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Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus

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Summary of Contents for PM-A840

Page 1: ...om 2005 Sprint All rights reserved No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval Sprint the diamond logo design and all other Sprint marks referenced herein are trademarks of Sprint All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Printed in South Korea ...

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Page 3: ...our Sprint PCS Phone The Basics 13 Front View of Your Phone 14 Key Functions 15 Viewing the Display Screen 18 Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone 22 Turning Your Phone On and Off 24 Using Your Phone s Battery and Charger 25 Displaying Your Phone Number 29 Making and Answering Calls 30 Making Calls 30 Dialing Options 31 Answering Calls 32 Using the Speakerphone 34 Missed Call Notification 35 Calling ...

Page 4: ...Text Input 46 Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad 47 Entering Numbers Symbols Emoticons Preset Messages and Recent Messages 48 2B Controlling Your Phone s Settings 51 Sound Settings 52 Ringer Types 52 Selecting a Key Tone 56 Adjusting the Phone s Volume Settings 57 Alert Notification 58 Silence All 58 Display Settings 59 Changing the Text Greeting 59 Changing the Backlight Time Length 60 Cha...

Page 5: ...Your Phone 77 Changing the Lock Code 77 Calling in Lock Mode 77 Locking the Camera 78 Locking Services 79 Using Special Numbers 80 Erasing Contacts 81 Erasing Downloads 82 Erasing Pictures 83 Resetting Your Phone 84 Reset Picture Account 84 Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM 85 Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services 85 2D Controlling Your Roaming Experience 87 Understanding Roami...

Page 6: ...l History 117 2G Using Contacts 119 Adding a New Contacts Entry 120 Assigning a Group Entry 121 Finding Contact Entries 122 Contact Entry Options 124 Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry 125 Editing a Contact Entry s Phone Number 125 Assigning Speed Dial Numbers 126 Editing a Contact Entry 127 Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry 128 Dialing Sprint PCS Services 129 2H Using the Phone s Schedul...

Page 7: ... Your Phone s Voice Services 145 Activating Voice Recognition 146 Using Voice Dial 147 Enabling Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists 148 Adapting Digit Dial 149 Using Voice Dial 152 Enabling Disabling Name Dial Choice Lists 153 Using Contacts 154 Enabling Disabling Contact Choice Lists 155 Voice Memos 156 Recording Voice Memos 156 Managing Voice Memos 157 Phone Status Information 160 My Phone Number ...

Page 8: ... Messaging 179 Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail 180 Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web Site 180 Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone 181 Uploading Pictures 182 Downloading Your Online Pictures 183 Section 3 Sprint PCS Service Features 185 3A Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 187 Using Voicemail 188 Setting Up Your Voicemail 188 Voicemail Notification 189 New Voicemail Message Alerts 18...

Page 9: ...ionSM 209 Sprint PCS Vision Applications 210 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision 211 Your User Name 211 Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection 213 Net Guard 214 Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators 215 Navigating the Web 216 Sprint PCS Messaging 218 Accessing Messaging 218 Message Types 218 Accessing Sprint PCS Mail 219 Accessing Additional Email Providers 220 Accessing Instant ...

Page 10: ...nd 238 Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command 239 Section 4 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information 241 4A Safety 243 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception 244 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 245 Caring for the Battery 247 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice 249 Owner s Record 251 Phone Guide Proprietary Notice 251 4B Manufacturer s Warranty 253 ...

Page 11: ...ether it s Voicemail Caller ID email or Sprint PCS Picture Mail will work the same wherever you go on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new Sprint PCS Phone through simple easy to follow instructions It s all right here from setting up your account passwords and voicemail to using the most advanced features of Sprint PCS VisionSM Sprint ...

Page 12: ... new phone and service The Table of Contents and Index will also help you quickly locate specific information You ll get the most out of your phone if you read each section However if you d like to get right to a specific feature simply locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to that page Follow the instructions in that section and you ll be ready to use your phone in no time ...

Page 13: ...Section 1 Getting Started ...

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Page 15: ...t PCS Service Setting Up Your Voicemail Sprint PCS Account Passwords Getting Help Setting up service on your new Sprint PCS Phone is quick and easy This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone set up your voicemail establish passwords and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service ...

Page 16: ... 1 Press and hold for a few seconds to turn the phone on 2 Press Unlock 3 Enter your four digit lock code For security purposes the code is not visible as you type Note To select a softkey press the softkey button directly below the softkey text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone s display screen Softkey actions change according to the screen you re viewing and will not...

Page 17: ...oicemail 1 From standby mode press and hold 2 Follow the system prompts to 䡲 Create your pass code 䡲 Record your greeting 䡲 Record your name announcement 䡲 Choose whether or not to activate One Touch Message Access a feature that lets you access messages simply by pressing and holding bypassing the need for you to enter your pass code For more information about using your voicemail see Using Voice...

Page 18: ...er If you are not the account owner if someone else receives the invoice for your Sprint PCS Service you can get a sub account password at www sprintpcs com Voicemail Password You ll create your voicemail password or pass code when you set up your voicemail See Setting Up Your Voicemail on page 188 for more information on your voicemail password Sprint PCS Vision Password With your Sprint PCS Visi...

Page 19: ...p for the latest Sprint PCS Phones 䢇 View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options 䢇 Learn more about Sprint PCS Vision and other great products like Sprint PCS Picture Mail SM games ringers screen savers and more Reaching Sprint Customer Service You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways 䢇 Dial on your Sprint PCS Phone 䢇 Sign on to your account at www sprintpcs com 䢇 Call us ...

Page 20: ...ge will apply To access automated invoicing information 䊳 Press Sprint PCS Directory Assistance You have access to a variety of services and information through Sprint PCS Directory Assistance including residential business and government listings assistance with local or long distance calls movie listings and hotel restaurant shopping and major local event information There is a per call charge a...

Page 21: ...alls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party To access Sprint PCS Operator Services 䊳 Press For more information or to see the latest in products and services visit us online at www sprintpcs com Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint Note Sprint PCS Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate areas ...

Page 22: ...10 Section 1A Setting Up Service ...

Page 23: ...Section 2 Your Sprint PCS Phone ...

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Page 25: ...hone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone s Battery and Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you This section will guide you through the basic functions and calling features of your pho...

Page 26: ...Headset Jack 5 Left Softkey 7 TALK Key 8 Voicemail Key 9 Numeric Keypad 10 Shift Asterisk Key 15 Space Pound Key 14 Plus Code Dialing Key 18 BACK Key 13 Microphone 17 END Key 12 Accessory Interface Connector 11 Power Interface Connector 20 Right Softkey 16 Voice Command Speakerphone Key 19 Side Camera Key 21 Navigation Key ...

Page 27: ...hold the camera is launched 5 Left Softkey This key is used to navigate through menus and applications by selecting the choice available in the Left Softkey Option on your display screen 6 Volume Key Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode with the flip open or adjust the voice volume during a call The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the differen...

Page 28: ... Automatically dials the international access code for the country in which you are located for instance 011 for international calls placed from the United States 15 Space Pound Key Enters the pound character for calling features In text entry mode press to enter a space 16 Voice Command Speakerphone Key Allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone or turns on or ...

Page 29: ...a Key Allows you to launch the Camera with the press of a button when the flip is open When the flip is closed you can press and hold to launch the camera using the external LCD as a viewfinder 20 Right Softkey This key is used to navigate through menus and applications by selecting the choice available in the Right Softkey Option on your display screen 21 Navigation Key This key allows you to scr...

Page 30: ...meric pages picture messages or Sprint PCS Web Alert messages waiting Press briefly to see a list of pending messages or press and hold to dial your voicemail box indicates that there is an unread message in your inbox indicates that the text message has been read indicates that there is an unread urgent message in your inbox indicates that you have read the urgent message indicates that you have ...

Page 31: ...inactive indicates that you are receiving information indicates that you are sending information indicates that your phone is in vibrate only mode indicates that your phone is in ringer vibrate mode indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1 8 or that 1 Beep is selected indicates that the ringer is turned off or set to Silence All indicates that the ringer is turned off with the Vibrate...

Page 32: ... required prior to taking a picture indicates that the white balance has been set to Sunny This is used for taking pictures outdoors on bright sunny days indicates that the white balance has been set to Cloudy This is used for taking pictures outdoors under cloudy conditions indicates that the white balance has been set to Tungsten This is used for taking pictures indoors under normal lighting con...

Page 33: ...dicates that a picture has been assigned a function An example may be Picture ID Screen Saver or Incoming Call indicates that a picture has been uploaded to an online album or folder indicates that a picture has been downloaded to or from an online album or folder ...

Page 34: ... where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements page 87 䢇 Built in Camera with up to ten zoom levels page 163 䢇 Missed events displayed on screen in standby mode page 208 䢇 Sprint PCS Vision SM provides access to the wireless Internet in digital mode page 209 䢇 Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging provide quick and convenient messaging capabilities page 218 and page 198 respectively 䢇 Sprint PC...

Page 35: ...gement features to help you manage your busy lifestyle page 131 䢇 Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location based services that may be available in the future page 64 䢇 Features a large color screen 䢇 Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two key presses page 43 ...

Page 36: ...signal after 15 minutes of 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 Sprint PCS Service by pressing any key when your phone is turned on Turning Your Phone Off To turn your phone off 䊳 P...

Page 37: ...d battery provides up to 5 0 hours of continuous digital talk time When the battery reaches 5 of its capacity the battery icon blinks When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers down Note Long backlight settings searching for service vibrate mode and browser use affect the battery talk and standby times Tip Be sure to watch your phon...

Page 38: ...Basics Installing the Battery To install the Li Ion battery 1 To install insert the battery into the bottom of the phone at a 45 degree angle making sure to line up the tabs 2 Gently press down the top of the battery until it snaps into place ...

