Samsung SPH A500 User Manual

Online User’s Guide  
Dual-Band Tri Mode PCS Phone  
Model SPH-A500  
LMA500_080602_F1  
Silent Mode ................................................................................................................ 31  
Changing the Greeting.............................................................................................. 32  
Changing the Backlight Time Length ..................................................................... 32  
Changing the Display Screen.................................................................................... 33  
Airplane Mode............................................................................................................ 33  
Launch Pad Settings.................................................................................................. 34  
Screen Savers ............................................................................................................. 35  
Changing the Contrast.............................................................................................. 35  
Setting Your Phone’s Security............................................................. 36  
Accessing the Security Menu..................................................................................... 37  
Locking Your Phone.................................................................................................. 37  
Unlocking Your Phone.............................................................................................. 37  
Changing the Lock Code........................................................................................... 38  
Calling in Lock Mode ................................................................................................ 38  
Restricting Calls......................................................................................................... 38  
Using Special Numbers............................................................................................. 39  
Erasing the Internal Phone Book............................................................................. 39  
Erase Content............................................................................................................. 39  
Resetting Your Phone................................................................................................ 40  
Reset Camera............................................................................................................. 40  
Security Features for PCS VisionSM........................................................................... 40  
Automating Your PCS Vision Password................................................................ 40  
Signing In and Out of PCS Vision Services......................................................... 41  
Controlling Your Roaming Experience .............................................. 42  
Understanding Roaming.......................................................................................... 43  
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode ........................................................................... 44  
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard ................................................... 45  
Navigating Through Menus ................................................................. 47  
Menu Navigation....................................................................................................... 48  
Menu Structure.......................................................................................................... 48  
Viewing the Menus .................................................................................................... 49  
Managing Call History .......................................................................... 55  
Viewing History.......................................................................................................... 56  
Call History Options................................................................................................... 56  
Making a Call From Call History.............................................................................. 57  
Saving a Phone Number From Call History ............................................................ 57  
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History .................................................... 58  
Erasing Call History................................................................................................... 58  
Using the Internal Phone Book ........................................................... 59  
Internal Phone Book Entry Options......................................................................... 60  
Selecting a Character Input Mode............................................................................ 60  
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input............................................................ 61  
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad ....................................................... 61  
Entering Symbols and Numbers........................................................................... 62  
Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry............................................................... 62  
Finding Internal Phone Book Entries...................................................................... 63  
Adding a Phone Number to an Internal Phone Book Entry................................... 64  
Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry’s Phone Number....................................... 64  
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry ....................................................................... 65  
Secret Internal Phone Book Entries ......................................................................... 65  
Dialing PCS Services.................................................................................................. 66  
Personal Organizer................................................................................ 67  
Adding an Event to the Scheduler ............................................................................ 68  
Event Alerts................................................................................................................. 68  
Event Alert Menu ....................................................................................................... 69  
Viewing Events and Event Options ........................................................................... 69  
Erasing a Day’s Events.............................................................................................. 69  
Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu ........................................................................... 70  
Purging Events .......................................................................................................... 70  
Purging All Events..................................................................................................... 70  
Using the Calculator.................................................................................................. 70  
World Time ................................................................................................................ 71  
Countdown................................................................................................................. 71  
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services................................................... 73  
Using Voice-Activated Dialing................................................................................... 74  
Erasing All Voice Dial Tags....................................................................................... 75  
Voice Recognition...................................................................................................... 76  
Digit Dial................................................................................................................ 77  
Recording Memos...................................................................................................... 79  
Memo Options............................................................................................................ 80  
Erasing a Memo ........................................................................................................ 80  
Erasing All Memos..................................................................................................... 81  
PCS Service Features: The Basics ..................................................... 83  
Using Voicemail......................................................................................................... 84  
Setting Up Your Voicemail .................................................................................... 84  
Voicemail Notification........................................................................................... 84  
New Voicemail Message Alerts............................................................................... 85  
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages.................................................................... 85  
Voicemail Options.................................................................................................. 86  
Clearing the Message Icon .................................................................................... 88  
Using Caller ID .......................................................................................................... 88  
Responding to Call Waiting...................................................................................... 89  
Making a Three-Way Call......................................................................................... 89  
Using Call Forwarding .............................................................................................. 90  
PCS VisionSM ........................................................................................... 91  
Browsing the Web on Your Phone............................................................................ 92  
Launching the Web ............................................................................................... 92  
Your User Name..................................................................................................... 92  
Net Guard............................................................................................................... 93  
Browsing the Web .................................................................................................. 93  
Setting Up a Web Connection ............................................................................... 97  
Messaging .................................................................................................................. 98  
Message Types........................................................................................................ 98  
PCS Messages............................................................................................................. 98  
Erasing All Messages.............................................................................................. 98  
Signing Up for Web Updates ................................................................................. 98  
PCS Short Mail........................................................................................................... 99  
Using PCS Short Mail............................................................................................ 99  
Email........................................................................................................................ 101  
Using PCS Email ................................................................................................. 101  
Accessing PCS Email Messages........................................................................... 101  
Composing PCS Email Messages........................................................................ 101  
Chat .......................................................................................................................... 102  
Pictures..................................................................................................................... 104  
Ringers..................................................................................................................... 106  
Screen Savers ........................................................................................................... 108  
Games....................................................................................................................... 110  
PCS Business ConnectionSM Personal Edition ...................................................... 111  
PCS Vision FAQs....................................................................................................... 112  
PCS Voice CommandSM ....................................................................... 113  
Getting Started With PCS Voice Command............................................................ 114  
Creating Your Own Address Book ........................................................................... 114  
Making a Call With PCS Voice Command............................................................. 115  
Accessing Information Using PCS Voice Command............................................. 115  
SECTION 4: Safety Guidelines and  
Warranty Information .................................................... 116  
Safety ..................................................................................................... 117  
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception................................................................. 118  
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone.............................................. 119  
Caring for the Battery.............................................................................................. 122  
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice...................................... 123  
Owner’s Record........................................................................................................ 125  
User Guide Proprietary Notice................................................................................. 125  
Manufacturer’s Warranty................................................................... 126  
Manufacturer’s Warranty........................................................................................ 127  
Welcome to Sprint  
print built the largest all-PCS nationwide network with advanced  
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multimedia services and clear calls, reaching more than 230 million  
people for clarity you can see and hear. We built our network to give you  
what we believe you really want from a wireless phone, clear sound, private  
conversations and time-saving features.  
But with Sprint, you can do something even more far-reaching – simplify  
your life. Our advanced technology is designed to grow with your  
communications needs so that one day you'll be able to rely entirely on your  
PCS Phone to stay connected.  
This guide will familiarize you with our technology and with your new  
PCS Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. If you have already  
reviewed the Start Here Guide, which was packaged with your new phone,  
then you're ready to explore the advanced features outlined in this guide.  
If you have not read your Start Here Guide, go to Section One - Getting  
Started. This section provides all the information you need to quickly  
activate your phone, set up your voicemail and much more. It also contains  
information on how to contact Sprint should you have questions about  
service, want to purchase additional products or services, or just to check  
your account balance.  
Thank you for choosing Sprint.  
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Introduction to this  
Online User’s Guide  
his Online User’s Guide introduces you to PCS Service and all the  
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features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:  
Section 1: Getting Started  
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone  
Section 3: Using PCS Service Features  
Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information  
Throughout the guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts  
and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and  
service. The Table of Contents and Index will help you locate specific  
information quickly.  
You'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 turn to that page. Follow the  
instructions in that section and you'll be ready to use your phone in no time.  
Tip: You can print out this guide to keep on hand or view it online. If you're  
viewing it online, simply click on a topic in the Table of Contents or on any  
page reference within a section to go directly to that topic.  
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Section 1  
Getting Started  
Section 1  
Getting Started  
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1A  
Setting Up Service  
In This Section  
Getting Started With PCS Service  
Setting Up Voicemail  
Getting Help  
his section walks you through the basics of setting up service for  
your PCS Phone, including unlocking and activating your phone,  
setting up your voicemail and how to contact Sprint for assistance with  
your PCS Service.  
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Section 1: Getting Started  
1A: Setting Up Service  
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Getting Started With PCS Service  
Determine If Your Phone Is Already Activated  
If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint Store, it  
probably has been activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone.  
If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Start Here Guide  
included with your phone.  
Unlocking Your Phone  
Follow these steps to unlock your phone:  
1. Press and hold  
for a few seconds to turn the phone on.  
2. Highlight Unlock and press  
.
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. For security purposes, the code is not  
visible as you type.  
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either  
your Social Security number or PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If none of  
these work, call PCS Customer Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).  
Activating Your Phone  
To activate your phone, follow the directions in the Start Here Guide that  
was included with your phone. Or visit http://activate.sprintpcs.com and  
activate your phone online.  
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Setting Up Your Voicemail  
All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred to  
voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will  
want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your  
PCS Phone is activated.  
To set up voicemail:  
1. Press and hold  
.
2. Follow the system prompts to create your pass code, record your  
greeting, record your name announcement and choose whether to  
activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature that lets you press one  
key to access messages and bypasses the need for you to enter your  
pass code).  
Note: The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affilitate areas.  
Getting Help  
Visit Our Web Site  
Stop by www.sprintpcs.com to get up-to-date information on PCS  
Services, options and more.  
You can also:  
Review coverage maps  
Learn how to use voicemail  
Access your account information  
Purchase accessories  
Add additional options to your service plan  
Check out frequently asked questions  
And more  
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PCS Customer Solutions  
Claire, your virtual service representative is also available to assist you  
24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visit her at www.sprintpcs.com by  
logging on and clicking on Claire’s Directory for Service Solutions.  
Receiving Automated Invoicing Information  
For your convenience, your phone gives you free access to invoicing  
information on your PCS Account. This information includes balance  
due, payment received, invoicing cycle and the amount of minutes used  
since your last invoicing cycle. Follow these steps to access this  
information:  
Press  
.
Note: This service may not be available in all Affiliate markets.  
PCS Directory Assistance  
PCS Directory Assistance provides a variety of services, including  
residential, business and government listings; assistance with local or  
long-distance calls; movie listings; hotel, restaurant and shopping  
information and major local event information. There is a per call  
charge and you will be billed for airtime.  
Press  
.
PCS Operator Services  
PCS Operator Services can provide assistance in placing collect calls or  
calls billed to a local telephone calling card or a third party.  
Press  
.
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us  
online at www.sprintpcs.com.  
Note: PCS Operator Services may not be available in all  
Affiliate markets.  
Section 1: Getting Started  
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Section 2  
Understanding Your  
Phone  
Section 2  
Understanding Your Phone 13  
 
Section 2A  
Your PCS Phone: The Basics  
In This Section  
Front View of Phone  
Viewing the Display Screen  
Features of Your Phone  
Turning Your Phone On and Off  
Using the Battery and Charger  
Displaying Your Phone Number  
Making and Answering Calls  
our PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and  
expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information  
that are important to you. This section will guide you through the basics of  
your phone and you’ll be on your way to using it in no time.  
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Front View of Phone  
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1. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal strength by  
displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal  
strength.  
2. Headset Jack: (located in the upper back corner of the phone.)  
Allows you to plug in an optional headset for safe and convenient  
hands-free conversations.  
3. Volume Up/Down Key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in  
standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during  
a call. They can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate  
through the different menu options. To mute the ringer during an  
incoming call, press the Volume Key up or down.  
4. One Touch Internet Access Key: Allows you to have internet access,  
with the press of a button. When pressed, the PCS Wireless Web  
browser is automatically started.  
5. OK Key: Pressing  
when navigating through a menu accepts the  
highlighted choice in the menu. Pressing  
automatically dials your voicemail.  
for a few seconds  
6. TALK: Place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to  
enter the Outgoing call log. If you press and hold the key down you  
will initiate Voice Recognition.  
7. Numeric Keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and  
characters.  
8. Shift/Asterisk: Enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features.  
In text entry mode, press to change the character input type.  
9. Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used to connect  
any available accessory cables to your phone.  
10. Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the  
different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone.  
11. Battery Indicator: The battery indicator displays the amount of  
remaining battery charge currently available in your phone. When  
all bars are displayed in the battery icon, the phone’s battery is fully  
charged. When they are not displayed, the phone’s battery is  
completely discharged or empty.  
12. Display Screen: The display screen displays all the information  
needed to operate your phone.  
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13. Menu Icon Screen: The menu icon screen is only displayed when you  
have the phone in the “Camera” menu style. If you are in the  
“Nature” menu style, the regular menu items are displayed with  
various pictures.  
14. Antenna: The antenna allows you to send and receive calls and  
information while using your phone. It should be fully extended for  
maximum signal strength.  
15. LED Indicator: The LED is used to notify you of an incoming call or  
new voicemail. It also displays while charging the battery. For more  
information on charging, see "Charging the Battery" on page 23.  
16. Navigation Key: This key allows you to scroll through the phone  
menu options, and provides a shortcut to phone functions from  
Standby Mode.  
17. MenuKey: Displays the first level or Main Menu of options. Press  
again to view the next menu page.  
18. END: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few seconds to turn  
your phone On or Off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone  
to standby mode and cancels your input.  
19. BACK: Deletes characters from the display. When in a menu, press to  
return to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the  
previous screen in the PCS Wireless Web browser.  
