Samsung SPH-X8500 User Manual Download

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Page 1: ...ation of specifications before making plates for accuracy in measurements plate tolerance requirements registration Any changes made by Printer to accommodate production requirements should be approved by both the Client and Designer Deutsch Design Works is not responsible for any corrections not specified on This Approval WE REQUIRE YOUR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION VIA YOUR SIGNATURE BELOW PRIOR TO REL...

Page 2: ...Sprint PCS The clear alternative to cellular 5 ...

Page 3: ... 98 and WindowsNT are registered Trademarks of Microsoft Corporation DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT AS IS AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABI...

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Page 5: ...y to follow instructions QY VQ CEVKXCVG QWT RJQPG 6JGTG CTG VYQ YC U VQ CEVKXCVG QWT RJQPG 1 The fastest way is to call from your new Sprint PCS Phone First fully charge your battery Turn on your Sprint PCS Phone Make sure you are in a Sprint PCS Service Area the icon does not appear in the top line of the display Press while in a Sprint PCS Service Area You will be connected to a Sprint PCS Custo...

Page 6: ...r or tax ID number Your driver s license number Pen and paper to write down your new Sprint PCS Phone Number During this call a Sprint PCS Customer Advocate will collect your information as well as help you select your Sprint PCS Service Plan Once you ve made all your selections the advocate will guide you through the activation process KURNC KPI O RJQPG PWODGT To display the phone number of your ...

Page 7: ...hone Number Social Security number or tax ID number QY VQ IGV JGNR If you need help please call Sprint PCS Customer Care at 1 888 211 4PCS 4727 You can also press from your activated Sprint PCS Phone A Sprint PCS Customer Advocate will answer 24 hours a day seven days a week and be happy to assist you Our services are provided to you under certain terms and conditions all of which are listed in th...

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Page 9: ...RJQPG 6WTPKPI QWT 5RTKPV 2 5 2JQPG QP CPF QHH To turn it on 20 To turn it off 20 6JG VQR NKPG QH VJG FKURNC 7UKPI VJG DCVVGT Installing the battery 23 Removing the battery 23 Charging the battery 23 Charging with the dual slot desktop charger 24 The empty battery icon 25 QWT RJQPG U OQFGU Standby mode 26 Talk mode 26 Power Save mode 26 CUKE XQKEG ECNN HWPEVKQPU Making a voice call 27 Redialing cal...

Page 10: ...bling Call Waiting 36 Using Three Way Calling 37 Using Call Forwarding 38 Displaying your phone number 38 Missed calls 39 Dropped calls 39 Failed calls 40 Key beep volume setting 40 Dialing Sprint PCS Directory Assistance 40 Dialing Sprint PCS Operator Services 40 FXCPEGF XQKEG ECNNKPI HGCVWTGU Tone length setting 41 Automatic hyphenation 41 Prepend dialing 42 Four digit dialing 43 2CWUG FKCNKPI S...

Page 11: ...pe setting for data and fax calls 57 Ringer type setting for roaming calls 57 8QKEG OGOQ Recording a Voice memo 58 Reviewing a Voice memo 59 8QKEG CEVKXCVGF FKCNKPI Tips on recording names 60 Programming the phone for Voice activated dialing 61 Voice activated dialing setup options 62 Placing a call using voice dialing 63 Reviewing voice dialing entries 63 Erasing voice dialing entries 64 OGTIGPE ...

Page 12: ...h View 79 Jump To Date 80 To Do List 81 World Clock 82 Count Down 83 Alarm Clock 85 Calculator 87 5RTKPV 2 5 8QKEGOCKN Setting up your Sprint PCS Voicemail box 88 Reviewing Sprint PCS Voicemail messages 88 One Touch Access to your Sprint PCS Voicemail box 88 GUUCIKPI Incoming messages 89 Reviewing Numeric Pages Text Messages and Wireless Web Messages 90 Message options 91 Erasing individual messag...

Page 13: ...ouch Access 104 To end the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser Session 104 Navigating the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser 105 The MiniBrowser soft keys 105 Entering text numbers or symbols 107 Using Links 108 Initiating a phone call while using the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser 108 Receiving a phone call while using the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser 108 Using Bookmarks 109 Creating a Bookmark 109 ...

Page 14: ... phone s peak performance 120 Operating a Motor Vehicle 121 Following safety guidelines 121 Restricting children s access to your phone 121 Turn off your phone before flying 122 Turn off your phone in dangerous or posted areas 122 Using your phone near other electronic devices 123 Cautions 124 FCC notice 124 Liquefied Petroleum Gas 124 Specifications Subject to Change 124 FCC Compliance Informatio...

Page 15: ...ersonal Communications Services also has the potential to do something even more far reaching simplify your life Our advanced technology is designed to grow with your communications needs so you will be able to rely on your phone to stay in touch This user guide will introduce you to our technology and your new Sprint PCS Phone through easy to follow instructions For additional help just stop by a...

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Page 17: ...tivated dialing setup options on page 62 Control the backlight To set this option see Backlight control on page 50 2 Backlit Display Screen The display screen contains two areas The top line display indicators appear based on your phone s operating mode see The top line of the display on page 21 The lower area displays In use information such as the other party s number the call timer the name and...

Page 18: ...hone Book in alphabetical order In Standby mode press the right arrow key to launch the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser In Standby mode press the left arrow key to launch the Calendar 4 OK Messages Key This key performs several useful functions From Standby or Talk mode press it briefly to access the Messages menu From Standby mode press and hold it to access Sprint PCS Voicemail When entering a p...

Page 19: ...coming call Scroll through menu options 6 TALK Key This key performs several useful functions Press it to answer calls Dial a number and press it to connect During conversation press it to initiate Three Way Calling During conversation press it to answer a Call Waiting call Press it once in Standby mode to quickly access your last five incoming outgoing and missed Call Logs Press it twice in Stand...

