web Browser

    step or see a reminder that Browser calls will be charged. (See "Web Guard" for more information.) Using PCS Wireless Web Browser Using the Browser is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for navigating the PCS Wireless Web: Scrolling As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some wireless Internet sites.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Press and hold <Menu> to display the Browser menu. Select 3. Mark this Page Select the desired bookmark from the list and press <Save>. The bookmarked web page is displayed. Deleting a Bookmark Press and hold <Menu> to display the Browser menu. Select 4.

  • Page 42: My Pcs Wireless Web

    Customer Care. Problem: An error message says the phone is not yet registered for PCS Wireless Web services. Recommendation: PCS Wireless Web services can take longer to activate than voice services. Please try again later. If the problem persists for more than one day, please contact PCS Customer Care. Problem: The message “Service Not Available”...

  • Page 43: Using Aol Instant Messenger Service

    www….com. You can also access other select e-mail providers, including America Online , Yahoo! , Juno , MSN/ ® ® ® Hotmail and more. ® To access PCS Wireless Web Mail: Launch the PCS Wireless Web on your PCS Phone. From the PCS Wireless Web Home Page, select the folder and press <OK>...

  • Page 44: Using Pcs Messaging

    Access the AOL Instant Messenger screen as outlined above and enter your screen name and password. Select Conversations Online Buddies Offline Buddies press <OK>. Select the screen name of the person to whom you wish to send a message and press <OK>. Enter your text message or Quick Reply and press .

  • Page 45: Setting Up A Pcs Wireless Web Connection

    Wireless Web option, up to 50 updates can be sent to your phone each month at no additional charge. To select the Internet-based information you want sent to your PCS Phone: From your computer, log on to the Internet. Go to the site from which you want to receive information. A few of the sites you can visit are America Online ®...
  • Page 46 PCS Phone to receive a (mobile-terminated) data or fax call: Select the menu option to enable incoming data/fax calls. Note that incoming voice calls are not possible when your PCS Phone is set to receive data/fax calls. Once you've received the incoming data/fax call, you may want to return the phone to its normal state by disabling incoming data/fax calls.

  • Page 47: Downloading Games, Ringers, Images And Applications

    Downloading Games, Ringers, Images and Applications In This Section Downloading New Game, Sound, Image or Application Using Downloaded Games Using Downloaded Ringers Using Downloaded Images Using Downloaded Applications sing Your PCS Download feature, you can express your personality with an array of downloadable sounds and images.

  • Page 48: Using The Voice Services Of Your Pcs Phone

    Using the Voice Services of Your PCS Phone In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing Using Voice Memo his section explains the features associated with your phone’s voice services. The easy-to-follow instructions explain how to make calls or go to a menu by simply speaking a command. You’ll also learn how to record memos and personal ringers.

  • Page 49: Using Voice Memo

    To store the phone number, press <OK>. The number you entered displays, along with the voice notification ‘Added’. If the number you entered matches a name/number already stored in your internal Phone Book, then the name also displays. The screen then returns to the Voice Service menu.
  • Page 50 Info : shows the detailed information on the memo, such as the title, elapsed time, memory used for the memo and the time when the memo was recorded. Erasing Recorded Memo(s) Form the Main Menu, select Tools Select 1. Voice Memo To erase a selected memo, select 2.

  • Page 51: Planner

    Planner In This Section How to Access the Planner Today Scheduler Task List Memo Pad Alarm Calculator World Time Countdown Set Time our PCS phone has been equipped with several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle. These features turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules and commitments.

  • Page 52: Today

    start and end time. You can even have your phone alert you before an event starts. Adding New Events Access the Tools menu. Select 3. Today. If no events are scheduled, the information dialog box opens and then you are prompted to add a new event. If there are events scheduled for the current day, the list of the events displays.

  • Page 53: Scheduler

    the events. Select when you are asked to confirm. Scheduler Scheduler allows you to view a calendar of the current month with the days with scheduled events distinguished by color. Access the Tool menu. Select 4. Scheduler . A calendar of the current month displays. A cursor blinks under the current date, and the days with scheduled events are distinguished by color on the calendar.

  • Page 54: Alarm

    Creating a New Memo Access the Tools menu. Select 8. Memo Pad If there is no memo in the list, the information dialog box opens and the LCD display prompts you to write the desired text. Enter the desired memo contents. For information about entering text.

  • Page 55: World Time

    Access the Tools menu. Select 9. Calculator. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. Set the operator for your calculation by pressing the navigation key in the indicated directions: + (right), - (left), x (up), ÷ (down). Enter the second number. To calculate the result, press <OK>.
  • Page 56 Press <options>. To erase the selected timer, select 2:Erase Select to confirm when you are asked.

  • Page 57: Changing Your Phone's Settings

    Changing Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Display Settings Sound Settings Web Settings Location Settings Message Settings Security Settings Airplane Mode Settings Other Settings his section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your requirements. Take a few moments to review these options and add or adjust the settings that are right for you.

  • Page 58: Sound Settings

    customize the message. If you select …. , press <OK>, The name you have entered in the user address field will be used as the greeting. The display returns to the Display menu screen. If you want to create a new greeting, select Custom and then press <Done>...
  • Page 59 navigation key left or right. Listen to the available ringer types and press <OK> to select. Tip: If your ringer is set to Vibrate , you can review the ringer types but will not hear them. To select a ringer type for messages: From Standby mode, press <Menu>...

  • Page 60: Web Settings

    Select , and press <OK>. Adjusting Key Beep The keys on your phone beep when they are pressed. You can adjust the volume of the beeps or turn them off when you do not want the keys to beep at all. From Standby mode, press <Menu>...

