Samsung Cell Phone VI A820 User Guide
Sprint PCS® Service  
Sprint PCS VisionSM Phone  
VI-A820 by Samsung®  
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Table of Contents  
Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii  
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Sprint PCS Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
2A. Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
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2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Erasing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Erasing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79  
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82  
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
2E. Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87  
2F. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101  
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102  
Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103  
Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104  
Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105  
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . 106  
Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107  
2G. Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109  
Adding a New Contact Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110  
Finding Contact Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112  
Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114  
Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115  
Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115  
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116  
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Editing a Contact Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117  
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118  
Dialing Sprint PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119  
2H. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . 121  
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122  
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126  
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127  
Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129  
2I. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133  
Activating Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134  
Using Voice Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135  
Using Name Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140  
Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142  
Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144  
Phone Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147  
My Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148  
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2J. Using Sprint PCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149  
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150  
Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call . . . . . . . . . 153  
Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161  
Erasing Ready Link List Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168  
Updating Sprint PCS Ready Link Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170  
Managing Sprint PCS Ready Link Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170  
Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .175  
3A. Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . 177  
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178  
Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187  
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192  
Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193  
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194  
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Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195  
Viewing Missed Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195  
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3B. Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197  
Sprint PCS Vision Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198  
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199  
Sprint PCS Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205  
Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209  
The Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213  
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218  
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3C. Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221  
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . 222  
Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223  
Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . 224  
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command . . 225  
Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . .227  
4A. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229  
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230  
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . 232  
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234  
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . 235  
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237  
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237  
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239  
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245  
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Welcome to Sprint  
Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless  
technology available. We built our complete, nationwide  
network from the ground up, so all your services – whether  
it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS Vision – will work  
the same wherever you go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS  
Network.  
This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your  
new Sprint PCS Phone through simple, easy-to-follow  
instructions. It’s all right here – from setting up your account  
passwords and voicemail to using the most advanced  
features of Sprint PCS VisionSM.  
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.  
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Introduction  
This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all  
the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four  
sections:  
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Section 1: Getting Started  
Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone  
Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features  
Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information  
Throughout this 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 also help you quickly locate specific information.  
You'll get the most out of your phone if you read each section.  
However, if you'd like to get right to a specific feature, simply  
locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to  
that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you'll  
be ready to use your phone in no time.  
Due to updates in phone software, this printed guide  
may not be the most current version for your phone.  
Visit www.sprint.com and sign on to My PCS to access  
the most recent version of the phone guide.  
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Section 1  
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Section 1A  
Setting Up Service  
In This Section  
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Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service  
Setting Up Your Voicemail  
Sprint PCS Account Passwords  
Getting Help  
Setting up service on your new Sprint PCS Phone is quick  
and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps  
to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish  
passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your  
Sprint PCS Service.  
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Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service  
Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated  
If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably  
activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your  
phone in the mail, it probably has been activated; all you  
need to do is unlock it.  
If your phone is not activated, please refer to the  
Sprint Activation Card included with your phone.  
Unlocking Your Phone  
To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:  
1. Press and hold  
for a few seconds to turn the phone on.  
2. Press Unlock ( ).  
To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the  
softkey text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right  
of your phone’s display screen. Softkey actions change  
according to the screen you’re viewing and will not appear if  
there is no corresponding action available.  
Note:  
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes,  
the code is not visible as you type.)  
If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits  
of either your Social Security number or Sprint PCS Phone  
number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call  
Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).  
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Setting Up Your Voicemail  
All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are  
automatically transferred to your 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  
Sprint PCS Phone is activated.  
To set up your voicemail:  
1. From standby mode, press and hold  
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2. Follow the system prompts to:  
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Create your pass code  
Record your name announcement  
Record your greeting  
Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch  
Message Access (a feature that lets you access  
messages simply by pressing and holding  
,
bypassing the need for you to enter your pass code)  
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your  
voicemail account, Sprint recommends you enable your  
voicemail pass code.  
Note:  
For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using  
Voicemail” on page 178.  
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Sprint PCS Account Passwords  
As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your  
personal account information, your voicemail account, and  
your Sprint PCS Vision account. To ensure that no one else has  
access to your information, you will need to create passwords  
to protect your privacy.  
Account Password  
If you are the account owner, you'll have an account password  
to sign on to www.sprint.com and to use when calling Sprint  
Customer Service. Your default account password is the last  
four digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the  
account owner (if someone else receives the invoice for your  
Sprint PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password at  
www.sprint.com.  
Voicemail Password  
You'll create your voicemail password (or pass code) when you  
set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on  
page 178 for more information on your voicemail password.  
Sprint PCS Vision Password  
With your Sprint PCS Vision Phone VI-A820 by Samsung, you  
may elect to set up a Sprint PCS Vision Password. This  
optional password may be used to authorize purchase of  
Premium Services content and to protect personal  
information on multi-phone accounts.  
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on  
to www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at  
1-888-211-4PCS (4727).  
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Getting Help  
Visit www.sprint.com  
You can go online to:  
ⅷ
Access your account information  
ⅷ
Check your minutes used (depending on your  
Sprint PCS Service Plan)  
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View and pay your bill  
Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS Online  
Billing and Automatic Payment  
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Purchase accessories  
Shop for the latest Sprint PCS Phones  
View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options  
Learn more about Sprint PCS Vision and other great  
products like Sprint PCS Picture MailSM, games, ringers,  
screen savers, and more  
Reaching Sprint Customer Service  
You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:  
ⅷ
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Dial  
on your Sprint PCS Phone  
Sign on to your account at www.sprint.com  
Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers)  
or 1-888-788-4727 (Business customers)  
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Write to us at Sprint Customer Service, P.O. Box 8077,  
London, KY 40742  
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Receiving Automated Invoicing Information  
For your convenience, your phone gives you access to  
invoicing information on your Sprint PCS Account. This  
information includes balance due, payment received,  
invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the number of minutes  
used since your last invoicing cycle. (Normal airtime usage  
will apply.)  
To access automated invoicing information:  
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Press  
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This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.  
Note:  
Sprint PCS Directory Assistance  
You have access to a variety of services and information  
through Sprint PCS Directory Assistance, including  
residential, business, and government listings; assistance  
with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; and hotel,  
restaurant, shopping, and major local event information.  
There is a per-call charge, and you will be billed for airtime.  
To call Sprint PCS Directory Assistance:  
ᮣ
Press  
.
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Sprint PCS Operator Services  
Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when  
placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local  
telephone calling card or third party.  
To access Sprint PCS Operator Services:  
ᮣ
Press  
.
For more information or to see the latest in products and  
services, visit us online at www.sprint.com.  
Sprint PCS Operator Services may not be available in all  
Affiliate areas.  
Note:  
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Section 2  
Your Sprint PCS Phone  
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Section 2A  
Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics  
In This Section  
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Front View of Your Phone  
Viewing the Display Screen  
Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone  
Turning Your Phone On and Off  
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger  
Displaying Your Phone Number  
Making and Answering Calls  
Entering Text  
Your Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify  
your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the  
people and information that are important to you. This  
section will guide you through the basic functions and calling  
features of your phone.  
Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics  
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Front View of Your Phone  
1. Speaker  
2. Display Screen  
3. Headset Jack  
4. OK/Menu Key  
21. Speaker Key  
5. Left Softkey  
20. Right Softkey  
6. Ready Link Key  
19. Navigation Key  
18. END Key  
17. BACK Key  
7. TALK Key  
8. Volume Key  
9. Voicemail Key  
10. Numeric Keypad  
16. Space/Pound Key  
11. Shift/Asterisk Key  
15. Plus Code  
Dialing Key  
14. Microphone  
13. Accessory Interface  
Connector  
12. Power Interface  
Connector  
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Key Functions  
1. Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller  
and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your  
phone.  
2. Display Screen: This screen displays all the information  
needed to operate your phone.  
3. Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in an optional headset  
for convenient, hands-free conversations.  
4. OK/Menu Key: Press (  
) to access the menu screen. It  
also allows you to accept choices when navigating  
through a menu.  
5. Left Softkey: This key is used to navigate through menus  
and applications by selecting the choice available in the  
Left Softkey Option on your display screen.  
6. Ready Link Key: Press to activate Sprint PCS Ready Link  
mode. (See “Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS  
Ready Link Call” on page 153.)  
7. TALK Key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby  
mode, press the key once to access the Recent call log. If  
you press and hold the key down, you will initiate the  
Voice Recognition feature.  
8. Volume Key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in  
standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice  
volume during a call. The volume key can also be used to  
scroll up or down to navigate through the different  
menu options. To mute the ringer during an incoming  
call, press the volume key up or down.  
9. Voicemail Key: Press and hold to automatically dial your  
voicemail.  
10. Numeric Keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers,  
letters, and characters.  
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11. Shift/Asterisk Key: Enters the asterisk [*] character for  
calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the  
capitalization mode.  
12. Power Interface Connector: This connector is used to plug  
in the charging accessories.  
13. Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used  
connect any available accessory cables to your phone.  
14. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to  
hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.  
15. Plus Code Dialing Key: Automatically dials the  
international access code for the country in which you  
are located (for instance, 011 for international calls  
placed from the United States).  
16. Space/Pound Key: Enters the pound [#] character for  
calling features. In text entry mode, press to enter a  
space.  
17. BACK Key: Deletes characters from the display when you  
are in text entry mode. When in a menu, press to return  
to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return  
to the previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session.  
18. END Key: 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. When you receive an incoming call,  
press to enter silent mode and mute the ringer.  
19. Navigation Key: This key allows you to scroll through the  
phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone  
functions from standby mode.  
20. Right Softkey: This key is used to navigate through  
menus and applications by selecting the choice  
available in the Right Softkey Option on your display  
screen.  
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21. Speaker Key: In stand-by mode, press and hold to launch  
voice recognition. Press once to display the recent call  
log. If the flip is closed, press and hold with the Ready  
Link key to disable/enable the key guard. While on a call,  
press to turn speakerphone on or off.  
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Viewing the Display Screen  
Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information  
about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the  
symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:  
To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the  
main menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.  
Tip:  
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 Ready Link is being used.  
indicates Ready Link is disabled.  
indicates Ready Link/Speaker On is enabled.  
indicates that you have voicemail, text,  
numeric pages, picture messages, or Sprint PCS Web  
Alert messages waiting. Press  
briefly to see a  
list of pending messages or press and hold  
dial your voicemail box.  
to  
indicates that there is an unread message in  
your inbox.  
indicates that the text message has been read.  
indicates that there is an unread urgent message in  
your inbox.  
indicates that you have read the urgent message.  
indicates that you have new voicemail.  
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indicates that you have a new text message.  
indicates that there is an unread URL message in  
your inbox.  
indicates that the URL message has been read.  
indicates that there is an unread urgent URL  
message in your inbox.  
indicates that you have read the urgent URL  
message.  
indicates that there is an unchecked Voice SMS  
message in your inbox.  
indicates that the Voice SMS message has been  
checked.  
indicates that the message was sent.  
indicates that the message failed to send.  
indicates that you have a pending message.  
indicates that the message is a draft.  
indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is  
active.  
indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is  
dormant or inactive.  
indicates that you are receiving information.  
indicates that you are sending information.  
indicates that your phone is in vibrate only mode.  
indicates that your phone is in ringer+vibrate mode.  
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indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1-  
8 or that 1-Beep is selected.  
indicates that the ringer is turned off.  
shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon  
shown fully charged in idle mode and completely  
empty.)  
indicates that position location is active.  
indicates that position location is inactive.  
indicates that the TTY option is on.  
indicates that your phone is roaming.  
indicates that your message is locked.  
indicates that your phone is in Web security mode.  
indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.  
indicates that a file (ringer, game, screen saver, java  
app, etc.) has been downloaded to your phone.  
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Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone  
Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Phone.  
The Sprint PCS Vision Phone VI-A820 by Samsung is  
lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many  
significant features and service options. The following list  
previews some of those features and provides page numbers  
where you can find out more:  
ⅷ
Tri-Mode capability allows you to make and receive calls  
while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and to roam  
on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where  
Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 79).  
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
Sprint PCS Ready LinkSM provides instant walkie-talkie-  
style communication between 2 or more Ready Link users  
(up to 6 on a group call) (page 150).  
Voice SMS Messaging allows you to send voice messages  
to others using an email address or mobile phone number  
(page 191).  
Missed events are displayed on-screen in standby mode  
(page 195).  
ⅷ
ⅷ
Sprint PCS VisionSM provides access to the wireless  
Internet in digital mode (page 197).  
Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging provide quick  
and convenient messaging capabilities (page 205 and  
page 187, respectively).  
ⅷ
ⅷ
Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM lets you dial phone numbers  
by speaking someone’s name or the digits of their phone  
number (page 221).  
Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can  
be downloaded to make your Sprint PCS Phone as unique  
as you are (page 209, additional charges may apply.)  
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ⅷ
ⅷ
The contact list allows you to store up to 300 phone  
numbers or email addresses (page 109).  
The built-in Scheduler offers several personal information  
management features to help you manage your busy  
lifestyle (page 121).  
ⅷ
Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature  
for use in connection with location-based services that  
may be available in the future (page 58).  
ⅷ
ⅷ
Features a large color screen.  
Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two  
key presses (page 38).  
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Turning Your Phone On and Off  
Turning Your Phone On  
To turn your phone on:  
ᮣ
Flip the phone open, then press and release  
.
Once your phone is on, it may display “Looking for Service,”  
which indicates 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 Sprint PCS Service by pressing any key (when your  
phone is turned on).  
The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power  
when you are in an area where there is no signal.  
Note:  
Turning Your Phone Off  
To turn your phone off:  
ᮣ
Press and hold  
until you see the powering off  
animation on the display screen.  
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the  
battery is charging).  
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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger  
Battery Capacity  
Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion  
(Li-Ion) battery. The standard battery provides up to 3.0 hours  
of continuous digital talk time and the extended battery  
provides up to 4.1 hours of continuous digital talk time.  
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon  
blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk  
time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers  
down.  
Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode,  
and browser use affect the battery talk and standby times.  
Note:  
Tip:  
Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and  
charge the battery before it runs out of power.  
Installing the Battery  
To install the Li-Ion battery:  
1. To install, insert the battery into the bottom of the  
phone at a 45-degree angle, making sure to line up the  
tabs.  
2. Gently press down the top of the battery until it snaps  
into place.  
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Removing the Battery  
To remove your battery:  
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any  
stored numbers or messages.  
2. Push the release button up located at the top of the  
battery.  
3. Pull the battery away and remove from the phone at a  
45-degree angle.  
Charging the Battery  
Your Sprint PCS Phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and  
should be charged 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 will lose all the information you were just  
working on. For a quick check of your phone’s battery level,  
glance at the battery charge indicator located in the upper-  
right corner of your phone’s display screen. If the battery  
charge is getting too low, the battery icon  
phone sounds a warning tone.  
blinks and the  
Always use a Sprint-approved battery charger, travel charger,  
or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.  
Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to  
your phone and void the warranty.  
Warning!  
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Using the Charger  
To use the travel charger provided with your phone:  
ᮣ
Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s  
power interface connector and the other end into an  
electrical outlet.  
Ⅲ
A red indicator light on the phone lets you know the  
battery is charging.  
Ⅲ
An green indicator light on the phone lets you know  
that the battery is charged.  
It takes approximately 4 hours to fully recharge a completely  
rundown battery. With the Sprint-approved  
Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes  
completely run down.  
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Displaying Your Phone Number  
Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS  
Phone can remind you.  
To display your phone number:  
ᮣ
Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu, select  
), Phone Info ( ), and Phone Number  
Settings (  
(
). (Your phone number and other information  
about your phone and account will be displayed.)  
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Making and Answering Calls  
Making Calls  
Placing a call from your Sprint PCS Phone is as easy as making  
a call from any land line phone. Just enter the number and  
press  
, and you’re on your way to clear calls.  
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  
and hold  
to erase one digit at a time. Press  
to erase the entire number.)  
3. Press  
Call Guard is enabled, press  
“Call Guard” on page 83.)  
. (To make a call when you are roaming and  
and then . See  
4. Press  
or close the phone when you are finished.  
You can also place calls from your Sprint PCS Phone by using  
Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM (page 221), Speed Dialing  
numbers from your Contacts (page 38), using your Call  
History listings (page 104), and using Voice-Activated Dialing  
(page 134).  
Dialing Options  
When you enter numbers in standby mode, a number of  
options are available to you. Press Options ( ) to perform  
the following actions:  
ⅷ
Dial: dials the number or digits displayed.  
ⅷ
Send Msg: allows you to send a text or voice SMS message  
with attachments to the number being dialed.  
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Save: Enter a seven to ten digit number (phone number  
and area code) and press to save the phone number  
in your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” on  
page 34.)  
ⅷ
Find: Enter one or more digits and press  
(Options).  
Select Find to display contact entries that end with the  
entered numbers. (See “Finding a Phone Number” on  
page 35.)  
ⅷ
ⅷ
Hard Pause: allows you to enter a hard pause. To continue  
dialing, you must press a key. (See “Dialing and Saving  
Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 36.)  
2sec Pause: allows you to enter a 2 second pause. The  
phone will pause, then continue dialing without any  
additional keys being pressed. (See “Dialing and Saving  
Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 36.)  
Answering Calls  
To answer an incoming call with the flip open:  
1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off,  
incoming calls go to voicemail.)  
2. Press  
or  
to answer an incoming call.  
Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also  
answer incoming calls by opening the flip or by pressing  
any number key. (See “Call Answer Mode” on page 66  
for more information.)  
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To answer an incoming call with the flip closed:  
1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off,  
incoming calls go to voicemail.)  
2. When your phone rings or vibrates, press and hold the  
speaker phone key (  
) on the right side of the  
phone. (The call will be answered in speaker phone  
mode.)  
– or –  
Open the phone to use the earpiece.  
Your Sprint PCS Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the  
following ways:  
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
The phone rings and vibrates.  
The phone just vibrates.  
The indicator light flashes.  
The backlight illuminates.  
The screen displays an incoming call message.  
If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts,  
the entry’s name and number are displayed on both the  
inside and outside LCD screens.  
If Call Answer is set to Talk Key, the following options are also  
displayed. To select an option, press the corresponding  
softkey button.  
ⅷ
Answer to answer the incoming call.  
ⅷ
Ignore to send the call to your voicemail box.  
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Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled  
Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming  
charges when making or receiving calls while outside the  
Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see Controlling Your  
Roaming Experience on page 79 for more information about  
roaming.  
To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled:  
ᮣ
Select Answer or press  
to answer the call and press  
to confirm the roaming rate. (See “Call Guard” on  
page 83 for additional information.)  
When your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to  
voicemail.  
Note:  
Ending a Call  
To disconnect a call when you are finished:  
ᮣ
Close the flip or press  
.
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Missed Call Notification  
When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is  
displayed on your screen.  
To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen:  
ᮣ
Highlight the entry and press  
number, press .)  
To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode:  
1. Press for Menu.  
. (To dial the phone  
2. Select Call History (  
).  
3. Select Missed Calls (  
).  
4. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press  
.
Calling Emergency Numbers  
You can place calls to 911 (dial  
), even if  
your phone is locked or your account is restricted.  