20. Space/Pound: Enters the pound [#] character for calling features.  
In text entry mode, press to enter a space.  
21. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to hear you  
clearly when you are speaking to them.  
22. Power Interface Connector: The power interface connector is used to  
plug in the charging accessories.  
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Viewing the Display Screen  
Main LCD  
This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your main LCD screen.  
displays your current signal strength.The more lines you  
have, the stronger your signal.  
means your phone cannot find a signal.  
tells you a call is in progress.  
indicates you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, or  
PCS Web Alert messages waiting. Press  
briefly to see a list  
of pending messages or press and hold to dial voicemail box.  
indicates that 3G functionality is active.  
indicates that 3G functionality is dormant or inactive.  
indicates that you are receiving information.  
indicates that you are sending information.  
indicates your phone is in vibrate mode.  
shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown  
fully charged.)  
indicates that position location is active.  
indicates that position location is inactive.  
indicates that TTY option is On.  
indicates that your phone is roaming.  
indicates that your phone is in security mode.  
indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.  
indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1-8.  
Tip: Display indicators let you know when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide  
PCS Network and whether you’re operating in digital or analog mode.  
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External LCD:  
shows your current signal strength.The more lines you have, the  
stronger your signal.  
means your phone cannot find a signal.  
tells you a call is in progress.  
Time/Date is displayed.  
shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully  
discharged.) Icon is animated while charging.  
indicates you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, or PCS Web  
Alert messages waiting.  
indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.  
indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1-8.  
indicates your phone is in vibrate mode.  
indicates that TTY option is On.  
indicates that your phone is in security mode.  
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Features of Your A500  
Congratulations on the purchase of your PCS Phone (SPH-A500). This  
phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable and offers many significant  
features and service options:  
Dual-band Tri-Mode capability provides access to other PCS digital  
and analog networks where Sprint has implemented roaming  
agreements (page 43).  
1X Voice and Data.  
Java enabled for advanced downloadable content.  
Voice Recognition allows you to control your phone with voice  
activated options.  
128x160 pixel, full color with up to 12-lines of graphic LCD display.  
96x64 full graphic external LCD.  
Polyphonic ringers.  
GPS position location enabled.  
WAP 2.0 compliant browser for more internet access.  
PCS VisionSM provides access to the wireless Internet in digital mode  
(page 41).  
PCS Mail and Web Short Mail provide quick and convenient text  
messaging capabilities (page 99).  
PCS Connection Kit offers wireless modem capabilities for your  
personal computer in digital mode.  
PCS Voice CommandSM lets you dial phone numbers by speaking  
someone’s name or the digits in their phone number (page 115).  
Downloadable ringers allow you to personalize your phone with  
distinct ringers (page 106).  
The built-in scheduler lets you schedule alerts to remind you of  
important events (page 67).  
Each phone book entry can store up to six phone numbers for a total  
of 250 numbers.  
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Turning Your Phone ON and OFF  
Turning Your Phone ON  
To turn your phone on, press  
for a few seconds.  
Once your phone is ON, it displays “Looking for Service” indicating that  
your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it  
automatically enters Standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point,  
you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.  
If your phone is unable to find a 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  
PCS Service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned ON).  
Tip: The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when  
you are in an area where there is no signal.  
Turning Your Phone OFF  
Press  
for a few seconds until you see the powering down  
animation on the display screen.  
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery  
is charging).  
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Using the Battery  
Battery Capacity  
Your PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows  
you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery  
provides approximately 2.5 hours of continuous digital talk time  
(1 hour in analog) or approximately 216 hours of continuous digital  
standby time (15 hours in analog).  
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 every 30 seconds and then powers down.  
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode and  
browser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times.  
Tip: Be sure to charge your phone’s battery and watch your indicator to  
ensure your levels are okay.  
Installing the Battery  
Your PCS Phone comes with a LiIon battery. Follow these steps to  
install it:  
1. Place the battery on the back of the phone, making sure that the  
plastic tabs are aligned with the corresponding holes in the phone.  
2. Gently push the battery down until it snaps into place.  
Removing the Battery  
To remove your battery for charging or for another reason, follow these  
easy steps:  
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers  
or messages.  
2. Push the battery release latch up and pull the battery away from the  
phone at a 45 degree angle.  
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Charging the Battery  
Your PCS Phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should charge  
the battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone.  
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level  
becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you’ll lose  
everything 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 (  
warning tone.  
) blinks and t he phone sounds a  
Always use a Sprint-approved desktop charger, travel adapter or vehicle  
power adapter to charge your battery.  
Warning! Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your  
phone and void the warranty.  
It is vital that you use only the Sprint-approved Travel Adapter  
specifically designed for your phone. Use of unauthorized accessories  
could damage your phone and invalidate your warranty.  
To use the travel adapter provided with your phone:  
1. Plug the adapter in the wall and the other end into the power  
interface adapter on the bottom of the phone.  
A red light and animated battery icon on the phone lets you know the  
battery is charging.  
A green light on the phone lets you know the battery is at least 90  
percent charged.  
It takes about 4 hours to fully recharge a completely rundown battery.  
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Displaying Your Phone Number  
Just in case you forget your phone number, your PCS Phone can  
remind you.  
To display your phone number:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Phone Book.  
for My Phone #.  
Making and Answering Calls  
Making Calls  
Your PCS Phone offers many different ways to make calls, including  
PCS Voice CommandSM (page 114), Speed Dialing (page 26) and using  
Call History (page 55).  
To make a call using your keypad:  
1. Make sure your phone is on.  
2. Enter a phone number. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press  
to erase one digit at a time. Press and hold  
entire number.)  
3. Press . (To make calls when you are roaming and Call Guard  
is enabled, press to acknowledge roaming rates. (See "To  
Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:" on page 45.)  
4. When you’re finished, press or close the flip.  
to erase the  
Tip: When making calls off the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network,  
always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).  
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Answering Calls  
1. Make sure your phone is on. If your phone is off, incoming calls go  
to voicemail.  
2. When a call comes in, answer the call by opening the flip. Depending  
on your settings, your PCS Phone notifies you of incoming calls in  
the following ways:  
The phone rings or vibrates.  
The LED flashes.  
The backlight illuminates.  
The screen displays an incoming call message.  
If available, the phone number of the caller is displayed.  
If the phone number is in your Internal Phone Book, the Phone  
Book entry’s name is displayed.  
The image assigned to the entry is displayed.  
The following option is also displayed.  
to Silence Ringer.  
Depending on your settings, you may also answer incoming calls simply  
by opening the phone or by pressing any digit. (To answer a call when  
you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled, you must press  
to  
answer the call. (See "To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:" on  
page 45.)  
Note: If your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to voicemail.  
3. To disconnect the call, press  
or close the flip.  
Missed Call Notification  
When an incoming call is not answered, the number of missed calls  
along with the last caller’s phone number is displayed on the screen.  
To display the Missed Call log to view the last 10 missed calls:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
for Call History.  
3. Press  
for Missed Calls.  
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Calling Emergency Numbers  
You can place calls to 911 (dial  
and press  
),  
even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted.  
Using One/Two/Three Touch Speed Dialing  
With this feature, you can automatically call Speed Dial entries using  
one key press for locations 1-9, two key presses for locations 10-99, or  
three key presses for locations 100-250.  
To use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 1-9:  
Press and hold the appropriate key for a few seconds. The display  
confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Calling”.  
To use Two-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 10-99:  
1. Press the first digit.  
2. Press and hold the second digit for a few seconds. The display  
confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Calling”.  
To use Three-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 100-250:  
1. Press the first digit.  
2. Press the second digit.  
3. Press and hold the third digit for a few seconds. The display confirms  
that the number has been dialed when it shows “Calling”.  
Dialing Options  
Dialing options are displayed when you enter numbers using the keypad.  
To select an option press  
and the number on the keypad that  
corresponds with the desired choice.  
(1) Talk is used to dial the phone number. (If you are roaming and  
have the Call Guard feature activated, you must then press  
See "To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:" on page 45.)  
(2) Save to save the phone number in your Internal Phone Book.  
(See "Finding Internal Phone Book Entries" on page 63.)  
(3) Find is used to locate and display Internal Phone Book entries  
that contain the numbers entered. (See "Finding Internal Phone  
Book Entries" on page 63.)  
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(4) Hard Pause is used to insert a hard pause.  
(5) 2 Second Pause to insert a 2-second pause.  
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Tip: To speed dial a phone number from the main menu, press and hold the  
Internal Phone Book entry number. If the entry number is two digits, enter  
the first digit, then press and hold the second digit.  
In-Call Options  
During a call, your phone displays menu options in addition to the main  
menu.  
To select an option, highlight it and press  
.
(1) Mute or UnMute Select Mute to mute your phone’s microphone.  
Select Unmute to reactivate the microphone.  
(2) Call History checks your call log for outgoing, incoming, and  
missed calls. You can also erase the logs from this menu.  
(3) Phone Book accesses the Phone Book menu options.  
(4) 3-Way Call allows you to talk to two different people at the same  
time. (For more information, see "Making a Three-Way Call" on  
page 89.)  
(5) Messaging allows you to check for voicemail and notifications.  
(6) Voice Memo allows you to record the current conversation. For  
more information, see "Memo Options" on page 80.  
(7) Planner accesses the Planner menu options which allows you to  
schedule different events.  
(8) Phone Info displays the hardware and software version being  
used.  
End-of-Call Options  
After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is  
not in your Internal Phone Book, the phone number, the duration of the  
call and the following menu options are displayed for 10 seconds. During  
this time you can press  
book.  
to add this number to your internal phone  
Note: The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as  
No ID or Restricted.  
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Section 2B  
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings  
In This Section  
Volume Settings  
Ringer Types  
Selecting Tone Length  
Alert Notification  
Silent Mode  
Changing the Greeting  
Changing the Backlight Settings  
Changing the Display Screen  
Screen Savers  
Changing the Contrast  
his section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best  
suit your requirements. Take a few moments to review these options and  
add or adjust the settings that are right for you.  
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Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings  
To adjust the ringer or key beep volume:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Sounds.  
for Ringer Volume or  
for Key Beep.  
Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in Standby mode or the earpiece  
volume during a call by using the volume keys on the side of your phone.  
Ringer Types  
Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can  
assign ringer types to individual phone book entries, types of calls and  
types of messages.  
Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types.  
Melodies includes a variety of standard musical melodies.  
Downloaded are ringers that have been downloaded right to your  
phone.  
Vibrate alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others.  
Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls  
Your PCS Phone provides a variety of ringer options which allow you to  
customize your ring and volume settings.  
To select a ringer type for voice calls so you recognize when a certain type  
of call is coming in by the ringer:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Sounds.  
for Ringer Type.  
for Voice Calls.  
for With Caller ID or  
for No Caller ID.  
7. Press the navigation button left or right to select Ring Tones,  
Melodies, or Downloaded ringers.  
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8. Press the navigation button down and then left or right to select the  
desired Ringer.  
9. Press  
to Save to exit.  
Selecting Ringer Types for Messages  
To select a ringer type for messages:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Sounds.  
for Ringer Type.  
for Messages.  
for Voicemail or  
for Notification.  
7. Press the navigation button left or right to select Ring Tones,  
Melodies, or Downloaded ringers.  
8. Press the navigation button down and then left or right to select the  
desired Ringer.  
9. Press  
to Save.  
Selecting Ringer Types for Schedule  
To select a ringer type for schedules:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Sounds.  
for Ringer Type.  
for Schedule.  
6. Press the navigation button left or right to select Ring Tones,  
Melodies, or Downloaded ringers.  
7. Press the navigation button down and then left or right to select the  
desired Ringer.  
8. Press  
to Save.  
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Selecting a Tone Length  
Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognitions when dialing  
voicemail or other automated systems.  
To select a tone length:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Sounds.  
for Tone Length.  
5. Select Short or Long using the navigation key.  
6. Press to Save.  
Alert Notification  
To enable or disable alert sounds:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press:  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Sounds.  
for Alerts.  
for Minute Beep.  
for Service.  
for Connect.  
for Disconnect.  
6. Select On or Off using the navigation key and press  
to Save.  
Silent Mode  
There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The  
phone’s Silent Mode allows you to mute all sounds without turning your  
phone off.  
To change your phone’s Silent Mode:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Sounds.  
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4. Press  
for Ringer Volume.  
5. Press  
for Calls.  
6. Press the navigation key to the left until Vibrate or Off is selected.  
7. Press to save.  
Tip: With the flip open, you can also activate Silent Mode by pressing the  
volume down key in Standby mode and choosing Vibrate or Off. To  
deactivate Silent Mode, press the volume up key and select a ringer  
volume from 1-8.  
Changing the Greeting  
The greeting can be up to 14 characters and is displayed on the first line  
of your phone’s display screen in idle mode.  
To change your greeting:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Display.  
for Greeting.  
5. Select Custom using the navigation key and press  
6. Press and hold to clear the existing greeting.  
7. Use the numeric keypad to enter a new custom greeting.  
8. Press to save and exit.  
.
Changing the Backlight Time Length  
The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and  
keypad are backlit after any key press is made.  
To change the backlight setting:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press for  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Display.  
Backlight.  
for LCD,  
5. Press  
for Keypad,  
for Pwr Save  
Mode.  
