LG Electronics VI-125 User Manual

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Sprint PCS®Service
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Table of Contents
Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Sprint PCS Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Section 2:Your Sprint PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2A. Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Missed Call Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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Finding a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses . . . . . . .31
Dialing From the Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Plus (+) Code Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Selecting a Character Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad . . . . . . . . . .37
Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys and Canned Messages . .38
2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Ringer Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Selecting a Key Tone Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Alert Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Silence All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Changing the Text Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Changing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Changing the Display Screen for Incoming Calls . . . . . . .46
Changing the Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Changing the Theme Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Changing the Clock Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Changing the Text Input Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Changing the Power Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Changing the Status Light Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
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Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Call Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Auto-Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Dialing Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Plus Code Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Locking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Calling in Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Restricting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Erasing the Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision
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Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services . . . . .68
2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . .69
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . .74
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2E. Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
2F. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . .87
Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
2G. Using the Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . .94
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Creating Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Dialing Sprint PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
2H. Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools . . . . . . . . .101
Using Your Phone’s Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Adding an Event to the Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Event Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Event Alert Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Viewing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
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Going to Today’s Calendar Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Erasing a Day’s Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Purging Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Purging All Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Using Your Phone’s Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Using EZ Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
2I. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Making a Call Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . .112
Programming Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Reviewing Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Erasing All Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Recording Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Voice Memo Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Erasing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . .117
3A. Sprint PCS Service Features:The Basics . . . . . . . .119
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Voicemail Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
New Voicemail Message Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Voicemail Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
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Clearing the Message Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Voicemail Menu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Composing SMS Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Accessing SMS Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
3B. Sprint PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Sprint PCS Vision Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Your User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection . . . . . . . . . .141
Net Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators . . .143
Navigating the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Accessing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Accessing Sprint PCS Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Accessing Additional Email Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Accessing Instant Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Accessing Wireless Chatrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Using the Browser Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
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3C. Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Getting Started with Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . .164
Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Making a Call with Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . .166
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command 167
Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
4A. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . .173
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice .176
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
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Welcome to Sprint
Sprint has the most complete,all-digital wireless network in the nation. Depend on it.
Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. We built our complete, nationwide network from the ground up, so all your services – whether it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, Email, or Sprint PCS Picture Mail – will work the same wherever you go on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new Sprint PCS Phone through simple, easy-to­follow instructions. It’s all right here – from setting up your account passwords and voicemail to using the most advanced features of Sprint PCS Vision
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Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.
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Introduction
This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:
Section 1: Getting Started
Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone
Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features
Section 4: Safety Guidelines 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.sprintpcs.comand sign on to My PCS to access the most recent version of the phone guide.
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Getting Started
Section 1
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Section 1A
Setting Up Service
In This Section
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service
Setting Up Your Voicemail
Sprint PCS Account Passwords
Getting Help
Setting up service on your new Sprint PCS Phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps
to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.
Setting Up Service
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Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service
Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated
If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail, it probably has been activated; all you need to do is unlock it.
If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Welcome to Sprint brochure 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 (right softkey).
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 Sprint PCS Phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
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.
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Setting UpYour Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your Sprint PCS Phone is activated.
To set up your voicemail:
1. From standby mode, press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your pass code
Record your greeting
Record your name announcement
Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature that lets you access messages simply by pressing and holding , bypassing the need for you to enter your pass code)
For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using Voicemail” on page 120.
Note:
The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas.
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Sprint PCS Account Passwords
As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your Sprint PCS Vision account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Account Password
If you are the account owner, you'll have an account password to sign on to
www.sprintpcs.com and to use when
calling Sprint Customer Service. Your default account password is the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the invoice for your Sprint PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password at
www.sprintpcs.com.
Voicemail Password
You'll create your voicemail password (or pass code) when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on page 120 for more information on your voicemail password.
Sprint PCS Vision Password
With your VI-125 by LG,you may elect to set up a Sprint PCS Vision Password. This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of Premium Services content and to protect personal information on multi­phone accounts.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to
www.sprintpcs.com or call Sprint Customer Service at
1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
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Getting Help
Visit www.sprintpcs.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 Online Invoicing and Automatic Payment
Purchase accessories
Shop for the latest Sprint PCS Phones
View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options
Learn more about Sprint PCS Vision and other great products like Sprint PCS Picture Mail
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screen savers, and more
Reaching Sprint Customer Service
You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:
Dial on your Sprint PCS Phone
Sign on to your account at www.sprintpcs.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. (Normal airtime usage will apply.)
To access automated invoicing information:
Press .
Sprint PCS Directory Assistance
You have access to a variety of services and information through Sprint PCS Directory Assistance, including residential, business, and government listings; assistance with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; and hotel, restaurant, shopping, and major local event information. There is a per-call charge, and you will be billed for airtime.
To call Sprint PCS Directory Assistance:
Press .
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Note:
This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
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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.sprintpcs.com.
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.
Note:
Sprint PCS Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
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Your Sprint PCS Phone
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Section 2A
Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics
In This Section
Front View of Your Phone
Viewing the Display Screen
Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
Displaying Your Phone Number
Making and Answering Calls
Entering Text
Your Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. This section
will guide you through the basic functions and calling features of your phone.
