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Samsung SPH-N300NS User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Sprint PCS The clear alternative to cell ul ar.
  • Page 2 Copyright© 2001 Sprint Spectrum L.P. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, Sprint PCS, Sprint PCS Phone, Sprint PCS Wireless Web, Sprint PCS Wire- less Web Mail, Sprint PCS Wireless Web Short Mail and the diamond logo are trademarks of Sprint Com- munications Company L.P.

  • Page 3: Welcome To Sprint Pcs

    Welcome to Sprint PCS Sprint PCS built the only all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network from the ground up for clearer calls, serving more than 300 major metropolitan areas. 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 5: Table Of Contents

    1. Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service ...9 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service ... 10 Setting Up Your Voicemail ... 10 Getting Help... 11 Understanding This User Guide... 13 2. Getting to Know Your Sprint PCS Phone ...15 Highlights ... 16 Closed View of Phone...
  • Page 6 Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input ... 52 6. Adjusting Volume...53 Changing Ringer Volume ... 54 Silencing the Ringer... 54 Adjusting Volume During a Conversation... 54 Muting a Call... 55 7. Using Sprint PCS Service Features ...57 Using Caller ID ... 58 Responding to Call Waiting ...
  • Page 7 Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry... 77 Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry... 78 Dialing Sprint PCS Services ... 78 My Sprint PCS Phone Number... 78 11. Changing Your Phone’s Settings...79 Changing the Greeting... 80 Setting the Language of your Phone ... 80 Adjusting the Ringer Volume...
  • Page 8 Using Voice Dialing... 98 Programming the Phone for Voice Dialing... 98 Setting Up Voice Dial... 99 Placing a Call Using Voice Dial ... 100 Reviewing Voice Dial Entries ... 100 Erasing Voice Dial Entries... 101 15. Experiencing Sprint PCS Wireless Web ...103 The Sprint PCS Wireless Web ...

  • Page 9: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Service

    Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service In this Section 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 phone, including unlocking your phone, selecting your service plan, receiving your new phone number and setting up your voicemail.

  • Page 10: 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, your new Sprint PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call Sprint PCS Customer Care at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

  • Page 11: Getting Help

    Getting Help Visiting Our Web Site Stop by www.sprintpcs.com to get up-to-date information on Sprint PCS. You can also: Review coverage maps Learn how to use voicemail Access your customer account Purchase accessories Add additional options to your service plan Check out frequently asked questions Sprint PCS Customer Care Sprint PCS Customer Advocates are available to assist you...
  • Page 12 Note: This service may not be available in all markets. Note: Sprint PCS Operator Services may not be available in all affiliate markets. Section 1 Getting Started Receiving Automated Billing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you free access to billing information on your account.

  • Page 13: Understanding This User Guide

    Understanding This User Guide This user guide introduces you to our technology and all the advantages of your new 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 14 Section 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 15: Getting To Know Your Sprint Pcs Phone

    Getting to Know Your Sprint PCS Phone In this Section Your Phone’s Highlights and Features Front View of Phone Viewing the Display Screen Turning Your Phone ON and OFF Using the Battery our 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.

  • Page 16: Highlights

    Highlights Congratulations on the purchase of your phone (SPH- N300). This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and offers many significant features: Dual-band capability provides access to other PCS CDMA and analog cellular networks where Sprint PCS has implemented roaming agreements. For further information see "Understanding How Roaming Works"...

  • Page 17: Closed View Of Phone

    Speed Dialing, there are four methods of calling numbers previously stored in the Internal Phone Book. A Calendar function allows the scheduling of events, the ability to create “To Do Lists”, set timers and alarms. Voice activated dialing with 10 locations. T9 predictive text entry for simplicity in entering names and events into both the Internal Phone Book and Calendar.

  • Page 18: Front View Of Phone

    Front View of Phone Section 2 Getting to Know Your Sprint PCS Phone...

  • Page 19: Command Keys

    Command Keys Displays the first page of the Main Menu MENU of options on your phone. Press again to display further pages and options. When navigating a menu, press to select the highlighted item. Navigation Arrows through the phone menu options. (On the side of your phone).

  • Page 20: Viewing The Display Screen

    Tip: Display indicators let you know when you’re off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network and whether you’re operating in digital or analog cellular mode. Section 2 Getting to Know Your Sprint PCS Phone Enters the [*] character for calling Asterisk features.

  • Page 21: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone ON and OFF Turning Your Phone ON To turn your phone on, press seconds. Once your phone is ON, it displays “Looking For Service” indicating that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode –...

  • Page 22: Using Key Guard

    Using Key Guard The Key Guard feature helps avoid accidental key presses without blocking incoming calls or messages. Key Guard is disabled when you receive an incoming call and is automatically reactivated when the call is completed. Press Press To disable two seconds.
  • Page 23 Installing the Battery Your phone comes with a LiIon battery. Follow these steps to install it: Place the battery on to the back of the phone, making sure that the three plastic tabs line up with the corresponding holes on the phone. Gently push the battery down on the phone until it snaps into place.
  • Page 24 Tip: The Travel Adapter is not compatible with any other Samsung product. Section 2 Getting to Know Your Sprint PCS 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 25 Using the Single Desktop Charger When you are ready to charge your battery, it is vital that you use only Sprint PCS-approved desktop chargers and AC adapter chargers. Plug the single desktop charger’s power cord into a wall outlet. Insert the phone (with the battery installed) into the front of the charger.
  • Page 26 Section 2 Getting to Know Your Sprint PCS Phone...