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6. Use the navigation key to select Flip Open, 30 seconds,  
15 seconds, 8 seconds for the LCD or Flip Open, 30 seconds,  
15 seconds, 8 seconds, or Off for Keypad and Pwr Save Mode.  
7. Press  
to Save.  
Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times.  
Changing the Display Screen  
Your new PCS Phone offers options for what you see on the display screen  
while in standby mode.  
To change the power on or power off display image:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Display.  
for Wall Paper.  
for Local Image or  
for Download images.  
6. Press the navigation key left or right to display Aquarium, World  
Time, Calendar, Launch Pad, or Digital Clock.  
7. Press  
to Save.  
Airplane Mode  
Your new phone offers you the ability of disabling the phone without  
powering it Off. No web functionality or incoming/outgoing calls can be  
received, but all other non-transmitting functions are still accessible.  
This allows you to operate the phone without interfering with sensitive  
electronic devices. To turn the option On/Off:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Airplane Mode.  
to continue.  
5. Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off and press  
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Note: When you exit Airplane mode and return to normal usage, the phone  
will reset itself by turning Off, and then back On.  
Launch Pad Settings  
The launch pad or navigation key automatically launches programs in  
idle mode depending on which way the button is pressed. The default  
setting is:  
Up - Messaging  
Down - Phone Book  
Left - Scheduler  
Right - Voice Memo  
The navigation key can also be customized to launch different  
applications. To modify the default settings:  
1. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Others.  
4. Press  
for Launch Pad.  
5. Press:  
for Up Key.  
for Down Key.  
for Left Key.  
for Right Key.  
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired shortcut  
and press  
.
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Screen Savers  
Your new PCS Phone offers you the option of displaying a screen saver  
while in Standby mode.  
To assign a screen saver:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Downloads.  
for Screen Savers.  
4. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired Screen  
Saver.  
5. Press  
for Set As.  
6. Press  
for Wallpaper.  
Changing the Contrast  
To adjust the contrast on the phone’s display:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Display.  
for Front Contrast.  
5. Press the navigation key left or right to select Lowest, Low, Med,  
High, or Highest.  
6. Press  
to Save.  
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Section 2C  
Setting Your Phone’s Security  
In This Section  
Accessing the Security Menu  
Locking Your Phone  
Unlocking Your Phone  
Using Special Numbers  
Security Features for PCS VisionSM  
y using the security setting on your PCS Phone, you receive peace of  
mind without sacrificing flexibility. With several options available, you  
can customize your phone to meet your personal needs.  
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Accessing the Security Menu  
You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu.  
To access the Security menu:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Security.  
4. Enter your lock code.  
5. The security menu is displayed.  
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either  
your Social Security number or PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If none of  
these work, call PCS Customer Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).  
Locking Your Phone  
When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make  
calls to 911, PCS Customer Solutions or special numbers. If the phone is  
powered Off when it is Locked, it will still be locked when it is powered  
back On. To regain normal functionality, you must enter the lock code.  
To lock your phone:  
1. From the Security menu, press  
for Lock Phone.  
2. Using the navigation key, select Lock Now and press  
.
Unlocking Your Phone  
To unlock your phone:  
1. From the Security menu, press  
for Lock Phone.  
2. Enter your lock code.  
3. Using the navigation key, select Unlocked and press  
.
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Changing the Lock Code  
To change your lock code:  
1. From the Security menu, press  
2. Enter your new lock code and press  
3. Re-enter your new lock code and press  
for Change Lock.  
.
.
Calling in Lock Mode  
You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in  
lock mode.  
To place an outgoing call in lock mode:  
To call an emergency number, special number or PCS Customer  
Solutions, enter the phone number and press  
To place normal outgoing calls, press to display the lock code  
screen. Enter your lock code. Enter the desired phone number and  
press  
.
.
Restricting Calls  
You can restrict which phone numbers you can receive calls from or dial.  
(The Restrict Calls setting does not apply to 911 or PCS Customer  
Solutions.) You can select between the following options:  
Allow All - Allows all calls to be made without any restrictions.  
(Default Setting).  
PBook Only - Allows you to call only the entries saved in the phone  
book. You can receive incoming calls from anyone.  
Special# Only - Allows you to call only the three numbers stored in  
the Special# section in the Security menu. You can receive incoming  
calls from anyone.  
To restrict calls:  
1. Press  
for Main Menu.  
2. Press  
for Settings.  
3. Press  
for Others.  
4. Press  
for Restriction and enter the lock code using the  
keypad.  
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5. Press  
for Outgoing Call.  
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Allow all, PBook  
Only, or Special# Only and Press  
.
Using Special Numbers  
You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your Internal  
Phone Book entries. You can make and receive calls from special numbers  
even when your phone is locked.  
To add or replace a special number:  
1. From the Security menu, press  
for Special #.  
1. Select entry one, two, or three and press  
2. Enter the number using the keypad.  
.
3. Press  
to Save.  
Note: There are no Speed Dial options associated with special numbers.  
Erasing the Internal Phone Book  
To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Internal Phone Book:  
1. From the Security menu, press  
2. Press the navigation key up and select Yes.  
3. Press  
4. Press the navigation key up again to confirm and select Yes.  
5. Press to permanently delete.  
for Erase Pbook.  
.
Erase Content  
Erase Content deletes all saved downloaded content from the phone  
including games, ringers, screen savers, and applications. To erase:  
1. From the Security menu, press  
2. Press the navigation key up and select Yes.  
3. Press  
for Erase Content.  
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Resetting Your Phone  
Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer  
types and display settings. The Internal Phone Book, Call History,  
Scheduler and Messaging are not affected.  
To reset your phone:  
1. From the Security menu, press  
2. Press the navigation key up and select Yes.  
3. Press  
4. Press the navigation key up again to confirm and select Yes.  
5. Press to reset.  
for Reset Phone.  
.
Reset Camera  
The Reset Camera option deletes any images that have been saved to your  
phone using the optional camera accessory. To reset:  
1. From the Security menu, press  
2. Press the navigation key up and select Yes.  
3. Press  
for Reset Camera.  
.
Security Features for PCS VisionSM  
Automating Your PCS Vision Password  
Your phone comes equipped with a password that enables it to  
automatically connect to PCS Vision services automatically. This way,  
you can access PCS Vision Services without having to type a password.  
You can change your password by signing in to www.sprintpcs.com.  
Then, when you enter your new password on the phone, you can choose  
whether the phone should ask for that password each time it connects to  
PCS Vision Services.  
To have your phone request your PCS Vision password each time it  
connects to PCS Vision services:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Internet.  
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4. Press  
for PW Prompt.  
5. Press the navigation key up or down to select Always Ask or Never  
Ask.  
6. Press  
.
Signing In and Out of PCS Vision Services  
You can sign out of PCS Vision Services without turning off your phone,  
however you will not have access to all PCS Vision Services, including  
Web browsing and messaging. Signing out will avoid any charges  
associated with PCS Vision Services. While signed out, you can still place  
or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You  
may sign in again at any time.  
To sign out of PCS Vision Services:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Internet.  
for Sign Out.  
Note: If you are already signed out, it will say “Sign In”.  
5. Read the sign out message using the navigation key to scroll down.  
6. Press  
.
7. Press the navigation key up or down to select Sign Out and press  
.
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Section 2D  
Controlling Your Roaming  
Experience  
In This Section  
Understanding Roaming  
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode  
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard  
oaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you’re off the  
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Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Your new [single band/dual band/  
tri-mode] PCS Phone works anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS  
Network and allows you to roam on [analog and digital] networks virtually  
anywhere in the U.S. where compatible wireless service is available.  
This section explains how roaming works as well as special features that let  
you manage your roaming experience.  
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Understanding Roaming  
Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen  
Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the  
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and roaming. The following chart  
indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone.  
Roaming Indicator  
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network  
Other Digital Networks  
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: You will pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.  
Roaming on Other Digital Networks  
When you’re roaming on other digital networks, your call quality and  
security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls  
while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. You may not be able to  
access certain calling features, such as PCS Vision.  
Roaming on Analog Networks  
When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar  
quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some calling  
features, such as PCS Vision, will be unavailable, you can still make and  
receive calls and access voicemail. You will experience a few differences:  
You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out and  
dropped calls.  
Some calling features which are standard on the enhanced Sprint  
Nationwide PCS Network, such as call waiting, PCS Vision Products  
and Services and direct international dialing, are unavailable.  
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Though callers can leave voicemail messages while you are  
roaming, you will not receive notification until you return to the  
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. While roaming, you should  
periodically check your voicemail box for new messages by dialing  
1+area code+your PCS Phone Number. Press  
when you hear  
your greeting and enter your pass code at the prompt.  
There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and cloning)  
that exist with conventional analog services today.  
Your battery needs recharging sooner when you use your phone for  
analog roaming.  
Note: If you’re on a call when you leave the Sprint Nationwide PCS  
Network and enter an area where roaming is available (whether digital or  
analog), your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you  
think PCS Service is available, turn your phone off and on again to  
reconnect to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.  
Note: When using your phone in analog mode, the handset may feel warm.  
This behavior is normal for analog operation.  
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode  
Your PCS Phone allows you to control your ability to roam. By using the  
Roaming menu option, you determine which signals your phone  
accepts.  
Set Mode  
Choose one of the three different settings (Automatic, Analog, and  
Sprint PCS) to control your roaming experience:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Roaming.  
for Set Mode.  
5. Press the navigation key up or down to select Automatic, Analog, or  
Sprint PCS.  
6. Press  
to Save.  
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Roaming Settings  
Automatic: This setting seeks PCS Service. When PCS Service is  
unavailable, it searches for an alternative system.  
Analog: This setting forces the phone to seek an analog roaming  
system. The previous setting is restored the next time the phone is  
turned on.  
Sprint PCS: This setting allows you to select the Sprint Nationwide  
PCS Network only and prevents roaming on other networks.  
Controlling Roaming Charges Using  
Call Guard  
In addition to the roaming icon, Call Guard alerts you when roaming  
charges apply. This feature makes it easy to manage your roaming  
charges by reminding you when you make or receive roaming calls. It  
also requires you to take additional steps before placing or answering a  
roaming call. These additional steps are not required when you make or  
receive calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.  
To Turn the Call Guard Feature On or Off:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Roaming.  
for Call Guard. Wait briefly until a message prompt  
displays and then disappears from the display screen.  
5. Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off.  
6. Press  
to Save.  
If active, an extra step is required to make or take roaming calls.  
If inactive, no extra step is required to make or take roaming calls.  
Note: Voice Dialing and Speed Dialing are not available when you are  
roaming with Call Guard enabled.  
To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:  
1. From the main menu, dial the eleven-digit number. (You can also  
initiate a call from the Internal Phone Book, Call History or (Sprint  
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PCS Web Messages) and press  
.
2. A message is displayed indicating that roaming rate applies. Press  
to place the call.  
To Answer Incoming Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:  
Remember if the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra  
steps to make and receive roaming calls even if you have selected the  
Analog setting.  
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Section 2E  
Navigating Through Menus  
In This Section  
Menu Navigation  
Menu Structure  
Viewing Menus  
his section is a road map to using your PCS Phone. Every function and  
feature can be accessed through a menu. Take a few moments to learn  
your way around. You’ll find that it makes your phone easier to use.  
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Menu Navigation  
The navigation key on your PCS Phone allows you to scroll through  
menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps  
track of your position in the menu at all times.  
Menu Structure  
Selecting Menu Items  
As you navigate through a menu, the options are highlighted. Select an  
option by highlighting it and pressing  
or by pressing the  
corresponding number on the numeric keypad.  
For example, if you want to view your last incoming call:  
1. From the main menu, press  
2. Press for Incoming Calls. If you have received any calls, they  
are displayed on the screen.  
for Call History.  
Backing Up Within a Menu  
To go to the previous menu:  
Press  
To go to the idle screen:  
Press  
.
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Viewing the Menus  
Menu Diagram  
Menus let you check or change your phone settings. The following  
outline shows your phone’s menu structure.  
