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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

2A: Your PCS Phone - The Basics

Viewing the Display Screen

Main LCD

This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your main LCD screen.

displays your current signal strength.The more lines you
have, the stronger your signal.
means your phone cannot find a signal.

tells you a call is in progress.

indicates you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, or

PCS Web Alert messages waiting. Press

briefly to see a list

of pending messages or press and hold to dial voicemail box.

indicates that 3G functionality is active.

indicates that 3G functionality is dormant or inactive.

indicates that you are receiving information.

indicates that you are sending information.

indicates your phone is in vibrate mode.

shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown
fully charged.)
indicates that position location is active.

indicates that position location is inactive.

indicates that TTY option is On.

indicates that your phone is roaming.

indicates that your phone is in security mode.

indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.

indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1-8.

Tip:

Display indicators let you know when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide

PCS Network and whether you’re operating in digital or analog mode.

Summary of Contents for A500 - SPH Cell Phone

Page 1: ...LMA500_080602_F1 Online User s Guide Dual Band Tri Mode PCS Phone Model SPH A500 ...

Page 2: ...Your Phone ON and OFF 21 Using the Battery 22 Displaying Your Phone Number 24 Making and Answering Calls 24 Making Calls 24 Answering Calls 25 Missed Call Notification 25 Calling Emergency Numbers 26 Using One Two Three Touch Speed Dialing 26 Dialing Options 26 In Call Options 27 End of Call Options 27 Controlling Your Phone s Settings 28 Adjusting the Phone s Volume Settings 29 Ringer Types 29 Se...

Page 3: ...Using Special Numbers 39 Erasing the Internal Phone Book 39 Erase Content 39 Resetting Your Phone 40 Reset Camera 40 Security Features for PCS Vision SM 40 Automating Your PCS Vision Password 40 Signing In and Out of PCS Vision Services 41 Controlling Your Roaming Experience 42 Understanding Roaming 43 Setting Your Phone s Roam Mode 44 Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard 45 Navigating Thr...

Page 4: ...to an Internal Phone Book Entry 64 Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry s Phone Number 64 Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry 65 Secret Internal Phone Book Entries 65 Dialing PCS Services 66 Personal Organizer 67 Adding an Event to the Scheduler 68 Event Alerts 68 Event Alert Menu 69 Viewing Events and Event Options 69 Erasing a Day s Events 69 Going to Today s Scheduler Menu 70 Purging Events 70...

Page 5: ... 88 Using Caller ID 88 Responding to Call Waiting 89 Making a Three Way Call 89 Using Call Forwarding 90 PCS Vision SM 91 Browsing the Web on Your Phone 92 Launching the Web 92 Your User Name 92 Net Guard 93 Browsing the Web 93 Setting Up a Web Connection 97 Messaging 98 Message Types 98 PCS Messages 98 Erasing All Messages 98 Signing Up for Web Updates 98 PCS Short Mail 99 Using PCS Short Mail 99...

Page 6: ...ll With PCS Voice Command 115 Accessing Information Using PCS Voice Command 115 SECTION 4 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information 116 Safety 117 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception 118 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 119 Caring for the Battery 122 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice 123 Owner s Record 125 User Guide Proprietary Notice 125 Manufacturer s Warr...

Page 7: ...irely on your PCS Phone to stay connected This guide will familiarize you with our technology and with your new PCS Phone through simple easy to follow instructions If you have already reviewed the Start Here Guide which was packaged with your new phone then you re ready to explore the advanced features outlined in this guide If you have not read your Start Here Guide go to Section One Getting Sta...

Page 8: ...timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service The Table of Contents and Index will help you locate specific information quickly You llgetthemostoutofyourphoneifyoureadeachsection However ifyou d like to get right to a specific feature simply turn to that page Follow the instructions in that section and you ll be ready to use your phone in no time Tip You can print out th...

Page 9: ...Section 1 Getting Started 8 Section 1 Getting Started ...

Page 10: ... Getting Started With PCS Service 䊳 Setting Up Voicemail 䊳 Getting Help his section walks you through the basics of setting up service for your PCS Phone including unlocking and activating your phone setting up your voicemail and how to contact Sprint for assistance with your PCS Service T ...

Page 11: ...s to unlock your phone 1 Press and hold for a few seconds to turn the phone on 2 Highlight Unlock and press 3 Enter your four digit lock code For security purposes the code is not visible as you type 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 Solutions at 1 888 2...

Page 12: ... greeting record your name announcement and choose whether to activate One Touch Message Access a feature that lets you press one key to access messages and bypasses the need for you to enter your pass code Note The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affilitate areas Getting Help Visit Our Web Site Stop by www sprintpcs com to get up to date information on PCS Services options and more Yo...

Page 13: ... access this information 䊳 Press Note This service may not be available in all Affiliate markets PCS Directory Assistance PCS Directory Assistance provides a variety of services including residential business and government listings assistance with local or long distance calls movie listings hotel restaurant and shopping information and major local event information There is a per call charge and ...

Page 14: ...Section 2 Understanding Your Phone 13 Section 2 Understanding Your Phone ...

Page 15: ... 䊳 Turning Your Phone On and Off 䊳 Using the Battery and Charger 䊳 Displaying Your Phone Number 䊳 Making and Answering Calls our PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you This section will guide you through the basics of your phone and you ll be on your way to using it in no time Y ...