  • Page 27: Understanding Roaming

    Understanding Roaming In this Section Understanding How Roaming Works Understanding the Difference Between Roaming and Sprint PCS Network Calls Setting Your Phone’s Roaming Mode Setting and Using Call Guard oaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you are off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.

  • Page 28: Understanding How Roaming Works

    Understanding How Roaming Works Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Sprint PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number). Note: You will pay a higher per- minute rate for roaming calls.

  • Page 29: Setting Your Phone's Roaming Mode

    You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade- out and dropped calls. Some calling features that are standard on the Sprint PCS Network are unavailable. There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and cloning) that exist with conventional analog cellular services today.

  • Page 30: Call Guard

    Call Guard In addition to the roaming icon, Call Guard alerts you when roaming charges apply. This feature makes it easy to manage roaming charges by reminding you when you make or receive roaming calls. It also requires you to take additional steps before you place or answer a roaming call.

  • Page 31: Setting The Time And Date In Analog Mode

    To Answer Incoming Roaming Calls with Call Guard On Remember if the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls even if you have selected the Analog Only setting. Setting the Time and Date in Analog Mode If the time has not been set since the battery was installed and you turn your phone on outside a Sprint PCS Service...
  • Page 32 Section 3 Understanding Roaming...

  • Page 33: Making And Answering Calls

    Making and Answering Calls In this Section Making Calls Answering Calls Sprint PCS Voice Command Dialing Options In-Call Notification End-of-Call Options Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Calling Calling Emergency Numbers our phone gives you different options for placing calls so that you can use the method that works best for you.

  • Page 34: Making Calls

    Tip: To redial your last outgoing phone number, press the Talk button once to display number and press Talk again to initiate a call. Tip: When making calls off the Sprint PCS Network, always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).

  • Page 35: Missed Call Notification

    Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the number of missed calls together with the last call’s phone number is displayed on your screen. To display the Missed Call log to view the last 10 missed calls: Press Press for Calls.
  • Page 36 It’s Easy To Start Just dial service. You can dial PCS Voice Command tutorial directly from your phone. Creating Your Own Address Book You can program up to 500 names into your address book, with each name having up to six phone numbers. That’s 3,000 phone numbers –...

  • Page 37: In-Call Options

    How Voice Command Works Once you’ve signed up for Sprint PCS Voice Command and created your address book, all you do is press . You’ll hear a tone followed by the prompt “Ready.” After the “Ready” prompt, simply say, in a neutral voice, the name of the person or the number you’d like to call.

  • Page 38: Incoming Call Notification

    Note: You can also mute or (unmute) the ringer by pressing either the volume keys or the OK key. Note: The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as No ID or Restricted. Section 4 Making and Answering Calls access Calendar so that you can schedule Calendar events.

  • Page 39: Saving A Phone Number

    Saving a Phone Number Your phone can store up to 199 Internal Phone Book entries. Phone Book entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers and the entry’s name can contain 12 characters. To save a number when in standby mode: Enter a phone number.

  • Page 40: Finding A Phone Number

    Pauses Note: You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine 2sec and hard pauses. Section 4 Making and Answering Calls Finding a Phone Number You can search for Internal Phone Book entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number from the standby mode enter one or more digits.

  • Page 41: Four-Digit Calling

    Highlight either Hard Pause press Hard Pauses as a “T”.) 2sec Pauses Enter additional numbers. Complete step three again, if necessary. Complete step four again, if necessary. Press Menu Highlight Talk Save Four-Digit Calling Your phone has the ability to remember the last four digits of any phone number stored in the address book or to simply dial any four digits entered using the keypad.

  • Page 42: Calling Emergency Numbers

    Note: This automatically activates the position location option, even if you have it turned OFF. Note: Speed Dialing is not active when you are roaming with Call Guard enabled. Section 4 Making and Answering Calls Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911, even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted.

  • Page 43: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your own phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your own phone number: From standby mode, press Press Phone Book Press My Phone # will be displayed. Making and Answering Calls Main Menu , and your phone number...
  • Page 44 Section 4 Making and Answering Calls...

  • Page 45: Navigating Through Menus And Entering Text

    Navigating Through Menus and Entering Text In this Section Menu Navigation Viewing the Menus Selecting a Character Input Mode Entering Characters by Using the Keypad Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input his section is a road map to using your phone and also explains how to enter characters into your phone.

  • Page 46: Menu Navigation

    Note: To simplify getting to a particular option, just press the number listed next to that option displayed in the menu. Section 5 Navigating Through Menus and Entering Text Menu Navigation Your phone allows you to move through menus quickly and easily.