Once you place an emergency call, your phone will enter  
Emergency mode and you will be unable to make any non-  
emergency calls until you exit.  
To exit emergency mode:  
ᮣ
Press  
and  
at the same time and release to exit  
emergency mode.  
– or –  
Remove and replace the battery.  
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In-Call Options  
Pressing Options ( ) during a call displays a list of features  
you may use during the course of a call. To select an option,  
press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the  
option and press  
. The following options are available  
through the Options menu:  
ⅷ
(1) Call History checks your call log for Outgoing, Incoming,  
and Missed calls. You can also erase the history from this  
menu.  
ⅷ
ⅷ
(2) Contacts accesses the Contacts menu.  
(3) 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 194.)  
ⅷ
ⅷ
(4) Messaging allows you to check for voicemail, email,  
and notifications.  
(5) Voice Memo allows you to record incoming audio from  
your conversation. (For more information, see “To record a  
conversation during a phone call:” on page 145.)  
ⅷ
ⅷ
(6) Tools accesses the Tools menu options.  
(7) Phone Info displays the following menu:  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
(1) Phone Number  
(2) Icon Glossary  
(3) Version  
(4) Advanced  
During a call, the left softkey button functions as the Mute  
button. Press it to mute the phone’s microphone for privacy.  
Press it again to Unmute the phone.  
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End-of-Call Options  
After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number  
that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the  
duration of the call are displayed. The left softkey displays the  
Save option. Select this option if you wish to add the new  
number to your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” on  
page 34.)  
After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number  
that is already in your Contacts, the Contacts entry name and  
phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. The  
left softkey displays the option Call. Select this option if you  
wish to call the number again.  
The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified  
as No ID or Restricted.  
Note:  
Saving a Phone Number  
Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 300 Contact entries.  
Each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. Your phone  
automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. (For  
more information, see “Using Contacts” on page 109.)  
To save a number from standby mode:  
1. Enter a phone number and press  
2. Select New Entry or Existing Entry and press  
3. Use your navigation key to select a label (Mobile, Home,  
Work, Pager, or Others) and press  
4. Enter a name for the entry using the numeric keys.  
Press to select the desired entry method T9 (English),  
.
.
.
Alpha, Symbol, or Number. (See “Entering Text” on  
page 40.)  
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5. When finished entering the name, press  
to return  
to the contact entry.  
6. Press  
for Done to save the entry.  
Finding a Phone Number  
You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that end  
in a specific string of numbers.  
To find a phone number:  
1. While in standby mode, enter one or more of the last  
digits of the phone number. (The more numbers you  
enter, the more specific the search becomes.)  
2. Press  
for Options and select Find. (All Contacts  
entries matching the entered numbers will display.)  
3. To display the Contacts entry that ends in the numbers  
you entered, highlight the entry and press  
. To dial  
the number, highlight it and press  
.
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Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses  
You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with  
automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing  
numbers.  
There are two types of pauses available on your phone:  
ⅷ
Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you  
press  
.
ⅷ
2sec Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers  
after two seconds.  
You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and  
combine 2-second and hard pauses.  
Note:  
To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:  
1. Enter the phone number.  
2. Select Options ( ) and choose either Hard Pause or  
2sec Pause.  
3. Enter additional numbers.  
4. Press  
to dial the number.  
– or –  
Press  
to save the number in your Contacts.  
When dialing a number with a hard pause, press Talk to send  
the next set of numbers.  
Note  
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Abbreviated Dialing  
Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five or six-digit  
prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated  
dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any  
phone number that matches the five or six digit prefix, and  
the number is dialed.  
To set up abbreviated dialing:  
1. Press  
for Menu.  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Press  
for Others.  
4. Press  
for Abbrev. Dial.  
5. Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off  
and press  
6. Input the five or six digit prefix (for example, area code  
and prefix) and press to Save.  
.
Making an Abbreviated Dial Call  
To make a call:  
1. Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone  
number.  
2. Abbrev. Dial is displayed in the lower left corner with the  
prefix digits displayed.  
If there is more than one Contact entry that matches the last  
four or five digits, a list is displayed which allows you to select  
the desired number to call.  
Note  
3. Press  
to begin the call.  
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Dialing From Contacts  
To dial directly from a Contacts entry:  
1. Press  
for Contacts.  
2. Enter the first few letters of the Contact name using the  
numeric keypad. The matching contact is automatically  
highlighted.  
3. Press  
to make the call.  
If the desired entry contains more than one phone number,  
scroll left or right to display the icon for the number you wish  
to call and press TALK to make the call.  
Note  
Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing  
You can store up to ninety-nine numbers in your phone’s  
speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as  
easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can  
dial Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 2-9 or  
two key presses for locations 10-99.  
To use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 2-9:  
ᮣ
Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately  
two seconds. The display confirms that the number has  
been dialed when it shows the time and counter above  
the name and number of the contact entry.  
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To use Two-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 10-99:  
1. Press the first digit.  
2. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two  
seconds. The display confirms that the number has been  
dialed when it shows the time and counter above the  
name and number of the contact entry.  
Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming; when  
you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you  
must always dial using eleven digits (1 + area code + number).  
Note:  
Speed dialing entries are assigned by pressing Menu, 9, 4.  
Tip:  
Using Plus (+) Code Dialing  
When placing calls from the United States to other countries,  
you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the  
international access code (011).  
To make a call using Plus Code Dialing:  
1. Press and hold  
until a “+” sign displays on your  
phone.  
2. Dial the country code and phone number you’re calling  
and press . (The access code for international dialing  
will automatically be dialed, followed by the country  
code and the phone number you entered.)  
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Entering Text  
Selecting a Character Input Mode  
Your Sprint PCS Phone provides convenient ways to enter  
words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are  
prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a  
Contact entry or when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS  
Text Messaging).  
To change the character input mode:  
1. When you are prompted to enter text, press  
to  
change the character input mode.  
2. Select one of the following options:  
Ⅲ
T9 (English) to enter characters using predictive T9  
Text Input (see page 41).  
Ⅲ
Alpha to enter characters by tapping the keypad (see  
page 42).  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Symbol to enter symbols (see page 43).  
Number to enter numbers by pressing the numbers  
on the keypad (see page 43).  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Preset Msg to enter pre-programmed messages (see  
page 43).  
Recent Msg to select text from a list of recent  
messages (see page 43).  
Emoticons to enter “emoticons” (see page 43).  
When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change letter  
capitalization (Abc>ABC > abc).  
Tip:  
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Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input  
T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your Sprint PCS Phone by  
pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 [English]  
mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input  
Mode” on page 40.)  
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 word you want does not display  
after you have entered all the letters, press  
to scroll  
through additional word selections. To accept a word and  
insert a space, press  
.
If you make a mistake, press  
to erase a single character.  
to delete an entire entry.  
Press and hold  
To enter text using T9:  
1. From the text entry screen (for example, a new event in  
scheduler), press and select T9 (English).  
2. Use your keypad to enter the new event. (For example,  
to enter “Meeting”, press once, twice,  
once, once, once, and once.)  
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Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad  
To enter characters by tapping the keypad:  
1. Select the Alpha mode (See “Selecting a Character Input  
Mode” on page 40.)  
2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the  
desired letter appears (for example, to enter the word  
“Bill,” press  
twice,  
three times,  
three  
times, press  
to advance the cursor or wait for it to  
advance automatically, then press  
again). (If you make a mistake, press  
single character. Press and hold  
three times  
to erase a  
to erase all text.)  
By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the  
following letters are lowercase. After a character is entered,  
the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two  
seconds or when you enter a character on a different key.  
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  
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Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, Preset  
Messages and Recent Messages  
To enter numbers:  
ᮣ
Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key.  
(See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 40.)  
To enter symbols:  
Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character  
ᮣ
Input Mode” on page 40.) To enter a symbol, press the  
appropriate key indicated on the display.  
To enter emoticons:  
Select the Emoticons mode and press the appropriate  
ᮣ
key. You may scroll through more options by pressing  
the navigation key left or right. (See “Selecting a  
Character Input Mode” on page 40.)  
To enter preset messages:  
1. Select the Preset Msg mode. (See “Selecting a Character  
Input Mode” on page 40.)  
2. Scroll to the desired pre-programmed message and  
press  
.
Preset messages make composing text messages even easier  
by allowing you to enter common messages, such as Meet  
me at, Let’s get lunch, or a customized preset message of your  
own. (For more information on Preset messages, please see  
“Managing Preset Messages” on page 61.)  
Note:  
To enter recent messages:  
1. Select the Recent Msg mode. (See “Selecting a Character  
Input Mode” on page 40.)  
2. Scroll to the desired message and press  
.
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Section 2B  
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings  
In This Section  
ࡗ
ࡗ
ࡗ
ࡗ
ࡗ
ࡗ
ࡗ
Sound Settings  
Display Settings  
Location Settings  
Messaging Settings  
Airplane Mode  
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service  
Phone Setup Options  
Using the menu options available on your Sprint PCS Phone,  
you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate  
just the way you want it to. This section describes how you  
can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs.  
Take a few moments to review these options and to adjust or  
add settings that are right for you.  
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Sound Settings  
Ringer Types  
Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages.  
You can assign ringer types to individual contact entries,  
types of calls, Scheduler entries, and types of messages.  
ⅷ
Single Tones are non-polyphonic traditional style ring  
tones.  
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types.  
Melodies include a variety of standard musical melodies.  
Downloaded includes ringers you have purchased and  
downloaded to your phone. (See “Downloading Premium  
Services Content” on page 209.)  
Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls  
Your Sprint PCS Phone provides a variety of ringer options  
that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings.  
These options allow you to identify incoming calls by the ring.  
To select a ringer type for voice calls:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
).  
3. Select Sounds (  
4. Select Ringer Type (  
5. Select Voice Calls (  
6. Select With Caller ID (  
).  
).  
) or No Caller ID (  
).  
7. Press the navigation key left or right to select the  
desired ringer category.  
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8. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer  
field. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll  
through the available ringers. (A sample ringer will  
sound as you highlight each option.)  
9. When the desired ringer is selected, press  
.
Selecting Ringer Types for Ready Link  
To select a ringer type for ready link:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
).  
3. Select Sounds (  
4. Select Ringer Type (  
).  
).  
5. Select Ready Link (  
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select the  
desired ringer.  
7. When the desired ringer is selected, press  
for Save.  
Selecting Ringer Types for Messages  
To select a ringer type for messages:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
).  
3. Select Sounds (  
4. Select Ringer Type (  
).  
5. Select Messages (  
).  
6. Select Voicemail (  
) or Text Message (  
).  
7. Press the navigation key left or right to select the  
desired ringer category.  
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8. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer  
field. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll  
through the available ringers. (A sample ringer will  
sound as you highlight each option.)  
9. When the desired ringer is selected, press  
.
Selecting Ringer Types for Schedule  
To select a ringer type for schedule reminders:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
).  
3. Select Sounds (  
4. Select Ringer Type (  
).  
5. Select Schedule (  
).  
6. Press the navigation key left or right to select the  
desired ringer category.  
7. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer  
field. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll  
through the available ringers. (A sample ringer will  
sound as you highlight each option.)  
8. When the desired ringer is selected, press  
.
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Selecting a Roam Ringer  
To select a ringer type for roaming calls:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Sounds (  
4. Select Ringer Type (  
).  
).  
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Normal or  
5. Select Roam Ringer (  
Distinctive and press  
.
Selecting a Key Tone  
Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the type  
and length of audible tones accompanying a key press.  
(Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition  
when dialing voicemail or other automated systems.)  
To select a tone type:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
).  
3. Select Sounds (  
4. Select Key Tone (  
).  
).  
5. Select Tone Type (  
6. Select Normal, Piano, or Beep and press  
.
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To select a tone level:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
).  
3. Select Sounds (  
4. Select Key Tone (  
).  
).  
5. Select Tone Level (  
6. Press the volume key up or down to select the desired  
level and press  
.
To select a key tone length:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
).  
3. Select Sounds (  
4. Select Tone Length (  
).  
5. Select Short or Long and press  
.
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings  
You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your  
needs and your environment.  
To adjust your phone’s volume settings:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
).  
3. Select Sounds (  
4. Select Volume (  
).  
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5. Select Ringer (  
), Alarms (  
Ready Link (  
), Messages (  
), or Voice Mail  
(
), App. Volume (  
), or  
).  
6. Select Use Ringer Vol. or Separate Vol. if necessary. Press  
the navigation key left or right to choose a desired  
volume level. Press  
to check the Always Vibrate  
option to set your handset to vibrate + ringer mode.  
With the phone open, you can adjust the ringer volume in  
standby mode (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using  
the volume key on the left side of your phone.  
Tip:  
7. Select Done ( ) to save and exit.  
Alert Notification  
Your Sprint PCS Phone can alert you with an audible tone  
when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice  
call, or when a call has been connected.  
To enable or disable alert sounds:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
).  
3. Select Sounds (  
4. Select Alerts (  
).  
5. Select Minute Beep (  
), Service (  
), Power On/Off (  
).  
), Connect (  
),  
Sig. Fade Tone (  
), or  
R-Link Missed (  
6. Select On, Off, Once, Repeat, or Continuous and  
press  
.
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Silence All  
There may be times when you need to silence your phone  
entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all  
sounds without turning your phone off.  
To activate Silence All:  
ᮣ
With the phone open, press and hold the volume key  
down in standby mode. (The screen will display  
“Silence All.”)  
To deactivate Silence All:  
ᮣ
Press the volume key up repeatedly to select a desired  
volume level.  
Text To Speech (TTS)  
The Text To Speech option allows you to hear the menu  
options spoken aloud using an electronic voice when you are  
navigating through the user interface.  
To enable TTS:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
).  
3. Select Sounds (  
4. Select TTS (  
).  
5. Select TTS Mode (  
).  
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Enable and  
press  
.
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To change the TTS volume setting:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Sounds (  
4. Select TTS (  
).  
5. Select TTS Volume (  
).  
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select the  
desired sound level and press  
.
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Display Settings  
Changing the Text Greeting  
The text greeting can be up to fourteen characters and is  
displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may  
choose to keep the phone’s default greeting (“Sprint PCS”), or  
you may enter your own custom greeting.  
To display or change your greeting:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Display (  
4. Select Greeting (  
).  
).  
).  
5. Select Custom and press  
6. Enter a custom greeting using your keypad and  
press . (See “Entering Text” on page 40.) (To erase the  
existing greeting one character at a time, press . To  
erase the entire greeting, press and hold .)  
.
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Changing the Backlight Time Length  
The backlight setting lets you select how long the display  
screen and keypad are lit after any key press is made.  
To change the backlight setting:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Display (  
4. Select Backlight (  
).  
).  
).  
5. Select Main Display (  
), Keypad (  
), or  
Pwr Save Mode (  
).  
6. Select a time setting or on/off and press  
.
Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby  
times.  
Note:  
Changing the Screen Saver  
Your new Sprint PCS Phone offers options for what you see on  
the display screen while in standby mode.  
To change the display images:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Display (  
).  
).  
4. Select Screen Saver (  
5. Select Main LCD (  
).  
).  
6. Select Preset Image (  
) or Downloads (  
).  
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7. Use the navigation key to view the available screen  
savers.  
If Preset Image is selected, there may also be an additional  
step required to place a digital clock as an overlay. The clock  
can also be turned off so that just the desired image is  
displayed as the screen saver.  
Note:  
8. Press  
to select the desired screen saver.  
Dialing Font  
Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to choose the color and size  
of the text displayed when dialing.  
Color  
The available color options are:  
ⅷ
Basic: displays black numbers on-screen when dialing.  
ⅷ
Rainbow: displays multi-colored numbers on-screen when  
dialing.  
ⅷ
ⅷ
Monochrome: allows you to choose between several  
different monochromatic color options.  
Hyphenate: allows you to choose between several  
different monochromatic colors and assign a different  
color option to each individual hyphenated series of  
numbers.  
To change the dialing color:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Display (  
4. Select Dialing Font (  
).  
5. Select Color (  
).  
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6. Select Basic, Rainbow, Monochrome, or Hyphenate and  
press  
.
7. If you selected Monochrome, use your navigation key to  
select a color. If you selected Hyphenate, use your  
navigation key to select a color for the first group of  
numbers, then press Next ( ) and select a color for the  
next two sets of numbers.  
8. Select Done ( ).  
Font Size  
The available size options are:  
ⅷ
Large: displays larger text for easier viewing on the display  
screen.  
ⅷ
Normal: displays the standard smaller size text on the  
display screen.  
To change the dialing font size:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Display (  
4. Select Dialing Font (  
).  
5. Select Size (  
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Large or  
Normal and press  
).  
.
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Location Settings  
Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature for  
use in connection with location-based services that may be  
available in the future.  
The Location feature allows the network to detect your  
position. Turning Location off will hide your location from  
everyone except 911.  
To enable your phone’s Location feature:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Others (  
4. Select Location (  
).  
).  
). (The Location disclaimer displays.)  
5. Read the disclaimer and press  
or select Next ( ).  
6. Select On or Off and press  
.
When the Location feature is on, your phone’s standby screen  
will display the  
icon will display.  
icon. When Location is turned off, the  
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Messaging Settings  
Staying connected to your friends and family has never been  
easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities,  
you can send and receive many different kinds of text  
messages without placing a voice call. (For more information,  
see “Accessing Messaging” on page 205.)  
Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even  
faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to  
be notified of new messages, create a signature with each  
sent message, and create your own canned messages, to  
name just a few.  
Setting Message Alerts  
When new messages arrive, you can choose to have your  
phone notify you by playing an audible alert.  
To hear an alert when you receive a new message:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Messaging (  
).  
3. Select Settings (  
).  
4. Select Message Alerts (  
5. Select Type ( ).  
6. Select Voicemail (  
).  
) or Text Message (  
).  
7. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or Downloaded  
and press the navigation key down.  
8. Press the navigation key left or right to select the  
desired sound and press  
.
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Deleting Old Messages  
You can have old messages deleted automatically when your  
inbox becomes full.  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Messaging (  
3. Select Settings (  
4. Select Auto Erase (  
).  
).  
).  
5. Select Yes or No and press  
.
Adding a Customized Signature  
Each message you send can have a customized signature to  
reflect your personality.  
To add a customized signature to each sent message:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Messaging (  
).  
3. Select Settings (  
).  
4. Select Edit Signature (  
).  
5. Select On and press  
.
If you do not wish to attach a signature to your outgoing  
messages, select Off.  
Note:  
6. Enter your signature using the keypad and press  
for  
Done. (See “Entering Text” on page 40.)  
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Managing Preset Messages  
Your phone is preset with ten messages and ten empty  
spaces for custom messages to help make sending text  
messages faster and easier. These messages, such as  
“Where are you?,” “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at,”  
can be customized or deleted to suit your needs. You can  
even add your own preset messages to the list.  
To edit or delete a preset message:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Messaging (  
).  
3. Select Settings (  
).  
4. Select Preset Messages (  
). (The list of messages  
is displayed.)  
5. To edit or delete a preset message, highlight it and press  
Edit ( ).  
6. Edit the selected message (see “Entering Text” on  
page 40), and press Done ( ).  
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To add a new preset message:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Messaging (  
).  