1. Call History  
1. Missed Calls  
2. Outgoing Calls  
3. Incoming Calls  
4. Erase History  
1. Missed Calls  
2. Outgoing Calls  
3. Incoming Calls  
4. All Calls  
2. Phone Book  
1. Find  
1. By Name  
2. By Group  
3. By Entry  
2. Add New Entry  
3. Group Setting  
1. Family  
2. Friends  
3. Colleague  
4. VIPs  
4. My Phone #  
5. Services  
1. Account Info  
2. Customer Care  
3. Dir Assist  
3. Messaging  
1. Shortmail  
2. E-mail  
3. Notifications  
4. Web  
1. Connect  
2. Always Auto-connect  
3. Don’t Connect  
5. Downloads  
1. Games  
1. Get New  
2. CyRace  
3. Space Invaders  
4. Monkey Ball  
2. Ringers  
1. Get New  
3. Screen Savers  
1. Get New  
2. Crazy Chicken  
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4. Applications  
1. Get New  
6. Pictures  
1. Camera  
2. Album  
7. Voicemail  
1. Listen  
2. Clear Icon  
8. Voice Tools  
1. Voice Dial  
1. Record Name  
2. Review Names  
3. Adapt Digits  
4. Erase  
1. Erase Names  
1. Yes  
2. No  
2. Reset Digits  
1. Yes  
2. No  
5. Set Active  
1. Talk Only  
2. Talk and Flip  
2. Voice Memo  
1. Record  
2. Review  
3. Erase All  
1. Yes  
2. No  
9. Planner  
1. Today  
2. Scheduler  
3. Task List  
4. Memo Pad  
5. Alarm Clock  
1. Alarm #1  
2. Alarm #2  
3. Alarm #3  
6. Calculator  
7. World Time  
8. Countdown  
0. Settings  
1. Display  
1. Menu Style  
1. Camera  
2. Nature  
2. Wall Paper  
1. Local Image  
1. Digital Clock  
2. Aquarium  
3. World Time  
4. Calendar  
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5. Launch Pad  
2. Download  
3. Greeting  
1. User Name  
2. Custom  
4. Backlight  
1. LCD  
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  
3. Pwr Save Mode  
1. On  
2. Off  
5. Front Contrast  
1. Lowest  
2. Low  
3. Med  
4. High  
5. Highest  
2. Sounds  
1. Ringer Volume  
1. Calls  
1. Off  
2. Vibrate  
3. 1-Beep  
4. Level 1-8  
5. High + Vib  
2. Messages  
1. Off  
2. Vibrate  
3. 1-Beep  
4. Level 1-8  
3. Alarms  
1. Off  
2. Level 1-8  
2. Ringer Type  
1. Voice Calls  
1. With Caller ID  
2. No Caller ID  
2. Messages  
1. Voicemail  
2. Notification  
3. Schedule  
3. Alerts  
1. Minute Beep  
1. On  
2. Off  
2. Service  
1. On  
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2. Off  
3. Connect  
1. On  
2. Off  
4. Disconnect  
1. On  
2. Off  
4. Roam Ringer  
1. Normal  
2. Distinctive  
5. Key Beep  
1. Off  
2. Level 1-8  
6. Tone Length  
1. Short  
2. Long  
7. Power On/Off  
1. On  
2. Off  
3. Internet  
1. Sign In  
1. Connect  
2. Always Auto-connect  
3. Don’t Connect  
2. PW Prompt  
1. Always Prompt  
2. Never Ask  
3. Net Guard  
1. On  
2. Off  
4. Edit Home URL  
4. Roaming  
1. Set Mode  
1. Automatic  
2. Analog  
3. Sprint PCS  
2. Call Guard  
1. On  
2. Off  
5. Location  
1. Settings  
1. On  
2. Off  
6. Messaging  
1. All  
2. Applications  
3. Browser  
4. None  
7. Security  
1. Lock Phone  
1. Unlocked  
2. On Power-Up  
3. Lock Now  
2. Change Lock  
3. Special #  
52  
1. Empty  
2. Empty  
3. Empty  
4. Erase Pbook  
1. Yes  
2. No  
5. Erase Contents  
1. Yes  
2. No  
6. Reset Phone  
1. Yes  
2. No  
7. Reset Camera  
1. Yes  
2. No  
8. Airplane Mode  
1. Yes  
2. No  
9. Others  
1. Launch Pad  
1. Up Key  
1. Phone Book  
2. Voice Memo  
3. Scheduler  
4. Messaging  
5. Ringer Type  
6. Downloads  
7. Display  
8. Alarms  
9. Calculator  
2. Down Key  
1. Phone Book  
2. Voice Memo  
3. Scheduler  
4. Ringer Type  
5. Downloads  
6. Displays  
7. Alarms  
8. Calculator  
9. Messaging  
3. Left Key  
1. Phone Book  
2. Voice Memo  
3. Scheduler  
4. Ringer Type  
5. Downloads  
6. Displays  
7. Alarms  
8. Calculator  
9. Messaging  
4. Right Key  
1. Phone Book  
2. Voice Memo  
3. Scheduler  
4. Ringer Type  
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5. Downloads  
6. Displays  
7. Alarms  
8. Calculator  
9. Messaging  
2. Restriction  
1. Outgoing Call  
1. Allow All  
2. PBook Only  
3. Special # Only  
3. Call Answer  
1. Any Key  
2. Talk Key  
3. Flip Open  
4. Auto Answer  
1. Yes  
2. No  
5. Language  
1. English  
2. Español  
0. Phone Info  
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Section 2F  
Managing Call History  
In This Section  
Message Types  
New Message Alerts  
Message Options  
he Call History helps you manage your time more effectively. It keeps  
track of incoming calls, calls made from your PCS Phone and missed  
calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of  
your Call History.  
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Viewing History  
You’ll find your Call History invaluable. It is a list of the last 10 phone  
numbers or Internal Phone Book entries for calls you placed, accepted or  
missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is  
continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the  
list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.  
Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and Internal  
Phone Book entry name (if the phone number is in your Internal Phone  
Book). Duplicate calls (same number and type of call) may only appear  
once on the list.  
To view a Call History entry:  
1. Press  
for Main Menu.  
2. Press  
for Call History.  
Press  
Press  
Press  
for Missed Calls  
for Outgoing Calls  
for Incoming Calls  
Call History Options  
For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a  
Call History entry and press . Press  
to display the following  
options:  
Talk  
Save  
Prepend  
Tip: You can also view the next Call History entry by pressing the  
navigation key right for the next entry or left to view the previous entry.  
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Making a Call From Call History  
To place a call from Call History:  
1. Press  
for Main Menu.  
2. Press  
for Call History.  
3. Highlight the desired entry in the Missed, Outgoing, or Incoming call  
history and press  
.
4. Press  
to dial the number.  
Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as  
Unknown or Restricted.  
Saving a Phone Number From Call History  
Your PCS Phone can store up to 250 Internal Phone Book entries. Phone  
Book entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers, one email  
address, one URL address, and their birthday. Each entry’s name can  
contain up to 12 characters.  
To save a phone number from Call History:  
1. Press  
for Main Menu.  
2. Press  
for Call History.  
3. Highlight the desired entry in the Missed, Outgoing, or Incoming call  
history and press  
.
4. Press  
to save the number.  
After you have saved the number, the new Internal Phone Book entry is  
displayed. (See “"Internal Phone Book Entry Options" on page 60.)  
Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Internal Phone  
Book or from calls identified as Private, Unknown, or Blocked ID.  
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Prepending a Phone Number From  
Call History  
If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be  
outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by  
following these steps:  
1. Press  
for Main Menu.  
2. Press  
for Call History.  
3. Highlight the desired entry in the Missed, Outgoing, or Incoming call  
history and press  
.
4. Press  
to Prepend the number.  
5. Use the keypad to enter the desired numbers.  
6. Press to call.  
Note: Prepending allows you to enter a series of numbers before the  
actual phone number.  
Erasing Call History  
To erase Call History:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Call History.  
for Erase History.  
Press  
Press  
Press  
Press  
to erase Missed Calls  
to erase Outgoing Calls  
to erase Incoming Calls  
to erase All Calls.  
4. Using the navigation key, highlight Yes and press  
.
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Section 2G  
Using the Internal Phone Book  
In This Section  
Internal Phone Book Entry Options  
Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry  
Finding Internal Phone Book Entries  
Selecting a Ringer Type  
Dialing PCS Services  
ow you know the basics that help make it easier to stay in touch with  
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people and information. This section helps you make the most of your  
contacts and use your time more efficiently when you are trying to connect  
with the important people in your life.  
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Internal Phone Book Entry Options  
When you display an Internal Phone Book entry, the following options  
are displayed when you press . To select an option, highlight it and  
press  
or press the corresponding number on the keypad.  
Talk to dial the phone number. (If you are roaming and have  
Call Guard activated, press to complete the call.) See "To  
Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:" on page 45)  
Edit allows you to modify or add information to the entry.  
Prepend allows you to add a series of numbers before the phone  
number is dialed.  
Erase allows you to permanently delete the entry.  
Tip: You can view the next entry by pressing the navigation key right or  
view the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left.  
Selecting a Character Input Mode  
Your PCS Phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters,  
punctuation and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for  
example, when adding an Internal Phone Book entry).  
To change the character input mode:  
1. Before you start entering text, press  
.
2. To select a character input mode, highlight it and press  
.
T9 (English) to enter characters using T9 Text Input.  
Alpha to enter characters by tapping the keypad.  
Symbol to enter symbols.  
Number to enter numbers.  
The following only display when you are creating an email or entering a  
URL.  
www. automatically enters “www.”  
.com automatically enters “.com”.  
.net automatically enters “.net”.  
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Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input  
To enter characters using T9 Text Input, select the T9 (English) mode.  
T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word  
database and creates a suitable word. (The word may change as you  
type.) If the desired word does not display after you have entered all the  
letters, press  
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 cycle through additional word selections. To  
.
Note: For more information about T9 Text Input, visit their Web site at  
http://www.T9.com.  
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad  
To enter characters by tapping the keypad, select the Alpha mode. Press  
the corresponding key until the desired character is displayed. By default,  
the first letter of a word is capitalized and following letters are lowercase.  
Characters scroll in the following order:  
. , - ? ! ’ @ : / 1  
A B C 2  
D E F 3  
G H I 4  
J K L 5  
M N O 6  
P Q R S 7  
T U V 8  
W X Y Z 9  
0
Space  
Shift  
After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next  
space after a few seconds or when you enter a character not on the same  
key.  
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Note: If you press and hold a numeric key for a few seconds, it will  
automatically display the number.  
Entering Symbols and Numbers  
To enter symbols, select the Symbol mode. To enter a symbol, press the  
appropriate key indicated on the display.  
To enter numbers, select the Number mode and press the appropriate  
key.  
Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry  
Your PCS Phone can store up to 250 Internal Phone number entries.  
Phone book entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers and the  
entry’s name can contain 12 characters.  
To add a new entry:  
1. From the main menu, enter a phone number.  
2. Press  
.
Note: If you enter less than five numbers, press three to save the entry.  
3. Press  
4. *The Add New Name screen is displayed. Press  
name or scroll through the phone book to select an existing name.  
Press to add the additional number to the selected entry.  
5. Select a label by highlighting Home, Work, Mobile, Pager, Fax or No  
Label and press  
6. Enter a name for entry using the numeric keys. Press  
the entry method between T9, Alpha, Symbol, and Number.  
to Save  
to enter a new  
.
to change  
7. When finished entering the name, press  
to return to the phone  
book entry.  
8. Press  
twice to save and confirm the entry.  
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* - This step is not necessary on the very first entry saved into the phone.  
Skip to the next step if you are entering the first entry in the phone book.  
After you have saved the number, the new Internal Phone Book entry is  
displayed.  
Finding Internal Phone Book Entries  
There are several ways to display your Internal Phone Book entries.  
Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the  
Internal Phone Book menu.  
Finding Names  
You can review all the entries stored in your Internal Phone Book or find  
an entry quickly by following these simple steps:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Phone Book.  
for Find.  
4. Press the navigation key left or right to search by Name, Entry, or  
Group.  
5. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the navigation key  
down.  
6. Enter the first few letters or entry # to locate the desired entry.  
7. Scroll to highlight the name and press  
to make the call.  
Shortcut: From the main menu, press the navigation key down to display  
the Find Name feature.  
Finding Speed Dial Numbers  
To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Phone Book.  
for Find.  
4. Press the navigation key to the right until By Entry is highlighted.  
5. Enter the entry or speed dial location number.  
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Adding a Phone Number to an Internal Phone  
Book Entry  
To add a phone number to an entry:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Phone Book.  
for Find.  
4. Select the desired entry and press  
5. Press to edit the entry.  
6. Press the navigation key down until the desired label is selected and  
press to edit.  
7. Enter the phone number using the keypad and press  
.
.
8. Press  
to Save.  
9. Press  
to confirm.  
Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry’s  
Phone Number  
To edit an entry’s phone number:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Phone Book.  
for Find.  
4. Select the desired entry and press  
5. Press to edit the entry.  
6. Press the navigation key down until the desired phone number is  
.
selected and press  
to edit.  
7. Press and hold  
to erase the entire number or press once to  
erase just the last number.  
8. Enter the new number using the keypad and press  
.
9. Press  
to Save.  
10. Press  
to confirm.  
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Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry  
You can assign a ringer type to an Internal Phone Book entry so you can  
identify the caller by the ringer type.  
To select a ringer type for an entry:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Phone Book.  
for Find.  
4. Select the desired entry and press  
5. Press to edit the entry.  
6. Press the navigation key down until Name Ringer is selected and  
press to edit.  
.
7. Press the navigation key to the right and highlight the desired Ringer  
Category.  
8. Press the navigation key down.  
9. Press the navigation key to the left or right to highlight and listen to  
the desired Ringer and press  
.
10. Press  
11. Press  
to Save.  
to confirm  
Secret Internal Phone Book Entries  
You can hide an entry’s phone number(s) and require your lock code to  
edit the entry by making it secret. The entry name is still displayed, but  
the entry’s phone numbers are replaced by “(SECRET)”.  
To make an entry secret:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Phone Book.  
for Find.  
4. Select the desired entry and press  
5. Press to edit the entry.  
.
6. Press the navigation key down until Secret is selected.  
7. Press the navigation key left or right until On is displayed in the  
Secret field and press  
to Save.  
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8. Press  
to confirm.  
To make an entry public:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Phone Book.  
for Find.  
4. Select the desired entry and press  
5. Press to edit the entry.  
6. Enter the lock code.  
.
7. Press the navigation key down until Secret is selected.  
8. Press the navigation key left or right until Off is displayed in the  
Secret field and press  
to Save.  