  • Page 47: Viewing The Menus

    Viewing the Menus Menu Structure Menus let you to check or change your phone’s settings. The following outline shows your phone’s menu structure. 1. Location 1: Services 2: Settings 1: On 2: Off 2. Calls 1: Outgoing 2: Incoming 3: Missed 4: Erase History 1: Outgoing 2: Incoming...
  • Page 48 5. Roaming 1: Set Mode 2: Call Guard 6. Calendar 1: Today 2: Month View 3: Jump to Date 4: To Do List 5: Countdown 6: Alarm Clock 7: Set Time 7. Voice Mail 1: Listen 2: Reset 8. Voice Dial 1: Record 2: Review 3: Erase All...
  • Page 49 Navigating Through Menus and Entering Text 4: Web Alerts 1: On 2: Off 1: On 2: Off 1: Sprint Logo 2: Digital 3: Samsung Logo 1: 8 Seconds 2: 30 Seconds 3: Flip Open 4: Off 1: Unlocked 2: On Power Up 3: Lock Now...
  • Page 50 4: Auto Answer (Car Kit Only) 5: Language 6: Calculator *. Games 1: Flying Tight 2: Run for Money #. Keyguard 1: Enable 2: Disable InUse Menu 1: (Un)Mute 2: 3-Way Call 3: Calls 4: Messages 5: Phone Book 6: Calendar 7: Version Section 5 Navigating Through Menus and Entering Text...

  • Page 51: Selecting A Character Input Mode

    Selecting a Character Input Mode When prompted to enter text, the current text entry mode will appear above the side of the display. There are four text entry modes: 1: T9® Word 2: Alpha 3: Symbol 4: Number To change the Input Mode, press corresponding number on the keypad.

  • Page 52: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

    You will notice that when pressing the following keys, the characters appear in the following order. To use this feature, you have to press the key within two seconds, otherwise the phone moves the cursor to the next space and waits for new input.

  • Page 53: Adjusting Volume

    Adjusting Volume In this Section Changing Ringer Volume Silencing the Ringer Adjusting Volume During a Conversation Muting a Call ith all the things that demand your attention in today’s fast-paced world, it’s important to tune-in to what really matters. Your phone gives you the ability to control your phone’s volume with the touch of a button.

  • Page 54: Changing Ringer Volume

    Changing Ringer Volume To change the ringer volume, use the volume keys on the side of your phone when the phone is in standby mode with the flip open. To change the ringer volume from the Press Press Press Press Select , and press Silencing the Ringer...

  • Page 55: Muting A Call

    Muting a Call There are times when it’s necessary to mute a call so that your caller does not hear you or certain background noise. To mute a call, press and hold (un)mute a call, press and hold a call from the Main Menu: Mute Press Menu...
  • Page 56 Section 6 Adjusting Volume...

  • Page 57: Using Sprint Pcs Service Features

    Using Sprint PCS Service Features In this Section Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Three-Way Calling Forwarding Your Calls ow that you’ve mastered the basics, you can begin to focus on where you want to go. This section guides you through the calling features that enhance your Sprint PCS Service.

  • Page 58: Using Caller Id

    Tip: For those calls when you don’t want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable call waiting by pressing before placing your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the call. Note: You don’t have to worry about being interrupted during a Sprint PCS Wireless Web call because Call Waiting and...
  • Page 59 normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 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 60: Forwarding Your Calls

    Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded. Section 7 Using Sprint PCS Service Features Forwarding Your Calls Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off.

  • Page 61: Managing Call History

    Managing Call History In this Section Viewing Call Logs (Incoming, Outgoing and Missed) Call Log Options Making a Call from a Call Log Saving a Phone Number from a Call Log Erasing All Call Logs he call logs help you manage your time more effectively. They keep track of incoming calls, calls made from your phone and missed calls.

  • Page 62: Viewing Call Logs

    Viewing Call Logs You’ll find your call logs invaluable. They are a list of the last 10 phone numbers or names for calls you placed, accepted and missed. Call logs make redialing a number fast and easy. They are 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 63: Making A Call From A Call Log

    Making a Call From a Call Log To place a call from an existing call log: Scroll to highlight the required number and press to complete the call. Prepending a Phone Number From a Call Log If you need to make a call from a call log and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by following these steps: Press...

  • Page 64: Erasing Call Logs

    Erasing Call Logs To erase a call log or all call logs: From standby mode press Menu Press Press menu. Scroll to highlight one of the options: Total Outgoing, Incoming, Missed Press option and follow the prompts, or press to the previous menu. Section 8 Managing Call History to open the...

  • Page 65: Managing Messaging

    Managing Messaging In this Section Message Types New Message Alerts Message Options our 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. This section steps you through the messaging functions available on your phone.

  • Page 66: Setting Up Voicemail

    Setting Up Voicemail Tip: When you are roaming off the Sprint PCS Network, you may not receive Knowing When You Have Messages notification of new Voicemail messages. It is recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your phone number.

  • Page 67: New Voicemail Message Alerts

    New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voicemail message, your phone alerts you and displays Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your phone or from any other touch-tone phone. Call directly from your phone, by speed dialing your voicemail box, or using the menu keys.

