LG LX550 User Manual

Phone User Guide
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Table of Contents
Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Your Phone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Getting Started With SprintPCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Sprint PCS AccountPasswords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Section 2: Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2A. Your Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
FrontView of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Removing and Installing the Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Navigating Through Phone Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Playing Music Using the External Navigation Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
TTY Use With SprintPCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Erasing the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Restricting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Updating Your Picture Mail Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Selective Call Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Using Data Roam Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
2E. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
2F. Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Wireless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Dialing SprintPCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
2G. Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Using Your Phone’s Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Using Your Phone’s Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
2H. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Using Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
2I. Using the microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Using Your Phone’s microSD Card and Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
microSD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
microSD Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
2J. Using the Music Composer and FM Transmitter . . . . .110
Composing a Melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Music Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
2K. Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Storing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Storing Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Settings and Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
2L. Using Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Bluetooth Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
3A. Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Using SMS TextMessaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Using SMS Voice Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
3B. Sprint PCS® Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Getting Started With SprintPCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . .159
Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . .162
Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . . .163
4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . .165
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Radiofrequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Welcome to Sprint
Sprint and Nextel have come together offering you more choice and flexibility to do whatever you want, whenever you want.
This powerful combination brings you access to more products, more services, and more of what you need to do more of what you want. Welcome to a future full of possibility. Welcome to the new Sprint.
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.
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Introduction
This Phone Guideintroduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:
Section 1: Getting Started
Section 2: Your 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.
Phone Guide Note: 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.
WARNING: Please refer to the Important Safety Information section on
page 164 to learn about information that will help you safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the ImportantSafety Information in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
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Your Phone’s Menu
The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about using your phone’s menus, see “Navigating Through Phone Menus”on page 23.
1. Missed Alerts
2. Call History
1. Missed Calls
2. Incoming Calls
3. Outgoing Calls
4. Recent Calls
5. Delete History 1. Missed Calls / 2. Incoming Calls /
3. Outgoing Calls / 4. Recent Calls /
5. All Calls
3. Contacts
1. Find/Add Entry
2. Groups
3. Speed Dials
4. My Name Card
5. Wireless Backup 1. Subscribe / 2. Alert / 3. Learn More
6. Services 1. Customer Service / 2. Dir Assistance /
3. Account Info / 4. Sprint Operator /
5. Voice Command
4. Messaging
1. Send Message 1. Text Message / 2. Picture Mail /
3. VoiceSMS
2. Text Messages 1. Inbox / 2. Sent / 3. Outbox / 4. Draft
5. Edit Folder / 6. Send Message
3. Picture Mail Inbox/Sent Mail/Saved Mail/ Pending Messages
4. VoiceSMS
5. IM & Email 1. PCS Mail / 2. AOL / 3. MSN / 4. Yahoo!
/ Earthlink / 6. Other
6. Chat & Dating
7. Voicemail 1. Call Voicemail / 2. Voicmail Details /
3. Clear Icon
8. Premium Content
9. Settings
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5. On Demand 1. News / 2. Sports / 3. Weather /
4. Money / 5. Movies / 6. Directory /
7. Maps / 8. TV Guide® / 9. Dictionary
6. Pictures
1. Camera
2. Camcorder Video Mail/Long Video
3. Picture Mail Inbox/Sent Mail/Saved Mail/ Pending Messages
4. My Albums In Phone/Memory Card/Online Albums
5. PictBridge
6. Order Prints
7. Settings & Info Auto-Save to/Account Info
7. My Content
Games Get New/My Content Manager/
Midnight Pool/Ms. PAC-MAN DEMO by Namco/Tetris Demo/WorldPokerTour/ ZUMA Demo
Themes Get New/My Content Manager/
Classic View/Tropical
Ringers Get New/My Content Manager Screen Savers Get New/My Content Manager/
Screen Saver Preview
Applications Get New/My Content Manager/
GoComics All-Star Six-Pack Demo/ StreetFinderTrial/ToneMaker
IM & Email Get New/My Content Manager/
Instant Messaging
Call Tones <Options> Memory Status/Get New/My Content
Manager
8. Music
9. Media Player
1. Channel Listing
2. Memory Card
0. Web
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. Tools
1. Memory Card
2. Music Composer 1. Compose Melody / 2. My Melody /
3. Settings / 4. Help
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3. Music Transmitter
4. Alarm Clock 1. Alarm 1 / 2. Alarm 2 / 3. Alarm 3 /
4. Quick Alarm
5. Calculator 1. Calculator / 2. Ez Tip Calculator
6. Bluetooth 1. Add Device / 2. Trusted Devices /
3. Exchange Folder / 4. Supported Services / 5. Settings
7. Voice Control 1. Call [name][type]/[num] /
2. Missed Alerts / 3. Voice Guide /
4. Phone Status / 5. Training /
6. Bookmark / 7. Help / 8. Exit Voice Control
8. Scheduler
9. Voice Memo
0. Notepad
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. World Clock
#. USB Flash Drive
#. Settings
1. Display
1. Greeting Custom/Off
2. Incoming Calls 1. Caller ID/2. No Caller ID/3. Roaming
3. Screen Saver 1. Main Display/2. Sub Display
4. Clock & Calendar 1. Normal Clock/2. Analog Clock/
3. Digital Clock/4. Dual Clock/
5. Calendar
5. Slide Show
6. Themes & Skins 1. Themes /2. Skins
7. Menu Styles Grid/List
8. Font Size 1. Message/2. Browser/3. Notepad
9. Backlight 1. Display /2. Keypad
0. Power Save Mode Off/30 seconds/60 seconds/90 seconds *
. Status Light On/Off
2. Sounds
1. Ringers 1. Caller ID / 2. No Caller ID / 3. Roaming
2. Key Tones Short Tones/Long Tones
3. Volume
1. Ringer Silence All/Off/Vibrate All/Low/Med Low/ Med/High Med/High/High + Vib
2. Earpiece Low/Med Low/Med/High Med/High
3. Key Beep Off/Low/Med Low/Med/High Med/High
4. Application Off/Low/Med Low/Med/High Med/High
5. Power On/Off Off/Low/Med Low/Med/High Med/High
4. Alerts
1. Voicemail Alerts Silent/Vib once/Vib & Sound/Custom/ 1 Low beep/Low beeps/1 Loud beep/ Loud beeps
2. Message Alerts Silent/Vib once/Vib & Sound/Custom/ 1 Low beep/Low beeps/1 Loud beep/ Loud beeps
3. Picture Mail Alerts Silent/Vib once/Vib & Sound/Custom/ 1 Low beep/Low beeps/1 Loud beep/ Loud beeps