Page 39: ... Removing the Battery To remove your battery 1 Make sure the power is off so that you don t lose any stored numbers or messages 2 Push the release button up located at the top of the battery 3 Pull the battery away and remove from the phone at a 45 degree angle ...

Page 40: ...off and you will lose all the information you were just working on For a quick check of your phone s battery level glance at the battery charge indicator located in the upper right corner of your phone s display screen If the battery charge is getting too low the battery icon blinks and the phone sounds a warning tone Always use a Sprint approved battery charger travel charger or vehicle power ada...

Page 41: ...the phone lets you know that the battery is at least 90 percent charged It takes approximately 4 hours to fully recharge a completely rundown battery With the Sprint approved Li Ion battery you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number your Sprint PCS Phone can remind you To display your phone number 䊳 Pres...

Page 42: ...er 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 a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled press and then See Call Guard on page 91 4 Press or close the phone when you are finished You can also place calls from your Sprint PCS Phone by using Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM page 235 Speed Dialin...

Page 43: ...ne number and area code and press to save the phone number in your Contacts See Saving a Phone Number on page 38 䢇 Find Enter one or more digits and press Options Select Find to display contact entries that end with the entered numbers See Finding a Phone Number on page 39 䢇 Hard Pause allows you to enter a hard pause To continue dialing you must press a key See Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers Wi...

Page 44: ...coming calls by opening the flip or by pressing any number key See Call Answer Mode on page 73 for more information To answer an incoming call with the flip closed 1 Make sure your phone is on If your phone is off incoming calls go to voicemail 2 When your phone rings or vibrates press and hold the side speakerphone key on the right side of the phone or press and release the inside speakerphone ke...

Page 45: ...k Key the following options are also displayed To select an option press the corresponding softkey button 䢇 Answer to answer the incoming call 䢇 Ignore to send the call to your voicemail box Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network Please see Sectio...

Page 46: ...r audio through the speaker and talk without holding your phone When the speakerphone is activated use the volume keys to adjust the sound level To turn the speakerphone on during a call 䊳 Press and hold or press To turn the speakerphone off during a call 䊳 Press and hold or press Note When your phone is off incoming calls go directly to voicemail Warning Due to higher volume levels do not place t...

Page 47: ... Missed Call entry from the notification screen 䊳 Highlight the entry and press To dial the phone number press To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode 1 Press for Menu 2 Select Call History 3 Select Missed Calls 4 Highlight the entry you wish to view and press Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 dial even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted ...

Page 48: ...cts menu 䢇 3 3 WayCall allows you to talk to two different people at the same time For more information see Making a Three Way Call on page 206 䢇 4 Messaging allows you to check for voicemail Sprint PCS Picture Mail email and notifications 䢇 5 Voice Memo allows you to record incoming audio from your conversation For more information see Managing Voice Memos on page 157 䢇 6 Tools accesses the Tools...

Page 49: ...ect this option if you wish to add the new number to your Contacts See Saving a Phone Number on page 38 After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is already in your Contacts the Contacts entry name and phone number and the duration of the call are displayed The left softkey displays the option Call Select this option if you wish to call the number again Note The End of Ca...

Page 50: ... a number from standby mode 1 Enter a phone number and press 2 Select Add New Entry or highlight an existing entry from the Find screen and press 3 Use your navigation key to select a label Mobile Home Work Pager Fax or Others and press 4 Enter a name for the entry using the numeric keys Press to select the desired entry method T9 English Alpha Symbol or Number See Entering Text on page 45 5 When ...

Page 51: ...number 1 While in standby mode enter one or more of the last digits of the phone number The more numbers you enter the more specific the search becomes 2 Press for Options and select Find All Contacts entries matching the entered numbers will display 3 To display the Contacts entry that ends in the numbers you entered highlight the entry and press To dial the number highlight it and press ...

Page 52: ...when you press 䢇 2sec Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds To dial or save phone numbers with pauses 1 Enter the phone number 2 Select Options and choose either Hard Pause or 2sec Pause 3 Enter additional numbers 4 Press or Press to save the number in your Contacts Note You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine 2 second and hard pauses Note When dial...

Page 53: ... abbreviated dialing is on you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that matches the five or six digit prefix and the number is dialed To set up abbreviated dialing 1 Press for Menu 2 Select Settings 3 Press for Others 4 Press for Abbrev Dial 5 Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off and press 6 Input the five or six digit prefix and press to Save ...

Page 54: ...ontacts entry 1 Press for Contacts 2 Enter the first few letters of the Contact name using the numeric keypad 3 The matching contact is automatically highlighted 4 Press to make the call Note If there is more than one Contact entry that matches the last four or five digits a list is displayed which allows you to select the desired number to call Note If the desired entry contains more than one pho...

Page 55: ...proximately two seconds The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows the time and counter above the name and number of the contact entry To use Two Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 10 99 1 Press the first digit 2 Press and hold the second digit for approximately two seconds The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows the time and counter above the...

Page 56: ...Dialing to automatically enter the international access code 011 To make a call using Plus Code Dialing 1 Press and hold until a sign displays on your phone 2 Dial the country code and phone number you re calling and press The access code for international dialing will automatically be dialed followed by the country code and the phone number you entered ...

Page 57: ...nter text press to change the character input mode 2 Select one of the following options 䡲 T9 English to enter characters using predictive T9 Text Input see page 46 䡲 Alpha to enter characters by tapping the keypad see page 47 䡲 Symbol to enter symbols see page 48 䡲 Number to enter numbers by pressing the numbers on the keypad see page 48 䡲 Preset Msg to enter pre programmed messages see page 49 䡲...

Page 58: ...tabase and creates a suitable word The word may change as you type If the word you want does not display after you have entered all the letters press to scroll through additional word selections To accept a word and insert a space press If you make a mistake press to erase a single character Press and hold to delete an entire entry To enter text using T9 1 From the text entry screen for example a ...

Page 59: ... example to enter the word Bill press twice three times three times press to advance the cursor or wait for it to advance automatically then press three times again If you make a mistake press to erase a single character Press and hold to erase all text By default the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lowercase After a character is entered the cursor automatical...

Page 60: ...umbers Symbols Emoticons Preset Messages and Recent Messages To enter numbers 䊳 Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key See Selecting a Character Input Mode on page 45 To enter symbols 䊳 Select the Symbols mode See Selecting a Character Input Mode on page 45 To enter a symbol press the appropriate key indicated on the display ...

Page 61: ...de See Selecting a Character Input Mode on page 45 2 Scroll to the desired pre programmed message and press To enter recent messages 1 Select the Recent Msg mode See Selecting a Character Input Mode on page 45 2 Scroll to the desired message and press Note Preset messages make composing text messages even easier by allowing you to enter common messages such as Meet me at Let s get lunch or a custo...

Page 62: ...50 Section 2A Your Sprint PCS Phone The Basics ...

Page 63: ...tings Airplane Mode TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service Phone Setup Options Using the menu options available on your Sprint PCS Phone you can customize your phone to sound look and operate just the way you want it to This section describes how you can change your phone s settings to best suit your needs Take a few moments to review these options and to adjust or add settings that are right for you ...

Page 64: ...contact entries types of calls Scheduler entries and types of messages 䢇 Single Tones are non polyphonic traditional style ring tones 䢇 Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types 䢇 Melodies include a variety of standard musical melodies 䢇 Downloaded includes ringers you have purchased and downloaded to your phone See Downloading Premium Services Content on page 223 ...

Page 65: ... ringer type for voice calls 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Sounds 4 Select Ringer Type 5 Select Voice Calls 6 Select With Caller ID or No Caller ID 7 Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired ringer category 8 Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer field Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through the available ringer...

Page 66: ...ct Ringer Type 5 Select Messages 6 Select Voicemail Text Message or Picture Mail 7 Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired ringer category 8 Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer field Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through the available ringers A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option 9 When the desired ringer is selected press...

Page 67: ...sired ringer category 7 Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer field Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through the available ringers A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option 8 When the desired ringer is selected press Selecting a Roam Ringer To select a ringer type for roaming calls 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Sounds ...

Page 68: ...gnition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems To select a tone type 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Sounds 4 Select Key Tone 5 Select Tone Type 6 Select Normal Piano or Beep and press To select a tone level 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Sounds 4 Select Key Tone 5 Select Tone Level 6 Press the volume key up or down to sel...

Page 69: ...your phone s volume settings 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Sounds 4 Select Volume 5 Select Calls Text Message or Picture Mail Voice Mail Alarms or App Volume 6 Select Use Ringer Vol or Separate Vol Press the navigation key left or right to choose a desired volume level and press Highlight Always Vibrate and press to set your handset to vibrate ringer mode Tip With...

Page 70: ...ct Sounds 4 Select Alerts 5 Select Minute Beep Service Connect Sig Fade Tone or Power On Off 6 Select On or Off and press Silence All There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely The phone s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off To activate Silence All 䊳 With the phone open press and hold the volume key down in standby mode The screen wi...

Page 71: ...oose to keep the phone s default greeting Sprint PCS or you may enter your own custom greeting To display or change your greeting 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Display 4 Select Greeting 5 Select Custom and press 6 Enter a custom greeting using your keypad and press See Entering Text on page 45 To erase the existing greeting one character at a time press To erase t...

Page 72: ...y screen and keypad are lit after any key press is made To change the backlight setting 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Display 4 Select Backlight 5 Select Main Display Keypad or Pwr Save Mode 6 Select a time setting or on off and press Note Long backlight settings affect the battery s talk and standby times ...