3. Select Settings (  
).  
4. Select Preset Messages (  
). (The list of messages  
is displayed.)  
5. Press Options ( ) and select Add New (  
).  
6. Enter your preset message (see “Entering Text” on  
page 40), and press Done ( ). (Your new message will  
be added to the beginning of the list.)  
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Airplane Mode  
Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s  
features, such as Games, Memo Pad, Voice Memos, etc., when  
you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or  
receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in  
Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access  
online information.  
To set your phone to Airplane Mode:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
).  
3. Select Others (  
4. Select Airplane Mode (  
).  
5. Read the disclaimer and press  
or select OK ( ).  
6. Select On or Off and press OK ( ).  
While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen will  
display “Phone Off.”  
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TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service  
A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a  
telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf,  
hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities,  
to communicate by telephone.  
Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please  
check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure  
that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and  
TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your  
phone's headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your  
TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase  
the connector cable.  
When establishing your Sprint PCS Service, please call  
Sprint Customer Service via the state Telecommunications  
Relay Service (TRS) by first dialing  
,
.
Then provide the state TRS with this number: 866-727-4889.  
To turn TTY Mode on or off:  
1. Press Menu (  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Others (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
).  
4. Highlight TTY Mode and press  
.
A message is displayed when you enable TTY that says “TTY  
“On” may impair headset and non-TTY accessory  
performance.” Press the OK key to continue.  
Note:  
5. Press  
after reading the message to continue.  
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6. Press the navigation key up or down to select  
Disable TTY, TTY+Hearing, TTY+Voice, or Enable TTY and  
press  
.
In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon.  
Note:  
If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY  
devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired.  
911 Emergency Calling  
IMPORTANT  
NOTICE:  
Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency  
calls by other means, including Telecommunications  
Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and land line  
communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be  
corrupted when received by public safety answering  
points (PSAPs) rendering some communications  
unintelligible. The problem encountered appears  
related to TTY equipment or software used by PSAPs.  
This matter has been brought to the attention of the  
FCC, and the wireless industry and PSAP community  
are currently working to resolve this.  
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Phone Setup Options  
Launch Pad  
Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key  
to a favorite or often-used function. Pressing one of the  
navigation keys in standby mode will launch your personally  
designated shortcut.  
To assign your shortcut key:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Launch Pad (  
4. Select the Up, Down, Left or Right Key, and press  
5. Use the navigation key to select the desired shortcut  
you would like to assign and press  
).  
.
.
Call Answer Mode  
You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your  
phone, whether you want to be required to press  
press any number key, or simply open the flip.  
, to  
To set call answer mode:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
).  
3. Select Others (  
4. Select Call Answer (  
).  
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5. To select an option, highlight it and press  
.
Ⅲ
Any key to allow an incoming call to be answered by  
pressing any key.  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Talk key requires  
to be pressed to answer all  
incoming calls.  
Flip open allows you to answer incoming calls by  
opening the flip.  
Auto Answer Mode  
You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming  
calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit or  
headset.  
To set Auto Answer mode:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
).  
3. Select Others (  
4. Select Auto Answer (  
).  
5. To select an option, highlight it and press  
.
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
No to disable Auto Answer.  
Yes to answer calls automatically when the phone is  
connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold  
separately). Remember, your phone will answer calls  
in Auto Answer mode even if you are not present.  
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Display Language  
You can choose to display your Sprint PCS Phone’s on-screen  
menus in English or in Spanish.  
To assign a language for the phone’s display:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
).  
3. Select Others (  
4. Select Language (  
).  
5. Select English or Español and press  
.
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Section 2C  
Setting Your Phone’s Security  
In This Section  
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Accessing the Security Menu  
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature  
Using Special Numbers  
Erasing Contacts  
Erasing Downloads  
Resetting Your Phone  
Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM  
By using the security settings on your Sprint PCS Phone, you  
receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This  
section will familiarize you with your phone’s security  
settings. With several options available, you can customize  
your phone to meet your personal needs.  
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Accessing the Security Menu  
All of your phone’s security settings are available through the  
Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the  
Security menu.  
To access the Security menu:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
).  
).  
3. Select Security (  
4. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.  
If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits  
of either your Social Security number or Sprint PCS Phone  
number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call  
Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).  
Tip:  
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Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature  
Locking Your Phone  
When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming  
calls or make calls to 911, Sprint Customer Service, or special  
numbers. (See “Using Special Numbers” on page 74.)  
To lock your phone:  
1. From the Security menu, select Lock Phone (  
2. Highlight Unlocked, On power-up, or Lock now and  
press  
).  
.
Unlocking Your Phone  
To unlock your phone:  
1. From standby mode, press  
.
2. Enter your lock code.  
Changing the Lock Code  
To change your lock code:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Security (  
).  
).  
4. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)  
5. Select Change Lock ( ).  
6. Enter your new lock code and press Next ( ).  
7. Re-enter your new lock code press Done ( ).  
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Calling in Lock Mode  
You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when  
in lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Using  
Special Numbers” on page 74.)  
To place an outgoing call in lock mode:  
ᮣ
To call an emergency number, special number, or  
Sprint Customer Service, enter the phone number and  
press  
.
Locking Services  
This setting allows you to lock voice call functions, Sprint PCS  
Vision services, and Sprint PCS Ready Link service. When you  
enable Lock Services, you are unable to make new calls  
(excluding emergency numbers) or access the Sprint PCS  
Vision or Sprint PCS Ready Link services until the lock has been  
disabled in the Security menu.  
Locking Voice Services  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Security (  
).  
) and enter your lock code.  
4. Select Lock Services (  
).  
5. Select Voice: Unlocked (  
).  
6. Select Lock and press  
.
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Locking Sprint PCS Vision  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Security (  
).  
) and enter your lock code.  
4. Select Lock Services (  
).  
5. Select PCS Vision: Unlocked (  
).  
6. Select Lock and press  
.
Locking Ready Link  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Security (  
).  
) and enter your lock code.  
4. Select Lock Services (  
5. Select Ready Link: Unlocked (  
6. Select Lock and press  
).  
).  
.
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Using Special Numbers  
Special numbers are important numbers that you have  
designated as being “always available.” You can call and  
receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is  
locked. You can save up to three special numbers in addition  
to your contact entries (the same number may be in both  
directories).  
To add or replace a special number:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Security (  
4. Select Special # (  
).  
) and enter your lock code.  
).  
5. Highlight the desired location for your entry and  
press  
6. Enter the number and press  
.
.
There are no Speed Dial options associated with special  
numbers.  
Note:  
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Erasing Contacts  
You can quickly and easily erase all of your Contacts.  
To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Security (  
).  
) and enter your lock code.  
4. Select Erase Contacts (  
5. If you are certain you would like to erase all of your  
internal Contacts entries, select Yes and press  
).  
.
Erasing Downloads  
You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all items you  
have downloaded to your phone.  
To erase all downloads:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Security (  
).  
) and enter your lock code.  
4. Select Erase Downloads (  
5. If you are certain that you would like to erase all items  
downloaded to your phone, select Yes and press  
).  
.
This will also delete any content originally preloaded into the  
handset.  
Note:  
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Resetting Your Phone  
Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults,  
including the ringer types and display settings. (Contacts are  
not erased.)  
To reset your phone:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Security (  
).  
) and enter your lock code.  
4. Select Reset Phone (  
5. If you are certain that you would like to restore all of the  
factory settings, select Yes and press  
).  
.
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Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM  
Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services  
You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services without turning  
off your phone; however, you will not have access to any  
Sprint PCS Vision services, including Web and messaging.  
Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated  
with Sprint PCS Vision services. While signed out, you can still  
place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other  
voice services. You may enable Sprint PCS Vision services  
again at any time.  
To disable Sprint PCS Vision services:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select PCS Vision (  
).  
).  
4. Select Disable Vision (  
). (A message will appear.)  
5. Read the disclaimer and press Next ( ).  
6. Select Disable Vision and press  
.
To enable Sprint PCS Vision services:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select PCS Vision (  
).  
).  
4. Select Enable Vision (  
). (A message will appear.)  
.
5. Select Connect and press  
6. Select Yes to enable Vision service and press  
.
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Section 2D  
Controlling Your Roaming Experience  
In This Section  
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Understanding Roaming  
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode  
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard  
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re  
off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Your new  
Sprint PCS VisionSM Phone VI-A820 by Samsung works  
anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows  
you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks  
where we've implemented roaming agreements with other  
carriers.  
This section explains how roaming works as well as special  
features that let you manage your roaming experience.  
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Understanding Roaming  
Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen  
Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when  
you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Any time you  
are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon (  
).  
Remember, when you are using your phone off the  
Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, always dial numbers using  
11 digits (1 + area code + number).  
Tip:  
Unless your Sprint PCS Service Plan includes roaming, you will  
pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.  
Note:  
Roaming on Other Digital Networks  
When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call quality  
and security will be similar to the quality you receive when  
making calls on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.  
However, you may not be able to access certain features, such  
as Sprint PCS Vision.  
If you’re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint PCS  
Network and enter an area where roaming is available, your  
call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you  
think Sprint PCS Service is available, turn your phone off and  
on again to reconnect to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.  
Note:  
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Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming  
When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS  
Network, you may not receive on-phone notification of new  
voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you  
will need to periodically check your voicemail for new  
messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended  
period of time.  
To check your voicemail while roaming:  
1. Dial 1 + area code + your Sprint PCS Phone number.  
2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press  
.
3. Enter your pass code at the prompt and follow the voice  
prompts.  
When you return to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network,  
voicemail notification will resume as normal.  
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Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode  
Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to control your roaming  
capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can  
determine which signals your phone accepts.  
Set Mode  
Choose from three different settings on your dual-band  
phone to control your roaming experience.  
To set your phone’s roam mode:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Roaming (  
4. Select Set Mode (  
).  
).  
).  
5. To select an option, highlight it and press  
.
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Automatic seeks Sprint PCS Service. When  
Sprint PCS Service is unavailable, the phone  
searches for an alternate system.  
Roaming only forces the phone to seek a roaming  
system. The previous setting (Sprint or Automatic) is  
restored the next time the phone is turned on.  
Sprint allows you to access the Nationwide  
Sprint PCS Network only and prevents roaming on  
other networks.  
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Controlling Roaming Charges Using  
Call Guard  
Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are  
roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network: the  
on-screen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it  
easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra  
step before you can place or answer a roaming call. (This  
additional step is not required when you make or receive calls  
while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.)  
To turn Call Guard on or off:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Roaming (  
).  
).  
4. Select Call Guard (  
5. After reading the message, highlight On or Off and  
press  
.
Voice Dialing and Speed Dialing are not available when you  
are roaming with Call Guard enabled.  
Note:  
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To place roaming calls with Call Guard on:  
1. From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit  
number and press  
.
2. Press to confirm Roaming Rate.  
To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to confirm Roaming Rate.  
If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take  
extra steps to make and receive roaming calls.  
Reminder:  
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Section 2E  
Navigating Through Menus  
In This Section  
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Menu Navigation  
Menu Structure  
Viewing the Menus  
Every function and feature of your Sprint PCS Phone can be  
accessed through an on-screen menu. This section is a road  
map to using your Sprint PCS VisionSM Phone VI-A820 by  
Samsung. Please take a few moments to learn your way  
around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.  
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Menu Navigation  
The navigation key on your Sprint 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.  
To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key  
up or down. If you are in a first-level menu, such as Settings,  
you may also navigate to the next or previous first-level menu  
by pressing the navigation key right or left.  
Menu Structure  
Selecting Menu Items  
As you navigate through the menu, menu options are  
highlighted. Select any numbered option by simply pressing  
the corresponding number on the phone’s keypad. You may  
also select any item by highlighting it and pressing  
For example, if you want to view your last incoming call:  
1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Call History by pressing  
and pressing  
3. Select Incoming Calls by pressing  
it and pressing  
are displayed on the screen.)  
.
or by highlighting it  
or by highlighting  
.
. (If you have received any calls, they  
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Backing Up Within a Menu  
To go to the previous menu:  
ᮣ
Press  
.
To return to standby mode:  
ᮣ
Press  
.
Viewing the Menus  
Menu Diagram  
Voice Memo  
1: Record  
2: Review  
Messaging  
1: Send Message  
1: Text Message  
2: VoiceSMS  
3: Email  
2: Text Message  
1: Inbox  
2: Outbox  
3: Drafts  
3: VoiceSMS  
4: Email  
5: Voicemail  
1: Call Voicemail  
2: Details  
3: Clear Envelope  
6: Settings  
1: Notification  
1: Message and Icon  
2: Icon only  
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2: Sending Options  
1: Priority  
1: Normal  
2: Urgent  
2: Call Back #  
1: None  
2: Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx)  
3: Other  
3: Preset Messages  
1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message.  
2: Call me  
3: Where are you?  
4: Can you pick up  
5: Meet me at  
6: Let’s get lunch.  
7: The meeting has been cancelled.  
8: I’ll be there at  
9: What time does it start?  
10: I love you!  
11: [Empty]  
12: [Empty]  
13: [Empty]  
14: [Empty]  
15: [Empty]  
16: [Empty]  
17: [Empty]  
18: [Empty]  
19: [Empty]  
20: [Empty]  
4: Edit Signature (On/Off)  
5: Message Alerts  
1: Volume  
1: Voicemail  
2: Text Message  
2: Type  
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1: Voicemail  
2: Text Message  
3: Reminder  
1: Off  
2: Once  
3: Every 2 min  
6: Save In Outbox (Yes/No)  
7: Auto Erase (Yes/No)  
8: VoiceSMS Options  
1: Speaker Phone (On/Off)  
2: From Name  
Tools  
1: Today  
2: Scheduler  
3: Task List  
4: Memo Pad  
5: World Time  
1: DST Setting  
6: Alarm Clock  
1: Alarm #1  
2: Alarm #2  
3: Alarm #3  
7: Calculator  
8: Countdown  
Voice Service  
1: Launch VSuite  
2: Settings  
1: Digit Dialing  
1: Adapt Digits  
2: Reset Digits  
2: Sensitivity  
1: Commands  
1: Reject More  
2: Recommended  
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3: Reject Less  
2: Names  
1: Reject More  
2: Recommended  
3: Reject Less  
3: Choice Lists  
1: Name Dialing  
1: Automatic  
2: Always On  
3: Always Off  
2: Digit Dialing  
1: Automatic  
2: Always On  
3: Always Off  
3: Contacts  
1: Automatic  
2: Always On  
3: Always Off  
4: Sound  
1: Prompts (On/Off)  
2: Digits (On/Off)  
3: Names (On/Off)  
4: Name Settings  
1: Speed  
1: Faster  
2: Recommended  
3: Slower  
2: Volume  
1: Louder  
2: Recommended  
3: Softer  
5: Voice Launch  
1: Talk Key  
2: Talk and Flip Open  
6: About  
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Call History  
1: Outgoing Calls  
2: Incoming Calls  
3: Missed Calls  
4: Erase History  
1: Outgoing Calls  
2: Incoming Calls  
3: Missed Calls  
4: All Calls  
Web  
Settings  
1: Display  
1: Screen Saver  
1: Main LCD  
1: Preset Image  
1: Balloon  
2: Highway  
3: Candy  
4: Beach  
5: Video  
6: Bike  
7: Launch Pad  
8: Digital Clock  
9: World Time  
10: Calendar  
11: Dual Clock  
12: Analog Clock  
2: Downloads  
2: Menu Style  
1: 3*3 style  
2: List style  
3: Display Type  
1: External LCD  
1: Normal Display  
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2: Inversive Display  
4: Incoming Call  
1: With Caller ID  
1: Default  
2: Downloads  
2: No Caller ID  
1: Default  
2: Downloads  
5: Dialing Font  
1: Color  
1: Basic  
2: Rainbow  
3: Monochrome  
4: Hyphenate  
2: Size  
1: Large  
2: Normal  
6: Greeting  
1: Sprint PCS  
2: Custom  
7: Backlight  
1: Main Display  
1: Flip open  
2: 30 seconds  
3: 15 seconds  
4: 8 seconds  
2: Keypad  
1: Flip open  
2: 30 seconds  
3: 15 seconds  
4: 8 seconds  
5: Off  
3: Pwr Save Mode (On/Off)  
8: LCD Contrast  
1: Main LCD  
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1: Lowest  
2: Low  
3: Med  
4: High  
5: Highest  
2: External LCD  
1: Lowest  
2: Low  
3: Med  
4: High  
5: Highest  
9: Service Light (On/Off)  
2: Sounds  
1: Volume  
1: Ringer  
2: Messages  
3: Voice Mail  
4: Alarms  
5: App. Volume  
6: Ready Link  
2: Ringer Type  
1: Voice Calls  
1: With Caller ID  
2: No Caller ID  
2: Messages  
1: Voicemail  
2: Text Message  
3: Ready Link  
4: Schedule  
5: Roam Ringer  
1: Normal  
2: Distinctive  
3: Alerts  
1: Minute Beep (On/Off)  
2: Service (On/Off)  
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3: Connect (On/Off)  
4: Sig. Fade Tone (On/Off)  
5: Power On/Off (On/Off)  
6: R-Link Missed  
1: Off  
2: Once  
3: Repeat  
4: Continuous  
4: Key Tone  
1: Tone Type  
1: Normal  
2: Piano  
3: Beep  
2: Tone Level  
1: Silence All  
2: Level 1-8  
5: Tone Length  
1: Short  
2: Long  
6: TTS  
1: TTS Mode (Enable/Disable)  
2: TTS Volume  
1: Silence All  
2: Level 1-8  
3: PCS Vision  
1: Enable/Disable Vision  
2: Net Guard (On/Off)  
3: Update Profile  
4: Ready Link  
1: Enable/Disable (Enable/Disable)  
2: Restart Ready Link  
3: List Update  
4: R-Link Guard (On/Off)  
5: Sounds  
1: Tones  
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1: Default  
2: Sound 1-6  
2: Notifications  
1: Off  
2: Once  
3: Repeat  
3: Missed Call Alert  
1: Off  
2: Once  
3: Repeat  
4: Continuous  
4: Help  
6: Speaker Phone (On/Off)  
7: Default View  
1: Company Groups (Displayed in menu when you  
register in a company group)  
2: Personal List  
3: Personal Groups  
8: Help  
5: Security  
1: Lock Phone  
1: Unlocked  
2: On power-up  
3: Lock now  
2: Change Lock  
3: Special #  
1: Empty  
2: Empty  
3: Empty  
4: Erase Contacts (Yes/No)  
5: Erase Downloads (Yes/No)  
6: Reset Phone (Yes/No)  
7: Lock Services  
1: Voice: Unlocked/Locked  
2: PCS Vision: Unlocked/Locked  
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3: Ready Link: Unlocked/Locked  
6: Roaming  
1: Set Mode  
1: Automatic  
2: Roaming only  
3: Sprint  
2: Call Guard (On/Off)  
7: Launch Pad  
1: Up Key  
1: Contacts  
2: Messaging  
3: Text Inbox  
4: VoiceSMS Inbox  
5: Send Message  
6: Send VoiceSMS  
7: Downloads  
8: Web  
9: Voice Service  
10: Voice Memo  
11: Scheduler  
12: Alarms  
13: Calculator  
14: Display  
15: Ringer Type  
16: Missed Events  
2: Down Key  
1: Contacts  
2: Messaging  
3: Text Inbox  
4: VoiceSMS Inbox  
5: Send Message  
6: Send VoiceSMS  
7: Downloads  
8: Web  
9: Voice Service  
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10: Voice Memo  
11: Scheduler  
12: Alarms  
13: Calculator  
14: Display  
15: Ringer Type  
16: Missed Events  
3: Left Key  
1: Contacts  
2: Messaging  
3: Text Inbox  
4: VoiceSMS Inbox  
5: Send Message  
6: Send VoiceSMS  
7: Downloads  
8: Web  
9: Voice Service  
10: Voice Memo  
11: Scheduler  
12: Alarms  
13: Calculator  
14: Display  
15: Ringer Type  
16: Missed Events  
4: Right Key  
1: Contacts  
2: Messaging  
3: Text Inbox  
4: VoiceSMS Inbox  
5: Send Message  
6: Send VoiceSMS  
7: Downloads  
8: Web  
9: Voice Service  
10: Voice Memo  
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11: Scheduler  
12: Alarms  
13: Calculator  
14: Display  
15: Ringer Type  
16: Missed Events  
8: Others  
1: Abbrev. Dial (On/Off)  
2: Contact Match (On/Off)  
3: Restriction  
1: Outgoing Call  
1: Allow all  
2: Contacts only  
3: Special# only  
4: Call Answer  
1: Any key  
2: Talk key  
3: Flip open  
5: Auto Answer (Car Kit/Headset) (Yes/No)  
6: Language  
1: English  
2: Español  
7: Airplane Mode (On/Off)  
8: Location (On/Off)  
9: Headset Mode  
1: Voice Call  
2: Ready Link  
3: Button Off  
10: Key Guard (On/Off)  
11: TTY  
1: Disable TTY  
2: TTY+Hearing  
3: TTY+Voice  
4: Enable TTY  
12: Update Phone SW  
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9: Phone Info  
1: Phone Number  
2: Icon Glossary  
3: Version  
4: Advanced  
Downloads  
1: Games  
1: Get New  
2: Tetris Demo  
3: JAMDAT Bowling2 Demo  
4: Ms. PAC-MAN DEMO  
2: Ringers  
1: Get New  
2: Ringers Preview  
3: Screen Savers  
1: Get New  
4: Applications  
1: Get New  
2: de Jour Meal Planner Trial  
3: SportsTracker Trial  
4: MobiTV Trial  
Contacts  
1: Find  
2: Add New Entry  
3: My Phone #  
4: Speed Dial #s  
5: Group Setting  
1: Unassigned  
2: Family  
3: Friends  
4: Colleague  
5: VIPs  
6: Empty  
6: Services  
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1: Account Info  
2: Customer Svc  
3: Dir Assist  
InUse Menu  
Press  
to display the following options:  
1: Call History  
2: Contacts  
3: 3-Way Call  
4: Messaging  
5: Voice Memo  
6: Tools  
7: Phone Info  
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Section 2F  
Managing Call History  
In This Section  
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Viewing History  
Call History Options  
Making a Call From Call History  
Saving a Phone Number From Call History  
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History  
Erasing Call History  
The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made  
from your Sprint PCS Phone, and missed calls. This section  
guides you through accessing and making the most of your  
Call History.  