4. Service Change On/Off
5. Minute Beep On/Off
6. Call Connect On/Off
7. Signal Fade On/Off
3. Power Vision
1. Enable Power Vision (Disable Vision)
2. Net Guard On/Off
3. Update Power Vision Profile
4. Roaming
1. Set Mode Automatic/Sprint Only/Roaming Only
2. Call Guard On/Off
3. Data Roam Guard Always Ask/Never Ask Again
5. Location On/Off
6. Messaging
1. Notification Message & Icon/Icon Only
2. Message Reminder On/Off
3. Callback Number None/My Phone Number/Other
4. Auto-Delete On/Off
5. Signature None/Custom
6. Preset Messages
7. VoiceSMS Options 1. Speakerphone/2. From Name
7. Bluetooth
1. On/Off On/Off
2. Visibility Hidden/Visible for 3 Min/Always Visible
3. Exchange Folders General/Pictures/Media
4. Bluetooth Info
8. Wireless Backup 1. Subscribe/2. Alert/3. Learn More
9. Security [Enter Lock Code]
1. Lock Phone Unlock/Lock Now/On Power Up
2. Picture Mail 1. Lock Pictures/2. Update Picture Mail
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Profile
3. Change Lock Code
4. Special Numbers
5. Delete Contacts 1. Yes/2. No
6. Limit Calls Unlock/Contacts Only/Special #'s Only/ 911 Emergency Services Only
7. Selective Call Block
8. Reset Favorites 1. Yes/2. No
9. Reset Phone 1. Yes/2. No
0. Setup/Others
1. Auto Keyguard On/Off
2. Shortcuts 1. Left Navigation/2. Right Navigation/
3. Up Navigation/4. Down Navigation
3. Answer Call Flip Open/Any Key / TALK Only
4. Auto-Answer Off / Car-Kit/Headset
5. Dialing Match 1. Abbreviated Dialing/2. Contacts Match/3. Speed Dial
6. Text Entry 1. Auto-Capital/2. Word Choice List/
3. Word Prediction/4. Word Completion/
5. Help
7. Language English/Español
8. TTY Mode Enable TTY/Disable TTY
9. Airplane Mode On/Off
0. Update Phone SW
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. Phone Info 1. My Phone Number/2. Version/
3. Icon Glossary/4. Advanced
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Getting Started
Section 1
2 Section 1A: Setting Up Service
Section 1A
Setting Up Service
In This Section
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Ser vice (page 3)
Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4)
Sprint PCS Account Passwords (page 5)
Getting Help (page 6)
Setting up service on your new 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.
Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3
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 activation card included with your phone.
Unlocking Your Phone
To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:
1. Press and hold to turn the phone on.
2. Press Unlock (rightsoftkey).
Note: To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey
text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s display screen. Softkey actions change according to the screen you’re viewing and will not appear if there is no corresponding action available.
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes,
the code is not visible as you type.)
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits
of either your Social Security number or wireless phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Setting Up Service
4 Section 1A: Setting Up Service
Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your 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 phone is activated.
To set up your voicemail:
1. From standby mode, press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your passcode
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 passcode)
Voicemail Passcode
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account, Sprint recommends you enable your voicemail passcode.
For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using Voicemail”on page 141.
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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.
AccountPassword
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 bill 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 passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail”on page 141 for more information on your voicemail password.
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).
Setting Up Service
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Getting Help
Visit www.sprint.com
You can go online to:
Access your account information
Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint PCS Service Plan)
View and pay your bill
Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS online billing and automatic payment
Purchase accessories
Shop for the latest phones
View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options
Learn more about Sprint PCS Vision and other great products like Sprint PCS Picture Mail, games, ringers, screen savers, and more
Reaching Sprint Customer Service
You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:
Dial on your 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)
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.
To access automated invoicing information:
Press .
Note: This service may notbe available in all Affiliate areas.
Sprint 411
Call from your phone and you'll have access to a variety of services and information through Sprint 411, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411 and you will be billed for airtime.
To call Sprint 411:
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.
Section 2
Your Phone
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Section 2A
Your Phone: The Basics
In This Section
FrontView of Your Phone (page 11)
Viewing the Display Screen (page 14)
Features of Your Phone (page 16)
Turning Your Phone On and O ff (page 18)
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 19)
Removing and Installing the Faceplate (page 22)
Navigating Through Phone Menus (page 23)
Displaying Your Phone Number (page 24)
Making and Answering Calls (page 24)
Entering Text (page 35)
Playing Music Using the External Navigation Pad (page 40)
Your 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.
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Front View of Your Phone
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2. Softkey Buttons
4. Speaker Key
16. End (Power)
15. Navigation Key
18. Menu/OK
6. Voice Services Key
9. Accessory Jack
14. Microphone
13. Charger Jack
3. microSD Memory Card Slot
8. Back (Clear)
5. Volume Control
20. Display Screen
22. Earpiece
1. Signal Strength Indicator
21 . Battery Strength
Indicator
7. TALK
17. Camera Keys
19. Headset Jack
10. External Navigation Pad
12. Digital Camera
11. Flash
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Key Functions
1. Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal strength by
displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength.
2. Softkey Buttons let you select softkey actions or menu
items corresponding to the bottom left and right lines on the display screen.
3. microSD Memory Card Slot allows you to insert a memory
card made especially for wireless phones.
4. Speaker Key enables your phone's built-in speaker,
allowing you to hear other callers.
5. Volume Control 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.
6. Voice Services Key allows you to dial by speaking a Contacts
entry's name or to record voice memos. This key also turns the flash on/off while in camera or camcorder mode.
7. Talk allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call
Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or activate Voice Dial.
8. Back (Clear) deletes characters from the display in text
entry mode. When in a menu, press the Back key to return to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session.
9. Accessory Jack allows you to connect optional accessories,
such as a USB cable. CAUTION!Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
10. External Navigation Pad allows you to access the Music
Store and music stored on your microSD card, as well as navigate through your music while playing a song.
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11. Flash allows you to take pictures indoors or at night and
also functions as a Message Waiting Indicator (MWI).
12. Digital Camera allows you to take sharp, high-resolution
digital pictures.
13. Charger Jack connects the phone to the battery charger.
14. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when
you are speaking to them.
15. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu options
and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode. You may also customize the navigation shortcuts in the Settings menu (see “Shortcuts”on page 59).
Press Up to access Messaging.
Press Down to access My Content.
Press Right to access SprintMusic Store.
Press Left to view your Media Player.
16. End (Power) ends a call. Press and hold this key for two
seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input.
17. Camera Key allows you to access the Pictures menu with
the press of a button in standby mode. Press and hold to automatically launch the camera. A single press to the exterior camera key (right side key) will launch the camera.
18. Menu/OK displays the phone's main menu from standby
mode. It also selects the highlighted choice when navigating through a menu.
19. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION!Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
20. Display Screen displays all the information needed to
operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
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21. Battery Strength Indicator represents the amount of
remaining battery charge currently available in your phone. When all bars are displayed in the battery icon, the phone’s battery is fully charged. When no bars are displayed, the phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty.
22. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
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:
Note: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main
menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.
indicates your phone is using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol for client/server communication.
shows your current signal strength. (The more lines you have, the stronger your signal.)
shows a data call is in progress (red bars indicate EVDO mode).
means your phone cannot find a signal.
tells you a call is in progress.
indicates you are “Roaming”off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
indicates you have new text messages.
indicates you have voicemail messages. (Press and hold to call your voicemail box.)
indicates you have new SMS Voice messages.
indicates you have new Picture Mail.
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indicates you have new messages.
indicates your phone’s location feature is on.
indicates your phone’s location feature is off.
indicates your Sprint PCS Vision connec tion is active. (Data is being transferred.)
indicates ringer volume is set to vibrate.
indicates ringer/vibrate mode is set.
indicates Silence All/Ringer Off mode is set.
indicates your phone is operating in TTY mode.
indicates battery charge level (icon shows full charge).
indicates battery needs to be recharged.
indicates outgoing calls number.
indicates missed calls number.
indicates incoming calls number.
indicates alarm is activated.
indicates speaker is activated.
indicates Eyes Free+Speaker mode.
indicates Bluetooth is enabled. indicates a Bluetooth headset or hands-free device
is connected. indicates PC or PDA is now under dial-up networking.
indicates a microSD memory card is present.
indicates 3G Service.
indicates Power Vision Service.
indicates Camera Mode.
indicates Camcorder Mode.
Note: Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by letting you
know when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, and whether you're
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operating in digital or analog mode. (For more information, see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 69.)
Features of Your Phone
Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The Fusic™ by LG®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:
Dual-band 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 70).
SMS Text Messaging (page 149), and SMS Voice Messaging
(page 152) provide quick and convenient messaging capabilities.
Sprint PCS® Voice Command lets you dial phone numbers
by speaking someone’s name or the digits of that person's phone number (page 158).
Your Contacts list allows you to store up to 500 entries,
with up to five phone numbers per entry (page 83).
The built-in Calendar offers several personal information
management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 93).
Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in
connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 52).
Your phone’s external LCD display allows you to monitor
the phone’s status and to see who’s calling without opening the phone.
T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one
keypress per letter (see page 35).
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Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two
keypresses (see page 34).
You can wirelessly pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone to
certain Bluetooth devices, including headsets and hands­free devices. You may also use a personal computer or hand-held device to pair with the phone for dial-up networking, using the phone as a wireless modem (page
130).
The built-in camera allows you to take full-color digital
pictures, and view your pictures using the phone’s display.
Wireless Backup allows you to back up and manage your
phone's Contacts list on a secure Web site (page 91). Wireless Backup supports the following uses:
Backing up your phone's Contacts list.
Transferring your phone's Contacts list to another Wireless Backup—compatible phone on the Sprint network.
Viewing and editing your phone's Contacts list using a Web browser on a desktop or laptop computer.
Data Roam Guard will alert you when you are roaming and
using your browser or other online applications, giving you the option to continue using those applications while in the roaming area (page 75).
The microSD card lets you play back, store, and erase the
pictures or videos taken with your phone (pages 104). You can also play back and store downloaded MP3 and other media files.
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Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
To turn your phone on:
Press and hold for approximately two seconds.
Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching 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).
Tip: The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you
are in an area where there is no signal.
Turning Your Phone O ff
To turn your phone off:
Press and hold for two seconds until you see the powering-down animation on the display screen.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
WARNING: Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved
batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
Sprint- or manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s manufacturer, or call 1-866-343-1114 to order. They’re also available at
www.sprint.com – click on the Wireless link under
“Personal,”and then click Accessories under “Shop Sprint PCS Online.”
Battery Capacity
Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Polymer battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 4.5hours of continuous digital talk time.
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers down.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, and
browser use affectthe battery’s talk and standby times.
Tip: Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the
battery before it runs out of power.
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Installing the Battery
To install the Lithium Polymer battery:
To install, inser t the battery into the opening on the back of the phone and gently press down until the latch snaps into place.
Removing the Battery
WARNING: Do nothandle a damaged or leaking Lithium Polymer
battery as you can be burned.
To remove your battery:
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any
stored numbers or messages.
2. Press the battery release latch up and remove the
battery from the phone at a 45-degree angle.
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Charging the Battery
Your phone’s Lithium Polymer 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 ( ) blinks and the phone sounds a warning tone.
Always use a Sprint- or manufacturer-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.
Using the Charger
To use the travel charger provided with your phone:
Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s
charger jack and the other end into an electrical outlet.
Ared indicator light on the phone lets you know the battery is charging.
A green indicator light lets you know that the battery is at least 90 percent charged.
It takes approximately 3hours to fully recharge a completely rundown battery. With the Sprint-approved Lithium Polymer battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down.
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Removing and Installing the Faceplate
Removing the Faceplate
To remove the faceplate, follow the sequence shown
below.
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Note: Faceplates are fragile. Use care when removing them and follow the
sequence above.
Installing the Faceplate
You can personalize your phone with a replaceable faceplate. To install a new faceplate, simply follow the reverse of the sequence shown above.
Tip: To clean the faceplate, remove itand wipe it with a damp cloth. Use a
mild soap or detergent to remove stains. After drying the faceplace thoroughly, replace it on the phone.
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Navigating Through Phone Menus
The navigation key on your 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.
For a diagram of your phone’s menu, please see “Your Phone’s Menu”on page iii.
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 to access the main menu.
2. Select Call History by pressing or by highlighting it
and pressing . (It may already be highlighted.)