Page 73: ... access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Display 4 Select Screen Saver 5 Select Preset Image Downloads or My Pictures 6 Use the navigation key to view the available screen savers 7 Press to select the desired screen saver Note If Preset Image is selected there may also be an additional step required to place a digital clock as an overlay The clock can also be turned off so that just the de...

Page 74: ...red numbers on screen when dialing 䢇 Monochrome allows you to choose between several different monochromatic color options 䢇 Hyphenate allows you to choose between several different monochromatic colors and assign a different color option to each individual hyphenated series of numbers To change the dialing color 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Display 4 Select Dial...

Page 75: ...d select a color for the next two sets of numbers 8 Select Done Font Size The available size options are 䢇 Large displays larger text for easier viewing on the display screen 䢇 Normal displays the standard smaller size text on the display screen To change the dialing font size 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Display 4 Select Dialing Font 5 Select Size 6 Press the na...

Page 76: ...tect your position Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911 To enable your phone s Location feature 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Others 4 Select Location The Location disclaimer displays 5 Read the disclaimer and press or select Next 6 Select On or Off and press When the Location feature is on your phone s standby screen will display ...

Page 77: ... how you would like to be notified of new messages create a signature with each sent message and create your own canned messages to name just a few Setting Message Alerts When new messages arrive you can choose to have your phone notify you by playing an audible alert To hear an alert when you receive a new message 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Messaging 3 Select Settings 4 Select ...

Page 78: ...nd press Adding a Customized Signature Each message you send can have a customized signature to reflect your personality To add a customized signature to each sent message 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Messaging 3 Select Settings 4 Select Edit Signature 5 Select On and press 6 Enter your signature using the keypad and press for Save See Entering Text on page 45 Note If you do not w...

Page 79: ...can even add your own preset messages to the list To edit or delete a preset message 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Messaging 3 Select Settings 4 Select Preset Messages The list of messages is displayed 5 To edit or delete a preset message highlight it and press Edit 6 Edit the selected message see Entering Text on page 45 and press Done To add a new preset message 1 Press Menu to a...

Page 80: ...ice Memos etc when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited When your phone is in Airplane Mode it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information To set your phone to Airplane Mode 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Airplane Mode 4 Read the disclaimer and press or select Next 5 Select On or Off and...

Page 81: ...evice will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone s headset jack If this cable was not provided with your TTY device contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable When establishing your Sprint PCS Service please call Sprint Customer Service via the state Telecommunications Relay Service TRS by first dialing Then provide the state TRS with this number 866 727 ...

Page 82: ... IMPORTANT NOTICE 911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by other means including Telecommunications Relay Services TRS analog cellular and land line communications Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering points PSAPs rendering some communications unintelligible The problem encountered appears related to TTY equipment...

Page 83: ...W The Update Phone Software feature allows you to automatically receive available software updates via the Sprint PCS Vision network when they become available To download available updates 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Others 4 Select Update Phone SW ...

Page 84: ...ing one of the navigation keys in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcut To assign your shortcut key 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Launch Pad 4 Select the Up Down Left or Right key and press 5 Using the navigation key to select the desired shortcut you would like to assign and press ...

Page 85: ...ettings 3 Select Others 4 Select Call Answer 5 To select an option highlight it and press 䡲 Any Key to allow an incoming call to be answered by pressing any key 䡲 Talk Key requires to be pressed to answer all incoming calls 䡲 Flip Open allows you to answer incoming calls by opening the flip Auto Answer Mode You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optiona...

Page 86: ...ed to a hands free car kit or a headset sold separately Remember your phone will answer calls in Auto Answer mode even if you are not present Display Language You can choose to display your Sprint PCS Phone s on screen menus in English or in Spanish To assign a language for the phone s display 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Others 4 Select Language 5 Select English...

Page 87: ...l Numbers Erasing Contacts Erasing Downloads Erasing Pictures Resetting Your Phone Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision SM By using the security settings on your Sprint PCS Phone you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility This section will familiarize you with your phone s security settings With several options available you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs ...

Page 88: ...ing Your Phone s Lock Feature Locking Your Phone When your phone is locked you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911 Sprint Customer Service or special numbers See Using Special Numbers on page 80 To lock your phone 1 From the Security menu select Lock Phone 2 Highlight Unlocked On Power Up or Lock Now and press Tip If you can t recall your lock code try using the last four digits o...

Page 89: ...urity 4 Enter your lock code The Security menu is displayed 5 Select Change Lock 6 Enter your new lock code and press Next 7 Re enter your new lock code press Save Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode For information on special numbers see Using Special Numbers on page 80 To place an outgoing call in lock mode 䊳 To call an emergency number s...

Page 90: ...d prior to accessing the Pictures menu Locking the Pictures Menu To lock your pictures menu 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Security and enter your lock code 4 Select Lock Pictures 5 Select On Off and press Accessing the Pictures Menu in Lock Mode To access the pictures menu 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Pictures 3 Enter your lock code The Pictures m...

Page 91: ... Sprint PCS Vision services until the lock has been disabled in the Security menu Locking Voice Services 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Security and enter your lock code 4 Select Lock Services 5 Select Voice Unlocked 6 Select Lock and press Locking Sprint PCS Vision 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Security and enter your lock code 4 ...

Page 92: ...ocked You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your contact entries the same number may be in both directories To add or replace a special number 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Security and enter your lock code 4 Select Special 5 Highlight the desired location for your entry and press 6 Enter the number and press Note There are no Speed Dial options ...

Page 93: ...ll of your Contacts To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Security and enter your lock code 4 Select Erase 5 Select Erase Contacts 6 If you are certain you would like to erase all of your internal Contacts entries select Yes and press ...

Page 94: ...phone To erase all downloads 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Security and enter your lock code 4 Select Erase 5 Select Erase Downloads 6 If you are certain that you would like to erase all items downloaded to your phone select Yes and press Note This will also delete any content originally preloaded into the handset ...

Page 95: ...rity menu to erase all pictures saved to your phone To erase all pictures 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Security and enter your lock code 4 Select Erase 5 Select Erase Pictures 6 If you are certain that you would like to erase all pictures saved in your phone select Yes and press ...

Page 96: ...t Reset Phone 5 If you are certain that you would like to restore all of the factory settings select Yes and press Reset Picture Account It is sometimes necessary to clear the token associated with the Picture account in Sprint PCS Vision This will reset your account To reset your picture account 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Security and enter your lock code 4 Se...

Page 97: ...ng Web and messaging Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Sprint PCS Vision services While signed out you can still place or receive phone calls check voicemail and use other voice services You may enable Sprint PCS Vision services again at any time To disable Sprint PCS Vision services 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select PCS Vision 4 Selec...

Page 98: ...rity To enable Sprint PCS Vision services 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select PCS Vision 4 Select Enable PCS Vision A message will appear 5 Select Connect and press 6 Select Yes to enable Vision service and press ...

Page 99: ...bility to make or receive calls when you re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network Your new Sprint PCS VisionSM Picture Phone PM A840 by Samsung works anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and allows you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we ve implemented roaming agreements with other carriers This section explains how roaming works as well as special features that le...

Page 100: ...nt Nationwide PCS Network However you may not be able to access certain features such as Sprint PCS Vision Tip Remember when you are using your phone off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network always dial numbers using 11 digits 1 area code number Note Unless your Sprint PCS Service Plan includes roaming you will pay a higher per minute rate for roaming calls Note If you re on a call when you leave the...

Page 101: ...leave messages but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended period of time To check your voicemail while roaming 1 Dial 1 area code your Sprint PCS Phone number 2 When you hear your voicemail greeting press 3 Enter your pass code at the prompt and follow the voice prompts When you return to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Ne...

Page 102: ... phone s roam mode 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Others 4 Select Roaming 5 Select Set Mode 6 To select an option highlight it and press 䡲 Automatic seeks Sprint PCS Service When Sprint PCS Service is unavailable the phone searches for an alternate system 䡲 Roaming Only forces the phone to seek a roaming system The previous setting Sprint or Automatic is restored t...

Page 103: ...age your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call This additional step is not required when you make or receive calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network To turn Call Guard on or off 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Others 4 Select Roaming 5 Select Call Guard 6 Highlight On or Off and press Note Voice Dialing and...

Page 104: ...m standby mode dial 1 area code the seven digit number and press 2 Press to confirm Roaming Rate To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on 1 Press 2 Press to confirm Roaming Rate Reminder If the Call Guard feature is set to On you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls ...

Page 105: ... Menu Structure Viewing the Menus Every function and feature of your Sprint PCS Phone can be accessed through an on screen menu This section is a road map to using your Sprint PCS VisionSM Picture Phone PM A840 by Samsung Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you ll find your phone easier to use ...

Page 106: ...s first level menu by pressing the navigation key right or left Menu Structure Selecting Menu Items As you navigate through the menu menu options are highlighted Select any numbered option by simply pressing the corresponding number on the phone s keypad You may also select any item by highlighting it and pressing For example if you want to view your last incoming call 1 Press Menu to access the m...

Page 107: ...by mode 䊳 Press Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram Voice Memo 1 Record 2 Review 3 Erase All Yes No Messaging 1 Send Message 1 Text Message 2 Picture Mail 1 In Camera 2 New Picture 3 VoiceSMS 4 Hand Msg 2 Text Message 1 Inbox 2 Outbox 3 Drafts 4 Send Text 3 Picture Mail 1 Inbox 2 Send Picture 4 VoiceSMS 5 Email 6 Instant Message ...

Page 108: ...ority 1 Normal 2 Urgent 2 Call Back 1 None 2 Phone Number xxx xxx xxxx 3 Other 3 Preset Messages 1 Can t talk right now Send me a message 2 Call me 3 Where are you 4 Can you pick up 5 Meet me at 6 Let s get lunch 7 The meeting has been cancelled 8 I ll be there at 9 What time does it start 10 I love you 11 Empty 12 Empty 13 Empty 14 Empty 15 Empty 16 Empty 17 Empty 18 Empty ...