Page 16: ...Section 2 Understanding Your Phone 2A Your PCS Phone The Basics 15 Front View of Phone ...

Page 17: ...he highlighted choice in the menu Pressing for a few seconds automatically dials your voicemail 6 TALK Place or receive a call In standby mode press the key once to enter the Outgoing call log If you press and hold the key down you will initiate Voice Recognition 7 Numeric Keypad Use these keys to enter numbers letters and characters 8 Shift Asterisk Enters the asterisk character for calling featu...

Page 18: ...croll through the phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from Standby Mode 17 MenuKey Displays the first level or Main Menu of options Press again to view the next menu page 18 END Ends a call Press and hold this key for a few seconds to turn your phone On or Off While in the main menu it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input 19 BACK Deletes characters fro...

Page 19: ...unctionality is active indicates that 3G functionality is dormant or inactive indicates that you are receiving information indicates that you are sending information indicates your phone is in vibrate mode shows your current battery charge strength Icon shown fully charged indicates that position location is active indicates that position location is inactive indicates that TTY option is On indica...

Page 20: ...ess Time Date is displayed shows your current battery charge strength Icon shown fully discharged Icon is animated while charging indicates you have voicemail text numeric pages or PCS Web Alert messages waiting indicates that an alarm is set on your phone indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1 8 indicates your phone is in vibrate mode indicates that TTY option is On indicates that ...

Page 21: ... display 䊳 96x64 full graphic external LCD 䊳 Polyphonic ringers 䊳 GPS position location enabled 䊳 WAP 2 0 compliant browser for more internet access 䊳 PCS VisionSM provides access to the wireless Internet in digital mode page 41 䊳 PCS Mail and Web Short Mail provide quick and convenient text messaging capabilities page 99 䊳 PCS Connection Kit offers wireless modem capabilities for your personal co...

Page 22: ...f searching a Power Save feature is automatically activated When a signal is found your phone automatically returns to Standby mode In Power Save mode your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention You can also initiate a search for PCS Service by pressing any key when your phone is turned ON Tip The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you are in a...

Page 23: ...own Note Long backlight settings searching for service vibrate mode and browser use affect the battery s talk and standby times Tip Be sure to charge your phone s battery and watch your indicator to ensure your levels are okay Installing the Battery Your PCS Phone comes with a LiIon battery Follow these steps to install it 1 Place the battery on the back of the phone making sure that the plastic t...

Page 24: ... phone sounds a warning tone Always use a Sprint approved desktop charger travel adapter or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery Warning Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone and void the warranty It is vital that you use only the Sprint approved Travel Adapter specifically designed for your phone Use of unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and invali...

Page 25: ... page 114 Speed Dialing page 26 and using Call History page 55 To make a call using your keypad 1 Make sure your phone is on 2 Enter a phone number If you make a mistake while dialing press to erase one digit at a time Press and hold to erase the entire number 3 Press To make calls when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled press to acknowledge roaming rates See To Place Roaming Calls With Cal...

Page 26: ...s displayed 䊳 The image assigned to the entry is displayed The following option is also displayed 䊳 to Silence Ringer Depending on your settings you may also answer incoming calls simply by opening the phone or by pressing any digit To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled you must press to answer the call See To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On on page 45 Note If your...

Page 27: ...ialed when it shows Calling To use Three Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 100 250 1 Press the first digit 2 Press the second digit 3 Press and hold the third digit for a few seconds The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows Calling Dialing Options Dialing options are displayed when you enter numbers using the keypad To select an option press and the number on the key...

Page 28: ...ptions 䊳 4 3 Way Call allows you to talk to two different people at the same time For more information see Making a Three Way Call on page 89 䊳 5 Messaging allows you to check for voicemail and notifications 䊳 6 Voice Memo allows you to record the current conversation For more information see Memo Options on page 80 䊳 7 Planner accesses the Planner menu options which allows you to schedule differe...

Page 29: ... 䊳 Selecting Tone Length 䊳 Alert Notification 䊳 Silent Mode 䊳 Changing the Greeting 䊳 Changing the Backlight Settings 䊳 Changing the Display Screen 䊳 Screen Savers 䊳 Changing the Contrast his section describes how you can change your phone s settings to best suityourrequirements Takeafewmomentstoreviewtheseoptionsand add or adjust the settings that are right for you T ...

Page 30: ... 䊳 Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types 䊳 Melodies includes a variety of standard musical melodies 䊳 Downloaded are ringers that have been downloaded right to your phone 䊳 Vibrate alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your PCS Phone provides a variety of ringer options which allow you to customize your ring and volume sett...

Page 31: ...or Notification 7 Press the navigation button left or right to select Ring Tones Melodies or Downloaded ringers 8 Press the navigation button down and then left or right to select the desired Ringer 9 Press to Save Selecting Ringer Types for Schedule To select a ringer type for schedules 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Settings 3 Press for Sounds 4 Press for Ringer Type 5 Press for Schedule 6 Pr...

Page 32: ...igation key 6 Press to Save Alert Notification To enable or disable alert sounds 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Settings 3 Press for Sounds 4 Press for Alerts 5 Press 䊳 for Minute Beep 䊳 for Service 䊳 for Connect 䊳 for Disconnect 6 Select On or Off using the navigation key and press to Save Silent Mode There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely The phone s Silent Mode allow...