3. Select Incoming Callsby pressing or by highlighting
it and pressing . (If you have received any calls, they are displayed on the screen.)
Note: For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into
“Select Menu > Call History > Incoming Calls.”
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Backing Up Within a Menu
To go to the previous menu:
Press .
To return to standby mode:
Press .
Displaying Your Phone Number
Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you.
To display your phone number:
Select Menu > Settings > Phone Info > My Phone Number. (Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.)
Note: To select Menu, press . To select menu options (such as Settings,
above), highlight the option and press . (If the menu options are numbered, you may also select an option simply by pressing the corresponding number key.)
Making and Answering Calls
Making Calls
Placing a call from your phone is as easy as making a call from any landline 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.
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2. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make
a mistake while dialing, press to erase one digit at a time. Press and hold to erase the entire number.)
3. Press . (To make a call when you are roaming and
Call Guard is enabled, highlight Roam Call and press
. See “Using Call Guard”on page 74.)
4. Press or close the phone when you are finished.
Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, press TALK twice.
Tip: When making calls off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, always dial
using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).
You can also place calls from your phone by using Sprint PCS Voice Command (page 158), speed dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 88), and using your Call History listings (page 77).
Dialing Options
When you enter numbers in standby mode, you will see a variety of dialing options appear on the phone’s display screen.
Tip: To speed dial a phone number from standby mode, press and hold the
speed dial number. If the speed dial number is two digits, enter the first digit, and then press and hold the second digit. (For information on setting up speed dial numbers, see “Assigning Speed Dial Numbers” on page 88.) (This feature will not work when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network; when roaming you must dial using eleven digits [1 + the area code + the seven-digit phone number.])
Call dials the displayed phone number.
Send Message allows you to send a text message or picture mail to the number being dialed.
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Contact Match allows you to find a contact match for the displayed number. (When more than 3 numbers are entered, this option is displayed.)
Save allows you to enter a seven- or ten-digit number (phone number and area code) and press Saveto save the phone number in your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number”on page 31.)
Find allows you to enter a digit or string of digits. (See “Finding a Phone Number”on page 31.)
Hard Pause allows you to enter a hard pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”on page 32.)
2-sec Pause allows you to enter a two-second pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”on page 32.)
Answering Calls
To answer an incoming call:
1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off,
incoming calls go to voicemail.)
2. Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on
your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key. See “Call Answer Mode” on page 59 for more information.)
Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:
The phone rings or vibrates.
The indicator light flashes.
The backlight illuminates.
The screen displays an incoming call message.
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If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed. The caller’s phone number may also be displayed, if available.
If Call Answer is set to TALK only, the following options are also displayed. To select an option, press the corresponding softkey button.
Quiet to mute the ringer.
Ignore to send the call to your voicemail box.
Note: When your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to voicemail.
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 Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming.
To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled:
Select Answerto answer the call. (See “Call Guard”on page 74 for additional information.)
Ending a Call
To disconnect a call when you are finished:
Close the phone 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 . ( To dial the phone number, press .)
To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode:
1. Select Menu > Call History > Missed Calls.
2. 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.
Note: When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters
Emergency mode.
During the call, press the desired menu list to display among menu lists. To select menu, highlight it and press .
Mute or Unmute to mute your microphone, or to unmute the microphone if it was muted earlier. When making a call to 911, Unmute does notfunc tion.
Speaker On or Speaker Off to route the phone's audio through the speaker or through the earpiece.
Select Speaker Onto route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume keys on the side of the phone.)
Select Speaker Off to use the phone’s earpiece.
3-Way Call to set up a three-way conversation.
My phone Number
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To exit Emergency mode:
1. Press to end a 911 call.
2. Highlight Exit and press .
Note: When you are in Emergency mode, you can exitonly from the
options menu.
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information
This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available.
When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your phone begins to seek information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location.
IMPORTANT: Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing
an emergency call.
Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone.
In-Call Options
While a call is in progess, a list of options is displayed that you may use during the call. To select an option, highlight the option and press . The following options are available:
Mute orUnmute to mute your microphone, or to unmute the microphone if it was muted earlier.
Speaker On or Speaker Off routes the phone’s audio through the speaker or through the earpiece.
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Select Speaker Onto route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume keys on the side of the phone.)
Select Speaker Off to use the phone’s earpiece.
Warning!Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear
during speakerphone use.
3-Way Call to set up a three-way conversation.
Contactsto access the Contacts menu.
Recent Calls to access the Recent Calls list .
Send Message to send a text message.
Record Voice Memo to record the current conversation.
Notepad to display the phone’s electronic notepad.
Menu to display the phone’s main menu.
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. Select this option if you wish to add the new number to your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number”on page 31.)
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. To selec t one of the following option after a call has ended, press :
Saveto save the phone number in your Contacts list .
View to view the Contacts entry if the number is already in your Contacts list.
Note: The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as No ID
or Restricted.
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Saving a Phone Number
Your phone can store up to five phone numbers in each of 500 Contacts entries. Each entry’s name can contain up to 32 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see Section 2F: Using Contacts on page 82.)
To save a number from standby mode:
1. Enter a phone number.
2. Scroll to Saveand press .
3. Select New Entry for a new contact or ExistingEntryto
add a number to an existing contact and press . Scroll to the desired phone label.
Mobile/Home/Office/Pager/Fax/None
4. Use the numeric keypad to enter the new contact name
and press to save the new entry. – or – Search for an existing contact name and press to save the new number.
5. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new entry.
Finding a Phone Number
You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers.
To find a phone number:
1. Enter one or more digits in standby mode. (The more
numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes.)
2. Scroll to Contacts Match and press .
3. To display the Contacts entry that contains the phone
number, highlight the entry and press .
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4. To dial the number, scroll to Call and press .
Tip:You can also dial the number by highlighting it and pressing TALK
during step 3 above.
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:
Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press
.
2-sec Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds.
Note:You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine
two-second and hard pauses.
To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:
1. Enter the phone number.
2. Scroll to either Hard Pause or 2-sec Pause and
press . (Hard pauses are displayed as a “P” and 2-sec pause as a “T.”)
3. Enter additional numbers.
4. Press to dial the number.
– or –
To save the number in your Contacts list, highlight Save and press .
Note:When dialing a number with a hard pause, press OKto send the next
set of numbers.
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Plus (+) Code Dialing
When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls made from the United States).
To make a call using Plus Code Dialing:
1. Press and hold until a “+”appears on your phone
display.