  • Page 68: New Sprint Pcs Wireless Web Messages

    New Sprint PCS Wireless Web Messages When you receive a new Wireless Web message, your phone alerts you and displays the following information: Quantity of New messages. Date & Time the last message was received. Percentage Full Press to read the new message. Sprint PCS Wireless Web Message Storage Your phone can store up to 94 Web Messages.

  • Page 69: Sending Sprint Pcs Wireless Web Messages

    - extracts the phone numbers (if there are Extract #s numbers contained in the text message.) (For further information see "Extracting Phone Numbers" on page 70.) Sending Sprint PCS Wireless Web Messages There are three ways to send a Sprint PCS Wireless Web message to a Sprint PCS Phone: Your phone number @messaging.sprintpcs.com 1.

  • Page 70: Extracting Phone Numbers

    Extracting Phone Numbers After you display a Sprint PCS Web message, press display the Message The options are: to dial the phone number. Talk to save the item. Save # to erase the item. Erase Next Msg Prev Msg Extract #’s To extract a phone number contained in the message: Scroll to highlight phone numbers contained in the message are...

  • Page 71: Erasing All Wireless Web Messages

    Erasing All Wireless Web Messages To erase all Wireless Web messages: Press Main Menu Press Wireless Web Press Erase two options, Page/Text Make your choice and a message prompt is received. Select to confirm that you wish to complete the erasure, or press New Sprint PCS Wireless Web Alerts When you receive a new Sprint PCS Wireless Web Alert, your...
  • Page 72 Section 9 Managing Messaging...

  • Page 73: Using Your Internal Phone Book

    Using Your Internal Phone Book In this Section Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry Finding Internal Phone Book Entries Internal Phone Book Entry Options Adding Call Alarm Alerts Selecting Ringer Types Dialing Sprint PCS Services ow you know the basics that help make it easier to stay in touch with people and information.

  • Page 74: Adding A New Internal Phone Book Entry

    Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry Your phone can store up to 199 Internal Phone Book entries. Phone Book entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers and the entry’s name can contain 12 characters. To add a new entry: From standby mode, press Press Press...

  • Page 75: Finding Internal Phone Book Entries

    Storing Phone Book Numbers at the End of a Call Press to end the call. The screen will display the phone number for 10 seconds. Press . Follow the prompts displayed on the screen to the number. Save Finding Internal Phone Book Entries There are several ways to display your Internal Phone Book entries.

  • Page 76: Internal Phone Book Entry Options

    Internal Phone Book Entry Options When you display an Internal Phone Book entry, press to display the options. To select an option, scroll to highlight it and press The options are: to call the current phone number. Talk Add Phone# to edit the current entry.

  • Page 77: Editing An Internal Phone Book Entry

    Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry To make changes to an entry: From standby mode, press Press Phone Book Select either option from the Entry Scroll to highlight the name of the entry you want to edit, then press Press Menu Press Edit...

  • Page 78: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry

    Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Note: If the ringer is set to Vibrate or OFF, any alarms, web messages, and alerts default to Vibrate or Off. Dialing Sprint PCS Services My Sprint PCS Phone Number Section 10 Using Your Internal Phone Book You can assign a ringer type to an Internal Phone Book entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type.

  • Page 79: Changing Your Phone's Settings

    Changing Your Phone’s Settings In this Section Changing the Greeting Adjusting the Volume Ringer Types Selecting Ringer Types Changing the Backlight and Contrast Settings Data/Fax Mode his section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your requirements.

  • Page 80: Changing The Greeting

    Changing the Greeting The greeting can be up to 12 characters in length and is displayed on the bottom line of your phone’s display screen in standby mode. To change your greeting: From standby mode, press Press Press Press Press greeting.

  • Page 81: Adjusting The Ringer Volume

    Adjusting the Ringer Volume To adjust the ringer volume: From standby mode, press Press Sounds Press Ringer Volume display: Calls, Messages Select the desired option and press Scroll to the desired Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages.

  • Page 82: Selecting Ringer Types For Messages

    Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: From standby mode, press Press Press Press Select Voicemail, Page, Text, press Listen to the available to select. Selecting Ringer Types for Alarms To select a ringer type for alarms: From standby mode, press Press Press...

  • Page 83: Changing The Backlight Time Length

    Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you to select the length of time the display screen and keypad are backlit after any key press is made. To change the backlight setting: Press Main Menu Press Setup / Tool Press Display Press...

  • Page 84: Receiving Data

    Receiving Data Returning to Voice Mode Note: The phone always powers up in standby mode, even if it was powered down in Data/Fax mode. The phone also returns to standby mode if the data cable is disconnected. Section 11 Changing Your Phone’s Settings To receive data with your phone: Make sure that your phone is connected to your computing device and is powered “on.”...

  • Page 85: Setting Your Phone's Security

    Setting Your Phone’s Security In this Section Accessing the Security Menu Locking Your Phone Unlocking Your Phone Using Special Numbers y using the security setting on your phone sacrificing flexibility. With several options available, you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs. Setting Your Phone’s Security you receive peace of mind without...

  • Page 86: Accessing The Security Menu

    Accessing the Security Menu Locking Your Phone Tip: If you cannot recall your lock code, try using the last 4 digits of your Social Security number, Sprint PCS Phone No., or 0000. If none of these work, call Sprint PCS Customer Care at 1-888- 211-4PCS (4727).