Page 33: ...ters and is displayed on the first line of your phone s display screen in idle mode To change your greeting 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Settings 3 Press for Display 4 Press for Greeting 5 Select Custom using the navigation key and press 6 Press and hold to clear the existing greeting 7 Use the numeric keypad to enter a new custom greeting 8 Press to save and exit Changing the Backlight Time ...

Page 34: ...ay 4 Press for Wall Paper 5 Press for Local Image or for Download images 6 Press the navigation key left or right to display Aquarium World Time Calendar Launch Pad or Digital Clock 7 Press to Save Airplane Mode Your new phone offers you the ability of disabling the phone without powering it Off No web functionality or incoming outgoing calls can be received but all other non transmitting function...

Page 35: ... idle mode depending on which way the button is pressed The default setting is 䊳 Up Messaging 䊳 Down Phone Book 䊳 Left Scheduler 䊳 Right Voice Memo The navigation key can also be customized to launch different applications To modify the default settings 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Settings 3 Press for Others 4 Press for Launch Pad 5 Press 䊳 for Up Key 䊳 for Down Key 䊳 for Left Key 䊳 for Righ...

Page 36: ...Menu 2 Press for Downloads 3 Press for Screen Savers 4 Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired Screen Saver 5 Press for Set As 6 Press for Wallpaper Changing the Contrast To adjust the contrast on the phone s display 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Settings 3 Press for Display 4 Press for Front Contrast 5 Press the navigation key left or right to select Lowest Low Med High o...

Page 37: ...䊳 Accessing the Security Menu 䊳 Locking Your Phone 䊳 Unlocking Your Phone 䊳 Using Special Numbers 䊳 Security Features for PCS VisionSM y using the security setting on your PCS Phone you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility With several options available you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs B ...

Page 38: ...ne of these work call PCS Customer Solutions at 1 888 211 4PCS 4727 Locking Your Phone When your phone is locked you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911 PCS Customer Solutions or special numbers If the phone is powered Off when it is Locked it will still be locked when it is powered back On To regain normal functionality you must enter the lock code To lock your phone 1 From the S...

Page 39: ...your lock code Enter the desired phone number and press Restricting Calls You can restrict which phone numbers you can receive calls from or dial The Restrict Calls setting does not apply to 911 or PCS Customer Solutions You can select between the following options 䊳 Allow All Allows all calls to be made without any restrictions Default Setting 䊳 PBook Only Allows you to call only the entries save...

Page 40: ... two or three and press 2 Enter the number using the keypad 3 Press to Save Note There are no Speed Dial options associated with special numbers Erasing the Internal Phone Book To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Internal Phone Book 1 From the Security menu press for Erase Pbook 2 Press the navigation key up and select Yes 3 Press 4 Press the navigation key up again to confirm and sel...

Page 41: ...l camera accessory To reset 1 From the Security menu press for Reset Camera 2 Press the navigation key up and select Yes 3 Press Security Features for PCS VisionSM Automating Your PCS Vision Password Your phone comes equipped with a password that enables it to automatically connect to PCS Vision services automatically This way you can access PCS Vision Services without having to type a password Yo...

Page 42: ...g Web browsing and messaging Signing out will avoid any charges associated with PCS Vision Services While signed out you can still place or receive phone calls check voicemail and use other voice services You may sign in again at any time To sign out of PCS Vision Services 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Settings 3 Press for Internet 4 Press for Sign Out Note If you are already signed out it wil...

Page 43: ... oaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network Your new single band dual band tri mode PCS Phone works anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and allows you to roam on analog and digital networks virtually anywhere in the U S where compatible wireless service is available This section explains how roaming works as well as special features ...

Page 44: ...nd security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network You may not be able to access certain calling features such as PCS Vision Roaming on Analog Networks When you roam on analog networks you will experience a similar quality provided by other analog carriers today Although some calling features such as PCS Vision will be unavailable yo...

Page 45: ...ve the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and enter an area where roaming is available whether digital or analog your call is dropped If your call is dropped in an area where you think PCS Service is available turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network Note When using your phone in analog mode the handset may feel warm This behavior is normal for analog operation...

Page 46: ...calls It also requires you to take additional steps before placing or answering a roaming call These additional steps are not required when you make or receive calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network To Turn the Call Guard Feature On or Off 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Settings 3 Press for Roaming 4 Press for Call Guard Wait briefly until a message prompt displays and then disappears...

Page 47: ...press 2 A message is displayed indicating that roaming rate applies Press to place the call 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 setting ...

Page 48: ...g Through Menus In This Section 䊳 Menu Navigation 䊳 Menu Structure 䊳 Viewing Menus his section is a road map to using your PCS Phone Every function and feature can be accessed through a menu Take a few moments to learn your way around You ll find that it makes your phone easier to use T ...

Page 49: ...ture Selecting Menu Items As you navigate through a menu the options are highlighted Select an option by highlighting it and pressing or by pressing the corresponding number on the numeric keypad For example if you want to view your last incoming call 1 From the main menu press for Call History 2 Press for Incoming Calls If you have received any calls they are displayed on the screen Backing Up Wi...

Page 50: ... 1 Missed Calls 2 Outgoing Calls 3 Incoming Calls 4 All Calls 2 Phone Book 1 Find 1 By Name 2 By Group 3 By Entry 2 Add New Entry 3 Group Setting 1 Family 2 Friends 3 Colleague 4 VIPs 4 My Phone 5 Services 1 Account Info 2 Customer Care 3 Dir Assist 3 Messaging 1 Shortmail 2 E mail 3 Notifications 4 Web 1 Connect 2 Always Auto connect 3 Don t Connect 5 Downloads 1 Games 1 Get New 2 CyRace 3 Space ...