Page 20: ...adset Connector This is where you connect the optional headset The headset includes an earpiece and microphone in a convenient lightweight unit so you can converse without using your hands What you see in the illustration to the left is really the cover for the headset connector Gently pry open the top of the cover to expose the headset connector 9 Shift Key When entering text this key selects cap...

Page 21: ...s Connector This is where you connect your charging device It can also be used to con nect the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection kit or hands free car kit both sold separately Remove the rubber plug before first use 12 Space Key This key has several useful functions This is the pound key It s used at various times when you dial especially when using automated telephone services When entering text...

Page 22: ...Key This key performs several important functions Press to turn on your phone Press and hold to turn off your phone Press this key to disconnect a call or to return to Standby mode from any menu If the phone is already open and you receive an incoming call you can mute the ringer by pressing once 15 MENU Key When in Standby or Talk mode press this key to access menu items and continue pressing it ...

Page 23: ... or message When you have the phone closed and the ringer set to off the LED indicator will notify you that you have an incoming call or message Lights up flashes for a few seconds when you turn on the phone 17 Antenna Makes the call sound clearest when it s fully extended Space Shift Next ...

Page 24: ...always contains the following four things Signal strength indicator Battery strength indicator Banner here the banner is Sprint PCS but you can personalize it Time and date You can make and receive calls now 6Q VWTP KV QHH To turn your phone off press and hold until the power off graphics begin to play The power off sounds will then play and the display goes blank Notice that when the phone is off...

Page 25: ... Four lines indicate maximum strength and one line indicates least strength Service indicator This icon indicates a call is in progress If there is trouble with signal strength this indicator will have a diagonal line through it No service indicator This icon indicates your phone cannot find a signal because you re outside a service area When this is displayed you cannot make or receive calls Wait...

Page 26: ... Message menu or press and hold to be connected to Sprint PCS Voicemail Analog mode This icon indicates your phone is operating in analog mode Your phone will be able to place and receive calls where Sprint PCS has roaming agreements in place but quality will be similar to calls on other analog cellular networks Also some features of your phone may not be available in Analog mode Vibrating Ringer ...

Page 27: ...ne 2 Place the battery on the back of the phone with the top of the battery about 1 4 inch to 1 2 inch from the latch 3 Gently push the battery toward the top of the phone until it snaps into place 4GOQXKPI VJG DCVVGT To remove the battery from your Sprint PCS Phone 1 Turn the phone off 2 Press the battery release latch see illustration and slide the battery away from the latch JCTIKPI VJG DCVVGT ...

Page 28: ...ttached into the front compartment of the charger Insert a single battery alone not attached to the phone into the rear compartment of the charger Insert a single battery into the rear compartment and a phone with battery attached into the front compartment 6JKPIU VQ TGOGODGT CDQWV VJG FWCN UNQV FGUMVQR EJCTIGT To get the quickest charge for any battery 1 Turn the phone off 2 Put the phone with ba...

Page 29: ...proximately 2 5 hours The extended battery recharges in approximately 3 5 hours 6JG GORV DCVVGT KEQP Two to three minutes before the battery charge level gets too low to operate the phone the battery sensor will let you know by blinking an empty battery icon sounding a tone and displaying a warning message If you continue to operate the phone without charging the phone will turn off automatically ...

Page 30: ...wn to return to Standby mode without ending a call The Main menu is accessed when you are in Standby mode by pressing See Your Phone s Main menu on page 117 for a listing of the Main menu items 6CNM OQFG You can place and answer calls only when your Sprint PCS Phone is powered on During a call the phone is in Talk mode While you are in Talk mode pressing gives you a list of options referred to as ...

Page 31: ...s The phone places the call to the entered phone number You can also make voice calls From your Internal Phone Book see Shortcuts to Memory Dialing on page 75 From your Call Logs list see Reviewing Outgoing Incoming or Missed Calls on page 99 By using One Two or Three Touch Dialing see Shortcuts to Memory Dialing on page 75 By using Voice Activated Dialing see Voice activated dialing setup options...

Page 32: ...by pressing If you do nothing the phone automatically returns to Standby mode after approximately five seconds PEQOKPI ECNN PQVKHKECVKQP Your Sprint PCS Phone signals an incoming call or message in the following ways The backlight illuminates The red LED on the top of the handset flashes The ringer sounds unless you have set the ringer to Vibrate or Off Incoming call notification continues until o...

Page 33: ...st 10 calls you missed are stored in the Missed Call Logs See Missed calls on page 39 PUYGTKPI C ECNN There are three ways to answer an incoming call Press if the phone is already open Open the phone when the Flip Open Option is set in the Main menu Press any key except when the Any Key Answer option is selected in the Main menu Your phone is preset to answer when you press You can easily change h...

Page 34: ... phone You can also change the settings for your phone s ring volume from the Main menu see Ringer options on page 53 5KNGPEKPI QT OWVKPI VJG TKPIGT FWTKPI CP KPEQOKPI ECNN When the phone is open and ringing press to silence the ringer When the phone is closed and ringing press the volume keys to quickly silence the ringer You can also set the ringer to remain off From Standby mode press the down ...

Page 35: ...the Un Mute option toggles Mute on and off 9JGTG QW ECP WUG QWT RJQPG Your Sprint PCS Phone is dual band which means you can use it to make and receive calls in many places In any city where Sprint PCS provides service On other CDMA networks and conventional analog cellular networks where Sprint PCS has implemented roaming agreements When you use your phone outside the Sprint PCS Network it s call...