  • Page 87: Calling In Lock Mode

    Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. To place an outgoing call in lock mode: To call an emergency number, special number, or Sprint PCS Customer Service, enter the phone number and press To place normal outgoing calls.

  • Page 88: Erasing The Internal Phone Book

    Erasing the Internal Phone Book You can erase all the numbers stored in your Internal Phone Book. This is useful if you want to loan, or give your phone to a friend or family member. To erase your Internal Phone Book: Access the Press Press...

  • Page 89: Personal Information Management

    Personal Information Management In this Section Accessing the Scheduler Adding New Events Alarm Clock our 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 90: Accessing The Scheduler

    Accessing the Scheduler Your scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. How To Access Your Scheduler From standby mode, press Press Scroll to highlight an option. The options are: Month View, Jump To Date, To Do List, Countdown, Alarm Clock Press Calendar...

  • Page 91: Jump To Date

    Jump To Date Jump To Date allows you to specify the calendar date you want to view. Arriving at the desired date, you can enter, edit, and/or erase events in your calendar. To Do List Allows you to compile a list of items to be completed. Your phone can store and manage 20 “To Do List”...

  • Page 92: Set Time

    Set Time Your phone keeps the time and date directly from the Sprint PCS system while inside the Sprint PCS Service Area. If you roam outside of the Sprint PCS Service Area, or turn on your phone in an analog roaming area, you’ll need to set the time manually.
  • Page 93 Enter the end time and move the scroll key down once to move to the date field. Enter the date if different from what is shown, and press Scroll to select the alarm option of choice, and press . The options are: No Alarm, 1 hour Before Press Notice the heading “Event”...

  • Page 94: Alarm Clock

    Alarm Clock Note: Default alarm times are 10 minutes for Meetings, Events and Dining Appointments, 24 hours for Special Occasions and zero minutes for Call Alarms. Section 13 Personal Information Management Scroll to highlight an existing event, press press , to erase. You are given the option to enter a new event.
  • Page 95 Press Erase. you to the menu. Alarm Press and return to the Exit, Personal Information Management This erases the alarm and returns Calendar menu.
  • Page 96 Section 13 Personal Information Management...

  • Page 97: Using The Voice Services Of Your Sprint Pcs Phone

    Using the Voice Services of Your ™ Sprint PCS In this Section Using Voice Dialing his section explains the features associated with your phone’s Voice Services. The easy-to-follow instructions explain how to make calls by speaking into the phone. Using the Voice Services of Your Sprint PCS Phone ™...

  • Page 98: Using Voice Dialing

    Using Voice Dialing Note: Use Voice Dial tags in a quiet environment and without the aid of an accessory. (For example, a headset or hands-free car kit) Programming the Phone for Voice Dialing Section 14 Using the Voice Services of Your Sprint PCS Your phone features voice-activated dialing.

  • Page 99: Setting Up Voice Dial

    To store the phone number, press you entered displays, along with the notification ‘Recorded’. 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 Setting Up Voice Dial Voice Dial is always active once you have programmed the phone to accept Voice Dial entries.

  • Page 100: Placing A Call Using Voice Dial

    Placing a Call Using Voice Dial To place a call if Voice Dial is inactive: Open the phone. Press and hold down the At the voice prompt, say the name into the phone. The phone automatically places the call if it recognizes the name.

  • Page 101: Erasing Voice Dial Entries

    Erasing Voice Dial Entries To erase an individual Voice Dial entry: From the Main Menu Press Review Press the associated key to select the desired entry, or scroll to highlight the desired entry, and press The recorded name plays audibly and you are prompted with “OK: Erase”...
  • Page 102 Section 14 ™ Using the Voice Services of Your Sprint PCS...

  • Page 103: Experiencing Sprint Pcs Wireless Web

    Experiencing Sprint PCS Wireless In this Section Launching the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser Creating and Finding Bookmarks Using Sprint PCS Wireless Web Mail Using AOL Instant Messenger your Sprint PCS Phone Using Sprint PCS Wireless Web Short Mail Signing Up for Sprint PCS Wireless Web Updates Setting Up a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection y now you’ve discovered the great features that come with your phone.

  • Page 104: The Sprint Pcs Wireless Web

    The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Note: Sprint PCS Wireless Web service will not work when roaming off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network and it may not be available in select affiliate areas. Section 15 Experiencing Sprint PCS Wireless Web With the Sprint PCS Wireless Web and your wireless Internet-ready phone, you have access to many features via the wireless Internet: The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser...

  • Page 105: The Sprint Pcs Wireless Web Browser

    The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser Your phone comes equipped with a MiniBrowser, which allows you to access up-to-the minute information through the Sprint PCS Wireless Web. You can view specially-designed text versions of popular ® ® Internet sites, including Yahoo! , Amazon.com , The ®...

  • Page 106: Launching The Sprint Pcs Wireless Web Browser

    Launching the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser Note: The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Home Page is subject to change. Section 15 Experiencing Sprint PCS Wireless Web To launch the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser: Press Main Menu. Press WirelssWeb. Press Launch Browser “Charges will apply to Browser calls.