9. Press to confirm.  
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either  
your Social Security number or PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If none of  
these work, call PCS Customer Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).  
Dialing PCS Services  
You must be in digital mode to access PCS Services.  
To dial a service:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Phone Book.  
for Services.  
Press  
Press  
Press  
for Account Info.  
for Customer Care.  
for Dir Assist.  
.
4. Press  
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Section 2H  
Personal Organizer  
In This Section  
Adding an Event to the Scheduler  
Event Alerts  
Viewing Events and Event Options  
Using the Calculator  
Games  
our PCS Phone has been equipped with several personal information  
management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle. These  
features turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you  
keep up with your contacts, schedules and commitments. It takes  
productivity to a whole new level.  
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Adding an Event to the Scheduler  
Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of  
important events.  
To add an event:  
1. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Planner.  
Scheduler.  
2. Press  
3. Press for  
Tip: Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through the  
Scheduler calendar.  
4. Press  
for Add New.  
5. Enter the event description using the keypad and press  
.
6. Enter the Start Time and Date using the keypad. Press  
for AM  
and  
7. Enter the End Time and Date using the keypad.  
8. Press the Navigation key left or right and select one of the following:  
for PM.  
No Alarm  
On Time  
10min before  
30min before  
1Hr before  
9. Press to  
Save.  
Event Alerts  
A ringer, melody, or downloaded ringer is played when your PCS Phone  
alerts you of scheduled events. To select the ringer:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Sounds.  
for Ringer Type.  
for Schedule.  
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6. Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired ringer  
category.  
7. Press the navigation key down and then left or right to select the  
desired ringer or melody.  
8. Press  
to Save.  
Event Alert Menu  
When you have an event scheduled with the alarm option set, your phone  
alerts you and displays the following options:  
The Alarm icon.  
LED light flashes.  
Plays melody ringer or vibrates.  
Viewing Events and Event Options  
To view your scheduled events:  
add an event:  
1. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Planner.  
Today.  
2. Press  
3. Press for  
4. A list of the events scheduled for the day are displayed.  
Erasing a Day’s Events  
To erase a scheduled day’s events:  
1. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Planner.  
Today.  
2. Press  
3. Press for  
4. Highlight the desired event and press  
to Erase.  
to confirm.  
5. Highlight Yes using the navigation key and press  
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Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu  
If you are viewing the Scheduler menu and wish to go to the Scheduler  
menu for today’s date:  
From the Scheduler menu, highlight the current date and press  
.
Purging Events  
To delete events scheduled for a specific time and date:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Planner.  
for Scheduler.  
4. Highlight the desired day of the event being deleted.  
5. Press for View.  
6. Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired event.  
7. Press to Erase the event.  
8. Highlight Yes with the navigation key and press  
to confirm.  
Purging All Events  
To delete all scheduled events for the day:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Planner.  
for Today.  
for Erase All.  
5. Highlight Yes with the navigation key and press  
to confirm.  
Using the Calculator  
Your phone comes with a built-in calculator function. To use this  
feature, follow these easy steps:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Planner.  
for Calculator  
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4. Enter a number with the keypad. (Press  
point and/or to make the number negative or positive.)  
5. Press the navigation key:  
to insert a decimal  
Left - Subtract  
Right - Multiply  
Up - Add  
Down - Divide  
6. Enter the next number using the keypad.  
Note: For more complex equations, enter all the numbers and  
mathematical signs before pressing OK.  
7. Press  
to view the results.  
World Time  
World Time displays what time it is in twenty-four different time zones  
around the world together with one or more major cities, states, regions,  
or countries in a time zone.  
To access world time:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Planner.  
for World Time.  
to turn DST (Daylight Savings Time) On or Off.  
5. Press the navigation key left, right, up, or down to display the  
different time zones.  
Countdown  
Countdown allows you to enter a future date and time into the phone  
and then see the amount of days, hours, and minutes until that time is  
reached.  
To setup a new countdown:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Planner.  
for Countdown.  
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4. If there are no existing countdowns, the New Countdown screen is  
automatically displayed. If there is already a countdown entered,  
press  
for Add New.  
5. Enter a name using the keypad and press  
.
6. Enter the future time and date values and press  
to save.  
To view a countdown:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Planner.  
for Countdown.  
4. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired  
countdown and press  
.
Tip: When viewing an existing countdown, press the navigation key left or  
right to cycle between the other countdown entries.  
Note: No audible alert is sounded when the countdown is reached.  
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Section 2I  
Using Your Phone’s  
Voice Services  
In This Section  
Using Voice-Activated Dialing  
Recording Memos  
his section explains the features associated with your phone’s  
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Voice Services. The easy-to-follow instructions explain how to make  
calls and record memos.  
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Using Voice-Activated Dialing  
In addition to PCS Voice CommandSM (See page 114), you can use Name  
Dialing to dial a person from your PCS phone simply by saying a name  
or Menu Option. Before you can use Name Dialing, you must record the  
names you want to use. You can record and store up to 10 names for  
Name Dialing.  
Tips for recording names  
Record names in a quiet area.  
Choose a name that is not too long or short.  
Speak clearly and distinctly when you record.  
Avoid recording names that sound alike.  
To record a name or a phrase for name dialing:  
1. Press  
for Voice Tools.  
for Voice Dial.  
for Record Name. The phone prompts you to say the  
2. Press  
3. Press  
name.  
4. Wait for the beep, and then say the name. After saying the name, the  
phone prompts you to enter a phone number.  
5. Use the keypad to enter the phone number associated with the name.  
(Use the menu to add dialing pauses, if the number requires them.)  
Note: When recording always make sure you wait for the beep before  
speaking.  
To place a call using name dialing  
1. Press and hold down the  
button for a few seconds. The phone  
prompts you to say a command.  
2. Say “Name Dial”. The phone asks for a name.  
3. Say one of the names you recorded.  
If the phone recognizes the name, it automatically dials the number. If  
the phone is not sure which name you said, it will ask you to confirm the  
name.  
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If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by the correct name,  
say "Yes" to confirm the name and dial the number.  
If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by an incorrect name,  
say "No." If there are other alternatives, the phone prompts you with  
the next one. If there are no more alternatives, the phone will say  
"Sorry, No Match Found," and cancel the call.  
In some cases, the phone might ask you to repeat a name. If, after you  
repeat the name, the phone still doesn't understand, make sure that you  
have previously recorded the name. In the event that the phone cannot  
recognize the name, it will say "Sorry, no match found," and will not  
place a call.  
To review the names you have recorded:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Voice Tools.  
for Voice Dial.  
for Review Names. The phone displays a list of the  
recorded numbers and names, with the first number selected.  
4. Press  
. The phone displays the selected number and plays the  
name you have recorded. After listening to the recording, you can  
save or erase.  
5. To save the current entry, do nothing. After a few seconds, the phone  
automatically plays the next entry. If there are no more entries, the  
phone returns to the menu.  
Erasing All Voice Dial Tags  
To erase all existing name dialing entries:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Voice Tools.  
for Voice Dial.  
for Erase.  
for Erase Names. The phone prompts you to confirm  
the action.  
Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes and press  
.
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Note: Record Voice Dial tags in a quiet environment and without the aid of  
an accessory (for example, a headset or Hands-Free Car Kit).  
Voice Recognition  
Voice recognition allows you to launch commonly used functions by  
saying a name when opening your phone, or when pressing and holding  
a button. These functions are:  
Digit Dial  
Name Dial  
Phone Book  
Browser  
Play Games  
Voicemail  
To turn this feature On:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Voice Tools.  
for Voice Dial.  
for Set Active.  
5. Press the navigation key up or down to select Talk and Flip and press  
.
6. Open the flip and say the desired name as displayed on the screen.  
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Digit Dial  
Digit Dialing allows you use your Sprint PCS Phone to dial valid North  
American phone numbers simply by speaking each digit.  
Tips for digit dialing  
Digit Dialing works best in quieter environments  
Say each digit clearly. However, there is no need to pause between  
digits.  
The phone recognizes only the digits one, two, three, four, five, six,  
seven, eight, nine, zero, and oh. Therefore, you must say each digit  
in the number. The phone can not recognize numbers such as "one  
eight hundred" for "1-800." Say "one-eight-zero-zero" instead.  
The phone only recognizes valid North American phone numbers.  
If your phone does not usually recognize you correctly when you are  
digit dialing, you may improve recognition accuracy by adapting the  
system to your voice. See the section "Adapting Digit Dialing" for  
details.  
To place a call using digit dialing  
1. Press and hold down  
for a few seconds. The phone prompts  
you for a command.  
2. Say Digit Dial. The phone prompts you to say the number.  
3. Pronouncing each digit distinctly, without pausing between digits.  
4. If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by the correct  
number, say "Yes." You can also select the correct number from  
those displayed on the screen by pressing  
The phone will then dial the number.  
on the correct number.  
5. If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by an incorrect  
number, say "No." If there are other alternatives, the phone will  
prompt you with the next one. You can also use the navigation key  
up and down buttons to select the correct number from the choice  
list, and then press  
to dial.  
In some cases, the phone might ask you to repeat a number. Make sure  
that the number is a valid North American phone number and then say  
the number again. If the number isn't valid, or if the phone still doesn't  
understand the number on the second try, it will not place a call.  
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Adapting Digit Dialing  
If the phone does not recognize numbers correctly when you are using  
digit dialing, you can usually improve your results by adapting digit  
dialing to your voice. Adaptation involves recording several digit  
sequences to teach the system your voice. The recording process takes  
about 3 minutes.  
Tips for adapting digit dialing  
Adapt digits in a quiet place.  
Make sure you wait for the beep before starting to speak.  
Speak clearly, and say each digit distinctly.  
If you make a mistake while recording a sequence of digits, or if  
there is an unexpected noise that spoils the recording, re-record that  
sequence.  
To adapt digit dialing to your voice  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Voice Tools.  
for Voice Dial.  
for Adapt Digits.  
4. The phone displays the first digit sequence. When you are ready to  
start recording, press  
sequence of digits.  
. The phone prompts you to say the first  
5. Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of  
voice. The phone plays your recording and asks if the recording  
sounds “OK”.  
6. If the recording sounds good (no mistakes, and no background  
noises), say "Yes." If you need to re-record the digits to fix any  
problems, say "No." The phone then prompts you to say the digits  
again. Wait for the beep, and then record the digits again.  
7. After confirming that the recording sounds good, repeat the  
recording process with the next set of digits. After six sets of digits, the  
phone will ask you whether you want to do more adaptation. Answer  
"Yes."  
8. Repeat steps 4-8 for another six sets of digits. After the sixth set, the  
phone indicates that adaptation is complete.  
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Erasing Digit Dialing Adaptation  
To erase the digit dialing adaptation and restore digit dialing to the  
original state, follow the steps listed below:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Voice Tools.  
for Voice Dial.  
for Erase.  
for Reset Digits.  
5. Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes and press  
.
Recording Memos  
Voice memos are digital recordings made by recording yourself or the  
person calling you. You can store up to 10 recordings at a time. A single  
recording can be up to 60 seconds long, with the total length of all  
recordings not to exceed 300 seconds. Once you have made a recording,  
you can review, name, save, or erase it.  
There are two ways to record a voice memo:  
Record yourself using the phone's built-in microphone  
Record someone calling your phone  
To record a memo using the phone's built-in microphone:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Voice Tools.  
for Voice Memo.  
for Record. The phone displays a countdown timer for  
the memo, and prompts you to start recording after the beep.  
4. Wait for the beep, and then start recording the memo. To pause the  
memo, press  
. When a memo is paused, press  
again to  
resume recording.To finish recording, press  
.
Note: Your phone can store a total of 10 minutes of memos.  
To record a memo from an incoming call:  
1. When you have established a connection and have a caller on the  
line, press the navigation key right to begin recording. The phone  
displays a countdown timer for the memo, and starts recording  
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automatically.  
2. To finish recording the memo, press  
To review or save memos  
.
When you have finished recording a memo, the phone displays a menu  
that lets you review the memo, re-record it, save it, or erase it.  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. press  
to listen to the memo again.  
to erase the current recording and make a new one.  
to save the memo and return to the home screen. The  
phone prompts you to enter a name for the memo. Enter a name.  
Use the Menu to enter letters, numbers, or symbols.  
When you are done, press  
to save the memo with the name specified.  
(If you press without entering a name, the phone creates a name  
based on the current date, and saves the memo with that name.)  
Memo Options  
To play the memos you have recorded:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Voice Tools.  
for Voice Memo.  
for Review.  
5. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired memo  
and press  
.
Erasing a Memo  
To review or erase individual memos  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Voice Tools.  
for Voice Memo.  
for Review. The phone displays a list of existing  
memos, with the first one selected.  
4. Select the memo you want to review and then press  
. The phone  
replays the memo.  
5. To erase a memo, select the memo press  
, and then press Erase.  
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Erasing All Memos  
To erase all memos:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Voice Tools.  
for Voice Memo.  
for Erase All. The phone asks you if you want to erase  
all voice memos.  
4. Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes and press  
.
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Section 3  
Using PCS  
Service Features  
Section 3  
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Section 3A  
PCS Service Features:  
The Basics  
In This Section  
Using Voicemail  
Using Caller ID  
Responding to Call Waiting  
Three-Way Calling  
Forwarding Your Calls  
ow that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to  
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explore the calling features that enhance your PCS Service.  