Page 51: ...its 4 Erase 1 Erase Names 1 Yes 2 No 2 Reset Digits 1 Yes 2 No 5 Set Active 1 Talk Only 2 Talk and Flip 2 Voice Memo 1 Record 2 Review 3 Erase All 1 Yes 2 No 9 Planner 1 Today 2 Scheduler 3 Task List 4 Memo Pad 5 Alarm Clock 1 Alarm 1 2 Alarm 2 3 Alarm 3 6 Calculator 7 World Time 8 Countdown 0 Settings 1 Display 1 Menu Style 1 Camera 2 Nature 2 Wall Paper 1 Local Image 1 Digital Clock 2 Aquarium 3...

Page 52: ...ds 3 15 seconds 4 8 seconds 3 Pwr Save Mode 1 On 2 Off 5 Front Contrast 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Med 4 High 5 Highest 2 Sounds 1 Ringer Volume 1 Calls 1 Off 2 Vibrate 3 1 Beep 4 Level 1 8 5 High Vib 2 Messages 1 Off 2 Vibrate 3 1 Beep 4 Level 1 8 3 Alarms 1 Off 2 Level 1 8 2 Ringer Type 1 Voice Calls 1 With Caller ID 2 No Caller ID 2 Messages 1 Voicemail 2 Notification 3 Schedule 3 Alerts 1 Minute Beep 1 ...

Page 53: ...et 1 Sign In 1 Connect 2 Always Auto connect 3 Don t Connect 2 PW Prompt 1 Always Prompt 2 Never Ask 3 Net Guard 1 On 2 Off 4 Edit Home URL 4 Roaming 1 Set Mode 1 Automatic 2 Analog 3 Sprint PCS 2 Call Guard 1 On 2 Off 5 Location 1 Settings 1 On 2 Off 6 Messaging 1 All 2 Applications 3 Browser 4 None 7 Security 1 Lock Phone 1 Unlocked 2 On Power Up 3 Lock Now 2 Change Lock 3 Special ...

Page 54: ... Launch Pad 1 Up Key 1 Phone Book 2 Voice Memo 3 Scheduler 4 Messaging 5 Ringer Type 6 Downloads 7 Display 8 Alarms 9 Calculator 2 Down Key 1 Phone Book 2 Voice Memo 3 Scheduler 4 Ringer Type 5 Downloads 6 Displays 7 Alarms 8 Calculator 9 Messaging 3 Left Key 1 Phone Book 2 Voice Memo 3 Scheduler 4 Ringer Type 5 Downloads 6 Displays 7 Alarms 8 Calculator 9 Messaging 4 Right Key 1 Phone Book 2 Voic...

Page 55: ...ugh Menus 54 5 Downloads 6 Displays 7 Alarms 8 Calculator 9 Messaging 2 Restriction 1 Outgoing Call 1 Allow All 2 PBook Only 3 Special Only 3 Call Answer 1 Any Key 2 Talk Key 3 Flip Open 4 Auto Answer 1 Yes 2 No 5 Language 1 English 2 Español 0 Phone Info ...

Page 56: ... In This Section 䊳 Message Types 䊳 New Message Alerts 䊳 Message Options 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 This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History T ...

Page 57: ...r if it is available and Internal Phone Book entry name if the phone number is in your Internal Phone Book Duplicate calls same number and type of call may only appear once on the list To view a Call History entry 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Call History 䊳 Press for Missed Calls 䊳 Press for Outgoing Calls 䊳 Press for Incoming Calls Call History Options For additional information and options ...

Page 58: ...50 Internal Phone Book entries Phone Book entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers one email address one URL address and their birthday Each entry s name can contain up to 12 characters To save a phone number from Call History 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Call History 3 Highlight the desired entry in the Missed Outgoing or Incoming call history and press 4 Press to save the number...

Page 59: ...d entry in the Missed Outgoing or Incoming call history and press 4 Press to Prepend the number 5 Use the keypad to enter the desired numbers 6 Press to call Note Prepending allows you to enter a series of numbers before the actual phone number Erasing Call History To erase Call History 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Call History 3 Press for Erase History 䊳 Press to erase Missed Calls 䊳 Press t...

Page 60: ... a New Internal Phone Book Entry 䊳 Finding Internal Phone Book Entries 䊳 Selecting a Ringer Type 䊳 Dialing PCS Services ow you know the basics that help make it easier to stay in touch with people and information This section helps you make the most of your contacts and use your time more efficiently when you are trying to connect with the important people in your life N ...

Page 61: ...manently delete the entry Tip You can view the next entry by pressing the navigation key right or view the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left Selecting a Character Input Mode Your PCS Phone provides convenient ways to enter words letters punctuation and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text for example when adding an Internal Phone Book entry To change the character input...

Page 62: ... erase a single character Press and hold to delete an entire entry Note For more information about T9 Text Input visit their Web site at http www T9 com Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad select the Alpha mode Press the corresponding key until the desired character is displayed By default the first letter of a word is capitalized and following lette...