  • Page 61: Location Settings

    Changing User Name Details Required!!! Signing In/Out Details Required!!! Location Settings (pls cfm!!!!) With the Location menu, emergency calls allow rescue personnel to find you when they otherwise might not know your location, provided that you are in a PCS Service area and the service is available.

  • Page 62: Airplane Mode Settings

    Enter lock code. Press <OK>. To unlock your phone: Press <OK> or <Menu> when the phone is locked. Enter your lock code. Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call PCS Customer Care at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
  • Page 63 Call Answer Your PCS phone is preset to answer an incoming call when you press <Talk> . You can easily change how your phone answers by using the Call Answer feature. From Standby mode, press <Menu> for the Main menu. Select Settings and then...

  • Page 64: Using Photos

    Using Photos In This Section Taking a Picture Review a Picture Review a Picture in Wallet ou can use your phone as a digital camera. Taking a Picture From Standby mode, press <Menu> for the Main menu. Select Pictures Video Select 1:Camera Focus on the subject you want to take a picture.

  • Page 65: Selecting Your Accessories

    Selecting Your Accessories In This Section Accessory Options How To Order e offer a variety of accessories for your new phone. Choose from chargers, batteries and hands-free devices – all designed to give you more flexibility and convenience. Accessory Options Standard Battery The standard battery provides approximately up to 3.6 hours of continuous talk time in digital mode and up to 1 hour of...

  • Page 66: How To Order

    and Macintosh portables. How to Order Most PCS Accessories found at local PCS Centers can also be purchased through the PCS Accessory Hotline by calling 1-800-974-ACC1 (2221) or <*> <2> <2> <2> <Talk> from your phone. Next day delivery is offered in select areas.

  • Page 67: Knowing Performance And Safety Guidelines

    Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines In This Section Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Owner's Record User Guide Proprietary Notice art of getting the most out of your PCS Phone knowing where and how it works at optimum efficiency.

  • Page 68: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP). Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.

  • Page 69: Caring For The Battery

    inadequately shielded electronic equipment. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating and entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative to determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

  • Page 70: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc Notice

    Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it. Body-Worn Operation SAR compliance for body-worn operating configurations is limited to the specific belt-clip/holster supplied or approved by SAMSUNG, if available. End-users must be informed of the body-worn operating requirements for satisfying RF exposure compliance. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure compliance and should be avoided.

  • Page 71: Owner's Record

    strict laboratory settings. But when in operation, the SAR of a phone can be substantially less that the level reported to the FCC. This is because of a variety of factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone design and other factors. What is important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines.

  • Page 72: Terms And Conditions & Warranty Information

    Terms and Conditions & Warranty Information In This Section Terms and Conditions of Services Manufacturer’s Warranty his section contains the Terms and Conditions of Services and the manufacturer’s warranty for your PCS Phone Terms and Conditions of Services Thanks for choosing to connect with PCS. These terms and conditions are part of your agreement with PCS for Personal Communication Services.
  • Page 73 credit reports that we receive from commercially available credit bureaus. We may require a guarantee of payment by an individual or entity approved by us. If at any time we determine, in our sole discretion, that payment for Services may not be made when due, we may suspend Services to your phone and require that you provide payment on account or a guarantee of payment before we resume Services to your phone.
  • Page 74 Number We assign a phone number (“Number”) to the phone or other equipment used by you on the Network. We may change the Number without compensation by giving you prior notice. You do not own the Number. You may not modify the Number we program into any phone or other equipment.
  • Page 75 Invoicing cycles are approximately 30 days in length. Invoicing cycles and dates may change from time to time. Except as otherwise provided in your Service Plan, monthly recurring charges (MRCs) are invoiced one invoicing cycle in advance. Charges for Services are usually invoiced as soon as possible after the charges accrue.
  • Page 76 before the end of the term is limited, (2) your ability to change to another Service Plan before the end of the term may be limited, and may result in a termination or activation fee, (3) you may be required to pay a termination fee, (4) we may not terminate Services without cause before the end of the term and (5) if we terminate Services for cause before the end of the term, you may be required to pay a termination fee.
  • Page 77 terminated for any reason, we may, without notice to you, apply your deposit toward payment of outstanding charges and return any excess to you at your last known address within 75 days after termination of Services. If the U.S. Postal Service cannot deliver the money to you and returns it to us, we will hold it for you for one year from the date of return and, during that period, we may charge a monthly servicing fee against the deposit balance.
  • Page 78 designed and engineered to work only on the PCS Network. It works on another CDMA PCS provider’s system only when a roaming agreement is in place between PCS and the other provider. If your PCS Phone is a dual-mode phone, it works on both a CDMA PCS provider’s system (in addition to the PCS Network) and a wireless analog telecommunications provider’s system only when roaming agreements are in place between PCS and the other...
  • Page 79 display on incoming calls to your Number depends on receiving the information from the calling party. TTY Access A TTY (also known as TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone.
  • Page 80 IN CONNECTION WITH PROVIDING OR FAILING TO PROVIDE SERVICES, PHONES OR OTHER EQUIPMENT USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR COST OF REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. THIS SECTION SURVIVES TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT. Indemnification You indemnify and defend us, our partners, directors, officers, employees and agents from and against any claim, action, damage,...
  • Page 81 deposit in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, and properly addressed. Unless required by this Agreement or Applicable Laws, (1) you may notify us by calling PCS Customer Care, and (2) we may notify you by leaving a message for you on your PCS Phone, answering machine or with your answering service.

  • Page 82: Manufacturer's Warranty

    HEREIN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE,...

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