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Using Voicemail  
Setting Up Your Voicemail  
All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred to  
voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will  
want to set up your PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your  
PCS Phone is activated.  
To set up voicemail:  
1. Press and hold  
.
2. Follow the system prompts to create your pass code, record your  
greeting, record your name announcement and choose whether to  
activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature that lets you press one  
key to access messages and bypasses the need for you to enter your  
pass code).  
Note: The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas.  
Voicemail Notification  
There are several ways your PCS Phone alerts you:  
By displaying a message on the screen.  
By sounding the assigned ringer type.  
By the LED blinking red.  
By displaying  
at the top of your screen.  
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New Voicemail Message Alerts  
When you receive a new voicemail message, your phone alerts you and  
prompts you to call your voicemail. To call your voicemail, press  
display your Missed Log, press  
. To  
.
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 PCS Phone Number. When your voicemail answers,  
press  
and enter your pass code. You will be charged roaming rates  
when accessing voicemail while roaming off the Sprint Nationwide  
PCS Network.  
Note: Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However,  
you are only notified of new messages when your phone is turned on and  
you are in a PCS Service Area.  
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages  
You can review your messages directly from your PCS Phone or from any  
other touch-tone phone. To dial from your PCS Phone, you can either  
speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys.  
Using One-Touch Message Access:  
Press and hold  
. Follow the system prompts.  
Using the Menu Keys on Your PCS Phone to Access Your  
Messages:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Voicemail.  
for Listen.  
Note: You are charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your  
voicemail from your PCS Phone.  
Using a Phone Other Than Your PCS Phone to Access  
Your Messages:  
1. Dial your PCS Phone Number.  
2. When your voicemail answers, press  
.
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3. Enter your pass code.  
Voicemail Options  
Your PCS Phone offers several options for organizing and accessing  
your voicemail.  
Setting Up Group Distribution Lists  
Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers.  
1. Press and hold  
to access your voicemail.  
2. Following the system prompts, press  
to change your  
Personal Options.  
3. Press  
for Administrative Options.  
for Group Distribution Lists.  
4. Press  
5. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename or delete group lists.  
PCS Callback  
Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting  
from voicemail.  
1. After listening to a message, press  
.
2. Enter the phone number.  
3. Once the call is complete, you’re returned to the voicemail  
main menu.  
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message  
Record and send a voice message to other PCS Voicemail customers.  
1. From the main voicemail menu, press  
to send a message.  
2. 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 message received from any other PCS Voicemail  
customer.  
1. After listening to a voice message, press  
.
2. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply.  
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Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding  
Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other  
PCS Voicemail customers.  
1. After listening to a message, press  
.
2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number.  
3. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction and forward the  
voice message.  
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request  
Receive confirmation that your voice message has been listened to when  
you send, forward or reply to a message to other PCS customers.  
1. After you have recorded a message, press  
to indicate you are  
satisfied with the message you recorded.  
2. Press  
to mark receipt requested.  
Continue Recording  
Before pressing  
you recorded, press  
to indicate you are satisfied with the message  
to continue recording.  
Extended Absence Greeting  
When your phone is turned off or you are off the Sprint Nationwide  
PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead  
of your normal personal greeting.  
1. From the main voicemail menu, press  
for Personal Options.  
2. Press  
for Greetings.  
to record an Extended Absence Greeting.  
3. Press  
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Clearing the Message Icon  
Your phone may temporarily continue to display the icon after you have  
checked your voice and text messages.  
To clear the icon from the display screen:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Voicemail.  
for Clear Icon  
Using Caller ID  
Caller ID lets you know who’s calling by displaying the number of the  
person calling when your phone rings. Similarly, if you call someone  
who has this feature, your phone number displays on their phone. If the  
caller’s name and number are already stored in your Internal Phone  
Book, the corresponding name appears with the number.  
To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific  
outgoing call:  
1. Press  
2. Enter the number you want to call.  
3. Press (if Roaming press  
.
first).  
To permanently block your number, call PCS Customer Solutions.  
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Responding to Call Waiting  
Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls while you’re on a call by  
sounding a beep. The display screen informs you that a call is coming in  
and shows 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:  
Press  
. This puts the first caller on hold and answers the  
second call.  
To switch back to the first caller, press  
again.  
Tip: For those calls where you don’t want to be interrupted, you can  
temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing  
before placing  
your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the call.  
Making a Three-Way Call  
With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time.  
When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for  
each of the two calls.  
1. Enter a number you wish to call and press  
.
2. Once you have established the connection, press  
for  
3-Way Call.  
3. Dial the second number you wish to call and press  
.
4. When you’re connected to the second party, press  
once more  
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 are disconnected.  
Tip: You can also begin a Three-Way Call by displaying a phone number  
stored in your Internal Phone Book, Call History or Messaging.  
Note: Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling are not available while roaming  
off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.  
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Using Call Forwarding  
Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another  
phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue  
to make calls from your phone with Call Forwarding activated.  
To Activate Call Forwarding  
1. Press  
.
2. Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls  
should be forwarded.  
3. Press  
Forwarding.  
. You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call  
To Deactivate Call Forwarding  
1. Press  
.
2. Press  
. You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.  
Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded.  
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Section 3B  
PCS VisionSM  
In This Section  
Web  
Messaging  
Pictures  
Ringers  
Screen Savers  
Games  
PCS Business ConnectionSM  
CS VisionSM brings you clarity you can see and hear, with enhanced,  
always-on mobile multimedia capabilities like email, pictures and  
games that are easy to learn and use. This rich, colorful graphic experience  
will be visually comparable to your home or office computer. It's a  
revolutionary way to look at wireless.  
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Browsing the Web on Your Phone  
Launching the Web  
To launch the Web:  
From the phone’s main menu, highlight Web and press  
Your User Name  
.
When you buy a PCS Phone and sign up for service, you're automatically  
assigned a user name. Then, when you use PCS Vision Services, your user  
name is submitted to identify you to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.  
The user name is also useful as an address for email and instant  
messaging, as a way to personalize Internet services, and as an online  
virtual identity.  
A user name is typically based on the customer's name and a number,  
followed by "@sprintpcs.com." For example, the third John Smith to  
sign up for PCS Vision Services might have [email protected]  
as his user name. If you want a particular user name, you can visit  
www.sprintpcs.com and get the name you want – as long as nobody  
else has it!  
Note: If you already have a PCS Mail User Name, that will automatically  
become your PCS Vision User Name.  
Your user name will be automatically programmed into your PCS Phone.  
You don't have to enter it.  
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Net Guard  
When first connecting to the Internet, the Net Guard will appear to  
confirm that you want to connect. It helps you avoid accidental  
connections.  
To change your Net Guard settings:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Settings.  
for Wireless Web.  
for Net Guard.  
5. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight:  
On to make the Net Guard appear when connecting to the Internet.  
Off to avoid the Net Guard when connecting to the Internet.  
6. Press  
to select.  
Note: When On, the Net Guard will appear only once per session. The  
Net Guard does not appear if the phone is merely re-connecting due to a  
time-out.  
Browsing the Web  
Browsing the Web is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some  
tips for browsing the Web with PCS Vision:  
Softkeys  
When browsing the Web, the bottom line of your phone's display contains  
one or more softkeys. These are shortcut controls for navigating around  
the Web, and they correspond to the buttons directly below the phone’s  
display screen. Depending on what Web sites you visit, the labels on the  
softkeys may change to indicate their function.  
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To select a softkey:  
Press the navigation key left or right to highlight the desired softkey,  
then press  
.
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.  
Press the navigation key to scroll line by line, or press the volume key  
to scroll one page at a time.  
Selecting  
Once you've learned how to use softkeys, you can start navigating  
Web sites.  
Select on-screen items by using the navigation key to highlight the  
desired item, then activate the desired softkey by pressing  
.
You'll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This  
softkey is often labeled “OK.”  
If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad  
(number keys) to select an item.  
Links, which appear as underlined text, allow you to jump to different  
Web pages, select special functions or even place phone calls.  
Select links by highlighting the link and then selecting the softkey.  
Look at the softkey labels to determine which softkey you want.  
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Tip: The tenth item in a numbered list may be selected by pressing the key  
on your phone’s keypad, even though the number 0 doesn’t appear on the  
screen.  
Going Back  
To go back one page, press the  
the key is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key)  
at times when you are entering text.  
key on your phone. Note that  
Going Home  
To return to the Home Page, highlight the Home softkey and press  
, or highlight the Home icon at the top of the display screen.  
Going to a Specific Web Site  
To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address), select  
Go to Site from the list of options and enter the URL using your keypad.  
Note: Not all Web sites are viewable on your phone.  
Creating a Bookmark  
Bookmarks allow you to store the address of favorite Web sites for easy  
access at a later time.  
To create a bookmark:  
1. Go to the Web page you want to mark.  
2. Press  
for Add Bookmark.  
3. Select the desired bookmark location and press  
.
4. Press  
again to confirm.  
5. Press  
to return to the web.  
Note: Bookmarking a page does not store the page contents, just  
its address.  
Note: Some pages cannot be bookmarked. Whether a particular Web  
page may be marked is controlled by its creator.  
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Accessing a Bookmark  
To access a bookmark:  
1. Press  
for View Bookmarks.  
2. Press the navigation key down to highlight the desired bookmark  
and press  
.
Deleting a Bookmark  
1. Press  
for View Bookmarks.  
2. Press the navigation key down to highlight the desired bookmark.  
3. Press the Delete softkey by pressing  
.
4. Press  
to confirm.  
5. Press  
to return to the web.  
Reloading a Web Page  
To reload (refresh) the current Web page, press  
for  
Refresh.  
Restarting the Web Browser  
If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops responding,  
you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser.  
To restart the Web browser:  
1. Press  
to exit the browser.  
to launch the browser.  
2. Press  
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Setting Up a Web Connection  
Getting Started  
Your PCS Phone allows you to connect to a laptop PC to send and receive  
email, access the Internet or your company’s network and more, without  
searching for a wall-mounted telephone jack. In just three steps, you can  
use your connectivity:  
1. First, you’ll need a PCS Connection Kit (sold separately).  
2. Connect your laptop PC to your PCS Phone by using the USB  
data cable.  
3. Finally, take a few minutes to install the PCS Connection ManagerSM  
Software onto your computer using the CD.  
or complete details on how to install and use the software, refer to the  
user guide in the PCS Connection Kit you purchased.  
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Messaging  
Now you can send and receive email and instant messages, as well as  
chat on select PCS Phones. With chat, you can have a conversation  
without talking. Join in a Web-based chat room to exchange information  
on a specific topic or read conversations that others have posted -- even  
launch a one-on-one chat for a more in-depth conversation.  
Message Types  
There are many types of PCS Text Messaging available on your phone.  
(PCS Voicemail provides voicemail-to-mailbox messaging. For  
information on using your phone’s voicemail feature, see “"Using  
Voicemail" on page 84.)  
PCS Messages  
These appear on your screen as Page/Text and include numeric  
messages, PCS Messages, PCS Updates and PCS Mail.  
Erasing All Messages  
To erase all messages:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Messaging.  
for Notifications.  
for Erase All.  
4. Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes and press  
.
Signing Up for Web Updates  
With Web Updates, you can have news and information sent directly to  
your PCS Phone at the times you choose.  
To select the information you want sent to your PCS Phone:  
1. From your computer, log on to the Internet.  
2. Go to the site from which you want to receive information. A few of  
the sites you can visit are America Online®, Yahoo!®, MSN® and  
ebay®. (The location where you request updates within each site will  
vary.)  
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3. Where indicated on the site, input your 10-digit PCS Phone Number  
followed by “@messaging.sprintpcs.com.” For example:  
Upon completing the registration process, you should begin receiving  
updates on your PCS Phone as requested.  
PCS Short Mail  
Using PCS Short Mail  
With PCS Short Mail, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to  
send instant text messages from your Internet-ready PCS Phone to their  
messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. When you  
receive a new message, you’ll automatically be notified with a one-way  
text message.  
In addition, PCS Short Mail includes a variety of pre-set messages, such  
as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,” that make composing messages  
fast and easy. You can also customize your own pre-set messages, up to  
100 characters, from your PCS Phone or at www.sprintpcs.com.  
To send a PCS Short Mail message:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Main Menu.  
for Messaging.  
for Shortmail.  
4. Select Compose, enter the wireless phone number of the person to  
whom you wish to send a message, and press  
5. Select Type Msg (to enter a message up to 100 characters), Pre-Set  
Msgs (to select a preset message) or Icons and press  
.
.
6. Enter your text or select a pre-set message or icon and press  
.
7. To send the message, select the SEND softkey and press  
.
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To read a PCS Short Mail message:  
1. When you receive a short mail message, you will see a text message  
and “New ‘Short Mail’. View it now?” on your display screen.  
2. Launch the browser and select the Messaging folder.  
3. Scroll to the new short mail message and press  
mail messages will be marked with an asterisk (*). Select a marked  
message and press again to read the message.  
. Unread short  
Note: The last four digits of the PCS Phone Number of the person who sent  
you a short mail message appear before the message text.  
To reply to a PCS Short Mail message:  
1. While the message is open, scroll to Reply and press  
.