  • Page 107: The Sprint Pcs Wireless Web Home Page

    The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Home Page You may notice that sometimes the MiniBrowser will launch without placing a call. This is because the phone stores recently viewed pages in its’ memory cache. The MiniBrowser will connect automatically when you access a page that's not stored in the cache.

  • Page 108: Using The Sprint Pcs Wireless Web Browser

    Using the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser Note: Only specially-designed wireless Internet sites are available via the “Go To...” function. Section 15 Experiencing Sprint PCS Wireless Web Using the MiniBrowser is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for navigating the Sprint PCS Wireless Web: Scrolling As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to...
  • Page 109 Entering Text Some wireless Internet sites require that you enter text by using your phone's keypad. For further information see "Entering Characters by Using the Keypad" on page 51. Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of favorite wireless Internet pages for easy access at a later time.
  • Page 110 The Browser Menu The Browser Menu contains several special functions. To access the Browser Menu, scroll to highlight the Help and press Reload Home Page. Bookmarks Mark Site wireless Internet site. About Phone.com… Phone.com browser. Advanced Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser. (You should only use when instructed by Sprint PCS Customer Care.) Ending a Browser Session To end a browser session and disconnect from the...
  • Page 111 If none of these solutions work, please contact Sprint PCS Customer Care. An error message prompt states the phone is not Problem registered for Sprint PCS Wireless Web services. Sprint PCS Wireless Web services can Recommendation take longer to activate than voice services. Please try again later.

  • Page 112: Sprint Pcs Wireless Web Mail

    Recommendation you are in an area that does not yet support Sprint PCS Wireless Web services. If possible, move to an area that supports Sprint PCS Wireless Web services. If you continue to receive this message, please contact Sprint PCS Customer Care. The message "Data Server Unavailable"...

  • Page 113: Aol Instant Messenger Service

    To view your messages scroll to highlight press , (or scroll to highlight America Online home page and press Select the message you wish to read, and press After you have read the message, you can select an action at the end of the message, such as Reply All or Next Message AOL Instant Messenger Service The AOL Instant Messenger Service lets you keep in touch...

  • Page 114: Sprint Pcs Wireless Web Short Mail

    Note: Remember, all the letters in your password must be lowercase Sprint PCS Wireless Web Short Mail Note: You can customize your own preset messages from your phone or by visiting www.sprintpcs.com. Section 15 Experiencing Sprint PCS Wireless Web When the AOL Instant Messenger press Enter your AOL Instant Messenger screen name and...

  • Page 115: Signing Up For Sprint Pcs Wireless Web Updates

    Signing up for Sprint PCS Wireless Web Updates With Sprint PCS Wireless Web Updates, you can have the Internet-based information sent directly to your phone at the times you choose. When you select the Sprint PCS Wireless Web option, up to 50 updates can be sent to your phone each month at no additional charge.

  • Page 116: Setting Up A Sprint Pcs Wireless Web Connection

    Setting up a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Note: You will not need to install the Sprint PCS Dialer for Palm or HPC/Windows CE. Section 15 Experiencing Sprint PCS Wireless Web Getting Started Your wireless Internet-ready Sprint PCS Phone allows you to connect to a laptop PC, or a hand-held or palm-sized computing device to send and receive e-mail, access the Internet, or your company’s network and much more,...
  • Page 117 Receiving Sprint PCS Wireless Calls Most users use the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection to place outgoing data/fax calls. But you can also set up your phone to receive (host) data and fax calls. Because each phone is different, the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Kit doesn't include instructions for how to set up your phone to receive data and fax calls.
  • Page 118 Accessing Features phone’s features while connected on a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection call. You can navigate the phone’s menu system to change or view your phone’s features or phone book entries. You can also read messages or view the Caller ID records that you received before placing the call.

  • Page 119: Games

    Games In this Section Flying Tight Run for Money y now you’ve discovered the great features that come with your phone. Now it’s time to experience the fun of playing games on your phone. Games...

  • Page 120: Flying Tight

    Flying Tight In Flying Tight you must pilot your ship by different obstacles avoiding any collisions along the way. You can pick up a force fields to help protect your ship from receiving too much damage. If too much damage is sustained, your ship is destroyed and you must start a new game.

  • Page 121: Run For Money

    Run For Money In Run For Money, you skate along the roadway and collect the money sacks by running over them. Be careful to avoid the traffic or else you will loose your collected money sacks. Each level has a goal reflecting the number of money sacks that must be collected before proceeding on to the next level.
  • Page 122 Section 16 Games...

  • Page 123: Position Location

    Position Location In this Section Services Settings ith Position Location, emergency calls allow rescue personnel to find you when they otherwise might not know your location provided that you are in a Sprint PCS market where the service is available. This feature can also be turned Off (except during an emergency call) to insure your privacy.

  • Page 124: Services

    Services America's First GPS Enabled Wireless Phone Designed to Support Location Based Services of the Future. Imagine having a phone that can use GPS technology to provide you with... Driving directions Traffic service Entertainment/services location 911 emergency location services Location of family/friends Location services for 911 calls are not currently available.