Page 109: ... 1 Voicemail 2 Text Message 3 Picture Mail 3 Reminder 1 Off 2 Once 3 Every 2 min 6 Save in Outbox Yes No 7 Auto Erase Yes No 8 VoiceSMS Options 1 Speaker Phone On Off 2 From Name Tools 1 Today 2 Scheduler 3 World Time 1 DST Setting 4 Alarm Clock 1 Alarm 1 2 Alarm 2 3 Alarm 3 5 Task List 6 Memo Pad 7 Calculator 8 Countdown 9 Set Time displayed when there is no time information ...

Page 110: ...n Tools 1 Fun Frames 1 Off 2 Love Letter 3 Merry christmas 4 Movie star 5 Top secret 6 Dollar 7 Memories 8 Robinhood 9 Roses for Love 10 Love 11 Stars 12 Beans 2 Color Tones 1 Auto 2 Sepia 3 Mono 4 Warm 5 Cool 3 Controls 1 Brightness 2 White Balance 1 Auto 2 Sunny 3 Cloudy 4 Tungsten 5 Fluorescent ...

Page 111: ... Low 160x120 2 Quality 1 Fine 2 Normal 3 Economy 3 Shutter Sound 1 Shutter 1 6 2 Say Cheese 3 Off 4 Auto Erase On Off 5 Review Pictures 2 My Pictures 1 In Camera 2 Saved to Phone 3 Online Albums 1 View Albums 2 Upload Picture 4 Order Prints 1 Prints Retail 2 Print by Mail 5 Account Info 6 Cam Key Guard On Off ...

Page 112: ...ing Calls 3 Incoming Calls 4 All Calls Web Settings 1 Display 1 Screen Saver 1 Preset Image 1 Train 2 Balloon 3 Candy 4 Beach 5 Dog 6 Calendar 7 World Time 8 Analog Clock 9 Dual Clock 10 Video 11 Motorcycle 12 Launch Pad 2 Downloads 3 My Pictures 1 In Camera 2 Saved to Phone 2 Slide Show 1 In Camera 2 Saved to Phone 3 Menu Style 1 3x3 Style ...

Page 113: ... Caller ID 1 Preset Animation 2 Downloads 3 My Pictures 5 Dialing Font 1 Color 1 Basic 2 Rainbow 3 Monochrome 4 Hyphenate 2 Size 1 Large 2 Normal 6 Greeting 1 Sprint PCS 2 Custom 7 Backlight 1 Main Display 1 Flip open 2 30 seconds 3 15 seconds 4 8 seconds 2 Keypad 1 Flip open 2 30 seconds 3 15 seconds 4 8 seconds 5 Off 3 Pwr Save Mode On Off ...

Page 114: ...1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Med 4 High 5 Highest 9 Service Light On Off 2 Sounds 1 Volume 1 Calls 2 Text Message 3 Picture Mail 4 Voice Mail 5 Alarms 6 App Volume 2 Ringer Type 1 Voice Calls 1 With Caller ID 2 No Caller ID 2 Messages 1 Voicemail 2 Text Message 3 Picture Mail 3 Schedule 4 Roam Ringer 1 Normal 2 Distinctive 3 Alerts ...

Page 115: ...1 Normal 2 Piano 3 Beep 2 Tone Level 1 Off 2 Level 1 8 5 Tone Length 1 Short 2 Long 6 Audio Routing 1 Normal 2 Headset only 3 PCS Vision 1 Enable Disable Vision 2 Net Guard On Off 3 Update PCS Vision Profile 4 Voice Service 1 Launch VSuite 2 Settings 1 Digit Dialing 1 Adapt Digits 2 Reset Digits 2 Sensitivity 1 Commands 1 Reject More 2 Recommended 3 Reject Less 2 Names ...

Page 116: ...Always Off 2 Digit Dialing 1 Automatic 2 Always On 3 Always Off 3 Contacts 1 Automatic 2 Always On 3 Always Off 4 Sound 1 Prompts On Off 2 Digits On Off 3 Names On Off 4 Name Settings 1 Speed 1 Faster 2 Recommended 3 Slower 2 Volume 1 Louder 2 Recommended 3 Softer 5 Voice Launch 1 Talk Only 2 Talk and Flip 6 About 5 Security 1 Lock Phone ...

Page 117: ...k Unlock 2 PCS Vision Lock Unlock 6 Erase 1 Erase Contacts Yes No 2 Erase Downloads Yes No 3 Erase Pictures Yes No 7 Reset Phone Yes No 8 Reset Picture Account Yes No 6 Airplane Mode On Off 7 Launch Pad 1 Up Key 1 Contacts 2 Voice Memo 3 Scheduler 4 Messaging 5 Voice Service 6 Ringer Type 7 Downloads 8 Display 9 Alarms 10 Calculator 11 Web 12 Inbox 13 VoiceSMS Inbox 14 Send Text ...

Page 118: ...ervice 6 Ringer Type 7 Downloads 8 Display 9 Alarms 10 Calculator 11 Web 12 Inbox 13 VoiceSMS Inbox 14 Send Text 15 Send VoiceSMS 16 Missed Events 3 Left Key 1 Contacts 2 Voice Memo 3 Scheduler 4 Messaging 5 Voice Service 6 Ringer Type 7 Downloads 8 Display 9 Alarms 10 Calculator 11 Web 12 Inbox 13 VoiceSMS Inbox 14 Send Text 15 Send VoiceSMS ...

Page 119: ... 8 Display 9 Alarms 10 Calculator 11 Web 12 Inbox 13 VoiceSMS Inbox 14 Send Text 15 Send VoiceSMS 16 Missed Events 8 Others 1 Abbrev Dial On Off 2 Contacts Match On Off 3 Restriction 1 Outgoing Call 1 Allow all 2 Contacts only 3 Special Only 4 Call Answer 1 Any Key 2 Talk Key 3 Flip Open 5 Auto Answer Car Kit Headset Yes No 6 Language 1 English 2 Español 7 Roaming ...

Page 120: ...o 1 Phone Number 2 Icon Glossary 3 Version 4 Advanced Downloads 1 Games 1 Get New Games 2 My Content Manager Games 3 Tetris Demo 4 JAMDAT Bowling2 Demo 5 Ms PAC MAN DEMO 2 Ringers 1 Get New Ringers 2 My Content Manager Ringers 3 Ringers Preview 3 Screen Savers 1 Get New Screen Savers 2 My Content Manager Screen Savers 3 Screen Saver Preview 4 Applications 1 Get New Applications 2 My Content Manage...

Page 121: ...tant Msg 5 Call Tones Contacts 1 Find 2 Add New Entry 3 My Phone 4 Speed Dial s 5 Group Setting 1 Family 2 Friends 3 Colleague 4 VIPs 5 Unassigned 6 Services 1 Account Info 2 Customer Service 3 Dir Assist InUse Menu Press to display the following options 1 Call History 2 Contacts 3 3 Way Call 4 Messaging 5 Voice Memo 6 Tools 7 Phone Info ...

Page 122: ...110 Section 2E Navigating Through Menus ...

Page 123: ...Options Making a Call From Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls calls made from your Sprint PCS Phone and missed calls This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History ...

Page 124: ...e list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list Each entry contains the phone number if it is available and contact entry name if the phone number is in your Contacts Duplicate calls same number and type of call may only appear once on the list To view a Call History entry 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Call History 3 Select Missed Calls Outgoing Calls or Incom...

Page 125: ...end Msg to send a text picture handwritten or VoiceSMS message to another recipient 䢇 Save to save the number if it is not already in your Contacts See Saving a Phone Number From Call History on page 115 䢇 Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the selected number See Saving a Phone Number From Call History on page 115 䢇 Erase to delete the entry Note Save is only displayed when the phone numb...

Page 126: ...story 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Call History 3 Select Missed Calls Outgoing Calls or Incoming Calls 4 Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press or select Call Note You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No Caller ID or Restricted ...

Page 127: ...Select Save 3 Select Add New Entry to create a new internal contact entry for the number or highlight a contact name and press to save the number to an existing entry 4 Select the desired label and press If adding a number to an existing entry skip to step 6 5 Use the keypad to type in the new entry name and press 6 Select Done After you have saved the number the new contact entry is displayed See...

Page 128: ...to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number To prepend a phone number from Call History 1 Select a Call History entry and press 2 Select Options 3 Select Prepend 4 Enter the prefix and press Call ...

Page 129: ...History entries see Call History Options on page 113 To erase Call History 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Call History 3 Select Erase History 4 Select Missed Calls Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls or All Calls 5 If you are certain you want to erase the call history select Yes and press ...

Page 130: ...118 Section 2F Managing Call History ...

Page 131: ...ial Numbers Editing a Contact Entry Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Secret Contact Entries Dialing Sprint PCS Services Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch withpeople andinformation you reready to explore your phone s more advanced features This section explains how to use your phone s Contacts and helps you make the most of your contacts and time when you are try...

Page 132: ...y 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Contacts 3 Select Add New Entry 4 Enter a name for the new entry and press 5 Press the navigation key down to highlight the desired label See Entering Text on page 45 6 Enter the phone number for the entry and press 7 Press Done to save After you have saved the number the new contact entry is displayed See Contact Entry Options on page 124 ...

Page 133: ...group you can also search easily by using just a group search instead To assign a contact to a group 1 Select Contacts to access the contact list 2 Highlight the desired contact and press 3 Select Edit 4 Press the navigation key down to highlight Group 5 Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following 䡲 Unassigned 䡲 Family 䡲 Friends 䡲 Colleague 䡲 VIPs 6 Select Done ...