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 phone number.)
Dialing From the Contacts
To dial directly from a Contacts entry:
1. Press to access the main menu.
Contacts may also be accessed by pressing Contacts (right softkey) from the standby screen.
2. Select Contacts().
3. Scroll to Find/Add Entry and press .
Shortcut: Press Righton the navigation key to list entries.
4. Use your navigation key to scroll through the Contacts
list, and then highlight your desired entry.
5. Press to dial the entry’s default phone number.
– or –
To dial another number from the entry, press , highlight the desired number, and press .
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Using Speed Dialing
You can store up to 99 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 keypress for locations 1-9 or two keypresses for locations 10-99.
To use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 1-9:
Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds. The display confirms that the number has been
dialed when it shows “Calling... .”
To use Two-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 10-99:
1. Press the first digit.
2. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two
seconds. The display confirms that the number has been
dialed when it shows “Calling... .”
Note : Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming; when you are
roaming off the Nationwide SprintPCS Network, you must always dial using eleven digits (1 + area code + number).
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Entering Text
Selecting a Character Input Mode
Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging).
To change the character input mode:
1. When you display a screen where you can enter text,
press the right softkey to change the character input mode.
2. Select one of the following options:
Abc to cycle through the alpha charac ters associated with the letters on the keypad (see page 38).
T9Wordto enter text using a predictive text-entry system that reduces the number of keystrokes required to enter a word (see page 36).
123 to enter numbers by pressing the numbers on the keypad (see page 39).
Symbols to enter symbols (see page 39).
Smileysto enter “emoticons” (see page 39).
Recent Messages to enter a recent message.
Preset Messagesto enter preprogrammed messages (see page 39).
Preset suffix to enter preset suffixes such as http://www., https://www., www., .com, .net , .org, .edu, .wap, //, “, “”, (), {}, [], <>, and<<>>.
Tip: When entering text, press the
*
(Shift) key to change letter
capitalization (Abc > ABC > abc).
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Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input
T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9Wordmode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 35.)
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.)
To enter a word using T9 Text Input:
1. Select the T9Word character input mode. (See “Selecting
a Character Input Mode” on page 35.)
2. Press the corresponding keys once per letter to enter
a word. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,”press
.) (If you make a mistake, press
to erase a single character. Press and hold
to delete an entire entry.)
If the word you want is not displayed after you have entered all the letters, press to scroll through additional word selections. To accept a word and insert a space, press .
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Adding a Word to the T9 Database
If a word you want to enter is not displayed as an option when you are using T9 Text Input, you can add it to the database.
To add a word to the T9 Text Input database:
1. Select the Abc character input mode. (See “Selecting a
Character Input Mode” on page 35.)
2. Enter the word using multi-tap text entry. (See “Entering
Characters by Tapping the Keypad”on page 38.) The word will appear as an option the next time you scroll through options during T9 Text Input.
For more information aboutT9 Text Input, visit the Tegic Web site at
www.T9.com.
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Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad
To enter characters by tapping the keypad:
1. Select the Abc mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input
Mode”on page 35.)
2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired
letter appears. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,” press twice, three times, three times, and three times again.) (If you make a mistake, press to erase a single character. Press and hold
to delete an entire entry.)
By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lowercased. After a charac ter 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, Smileys, and Preset Messages
To enter numbers:
Select the 123 mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 35).
To enter symbols:
Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 35.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.
To enter “emoticons”(smileys):
Select the Smileys mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 35.)
To enter preset messages:
1. Select the Preset Messages mode. (See “Selec ting a
Character Input Mode” on page 35.)
2. Scroll to the desired preprogrammed message and
press .
To enter recent messages:
1. Select SendMessage> Text Message mode.
2. In message input mode, select Mode (right softkey) and
scroll to the Recentmessagesand press .
Note: Preset messages make composing text messages even easier by
allowing you to enter preset messages, such as “Meetme at”, “Let’s get lunch”, or a customized message of your own. (For more information on preset messages, please see “Managing PresetMessages” on page 55.)
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Playing Music Using the External Navigation Pad
You can also select and listen to music by simply touching the external navigation pad.
To deactivate the keyguard:
Press and hold until the screen displays the message “Key Guard Off.”
To launch the Music menu:
Press and hold until the Music menu appears.
Select either Media Player or Music Store.
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To play music:
Press and hold .
Select Musicto play music downloaded from the Sprint Music Store.
Select Memory Cardto play music from your memory card's media folder.
External Navigation Controls While Playing Music Files
Pause / Resume
Next song(shortpress)
FastForward(long press)
Previous song / Repeat* (short press)
Rewind (long press)
/ Music List (scroll up/down through
music files)
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Section 2B
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings
In This Section
Sound Settings (page 43)
Display Settings (page 46)
Location Settings (page 52)
Messaging Settings (page 53)
Airplane Mode (page 56)
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service (page 57)
Phone Setup Options (page 59)
Using the menu options available on your phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you wantit 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 Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. You can select Ringer Types among Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, Voice Memo, My Content, My Albums, Assigned Media, My Melodies, Get New, and Take New Video.
Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music.
Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others.
Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your phone.
Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls
Your 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. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringers.
2. Select Caller ID, No Caller ID, or Roaming. (The list of
preprogrammed ringers is displayed.)
3. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available
ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.
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4. Press to assign the desired ringer.
– or – Select Options > My Content and scroll through the list of
downloaded ringers. Assign the desired ringer by pressing .
Selecting Ringer Types for Messages
To select a ringer type for messages:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Alerts.
2. Select Voicemail Alerts, Message Alerts or Picture Mail
Alerts. (The list of preprogrammed ringers is displayed.)
3. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available
ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.
4. Press to assign the desired ringer.
Selecting a Key Tone
Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a keypress. (Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems.)
To select a key tone:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Key Tones.
2. Select ShortTones or Long Tones and press .
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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. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Volume.
2. Select Ringer, Earpiece, Key Beep, Application, or Power
On/Off.
3. Using the navigation key, choose a volume level and
press .
Tip: You can adjustthe ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece
volume during a call) by using the volume key on the left side of your phone.
Alert Notification
Your 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. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Alerts.
2. Select Service Change,Minute Beep,Call Connect ,or
Signal Fade and press .
3. Select On or Off 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.
Display Settings
Changing the Text Greeting
The text greeting can be up to 16 characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting (“Sprint”), or you may enter your own custom greeting.