2. Select Type Msg (to enter a message up to 100 characters),  
Pre-Set Msgs (to select a preset message) or Icons and press  
.
3. Enter your text or select a preset message or icon and press  
.
4. To send the message, select the SEND softkey and press  
To add and/or edit Pre-Set Messages:  
.
1. Go to the Web from your phone.  
2. From the home page, select the Messaging folder and press  
3. Select Short Mail and press  
4. Highlight the Menu softkey and press  
5. From the Options menu highlight Pre-Set Msgs and press  
6. From the Edit Pre-Set MS menu, select (Add New) or the message  
you wish to edit and press  
7. Enter your new message or changes and press  
.
.
.
.
.
.
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Email  
Using PCS Email  
With PCS Email, you can set up an account at no additional charge and  
perform many of the typical email functions from your PCS Phone that  
you can from your personal computer.  
You can manage your PCS Email Account from your PCS Phone or  
personal computer at www.sprintpcs.com. You can also access other  
select email providers from the Web.  
Accessing PCS Email Messages  
To access PCS Email Messages:  
1. From the Web home page, select the Messaging and press  
2. Press the navigation key up or down to select Sprint PCS Mail and  
press . If you’re a first-time user, prompts will help you set up  
.
your email account by establishing a user name and password.  
3. To view your messages, select Inbox, highlight the OK softkey and  
press  
.
4. Scroll to select the message you wish to read and press  
.
5. Once you’ve read a message, use the quick actions at the end of each  
message (Erase, Reply, Reply All or Next Message) or select  
Menu for a full list of options.  
Composing PCS Email Messages  
To compose a PCS Email Message:  
1. From the Web home page, select the Messaging and press  
2. Press the navigation key up or down to select Sprint PCS Mail and  
press  
3. Select Compose and press  
4. Select Add Name to enter the address of the person to whom you’re  
sending a message and press  
.
.
.
.
5. Select Next to enter the subject of your email and your specific message.  
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6. Select Send and press  
when your message is ready to be  
delivered.  
Chat  
PCS VisionSM gives you the ability to join wireless chat rooms from your  
PCS Phone. Send messages including text and icons to many chat room  
participants or launch one-on-one (private) chat rooms.  
To access a chat room from the browser:  
1. Press  
2. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight Messaging and  
press  
3. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight Message Chat  
and press  
4. Read the disclaimer and press  
5. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired chat  
room and press  
to launch the browser.  
.
.
and highlight Agree. Press  
.
.
6. Press  
7. Press  
8. Press  
9. Press  
and highlight OK. Press  
and input your nickname.  
to save.  
.
and highlight Enter. Press  
.
10. Scroll through posts to read messages posted by other users.  
Note: To avoid inadvertent data usage charges, you should log out of chat  
rooms when you are ready to exit.  
To send a message:  
1. Press  
and highlight TXT. Press  
.
2. Press  
to display the Input screen.  
3. Use your keypad to enter your message and press  
4. Press and highlight Send. Press  
.
.
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To set up a private chat room:  
1. Press  
and highlight 1-->1. Press  
2. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the available  
chatters in the room and press  
.
3. Press to highlight OK and press  
.
4. Confirm connection with other user.  
5. Enter messages using the keypad.  
Note: You can also download and use a Java-based chat client on your  
PCS Phone.  
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Pictures  
Your phone gives you the ability to capture images, view images using  
the phone's display and instantly send images to your friends and family.  
It's as easy to use as a traditional point and click camera. Besides sending  
your pictures to friends and family, you can also send them to a photo-  
sharing site for storage, upload pictures to a personal Web site, or send  
images to a site for printing. The camera will be able to take and store  
images, and the image quality will be similar to what you see on your  
computer screen (VGA quality). This service requires a special camera  
(purchased separately); see your PCS representative for further details.  
Taking a Picture  
1. Use your camera to take a picture. Read the user's guide that came  
with your camera for detailed instructions.  
2. Attach the camera to your PCS Phone and follow the instructions for  
taking a picture included with the camera.  
3. View pictures on your phone and select the images you'd like to  
transfer from the camera to your phone.  
4. Upload your images to your vault for future reference.  
Sending Pictures to Others From Your PCS Phone  
1. Go to the home page.  
2. Select Photo and press  
. The first time you go to the site,  
you will need to register.  
3. Select Photo Inbox and scroll through to select the desired picture.  
4. Type in the email address and add your personal message, then  
press  
.
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Accessing the Site From Your Desktop Computer  
1. Log on to your computer and launch the Internet.  
3. You will need to register in order to view the Web site.  
Once at the site, you can do the following:  
Share pictures  
Navigate forward or backward  
Edit album title  
Edit picture caption  
Rotate picture  
Delete picture  
Remove enhancements  
Share album  
View as slide show  
Move image  
Organize images  
Customize Your Images  
Picture manipulation tools will be available to improve or customize  
your pictures. You'll be able to:  
Lighten  
Darken  
Crop  
Antique  
Make black and white  
Soft focus  
Add a comic bubble  
Cartoon  
Line drawing  
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Ringers  
Downloading Ringers  
To download an available ringer to your phone:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Downloads.  
for Ringers.  
for Get New.  
4. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired ringer and  
press  
.
Assigning Downloaded Ringers  
Downloaded ringers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu  
and are also available through the Settings menu.  
To assign a downloaded ringer through the Settings menu, see "Selecting  
Ringer Types for Voice Calls" on page 29 or "Selecting Ringer Types for  
Messages" on page 30.  
To assign a downloaded ringer from the Downloads menu:  
1. Download the ringer using the steps listed above.  
2. After the ringer has been downloaded, the Confirm dialog box is  
displayed.  
3. Press the navigation key up or down and select Use. Press  
.
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Purchasing Ringers  
To purchase a ringer from your phone:  
1. Highlight an item in the Ringers menu and press  
to select it.  
2. If you have purchased a ringer before, proceed to Step 3. If you have  
not previously purchased a ringer, you will be prompted to enter your  
account password and create your purchasing profile.  
3. After purchasing the ringer, highlight Download Now to  
download the item immediately or Save for Later to save it in your  
personal vault.  
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Screen Savers  
Downloading Screen Savers  
To download an available screen saver to your phone:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Downloads.  
for Screen Savers.  
for Get New.  
4. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired screen saver  
and press  
.
Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers  
Downloaded screen savers may be assigned directly from the Downloads  
menu and are also available through the Settings menu.  
To assign a downloaded screen saver through the Settings menu,  
see "Changing the Display Screen" on page 33.  
To assign a downloaded screen saver from the Downloads menu:  
1. Download the screen saver using the steps listed above.  
2. After the screen saver has been downloaded, the Confirm dialog box  
is displayed.  
3. Press the navigation key up or down and select Use. Press  
.
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Purchasing Screen Savers  
You can purchase screen savers on your phone or through  
To purchase a screen saver from your phone:  
1. Highlight an item in the Screen Savers menu and press  
to select  
it.  
2. If you have purchased a screen saver before, proceed to Step 3. If you  
have not purchased a screen saver, you will be prompted to enter  
your account password and create your purchasing profile.  
3. After purchasing the screen saver, highlight Download Now to  
download the item immediately or Save for Later to save it in your  
personal vault.  
Note: Your personal vault saves items for up to 90 days. Once an item  
has been downloaded to your phone, you may keep the file for as long as  
you like.  
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Games  
You can play a variety of entertaining and graphically-rich games on  
your PCS Phone. New games are easy to download and play.  
Accessing Games  
You can access games on your phone or through www.sprintpcs.com.  
(For details on purchasing options, consult your PCS Service Plan.)  
To access a game from your phone:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
for Downloads.  
for Games.  
for Get New.  
4. If you have purchased a game before, or if you are accessing a game  
that does not have premium service charges associated with it,  
proceed to Step 5. If you have not purchased a game, you will be  
prompted to enter your account password and create your  
purchasing profile.  
Playing Games  
To play a game on your PCS Phone:  
1. Download the game using the steps listed above.  
2. After the game has been downloaded, the Confirm dialog box is  
displayed. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight Use and  
press  
.
3. Press  
to Run the game.  
4. Follow the game instructions on your display screen.  
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PCS Business ConnectionSM  
Personal Edition  
PCS Business ConnectionSM Personal Edition is designed to offer secure  
wireless access to both Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes.  
PCS Business Connection Personal Edition delivers the  
following features:  
Business email access: Read, reply to, forward, delete and  
compose your company email.  
Company directory and contacts: Search, view, call, and email  
contacts from your company's directory. Do all this and add/edit  
your personal contacts.  
Work calendar: Accept and reject meetings, view daily summaries  
and details, navigate to various dates.  
Files/information on your PC: Browse folders, download and  
view documents from any device using a PC browser or Pocket  
Internet Explorer.  
To use PCS Business Connection Personal Edition, install Business  
Connection Personal Edition software on your work PC. This allows data  
to be securely retrieved in real-time by your wireless device when  
connected to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. There is a monthly  
charge for PCS Business Connection, and usage charges will also apply.  
When your work PC isn't on, you can share connections with your  
co-workers so that you always have access to your email, calendar and  
contacts. Your data remains secure behind the corporate firewall and any  
changes you make on your wireless device are instantly updated on your  
corporate server without the need to synchronize.  
Additional Business Connection solutions are available to your company.  
For more details, visit businessconnection.sprintpcs.com.  
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PCS Vision FAQs  
How will I know when my phone is ready for PCS Vision Service?  
Your user name (for example, [email protected]) will display  
on your phone's display screen.  
How do I sign-in for the first time?  
You are automatically signed in to PCS Vision Services when you turn on  
your phone.  
How do I know when my phone is connected to PCS Vision Services?  
Your phone automatically connects when PCS Vision Service is used or  
an incoming message arrives. Your phone will also display the icon.  
(Connecting takes about 10-12 seconds.)  
Can I make calls and use PCS Vision Services at the same time?  
You cannot use voice and data services simultaneously. If you receive a  
call while the data service is active, the call will be forwarded into  
voicemail. You can place an outgoing call at any time, but it will  
interrupt any in-progress data session.  
When is my data connection active?  
Your connection is active when data is being transferred. Outgoing calls  
are allowed, but incoming calls go directly to voicemail. When active, the  
[
] indicator flashes on your phone’s display screen.  
When is my data connection dormant?  
If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. When  
the connection is dormant, voice calls are allowed. (The connection can  
go active again quickly.) If no data is received for a long 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 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, press  
[
] in your phone’s menu.  
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Section 3C  
PCS Voice CommandSM  
In This Section  
PCS Voice CommandSM  
ith Sprint, the first wireless provider to offer innovative  
W
PCS Voice Command technology, reaching your friends, family,  
co-workers and teammates has never been easier – especially when you’re  
on the go. You can even listen to Web-based information such as news, stock  
quotes, weather, sports and much more. Your voice does it all with  
PCS Voice Command.  
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Getting Started With PCS Voice Command  
With PCS Voice Command:  
You can store all your contact’s phone numbers, so you can simply  
say the name of the person you want to call.  
There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize voicemail  
passwords or try to dial while you’re driving.  
You can call anyone in your address book – even if you don’t  
remember their phone number.  
It’s Easy to Get Started  
Just dial  
from your PCS Phone to activate the service and  
listen to brief instructions directly from your phone. There is a monthly  
charge for PCS Voice Command.  
Creating Your Own Address Book  
You can program up to 500 names into your personal address book, with  
each name having up to five phone numbers. That’s 2,500 phone  
numbers – and with the advanced technology of PCS Voice Command –  
you can have instant access to all of them.  
There are four ways to update your address book:  
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 can  
store up to 20 voice recorded names at once.  
On the Web: Go to www.talk.sprintpcs.com and receive a fully  
functional Web-based address book to create and update your contacts.  
Use an Existing Address Book: Automatically merge address  
books from desktop software applications with Sprint SyncSM Services  
for no additional charge. Simply click on the “Click to synchronize”  
button within your PCS Voice Command personal address book at  
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Call Directory Assistance: If you don’t have a computer or  
Internet access handy, you can have PCS Directory Assistance look  
up phone numbers for you and automatically add them to your  
address book. Just say, “Call operator,” and we’ll add two names and  
numbers to your address book for our standard directory assistance  
charge.  
Making a Call With PCS Voice Command  
1. Once you’ve signed up for PCS Voice Command and created your  
address book, all you do is press  
followed by the prompt “Ready.”  
. You’ll hear a tone  
2. After the “Ready” prompt, simply say, in a natural voice, “Call” and  
the name of the person or the number you’d like to call. For  
example, you can say, “Call Jane Smith at work,” “Call John Baker  
on the mobile phone,” “Call 555-1234” or “Call Bob Miller.”  
3. Your request will be repeated and you will be asked to verify. Say  
“Yes” to call the number or person. Say “No” if you wish to cancel.  
4. The number will automatically be dialed. Keep in mind that  
PCS Voice Command recognizes not only your voice, but any voice, so  
that others can experience the same convenience if they use your phone.  
For more helpful hints on PCS Voice Command, including a list of  
recognized commands and an interactive tutorial, visit  
Accessing Information Using  
PCS Voice Command  
1. Press  
.
2. Say “Call the Web.” (To access, listen to and respond to email, once  
email has been set up, say “Call My Email.”)  
3. Choose from a listing of information categories like news, weather,  
sports and more.  
Note: PCS Voice Command is not available while roaming off the  
enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.  