Page 63: ...tal of six phone numbers and the entry s name can contain 12 characters To add a new entry 1 From the main menu enter a phone number 2 Press Note If you enter less than five numbers press three to save the entry 3 Press to Save 4 The Add New Name screen is displayed Press to enter a new name or scroll through the phone book to select an existing name Press to add the additional number to the selec...

Page 64: ...ternal Phone Book or find an entry quickly by following these simple steps 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Phone Book 3 Press for Find 4 Press the navigation key left or right to search by Name Entry or Group 5 Once the desired option is highlighted press the navigation key down 6 Enter the first few letters or entry to locate the desired entry 7 Scroll to highlight the name and press to make th...

Page 65: ...edit 7 Enter the phone number using the keypad and press 8 Press to Save 9 Press to confirm Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry s Phone Number To edit an entry s phone number 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Phone Book 3 Press for Find 4 Select the desired entry and press 5 Press to edit the entry 6 Press the navigation key down until the desired phone number is selected and press to edit 7 Pres...

Page 66: ...red Ringer Category 8 Press the navigation key down 9 Press the navigation key to the left or right to highlight and listen to the desired Ringer and press 10 Press to Save 11 Press to confirm Secret Internal Phone Book Entries You can hide an entry s phone number s and require your lock code to edit the entry by making it secret The entry name is still displayed but the entry s phone numbers are ...

Page 67: ... left or right until Off is displayed in the Secret field and press to Save 9 Press to confirm 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 Solutions at 1 888 211 4PCS 4727 Dialing PCS Services You must be in digital mode to access PCS Services To dial a service 1 ...

Page 68: ...ewing Events and Event Options 䊳 Using the Calculator 䊳 Games 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 It takes productivity to a whole new level Y ...

Page 69: ...ter the event description using the keypad and press 6 Enter the Start Time and Date using the keypad Press for AM and for PM 7 Enter the End Time and Date using the keypad 8 Press the Navigation key left or right and select one of the following 䊳 No Alarm 䊳 On Time 䊳 10min before 䊳 30min before 䊳 1Hr before 9 Press to Save Event Alerts A ringer melody or downloaded ringer is played when your PCS ...

Page 70: ...lerts you and displays the following options 䊳 The Alarm icon 䊳 LED light flashes 䊳 Plays melody ringer or vibrates Viewing Events and Event Options To view your scheduled events add an event 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Planner 3 Press for Today 4 A list of the events scheduled for the day are displayed Erasing a Day s Events To erase a scheduled day s events 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press fo...

Page 71: ...desired day of the event being deleted 5 Press for View 6 Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired event 7 Press to Erase the event 8 Highlight Yes with the navigation key and press to confirm Purging All Events To delete all scheduled events for the day 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Planner 3 Press for Today 4 Press for Erase All 5 Highlight Yes with the navigation key and...

Page 72: ...rld Time displays what time it is in twenty four different time zones around the world together with one or more major cities states regions or countries in a time zone To access world time 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Planner 3 Press for World Time 4 Press to turn DST Daylight Savings Time On or Off 5 Press the navigation key left right up or down to display the different time zones Countdow...

Page 73: ...the keypad and press 6 Enter the future time and date values and press to save To view a countdown 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Planner 3 Press for Countdown 4 Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired countdown and press Tip When viewing an existing countdown press the navigation key left or right to cycle between the other countdown entries Note No audible alert is sounde...

Page 74: ...es 73 Section 2I Using Your Phone s Voice Services In This Section 䊳 Using Voice Activated Dialing 䊳 Recording Memos his section explains the features associated with your phone s Voice Services The easy to follow instructions explain how to make calls and record memos T ...

Page 75: ...phrase for name dialing 1 Press for Voice Tools 2 Press for Voice Dial 3 Press for Record Name The phone prompts you to say the name 4 Wait for the beep and then say the name After saying the name the phone prompts you to enter a phone number 5 Use the keypad to enter the phone number associated with the name Use the menu to add dialing pauses if the number requires them Note When recording always...

Page 76: ...gnize the name it will say Sorry no match found and will not place a call To review the names you have recorded 1 Press for Voice Tools 2 Press for Voice Dial 3 Press for Review Names The phone displays a list of the recorded numbers and names with the first number selected 4 Press The phone displays the selected number and plays the name you have recorded After listening to the recording you can ...

Page 77: ...ying a name when opening your phone or when pressing and holding a button These functions are 䊳 Digit Dial 䊳 Name Dial 䊳 Phone Book 䊳 Browser 䊳 Play Games 䊳 Voicemail To turn this feature On 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Voice Tools 3 Press for Voice Dial 4 Press for Set Active 5 Press the navigation key up or down to select Talk and Flip and press 6 Open the flip and say the desired name as d...

Page 78: ... Adapting Digit Dialing for details To place a call using digit dialing 1 Press and hold down for a few seconds The phone prompts you for a command 2 Say Digit Dial The phone prompts you to say the number 3 Pronouncing each digit distinctly without pausing between digits 4 If the phone asks you Did You Say followed by the correct number say Yes You can also select the correct number from those dis...

Page 79: ... voice 1 Press for Voice Tools 2 Press for Voice Dial 3 Press for Adapt Digits 4 The phone displays the first digit sequence When you are ready to start recording press The phone prompts you to say the first sequence of digits 5 Wait for the beep and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of voice The phone plays your recording and asks if the recording sounds OK 6 If the recording sounds good...