Page 36: ... alternate system automatically Sprint PCS or No Roaming This setting allows you to select only the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network to prevent roaming Analog The phone will acquire analog service but will revert to Sprint PCS or Automatic depending on your setting the next time you turn on your phone To select the service mode 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Roaming 3 Press for Set Mode...

Page 37: ...l keys 5 When the desired setting displays press to save the setting or to exit without saving 9JCV QW NN UGG You should always check your phone s display because it will let you know when you re outside the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network and whether your phone is operating in analog cellular or digital mode Sprint PCS Network and are not displayed Other CDMA Networks only displays Analog Cellular ...

Page 38: ...atic cross talk fade out and dropped calls Some features such as Caller ID Voice Dialing and Voice Memo that are standard within the Sprint PCS Network may not be available Sprint PCS Wireless Web and Fax calls cannot be connected You will experience the same security and privacy risks eavesdropping and phone number cloning that exist with conventional analog cellular services today Battery life w...

Page 39: ...ou call someone who has this feature your phone number is displayed on their phone To block your phone number from being displayed for a particular outgoing call follow these steps 1 Press 2 Enter the phone number and then press To activate Block Own Number permanently Call Sprint PCS Customer Care by pressing To temporarily unblock the number 1 Press 2 Enter the phone number and then press Shift ...

Page 40: ...l PUYGTKPI C CNN 9CKVKPI ECNN To answer a Call Waiting call 1 Press The phone connects the calling party and places the current party on hold 2 Press again to switch between the two parties Note If you do not respond to a Call Waiting notification the phone logs the call in the Missed Calls Log and then sends the call to Sprint PCS Voicemail KUCDNKPI CNN 9CKVKPI To turn off Call Waiting on your ne...

Page 41: ...thods for making a three way call the TALK key method and by using the In Use menu To place a three way call using the TALK key method 1 During a conversation simply press The phone places the current call on hold 2 Next enter the number for the third party and press 3 When you re connected to the third party press again to begin your three way call To place a three way call using the In Use menu ...

Page 42: ...te charges may apply for Call Forwarding To disable Call Forwarding press Once again you ll hear a tone confirming the Call Forwarding is disabled KURNC KPI QWT RJQPG PWODGT The phone number of your Sprint PCS Phone displays every time you turn on your phone You can easily display your phone number by two methods To view your phone number from Standby mode 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press ...

Page 43: ... a call Press to call the displayed number Press to save the number in the Internal Phone Book To view a list of your missed calls see Reviewing Outgoing Incoming or Missed Calls on page 99 Press to clear the Missed Call message from the display and return to Standby mode TQRRGF ECNNU A dropped call can occur during a conversation in response to a signal fade or leaving a service area In this case...

Page 44: ...l you can turn them off To set the key beep volume 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Setup Tool 3 Press for Sounds 4 Press for Key Beep 5 Press the scroll keys to view and listen to the key beep volume options High Med Low or Off 6 When the desired volume level displays press to save the setting KCNKPI 5RTKPV 2 5 KTGEVQT UUKUVCPEG Dial to obtain residential business and government listi...

Page 45: ...MF tones will almost always work However some new systems and almost all older analog systems require you to use long DTMF tones To set tone length 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Setup Tool 3 Press for Sounds 4 Press for Tone Length 5 Press the scroll keys to toggle between Short and Long 6 When the desired option displays press to save the setting WVQOCVKE J RJGPCVKQP Automatic hyph...

Page 46: ...tom portion of the key to search the Internal Phone Book by Name 3 Find the number that you want to prepend press to Find Name or press to Find Entry 4 Using the navigation keys scroll to the number person you want to prepend and press 5 Press or for more options 6 Press for Prepend 7 Enter the prepend digits area code or feature activation code by pressing the digit keys For feature calls press b...

Page 47: ...nstance the last four digits have your phone remember the rest of the number and then dial it for you To place a call using four digit dialing 1 Dial any four consecutive digits of a phone number that you have stored in your Internal Phone Book The stored phone number can be any length up to 32 digits 2 Press to display the Digit Dial menu 3 Press for 4 Digit Dial The phone dials the phone number ...

Page 48: ...d then automatically sends the remaining digits Your phone has two pause dialing methods pause dialing from the Internal Phone Book see Pause dialing from a stored Internal Phone Book entry on page 45 and manual pause dialing see Manual pause dialing on page 46 Note Multiple two second pauses can be entered to extend the length of a pause For example two consecutive two second pauses cause a total...

Page 49: ...by pressing the key and following the screen prompts 2CWUG FKCNKPI HTQO C UVQTGF PVGTPCN 2JQPG QQM GPVT Pause dialing from the Internal Phone Book is easy 1 If you stored the number using a two second pause s simply dial the number from the Internal Phone Book The phone transmits the number that follows the T pause two seconds after connection SENDING DTMF flashes on the screen the transmitted ton...

Page 50: ...ciated digit key to select an option Press for a Hard Pause The screen displays a p indicating a hard pause Enter the number to be sent after the pause by pressing the digit keys and then press After connecting press again to transmit the additional number Press for a two Second Pause The screen displays a T indicating a timed pause The screen prompts for the number to be sent after the pause Ente...

Page 51: ...off 5GTXKEG CNGTV A service alert is two short beeps that sound when The phone experiences a dropped call or a failed call The phone enters or leaves a service area To set the service alerts on or off 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Setup Tool 3 Press for Sounds 4 Press for Alert 5 Press for Service 6 Press the scroll keys to toggle between On Off 7 When the desired option displays pr...

Page 52: ... length of the current call To turn minute beep on or off 1 Press to display the Main menu in Standby mode before placing the call 2 Press for Setup Tool 3 Press for Sounds 4 Press for Alert 5 Press for Minute Beep 6 Press the scroll keys to toggle between On Off 7 When the desired option displays press to save the setting ...