Page 134: ...find contact entries by name 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Contacts 3 Select Find 4 Scroll through all the entries using your navigation key or Enter the first few letters of an entry name in the Find field The more letters you enter the more your search narrows 5 To display an entry highlight it and press to dial an entry s default phone number highlight the entry and press Shortc...

Page 135: ...ayed in numeric order or Enter the number of a speed dial location using your keypad 5 To display an entry highlight it and press 6 To dial the entry highlight it and press Finding Group Entries To find entries designated as part of a group 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Contacts 3 Select Group Setting 4 Scroll through the group titles using your navigation key To display entries be...

Page 136: ...ry 䢇 URL allows you to add a web address to the entry 䢇 Unassigned Family Friends Colleague VIPs allows you to select a group type for the entry by pressing the navigation key left or right 䢇 Default Ringer to assign a preprogrammed ringer 䢇 Birthday allows you to enter a birth date in the entry 䢇 Secret allows you to hide all contact information when being viewed in the contact list A lock code i...

Page 137: ...he desired label is highlighted 4 Enter the new phone number and press 5 Press Done to save the new number Editing a Contact Entry s Phone Number To edit an entry s phone number 1 Display a contact entry see page 122 2 Press Edit 3 Highlight the number you wish to edit and press 4 Press to clear one digit at a time or press and hold to erase the entire number 5 Re enter or edit the number and pres...

Page 138: ...ct entry once it has been saved To assign a Speed Dial number 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Contacts 3 Select Speed Dial s 4 Press the navigation key up or down to highlight an available speed dial location and press 5 Highlight the desired contact entry by pressing the navigation key up or down or by entering the first few letters of the contact entry name and press 6 Select Assig...

Page 139: ...act Entry To make changes to an entry 1 Display an internal contact entry 2 Press Edit 3 Highlight the part of the entry you wish to edit Name Group Ringer etc and press 4 Add and or edit the desired information and press 5 Press Done to save your changes ...

Page 140: ...splay a contact entry 2 Press Edit 3 Select Default Ringer and select Edit 4 Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired ringer category 5 Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer field Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through the available ringers A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option 6 When the desired ringer is selected press 7 Pre...

Page 141: ...our Contacts 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Contacts 3 Select Services 4 Select Account Info Customer Service or Dir Assist and press To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad 1 Dial the appropriate service number 䡲 Customer Service 䡲 Directory Assistance 䡲 Account Info 䡲 Sprint PCS Operator 䡲 Sprint PCS Voice Command 2 Press to place the call ...

Page 142: ...130 Section 2G Using Contacts ...

Page 143: ...k Using Your Phone s Memo Pad Using Your Phone s Tools Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle This section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts schedules and commitments It takes productivity to a whole new level ...

Page 144: ...Using your navigation key highlight the day to which you would like to add an event 5 Select Options 6 Select Add New 7 Enter a description for the event using the keypad and select Next See Entering Text on page 45 8 Enter the start time and then press the navigation key down and enter the date of your event using the keypad Tip Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through the Ca...

Page 145: ...ne of the following alert notifications 䡲 No Alarm On Time 10min before 30min before or 1Hr before 11 Select Save to save the event Event Alerts There are several ways your Sprint PCS Phone alerts you of scheduled events 䢇 By playing the assigned ringer type 䢇 By illuminating the backlight 䢇 By flashing the LED 䢇 By playing animation Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an ev...

Page 146: ...ew events and select View If you have events scheduled for the selected day they will be listed in chronological order 5 To display the details of an event listed in the schedule highlight it and press Going to Today s Calendar Menu The Today menu allows you to view the events for the day To access the today menu 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Tools 3 Select Today Tip In the calenda...

Page 147: ...Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Tools 3 Select Scheduler 4 Using your navigation key highlight the day for which you would like to erase events and press 5 Select Erase All An confirmation will appear asking you to confirm the deletion 6 Select Yes or No and press Tip In the calendar view days with events scheduled are outlined ...

Page 148: ...Press the navigation key left or right to select On 6 Press the navigation key down to highlight the Time field Enter a time for the alarm using the keypad Press for AM or for PM 7 Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer Type field 8 Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired ringer 9 Press the navigation key down to highlight the Repeat field Press the navigation k...

Page 149: ...rganized To compose a memo 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Tools 3 Select Memo Pad 4 Select Add New 5 Type your note using the keypad and select Save See Entering Text on page 45 To read a saved memo 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Tools 3 Select Memo Pad 4 Highlight a memo and press Note If there are no existing memos already saved the new memo screen will automaticall...

Page 150: ...ols To delete saved memos 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Tools 3 Select Memo Pad 4 Highlight a memo and select Options 5 Select Erase to erase the highlighted memo or Erase All to erase all saved memos 6 Select Yes to confirm and press ...

Page 151: ...ms To use the task list 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Tools 3 Select Task List 4 Select Add New 5 Enter the Task Description and select Next 6 Enter the DueTime and press the navigation key down to highlight the Due Date field 7 Enter the DueDate and press the navigation key down to highlight the Priority field 8 Select the desired Priority Low or High by pressing the navigation ke...

Page 152: ...he main menu 2 Select Tools 3 Select Task List 4 Highlight a task and select Options 5 Select Erase to erase the highlighted task or Erase All to erase all saved tasks 6 Select Yes to confirm and press World Time To view the time in over twenty different locations 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Tools 3 Select World Time 4 Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through diff...

Page 153: ...form one of the following functions 䡲 Press the navigation key up for Multiplication x 䡲 Press the navigation key down for Division 䡲 Press the navigation key left for Subtraction 䡲 Press the navigation key right for Addition 䡲 Press for a decimal point 䡲 Press for a negative or positive number 䡲 Press to cancel the calculation 5 Enter the second number and press or for Equal Note You can turn Day...

Page 154: ...nd minutes until that time is reached To set up a new countdown 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Tools 3 Select Countdown 4 Select Add New 5 Enter the Countdown Description and select Next 6 Enter the Input Time and Input Date and select Save Press for AM or for PM Note If there are no existing countdowns the New Countdowns screen is automatically displayed ...

Page 155: ...uler Tools To view a countdown 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Tools 3 Select Countdown 4 Highlight the desired countdown and press Note When viewing an existing countdown press the navigation key left or right to cycle between countdown entries ...

Page 156: ...144 Section 2H Using the Phone s Scheduler and Tools ...

Page 157: ...tion Using Voice Dial Using Contacts Using Name Lookup Voice Memos Phone Status Information My Phone Number Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice store voice reminders check phone status and record memos right on your phone This section includes easy to follow instructions on using voice activated dialing ...

Page 158: ... say a voice command 2 Wait for the beep and then say one of the following commands 䡲 Voice Dial 䡲 Contacts 䡲 Voice Memo 䡲 Status 䡲 My Phone When it recognizes one of these commands the phone launches the associated application If the phone does not hear a command within approximately eight seconds it de activates voice recognition without taking any action Note If you want to assign a navigation ...

Page 159: ...ne zero and oh The phone does not recognize numbers such as one eight hundred for 1 800 Instead say one eight zero zero 䢇 The phone recognizes only valid 7 or 10 digit North American phone numbers 䢇 If your phone does not usually recognize you correctly when you are using Digit Dial try adapting Digit Dial to your voice which can significantly improve accuracy for some speakers See Adapting Digit ...

Page 160: ...vigation key The phone will then dial the number Enabling Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists You can customize whether the Digit Dial feature displays the list of top voice recognition choices or automatically dials the first number without displaying a choice list To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Voice Service 4 Select...

Page 161: ... Dial your phone will be customized to your voice Other people will not be able to use Digit Dial on your phone unless they reset the phone to factory defaults Adaptation involves recording several digit sequences to teach the system your voice The adaptation process takes about 3 minutes Tips for adapting Digit Dial 䢇 Adapt digits in a quiet place 䢇 Make sure you wait for the beep before starting...

Page 162: ...hen you are ready to start recording press The phone prompts you to say the first sequence of digits 8 Wait for the beep and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of voice The phone plays back your recording and asks you if the recording sounds OK 䡲 If the recording sounds OK no mistakes and no background noises say Yes 䡲 If you need to re record the digits to fix any problems say No The phon...

Page 163: ...for another nine sets of digits 12 When you are finished with a full session you will reach a screen that reads Adaptation Complete Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation To erase any adaptation and reset Digit Dial to its original state 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select Voice Service 4 Select Settings 5 Select Digit Dialing 6 Select Reset Digits 7 Press to select OK ...

Page 164: ...ognition by pressing and holding The phone prompts you for a command 2 Say Voice Dial The phone prompts you to say a name or a phone number 3 Say the full name of the person you want to call exactly as it is entered in your contacts The phone plays the name through the earpiece and displays it on the screen 䡲 If the contact contains only one number for the name the phone automatically dials that n...

Page 165: ...5 Select Choice Lists 6 Select Name Dialing 7 Press the navigation key up or down to select Automatic Always On or Always Off and press When choice lists are enabled for Name Dial after you say the name the phone will display one or more names on the screen and prompt you to confirm the name you spoke 䡲 If the phone says Did you say followed by the correct name say Yes 䡲 If the phone says Did You ...

Page 166: ...on To retrieve information using Contacts command 1 Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding The phone will prompt you for a command 2 Say Contacts The phone will prompt you to say the name 3 Say the full name of the person exactly as it is entered in your contacts The phone will play the name it recognized through the earpiece and then open the contact information for that name ...