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Viewing History  
You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of  
the last 20 phone numbers (or contact 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  
contact entry name (if the phone number is in your Contacts).  
Duplicate calls (same number and type of call) may only  
appear once on the list.  
To view a Call History entry:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Call History (  
).  
3. Select Outgoing Calls (  
), Incoming Calls (  
), or  
Missed Calls (  
).  
4. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press  
.
Tip: Access the Sprint PCS Ready Link call history from stand-  
by mode by pressing R-Link (left softkey), Go To (left softkey)  
and selecting a call list. This option is not available when  
Sprint PCS Ready Link mode is set to Disable (see page 150), or  
Sprint PCS Ready Link is locked (see page 150).  
Tip:  
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Call History Options  
For additional information and options on a particular call,  
highlight a Call History entry and press  
. This feature  
displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if  
available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in  
your Contacts).  
You can also view the next Call History entry by pressing the  
navigation key right or view the previous entry by pressing  
the navigation key left.  
Tip:  
By pressing Options ( ), you can select from the following  
options:  
ⅷ
Call: Speaker (  
) allows you to call the number and talk  
in speaker phone mode.  
ⅷ
Send Msg (  
) to send a text, picture, handwritten, or  
VoiceSMS message.  
ⅷ
Save (  
) to save the number if it is not already in your  
Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number From Call  
History” on page 105.)  
Save is only displayed when the phone number is NOT saved  
in the contact list.  
Note:  
ⅷ
Prepend (  
) to add numbers to the beginning of the  
selected number. (See “Prepending a Phone Number From  
Call History” on page 106.)  
ⅷ
ⅷ
Erase (  
) to delete the entry.  
Copy (  
) allows you to copy the contact to your  
Ready Link personal list.  
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Making a Call From Call History  
To place a call from Call History:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Call History (  
).  
3. Select Outgoing Calls (  
), Incoming Calls (  
), or  
Missed Calls (  
4. Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry  
and press or press and select Call ( ).  
).  
You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified  
as No Caller ID or Restricted.  
Note:  
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Saving a Phone Number From Call History  
Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 300 contact entries.  
Each entry’s name can contain up to twenty characters.  
To save a phone number from Call History:  
1. Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry  
and press Options ( ).  
2. Select Save (  
3. Select New Entry or Existing Entry to save the number to  
an existing entry and press  
4. Select the desired label and press  
5. Use the keypad to type in the new entry name and  
press  
).  
.
.
.
6. Select Done ( ).  
After you have saved the number, the new contact entry is  
displayed. (See “Contact Entry Options” on page 114.)  
You cannot save phone numbers from calls identified as  
No Caller ID or Restricted.  
Note:  
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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 prepending the number.  
To prepend a phone number from Call History:  
1. Select a Call History entry and press  
.
2. Select Options ( ).  
3. Select Prepend (  
).  
4. Enter the prefix and press Call ( ).  
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Erasing Call History  
To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History  
Options” on page 103.  
To erase Call History:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Call History (  
3. Select Erase History (  
4. Select Outgoing Calls (  
).  
), Incoming Calls (  
), or All Calls ( ).  
5. Select Voice or Ready Link and press  
6. If you are certain you want to erase the call history,  
),  
Missed Calls (  
.
select Yes to confirm and press  
.
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Using Contacts  
In This Section  
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Adding a New Contact Entry  
Finding Contact Entries  
Contact Entry Options  
Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry  
Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number  
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers  
Editing a Contact Entry  
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry  
Dialing Sprint PCS Services  
Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch  
with people and information, you’re ready to explore your  
phone’s more advanced features. This section explains how to  
use your phone’s Contacts and helps you make the most of  
your contacts and time when you are trying to connect with  
the important people in your life.  
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Adding a New Contact Entry  
Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 300 contact entries.  
Each entry’s name can contain up to twenty characters.  
To add a new entry:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Contacts (  
3. Select Add New Entry (  
).  
4. Enter a name for the new entry and press  
.
5. Press the navigation key down to highlight the desired  
label. (See “Entering Text” on page 40.)  
6. Enter the phone number for the entry and press  
.
7. Press Done ( ) to save.  
After you have saved the number, the new contact entry is  
displayed. (See “Contact Entry Options” on page 114.)  
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Assigning a Group Entry  
Once you save a contact entry, you can select between five  
different group listings for the entry. By assigning a contact to  
a group, you can also search easily by using a group search.  
To assign a contact to a group:  
1. Select Contacts ( ) to access the contact list.  
2. Highlight the desired contact and press  
.
3. Press Options ( ) and select Edit (  
).  
4. Press the navigation key down to highlight ( ).  
5. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the  
following:  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Unassigned  
Family  
Friends  
Colleague  
VIPs  
6. Press  
.
7. Select Done ( ).  
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Finding Contact Entries  
There are several ways to display your contact entries: by  
name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags.  
Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display  
entries from the Contacts menu.  
Finding Names  
To find contact entries by name:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Contacts (  
).  
).  
3. Select Find (  
4. Scroll through all the entries using your navigation key.  
– or –  
Enter the first few letters of an entry name in the Name  
field. (The more letters you enter, the more your search  
narrows.)  
5. To display an entry, highlight it and press  
; to dial an  
entry's default phone number, highlight the entry and  
press  
Shortcut:  
.
From standby mode, press Contacts (right softkey) to  
display the Search feature.  
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Finding Speed Dial Numbers  
To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Contacts (  
3. Select Speed Dial #s (  
).  
4. Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation  
key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order.  
– or –  
Enter the number of a speed dial location using your  
keypad.  
5. To display an entry, highlight it and press  
.
6. To dial the entry, highlight it and press  
.
Finding Group Entries  
To find entries designated as part of a group:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Contacts (  
)
3. Select Group Setting (  
).  
4. Scroll through the group titles using your navigation  
key. To display entries belonging to a group, highlight  
the group and press  
.
5. To dial the entry’s default phone number, press  
.
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Contact Entry Options  
To edit a Contact entry’s information:  
1. Select Contacts ( ).  
2. Highlight the desired contact entry and press  
.
3. Select Options ( ).  
4. Select Edit (  
). The following options are available:  
Ⅲ
[Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, Others] allows you to  
add a phone number to the entry label. (See “Adding  
a Phone Number to a Contact Entry” on page 115.)  
Ⅲ
[Email] allows you to add an email address to the  
entry.  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
[URL] allows you to add a Web address to the entry.  
[Memo] allows you to enter a memo entry  
associated with the contact.  
Ⅲ
[Unassigned, Family, Friends, Colleague, VIPs] allows  
you to select a group type for the entry by pressing  
the navigation key left or right.  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
[Default Ringer] to assign a ringer.  
[Image] (No Image, Man, Animal, Other, Downloads)  
allows you to assign a preset image to the contact  
entry. To access the image options, press  
for  
Change.  
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Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry  
To add a phone number to an entry:  
1. Display a contact entry. (See “Finding Contact Entries”  
on page 112.)  
2. Press Options ( ) and select Edit (  
).  
3. Press the navigation key down until the desired label is  
highlighted.  
4. Enter the new phone number and press  
.
5. Press Done ( ) to save the new number.  
Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number  
To edit an entry’s phone number:  
1. Display a contact entry (see page 112).  
2. Press Options ( ) and select Edit (  
3. Highlight the number you wish to edit and press  
4. Press to clear one digit at a time, or press and hold  
to erase the entire number.  
).  
.
5. Re-enter or edit the number and press  
.
6. Press Done ( ) to save the number.  
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Assigning Speed Dial Numbers  
Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial  
locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial  
numbers, see “Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing”  
on page 38.  
A speed dial number can be assigned to a contact entry once  
it has been saved.  
To assign a Speed Dial number:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Contacts (  
3. Select Speed Dial #s (  
4. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight an  
available speed dial location and press  
).  
.
5. Highlight the desired contact entry by pressing the  
navigation key up or down or by entering the first few  
letters of the contact entry name. (If the entry has more  
than one number, press  
to display the entry and  
use the navigation key to highlight the desired  
number.).  
6. Press  
to assign.  
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Editing a Contact Entry  
To make changes to an entry:  
1. Display an internal contact entry.  
2. Press Options ( ) and select Edit (  
).  
3. Highlight the part of the entry you wish to edit (Name,  
Group, Ringer, etc.) and press  
4. Add and/or edit the desired information and  
press  
.
.
5. Press Done ( ) to save your changes.  
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Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry  
You can assign a ringer type to a contact entry so you can  
identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on  
page 46.)  
To select a ringer type for an entry:  
1. Display a contact entry.  
2. Press Options ( ) and select Edit (  
).  
3. Select Default Ringer ( ) and select Change  
.
4. Press the navigation key left or right to select the  
desired ringer category.  
5. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer  
field. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll  
through the available ringers. (A sample ringer will  
sound as you highlight each option.)  
6. When the desired ringer is selected, press  
.
7. Press Done ( ) to save the new ringer type.  
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Dialing Sprint PCS Services  
Your phone is preprogrammed with phone numbers for  
various Sprint PCS Services.  
To dial a service from your Contacts:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Contacts (  
3. Select Services (  
).  
).  
4. Select Account Info (  
Dir Assist (  
), Customer Svc (  
), or  
) and press  
.
To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad:  
1. Dial the appropriate service number:  
Ⅲ
Customer Service –  
.
Ⅲ
Directory Assistance –  
.
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Account Info –  
.
Sprint PCS Operator –  
.
Ⅲ
Sprint PCS Voice Command –  
to place the call.  
.
2. Press  
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Section 2H  
Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools  
In This Section  
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Using Your Phone’s Scheduler  
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock  
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad  
Using Your Phone’s Tools  
Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with several personal  
information management features that help you manage  
your busy lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these  
features to turn your phone into a time management planner  
that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and  
commitments. It takes productivity to a whole new level.  
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Using Your Phone’s Scheduler  
Adding an Event to the Scheduler  
Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of  
important events.  
To add an event:  
1. Press Menu (  
2. Select Tools (  
3. Select Scheduler (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
).  
4. Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which  
you would like to add an event.  
5. Select Options ( ).  
6. Select Add New (  
).  
Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through  
the Calendar or left or right to scroll by day. Press Options to  
jump to a specific date.  
Tip:  
7. Enter a description for the event using the keypad and  
select Next ( ). (See “Entering Text” on page 40.)  
8. Enter the start time and then press the navigation key  
down and enter the date of your event using the  
keypad.  
9. Press the navigation key down to highlight End.  
10. Enter the end time and then press the navigation key  
down and enter the end date of your event.  
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11. Press the navigation key down to highlight the  
Alert ( ) field. Press the navigation key left or right to  
select one of the following alert notifications:  
Ⅲ
No Alarm, On Time, 10min before, 30min before, or  
1Hr before  
12. Select Done ( ) to save the event.  
Event Alerts  
There are several ways your Sprint PCS Phone alerts you of  
scheduled events:  
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
By playing the assigned ringer type.  
By illuminating the backlight.  
By flashing the LED.  
By playing animation.  
Event Alert Menu  
When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm  
scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event  
summary. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule,  
press  
.
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Viewing Events  
To view your scheduled events:  
1. Press Menu (  
2. Select Tools (  
3. Select Scheduler (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
).  
4. Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which  
you would like to view events.  
5. Select Options ( ) and select View (  
). (If you have  
events scheduled for the selected day, they will be listed  
in chronological order).  
In the calendar view, days with events scheduled are outlined.  
Tip:  
6. To display the details of an event listed in the schedule,  
highlight it and press  
.
Going to Today’s Calendar Menu  
The Today menu allows you to view the events for the day.  
To access the today menu:  
1. Press Menu (  
2. Select Tools (  
3. Select Today (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
).  
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Erasing a Day’s Events  
To erase a day’s scheduled events:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Tools (  
3. Select Scheduler (  
).  
4. Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which  
you would like to erase events and press  
.
In the calendar view, days with events scheduled are outlined.  
Tip:  
5. Press Options ( ) and select Erase All (  
).  
(A confirmation will appear asking you to confirm the  
deletion.)  
6. Select Yes or No and press  
.
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Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock  
Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple  
alarm capabilities.  
To use the alarm clock:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Tools (  
3. Select Alarm Clock (  
).  
4. Select Alarm #1 (  
), Alarm #2 (  
), or  
Alarm #3 (  
).  
5. Press the navigation key left or right to select On.  
6. Press the navigation key down to highlight the  
Time (  
) field. Enter a time for the alarm using the  
for AM or for PM.)  
keypad. (Press  
7. Press the navigation key down to highlight the  
Ringer Type ( ) field.  
8. Press the navigation key left or right to select the  
desired ringer.  
9. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Repeat  
field. Press the navigation key left or right to select one  
of the following:  
Ⅲ
Daily, Once, Mon to Fri, or Sat & Sun  
10. Select Done ( ) to save.  
When an alarm alert sounds, press Dismiss (right softkey) to  
turn the alarm off or press Snooze (left softkey) to sound the  
alert again in 10 minutes.  
Tip:  
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Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad  
Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a memo pad you can use  
to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you  
organized.  
To compose a memo:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Tools (  
3. Select Memo Pad (  
).  
If there are no existing memos already saved, the new memo  
screen will automatically be displayed.  
Note:  
4. Select Options ( ) and press  
for Add New.  
5. Type your note using the keypad and select Done ( ).  
(See “Entering Text” on page 40.)  
To read a saved memo:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Tools (  
3. Select Memo Pad (  
).  
4. Highlight a memo and press  
.
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To delete saved memos:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Tools (  
).  
3. Select Memo Pad (  
).  
4. Highlight a memo and select Options ( ).  
5. Select Erase (  
) to erase the highlighted memo or  
) to erase all saved memos.  
Erase All (  
6. Select Yes to confirm and press  
.
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Using Your Phone’s Tools  
In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized,  
your Sprint PCS Phone offers useful and entertaining tools.  
Using the Task List  
Your phone comes with a built-in task list to allow you to  
keep track of important items.  
To use the task list:  
1. Press Menu (  
2. Select Tools (  
3. Select Task List (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
).  
If there are no existing tasks, the New Task screen is  
automatically displayed.  
Note:  
4. Select Options ( ) and press  
for Add New.  
5. Enter the Task Description and select Next ( ).  
6. Enter the Due Time and press the navigation key down  
to highlight the Due Date field.  
7. Enter the Due Date and press the navigation key down  
to highlight the Priority field.  
8. Select the desired Priority (Low or High) by pressing the  
navigation key left or right.  
9. Select Done ( ) to save.  
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Viewing a Saved Task  
1. Press Menu (  
2. Select Tools (  
3. Select Task List (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
).  
4. Highlight a task and press  
.
Deleting a Task  
1. Press Menu (  
2. Select Tools (  
3. Select Task List (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
).  
4. Highlight a task and select Options ( ).  
5. Select Erase ( ) to erase the highlighted task or Erase  
) to erase all saved tasks.  
All (  
6. Select Yes to confirm and press  
World Time  
.
To view the time in over twenty different locations:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Tools (  
3. Select World Time (  
).  
4. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through  
different time zones.  
You can turn Daylight Savings Time on or off by pressing the  
right softkey to select DST Setting.  
Note:  
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Using the Calculator  
Your phone comes with a built-in calculator.  
To use the calculator:  
1. Press Menu (  
2. Select Tools (  
3. Select Calculator (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
).  
4. Enter the first number using your keypad and perform  
one of the following functions:  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Press the navigation key up for Multiplication (x).  
Press the navigation key down for Division (÷).  
Press the navigation key left for Subtraction (-).  
Press the navigation key right for Addition (+).  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Press  
Press  
or  
for a decimal point.  
for a negative or positive number.  
to clear the calculation.  
Ⅲ
Press  
5. Enter the second number and press  
for Equal (=).  
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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 set up a new countdown:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Tools (  
3. Select Countdown (  
).  