Page 53: ...ght Set the language English or Spanish used on your screen and spoken for voice dialing prompts View the hardware and software versions of your phone KURNC KPI O RJQPG PWODGT To display the phone number of your Sprint PCS Phone 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Phone Book 3 Press for My Phone 4 Press to return to Standby mode To view your phone number while in a conversation 1 Press to...

Page 54: ...w Remember that backlight use drains your battery faster To select backlight options 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Setup Tool 3 Press for Display 4 Press for Backlight 5 Press the scroll keys to scan menu options Always On 8 or 30 Seconds after last keypress or Off 6 When the desired option displays press to save the setting Note The Backlight options work the same as described abov...

Page 55: ...reeting by pressing the alphanumeric keys on the keypad When entering your greeting the phone defaults to alpha text lower case input mode Press the key for more text entry options 6 Press to save your personal greeting CEMNKIJV EQPVTCUV EQPVTQN The brightness or contrast of your backlight can be easily changed To change the setting or view the current setting 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Pr...

Page 56: ...ess the scroll keys to select English or Spanish 5 When the desired option displays press to save the setting The change is immediate and affects all menus and screens KURNC KPI QWT RJQPG U UQHVYCTG CPF JCTFYCTG XGTUKQPU You can view the software and hardware versions of your phone This feature is helpful if you need to call Sprint PCS Customer Care Here s how to do it 1 Press to display the Main ...

Page 57: ... Also incoming voice calls which have Caller ID can be distinguished from those that do not by selecting different tones To set the ringer type for voice calls 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Setup Tool 3 Press for Sounds 4 Press for Ringer Type 5 Press for Voice Calls 6 Press to set the ringer type for calls that have Caller ID info or for calls without Caller ID info 7 Press the scr...

Page 58: ...til the desired volume is reached The options are High Med Low Vibrate 1 Beep or Off In the Main menu 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Setup Tool 3 Press for Sounds 4 Press for Ringer Volume 5 Press for Calls 6 Press the scroll keys to High Med Low 1 Beep Vibrate or Off 7 When the desired ringer volume setting displays press to save the setting ...

Page 59: ...Ringer Type 5 Press for Messages 6 Press for Voicemail for Page for Text or for BrowserMsg 7 Press the scroll keys to scan nine ring types and four melody tones Each tone sounds as you scan the options 8 When the desired ring type sounds press to save the setting 4KPIGT XQNWOG UGVVKPI HQT OGUUCIG ECNNU This feature enables you to select a unique ringer volume for incoming message calls This volume...

Page 60: ...ss for Alarm 6 Press the scroll keys to scan nine ring types and four melody tones Each tone sounds as you scan the options 7 When the desired ring type sounds press to save the setting 4KPIGT XQNWOG UGVVKPI HQT QWT CNCTO This feature enables you to select a unique ringer volume for your alarm To set the ringer volume for your alarm 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Setup Tool 3 Press f...

Page 61: ...y tones Each tone sounds as you scan the options 7 When the desired ringer type sounds press to save the setting 4KPIGT V RG UGVVKPI HQT TQCOKPI ECNNU This option enables you to select a distinctive ringer type for incoming roaming calls this feature is on by default To set a distinctive ringer for incoming roaming calls 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Setup Tool 3 Press for Sounds 4 ...

Page 62: ...2 Record the voice memo by speaking into the microphone 3 To stop recording release the key A menu for the current voice memo becomes available 4 To save the voice memo with the default date time stamp press or do nothing Your phone will automatically save the voice memo stamped with the date and time after about one minute Other options on the current voice memo include for Add Label The default ...

Page 63: ...ay voice memo 1 and displays a list of four reviewing options All voice memos will play in order until you press or select one of the following options Press to Replay the voice memo Press to Erase the voice memo Press to listen to the next voice memo Press to listen to the previous voice memo 3 After reviewing the voice memos press to return to Standby mode END ...

Page 64: ...n you are calling Note Voice activated dialing does not work when your phone is in analog mode 6KRU QP TGEQTFKPI PCOGU Avoid recording similar names phonetically If you record a similar name to one that is already stored in a voice dial memory the phone requests another name Avoid recording in a noisy place Speak clearly and naturally Avoid very long or very short names Names with two to five syll...

Page 65: ... both a first and last name The phone stores the name as a first sample and then prompts you to say the name again 5 Respond to the prompt by repeating the name after the beep exactly as you did the first time The phone stores the name as a second sample and then requests the phone number 6 Enter the phone number on the key pad 7 To store the phone number press The number you entered displays alon...

Page 66: ...ce dialing call by simply opening the phone when this option is selected through the Main menu To change voice dialing setup options 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Voice Dial 3 Press for Set Active 4 Press the scroll keys to toggle between options Talk Only Enables voice dialing by pressing and holding Talk Flip Enables voice dialing by pressing and holding when the phone is open or ...

Page 67: ... displays Cannot recognize name Please check name The phone returns to Standby mode automatically and you can try the call again later 4GXKGYKPI XQKEG FKCNKPI GPVTKGU To review voice dialing entries 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Voice Dial 3 Press for Review A list of your stored voice dial numbers display the names also display if stored in the Internal Phone Book 4 Press the digit...

Page 68: ...try and press The recorded name plays audibly and you are prompted with OK Erase 5 Press to erase that entry If this is not the entry you wanted to erase you can quickly scroll to another entry To erase all Voice Dialing entries 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Voice Dial 3 Press for Erase All You are given a confirmation screen and a confirmation voice prompt 4 Press to erase all voic...

Page 69: ...ers 2146 06 016 2 5 4 Because of various transmission methods network parameters and user settings used to complete a call from your wireless phone a connection cannot always be guaranteed Therefore emergency calling may not be available on all wireless networks at all times DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method of dialing 911 or for any other essential or emergency communications Rememb...