Page 167: ...s 3 Select Voice Service 4 Select Settings 5 Select Choice Lists 6 Select Contacts 7 Press the navigation key up or down to select Automatic Always On or Always Off and press When choice lists are enabled for contacts after you say the name the phone will display one or more names on the screen and prompt you to confirm the name you spoke 䡲 If the phone says Did You Say followed by the correct nam...

Page 168: ...ord brief memos to remind you of important events phone numbers or grocery list items Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo 1 Press and hold to activate voice recognition The phone prompts you to say a voice command 2 Wait for the beep and say Voice Memo 3 Start recording the memo after the beep 4 Select Finish ...

Page 169: ...ecording after the beep 4 Wait for the beep and then start speaking As it is recording the phone displays a countdown timer that shows how many seconds are left for recording 5 To pause the memo select Pause To resume the recording select Resume 6 To finish recording select Finish To record a conversation during a phone call 1 During a call select Options 2 Select Voice Memo A 1 minute counter is ...

Page 170: ... and Erasing Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Voice Memo 3 Select Review The phone displays a list of saved memos with the first one selected 4 Highlight the desired memo and press or Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to review Tip A total of ten 1 minute memos can be recorded and saved ...

Page 171: ... 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Voice Memo 3 Select Review 4 Highlight the desired memo to erase and select Options 5 Select Erase 6 Select Yes and press To erase all voice memos 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Voice Memo 3 Select Erase All 4 Select Yes and press ...

Page 172: ...tatus The following chart outlines the status responses Coverage No Coverage When handset is scanning SprintCoverage Handsetinonanon roamsystem Digital Roam Handset is on a digital roam system Signal Strength High Number of bars displayed is 6 Good Number of bars displayed is 3 4 Low Number of bars displayed is 1 2 No Signal Handset is scanning for system Battery High Number of bars displayed in t...

Page 173: ...r You can use your phone s Voice Services to hear and display your phone number on screen Getting Your Phone Number To access your phone number 1 Press and hold to activate voice recognition The phone prompts you to say a voice command 2 Wait for the beep and say My Phone Number ...

Page 174: ...162 Section 2I Using Your Phone s Voice Services ...

Page 175: ...ur PM A840 by Samsung gives you the ability to take full color digital pictures view them using the phone s display and instantly share them with your family and friends It s fun and as easy to use as a traditional point and click camera just take a picture view it on your phone s display and send it from your phone to up to ten people This section explains the features and options of your Sprint ...

Page 176: ...l camera options are available through the camera mode Options menu see Camera Mode Options on page 168 for more information 4 Using the phone s LCD as a viewfinder aim the camera lens at your subject 5 Press Capture or until the shutter sounds The picture will automatically be saved in the In Camera folder 䡲 To return to camera mode to take another picture press 6 Press Next for more options 䡲 Se...

Page 177: ...eview your saved pictures 䡲 Postcard allows you to super impose digitized handwritten text over the image before sending to a recipient To take a picture with the phone closed 1 Press and hold the side camera button to activate camera mode 2 Point the camera lens at your subject You can check the picture framing through the display screen 3 Press the side camera button to take the picture The pict...

Page 178: ...ove the handwriting until you are satisfied with the image To take a postcard picture 1 Press and hold the side camera button to activate camera mode 2 Press the side camera button to take the picture 3 Press for Next 4 Select Postcard 5 Using the viewfinder aim the camera at the desired handwritten text make sure all of the text fits comfortably inside the screen and select Capture 6 Press to dis...

Page 179: ...to access the main menu 2 Select Pictures to access the Pictures menu 3 Select Online Albums 4 Select View Albums and press You will be prompted to create a Sprint PCS Picture Mail password 5 Enter a four to eight digit password and press You will be prompted to confirm your password 6 Please wait while the system creates your account Once you have received confirmation that your account has been ...

Page 180: ...Fun Frames on page 170 䡲 Color Tones to select a wide variety of color tones for the picture Auto Sepia Mono Warm or Cool See Color Tones on page 171 3 Controls to select from the following options 䡲 Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness using 10 different levels from 5 to 5 䡲 White Balance to adjust white balance based on changing conditions Select from Auto Sunny Cloudy Tungsten Fluores...

Page 181: ...ed length of delay Off 5 Sec 10 Sec and press 4 Select Start when you are ready to start the timer 5 Get ready for the picture The phone will begin to beep when the timer is started To cancel the Self Timer after it has started 䊳 Press Note While the Self Timer is active all keys are disabled except Back stops the timer and returns to the camera mode and Cancel cancels the timer and returns to cam...

Page 182: ...able 䡲 Off No frame overlay image 䡲 Love Letter 䡲 Merry christmas 䡲 Movie star 䡲 Top secret 䡲 Dollar 䡲 Memories 䡲 Robinhood 䡲 Roses for Love 䡲 Love 䡲 Stars 䡲 Beans To access fun frames 1 From camera mode press Options 2 Select Fun Tools 3 Highlight Fun Frames and press 4 Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired frame and press ...

Page 183: ...nt to the picture This is the common orange tint that was popular back in early photography 䡲 Mono Changes the picture to black and white 䡲 Warm Increases red and orange tints giving a warm color 䡲 Cool Increases blue and green tints to give a cool color To access color tones 1 From camera mode press Options 2 Select Fun Tools 3 Highlight Color Tones and press 4 Press the navigation key left or ri...

Page 184: ... based on your storage setting Selecting Camera Settings To select your camera settings 1 From camera mode press Options 2 Select Settings 3 Press the navigation key down to highlight one of the following options and press 䡲 Resolution to select a picture s file size High 640x480 Med 320x240 or Low 160x120 䡲 Quality to select the picture quality setting Fine Normal or Economy 䡲 Shutter Sound to se...

Page 185: ... is automatically saved to the InCamera folder From the In Camera folder you can view all of the pictures you have taken store selected images in your phone send pictures to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site www sprint com picturemail delete images and access additional picture options To review your stored pictures in the In Camera folder 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Pictures ...

Page 186: ...Save to Phone allows you to save images from the In Camera folder into the phone memory for use in assigning images to contacts screen savers etc 䢇 Edit Caption allows you to rename the image file The edit option is only available in the In Camera menu 䢇 Erase to delete pictures in the In Camera or Saved to Phone folder Select Erase This or Erase All 䢇 Picture Info displays the selected picture s ...

Page 187: ...one folder The Saved to Phone folder allows you to store copies of pictures on your phone and to assign pictures to various phone tasks To save a picture to the Saved to Phone folder 1 From the In Camera folder see In Camera Folder on page 173 highlight a picture you wish to save to the Saved to Phone folder and select Options The In Camera folder options will display 2 Select Save to Phone A copy...

Page 188: ... you are viewing the Saved to Phone folder press Assign to display the following options 䢇 Picture ID to display the currently highlighted picture for incoming calls from a specific Contacts entry Select the desired entry and press 䢇 Screen Saver to display the currently highlighted picture as a screen saver 䢇 Incoming Call to display With Caller ID or No Caller ID when receiving incoming calls No...

Page 189: ... In Camera folder 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Pictures 3 Select My Pictures 4 Select In Camera and press 5 Highlight the picture you wish to send and select Send Msg 6 Select one of the following options and press 䡲 Phone to enter a mobile phone number directly 䡲 Email to enter an email address directly 䡲 Contacts to select recipients from your Contacts Highlight a recipient and ...

Page 190: ... to Audio and press Record To begin recording press Maximum recording time is ten seconds 10 Confirm the recipients message voice memo and picture 䡲 To change a recipient highlight the recipient press the appropriate softkey and follow the instructions to select or edit the recipient 䡲 To change the text message scroll to Message and press the appropriate softkey 䡲 To change the voice memo highlig...

Page 191: ...cture Mail 5 Select In Camera and press The folder will display up to four thumbnail pictures per screen 6 Use the navigation key to display the picture you wish to send and select Next 7 To complete and send the picture follow steps 6 11 in Sending Pictures From the In Camera Folder on page 177 Tip To take and send a new picture from Messaging select New Picture during step 5 above take the new p...

Page 192: ...t album titles add captions and organize images You can even send your pictures to be printed at participating retail locations You will also have access to picture management tools to improve and customize your pictures You ll be able to lighten darken crop add antique effects add comic bubbles and cartoon effects and use other features to transform your pictures To access the Sprint PCS Picture ...

Page 193: ... Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Pictures 3 Select Online Albums 4 Select View Albums and press Depending on your settings you may be prompted to accept a Sprint PCS Vision connection The My Uploads folder and your albums appear 5 Highlight Uploads or an album title and press to display Thumbnail pictures up to four per screen are displayed 6 Use your navigation key to select a picture 7 Pre...

Page 194: ...u to access the main menu 2 Select Pictures 3 Select Online Albums 4 Select Upload Picture and press Thumbnail pictures will display 5 Select the picture s you wish to upload and press Upload 6 Highlight Upload Selection or Upload All and press 7 Highlight My Uploads or Other Album and press ...

Page 195: ...sprint com picturemail you can select pictures to download to your phone s Saved to Phone folder To download pictures from the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site 1 From the online pictures display select the picture you wish to download and press Options See Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone on page 181 2 Highlight Save To Phone and press ...

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Page 199: ...on Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three Way Call Using Call Forwarding Missed Events Now that you ve mastered your phone s fundamentals it s time to explore the calling features that enhance your Sprint PCS Service This section outlines your basic Sprint PCS Service features ...

Page 200: ...reeting as soon as your phone is activated To set up your voicemail 1 Press and hold 2 Follow the system prompts to 䡲 Create your pass code 䡲 Record your greeting 䡲 Record your name announcement 䡲 Choose whether or not to activate One Touch Message Access a feature that lets you access messages simply by pressing and holding bypassing the need for you to enter your pass code Note If you are concer...