  • Page 125: Calculator

    Calculator In this Section Accessing the Calculator Performing a Simple Calculations aving a calculator handy is not only convenient, but practical. This easy to use calculator makes figuring out simple math equations a breeze. Calculator...

  • Page 126: Accessing The Calculator

    Accessing the Calculator The calculator allows you to perform basic mathematical calculations using your phone. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division can be performed. To access the calculator: Press Press Press Performing a simple Calculations Press Press Press Using the keypad, enter the first number of the calculation and press the Up arrow Press the Up through the different mathematical signs.

  • Page 127: Selecting Your Accessories

    Selecting Your Accessories In this Section Overview of Available Accessories for your Phone 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.

  • Page 128: Accessory Options

    Accessory Options Standard Battery The standard battery provides approximately up to 3.8 hours of continuous talk time in digital mode and up to one hour of continuous talk time in analog mode or up to eight days of continuous standby time in digital mode and up to 15 hours continuous standby time in analog mode.

  • Page 129: How To Order

    Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Car Kit This multi-device kit enables socket and/or PC card connection to the PCMCIA – simplifying the connection and expanding the number of available peripherals by freeing up the serial port for fax or printer use. This kit contains Sprint PCS Dialer software, a serial data cable and a cable adapter to connect your phone to your mobile computing...
  • Page 130 Section 19 Selecting Your Accessories...

  • Page 131: Knowing Performance And Safety Guidelines

    Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines In this Section Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice art of getting the most out of your phone is knowing where and how it works at optimum efficiency.

  • Page 132: Getting The Most Out Of Your Reception

    Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.
  • Page 133 industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications 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).

  • Page 134: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Tip: Purchase an optional Hands-Free Car Kit. Note: Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request permission before using the phone near medical equipment. Section 20 Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE...
  • Page 135 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles.

  • Page 136: Caring For The Battery

    Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories. Caring for the Battery Section 20 Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines Turn off your phone when you’re in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere.
  • Page 137 It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing. Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules: Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines...

  • Page 138: Acknowledging Special Precautions And Fcc

    Note: For safety, do not handle a damaged or leaking LiIon battery. Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC Section 20 Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines Less than one month: 32º F to 131º F (0º C to 55º C) More than one month: 32º...
  • Page 139 Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use the Sprint PCS supplied or approved carrying case, holster or other body- worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure that the antenna is at least one inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.

  • Page 140: Owner's Record

    for uncontrolled environment/general population exposure limits specified in ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.1-1992 and has been tested in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.3-1992. Part 22 AMPS Mode - Head Max. SAR: 1.1860 W/Kg Part 22 AMPS Mode - Body Max. SAR: 1.4610 W/Kg Part 24 PCS Mode - Head Max.

  • Page 141: 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 phone. Terms and Conditions & Warranty Information...