Page 70: ...all a phone number stored in your Phone Book See Shortcuts to Memory Dialing on page 75 8KGYKPI UVQTGF GPVTKGU You can locate and view your Internal Phone Book entries three different ways 8KGYKPI UVQTGF GPVTKGU KP QPG UVGR The key allows you to view your entire Internal Phone Book in alphabetical order of the names a z or by numerical order 1 229 from Standby or Talk mode 1 Press the upper or low...

Page 71: ...cter of the name and your phone will display name entries beginning with the two characters you entered You can also scroll through Phone Book entries using the navigation keys 5 When you find your desired entry make sure it is highlighted and then press to place a call or to edit the entry KPFKPI UVQTGF GPVTKGU D NQECVKQP 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Phone Book 3 Press for Find En...

Page 72: ...second pause or press for the next prompt 6 Select a Label for your new entry your choices are Press Home Press Work Press Mobile Press Pager Press Fax Press No Label The phone prompts for a name 7 Press to select Add New Name and create a new Internal Phone Book entry You will add a name to the new entry later 8 Enter the name at the screen prompt and press The text entry mode default is Alpha 9 ...

Page 73: ...r new entry your choices are Press Home Press Work Press Mobile Press Pager Press Fax Press No Label 7 At the Name prompt use the navigation keys to scroll to the Internal Phone Book entry that you are adding a number to Press to store the new phone number Note If the desired memory location already contains an entry the phone displays a message asking if you want to replace the current entry To r...

Page 74: ...nd of a call 5VQTKPI RJQPG PWODGTU CV VJG GPF QH C ECNN To store a phone number after ending a call Note If the call was incoming and Caller ID information was not available then the store option will not be available 1 Once you have pressed to end your call the screen displays the call time length of call phone number of the party if available and the OK Save option 2 To store the phone number pr...

Page 75: ... Phone Book To Prepend a stored phone number 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Phone Book 3 Find the number you want to Prepend using one of the search methods described under Viewing stored entries on page 66 and then press 4 Press to display options 5 Press to Prepend the number 6 The screen displays Prepending Use the digit keys to enter the calling prefix and then press to place the...

Page 76: ... available for an incoming call then the Name Ringer option will not be available To add a Name Ringer to an Internal Phone Book entry 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Phone Book 3 Find the number you want to add a Name Ringer to using one of the search methods described under Viewing stored entries on page 66 and then press 4 Press to display options 5 Press to add a Name Ringer 6 You...

Page 77: ...ons display If the number has been designated as Secret you are prompted to enter the Lock Code Press to change the number Press to change the name Press to move the number to a different location Press to make the number secret Press to Set Speed Dial number 5GETGV PVGTPCN 2JQPG QQM PWODGTU Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to hide a confidential number so that only a person with your phone s lock...

Page 78: ...l Phone Book options menu The Erased notification displays along with the name number and location of the erased entry TCUKPI VJG PVGTPCN 2JQPG QQM See Erasing Your Internal Phone Book on page 98 5GV 5RGGF KCN For each name entered in the Internal Phone Book one of the programmed numbers should be designated as the speed dial number 1 From Standby mode find the number that you want to change by pr...

Page 79: ...o memory locations 1 through 9 Two Touch Dialing Press and release the first associated digit key and then press and hold the second digit key applies to memory locations 10 through 99 Three Touch Dialing Press and release the first associated digit key then press and release the second digit key then press and hold the third digit key applies to memory locations 100 through 229 Four Digit Dialing...

Page 80: ...e for Roadside Assistance To access these services 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Phone Book 3 Press for Services 4 Press the associated digit key to select an option For Customer Care press and then to connect For Directory Assistance press and then to connect For Prepaid Calling Services press and then to connect For Roadside Assistance press and then to connect Shift Shift Space T...

Page 81: ... and press to access that option Calendar has the following options 1 Today 2 Month View 3 Jump To Date 4 To Do List 5 Countdown 6 Alarm Clock 7 World Clock 6QFC You can schedule up to nine events for the current day indicating each event s start and end time You can even have your phone s Calendar alert you before an event is to start Events scheduled for future dates automatically appear on your...

Page 82: ...Q XKGY CP GXGPV 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Calendar 3 Press for Today 4 Use the navigation keys to display all of an events information If you have more than one event use the navigation keys to display more events 6Q FF FKV QT TCUG XGPVU 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Calendar 3 Press for Today If you have more than one event scheduled press the to display all even...

Page 83: ... 8KGY CU HQNNQYU 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Calendar 3 Press for Month View Remember the current date is highlighted Use the navigation keys to select the month and day 6Q XKGY C UEJGFWNGF GXGPV VQ CFF C PGY GXGPV QT VQ GFKV QT GTCUG CP GXGPV QP QWT CNGPFCT 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Calendar 3 Press for View Month The current date is highlighted Use the navigat...

Page 84: ...l of these options work as described above WOR 6Q CVG Jump To Date allows you to specify the calendar date you want to view Once at your desired date you can enter edit and erase events in your calendar 7UKPI WOR 6Q CVG 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Calendar 3 Press for Jump To Date 4 Enter the date using the digit keys 5 Press to display the Calendar and jump to the date you select...

Page 85: ...nter the time and date and press 7 Using the navigation keys set the priority for a To Do List item Your choices are High and Low 8 Press to save your prioritized To Do List item 6Q XKGY GFKV CFF QT GTCUG 6Q Q KUV KVGOU 1 Press for the Main menu 2 Press for Calendar 3 Press for To Do List 4 Using the navigation keys find the To Do List item you want to change and press 5 Press the digit key corres...

Page 86: ...V QT EQWPVT 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Calendar 3 Press for World Clock 4 Use the navigation keys to find the current time in one of the following 24 time zones time zones are identified by one or more cities states regions or countries in a time zone 5 Press to return to Calendar or to return to Standby mode San Francisco Denver Arizona Chicago Mexico New York D C Caracas Buenos...