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Section 4  
Safety Guidelines and  
Warranty Information  
Section 4  
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4A  
Safety  
In This Section  
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception  
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone  
Caring for the Battery  
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice  
art of getting the most out of your PCS Phone is knowing where and  
how it works at optimum efficiency. This section outlines performance  
and safety guidelines that ensure you experience the full quality that your  
PCS Phone was designed to give you.  
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Getting the Most Out of Your Reception  
Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength  
The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal  
strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal  
strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.  
The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. If you’re inside a  
building, being near a window may give you better reception.  
Understanding the Power Save Feature  
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a  
Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it  
periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by  
pressing any key. Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message  
displays on the screen. When a signal is found, your phone returns to  
Standby mode.  
Understanding How Your Phone Operates  
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned  
on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use  
your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This  
power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.  
Knowing Radio frequency Safety  
The design of your PCS Phone complies with updated NCRP standards  
described below.  
In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)  
and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in  
updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human  
exposure to RF signals. More than 120 scientists, engineers and  
physicians from universities, government health agencies and industries  
developed this updated standard after reviewing the available body of  
research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC  
adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard  
and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation  
Protection and Measurements (NCRP).  
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Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance  
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and  
maintaining safe, satisfactory service.  
Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over  
your shoulder.  
Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone’s antenna.  
Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.  
Speak directly into the mouthpiece.  
Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills.  
If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and  
remove the battery. If it’s inoperable, return it to a Sprint Store or  
call PCS Customer Solutions for service.  
Note: For the best care of your phone, only Sprint authorized personnel  
should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void  
the warranty.  
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to  
Your Phone  
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO  
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE  
Using Your Phone While Driving  
Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a  
hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to  
specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first.  
When using your phone in the car:  
Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial  
and redial.  
When available, use a hands-free device.  
Position your phone within easy reach.  
Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary,  
suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.  
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.  
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Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when  
stationary or before pulling into traffic.  
Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may  
divert your attention from the road.  
Dial to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your wireless phone.  
Use your phone to help others in emergencies.  
Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless number  
when necessary.  
Tip: Purchase an optional Hands-Free Car Kit.  
Following Safety Guidelines  
To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special  
regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is  
forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger.  
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices  
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF)  
signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect  
inadequately shielded electronic equipment.  
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded  
electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor  
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their representative to  
determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF  
signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that  
has been added to your vehicle.  
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.  
Note: Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request  
permission before using the phone near medical equipment.  
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying  
Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible  
interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation  
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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.  
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas  
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off your phone when  
in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating that two-way  
radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control  
RF devices to set off explosives.  
Turn off your phone when you’re in any area that has a potentially  
explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone or its accessories  
could generate sparks. Sparks could cause an explosion or a fire resulting  
in bodily injury or even death. These areas are often, but not always,  
clearly marked. They include:  
Fueling areas such as gas stations.  
Below deck on boats.  
Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.  
Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain,  
just or metal powders.  
Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your  
vehicle’s engine.  
Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives in the  
compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.  
Restricting Children’s Access to your Phone  
Your PCS Phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with  
it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or  
make calls that increase your phone bill.  
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Caring for the Battery  
Protecting Your Battery  
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your  
battery’s performance.  
Use only Sprint-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These  
chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries  
or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.  
In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures  
that range from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C).  
Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity  
areas, such as the bathroom.  
Never dispose of the battery by incineration.  
Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.  
Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.  
The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long  
period of time.  
It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable  
performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs  
replacing.  
Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of  
time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:  
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)  
Disposal of Lithium Ion (LiIon) Batteries  
For safe disposal options of your LiIon 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  
prohibited.  
Note: For safety, do not handle a damaged or leaking LiIon battery.  
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Acknowledging Special Precautions and the  
FCC Notice  
FCC Notice  
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 phone  
if such interference cannot be eliminated.  
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 National Fire Protection Association,  
One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication  
Sales Division.  
Cautions  
Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in  
this document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void  
your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries,  
antennas and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be  
dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage  
or a defect to the phone.  
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment  
and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.  
Body-Worn Operation  
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a  
handset on your body, use the Sprint supplied or approved carrying case,  
holster or other body-worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn  
accessory, ensure that the antenna is at least one inch (2.5 centimeters)  
from your body when transmitting. Use of non-Sprint approved  
accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.  
For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC Web site at  
Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information  
4A: Safety 123  
 
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones  
The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy  
absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset.  
The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring  
and calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone  
emits. All phone models are tested at their highest value in strict  
laboratory settings. But when in operation, the SAR of a phone can be  
substantially less than the level reported to the FCC. This is because of a  
variety of factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone  
design and other factors. What is important to remember is that each  
phone meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent  
a variation in safety.  
All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a  
substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR values  
between different model phones do not mean variations in safety. SAR  
values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for  
use by the public.  
The highest reported SAR values of the [SPH-A500] are:  
AMPS mode (Part 22) - Head: 1.1 W/kg; Body-worn: .62 W/kg  
PCS mode (Part 24) - Head: 1.33 W/kg; Body-worn: .34 W/kg  
FCC Radio frequency Emission  
This phone meets the FCC Radio frequency Emission Guidelines. FCC ID  
number: [manufacturer needs to provide #]. More information on the  
phone's SAR can be found from the following FCC Web site:  
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Owner’s Record  
The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located  
on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial  
number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to  
contact us about your phone in the future.  
Model: PCS Phone [SPH-A500]  
Serial No.:  
User Guide Proprietary Notice  
CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or  
more of the following patents:  
4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797  
5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501  
5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239  
5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338  
5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569  
5,490,165 5,511,073  
T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by  
U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other  
patents pending.  
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Section 4B  
Manufacturer’s Warranty  
In This Section  
Manufacturer’s Warranty  
his section contains the manufacturer’s warranty for your PCS Phone.  
For information about the Terms and Conditions of your PCS Service,  
please see the Start Here guide included with your phone. For the most  
T
recent version of the Terms and Conditions, please visit www.sprintpcs.com.  
Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information  
4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty 126  
   
Manufacturer’s Warranty  
What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG  
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P. ("SAMSUNG") warrants to  
the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG's Phones and  
accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and  
workmanship under normal use and service for the period  
commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing for the  
following specified period of time after that date:  
Phone 1 Year  
Batteries 1 Year  
Leather Case/Pouch 90 Days  
Holster90 Days  
Other Phone Accessories 1 Year  
What is Not Covered? This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon  
proper use of Product by Purchaser. This Limited Warranty does  
not cover: (a) defects or damage resulting from accident, misuse,  
abuse, neglect, unusual physical, electrical 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  
equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or  
damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance,  
installation, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and  
service of Product, or (g) Product not purchased in the United  
States or Canada. This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if  
battery capacity falls below 80% of rated capacity or the battery  
leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i)  
the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or  
approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the  
seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or  
(iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the  
SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.  
What are SAMSUNG's Obligations? During the applicable  
warranty period, SAMSUNG will repair or replace, at SAMSUNG's  
sole option, without charge to Purchaser, any defective component  
part of Product. To obtain service under this Limited Warranty,  
Purchaser must return Product to an authorized phone service  
facility in an adequate container for shipping, accompanied by  
Purchaser's sales receipt or comparable substitute proof of sale  
showing the date of purchase, the serial number of Product and the  
sellers' name and address. To obtain assistance on where to  
deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357.  
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4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty 127  
 
Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the  
defective Product. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG's sole option,  
use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or components when  
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, boards and equipment shall become  
the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any  
Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must  
pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of  
such Product.  
What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG's Liability? EXCEPT AS SET  
FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN,  
PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS," AND SAMSUNG  
MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE  
NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR  
OTHERWISE, OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE  
PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:  
·THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR  
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;  
·WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT;  
·DESIGN, CONDITION, QUALITY, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE  
PRODUCT;  
·THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS  
CONTAINED THEREIN; OR  
·COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF  
ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING  
THERETO.  
NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE  
CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY KIND  
WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. ALL IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS THAT MAY ARISE BY  
OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING IF APPLICABLE THE IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE SAME  
DURATION OF TIME AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY  
STATED HEREIN. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW  
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO  
THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION,  
SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY  
KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR  
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR  
INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS 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  
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4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty 128  
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 STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE  
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT  
APPLY TO YOU.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU  
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO  
STATE/PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY  
SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL  
PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT AND STATES PURCHASER'S  
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. IF ANY PORTION OF THIS LIMITED  
WARRANTY IS HELD ILLEGAL OR UNENFORCEABLE BY REASON  
OF ANY LAW, SUCH PARTIAL ILLEGALITY OR UNENFORCEABILITY  
SHALL NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER  
OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER  
ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE  
LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS.  
THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE  
THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION  
WITH THE PRODUCT. SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR  
REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS  
OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AS TO THE QUALITY,  
CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF  
ANY THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH  
THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE  
PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE,  
INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO INTEGRATE ANY SUCH SOFTWARE  
OR EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRODUCT. THE QUALITY,  
CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE AND SUITABILITY  
OF ANY SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT LIE  
SOLELY WITH THE PURCHASER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR,  
OWNER OR SUPPLIER 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 Warranty, or make additional  
warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional  
statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether  
oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and  
should not be relied upon.  
Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information  
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Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P.  
1130 East Arapaho Road  
Richardson, Texas 75081  
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG  
Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357)  
©2002 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved.  
No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval.  
Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.  
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4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty 130  
A
Activating Your Phone 10  
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings 29  
Airplane Mode 33  
Alert Menu 69  
Alert Notification 31  
Answering Calls 25  
B
Backlight Time Length - Changing 32  
Battery  
Capacity 22  
Charging 23  
Installation 22  
Battery - Caring for 122  
Battery - Removing 22  
Battery - Using 22  
Business Connection 111  
C
Calculator 70  
Call Forwarding 90  
Call Guard 45  
Call Waiting 89  
Caller ID 88  
Character Input Mode - Selecting 60  
Chat 102  
Contrast - Changing 35  
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 28  
Customer Service Solutions 12  
D
Dialing Options 26  
Dialing PCS Services 66  
Directory Assistance 12  
Display Screen 18  
E
Email 101  
Email - Accessing 101  
Email - Composing 101  
Emergency Numbers 26  
End-of-Call Options 27  
Erase Content 39  
Events - Erasing 69  
Events - Purging 70  
Events - Viewing 69  
F
Features of Your A500 20  
Front View of Phone 15  
G
Games 110  
Getting Help 11  
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service 10  
Greeting - Changing 32  
H
History - Erasing 58  
History - Making a Call 57  
History - Options 56  
History - Prepending a Phone Number 58  
History - Saving a Phone Number 57  
History - Viewing 56  
I
In-Call Options 27  
Internal Phone Book - Erasing 39  
L
Launch Pad Settings 34  
Lock Code - Changing 38  
Lock Mode - Calling 38  
Locking Your Phone 37  
M
Making and Answering Calls 24  
Manufacturer’s Warranty 126  
Memo - Erasing 80  
Memo - Options 80  
Memos - Recording 79  
Menu Diagram 49  
Menu Navigation 48  
Menu Structure 48  
Menus - Viewing 49  
Message Types 98  
Messages - Erasing 98  
Messaging 98  
Missed Call Notification 25  
N
Navigating 47  
Navigating Menus 48  
P
PCS Messages 98  
PCS Vision 91  
Phone Book 59  
Phone Book - Secret 65  
Phone Number - Displaying 24  
Pictures 104  
R
Reset Camera 40  
Resetting Your Phone 40  
Restricting Calls 38  
Ringer Type - Selecting 65  
Ringer Types 29  
Ringer Types for Messages 30  
Ringer Types for Schedule 30  
Ringer Types for Voice Calls 29  
Ringers 106  
Ringers - Downloading 106  
Roaming 42  
Analog Networks 43  
Other Digital Networks 43  
Roam Mode 44  
S
Safety 117  
Scheduler - Adding an Event 68  
Scheduler - Alerts 68  
Screen Savers 35, 108  
Security - Setting 36  
Security Features - PCS Vision 40  
Security Menu 37  
Service Features 83  
Setting Up Service 9  
Setting Up Your Voicemail 11  
Short Mail 99  
Silent Mode 31  
Special Numbers 39  
Sprint PCS Services  
Customer Service Solutions 12  
Directory Assistance 12  
Operator Services 12  
Symbols and Numbers - Entering 62  
T
T9 Text Input 61  
Three-Way Call 89  
Tone Length 31  
Turning Your Phone On and Off 21  
U
Unlocking Your Phone 10, 37  
Unrestricting Calls 39  
Using One/Two/Three Touch Speed Dialing 26  
V
Voice Command 113  
Voice Command - Making a Call 115  
Voice Dial Tags - Erasing 75  
Voice Recognition 76  
Voice Services 73  
Voice-Activated Dialing 74  
Voicemail  
Setting Up 11  
Voicemail - Clearing the message icon 88  
Voicemail - Message Alerts 85  
Voicemail - Options 86  
Voicemail - Retrieving 85  
Voicemail - Setting up 84  
Voicemail Notification 84  
W
Web - Browsing 92  
Web - Net Guard 93  
Web - Setting up a Web Connection 97  
Y
Your PCS Phone  
The Basics 14  

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