If there are no existing countdowns, the New Countdowns  
screen is automatically displayed.  
Note:  
4. Select Options ( ) and press  
for Add New.  
5. Enter the Countdown Description and select Next ( ).  
6. Enter the Input Time and Date and select Done ( ).  
7. Press  
for AM or  
for PM.  
To view a countdown:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Tools (  
3. Select Countdown (  
).  
4. Highlight the desired countdown and press  
.
When viewing an existing countdown, press the navigation  
key left or right to cycle between countdown entries.  
Note:  
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Section 2I  
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services  
In This Section  
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Activating Voice Recognition  
Using Voice Dial  
Using Name Dial  
Using Contacts  
Voice Memos  
Phone Status Information  
My Phone Number  
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone’s Voice Services let you place  
calls using your voice, store voice reminders, check phone  
status, and record memos right on your phone. This section  
includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated  
dialing.  
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Activating Voice Recognition  
Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform  
common functions supported by your phone. There is no  
voice training required to use the voice recognition feature.  
You simply say the pre-designated command displayed on  
your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired  
function.  
To activate voice recognition:  
1. Press and hold  
or  
. (The phone prompts you  
to say a voice command.)  
2. Wait for the beep and then say one of the following  
commands:  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Voice Dial  
Name Dial  
Contacts  
Voice Memo  
Status  
My Phone #  
When it recognizes one of these commands, the phone  
launches the associated application. If the phone does not  
hear a command within approximately eight seconds, it de-  
activates voice recognition without taking any action.  
If you want to use a different button to activate voice  
recognition, press the left softkey for Menu and select  
Settings. Press 7 for Launch Pad. On this menu, you can  
change button assignments, including the button used to  
launch “Voice Dial,” which is the voice recognition  
application.  
Note:  
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Using Voice Dial  
Voice Dial allows you to dial any valid 7 or 10 digit North  
American phone number or contact entry by speaking the  
number or name naturally, without pausing.  
Tips for using Voice Dial:  
ⅷ
Voice Dial works best in quieter environments.  
ⅷ
When saying a number (Digit Dialing), speak at a normal  
speed and say each digit clearly. There is no need to pause  
between digits.  
ⅷ
The phone recognizes the digits one, two, three, four, five,  
six, seven, eight, nine, zero, and oh. The phone does not  
recognize numbers such as “one eight hundred” for  
“1-800.” Instead, say “one-eight-zero-zero.”  
ⅷ
ⅷ
The phone recognizes only valid 7 or 10 digit North  
American phone numbers.  
If your phone does not usually recognize you correctly  
when you are using Digit Dial, try adapting Digit Dial to  
your voice, which can significantly improve accuracy for  
some speakers. (See “Adapting Digit Dial” on page 137 for  
details.)  
To place a call using Voice Dial:  
1. Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding  
.
(The phone prompts you for a command.)  
2. Say Voice Dial. (The phone prompts you to say the name  
or number clearly.)  
3. Say a valid contact entry or 7 or 10 digit North American  
phone number naturally and clearly, or say a name from  
your Contacts.  
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4. If the phone asks you, “Did You Say,” followed by the  
correct name or number, say Yes.  
5. If the phone asks you, “Did You Say,” followed by an  
incorrect name or number, say No. (If there are other  
alternatives, the phone will prompt you with the next  
one. You can also select the desired number by using  
the navigation key. The phone will then dial the  
number.)  
Enabling/Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists  
You can customize whether the Digit Dial feature displays the  
list of top voice recognition choices or automatically dials the  
first number, without displaying a choice list.  
To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Voice Service (  
3. Select Settings (  
).  
4. Select Choice Lists (  
5. Select Digit Dialing (  
).  
).  
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Automatic,  
Always On or Always Off and press  
.
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Adapting Digit Dial  
Digit Dialing is speaker independent, which means that no  
training or adaptation is required. Some users with heavy  
accents or unusual voice characteristics may find difficulty in  
achieving high accuracy with speaker independent Digit  
Dialing, so the Adapt Digits feature allows users to  
dramatically improve the digit accuracy through adaptation.  
Users who get acceptable digit recognition accuracy will find  
no additional benefit to performing the Adapt Digit  
adaptation.  
After you adapt Digit Dial, your phone will be customized to  
your voice. Other people will not be able to use Digit Dial on  
your phone unless they reset the phone to factory defaults.  
ONLY adapt Digit Dial if the system is frequently  
mis-recognizing your speech. You can always restore the  
system to its original factory setting.  
Note:  
Adaptation involves recording several digit sequences to  
teach the system your voice. The adaptation process takes  
about 3 minutes.  
Tips for adapting Digit Dial:  
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
Adapt digits in a quiet place.  
Make sure you wait for the beep before starting to speak.  
Speak clearly, but say each digit sequence naturally.  
If you make a mistake while recording a sequence of  
digits, or if there is an unexpected noise that spoils the  
recording, you can say or select No when the prompt asks,  
“Did the recording sound OK?” You will then be prompted  
to re-record the sequence.  
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To adapt Digit Dial to your voice:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Voice Service (  
).  
3. Select Settings (  
).  
4. Select Digit Dialing (  
).  
). (The phone displays the first  
5. Select Adapt Digits (  
digit sequence.)  
6. When you are ready to start recording, press  
. (The  
phone prompts you to say the first sequence of digits.)  
7. Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a  
normal tone of voice. (The phone plays back your  
recording and asks you if the recording sounds “OK.”)  
Ⅲ
If the recording sounds OK (no mistakes and no  
background noises), say Yes.  
Ⅲ
If you need to re-record the digits to fix any  
problems, say No. (The phone then prompts you to  
say the digits again.)  
8. Wait for the beep, and then record the digits again.  
(Repeat this step until you are satisfied with the  
recording.)  
9. After confirming that the recording sounds OK, repeat  
the recording process with the next set of digits.  
10. Repeat steps 8-10 for another nine sets of digits.  
11. When you are finished with a full session, you will reach  
a screen that reads, “Adaptation Complete.”  
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Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation  
To erase any adaptation and reset Digit Dial to its original state:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Voice Service (  
3. Select Settings (  
).  
4. Select Digit Dialing (  
5. Select Reset Digits (  
).  
).  
6. Press  
to select OK.  
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Using Name Dial  
For best results with Name Dial, enter first and last names  
in your contacts, avoid using abbreviations, and make sure  
the names are spelled correctly. Name Dial automatically  
voice-activates every entry in your contacts without the need  
to record or “train” names before using them. With Name  
Dial you can dial any person in your contacts by saying that  
person's name.  
To place a call using Name Dial:  
1. Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding  
.
(The phone prompts you for a command.)  
2. Say Name Dial. (The phone prompts you to say a name or  
a phone number.)  
3. Say the full name of the person you want to call, exactly  
as it is entered in your contacts. (The phone plays the  
name through the earpiece and displays it on the  
screen.)  
Ⅲ
If the contact contains only one number for the  
name, the phone automatically dials that number.  
Ⅲ
If the name that you spoke has more than one  
number associated with it, the phone displays the  
different locations (Home, Work, Mobile, Pager, or  
Others) and asks you which one to dial. Say one of  
the location names and the phone will dial the  
number for the location you specified.  
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Enabling/Disabling Name Dial Choice Lists  
You can customize whether the Name Dial feature displays a  
list of choices for names that sound alike, or brings up  
information for the first recognized name without displaying  
a choice list.  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Voice Service (  
3. Select Settings (  
).  
4. Select Choice Lists (  
5. Select Name Dialing (  
).  
).  
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Automatic,  
Always On, or Always Off and press . (When choice  
lists are enabled for Name Dial, after you say the name,  
the phone will display one or more names on the screen  
and prompt you to confirm the name you spoke.)  
Ⅲ
If the phone says, “Did you say,” followed by the  
correct name, say Yes.  
Ⅲ
If the phone says, “Did You Say,” followed by an  
incorrect name, say No. The phone will prompt you  
with the next name, if there is one. If there are no  
more names, the phone will say “Sorry, No Match  
Found,” and will not place a call.  
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Using Contacts  
Contacts allows you retrieve contact information for any  
entry saved in your contact list by saying the full name of the  
person.  
To retrieve information using Contacts command:  
1. Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding  
.
(The phone will prompt you for a command.)  
2. Say Contacts. (The phone will prompt you to say the  
name.)  
3. Say the full name of the person, exactly as it is entered  
in your contacts. (The phone will play the name it  
recognized through the earpiece, and then open the  
contact information for that name.)  
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Enabling/Disabling Contact Choice Lists  
You can customize whether the Contacts feature displays a  
list of choices for names that sound alike, or brings up  
information for the first recognized name without displaying  
a choice list.  
To enable or disable choice lists for the Contacts command:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Voice Service (  
3. Select Settings (  
4. Select Choice Lists (  
5. Select Contacts (  
).  
).  
).  
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Automatic,  
Always On, or Always Off and press . (When choice  
lists are enabled for contacts, after you say the name,  
the phone will display one or more names on the screen  
and prompt you to confirm the name you spoke.)  
Ⅲ
If the phone says, “Did You Say,” followed by the  
correct name, say Yes.  
Ⅲ
If the phone says, “Did You Say,” followed by an  
incorrect name, say No. The phone then prompts  
you with the next name, if there is one. If there are  
no more names, the phone will say “Sorry, No Match  
Found.”  
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Voice Memos  
You can use your phone’s voice recognition feature or the  
main menu option to record brief memos to remind you of  
important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items.  
Recording Voice Memos Using Voice Recognition  
To record a voice memo using voice recognition:  
1. Press and hold  
to activate voice recognition.  
(The phone prompts you to say a voice command.)  
2. Wait for the beep and say Voice Memo.  
3. Start recording the memo after the beep.  
4. Select Done ( ).  
Recording Voice Memos Using the Main Menu Option  
To record a voice memo using the main menu option:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Voice Memo (  
).  
3. Select Record (  
). (The phone prompts you to start  
recording after the beep.)  
4. Wait for the beep and then start speaking. (As it is  
recording, the phone displays a countdown timer that  
shows how many seconds are left for recording.)  
5. To pause the memo, select Pause ( ). To resume the  
recording, select Resume ( ).  
6. To finish recording, select Done ( ).  
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To record a conversation during a phone call:  
1. During a call, select Options ( ).  
2. Select Voice Memo (  
) (A 1 minute counter is  
displayed on the screen to indicating the amount of  
time a single voice memo can be recorded.)  
Only incoming audio is recorded when selecting voice memo  
during a call.  
Tip:  
3. To pause the memo, select Pause ( ). To resume the  
recording, select Resume ( ).  
4. To finish recording, select Done ( ).  
A total of ten 1 minute memos can be recorded and saved.  
Tip:  
Reviewing and Erasing Memos  
To play the voice memos you have recorded:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Voice Memo (  
).  
3. Select Review (  
). (The phone displays a list of saved  
memos, with the first one selected.)  
4. Highlight the desired memo and press  
.
– or –  
Press the number corresponding to the memo you want  
to review.  
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To erase an individual memo:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Voice Memo (  
).  
3. Select Review (  
4. Highlight the desired memo to erase and select Options  
).  
5. Select Erase (  
).  
(
).  
6. Select Yes and press  
.
To erase all voice memos:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Voice Memo (  
3. Select Review (  
).  
).  
4. Select Erase All (  
5. Select Yes and press  
.
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Phone Status Information  
The voice recognition Status option gives you an update on  
your phone's service, signal strength, and battery level.  
To retrieve your phone's status information:  
1. Press and hold  
to activate voice recognition.  
(The phone prompts you to say a voice command.)  
2. Wait for the beep and say Status. (The following chart  
outlines the status responses.)  
No Coverage - When handset is scanning.  
Coverage  
Sprint Coverage - Handset is on a non-roam  
system.  
Digital Roam - Handset is on a digital roam  
system.  
High - Number of bars displayed is 4 or more.  
Good - Number of bars displayed is 2/3.  
Low - Number of bars displayed is 0/1.  
No Signal - Handset is scanning for system.  
Signal Strength  
Battery  
High - Number of bars displayed in the battery  
icon is 3.  
Medium - Number of bars displayed in the  
battery icon is 2.  
Low - Number of bars displayed in the battery  
icon is 1.  
Empty - Low battery alert.  
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My Phone Number  
You can use your phone’s Voice Services to hear and display  
your phone number on-screen.  
Getting Your Phone Number  
To access your phone number:  
1. Press and hold  
to activate voice recognition. (The  
phone prompts you to say a voice command.)  
2. Wait for the beep and say My Phone Number.  
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Section 2J  
Using Sprint PCS Ready LinkSM  
In This Section  
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ࡗ
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Getting Started With Sprint PCS Ready Link  
Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call  
Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts  
Erasing Ready Link List Entries  
Updating Sprint PCS Ready Link Lists  
Managing Sprint PCS Ready Link Settings  
Your Sprint PCS Vision Ready Link Phone gives you the ability  
to quickly connect with other Sprint PCS Ready Link users  
for “walkie-talkie-style” communication from anywhere, to  
anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.  
This section explains the features and options of your  
Sprint PCS Vision Ready Link Phone and Service.  
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Getting Started With Sprint PCS Ready Link  
Sprint PCS Ready Link allows you to enjoy quick, two-way,  
“walkie-talkie-style” communication with your friends,  
family, and co-workers. You can make one-to-one or  
one-to-many calls (up to five others on the same call) to any  
other Sprint PCS Ready Link user, anywhere on the  
Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. You can make and receive  
Sprint PCS Ready Link calls when your phone displays the  
Ready Link icon.  
Setting Sprint PCS Ready Link Mode  
To enable or disable Sprint PCS Ready Link mode:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Ready Link (  
).  
4. Select Enable/Disable (  
).  
.
5. Select Enable and press  
Ⅲ
Enable: Lets you make or receive Sprint PCS  
Ready Link calls any time your phone is not in use.  
Ⅲ
Disable: Disables your phone's Sprint PCS Ready Link  
service; you will not be able to make or receive  
Sprint PCS Ready Link calls or access your Ready Link  
contacts.  
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Preparing Your Phone for Sprint PCS  
Ready Link Service  
Every time you turn on your phone, your phone will identify  
itself and make itself available to the Ready Link network.  
ᮣ
When you turn on your phone in an area where  
Sprint PCS Ready Link service is available, your phone  
will display “Preparing...Please wait.” (When the Ready  
Link icon appears on the display, your phone is ready to  
make and receive Sprint PCS Ready Link calls.)  
Ready Link Call Alerts  
There are several ways your phone alerts you during  
Sprint PCS Ready Link calls.  
When you make or receive a Sprint PCS Ready Link call:  
ⅷ
The phone sounds (depending on the Ringer Type and  
Ringer Volume setting).  
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
The backlight illuminates.  
The screen displays a Sprint PCS Ready Link call message.  
The other party's Sprint PCS Ready Link number and name  
(if available) are displayed.  
ⅷ
The screen displays who has the floor.  
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The status of a Sprint PCS Ready Link call is displayed as  
follows:  
ⅷ
The Green LED On indicates you have the floor and  
may speak.  
ⅷ
ⅷ
The Red LED On indicates another contact has the floor.  
The LED Off indicates the floor is open. (You can take the  
floor and speak by pressing and holding  
.)  
Main LCD Display during a Ready Link Call  
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Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS  
Ready Link Call  
Displaying the Sprint PCS Ready Link List  
ᮣ
From standby mode, press R-Link ( ) or the Ready Link  
button on the side of your phone (  
the Sprint PCS Ready Link List.  
) to access  
The first time you access the list, the Sprint PCS Ready Link  
Help message will appear. Press Yes (left softkey) and Next  
(left softkey) to read a brief introduction of Sprint PCS  
Ready Link.  
Tip:  
Selecting a Contacts List  
When your phone displays a Sprint PCS Ready Link List, the  
left softkey is labeled Go To. To switch to another contact list,  
press Go To ( ), highlight your desired list, and press  
.
ⅷ
Personal List/Personal Groups. contain your personal  
Ready Link contact names and numbers, separately or in  
groups. You can create and edit your own Personal List.  
Your phone can store a total of 200 entries (you may  
include up to five contacts per group).  
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
Outgoing Calls shows the last 10 different  
Sprint PCS Ready Link calls you placed.  
Incoming Calls shows the last 10 different  
Sprint PCS Ready Link calls you accepted.  
Missed Calls shows the last 10 Sprint PCS Ready Link calls  
you missed.  
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Making a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call  
(One-to-One Call)  
You can place a one-to-one Sprint PCS Ready Link call by  
entering a Sprint PCS Ready Link number or by selecting a  
contact from the Sprint PCS Ready Link List.  
To place a Sprint PCS Ready Link call by selecting a contact:  
1. Press R-Link ( ) or press  
.
2. Press Go To ( ), highlight the list from which you want  
to place a call (Enter R-Link#, Company Groups (if  
Registered), Personal List, Personal Groups, Missed Calls,  
Outgoing Calls, or Incoming Calls) and press  
.
You can also select Enter R-Link# from the Go To option to enter  
a Sprint PCS Ready Link number directly. (See page 157 for  
details.)  
Tip:  
3. Scroll to the contact you want to call, and press and hold  
to place the call and get the floor. (You will see  
“Calling...” and “Connecting...” followed by “You have  
floor.” You can now begin speaking.)  
– or –  
Scroll to the contact you want to call and press and  
release  
to place the call. (The call will connect  
as described above, but “Floor is open.” will appear on  
the screen and either you or your contact may press and  
hold  
to take the floor and speak.  
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4. Continue holding  
as you speak. (When you are  
to allow the other  
finished speaking, release  
contact to speak. When the other party takes the floor,  
you will see the speaker’s name and phone number and  
the text “has floor.”)  
During a Sprint PCS Ready Link call, the “floor” is the right to  
speak. When you see “Floor is open,” the first person to press  
the Ready Link button can speak (while holding the button).  
Only the person who has the floor can speak. The phone  
beeps if you press the Ready link button when another  
contact has the floor.  
Note:  
5. When you are finished, press  
.
When neither party has the floor during a Sprint PCS  
Ready Link call, “Floor is open” appears on the display. If no  
one takes the floor for 20 seconds, the Sprint PCS Ready Link  
call ends automatically.  
Note:  
If you press Talk or Speaker during step 3 above, you can make  
a standard voice call.  
Tip:  
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Making a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call (Group Call)  
You can make a Sprint PCS Ready Link call to all members in a  
Group entry, which you have in your Sprint PCS Ready Link  
List. You can communicate with up to five members at a time.  
To place a Sprint PCS Ready Link Group call:  
1. Press R-Link ( ) or press  
.
2. Press Go To ( ), highlight the list from which you want  
to place a call (Personal Groups, Outgoing Calls, Incoming  
Calls, or Missed Calls), and press  
3. Scroll to the group you want to call, and press and  
hold to place the call and take the floor. (You  
.
will see “R-Link calling...” and “Connecting...” followed  
by “You have floor.” Continue with the Sprint PCS Ready  
Link call as described on the previous page.)  
Ⅲ
To make a Sprint PCS Ready Link call to a group  
member, select your desired group, highlight your  
desired group member, and press and hold  
.
Ⅲ
If one of the group members takes the floor, you will  
see the member's name and Sprint PCS Ready Link  
number on the display.  