To display or change your greeting:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Greeting > Custom.
2. Use the numeric keypad to enter a new custom greeting.
(See “Entering Text” on page 35.) (To erase the existing greeting one character at a time, press . To erase the entire greeting, press and hold .)
3. Press to save your new greeting.
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Changing the Backlight Time Length
The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any keypress is made.
To change the backlight setting:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight.
2. Select Display or Keypad.
3. Select a time setting and press .
Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
Changing the Display Screen
Your new phone offers options for whatyou see on the display screen while powering on or off and when in standby mode.
To change the display images:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Screen Saver.
2. Select Main Display or Sub Display.
3. Select Preloaded, My Albums, Assigned Media,
My Content, Get New, TakeNewPicture, or Take NewVideo.
4. Use the navigation key to select an image and press
to view the image. (Once an image is displayed, you can use your navigation key to scroll through and view the other default images.)
5. Press to assign the desired image.
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Changing the Display Screen for Incoming Calls
You can set the color or downloaded image (screen saver) to be shown on the Incoming Calls display.
To set the incoming calls display:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Incoming Calls.
2. Select Caller ID, No Caller ID, or Roaming .
3. Select Preloaded, My Albums, Assigned Media,
My Content, Get New, or Take New Picture.
4. Use the navigation key to highlight your selection and
press to view the image. (Once an image is displayed, you can use your navigation key to scroll through and view the other default images.)
5. Press to assign the desired image.
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Slide Show
You can create a slide show screen saver of up to nine images that will change continuously on your standby screen.
To create a slide show:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Slide Show.
2. Select a slide from 1 to 9 and press .
3. Select Preloaded, In Phone, Assigned Media, or
My Content.
4. Select an image, press , and then press Assign (left
softkey) to add the image to the slide show.
5. When you have finished adding images , press Options
(right softkey) to preview your slide show, or Save (left softkey) to save your slide show.
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style
Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen.
To select the display’s menu style:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Menu Styles.
2. Select Grid to view each main menu item as an animated
single-screen icon or Listto view the main menu as a list, and press .
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Changing the Theme Color
You can customize your phone’s display appearance by selecting a color scheme to reflect your personality.
To change the display’s theme color:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Themes & Skins > Skins .
2. Select Silver, Blue, Green, or Pink and press .
Changing the Theme
You can customize your phone’s display theme.
To change the display’s theme :
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Themes & Skins > Themes .
2. Select Classic View or Tropical and press .
Changing the Clock Display
Choose whether you want your phone’s clock to be displayed in analog mode, digital mode, or with time and date.
To change the clock’s appearance on the standby screen:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Clock & Calendar.
2. Select Normal Clock, Analog Clock, Digital Clock, Dual
Clock,or Calendar and press .
3. Press to apply the clock display setting.
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Changing the Text Input Font
This setting allows you to adjust the display appearance when entering text (for example, when using the notepad or when adding a Contacts entry).
To change the text input font:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Font Size.
2. Select Message, Browser or Notepad.
3. Select a desired size and press .
Changing the Power Save Mode
This feature helps conserve your battery power by restricting the display.
To change the power save mode:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Power Save Mode.
2. Select Off, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, or 90 seconds and
press . (If you select Off, a prompt will be displayed. Select Yes and press to save your setting.)
Changing the Status Light Mode
This feature uses a blinking light to inform you of your phone’s current status.
To change the status light mode:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Status Light.
2. Select On or Off and press .
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Location Settings
Your 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.
Note: Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position
using GPS technology, making some SprintPCS applications and services easier to use. Turning Location off will disable the GPS location function for all purposes except 911, but will not hide your general location based on the cell site serving your call. No application or service may use your location without your request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not available in all areas.
To enable your phone’s Location feature:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Location. (The Location
disclaimer is displayed.)
2. Read the disclaimer and press .
3. Select On or Off and press .
When the Location feature is on, your phone’s standby screen will display the icon. When Location is turned off, the icon will be displayed.
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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 “Using SMS Text Messaging” on page 149.)
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 preset messages, to name just a few.
Displaying Pop-up Messages
When you receive a text message, your phone notifies you by displaying an icon on your display screen. You can also choose to be notified with a larger pop-up message on your display screen.
To display pop-up messages:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Notification.
2. Select Message & Icon or Icon Only and press .
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. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Message Reminder.
2. Select Onor Off and press .
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Callback Number
1. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Callback Number.
2. Select None, My Phone Number, or Other and press .
(If you select Other, enter a number and press .)
Deleting Old Messages
You can delete messages that you’ve already read whenever you like, or you can have your phone delete them automatically for you.
To automatically delete read messages:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Auto-Delete.
2. Select On or Offand 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. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Signature > Custom.
(If you do not wish to attach a signature to your outgoing messages, select None.)
2. Enter your signature and press . (See “Entering Text”
on page 35.)
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Managing Preset Messages
Your phone is loaded with 20 preset 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. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Preset Messages.
(The list of preset messages is displayed.)
2. To edit or delete a preset message, highlight it and
press .
3. Scroll to Edit and press , edit the selected message
(see “Entering Text” on page 35), and press . – or –
Scroll to Delete and press , and then selec t Yes to delete the selected message. (Select No to cancel the deletion.)
Note:Default preset messages cannot be deleted.
To add a new preset message:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Preset Messages.
(The list of preset messages is displayed.)
2. To add a new preset message, selec t <Add New>.
3. Enter your message (see “Entering Text” on page 35),
and press . (Your new message will be added to the beginning of the list.)
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SMS Voice Options
Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your SMS Voice messages.
1. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > VoiceSMS Options.
2. Select Speakerphone or From Name and press .
Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Notepad, and Voice Memos, 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. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Airplane Mode.
(The Airplane Mode disclaimer is displayed.)
2. Read the disclaimer and press .
3. Select On or Off and press .
While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen will display “Phone off.”
Note:If Airplane Mode is set to On, this mode is automatically reactivated
when you power off or reset the phone.
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TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service
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.
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To turn TTY Mode on or off:
1. Press from standby
mode. (An informational message is displayed.)
2. Press .
3. Select Enable TTY and press to turn TTY mode on.
– or – Select Disable TTY and press to turn TTY mode off.
Note: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.
WARNING: 911 Emergency Calling
Sprint recommends thatTTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline 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
Shortcuts
Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key to a favorite or often-used function. Pressing the navigation key to the left in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcut.