Page 80: ...made a recording you can review name save or erase it There are two ways to record a voice memo 䊳 Record yourself using the phone s built in microphone 䊳 Record someone calling your phone To record a memo using the phone s built in microphone 1 Press for Voice Tools 2 Press for Voice Memo 3 Press for Record The phone displays a countdown timer for the memo and prompts you to start recording after ...

Page 81: ...mbols When you are done press to save the memo with the name specified If you press without entering a name the phone creates a name based on the current date and saves the memo with that name Memo Options To play the memos you have recorded 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Voice Tools 3 Press for Voice Memo 4 Press for Review 5 Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired memo an...

Page 82: ... Phone s Voice Services 81 Erasing All Memos To erase all memos 1 Press for Voice Tools 2 Press for Voice Memo 3 Press for Erase All The phone asks you if you want to erase all voice memos 4 Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes and press ...

Page 83: ...Section 3 Using PCS Service Features 82 Section 3 Using PCS Service Features ...

Page 84: ...vice Features The Basics In This Section 䊳 Using Voicemail 䊳 Using Caller ID 䊳 Responding to Call Waiting 䊳 Three Way Calling 䊳 Forwarding Your Calls ow that you ve mastered your phone s fundamentals it s time to explore the calling features that enhance your PCS Service N ...

Page 85: ...nd hold 2 Follow the system prompts to create your pass code record your greeting record your name announcement and choose whether to activate One Touch Message Access a feature that lets you press one key to access messages and bypasses the need for you to enter your pass code Note The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas Voicemail Notification There are several ways your P...

Page 86: ...ionwide PCS Network Note Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off However you are only notified of new messages when your phone is turned on and you are in a PCS Service Area Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your PCS Phone or from any other touch tone phone To dial from your PCS Phone you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the men...

Page 87: ...ete group lists PCS Callback Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting from voicemail 1 After listening to a message press 2 Enter the phone number 3 Once the call is complete you re returned to the voicemail main menu Voicemail to Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other PCS Voicemail customers 1 From the main voicemail menu press to send a message 2 Follo...

Page 88: ...ed to when you send forward or reply to a message to other PCS customers 1 After you have recorded a message press to indicate you are satisfied with the message you recorded 2 Press to mark receipt requested Continue Recording 䊳 Before pressing to indicate you are satisfied with the message you recorded press to continue recording Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are...

Page 89: ...ts you know who s calling by displaying the number of the person calling when your phone rings Similarly if you call someone who has this feature your phone number displays on their phone If the caller s name and number are already stored in your Internal Phone Book the corresponding name appears with the number To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call 1 Press 2...

Page 90: ...the call Making a Three Way Call With Three Way Calling you can talk to two people at the same time When using this feature the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls 1 Enter a number you wish to call and press 2 Once you have established the connection press for 3 Way Call 3 Dial the second number you wish to call and press 4 When you re connected to the second party press...

Page 91: ... make calls from your phone with Call Forwarding activated To Activate Call Forwarding 1 Press 2 Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded 3 Press You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding To Deactivate Call Forwarding 1 Press 2 Press You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation Note You are charged a higher rate for calls you h...

Page 92: ...s 䊳 Games 䊳 PCS Business ConnectionSM CS VisionSM brings you clarity you can see and hear with enhanced always on mobile multimedia capabilities like email pictures and games that are easy to learn and use This rich colorful graphic experience will be visually comparable to your home or office computer It s a revolutionary way to look at wireless P ...

Page 93: ... for email and instant messaging as a way to personalize Internet services and as an online virtual identity A user name is typically based on the customer s name and a number followed by sprintpcs com For example the third John Smith to sign up for PCS Vision Services might have jsmith003 sprintpcs com as his user name If you want a particular user name you can visit www sprintpcs com and get the...

Page 94: ...Guard when connecting to the Internet 6 Press to select Note When On the Net Guard will appear only once per session The Net Guard does not appear if the phone is merely re connecting due to a time out Browsing the Web Browsing the Web is easy once you ve learned a few basics Here are some tips for browsing the Web with PCS Vision Softkeys When browsing the Web the bottom line of your phone s disp...

Page 95: ...keys you can start navigating Web sites 䊳 Select on screen items by using the navigation key to highlight the desired item then activate the desired softkey by pressing You ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items This softkey is often labeled OK 䊳 If the items on a page are numbered you can use your keypad number keys to select an item Links which appear as underlined t...

Page 96: ... Going to a Specific Web Site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL Web site address select Go to Site from the list of options and enter the URL using your keypad Note Not all Web sites are viewable on your phone Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time To create a bookmark 1 Go to the Web page you want to mark 2...

Page 97: ...igation key down to highlight the desired bookmark 3 Press the Delete softkey by pressing 4 Press to confirm 5 Press to return to the web Reloading a Web Page 䊳 To reload refresh the current Web page press for Refresh Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops responding you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser To restart the Web bro...

Page 98: ...g for a wall mounted telephone jack In just three steps you can use your connectivity 1 First you ll need a PCS Connection Kit sold separately 2 Connect your laptop PC to your PCS Phone by using the USB data cable 3 Finally take a few minutes to install the PCS Connection ManagerSM Software onto your computer using the CD 䊳 or complete details on how to install and use the software refer to the us...

Page 99: ...email feature see Using Voicemail on page 84 PCS Messages These appear on your screen as Page Text and include numeric messages PCS Messages PCS Updates and PCS Mail Erasing All Messages To erase all messages 1 Press for Messaging 2 Press for Notifications 3 Press for Erase All 4 Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes and press Signing Up for Web Updates With Web Updates you can have ne...