Page 87: ...ing until January 1 2000 4 Press to display options 5 Press to enter a New Item 6 Enter the name of your new Count Down To input text and characters refer to Entering text numbers or symbols on page 107 Press when complete 7 Enter the date and time that you want to Count Down to or from For example if today s date is November 23 1999 and you want to know how many months days and hours are left bef...

Page 88: ... QYP 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Calendar 3 Press for Countdown Count Down timers display in order of least amount of time passed since the Count Down was started and least amount of time remaining until the specified date ...

Page 89: ...se Daily or No Repeat for the alarm 6 Enter the date and time for the alarm Use the volume key on the side of the phone to select AM or PM or press for AM or for PM Note that no date setting is available for a Daily alarm 7 Press to save the alarm setting Your phone returns to the Alarm menu showing the date and time of each alarm that is set 6Q GFKV QT GTCUG C RTQITCOOGF NCTO 1 Press to display t...

Page 90: ...t then choose Daily or No Repeat for the alarm and enter the new date and time for the alarm Use the volume keys on the side of the phone to select AM or PM or press for AM or for PM 7 Press to save the new alarm setting Your phone returns to the Alarm menu showing the date and time of each alarm that is set ...

Page 91: ... negative 5 Use the navigation keys or to set the operator for your calculation Your choices are addition subtraction x multiplication division 6 Press digit keys to enter the second number of your calculation 7 Press to perform the calculation and see the result or 8 You can continue to perform calculations with the same operator or change the operator and continue your calculations Every time th...

Page 92: ...you 5 Choose whether to activate the One Touch Access feature 4GXKGYKPI 5RTKPV 2 5 8QKEGOCKN OGUUCIGU To review voicemail messages from Standby mode use One Touch Access see below or 1 Press to display the Messages menu 2 Press for Voicemail The screen displays Voicemail New 3 Press to listen to voicemail messages to reset the display icon for voicemail messages if desired The system resets the co...

Page 93: ...ndby mode the ringer sounds unless turned off and the screen displays New Voicemail New Text New Page or New BrowserMsg The message indicator displays and remains on the screen until you listen to the new voicemail message or read the new Wireless Web message text message or numeric page 4GEGKXKPI C OGUUCIG YJKNG QP C ECNN If you receive a new text message or numeric page while on a voice call the...

Page 94: ...ed message type in the menu 2 Press for Page Text or for Browser Msg A list of messages displays An exclamation point next to an entry indicates an urgent message A check mark next to an entry indicates that you have read the message 3 Use the scroll keys to scroll the list of messages 4 When the message displays press to review the message While reviewing the message the scroll keys operate like ...

Page 95: ...no Internal Phone Book match Press to Erase the message Press to review the Next message Press to review the Previous message Press to extract a phone number that was included by the sender of the message If more than one number was included by the sender then a list of the numbers is presented to you and you can extract the one you want 2 Press to return to the previous screen Note If the message...

Page 96: ...ons 6 Press to erase the message or to return to the Messages menu TCUKPI CNN 2CIG 6GZV QT 9KTGNGUU 9GD OGUUCIGU You can erase all text numeric page messages or all Wireless Web messages To erase all Page Text messages or all MiniBrowser messages 1 Press to display the Messages menu 2 Press for Erase 3 Press for Page Text or for BrowserMsg 4 A confirmation displays Press to erase all messages or t...

Page 97: ...l Erase old messages At 100 capacity the screen displays a text notification and rejects additional incoming messages until you erase the stored messages GUUCIGU CPF QEM OQFG Incoming messages are received even when your phone is in Lock mode However the screen will display the time and date of the message but you cannot access the message To access the message unlock the phone to proceed ...

Page 98: ...ons 1 Lock phone 2 Change the lock code 3 Program special numbers 4 Erase your Internal Phone Book 5 Reset phone QEM OQFG Locking the phone limits all outgoing calls except calls to the three hard coded emergency numbers 911 911 and 911 the three user programmable special numbers and the Sprint PCS Customer Care number which is You can lock the phone manually during use or set the phone to lock au...

Page 99: ...ew four digit lock code by pressing the digit keys 6 Press to save the new lock code or to exit Note Your phone does not allow viewing of the lock code unless you know the lock code this is for obvious security reasons So if you change the lock code be sure to write down the new code and keep it for your reference QEMKPI VJG RJQPG The Security menu allows you to lock the phone manually or automati...

Page 100: ...k code to unlock the phone and then dial the phone number To place an outgoing call in Lock mode To call an emergency or special number enter the number and then press To place normal outgoing calls press to display the lock code screen and then enter the lock code When the Standby screen displays enter the phone number and then press 5RGEKCN PWODGTU Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the option of st...

Page 101: ...PI URGEKCN PWODGTU KP QEM OQFG To dial special numbers in Lock mode 1 Enter the special number by dialing it as you normally would using the digit keys 2 Press to place the call 4GUGVVKPI QWT RJQPG Resetting the phone returns all setup options to the factory default settings and erases your Call Logs All of your important personal settings Internal Phone Book Voice Dial recordings Voice Memos Mess...

Page 102: ...d in your Internal Phone Book This is useful if you want to give your phone to a friend or family member Here s how to do it 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Setup Tool 3 Press for Security and enter your current lock code 4 Press for Erase Phone Book A confirmation message displays explaining that you will erase the entire Internal Phone Book 5 Press to erase the Internal Phone Book o...

Page 103: ...e phone consolidates those logs and stores only the most recent call from or to the same number You can also erase your call log lists easily see Erasing Call Logs on page 100 In addition to Incoming Outgoing and Missed lists your phone maintains three airtime logs See Reviewing airtime on page 101 for information on this useful feature Note You can quickly access your last five incoming outgoing ...