4. When the call is finished, press  
.
The phone beeps if you press the Ready Link button when  
another contact has the floor.  
Tip:  
To redial your last Sprint PCS Ready Link call, highlight Redial  
at the top of the Sprint PCS Ready Link List page, and press  
and hold the Ready Link button.  
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Making a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call by  
Entering a Number  
To place a Sprint PCS Ready Link call by entering a number:  
1. From standby mode, enter the Sprint PCS Ready Link  
number you want to dial.  
2. Press  
to place the Sprint PCS Ready Link call.  
to take the floor and speak.  
3. Continue holding  
Ⅲ
The contact's name appears on the display if  
there is a matched number in your Sprint PCS  
Ready Link List.  
4. Continue with the Sprint PCS Ready Link call, pressing  
and holding ...while speaking.  
5. When the call is finished, press  
.
– or –  
Press R-Link ( ) or press  
.
6. Press Go To ( ), highlight Enter R-Link# and press  
.
7. Enter the Sprint PCS Ready Link number you want  
to dial.  
8. Follow steps 2-5 above.  
Sprint PCS Ready Link numbers must contain ten digits  
(area code + phone number). Your Sprint PCS Ready Link  
number is the same as your Sprint PCS Phone number.  
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Missed Call Notification for Sprint PCS  
Ready Link Calls  
When an incoming Sprint PCS Ready Link call is not answered,  
the Missed Call Notification screen is displayed.  
To call the last Missed Sprint PCS Ready Link call:  
ᮣ
Simply press and hold  
while the Missed Call  
Notification is displayed. (Continue with the Sprint PCS  
Ready Link call as described previously.)  
If you have two or more missed calls, the call log list will  
appear. Different icons will be displayed when you have  
different types of notifications.  
Tip:  
To erase the Missed Call log:  
ᮣ
Press Dismiss ( ).  
If you press End before checking your notification, Contacts  
(right softkey) appears in standby mode. Press Contacts (right  
softkey) to display the notification list.  
Tip:  
When you display Missed Calls entries, you will see an icon  
next to the name. The icon will remain until you make or  
receive a Sprint PCS Ready Link call to or from the entry.  
Note:  
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Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call  
To receive a Sprint PCS Ready Link call:  
1. Make sure your phone's Sprint PCS Ready Link mode is  
enabled. (See “Setting Sprint PCS Ready Link Mode” on  
page 150.)  
2. When you receive a Sprint PCS Ready Link call from a  
contact, “R-Link Call,” the contact's name, and the  
Sprint PCS Ready Link number appear on the display.  
(You do not need to take any action to answer the call.)  
Ⅲ
When you receive a group call, “Group Call,” the  
group member's name, and the Sprint PCS  
Ready Link number appear.  
3. If the person placing the call has kept the floor (held the  
Ready Link button), you will see the contact name and  
Sprint PCS Ready Link number along with “has floor,”  
and you will hear the caller speaking.  
4. When the caller finishes speaking and releases the  
Ready Link button, you will see “Floor is open.” on the  
display screen. Press and hold  
to take the floor  
and reply to the caller. (You will see “You have floor” and  
hear a tone confirming that you may speak.)  
5. When the conversation is finished, press  
.
You can also receive a Sprint PCS Ready Link call with the flip  
closed. Press and hold the Ready Link button to take the floor  
when the floor is open.  
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You can change the volume and the speaker setting while a  
Sprint PCS Ready Link call is activated.  
Note:  
ⅷ
Volume: Adjust the voice volume by using the Side  
Volume key or by pressing the navigation key up or  
down except when you are pressing and holding the  
Ready Link button.  
ⅷ
Speaker: Switch the speaker on or off by pressing the  
Speaker button.  
Sprint PCS Ready Link Options  
When you use Sprint PCS Ready Link, several user options are  
available by pressing Options ( ). To select an option,  
highlight it and press  
.
ⅷ
Copy to Contacts to copy a contact to the Personal List.  
Copy Group appears when you highlight a group. (This  
option doesn't appear if the entry is already in the  
Personal List or when you select Personal List/Personal  
Groups.)  
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
Edit to edit a Sprint PCS Ready Link number and/or name.  
See page 165.  
Erase to erase a contact. Erase Group appears when you  
highlight a group.  
New Contact to add a new contact. Add Group appears  
when you highlight a group list. See page 163 for details.  
Erase R-Link List to erase entries saved in the Sprint PCS  
Ready Link List (except Company List/Company Groups).  
ⅷ
ⅷ
Send VoiceSMS to send a voice SMS message.  
Help to see the Sprint PCS Ready Link instruction page.  
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Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts  
Copying an Entry to Your Personal List or  
Personal Group List  
You can copy an entry to your Personal Lists from several  
different sources. If the selected entry is already stored in the  
Personal Lists, the “copy” option does not appear.  
To copy an entry from the Sprint PCS Ready Link List:  
1. Press R-Link ( ) or press  
.
2. Press Go to ( ), highlight the list from which you want  
to copy an entry (Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, or  
Missed Calls), and press  
.
3. Select the entry you want to copy (or scroll to highlight  
the Redial entry at the top of your screen) and press  
Options ( ). To select an option, highlight it and  
press  
.
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Copy to Personal List to copy the contact to the  
Personal List.  
Copy to Group List to copy the group to the  
Personal Group List.  
Copy to Contacts List to copy the contact to the  
Contacts list.  
4. Select Yes to copy and save the entry to your  
Personal List or Personal Group List.  
Your Company Lists can only be set up and edited by an  
administrator on the Sprint PCS Ready Link server. You cannot  
add or edit contacts/groups to your Company Lists.  
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Saving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Number  
When you have finished a Sprint PCS Ready Link call, you will  
see the Sprint PCS Ready Link number and the text  
“R-Link call ended.” on the display. You can save a  
Sprint PCS Ready Link number from the ending display to your  
Personal Lists.  
To save the number:  
ᮣ
From the end display, select Options ( ) and  
press for Save.  
Ⅲ
If the entry has no name, you are prompted to enter  
a name.  
If the number is already stored in the Personal List or  
Personal Groups, the “Save” softkey does not appear.  
Note:  
Finding an Entry in the Sprint PCS Ready Link List  
You can find your desired entry by entering a few letters.  
To find a Sprint PCS Ready Link entry:  
1. Press R-Link ( ) or press  
.
2. Press Go To ( ), highlight your desired list (Personal List  
or Personal Groups.), and press  
3. Enter the first letter or the first few letters of the name.  
.
Ⅲ
The display shows a list of the contacts that begin  
with the letter(s) you entered.  
4. Scroll through the list and press  
to select your  
desired entry.  
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Adding a New Contact to Your Personal List  
You can store a total of 200 entries in the Personal List.  
To add a new Sprint PCS Ready Link contact:  
1. Press R-Link ( ) or press  
.
2. Press Go To ( ), highlight Personal List, and press  
.
3. Select <New Contact> and press  
.
– or –  
Highlight a contact and press Options ( ). Then  
highlight New Contact and press  
4. Enter a name for the new contact and press  
.
.
(This is the name you will see when calling or receiving a  
call from the contact.)  
5. Select R-Link Number, enter the contact's 10-digit  
Sprint PCS Ready Link number (their Sprint PCS Phone  
number) and press  
.
6. Press Done ( ) to save the new contact to your  
Personal List.  
You are not allowed to use the following symbols during  
step 4: @ : ; / * } {  
Tip:  
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Adding a New Group to Your Personal Group List  
You can add new groups to the Personal Group List. Each  
group can include up to five members. You can enter a group  
member directly or select the member from the Company List  
or Personal List.  
To add a new Sprint PCS Ready Link group entry:  
1. Press R-Link ( ) or press  
.
2. Press Go To ( ), highlight Personal Groups, and  
press  
.
3. Select <New Group> and press  
.
– or –  
Highlight an entry and press Options ( ). Then  
highlight New Group and press  
.
4. Enter a Group Name, press  
, and press Next ( ).  
5. To add contacts to the group, press Add ( ).  
6. Highlight one item from the following and press  
.
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
New to add a new contact. See the previous page  
for details.  
from Company to add a contact from your Company  
List (if applicable).  
from Personal to add a contact from your  
Personal List.  
7. Scroll to the contacts you want to add and press  
or  
select Pick ( ) to include the entries.  
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8. Press Done ( ) when you are finished selecting  
contacts, then press Update ( ) to update your  
Personal Group List with the new group entry.  
You can also add members directly by selecting New Members  
during step 5 above. Enter the new members’s name and  
R-Link number and press Done (left softkey) to save the entry.  
Tip:  
Editing a Contact in Your Personal List  
To edit a Personal List contact:  
1. Press R-Link ( ) or press  
.
2. Press Go To ( ), highlight Personal List, and press  
3. Scroll to the entry you want to edit and press  
Options ( ).  
.
Ⅲ
Copy to Contacts to copy the entry to the Contacts  
list.  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Edit to edit the selected contact.  
Erase to erase the selected contact.  
New Contact to add a new contact.  
Erase R-Link List to erase the Sprint PCS  
Ready Link List. See page 169 for details.  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Send VoiceSMS to send a voice SMS message.  
Help to view the Sprint PCS Ready Link  
instruction page.  
4. Highlight Edit and press  
.
5. Select the field you want to edit  
(Name or R-Link Number), and press  
.
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6. Edit the entry, press Done ( ), and press Save ( ) to  
save your changes.  
Editing a Group in Your Personal Group List  
To edit a group name:  
1. Press R-Link ( ) or press  
.
2. Press Go To ( ), then highlight Personal Groups and  
press  
.
3. Scroll to the group entry you want to edit and press  
Options ( ).  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Edit to edit the selected group.  
Erase Group to erase the selected group.  
New Group to add a new group.  
Erase R-Link List to erase the Sprint PCS Ready Link  
List. See page 169 for details.  
Ⅲ
Help to view the Sprint PCS Ready Link  
instruction page.  
4. Highlight Edit and press  
.
5. Edit the group name and press  
or Done ( ) then  
press Next ( ).  
If you don’t need to edit the group name, press Done (left  
softkey) then press Next (left softkey) during step 5 above and  
skip step 6.  
Tip:  
6. Press Update ( ) to save your changes.  
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7. To edit a group member, scroll to the contact you want  
to edit and press Options ( ).  
Ⅲ
Edit to edit a group member's name and phone  
number.  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Erase to erase the group member.  
Add New to add a new group member.  
Add (Company) to add a new group member from  
the Company List (if applicable).  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Add (Personal) to add a new group member from the  
Personal List.  
Details to display a summary of the group member  
information.  
8. Highlight Edit and press  
.
9. Select the field you want to edit  
(Name or R-Link Number) and press  
.
10. Edit the entry, press Done ( ), and press Save ( ) to  
save your changes.  
11. Press Update ( ) to update your Personal Group List.  
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Erasing Ready Link List Entries  
Erasing an Entry in Your Personal List or  
Personal Group List  
To erase a contact or a group:  
1. From the Sprint PCS Ready Link List, press Go To ( ),  
then highlight Personal List or Personal Groups and  
press  
.
2. Scroll to the entry you want to erase and  
press Options ( ).  
3. Highlight Erase and press  
.
Ⅲ
Erase Group appears when you select  
Personal Groups.  
4. Select Yes and press  
.
To erase a group member:  
1. From the Sprint PCS Ready Link List, press Go To ( ),  
then highlight Personal Groups and press  
.
2. Scroll to your desired group and press  
to display the  
group members.  
3. Select the contact you want to erase and  
press Options ( ).  
4. Highlight Erase and press  
5. Select Yes and press  
.
.
6. Press Update ( ) to update your Personal Group List.  
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Erasing a Sprint PCS Ready Link List  
You can erase all entries saved in the Sprint PCS Ready Link  
List (except Company List/Company Groups.).  
To erase a Sprint PCS Ready Link List:  
1. From the Sprint PCS Ready Link List, press Options ( ).  
2. Highlight Erase R-Link List and press  
.
3. Select your desired option and press  
.
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Outgoing Calls to erase all outgoing Sprint PCS  
Ready Link calls.  
Incoming Calls to erase all incoming Sprint PCS  
Ready Link calls.  
Missed Calls to erase all missed Sprint PCS  
Ready Link calls.  
All Calls to erase all Sprint PCS Ready Link call history,  
except redial.  
All Personal Entries to erase all entries in Personal List  
and Personal Groups. You are prompted to enter  
your 4-digit lock code.  
4. Select Yes and press  
.
The Redial number will not be erased.  
Tip:  
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Updating Sprint PCS Ready Link Lists  
Updating the Company List and Personal List  
To update your Company List and Personal List manually through  
the Sprint PCS Ready Link server:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Ready Link (  
).  
4. Select List Update (  
).  
Managing Sprint PCS Ready Link Settings  
Restarting the Ready Link Service  
To restart the Sprint PCS Ready Link service:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Ready Link (  
).  
4. Select Restart Ready Link (  
).  
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Setting Ready Link Guard  
This feature enables you to display the warning message  
when you cannot receive Sprint PCS Ready Link calls. The  
warning message will appear when you are launching a Web  
or Java application or sending or uploading your pictures.  
To set the Ready Link Guard:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Ready Link (  
).  
4. Select R-Link Guard (  
) and press  
.
5. Select On and press  
. (Select Off to deactivate this  
feature.)  
Setting Ringer Types for Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls  
Your Sprint PCS Phone provides a variety of ringer types that  
allow you to customize your ringer and volume settings.  
To select a ringer type for Sprint PCS Ready Link calls:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Ready Link (  
4. Select Sounds (  
5. Select Tones (  
).  
).  
).  
6. Scroll to your desired ringer type and select Save ( ).  
To hear the selected ringer, press Play ( ).  
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Setting an Alert Notification for Sprint PCS  
Ready Link Calls  
Your Sprint PCS Phone can alert you with an audible tone  
when you receive a Sprint PCS Ready Link call.  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Ready Link (  
).  
4. Select Sounds (  
).  
5. Select Notifications (  
).  
6. Select Once or Repeat and press  
. (Select Off to  
deactivate the alert.)  
You can also set alerts using the Alert Notification menu.  
(See “Alert Notification” on page 51.)  
Tip:  
Setting the Speaker Phone for Sprint PCS  
Ready Link Calls  
You can set the speaker phone on or off when a Sprint PCS  
Ready Link call is activated. By default, the speaker phone is  
set to on.  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Ready Link (  
).  
4. Select Speaker Phone (  
).  
5. Select On or Off and press  
.
If the phone’s ringer volume is set to Vibrate, Ringer off, or  
Silence All, the speaker phone turns off. Press Speaker to turn  
the speaker phone mode on.  
Note:  
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Setting the Default View of the Sprint PCS  
Ready Link List  
You can select the default Sprint PCS Ready Link List when  
Sprint PCS Ready Link is launched.  
To select the default view of the Sprint PCS Ready Link List:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select Ready Link (  
).  
4. Select Default View (  
). (The default setting is  
Personal List.)  
5. Select your desired list and press  
.
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Section 3A  
Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics  
In This Section  
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Using Voicemail  
Using SMS Text Messaging  
Using Caller ID  
Responding to Call Waiting  
Making a Three-Way Call  
Using Call Forwarding  
Viewing Missed Events  
Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals,  
it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your  
Sprint PCS Service. This section outlines your basic Sprint PCS  
Service features.  
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Using Voicemail  
Setting Up Your Voicemail  
All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are  
automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your  
phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set  
up your Sprint PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon  
as your phone is activated.  
To set up your voicemail:  
1. Press and hold  
.
2. Follow the system prompts to:  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Create your pass code  
Record your greeting  
Record your name announcement  
Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch  
Message Access (a feature that lets you access  
messages simply by pressing and holding  
,
bypassing the need for you to enter your pass code).  
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your  
voicemail account, Sprint recommends you enable your  
voicemail pass code.  
Note:  
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Voicemail Notification  
There are several ways your Sprint PCS Phone alerts you of a  
new message:  
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
By displaying  
at the top of your screen.  
By displaying a message on the screen.  
By sounding the assigned ringer type.  
By the LED blinking red.  
New Voicemail Message Alerts  
When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts  
you and prompts you to call your voicemail.  
To call your voicemail:  
ᮣ
Press and hold  
To display your missed calls:  
Press the navigation key up.  
.
ᮣ
When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint  
PCS Network, you may not receive notification of  
new voicemail messages. It is recommended that  
you periodically check your voicemail by dialing  
1 + area code + your Sprint PCS Phone number.  
When your voicemail answers, press (*) and enter  
your pass code. You will be charged roaming rates  
when accessing voicemail while roaming off the  
Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.  
Important  
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 Sprint PCS Service Area.  
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Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages  
You can review your messages directly from your Sprint PCS  
Phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your  
Sprint PCS Phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or  
use the menu keys.  
Using One-Touch Message Access  
ᮣ
Press and hold  
voicemail box.)  
. (Your phone will dial your  
Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
).  
2. Select Messaging (  
3. Select Voicemail (  
4. Select Call Voicemail (  
) to listen to your messages.  
You are charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing  
your voicemail from your Sprint PCS Phone.  
Note:  
Using a Phone Other Than Your Sprint PCS Phone to  
Access Messages  
1. Dial your Sprint PCS Phone number.  
2. When your voicemail answers, press the Asterisk (*) key.  
3. Enter your pass code.  
When you call into voicemail, you first hear the header  
information (date, time, and sender information) for the  
message. To skip directly to the message, press 4 during the  
header.  
Tip:  
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Voicemail Button Guide  
Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening  
to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options,  
see “Voicemail Menu Key” on page 185.  
Date/Time Send Reply Advance  
Replay  
Erase  
Rewind  
CallBack  
Help  
Forward  
Save  
Cancel  
Skip  
Voicemail Options  
Your Sprint PCS Phone offers several options for organizing  
and accessing your voicemail.  
Using Expert Mode  
Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail  
box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more  
quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each  
level.  
To turn Expert Mode on or off:  
1. Press and hold  
to access your voicemail. (If your  
voicemail box contains any new or saved messages,  
press  
to access the main voicemail menu.)  
2. Press  
to change your Personal Options, following  
the system prompts.  
3. Press  
for Expert Mode.  
4. Press  
to turn Expert Mode on or off.  
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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. (If your  
voicemail box contains any new or saved messages,  
press  
to access the main voicemail menu.)  
2. Press  
to change your Personal Options, following  
the system prompts.  
3. Press  
for Administrative Options.  
for Group Distribution Lists.  
4. Press  
5. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or  
delete group lists.  
Sprint PCS Callback  
Return a call after listening to a message without  
disconnecting from voicemail.  
ᮣ
Press  
after listening to a message. (Once the call is  
complete, you’re returned to the voicemail main menu.)  
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message  
Record and send a voice message to other Sprint PCS  
Voicemail users.  
1. From the main voicemail menu, press  
to send a  
message.  
2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number.  
3. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your voice  
message.  
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Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply  
Reply to a voice message received from any other Sprint PCS  
Voicemail user.  
1. After listening to a voice message, press  
.
2. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply.  
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding  
Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to  
other Sprint PCS Voicemail users.  