Page 100: ...age you ll automatically be notified with a one way text message In addition PCS Short Mail includes a variety of pre set messages such as I m running late I m on my way that make composing messages fast and easy You can also customize your own pre set messages up to 100 characters from your PCS Phone or at www sprintpcs com To send a PCS Short Mail message 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Messag...

Page 101: ...ail message 1 While the message is open scroll to Reply and press 2 Select Type Msg to enter a message up to 100 characters Pre Set Msgs to select a preset message or Icons and press 3 Enter your text or select a preset message or icon and press 4 To send the message select the SEND softkey and press To add and or edit Pre Set Messages 1 Go to the Web from your phone 2 From the home page select th...

Page 102: ...press If you re a first time user prompts will help you set up your email account by establishing a user name and password 3 To view your messages select Inbox highlight the OK softkey and press 4 Scroll to select the message you wish to read and press 5 Once you ve read a message use the quick actions at the end of each message Erase Reply Reply All or Next Message or select Menu for a full list ...

Page 103: ... Press the navigation key up or down to highlight Message Chat and press 4 Read the disclaimer and press and highlight Agree Press 5 Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired chat room and press 6 Press and highlight OK Press 7 Press and input your nickname 8 Press to save 9 Press and highlight Enter Press 10 Scroll through posts to read messages posted by other users Note To av...

Page 104: ...highlight 1 1 Press 2 Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the available chatters in the room and press 3 Press to highlight OK and press 4 Confirm connection with other user 5 Enter messages using the keypad Note You can also download and use a Java based chat client on your PCS Phone ...

Page 105: ...s service requires a special camera purchased separately see your PCS representative for further details Taking a Picture 1 Use your camera to take a picture Read the user s guide that came with your camera for detailed instructions 2 Attach the camera to your PCS Phone and follow the instructions for taking a picture included with the camera 3 View pictures on your phone and select the images you...

Page 106: ... the following 䊳 Share pictures 䊳 Navigate forward or backward 䊳 Edit album title 䊳 Edit picture caption 䊳 Rotate picture 䊳 Delete picture 䊳 Remove enhancements 䊳 Share album 䊳 View as slide show 䊳 Move image 䊳 Organize images Customize Your Images Picture manipulation tools will be available to improve or customize your pictures You ll be able to 䊳 Lighten 䊳 Darken 䊳 Crop 䊳 Antique 䊳 Make black a...

Page 107: ...ed ringers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available through the Settings menu To assign a downloaded ringer through the Settings menu see Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls on page 29 or Selecting Ringer Types for Messages on page 30 To assign a downloaded ringer from the Downloads menu 1 Download the ringer using the steps listed above 2 After the ringer has bee...

Page 108: ...hlight an item in the Ringers menu and press to select it 2 If you have purchased a ringer before proceed to Step 3 If you have not previously purchased a ringer you will be prompted to enter your account password and create your purchasing profile 3 After purchasing the ringer highlight Download Now to download the item immediately or Save for Later to save it in your personal vault ...

Page 109: ...Downloaded Screen Savers Downloaded screen savers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available through the Settings menu To assign a downloaded screen saver through the Settings menu see Changing the Display Screen on page 33 To assign a downloaded screen saver from the Downloads menu 1 Download the screen saver using the steps listed above 2 After the screen saver has b...

Page 110: ... have purchased a screen saver before proceed to Step 3 If you have not purchased a screen saver you will be prompted to enter your account password and create your purchasing profile 3 After purchasing the screen saver highlight Download Now to download the item immediately or Save for Later to save it in your personal vault Note Your personal vault saves items for up to 90 days Once an item has ...

Page 111: ...es 3 Press for Get New 4 If you have purchased a game before or if you are accessing a game that does not have premium service charges associated with it proceed to Step 5 If you have not purchased a game you will be prompted to enter your account password and create your purchasing profile Playing Games To play a game on your PCS Phone 1 Download the game using the steps listed above 2 After the ...

Page 112: ... download and view documents from any device using a PC browser or Pocket Internet Explorer To use PCS Business Connection Personal Edition install Business Connection Personal Edition software on your work PC This allows data to be securely retrieved in real time by your wireless device when connected to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network There is a monthly charge for PCS Business Connection and u...

Page 113: ...ll will be forwarded into voicemail You can place an outgoing call at any time but it will interrupt any in progress data session When is my data connection active Your connection is active when data is being transferred Outgoing calls are allowed but incoming calls go directly to voicemail When active the indicator flashes on your phone s display screen When is my data connection dormant If no da...

Page 114: ...print the first wireless provider to offer innovative PCS Voice Command technology reaching your friends family co workers and teammates has never been easier especially when you re on the go You can even listen to Web based information such as news stock quotes weather sports and much more Your voice does it all with PCS Voice Command W ...

Page 115: ...names into your personal address book with each name having up to five phone numbers That s 2 500 phone numbers and with the advanced technology of PCS Voice Command you can have instant access to all of them There are four ways to update your address book 䊳 Use Voice Recordings Simply dial and say Add name You will then be asked to say the name and number you want to add to your personal address ...

Page 116: ... say Call Jane Smith at work Call John Baker on the mobile phone Call 555 1234 or Call Bob Miller 3 Your request will be repeated and you will be asked to verify Say Yes to call the number or person Say No if you wish to cancel 4 The number will automatically be dialed Keep in mind that PCS Voice Command recognizes not only your voice but any voice so that others can experiencethe sameconvenience ...