To assign your shortcut key:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Shortcuts. (An
information window is displayed.)
2. Read the information and press .
3. Select LeftNavigation, RightNavigation, Up Navigation, or
Down Navigation and press .
4. Using the navigation key or your keypad, select the
desired shortcut and press .
5. Press to return to standby mode.
Call Answer Mode
You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether only by pressing , by pressing any number key, or simply by opening the phone.
To set call answer mode:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Answer Call.
2. To selec t an option, highlight it and press .
Flip Open / Any Key to allow an incoming call to be answered by opening the phone or by pressing any key.
TALK Onlyto require to be pressed to answer all incoming calls.
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Auto Answer Mode
You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit.
To set Auto Answer mode:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Auto-Answer.
2. To selec t an option, highlight it and press .
Offto disable Auto Answer.
Car-Kit/Headset 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.
Dialing Match
Your dialing match options allow you to enable or disable Abbreviated Dialing and Speed Dialing (page 34).
To set your dialing match options:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Dialing Match.
2. Select Abbreviated Dialing, Contacts Match, or Speed Dial
and press .
3. Select Enabled or Disabled and press .
4. (Abbreviated Dialing only) If you enable Abbreviated
Dialing, enter a five- or six-digit number (for example,
area code and prefix) and press .
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Te xt E nt r y
1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Text Entry.
2. Read the information and press .
2. Select Auto-Capital, Word Choice List, Word Prediction,
Word Completion,or Help and press .
Display Language
You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Spanish.
To assign a language for the phone’s display:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Language.
2. Select English or Español and press .
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Section 2C
Setting Your Phone’s Security
In This Section
Accessing the Security Menu (page 63)
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature(page 63)
Using Special Numbers (page 65)
Erasing the Contacts List (page 65)
Restricting Your Phone (page 66)
Resetting Your Phone (page 67)
Updating Your Picture Mail Profile (page 67)
Selective Call Block (page 68)
By using the security settings on your 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. Select Menu > Settings > Security.
2. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the lastfour digits of
either your Social Security number or wireless phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
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 65.)
To lock your phone:
From the Security menu, select Lock Phone > Lock Now. (To set your phone to lock the next time it is turned on, select On Power Up.)
Unlocking Your Phone
To unlock your phone:
1. From standby mode, press Unlock(rightsoftkey).
2. Enter your lock code.
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Locking Pictures
To turn picture lock on or off :
1. From the Security menu, scroll to Picture Mail and
press . Scroll to Lock Pictures and press .
2. Highlight Lock and press .
Changing the Lock Code
To change your lock code:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your
lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)
2. Select Change Lock Code, and then enter and re-enter
your new lock code.
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 65.)
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 .
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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 10 special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries. (The same number may be in both directories.)
To add or replace a special number:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your
lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)
2. Select Special Numbers.
3. Select a location for your entry.
4. Enter the number and press .
Note: There are no speed dial options associated with special numbers.
Erasing the Contacts List
You can quickly and easily erase all the contents of your Contacts.
To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security, then enter your lock
code. (The Security menu is displayed.)
2. Select Delete Contacts.
3. If you are certain you would like to erase all of your
Contacts entries, select Yes .
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Restricting Your Phone
There may be occasions when you want to limit the numbers your phone can call. You can use the Limit Calls setting to do just that. (The Limit Calls setting does not apply to incoming calls, calls made to 911, or calls made to Sprint Customer Service.)
To restrict your phone:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your
lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)
2. Select LimitCalls.
3. Select Unlock, Contacts Only, Special #'sOnly, or 911
Emergency Services Only and press .
Unlock allows all calls to be made without any restrictions (default setting).
Contacts Only allows you to call only the entries saved in the Contacts list.
Special #'s Only allows you to call only the 10 numbers stored in the Special Number section in the Security Menu.
911 Emergency Services Only restricts all outgoing calls (except 911 or Sprint Customer Service).
Note:“Lock Code”is displayed when your restriction is setto Contacts Only
and you make a call to a saved number or try to editan existing entry.
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Resetting Your Phone
Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Contacts, Call History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected.
To reset your phone:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your
lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)
2. Select ResetPhone. (A disclaimer appears.)
3. Read the disclaimer and press .
4. If you are certain that you would like to restore all the
factory settings, select Ye s.
Updating Your Picture Mail Profile
You can quickly and easily update your Sprint PCS Picture Mail profile from your phone.
To update picture mail profile:
1. From the Security menu, scroll to Picture Mail and
press .
2. Scroll to Update Picture Mail Profile and press .
(A disclaimer appears.)
3. Read the disclaimer and press .
4. Press the navigation key up and select Yes .
5. Press .
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Selective Call Block
Enabling Selective Call Block
Phone numbers on the Selective Call Block list will be routed directly to your voicemail.
1. Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your
lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)
2. Select Selective Call Block.
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Section 2D
Controlling Your Roaming Experience
In This Section
Understanding Roaming (page 70)
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode (page 73)
Using Call Guard (page 74)
Using Data Roam Guard (page 75)
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Your new dual-band
Fusic™ by LG® works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows you to roam on 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.
Roaming
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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 ( ). If you are roaming on a digital system, the roaming icon will be displayed along with the text Digital Roam.
Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Nationwide
Sprint PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
Note: Unless your Sprint PCS Service Plan includes roaming, you will pay a
higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.
Roaming on Other Digital Networks
When you’re roaming on other digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. However, you may not be able to access cer tain features, such as Sprint PCS Vision. If you are accustomed to Sprint PCS Service, you may notice some of the following differences when roaming:
Some features which are standard on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, such as call waiting, Sprint PCS Vision, and direct international dialing, may be unavailable.
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Though callers can leave voicemail messages while you are roaming, you will not receive notification until you return to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. (See “Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming”on page 72.)
Note:If you’re on a call when you leave the Nationwide SprintPCS Network
and enter an area where roaming is available , your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think SprintPCS Service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnectto the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Roaming
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Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming
When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you will 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 phone number.
2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press .
3. Enter your passcode 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 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. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > SetMode.
2. To selec t an option, highlight it and press .
Automatic seeks Sprint PCS Service. When Sprint PCS Service is unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate system.
Sprint Only
allows you to access the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network only and prevents roaming on other networks.
Roaming Only forces the phone to seek a roaming system. The previous setting (Sprint Only or Automatic) is restored the next time the phone is turned on.
Roaming
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Using Call Guard
Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network: the onscreen 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. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Call Guard.