  • Page 142: Terms And Conditions Of Services

    Terms and Conditions of Services Thanks for choosing to connect with Sprint PCS. These terms and conditions are part of your agreement with Sprint PCS for Sprint Personal Communication Services. For the most current version of the terms and conditions, please visit our website at www.sprintpcs.com or call Sprint PCS Customer Care at 1-888-211-4PCS, because the terms and conditions included with your Sprint PCS Phone™...
  • Page 143 information we reasonably require to determine whether you qualify for Services. Services in some areas are managed and provided under contract with Sprint PCS by independent affiliates with access to the Sprint PCS Network. Some Services may not be available or may operate differently in certain affiliate markets.
  • Page 144 for which you qualify. We may offer non-identical Service Plans to different individuals or entities. Services and coverage under some Service Plans may be more limited than available under other Service Plans. Your Service Plan sets out the charges for Services and is your Service Plan until that Service Plan is changed, you switch to a different Service Plan, or your Services terminate.
  • Page 145 to anyone. Services are available within the operating range of the Sprint PCS Network. Coverage and quality of Services may be affected by conditions within or beyond our control, including atmospheric, geographic, or topographic conditions. We do not guarantee that there will be no interruptions or delays in Services.
  • Page 146 your Service. You will be charged off-peak rates for the entire duration of calls initiated during the off-peak time periods applicable to your Service. In addition to these usage charges, you may be charged for recurring monthly service charges, applicable local and long-distance toll charges, other usage charges, connection fees, roaming charges, directory assistance, call completion charges, optional features you select at an extra cost, and taxes and...
  • Page 147 Invoicing 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 148 endorsed by you and returned unpaid by a financial institution for any reason. You may be charged fees for certain methods of payment. Late Payment Charges Payment is past due if we do not receive it by the due date shown on your invoice.
  • Page 149 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. No termination fee is charged if you terminate a Term Service Plan within 14 days of activation of your Sprint PCS Phone.
  • Page 150 start up fee. We may charge a monthly ASL service fee, in addition to your recurring monthly service charge. We may suspend Services to your Number without prior notice to you when your account balance reaches your Account Spending Limit. Services are restored when you have paid any past due balance and pay a specified minimum amount to reduce your account balance below your Account Spending Limit.
  • Page 151 deposit balance. Any money held during this one-year period will not accrue interest for your benefit. You forfeit any portion of the money left after the one-year period. Wireless Web and Voice Portal Services Wireless Web Services are part of the Services that can be obtained through Sprint PCS.
  • Page 152 Services and Voice Portal Services or at www.sprintpcs.com. Sprint PCS is not a publisher of third party content that can be accessed through Wireless Web Services or Voice Portal Services. Sprint PCS is not responsible for any opinions, advice, statements, services or other information is provided by third parties and accessible through Wireless Web Services or Voice Portal Services.
  • Page 153 with the Sprint PCS network and your dual-mode phone is set to roam automatically when outside Sprint PCS coverage, you may incur roaming fees within a Sprint PCS coverage area. Certain features are not available when roaming. Roaming rates may be different from and higher than the rates you pay for calls within your Sprint PCS Home Service Area and on the Sprint PCS Network.
  • Page 154 us of the loss or theft. We will deactivate Services to the Number upon notification to us of any loss or theft. You may be required to provide evidence of the loss or theft (for example, a police report or sworn statement). If the equipment is later found, we may require that you exchange it for another phone or other equipment before we reactivate Services (if we do reactivate Services), as well...
  • Page 155 Limitation of Liability Except as otherwise provided in this section, our sole liability to you for any loss or damage arising out of providing or failing to provide Services (including mistakes, omissions, interruptions, delays, errors, or defects) does not exceed (1) in cases related to a specific piece of equipment, the prorated MRC for Services to the piece of equipment during the affected period, or (2) in cases not related to a specific piece of equipment, the prorated MRCs for Services...
  • Page 156 phenomena, fire or earthquake), war, riot, strike, or orders of governmental authority; k) any act or omission of any third party or independent contractor that offers products or services in conjunction with or through the Services, or l) your negligent or intentional act or omission. NO CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE WE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL...
  • Page 157 THE COMPANY AND THE CUSTOMER OR BETWEEN THE COMPANY OR THE CUSTOMER, ON THE ONE HAND, AND EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR AFFILIATED BUSINESSES OF THE OTHER PARTY, ON THE OTHER HAND, SHALL BE RESOLVED BY ARBITRATION AS PRESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION. THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT, NOT STATE LAW, GOVERNS THE QUESTION OF WHETHER A CLAIM IS SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION.
  • Page 158 Notices You may get our current address for written notice by calling Sprint PCS Customer Care. Written notice to you is sent to your last known address in our invoicing records. Written notice is deemed delivered 3 days after deposit in the U.S.
  • Page 159 understandings between you and us. The provisions of this Agreement that are contemplated to be enforceable after the termination of the Agreement survive termination of this Agreement. This Agreement is subject to any applicable federal and state law (collectively, “Applicable Laws”). If there is a conflict, the Service Plan (including any Term Service Plan) controls over the Terms.
  • Page 160 Traveling If you are making or receiving calls outside you Home Service Area but on the Sprint PCS Network, you may be charged for Services at a “travel” rate for both outgoing and incoming traveling calls. Long distance charges may not be included in the travel rate.

  • Page 161: 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,...
  • Page 162 Section 21 Terms and Conditions & Warranty Information...
  • Page 163 Numerics 4-Digit Dialing 41 access the Security menu 86 Accessing the Calculator 126 Accessories 127 Accessory Options 128 Analog Mode - Setting the Time and Date 31 AOL Instant Messenger Service 113 Automated Billing Information 12 Battery 22 Battery - Charging 23 Battery - Desktop charger 25 Battery - Installing 23 Battery - Removing 23...
  • Page 164 Desktop Charger 128 Determine If Your Phone Is Already Activated 10 Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses 40 Dialing Options 38 Displaying Wireless Web Alerts 71 Empty battery 22 End-of-Call Options 38 Entries In Generated Numerical Order 75 Extracting Phone Numbers From Web Messages 70 FCC Notice 138 Finding a Phone Number 40 Flying 135...
  • Page 165 Menus - Viewing 47 Names In Alphabetical Order 75 New Events 92 New Wireless Web Alerts 71 Numeric Page Options 68 Owner's Record 140 Peak Performanc 133 Performance 131 Performance and Safety Guidelines 131 Phone 134 Phone - On and Off 21 Phone While Driving 134 Power Save Feature 132 Prepending a Phone Number From a Sprint PCS Web Message 70...
  • Page 166 Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 134 Safety Guidelines 134 Saving a Phone Number 39 Security - Erasing the Internal Phone Book 88 Security - Resetting Your Phone 88 Sending Numeric Pages 68 Sending Web Messages 69 Signal Strength 132 Special Precautions 138 Sprint PCS Customer Care 11 Sprint PCS Directory Assistance 12...
  • Page 167 Viewing the Display Screen 20 Voice Dialing 98 Voice Services of Your Sprint PCS Phone 97 Voicemail - Displaying a notification 66 Voicemail - Message icon 67 Voicemail - Setting up 10 Warranty Information 141 Web Message Options 69 Web Message Storage 68 Web Messages 68 Web Messages - Erasing 71 What are the Schedule Options 90...

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