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 other  
Sprint PCS users.  
1. After you have recorded a message, press  
indicate you are satisfied with the message you  
recorded.  
to  
2. Press  
to mark receipt requested.  
3. Press  
to send your voicemail message.  
Continue Recording  
When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue  
recording even after you’ve stopped.  
ᮣ
Before pressing  
to indicate that you are satisfied  
with the message you recorded, press  
recording.  
to continue  
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Extended Absence Greeting  
When your phone is turned off or you are off the Nationwide  
Sprint 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  
Clearing the Message Icon  
Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message  
icon after you have checked your voice and text messages.  
To clear the icon from the display screen:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Messaging (  
).  
).  
3. Select Voicemail (  
4. Select Clear Envelope (  
).  
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Voicemail Menu Key  
Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use  
your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The  
following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu  
structure.  
Listen  
Envelope Information  
Reply  
Advance 8 Seconds  
Replay  
Rewind  
Forward Message  
Erase  
Callback  
Save  
Options  
Send a Message  
Personal Options  
Notification Options  
Phone Notification  
Numeric Paging to a Sprint PCS Phone  
Return to Personal Options Menu  
Administrative Options  
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Skip Pass code  
Autoplay  
Message Date & Time On/Off  
Change Pass code  
Group Distribution List  
Return to Personal Options Menu  
Greetings  
PersonalGreetings  
Name Announcement  
Extended Absence Greeting  
Return to Personal Options Menu  
Expert Mode (On/Off)  
Place a Call  
Disconnect  
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Using SMS Text Messaging  
With SMS Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless  
phone number to send instant text messages from your  
Sprint PCS Phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they  
can send messages to you. When you receive a new message,  
it will automatically display on your phone’s screen.  
In addition, SMS Text Messaging includes a variety of preset  
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 preset messages (up to 160 characters)  
from your Sprint PCS Phone or at www.sprint.com.  
Composing SMS Text Messages  
To compose an SMS Text message:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Messaging (  
).  
3. Select Send Message (  
).  
4. Select Text Message and press  
5. Select Mobile, Email @, or Contacts and press  
6. Enter the number, email address, or select the contact  
.
.
and select OK ( ) or press  
. (You may include up to  
10 recipients per message.)  
7. Select Next ( .)  
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8. Compose a message using one of the following  
methods:  
Ⅲ
To type a message, use your keypad to enter your  
message. Use to select a character input mode.  
(See “Entering Text” on page 40.)  
Ⅲ
To use a preset message, a recent message, or an  
emoticon select Options ( ) and select  
Preset Msg (  
), Recent Msg (  
), or  
Emoticons (  
). Press the number on the keypad  
that corresponds to the number next to the  
message or emoticon.  
9. Select Next ( ).  
10. Review your message and press Send ( ). (You may  
also select the following additional messaging options  
by pressing Options ( ):  
Ⅲ
Edit to edit the existing message before sending.  
Ⅲ
Priority to set the message priority level  
[Normal or Urgent].  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Call Back # to set the callback number  
Save to Drafts to save the message without sending.  
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Accessing SMS Text Messages  
To read an SMS Text message:  
ᮣ
When you receive a text message, it will automatically  
appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your  
navigation key to scroll down and view the entire  
message.  
To reply to an SMS Text message:  
1. While the message is open, select Reply ( ).  
2. Compose your reply or use the preset or recent  
messages or icons.  
Ⅲ
To type a message, use your keypad to enter your  
message. Use to select a character input mode.  
(See “Entering Text” on page 40.)  
Ⅲ
To use a preset message, a recent message, or an  
emoticon, select Options ( ) and select  
Preset Msg (  
), Recent Msg (  
), or  
Emoticons (  
). Press the number on the keypad  
that corresponds to the number next to the  
message or emoticon.  
3. Select Next ( ).  
4. Review your message and press Send ( ). (You may  
also select the following additional messaging options  
by pressing Options [ ]:  
Ⅲ
Edit to edit the existing message before sending.  
Ⅲ
Priority to set the message priority level  
[Normal or Urgent].  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Call Back # to set the callback number  
Save to Drafts to save the message without sending.  
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Using Preset (Canned) Messages  
Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends,  
family, and co-workers easier than ever.  
To add and/or edit preset messages:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Messaging (  
).  
3. Select Settings (  
).  
4. Select Preset Messages (  
).  
5. Highlight an empty location and select Add New ( ).  
– or –  
Highlight a message you wish to edit and select  
Edit ( ).  
6. Enter your new message or changes and select  
Done ( ). (See “Entering Text” on page 40.)  
You may also add or edit preset messages in the “My Online  
Tools” area at www.sprint.com.  
Note:  
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Voice SMS Messaging  
Voice SMS allows you to send a recorded message to any  
other mobile phone or email address instantly. This allows  
you to send a recorded message to others without having to  
make a voice call.  
To send a Voice SMS message:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Messaging (  
).  
).  
3. Select VoiceSMS (  
4. Select Options ( ) and press  
5. Enter the Mobile number, Email @ address or select the  
desired contact and press . (Repeat step until all  
for Compose New.  
recipients [up to 10] have been added.)  
6. Select Next ( ).  
7. Begin recording your message after the beep. To pause  
recording, press  
finished, press  
. Press  
again to resume. When  
for Done.  
8. Select Send ( ).  
9. Enter a name using the keypad to identify yourself and  
select Done ( ).  
Step 9 is only required on the first message to identify the  
sender. Once the “From Name” information is saved, it can be  
changed in the messaging settings.  
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10. Select Save ( ).  
11. Select Continue ( ) to connect to Sprint PCS Vision  
Services and send the message.  
Using Caller ID  
Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering  
the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If  
you do not want your number displayed when you make a  
call, just follow these easy steps.  
To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific  
outgoing call:  
1. Press  
2. Enter the number you want to call.  
3. Press  
.
.
To permanently block your number, call Sprint Customer  
Service.  
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Responding to Call Waiting  
When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming  
calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you  
that another call is coming in and displays 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  
answers the second call.)  
To switch back to the first caller:  
. (This puts the first caller on hold and  
ᮣ
Press  
again.  
For those calls where you don’t want to be interrupted, you  
can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing *70 before  
placing your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated  
once you end the call.  
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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.  
To make a Three-Way Call:  
1. Enter a number you wish to call and press  
2. Once you have established the connection, enter the  
second number you wish to call and press . (This  
.
puts the first caller on hold and dials the second  
number.)  
3. When you’re connected to the second party, press  
again to begin your three-way call.  
If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you  
and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the  
call and are the first to hang up, all three callers are  
disconnected.  
Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling are not available while  
roaming off the Nationwide Sprint 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 when Call  
Forwarding is activated.  
To activate Call Forwarding:  
1. Press  
.
2. Enter the area code and phone number to which your  
future calls should be forwarded.  
3. Press  
. (You will hear a tone to confirm the  
activation of Call Forwarding.)  
To deactivate Call Forwarding:  
1. Press  
.
2. Press  
. (You will hear a tone to confirm the  
deactivation.)  
You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded.  
Note:  
Viewing Missed Events  
Missed events is a simple way of viewing all missed calls,  
missed tasks, scheduler events, etc. A list is displayed on-  
screen that allows you to scroll through all the events using  
the navigation key.  
To view missed events:  
ᮣ
From the standby screen, press the navigation key up to  
view the Missed Events screen.  
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Section 3B  
Sprint PCS VisionSM  
In This Section  
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Sprint PCS Vision Applications  
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision  
Sprint PCS Messaging  
Downloading Premium Services Content  
The Web  
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs  
Sprint PCS VisionSM brings you clarity you can see and hear  
with advanced multimedia services. These features –  
including Sprint PCS Messaging, games, downloadable  
ringers and screen savers, and portable Web access – are easy  
to learn and use. Clearly, it’s a whole new way to look  
at wireless.  
This section introduces these advanced services and walks  
you through the necessary steps to start taking advantage of  
Sprint PCS Vision Services.  
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Sprint PCS Vision Applications  
Here is a brief list of the applications available through your  
Sprint PCS Vision Phone. For more information, please see the  
Sprint PCS Vision User Guide online at www.sprint.com.  
Messaging Send and receive emails and chat on  
your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.  
Games Play exciting games with full-color graphics,  
sound, and vibration. Choose from over 250 games  
to play anytime.  
Ringers Personalize your Sprint PCS Vision Phone by  
downloading and assigning different ringers to  
numbers in your contact list.  
Screen Savers Download unique images to use as  
screen savers – or make it easy to tell who’s calling  
by assigning specific images to numbers in your  
contact list.  
Web Experience full-color graphic versions of  
popular Web sites from your Sprint PCS  
Vision Phone.  
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Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision  
With your Sprint PCS Vision Phone and Sprint PCS Service,  
you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of Sprint PCS  
Vision. This section will help you learn the basics of using  
your Sprint PCS Vision services, including managing your  
User name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating  
the Web with your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.  
Your User Name  
When you buy a Sprint PCS Vision Phone and sign up for  
service, you're automatically assigned a User name, which is  
typically based on your name and a number, followed by  
“@sprint.com.” (For example, the third John Smith to sign up  
for Sprint PCS Vision services might have [email protected]  
as his User name.)  
When you use Sprint PCS Vision services, your User name is  
submitted to identify you to the Nationwide Sprint PCS  
Network. The User name is also useful as an address for  
Sprint PCS Mail, as a way to personalize Web services, and  
as an online virtual identity.  
Your User name will be automatically programmed into your  
Sprint PCS Vision Phone. You don't have to enter it.  
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Finding Your User Name  
If you aren't sure what your Sprint PCS Vision User name is, you  
can easily find it online or on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.  
To find your User Name:  
ⅷ
At www.sprint.com. Sign on to your account using your  
Sprint PCS Phone number and Password. To display your  
User name, click on the My Personal Information menu,  
then click on PCS Vision User Name.  
ⅷ
On your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. You can find your User  
name under the Phone Info option in your phone's Settings  
menu (Menu > Settings > Phone Info> Phone Number).  
Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection  
To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Web (  
). (Your Sprint PCS Vision connection will  
launch and the Sprint PCS Vision home page will display.)  
The Sprint PCS Vision Home Page  
If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 201), press  
OK (right softkey) to continue and launch the Web.  
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If you had a previous Sprint PCS Vision connection, the last  
page you visited will display when you launch your browser.  
When this occurs, you may not see the “Connecting...”  
message when you launch the session. Though the browser is  
open, you are not currently in an active data session - that is,  
no data is being sent or received. As soon as you navigate to  
another page, the active session will launch and you will see  
the “Connecting...” message.  
Net Guard  
When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear  
to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you  
avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard  
in the future by selecting Always Auto-Connect when the Net  
Guard is displayed.  
To change your Net Guard settings:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Settings (  
3. Select PCS Vision (  
).  
).  
4. Select Net Guard (  
Ⅲ
On to activate the Net Guard.  
Off to deactivate the Net Guard.  
Ⅲ
When enabled, the Net Guard appears only once per session.  
The Net Guard does not appear if the phone is merely  
re-connecting due to a time-out.  
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Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators  
Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your  
Sprint PCS Vision connection through indicators which appear  
at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used:  
Your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active (data is  
being transferred); the transmit/receive symbol will  
blink to indicate data transmission. Incoming voice  
calls go directly to voicemail; outgoing voice calls can  
be made, but the Sprint PCS Vision connection will  
terminate.  
Your Sprint PCS Vision connection is dormant (no data  
is being sent or received). Though not currently active,  
when dormant the phone can restart an active  
connection quickly; voice calls can be made and  
received.  
Your phone is not currently able to access Sprint PCS  
Vision service features.  
If no indicator appears, your phone does not have a current  
Sprint PCS Vision connection. To launch a connection, see  
“Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection” on page 200.  
Navigating the Web  
Navigating through menus and Web sites during a Sprint PCS  
Vision session is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here  
are some tips for getting around:  
Softkeys  
During a Sprint PCS Vision session, the bottom line of your  
phone's display contains one or more softkeys. These keys are  
shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and they  
correspond to the softkey buttons directly below the phone’s  
display screen.  
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Depending on which Web sites you visit, the labels on the  
softkeys may change to indicate their function.  
Tip:  
To use softkeys:  
Press the desired softkey button. (If an additional  
ᮣ
pop-up menu appears when you press the softkey  
button, select the menu items using your keypad [if  
they’re numbered] or by highlighting the option and  
pressing  
.)  
Scrolling  
As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to scroll  
up and down to see everything on some Web sites.  
To scroll line by line through Web sites:  
ᮣ
Press the navigation key up and down.  
To scroll page by page through Web sites:  
Press the volume buttons on the side of the phone.  
ᮣ
Selecting  
Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can  
start navigating the Web.  
To select on-screen items:  
ᮣ
Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item,  
then press the desired softkey button (or press ).  
You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting  
items. This softkey is often labeled “OK.”  
Tip:  
If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad  
(number keys) to select an item. (The tenth item in a  
numbered list may be selected by pressing the 0 key on your  
phone’s keypad, even though the number 0 doesn’t appear  
on the screen.)  
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Links, which appear as underlined text, allow you to jump to  
different Web pages, select special functions, or even place  
phone calls.  
To select links:  
ᮣ
Highlight the link and press the appropriate softkey.  
Going Back  
To go back one page:  
ᮣ
Press the  
key on your phone.  
The BACK key is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE  
key) when you are entering text.  
Note:  
Going Home  
To return to the Sprint PCS Vision home page from any other  
Web page:  
ᮣ
Press and hold  
– or –  
.
ᮣ
Press Menu (  
) and select Home (  
).  
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Sprint PCS Messaging  
Accessing Messaging  
Now you can send and receive emails and text messages and  
participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your  
Sprint PCS Vision Phone. Messaging allows you to stay  
connected to friends, family, and co-workers 24 hours a day  
anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.  
Message Types  
There are many ways to message from your phone. These  
include SMS Text Messaging (page 187), Instant Messaging,  
Email, and Chat.  
(Sprint PCS Voicemail provides voicemail-to-mailbox  
messaging. For information on using your phone’s voicemail  
feature, see “Using Voicemail” on page 178.)  
Accessing Sprint PCS Mail  
Sprint PCS Mail allows you to perform many of the typical  
email functions from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone that you  
can from your personal computer. You can manage your  
Sprint PCS Mail account from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone or  
from your personal computer at www.sprint.com.  
To access Sprint PCS Mail from your phone:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
2. Select Messaging (  
).  
3. Select Email (  
). (If you’re a first-time user, your  
phone will prompt you to set up your Sprint PCS Mail  
account by establishing a User name and password.)  
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4. Select the folder you wish to view, such as Inbox (  
or Compose (  
).  
)
For information and instructions about reading, replying to,  
and composing Sprint PCS Mail, please see the Sprint PCS  
Vision User’s Guide at www.sprint.com.  
Accessing Additional Email Providers  
With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services  
such as AOL® Mail, Yahoo!® Mail, MSN Hotmail and  
EarthLink® to keep in touch, even while you’re on the go.  
To access email providers from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone:  
1. From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select  
Messaging (  
).  
).  
2. Select Email (  
3. Select an email provider, such as PCS Mail, AOL Mail,  
MSN Hotmail, Yahoo! Email, or Earthlink.  
4. Use your keypad to enter the required sign-in  
information for the selected provider, such as user  
name, email address, and/or password, and select  
Sign In. (Your mailbox for the selected provider will  
display.)  
The information required for sign in will vary depending on  
the email provider you are accessing.  
Note:  
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to read, reply to,  
compose, send, and manage your email account.  
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Accessing Instant Messaging  
Sprint PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular  
instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL® Instant  
MessengerTM, MSN® Messenger, and Yahoo!® Messenger.  
To access instant messaging clients from your Sprint PCS  
Vision Phone:  
1. From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select  
Messaging (  
).  
2. Select Instant Messaging (  
).  
3. Select an email provider, such as AOL Instant Messenger,  
MSN Messenger, or Yahoo! Messenger.  
4. Use your keypad to enter the required sign in  
information for the selected provider, such as user name  
and/or password, and select Sign On for AOL and Sign In  
for Hotmail and Yahoo. (Your IM screen for the selected  
provider will display.)  
The information required for sign in will vary depending on  
the instant messaging provider you are using.  
Note:  
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to read, reply to,  
compose, send, and manage your IM account.  
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Accessing Wireless Chatrooms  
Sprint PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless  
chatrooms from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, to send text  
messages and icons to chatroom participants, or to launch a  
one-on-one (private) chatroom.  
To access a chatroom from the browser:  
1. Press Menu (  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
2. Select Web (  
3. Select Messaging (  
).  
4. Select Chat (  
).  
5. Select Jumbuck (  
). (You will see a disclaimer for  
Wireless Chat after entering the room.)  
6. Select I agree ( ) to accept the disclaimer.  
7. After entering, choose a nickname and select Enter. (The  
chat menu will display.)  
8. Select a chatroom from the menu (for example,  
“Friends” or “Singles”) and press Go ( ) to enter.  
9. Once in the chatroom, you may scroll through the  
postings to read messages from other chatroom  
participants and use your keypad to enter your own  
messages.  
For information about posting to chatrooms or setting up  
one-on-one sessions, please see the Sprint PCS Vision  
User’s Guide at www.sprint.com.  
Note:  
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Downloading Premium Services Content  
With Sprint PCS Vision and your new Sprint PCS Vision Phone,  
you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service  
content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen  
Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may  
apply.) The basic steps required to access and download  
Premium Service content are outlined below.  
Accessing the Download Menus  
To access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus:  
1. Press Menu (  
2. Select Downloads (  
3. Select the type of file you wish to download (Games,  
Ringers, Screen Savers, or Applications) and press  
4. Select Get New and press  
) to access the main menu.  
).  
.
.
To access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus from the  
Web browser:  
1. From the Sprint PCS Vision home page,  
select Downloads (  
).  
2. Select Games (  
), Ringers (  
), Screen Savers  
),  
or Applications (  
) to go to the corresponding  
download menu. (For more information on navigating  
the Web, see “Navigating the Web” on page 202.)  
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Selecting an Item to Download  
You can search for available items to download in a number  
of ways:  
ⅷ
Featured displays a rotating selection of featured items.  
ⅷ
Categories allows you to narrow your search to a general  
category, such as Movie/TV Themes for Ringers or College  
Logos for Screen Savers. (There may be several pages of  
available content in a list. Select Next 9 to view additional  
items.)  
ⅷ
Search allows you to use your keypad to enter search  
criteria to locate an item. You may enter an entire word or  
title or perform a partial-word search (for example,  
entering “goo” returns “Good Ol’ Boy,” “The Good, the  
Bad, and the Ugly,” and “Goofy - Club”).  
Downloading an Item  
Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download,  
highlight it and press  
or press OK ( ). You will see a  
summary page for the item including its title, the vendor, the  
download detail, the file size, and the cost. Links allow you to  
view the License Details page, which outlines the price,  
license type, and length of license for the download, and the  
Terms of Use page, which details the Premium Services Terms  
of Use and your responsibility for payment.  
To download a selected item:  
1. From the information page, select Buy. (The item will  
download automatically. When the New Download  
screen appears, the item has been successfully  
downloaded to your phone.)  