Page 117: ...Section 4 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information 116 Section 4 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information ...

Page 118: ... of and Access to Your Phone 䊳 Caring for the Battery 䊳 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice art of getting the most out of your PCS Phone is knowing where and how it works at optimum efficiency This section outlines performance and safety guidelines that ensure you experience the full quality that your PCS Phone was designed to give you P ...

Page 119: ... Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver When it s turned on it receives and transmits radio frequency RF signals When you use your phone the system handling your call controls the power level This power can range from 0 006 watts to 0 2 watts in digital mode Knowing Radio frequency Safety The design of your PCS Phone complies with updated NCRP standards described b...

Page 120: ...e of your phone only Sprint authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories Faulty service may void the warranty Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving or operating the phone without a hands free dev...

Page 121: ...s 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 Check with the manufacturer or their representative to determine if these systems a...

Page 122: ...osphere Although it s rare your phone or its accessories could generate sparks Sparks could cause an explosion or a fire resulting in bodily injury or even death These areas are often but not always clearly marked They include 䊳 Fueling areas such as gas stations 䊳 Below deck on boats 䊳 Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities 䊳 Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as gr...

Page 123: ...he battery clean 䊳 Don t attempt to disassemble or short circuit the battery 䊳 The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time 䊳 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 䊳 Don t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time It s best to ...

Page 124: ...warranty for this equipment and void your authority to operate this equipment Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone Although your phone is quite sturdy it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sittin...

Page 125: ...na phone design and other factors What is important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines Variations in SARs do not represent a variation in safety All phones must meet the federal standard which incorporates a substantial margin of safety As stated above variations in SAR values between different model phones do not mean variations in safety SAR values at or below the fed...

Page 126: ...odel PCS Phone SPH A500 Serial No User 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 lic...

Page 127: ...n This Section 䊳 Manufacturer s Warranty his section contains the manufacturer s warranty for your PCS Phone For information about the Terms and Conditions of your PCS Service please see the Start Here guide included with your phone For the most recent version of the Terms and Conditions please visit www sprintpcs com T ...

Page 128: ...ories products or ancillary peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG e defects or damage from improper testing operation maintenance installation or adjustment f installation maintenance and service of Product or g Product not purchased in the United States or Canada This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80 of rated capacity or the battery lea...

Page 129: ...KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON INFRINGEMENT DESIGN CONDITION QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW RULE SPECIFICATION ...

Page 130: ...URCHASER MAY USE THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE QUALITY CAPABILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WHETHER SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY...

Page 131: ...ions America L P 1130 East Arapaho Road Richardson Texas 75081 Phone 1 800 SAMSUNG Phone 1 888 987 HELP 4357 2002 Samsung Telecommunications America All rights reserved No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval Specifications and availability subject to change without notice ...

Page 132: ...ing 23 Installation 22 Battery Caring for 122 Battery Removing 22 Battery Using 22 Business Connection 111 C Calculator 70 Call Forwarding 90 Call Guard 45 Call Waiting 89 Caller ID 88 Character Input Mode Selecting 60 Chat 102 Contrast Changing 35 Controlling Your Phone s Settings 28 Customer Service Solutions 12 D Dialing Options 26 Dialing PCS Services 66 Directory Assistance 12 Display Screen ...

Page 133: ... of Your A500 20 Front View of Phone 15 G Games 110 Getting Help 11 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service 10 Greeting Changing 32 H History Erasing 58 History Making a Call 57 History Options 56 History Prepending a Phone Number 58 History Saving a Phone Number 57 History Viewing 56 I In Call Options 27 Internal Phone Book Erasing 39 L Launch Pad Settings 34 Lock Code Changing 38 Lock Mode Calli...

Page 134: ...wing 49 Message Types 98 Messages Erasing 98 Messaging 98 Missed Call Notification 25 N Navigating 47 Navigating Menus 48 P PCS Messages 98 PCS Vision 91 Phone Book 59 Phone Book Adding a Phone Number 64 Phone Book Secret 65 Phone Number Displaying 24 Pictures 104 R Reset Camera 40 Resetting Your Phone 40 Restricting Calls 38 Ringer Type Selecting 65 Ringer Types 29 Ringer Types for Messages 30 ...

Page 135: ...s 68 Screen Savers 35 108 Security Setting 36 Security Features PCS Vision 40 Security Menu 37 Service Features 83 Setting Up Service 9 Setting Up Your Voicemail 11 Short Mail 99 Silent Mode 31 Special Numbers 39 Sprint PCS Services Customer Service Solutions 12 Directory Assistance 12 Operator Services 12 Symbols and Numbers Entering 62 T T9 Text Input 61 Three Way Call 89 Tone Length 31 Turning ...

Page 136: ...l 115 Voice Dial Tags Erasing 75 Voice Recognition 76 Voice Services 73 Voice Activated Dialing 74 Voicemail Setting Up 11 Voicemail Clearing the message icon 88 Voicemail Message Alerts 85 Voicemail Options 86 Voicemail Retrieving 85 Voicemail Setting up 84 Voicemail Notification 84 W Web Browsing 92 Web Net Guard 93 Web Setting up a Web Connection 97 Y Your PCS Phone The Basics 14 ...

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