Page 104: ...wing this information you can press for more options talk save to your phone book or prepend the number 5 Press to exit the Call Logs list and return to the previous screen TCUKPI CNN QIU You can erase any of the three lists Outgoing Incoming or Missed calls or you can easily erase all three lists at once Here s how to do it 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Call Logs 3 Press for Erase ...

Page 105: ...outgoing since your phone was placed into service This airtime log is kept for historical and maintenance reasons and cannot be erased To view your airtime measurements 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Calls 3 Press for Air Time 4 The following three options are available Press for Total The screen displays the total number of calls and the total airtime for all calls since you set thi...

Page 106: ... present to wireless phone users and have removed most graphics Each time you launch the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser the phone will connect to the Internet through the Sprint PCS Wireless Web and the service indicator icon will appear on the display Any time the service indicator icon is visible on the display you are connected to the Sprint PCS Wireless Web and will be invoiced accordingly Ra...

Page 107: ...ompted when you enter or exit the browser Prompt To End You will see the prompt only when you exit the browser 5 Press to save your setting or to cancel CWPEJKPI VJG 5RTKPV 2 5 9KTGNGUU 9GD TQYUGT Note The first time you use the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser you will be required to go through a security setup process that takes approximately three to five minutes Please follow the on screen prom...

Page 108: ...iniBrowser is dependent on the service provider content To view additional text use the scroll keys 5RTKPV 2 5 9KTGNGUU 9GD TQYUGT 1PG 6QWEJ EEGUU Your phone allows you to have One Touch Access to the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser This is done from the Standby mode by pressing the key 6Q GPF VJG 5RTKPV 2 5 9KTGNGUU 9GD TQYUGT 5GUUKQP Simply press to exit the MiniBrowser If the Prompt to end or P...

Page 109: ... soft keys and are located below the bottom line of the display 6JG KPK TQYUGT UQHV MG U At the bottom of the MiniBrowser display is a solid bar which contains browser commands Soft keys and below the solid bar are used to execute the commands These two keys are called soft keys because their function changes depending on where you are in the MiniBrowser software Here s how the keys work in the Mi...

Page 110: ...one page Pressing and holding it backs you up to the Home page Clears out entered text or numbers When entering numbers or text press to clear the last number letter or symbol Press and hold to completely clear the input field 6 Numbered Keys 0 9 If the items on a page are numbered you can use these keys to select them 7 Asterisk Shift Key This is the shift key Press before entering text to create...

Page 111: ...hange between the characters represented by each key 0WODGTU CPF 5 ODQN PVT Numbers and symbols are entered by changing to the appropriate Input Mode and pressing the soft key for the symbol you want or the digit key of the number you want 6 s 6GZV PVT T9word T9 Text Input enables you to easily enter text T9 for text on 9 keys requires only one key press per letter and quickly recognizes the most ...

Page 112: ... if the site you are using supports this feature the phone number may be highlighted and the left soft key will appear as Call In most cases you can also use the key to call the number The Wireless Web Browser connection will be terminated when you initiate the call After you end the call your phone will return to Standby mode 4GEGKXKPI C RJQPG ECNN YJKNG WUKPI VJG 5RTKPV 2 5 9KTGNGUU 9GD TQYUGT Y...

Page 113: ...o mark 2 Press and hold A list of options appears 3 Select Mark Site 4 If the page has a title it will be automatically used for the name of the bookmark You can also change the bookmark name Selecting Save will save the name and add the page to your list of bookmarks 5 A message will appear confirming that the bookmark was added to the list Select OK to return to the screen that you marked to res...

Page 114: ...data involving a wide variety of Windows software applications Refer to your data kit manual for instructions to set up your computing device Note Your phone must be on the Sprint PCS Wireless Network to use Sprint PCS Wireless Web services GVVKPI 5VCTVGF Purchase a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Kit sold separately Connect your laptop PC to your Sprint PCS Phone by using the serial data cable...

Page 115: ...luded in your Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Kit The software is designed to take you through the installation process step by step See the software user guide for more detailed information on installation 2NCEKPI C ECNN 1 Make sure the data cable is connected properly 2 Open the application on your computer and place the call through the application on your computer The phone will display the...

Page 116: ...omeone tries to reach you during a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection call you phone will behave like it is turned OFF depending on your service callers will probably get your voicemail If you subscribe to Call Waiting it will automatically be deactivated whenever you place or receive a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Call 4GEGKXKPI C 9KTGNGUU 9GD EQPPGEVKQP ECNN When you have an incoming Wirel...

Page 117: ... The screen displays No incoming voice calls can be received Your phone then returns to Standby mode and displays Fax Only or Data Only above the greeting Note Once you have set your phone s mode to incoming fax or data calls only you cannot receive regular voice calls until you change back to Voice See Changing your phone back to voice calling on page 114 7 In the communications program on your P...

Page 118: ...g data fax calls can be received Your phone then returns to Standby mode PFKPI C ECNN Some of the normal ways to end a call like closing the phone will not end a Sprint PCS Wireless Web call Always close the connection through the application on your computer Your phone will return to Standby mode Disconnecting the data cable or turning off your phone will also end a wireless web connection call b...

Page 119: ...you With the Wireless Web Messaging capability that s already available on every Sprint PCS Phone you can get Internet updates at the times you choose You decide the updates you want using personalization options on your My Yahoo page Along with stock quotes and news headlines you ll be able to receive weather reports e mail sports scores and more ...

Page 120: ...PCXKICVKQP To access a menu option press and then press the scroll keys to scan menu options Press the associated digit key to select the desired option If you know the number of the option you want to select simply press and then press the associated digit key to select the desired option You do not have to scroll through the list or display an option in order to select it Note Closing the phone ...