2. Highlight Onor Off and press .
Note: Voice dialing and speed dialing are not available when you are
roaming with Call Guard enabled.
To place roaming calls with Call Guard on:
1. From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit
number and press . (You can also initiate a call from the Contacts, Call History, or Messaging.)
2. Select Roam Call.
To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:
1. Press . (A message will be displayed notifying you
that roaming charges will apply.)
2. Select Answer.
Note: If the Call Guard feature is setto On, you need to take extra steps to
make and receive roaming calls.
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Using Data Roam Guard
You will be asked if you want to continue using your browser or other online applications when you are in a data roaming area. When Data Roam Guard is turned off, your phone will establish or maintain a data connection in a data roaming area without asking you for permission.
To turn Data Roam Guard on or off:
1. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Data Roam Guard.
2. Highlight Always Ask or Never Ask Again and press .
Roaming
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Section 2E
Managing Call History
In This Section
Viewing History (page 77)
Call History Options (page 78)
Making a Call From Call History (page 79)
Saving a Phone Number From Call History (page 79)
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History (page 80)
Erasing Call History (page 81)
The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your 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 50 phone numbers (or Contacts 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 Contacts entry name (if the phone number is in your Contacts). All call logs may appear on the list.
To view a Call History entry:
1. Press Menu > Call History, and then select Missed Calls,
Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, or Recent Calls.
2. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press .
Note: Call History records only calls that occur while the phone is turned on.
If a call is received while your phone is turned off, it will not appear in the phones Incoming or Missed call logs.
Note:If you return a call from the voicemail menu, it will not appear in your
phone’s Outgoing call log.
Call History
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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). By pressing , you can select from the following options:
Callto dial the number.
Saveto save the number if it is not already in your internal
Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number From Call History” on page 79.)
Send Message to send a message.
Prependto add numbers to the beginning of the selected
number. (See “Prepending a Phone Number From Call History” on page 80.)
Delete to delete the entry.
Nextto view the next entry.
Previousto view the previous entry.
Tip: 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.
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Making a Call From Call History
To place a call from Call History:
1. Select Menu> Call History, and then select Missed Calls,
Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, or Recent Calls.
2. Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and
press .
Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No ID
or Restricted.
Saving a Phone Number From Call History
Your phone can store up to 500Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 32 characters.
To save a phone number from Call History:
1. Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and
press .
2. Scroll to Saveand press .
3. Select New Entry to create a new internal Contacts entry
for the number or Existing Entry to save the number to an existing entry.
4. Use your navigation key to highlight the information
you want to edit, and then press .
Call History
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5. Use the keypad to type in the new entry name and
press .
– or –
Use your navigation key to scroll through your existing Contacts entries, highlight a name, and press .
6. Use your navigation key to select a phone number type
(Mobile, Home, Office, etc.) and press .
7. Press Done (left softkey) to save the entry.
After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed. (See “Contacts Entry Options”on page 86.)
Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from
calls identified as No ID or Restricted.
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. Scroll to Prepend and press .
3. Enter the prefix and press to call the number.
– or –
Scroll to Save and press to save the amended number in your Contacts.
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Erasing Call History
To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options”on page 78.
To erase Call History:
1. Select Menu > Call History > Delete History.
2. Select Missed Calls, Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, Recent
Calls, or All Calls. (A confirmation dialog will appear.)
3. If you are certain you want to erase the call history,
select Yes . – or – Select No to return to the previous menu.
Call History
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Section 2F
Using Contacts
In This Section
Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 83)
Finding Contacts Entries (page 84)
Contacts Entry Options (page 86)
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry (page 86)
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number (page 87)
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers (page 88)
Editing a Contacts Entry (page 89)
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry (page 90)
Wireless Backup (page 91)
Dialing Sprint PCS Services (page 91)
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 list 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 Contacts Entry
Your phone can store up to 500Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 32 characters.
To add a new entry:
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Find/Add Entry.
2. Scroll to <New Entry> and press .
3. Enter a name for the new entry and press . (See
“Entering Text” on page 35.)
4. Scroll to [Add Number], enter the phone number, and
then press .
5. Select a label field (Mobile, Home, Office, Pager, Fax, or
None) and press .
6. Scroll down to additional fields and enter or edit
information as desired.
7. Press Done (leftsoftkey).
Shortcut:You can also begin by entering the phone number in standby
mode and selecting Save. (See “Saving a Phone Number”on page 31.)
After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed. (See “Contacts Entry Options”on page 86.)
Contacts
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Finding Contacts Entries
There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number, and by group. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu.
Finding Names
To find Contacts entries by name:
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Find/Add Entry.
2. Scroll through all the entries using your navigation key.
– or –
Enter the first letter of a name. (The more letters you enter, the more your search narrows.)
3. To display an entry, highlight it and press .
4. To dial the entry’s default phone number, press .
– or – To display additional Contacts entries, press the
navigation key left or right.
Shortcut: From standby mode, press Contacts (right softkey) to display the
Contacts feature.
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Finding Group Entries
To find entries designated as part of a group:
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Groups.
2. Scroll through the group titles using your navigation key.
To display entries belonging to a group, highlight the group and press .
3. To display an entry within the group, highlight it and
press .
4. To dial the entry’s default phone number, press .
– or – To display additional Contacts entries, press the
navigation key left or right.
Finding Speed Dial Numbers
To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations:
1. Select Menu > Contacts > Speed Dials.
2. 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.
3. To display an entry, highlight it and press .
4. To dial the entry’s default phone number, press .
– or – To display additional Contacts entries, press the
navigation key left or right.
Contacts
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Contacts Entry Options
To access a Contacts entry’s options, display the entry, highlight <EditEntry>, and press . To select an option, highlight it and press .
[Add Number] to add a phone number to the entry.
(See “Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry” on page 86.)
[Add Email] to add an email address to the entry.
No Group to assign the entry to a group.
Defaultto assign a preprogrammed or downloaded
ringer.
[Memo] to add a note, street address, or other
information.
Waterdrop to assign an image type to the entry.
[URL] to add a Web site’s URL to the entry.
Tip: You can view the next entry by pressing the navigation key rightor view
the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left.
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry
To add a phone number to an entry:
1. Display a Contacts entry. (See “Finding Contacts Entries”
on page 84.)
2. Scroll to <Edit Entry> and press .
3. Highlight [Add Number] and press .
4. Enter the new phone number and press .
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