Page 201: ...il 䊳 Press and hold To display your missed calls 䊳 Press the navigation key up Important When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages It is recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 area code your Sprint PCS Phone number When your voicemail answers press and enter your pass code You will be charged r...

Page 202: ...ress and hold Your phone will dial your voicemail box Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Messaging 3 Select Voicemail 4 Select Call Voicemail to listen to your messages Using a Phone Other Than Your Sprint PCS Phone to Access Messages 1 Dial your Sprint PCS Phone number 2 When your voicemail answers press the Asterisk key 3 Enter...

Page 203: ... to voicemail messages For further details and menu options see Voicemail Menu Key on page 196 Date Time SendReply Advance Replay Rewind Forward Erase CallBack Save Cancel Help Skip Tip When you call into voicemail you first hear the header information date time and sender information for the message To skip directly to the message press 4 during the header ...

Page 204: ... off 1 Press and hold to access your voicemail If your voicemail box contains any new or saved messages press to access the main voicemail menu 2 Press to change your Personal Options following the system prompts 3 Press for Expert Mode 4 Press to turn Expert Mode on or off Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists each with up to 20 customers 1 Press and hold to acc...

Page 205: ... 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 Sprint PCS Voicemail users 1 From the main voicemail menu press to send a message 2 Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number 3 Follow the voice prompts to record and send your voice message Voicemail to Voicemail Message Reply Reply to a voice mess...

Page 206: ... Voicemail to Voicemail Receipt Request Receive confirmation that your voice message has been listened to when you send forward or reply to other Sprint PCS users 1 After you have recorded a message press to indicate you are satisfied with the message you recorded 2 Press to mark receipt requested 3 Press to send your voicemail message Continue Recording When leaving a voice message you can choose...

Page 207: ... your normal personal greeting 1 From the main voicemail menu press for Personal Options 2 Press for greetings 3 Press to record an Extended Absence Greeting Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages To clear the icon from the display screen 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Messaging 3 ...

Page 208: ...gate through the voicemail menu The following list outlines your phone s voicemail menu structure Listen EnvelopeInformation Reply Advance8Seconds Replay Rewind ForwardMessage Erase Callback Save Options SendaMessage PersonalOptions NotificationOptions PhoneNotification NumericPagingtoaSprintPCSPhone ReturntoPersonalOptionsMenu AdministrativeOptions ...

Page 209: ...t PCS Service SkipPasscode Autoplay MessageDate TimeOn Off ChangePasscode GroupDistributionList ReturntoPersonalOptionsMenu Greetings PersonalGreetings NameAnnouncement ExtendedAbsenceGreeting ReturntoPersonalOptionsMenu ExpertMode On Off PlaceaCall Disconnect ...

Page 210: ...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 160 characters from your Sprint PCS Phone or at www sprintpcs com Composing SMS Text Messages To compose an SMS Text message 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Messaging 3 Select Send Message 4 Select Text Message and press 5 Select Mo...

Page 211: ...o the message or emoticon 8 Select Next 9 Review your message and press Send You may also select the following additional messaging options by pressing Options 䡲 Edit to edit the existing message before sending 䡲 Priority to set the message priority level Normal or Urgent 䡲 Call Back to set the callback number 䡲 SavetoDrafts to save the message without sending Accessing SMS Text Messages To read a...

Page 212: ...et message a recent message or an emoticon select Options and select Preset Msg Recent Msg or Emoticons Press the number on the keypad that corresponds to the number next to the message or emoticon 3 Select Next 4 Review your message and press Send You may also select the following additional messaging options by pressing Options 䡲 Edit to edit the existing message before sending 䡲 Priority to set...

Page 213: ...d and or edit preset messages 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Messaging 3 Select Settings 4 Select Preset Messages 5 Highlight an empty location and select Edit or Highlight a message you wish to edit and select Edit 6 Enter your new message or changes and select Done See Entering Text on page 45 Note You may also add or edit preset messages in the My Online Tools area at www sprintp...

Page 214: ...MS 4 Select Options and press for Compose New 5 Enter the Mobile number Email address or select the desired contact and press Repeat step until all recipients up to 10 have been added 6 Select Next 7 Begin recording your message after the beep To pause recording press Press again to resume When finished press for Done 8 Select Send 9 Enter a name using the keypad to identify yourself and select Do...

Page 215: ...o access the main menu 2 Select Messaging 3 Select Send Message 4 Select Hand Msg 5 Write a printed message in clear print on a white piece of paper 6 Using the screen as a view finder aim the camera at the handwritten message and select Capture or press 7 Select Options and make all the necessary adjustments to the digitized image For more information on the available options see Postcard on page...

Page 216: ...the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call just follow these easy steps To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call 1 Press 2 Enter the number you want to call 3 Press To permanently block your number call Sprint Customer Service Note If Other SVC or Update List was selected follow the instr...

Page 217: ...splays the caller s phone number if it is available and you are in digital mode To respond to an incoming call while you re on a call 䊳 Press This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call To switch back to the first caller 䊳 Press again Tip For those calls where you don t want to be interrupted you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing 70 before placing your call Call W...

Page 218: ...established the connection enter the second number you wish to call and press This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number 3 When you re connected to the second party press again to begin your three way call If one of the people you called hangs up during your call you and the remaining caller stay connected If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up all three callers...

Page 219: ...tinue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is 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 ...

Page 220: ... is a simple way of viewing all missed calls missed tasks scheduler events etc A list is displayed on screen that allows you to scroll through all the events using the navigation key To view missed events 䊳 From the standby screen press the navigation key up to view the Missed Events screen ...

Page 221: ...nt PCS Vision FAQs Sprint PCS VisionSM brings you clarity you can see and hear with advanced multimedia services These features including Sprint PCS Messaging games downloadable ringers and screen savers and portable Web access are easy to learn and use Clearly it s a whole new way to look at wireless This section introduces these advanced services and walks you through the necessary steps to star...

Page 222: ...S Vision Phones Messaging Send and receive emails and chat on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone Games Play exciting games with full color graphics sound and vibration Choose from over 250 games to play anytime Ringers Personalize your Sprint PCS Vision Phone by downloading and assigning different ringers to numbers in your contact list Screen Savers Download unique images to use as screen savers or mak...

Page 223: ...rint PCS Vision Phone and sign up for service you re automatically assigned a User name which is typically based on your name and a number followed by sprintpcs com For example the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint PCS Vision services might have jsmith003 sprintpcs com as his User name When you use Sprint PCS Vision services your User name is submitted to identify you to the Sprint Nationwide...

Page 224: ...e To find your User Name 䢇 At www sprintpcs com Sign on to your account using your Sprint PCS Phone number and Password To display your User name click on the My Personal Information menu then click on PCS Vision User Name 䢇 On your Sprint PCS Vision Phone You can find your User name under the Phone Info option in your phone s Settings menu Menu Settings Phone Info Phone Number ...

Page 225: ...revious Sprint PCS Vision connection the last page you visited will display when you launch your browser When this occurs you may not see the Connecting message when you launch the session Though the browser is open you are not currently in an active data session that is no data is being sent or received As soon as you navigate to another page the active session will launch and you will see the Co...

Page 226: ...d in the future by selecting Always Auto Connect when the Net Guard is displayed To change your Net Guard settings 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Settings 3 Select PCS Vision 4 Select Net Guard 䡲 On to activate the Net Guard 䡲 Off to deactivate the Net Guard Note When enabled the Net Guard appears only once per session The Net Guard does not appear if the phone is merely re connecti...

Page 227: ... data transmission Incoming voice calls go directly to voicemail outgoing voice calls can be made but the Sprint PCS Vision connection will terminate Your Sprint PCS Vision connection is dormant no data is being sent or received Though not currently active when dormant the phone can restart an active connection quickly voice calls can be made and received Your phone is not currently able to access...

Page 228: ...one s display screen To use softkeys 䊳 Press the desired softkey button If an additional pop up menu appears when you press the softkey button select the menu items using your keypad if they re numbered or by highlighting the option and pressing Scrolling As with other parts of your phone s menu you ll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Web sites To scroll line by line through We...

Page 229: ...e phone calls To select links 䊳 Highlight the link and press the appropriate softkey Going Back To go back one page 䊳 Press the key on your phone Tip You ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items This softkey is often labeled OK If the items on a page are numbered you can use your keypad number keys to select an item The tenth item in a numbered list may be selected by pr...

Page 230: ...eb based chatrooms right from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends family and co workers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network Message Types There are many ways to message from your phone These include SMS Text Messaging page 198 Instant Messaging Email and Chat Sprint PCS Voicemail provides voicemail to mailbox messaging For informa...

Page 231: ...m your personal computer at www sprintpcs com To access Sprint PCS Mail from your phone 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Messaging 3 Select Email If you re a first time user your phone will prompt you to set up your Sprint PCS Mail account by establishing a User name and password 4 Select the folder you wish to view such as Inbox or Compose For information and instructions about readi...

Page 232: ...e select Messaging 2 Select Email 3 Select an email provider such as PCS Mail AOL Mail MSN Hotmail Yahoo Email or Earthlink 4 Use your keypad to enter the required sign in information for the selected provider such as user name email address and or password and select Sign In Your mailbox for the selected provider will display 5 Follow the on screen instructions to read reply to compose send and m...

Page 233: ...ing 2 Select Instant Messaging 3 Select an email provider such as AOL Instant Messenger MSN Messenger or Yahoo Messenger 4 Use your keypad to enter the required sign in information for the selected provider such as user name and or password and select Sign On for AOL and Sign In for Hotmail and Yahoo Your IM screen for the selected provider will display 5 Follow the on screen instructions to read ...