If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be  
prompted to create your purchasing profile.  
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2. Select an option to continue:  
Ⅲ
Select Use ( ) to assign the downloaded item (or  
to launch, in the case of a game or application). Your  
Sprint PCS Vision session will end and you will be  
redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen.  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Select Shop ( ) to browse for other items to  
purchase and download.  
Press  
to quit the browser and return to  
standby mode.  
Using My Content Manager  
Whether you purchase your Premium Services content from  
your Sprint PCS Phone or from your online account management  
page at www.sprint.com, all of your purchases are stored in  
My Content Manager and may be downloaded to your phone  
from there.  
My Content Manager is a storage area on the Nationwide  
Sprint PCS Network that is assigned specifically to your  
account. It allows you to store all of your Premium Service  
downloadable files. The files remain in My Content Manager  
until their license terms have expired – even after you have  
downloaded the content to your phone. This provides you  
with a convenient place to access information about your  
downloaded files without having to store the information in  
your phone’s memory.  
To access My Content Manager:  
1. From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select  
Downloads (  
).  
2. Select My Content Manager (  
).  
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To download purchased content from My Content Manager:  
1. From the My Content Manager display (see above),  
highlight the item you wish to download and  
press  
. (The information page for the selected item  
will display.)  
2. Scroll to highlight Download and press  
. (The item  
will download automatically. When the New Download  
screen appears, the item has been successfully  
downloaded to your phone.)  
3. Select an option to continue:  
Ⅲ
Select Use ( ) to assign the downloaded item (or  
to launch, in the case of a game or application). Your  
Sprint PCS Vision session will end and you will be  
redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen.  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Select Shop ( ) to browse for other items to  
download.  
Press  
to quit the browser and return to  
standby mode.  
For complete information and instructions on downloading  
Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and Applications, see the  
Sprint PCS Vision User’s Guide at www.sprint.com.  
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The Web  
Exploring the Web  
With Web access on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can  
browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites,  
making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go.  
Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and  
shop on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone anywhere on the  
Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.  
In addition to the features already covered in this section, the  
Sprint PCS Vision home page offers access to these colorful,  
graphically rich Web categories, including News, Weather,  
Entertainment, Sports, Finance, Travel, Shopping, Tools, and  
Business Links, as well as useful management options  
including My Account and Search. Many sites are available  
under more than one menu – choose the one that's most  
convenient for you.  
Using the Browser Menu  
Navigating the Web from your phone using the Sprint PCS  
Vision home page is easy once you get the hang of it. For  
details on how to navigate the Web, select menu items, and  
more, see “Navigating the Web” on page 202  
Although the Sprint PCS Vision home page offers a broad and  
convenient array of sites and services for you to browse, not  
all sites are represented, and certain functions, such as going  
directly to specific Web sites, are not available. For these and  
other functions, you will need to use the browser menu. The  
browser menu offers additional functionality to expand your  
use of the Web on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.  
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Opening the Browser Menu  
The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an  
active Sprint PCS Vision session, from any page you are  
viewing.  
To open the browser menu:  
ᮣ
Press the right softkey. (The browser menu will display  
in a drop-down list.)  
Options available under the browser menu include:  
ⅷ
Home Returns the browser to the Sprint PCS Vision home  
page.  
ⅷ
Forward Returns you to a previously viewed page (after  
having used the  
key).  
ⅷ
ⅷ
Mark this Page Creates a new bookmark for the current  
page.  
View Bookmarks Allows you to bookmark the current site,  
access bookmarked sites, and manage your bookmarks.  
ⅷ
ⅷ
Search Launches a Google search.  
History Keeps a list of links to your most recently visited  
sites. To navigate to a site, highlight it and press  
,
then select Connect.  
ⅷ
Go to URL. Allows you to navigate directly to a Web site by  
entering its URL (Web site address).  
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
Show URL Displays the URL of the page being displayed.  
Refresh this page Reloads the current Web page.  
About Browser Displays technical information about the  
browser, its version, and the encryption version, and  
provides links to Certificate Information for the various  
components.  
ⅷ
Restart Browser Restarts the browser application.  
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Preferences Displays the following advanced options:  
Ⅲ
Edit homepage URL Allows you to change your  
browser’s home page.  
Ⅲ
Revert to default homepage Changes the current  
homepage back to the default homepage URL.  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Font Size Allows you to change the font size.  
Color Allows you to change the color scheme in the  
browser.  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Show Images Allows you to turn on or off images  
displayed in the browser.  
Cookies Allows you to clear the cookies set in the  
browser.  
Title Tag Allows you to turn on or off the titles  
displayed in the browser.  
Send Referrer Allows you to turn on or off the send  
referrer.  
Creating a Bookmark  
Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite  
Web sites for easy access at a later time.  
To create a bookmark:  
1. Go to the Web page you want to mark.  
2. Press  
to open the browser menu.  
3. Select Mark this Page (  
).  
4. Select Save ( ).  
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  
to open the browser menu.  
2. Select View Bookmarks (  
).  
3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to access and  
select Goto ( ) to go to the Web site (or press the  
number corresponding to the bookmark you wish to  
access).  
Deleting a Bookmark  
To delete a bookmark:  
1. Press  
to open the browser menu.  
).  
2. Select View Bookmarks (  
3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to delete and  
select Options ( ).  
4. Select Delete (  
).  
5. Select OK ( ) to remove the bookmark.  
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Going to a Specific Web site  
To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address):  
1. Press  
2. Select Go to URL (  
3. Use your keypad to enter the URL of the Web site you  
wish to go to and press  
4. Press again to go to the Web site.  
to open the browser menu.  
).  
.
Not all Web sites are viewable on your phone.  
Note:  
Reloading a Web Page  
To reload (refresh) a Web page:  
1. Press  
to open the browser menu.  
2. Select Refresh this page (  
). (The browser will reload  
the current Web page.)  
Restarting the Web Browser  
If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops  
responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply  
restarting the browser.  
To restart the Web browser:  
1. Press  
to open the browser menu.  
).  
2. Select More (  
3. Select Restart Browser (  
).  
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Sprint PCS Vision FAQs  
1. How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS  
Vision service?  
Your User name (for example, [email protected]) will  
display in the phone number under Phone Info. listing in your  
phone’s Settings menu.  
2. How do I sign-in for the first time?  
You are automatically signed in to access Sprint PCS Vision  
services when you turn on your phone.  
3. How do I know when my phone is connected to  
Sprint PCS Vision services?  
Your phone automatically connects when Sprint PCS Vision  
service is used or an incoming message arrives. Your phone  
will also display the  
icon at the top of the screen.  
4. Can I make calls and use Sprint PCS Vision services at the  
same time?  
You cannot use voice and Sprint PCS Vision services  
simultaneously. If you receive a call while Sprint PCS Vision  
service is active, the call will be forwarded to voicemail. You  
can place an outgoing call anytime, but it will interrupt any  
in-progress Sprint PCS Vision session.  
5. When is my data connection active?  
Your connection is active when data is being transferred.  
Outgoing calls are allowed; incoming calls go directly to  
voicemail. When active, the  
phone’s display screen.  
indicator flashes on your  
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6. 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 may become active again quickly.) If  
no data is received for an extended period of time, the  
connection will terminate.  
7. Can I sign out of data services?  
You can sign out without turning off your phone; however,  
you will not be able to browse the Web or use other  
Sprint PCS Vision services. While signed out, you can still  
place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other  
voice services. You may sign in again at any time. To sign out,  
go to Menu ( ) > Settings (  
) > PCS Vision (  
) >  
Disable Vision ( ) in your phone’s menu.  
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Section 3C  
Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM  
In This Section  
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Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command  
Creating Your Own Address Book  
Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command  
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command  
With Sprint PCS, reaching your friends, family, and co-workers  
has never been easier – especially when you’re on the go. You  
can even listen to Web-based information, such as news,  
weather, and sports. Your voice does it all with Sprint PCS  
Voice Command.  
This section outlines the Sprint PCS Voice Command service.  
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Getting Started With Sprint PCS  
Voice Command  
With Sprint PCS Voice Command:  
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
You can store all your contacts’ 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.  
You don’t need to worry about losing your contacts or  
address book. This advanced service is network-based, so  
if you switch or happen to lose your Sprint PCS Phone, you  
won’t lose your contacts or address book.  
It’s Easy to Get Started  
There are two easy ways to sign up for Sprint PCS Voice  
Command:  
ᮣ
Sign up when you purchase and activate your phone.  
ᮣ
Just dial  
from your Sprint PCS Phone to  
contact Sprint Customer Service and sign up.  
There is a monthly charge for Sprint PCS Voice Command.  
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Creating Your Own Address Book  
You can program up to 500 names into your Sprint personal  
address book, with each name having up to five phone  
numbers. That’s 2,500 phone numbers, and with the  
advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can  
have instant access to all of them.  
There are four ways to update your address book:  
ⅷ
On the Web. Go to www.talk.sprint.com and sign on with  
your Sprint PCS Phone Number and password to access a  
fully functional Web-based address book to create and  
update your contacts.  
ⅷ
Use an Existing Address Book. Automatically merge  
address books from desktop software applications with  
Sprint Sync ServicesSM for no additional charge. Simply  
click on the “Click to synchronize” button within your  
Sprint PCS Voice Command personal address book at  
www.talk.sprint.com.  
ⅷ
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.  
ⅷ
Call Directory Assistance. If you don’t have a computer or  
Internet access handy, you can have Sprint PCS Directory  
Assistance look up phone numbers for you and  
automatically add them to your address book. Just dial  
and say “Call operator” and we’ll add two names  
and all the numbers associated with those names to your  
address book for our standard directory assistance charge.  
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Making a Call With Sprint PCS  
Voice Command  
To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command:  
1. Press  
and you’ll hear the “Ready” prompt.  
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. (The  
number will automatically be dialed.) Say “No” if you  
wish to cancel.  
Keep in mind that Sprint PCS Voice Command recognizes not  
only your voice, but any voice, so that others can experience  
the same convenience if they use your phone.  
Tip:  
For more helpful hints on Sprint PCS Voice Command,  
including a list of recognized commands and an interactive  
tutorial, visit www.talk.sprint.com.  
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Accessing Information Using  
Sprint PCS Voice Command  
To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command:  
1. Press  
.
2. Say “Call the Web” and choose from a listing of  
information categories like news, weather, and sports.  
– or –  
Simply say “Call news room,” “Call the weather,”  
“Call Sports Central,” etc.  
Sprint PCS Voice Command is not available while roaming off  
the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.  
Note:  
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Section 4A  
Safety  
In This Section  
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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  
Owner’s Record  
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice  
Part of getting the most out of your Sprint PCS Phone is  
learning how the phone works and how to care for it. This  
section outlines performance and safety guidelines that help  
you understand the basic features of your phone’s operation.  
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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; you can also check it  
yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the Power Save feature is  
activated, a message is displayed 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 Sprint 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.  
ⅷ
Speak directly into the mouthpiece.  
ⅷ
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.  
ⅷ
Blocking the internal antenna located in the upper right corner  
will reduce signal performance.  
For the best care of your phone, only Sprint authorized  
personnel should service your phone and accessories. Faulty  
service may void the warranty.  
Note:  
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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.  
Purchase an optional hands-free accessory at your local Sprint  
Store, or call the Sprint PCS Accessory Hotline at  
Tip:  
SM  
1-800-974-2221 or by dialing #222 on your Sprint PCS Phone.  
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.  
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Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request  
permission before using the phone near medical equipment.  
Note:  
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  
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 your phone off  
when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-  
way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use  
remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.  
Turn your phone off when you're in any area that has a potentially  
explosive atmosphere. Although it's rare, your phone and accessories  
could generate sparks. Sparks can cause an explosion or fire, resulting  
in bodily injury or even death. These areas are often, but not always,  
clearly marked. They include:  
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
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,  
dust, or metal powders.  
ⅷ
Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off  
your vehicle’s engine.  
Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives  
in the compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone  
or accessories.  
Note:  
Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone  
Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they  
could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls  
that increase your Sprint PCS Invoice.  
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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.  
ⅷ
Use only Sprint-approved batteries and battery chargers. These  
chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other  
batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.  
In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures  
that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).  
ⅷ
ⅷ
Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high  
humidity areas, such as the bathroom.  
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
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.  
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ⅷ
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:  
Ⅲ
Less than one month:  
-4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)  
Ⅲ
More than one month:  
-4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)  
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries  
For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest  
Sprint authorized service center.  
Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas,  
the disposal of batteries in household or business trash  
may be prohibited.  
Special  
Note:  
For safety, do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery.  
Note:  
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Acknowledging Special Precautions and  
the FCC Notice  
FCC Notice  
This 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 (propane or butane) must  
comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a  
copy of this standard, contact the National Fire Protections  
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. Use of non-Sprint  
approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.  
For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC Website at  
www.fcc.gov.  
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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.  
SM  
The highest reported SAR values of the Sprint PCS Vision Phone  
VI-A820 by Samsung® are:  
AMPS mode (Part 22):  
Head: 1.460 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.769 W/kg  
PCS mode (Part 24):  
Head:1.420 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.468 W/kg  
FCC Radio Frequency Emission  
This phone meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Guidelines.  
FCC ID number: A3LSPHA820. More information on the  
phone's SAR can be found from the following FCC Website:  
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid.  
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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.  
SM  
Model: Sprint PCS Vision Phone VI-A820 by Samsung®  
Serial No.:  
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice  
CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one  
or more of the following patents:  
4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797  
5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501  
5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239  
5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338  
5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569  
5,490,165 5,511,073  
T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic 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.  
Phone Guide template version 5A_int (July 2005)  
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Section 4B  
Manufacturer’s Warranty  
In This Section  
ࡗ
Standard Limited Warranty  
Your Sprint PCS Phone has been designed to provide you with  
reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a  
problem with your equipment, please refer to the  
manufacturer’s warranty in this section.  
For information regarding the terms and conditions of service  
for your Sprint PCS Phone, please visit www.sprint.com and click  
on the “Terms & Conditions” link at the bottom or call Sprint  
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS.  
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Standard Limited 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  
1 Year  
Batteries  
Leather Case/Pouch/Holster  
Game Pad  
90Days  
90 Days  
1 Year  
Other Phone Accessories  
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 used or purchased outside the United States or  
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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.  
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.  
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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:  
ⅷ
THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS  
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;  
ⅷ
ⅷ
WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT;  
DESIGN, CONDITION, QUALITY, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE  
PRODUCT;  
ⅷ
ⅷ
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,  
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CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF  
ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS, OR FOR DAMAGES  
ARISING FROM ANY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR  
GROSS NEGLIGENCE) OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG,  
ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF  
CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST  
PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME 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  
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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.  
Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P.  
1301 E. Lookout Drive  
Richardson, Texas 75082  
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG  
Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357)  
© Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole  
or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, the “Going  
Forward” logo and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint  
Nextel.  
No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior  
written approval.  
Specifications and availability subject to change without  
notice. [011604]  
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Caller ID 192  
Chat 208  
Index  
Numerics  
3-Way Calling 194  
Contact - Adding an Entry 110  
Contacts 109–119  
- Adding a Phone Number  
115  
Dialing From 38  
Erasing 75  
Contacts - Editing a Phone  
Number 115  
Contacts - Editing an Entry  
117  
Contacts - Entry Options 114  
Contacts - Finding Entries 112  
Contacts - Ringer Type 118  
Countdown 132  
A
Abbreviated Dialing 37  
Activating Voice Recognition  
134  
Airplane Mode 63  
Alarm Clock 126  
Answering Calls 29  
Auto-Answer Mode 67  
B
Backlight 55  
Battery 24–26  
Capacity 24  
Charging 25  
D
Dialing Options 28  
Display Language 68  
Display Screen 18  
Downloads  
Sprint PCS Vision 209  
Downloads - Erasing 75  
Installing 24  
Bookmarks - Accessing 216  
Bookmarks - Creating 215  
Bookmarks - Deleting 216  
Browser Menu 213  
C
E
Calculator 131  
Call Answer Mode 66  
Call Forwarding 195  
Call Guard 83  
Call History 101–107  
Erasing 107  
Email 206  
Entering Text 40–43  
ABC Mode 42  
Emoticons 43  
Numbers 43  
PresetMessages 43  
Recent Messages 43  
Symbols 43  
Making a Call 104  
Prepending a Phone  
Number 106  
I
Saving a Phone Number  
105  
Instant Messaging 207  
Call Waiting 193  
Index  
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K
Sound Settings 46–53  
TTY Use 64–65  
Plus (+) Code Dialing 39  
Preset Messages 43  
Key Functions 15  
Key Tones 49  
L
R
Location Settings 58  
Lock Code - Changing 71  
Locking Services 72  
Locking Your Phone 71  
Ready Link - See Sprint PCS  
Ready Link 149  
Recent Messages 43  
Resetting Your Phone 76  
Ringer Types 46  
M
Making Calls 28  
Memo Pad 127  
Roaming 79–84  
Setting Roam Mode 82  
Menu Navigation 86  
Messaging - Deleting Old  
Messages 60  
Messaging - Setting Alerts 59  
Messaging - Signature 60  
Missed Events - Viewing 195  
My Content Manager 211  
S
Scheduler 122–125  
Screen Saver 55  
Security 69–77  
Security Menu 70  
Silence All 52  
SMS Text Messaging 187–190  
Special Numbers 74  
Speed Dialing 38  
Assigning Numbers 116  
Sprint Customer Service 7  
Sprint PCS Mail 205  
Sprint PCS Ready Link 149–  
173  
Erasing Entries 168  
Making a Call 154  
Ready Link Contacts 161  
Ready Link Mode 150  
Receiving a Call 159  
Settings 170  
N
Name Dial 140  
Net Guard 201  
P
Phone (Illus.) 14  
Phone Number - Displaying 27  
Phone Number - Finding 35  
Phone Number - With Pauses  
36  
Phone Settings 45–68  
Auto-Answer Mode 67  
Call Answer Mode 66  
Display Settings 54–57  
Launch Pad 66  
Updating Ready Link Lists  
170  
Sprint PCS Service  
Account Passwords 6  
Location Settings 58  
Messaging Settings 59–62  
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Dialing Sprint PCS Services  
119  
Voice-Activated Dialing 135  
Voicemail  
Directory Assistance 8  
Operator Services 9  
Setting Up 3  
Sprint PCS Vision 197–219  
Applications 198  
Chat 208  
Downloading Content 209  
FAQs 218  
Home Page 200  
Menu Key 185  
Options 181  
Retrieving 180  
Setting Up 5, 178  
Volume 50  
W
Warranty 240  
Web 213–217  
World Time 130  
Launching 200  
Messaging 205  
My Content Manager 211  
Navigating the Web 202  
Net Guard 201  
Security Features 77  
User Name 199  
Sprint PCS Voice Command  
221–225  
Address Book 223  
Making a Call 224  
T
Task List 129  
Text Greeting 54  
Three-Way Calling 194  
TTY Use 64–65  
Turning Your Phone On and  
Off 23  
U
Unlocking Your Phone 71  
V
Voice Memo 144  
Voice Services 133–148  
Voice SMS 191  
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