Page 121: ... QWT 2JQPG U CKP OGPW Main menu Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 ...

Page 122: ...um strength and one line indicates least strength 7PFGTUVCPFKPI 2QYGT 5CXG OQFG If you re trying to use your Sprint PCS Phone in an area where the signal is too weak the Power Save feature will automatically activate to conserve battery power when you ve been unable to pick up a signal for 15 minutes If your phone is on it will periodically recheck service availability or you can do so yourself ma...

Page 123: ...standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements NCRP The design of the phone complies with these updated standards Of course if you want to limit RF exposure even further than the updated standard you can choose to control the duration of your calls and operate your phone in the most power efficient manner Observe the following RF safety preca...

Page 124: ...cations Remember to always turn your phone on and check for adequate signal strength before placing a call CKPVCKPKPI QWT RJQPG U RGCM RGTHQTOCPEG To operate your phone properly that is to maintain safe and satisfactory service you should follow these rules Hold the phone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder Do not hold bend or twist the phone antenna at any time Do not use the phone...

Page 125: ...hicle the phone will not damage property or injure anyone For example airbags inflate very quickly and with great force Serious injury may result if you have placed your phone in the area of deployment of an air bag and the bag inflates QNNQYKPI UCHGV IWKFGNKPGU To operate your phone safely and efficiently you should always follow any special guidelines in a given area and turn your phone off in a...

Page 126: ...s with signs indicating that two way radios should be turned off Construction crews use remote controlled RF devices to set off explosives Turn off your phone when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere It is rare but your phone or its accessories could generate sparks Sparks could cause an explosion or a fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Areas with a potentially e...

Page 127: ...ipment added to your vehicle to determine whether its systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals and to determine appropriate safety precautions You must consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing aids to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals and the appropriate safety precautions to take with such devices For ...

Page 128: ... PQVKEG The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment The FCC can require you to stop using the telephone if such interference cannot be eliminated KSWGHKGF 2GVTQNGWO CU Lastly vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard NFPA 58 For a copy of this standard contact the Nation...

Page 129: ...ce to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient Relocate the receiving anten...

Page 130: ...not use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas such as a bathroom When a battery charger is not in use disconnect it from the power source Never dispose of the battery by incineration fire Keep the metal contacts at the battery base clean Do not attempt to disassemble or short circuit the battery as injuries or burns may result You may need to recharge the battery if it h...

Page 131: ...g and periodically recharge your Li Ion batteries CVVGT FKURQUCN CPF TGE ENKPI You must follow these instructions when disposing of or recycling the battery Do not dispose of the battery in a fire the cell may explode You must follow the regulations in your area regarding disposal of batteries Do not open or puncture the battery the released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eye...

Page 132: ...ractable user replaceable 5RTKPV 2 5 2JQPG YKVJ 5VCPFCTF CVVGT ZVGPFGF CVVGT Dimensions H x W x D 3 5 x 2 0 x 1 1 inches 3 5 x 2 0 x 1 2 inches 88 x 50 x 27 mm 88 x 50 x 30 mm Weight 4 5 oz 128 g 5 5 oz 157 g Volume 121 cc 132 cc Talk Time Digital up to 3 hours up to 5 hours Talk Time Analog up to 50 mins up to 90 mins or or Standby Time Digital up to 120 hours up to 9 days Standby Time Analog up ...

Page 133: ...2 reception 20 118 Any Key Answer 29 area codes 42 Auto Answer mode 112 Automatic hyphenation 41 Automatic storage 29 back up one menu level 18 Backlight 13 50 51 117 Battery 22 24 34 118 124 126 128 life 34 performance 126 strength 20 22 disposal and recycling 127 installing and removing 23 Protecting your 126 recharge 126 127 replace 126 specifications 124 128 Standard 128 Extended 128 storing 1...

Page 134: ...49 50 52 111 117 128 Display indicators 21 Software and hardware version 52 top line of the display 13 21 26 your phone number 38 dropped calls 34 DTMF 41 45 Eearpiece volume 30 electronic devices 123 emergency 65 94 96 Emergency and Special Numbers call an emergency or special number 96 Emergency dialing 65 entering a phone number 14 Entering text numbers or symbols alphabetical 107 numbers and s...

Page 135: ...istance charges 31 make calls 38 121 Manual pause dialing 44 46 manually dial a number using a pause s 46 melody tones 29 53 55 57 Memory 27 66 75 93 Menu 116 117 access a menu option 116 back up one menu level 18 navigating a menu 14 MENU Key 18 106 Messages 14 55 88 90 93 97 106 116 117 incoming message calls 55 kinds of messages 89 Message indicator 22 Messages and Lock mode 93 Messages Key 14 ...

Page 136: ...ng volume Adjusting ring volume 30 Ringer 22 29 30 53 57 72 92 117 Mute the ringer 15 silence the ringer 28 30 Roam 57 117 Roaming 22 32 33 117 Call Guard 33 117 Cellular roaming 34 leave a Sprint PCS Service Area 34 manual roaming 31 roaming agreements 22 31 5 Safety Considerations Cautions 124 explosive atmosphere 122 flying 122 Following safety guidelines 121 performance and safety 118 Radio fr...

Page 137: ...ing your Sprint PCS Phone on and off 20 Two Touch Dialing 75 7 unlock your phone 3 8 Version 52 117 vibrate 22 Vibrate 28 29 54 56 view your phone number from Standby mode 38 Voice calling experience 34 Voice Memo 16 34 59 97 recording 58 reviewing 59 Voice Memo Key 16 Voice volume Adjusting voice volume 30 Voice Activated Dialing 17 34 erase all Voice Dialing entries 64 Tips on recording names 60...

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