Page 234: ... Chat 5 Select Jumbuck You will see a disclaimer for Wireless Chat 6 Select Agree to accept the disclaimer 7 Use your keypad to enter a nickname and select Enter The chat menu will display 8 Select a chatroom from the menu for example Friends or Singles and press Go to enter 9 Once in the chatroom you may scroll through the postings to read messages from other chatroom participants and use your ke...

Page 235: ...y apply The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below Accessing the Download Menus To access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus 1 Press Menu to access the main menu 2 Select Downloads 3 Select the type of file you wish to download Games Ringers Screen Savers Applications or Call Tones and press 4 Select Get New and press Note If Call Tones is selected...

Page 236: ...ilable items to download in a number of ways 䢇 Featured displays a rotating selection of featured items 䢇 Categories allows you to narrow your search to a general category such as Movie TV Themes for Ringers or College Logos for Screen Savers There may be several pages of available content in a list Select Next 9 to view additional items 䢇 Search allows you to use your keypad to enter search crite...

Page 237: ...your responsibility for payment To download a selected item 1 From the information page select Buy The item will download automatically When the New Download screen appears the item has been successfully downloaded to your phone 2 Select an option to continue 䡲 Select Use to assign the downloaded item or to launch in the case of a game or application Your Sprint PCS Vision session will end and you...

Page 238: ...ense terms have expired even after you have downloaded the content to your phone This provides you with a convenient place to access information about your downloaded files without having to store the information in your phone s memory To access My Content Manager 1 From the Sprint PCS Vision home page select Downloads 2 Select My Content Manager To download purchased content from My Content Manag...

Page 239: ...S Vision session will end and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen 䡲 Select Shop right softkey to browse for other items to download 䡲 Press to quit the browser and return to standby mode For complete information and instructions on downloading Games Ringers Screen Savers and Applications see the Sprint PCS Vision User s Guide at www sprintpcs com ...

Page 240: ... Finance Travel Shopping Tools and Business Links as well as useful management options including My Account and Search Many sites are available under more than one menu choose the one that s most convenient for you Using the Browser Menu Navigating the Web from your phone using the Sprint PCS Vision home page is easy once you get the hang of it For details on how to navigate the Web select menu it...

Page 241: ...wser to the Sprint PCS Vision home page 䢇 Forward Returns you to a previously viewed page after having used the key 䢇 Mark this Page Creates a new bookmark for the current page 䢇 View Bookmarks Allows you to bookmark the current site access bookmarked sites and manage your bookmarks 䢇 Search Launches a Google search 䢇 History Keeps a list of links to your most recently visited sites To navigate to...

Page 242: ...s the current homepage back to the default homepage URL 䡲 Image Display Allows you to turn on or off images displayed in the browser 䡲 Cookies Allows you to clear the cookies set in the browser Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time To create a bookmark 1 Go to the Web page you want to mark 2 Press to open the browser...

Page 243: ...ight the bookmark you d like to access and select Goto to go to the Web site or press the number corresponding to the bookmark you wish to access Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark 1 Press to open the browser menu 2 Select View Bookmarks 3 Scroll to highlight the bookmark you d like to delete and select Options 4 Select Delete 5 Select OK to remove the bookmark ...

Page 244: ... to the Web site Reloading a Web Page To reload refresh a Web page 1 Press to open the browser menu 2 Select Refresh this page The browser will reload the current Web page 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 browser 1 Press to open the browser menu 2 Select...

Page 245: ...ly connects when Sprint PCS Vision service is used or an incoming message arrives Your phone will also display the icon at the top of the screen Can I make calls and use Sprint PCS Vision services at the same time You cannot use voice and Sprint PCS Vision services simultaneously If you receive a call while Sprint PCS Vision service is active the call will be forwarded to voicemail You can place a...

Page 246: ...eceived for an extended period of time the connection will terminate Can I sign out of data services You can sign out without turning off your phone however you will not be able to browse the Web or use other Sprint 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 go to Menu Se...

Page 247: ... a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS reaching your friends family and co workers has never been easier especially when you re on the go You can even listen to Web based information such as news weather and sports Your voice does it all with Sprint PCS Voice Command This section outlines the Sprint PCS Voice Command service ...

Page 248: ...ne in your address book even if you don t remember their phone number 䢇 You don t need to worry about losing your contacts or address book This advanced service is network based so if you switch or happen to lose your Sprint PCS Phone you won t lose your contacts or address book It sEasy toGetStarted There are two easy ways to sign up for Sprint PCS Voice Command 䊳 Sign up when you purchase and ac...

Page 249: ...ress books from desktop software applications with Sprint Sync SM Services for no additional charge Simply click on the Click to synchronize button within your Sprint PCS Voice Command personal address book at www talk sprintpcs com 䢇 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 book Your address book c...

Page 250: ...ll 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 The number will automatically be dialed Say No if you wish to cancel FormorehelpfulhintsonSprintPCSVoiceCommand including a list of recognized commands and an interactivetutorial visit www talk sprintpcs com Tip Keep in mind that Sp...

Page 251: ...information using Sprint PCS Voice Command 1 Press 2 Say Call the Web and choose from a listing of information categories like news weather and sports or Simply say Call news room Call the weather Call Sports Central etc Note Sprint PCS Voice Command is not available while roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network ...

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Page 255: ...ring for the Battery Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Owner s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Part of getting the most out of your Sprint PCS Phone is learning how the phone works and how to care for it This section outlines performance and safety guidelines that help you understand the basic features of your phone s operation ...

Page 256: ...is basically a radio transmitter and receiver When it s turned on it receives and transmits radiofrequency 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 KnowingRadioFrequencySafety The design of your Sprint PCS Phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below In 1991 92 the Inst...

Page 257: ...SIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving or operating the phone without a hands free device is prohibited in some jurisdictions Laws vary as to specific restrictions Remember that safety always comes first FollowingSafetyGuidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently always follow any special regulations in a given area Turn your phone off i...

Page 258: ...e interference with aircraft systems the U S Federal Aviation Administration FAA regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground To prevent any risk of interference FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air TurningOffYourPhoneinDangerousAreas To avoid interfering with blasting operations turn your phone ...

Page 259: ...ormance 䢇 Use only Sprint approved batteries and battery chargers These chargers are designed to maximize battery life Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage 䢇 In order to avoid damage charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º F to 113º F 0º C to 45º C 䢇 Don t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas such as the bath...

Page 260: ...ese storage rules Less than one month 4º F to 140º F 20º C to 60º C More than one month 4º F to 113º F 20º C to 45º C DisposalofLithiumIon Li Ion Batteries For safe disposal options of your Li Ion batteries contact your nearest Sprint authorized service center Special Note Be sure to dispose of your battery properly In some areas the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be proh...

Page 261: ... 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 sitting on it Body WornOperation To mainta...

Page 262: ...ns 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 federal standard of 1 6 W kg are considered safe for use by the public The highest reported SAR values of the Sprint PCS Visio...

Page 263: ...rial No Phone Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents 4 901 307 5 109 390 5 267 262 5 416 797 5 506 865 5 544 196 5 657 420 5 101 501 5 267 261 5 414 796 5 504 773 5 535 239 5 600 754 5 778 338 5 228 054 5 337 338 5 710 784 5 056 109 5 568 483 5 659 569 5 490 165 5 511 073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communicat...

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Page 265: ... with reliable worry free service If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment please refer to the manufacturer s warranty in this section For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your Sprint PCS Phone please visit www sprintpcs com and click on the Terms Conditions link at the bottom or call Sprint PCS Customer Solutions at 1 888 211 4PCS ...

Page 266: ...ical or electromechanical stress or modification of any part of Product including antenna or cosmetic damage b equipment that has the serial number removed or made illegible c any plastic surfaces or other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use d malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories products or ancillary peripheral equipme...

Page 267: ...repairing any Product or replace Product with a rebuilt reconditioned or new Product Repaired replaced leather cases pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of ninety 90 days All other repaired replaced Product will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days whichever is longer All replaced parts components b...

Page 268: ...OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY INCLUDING INCIDENTAL SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY SOME S...

Page 269: ...PLIER OF SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT AS THE CASE MAY BE This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG and SAMSUNG s Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty The agents employees distributors and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Wa...

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Page 271: ...91 Call History 111 117 Erasing 117 Making a Call 114 Prepending a Phone Number 116 Saving a Phone Number 115 Call Waiting 205 Caller ID 204 Camera 163 183 Chat 222 Contacts 119 129 Addinga PhoneNumber 125 Dialing From 42 Erasing 81 Contacts Adding an Entry 120 Contacts Editing a Phone Number 125 Contacts Editing an Entry 127 Contacts Entry Options 124 Contacts Finding Entries 122 Contacts Ringer ...

Page 272: ... N Net Guard 214 P Phone Illus 14 Phone Number Displaying 29 Phone Number Finding 39 Phone Number With Pauses 40 Phone Settings 51 74 Auto Answer Mode 73 Call Answer Mode 73 Display Settings 59 63 Launch Pad 72 Location Settings 64 Messaging Settings 65 68 Sound Settings 52 58 TTY Use 69 70 Pictures Postcard 166 Pictures Erasing 83 Pictures ResettingAccount 84 Plus Code Dialing 44 Preset Messages ...

Page 273: ...rint PCS Vision 209 234 Applications 210 Chat 222 Downloading Content 223 FAQs 233 Home Page 213 Launching 213 Messaging 218 My Content Manager 226 Navigating the Web 216 Net Guard 214 Security Features 85 User Name 211 Sprint PCS Voice Command 235 239 Address Book 237 Making a Call 238 Storing Pictures 173 T Taking Pictures 164 165 Task List 139 Text Greeting 59 Three Way Calling 206 TTY Use 69 7...

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