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Front View of Your Phone
2. Softkey Buttons
5. Talk
12. End (Power)
11. Navigation Key
13. OK
6. Voice Services Key
8. Accessory Jack
10. Microphone
3. Headset Jack
7. Back (Clear)
4. Volume Control
14. Display Screen
16. Earpiece
1. Signal Strength Indicator
15. Battery Strength Indicator
9. Charger Jack
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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. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset
for convenient, hands-free conversations.
4. 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.
5. Talk allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call
Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or activate Voice Dial.
6. Voice Services Key for quick access to voice dials. Also
press and hold during standby mode or during a conversation to record a voice memo.
7. 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.
8. Accessory Jack allows you to connect optional
accessories, such as a USB cable.
9. Charger Jack connects the phone to the batter y charger.
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10. Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly
when you are speaking to them.
11. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu
options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode.
Press Up to access Messaging.
Press Down to access Downloads.
Press Right to Find/Add Entry.
Press Left to view your Scheduler or your own customized shortcut.
12. 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. When you receive an incoming call, press to enter silent mode and mute the ringer.
13. OK selects the highlighted choice when navigating
through a menu.
14. Display Screen displays all the information needed to
operate your phone, such as the call status, the internal phone book’s contact list, the date and time, the signal and battery strength, etc.
15. 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.
16. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
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Viewing the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:
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.)
means your phone cannot find a signal.
tells you a call is in progress.
indicates you are “roaming” off the enhanced Sprint Nationwide 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 text and voice messages.
indicates your phone’s location feature is on.
indicates your phone’s location feature is off.
indicates your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active (data is being transferred).
indicates Sprint PCS Vision connection is dormant (no data is being sent or received).
indicates your phone is not currently able to access Sprint PCS Vision service features.
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Tip:
To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.
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indicates ringer volume is set to vibrate.
indicates Silence All mode is set.
indicates your phone is operating in TTY mode.
indicates battery charge level (icon shown is full).
indicates dialed calls number.
indicates missed calls number.
indicates received calls number.
indicates alarm is activated.
indicates ringer is activated.
indicates speaker is activated.
Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone
Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. The VI-125 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:
Digital dual-band/tri-mode capability allows you to
make and receive calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and to roam on other analog and 1900 and
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 operating in digital or analog mode. (For more information, see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 69.)
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800 MHz digital networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 69).
Sprint PCS Vision
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provides access to the wireless
Internet in digital mode (page 137).
SMS Text Messaging and Sprint PCS Mail provide quick
and convenient messaging capabilities (pages 130 and 147, respectively).
Sprint PCS Voice Command
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lets you dial phone numbers by speaking someone’s name or the digits of their phone number (page 163).
Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications
can be downloaded to make your Sprint PCS Phone as unique as you are (page 151). Additional charges may apply.
The Contacts allows you to store up to 200 entries, with
up to five phone numbers per entry (page 89).
The built-in Calendar offers several personal
information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 102).
Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location
feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 50).
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
key press per letter (see page 35).
Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two
key presses (see page 33).
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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).
Turning Your Phone Off
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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Tip:
The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal.
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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
Battery Capacity
Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 3.5 hours of continuous digital talk time (up to 1.8 hours in analog).
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the batter y icon blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers down.
Installing the Battery
To install the LiIon battery:
To install the battery, you must first remove the phone battery cover. To remove the battery cover, turn the phone upside down, press the release button down, and push the battery cover away.
Tip:
Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of power.
Note:
Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, and browser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
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1. Insert the battery (label side facing up) into the cavity
at a 45-degree angle. (The metal contacts must be aligned with and touching the metal prongs.)
2. Press down on the battery until it snaps into place.
Removing the Battery
To remove your battery:
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any
stored numbers or messages.
2. To remove the battery cover, turn the phone upside
down, press the release button down, and push the battery cover away.
3. Pull downward on the upper end of the battery with
your finger tip and remove the battery from the phone at a 45-degree angle.
Charging the Battery
Your Sprint PCS Phone’s LiIon battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone.
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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 upper­right corner of your phone’s display screen. If the battery charge is getting too low, the battery icon blinks and the phone sounds a warning tone.
Always use a Sprint-approved 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 3 hours to fully recharge a completely rundown battery. With the Sprint-approved LiIon battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down.
Warning!
Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
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DisplayingYour Phone Number
Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS Phone can remind you.
To display your phone number:
Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu, select Settings (),Phone Info, and My Phone Number. (Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.)
Making and Answering Calls
Making Calls
Placing a call from your Sprint PCS Phone is as easy as making a call from any land line phone. Just enter the number and press , and you’re on your way to clear calls.
To make a call using your keypad:
1. Make sure your phone is on.
2. Enter a phone number 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 “Call Guard” on page 74.)
4. Press or close the phone when you are finished.
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You can also place calls from your Sprint PCS Phone by using Sprint PCS Voice Command
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(page 163), and using
your Call History listings (page 86).
Dialing Options
When you enter numbers in standby mode, you will see a variety of dialing options appear as softkeys on the phone’s display screen.
Call: Dials the phone number.
Send message: Sends a text message to that number.
Save: Save the phone number in your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” on page 29.)
Find: Display Contacts entries that contain the entered numbers. (See “Finding a Phone Number” on page 30.)
Hard pause: Insert a hard pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 31.)
2-sec pause: Insert a 2-second pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 31.)
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, then press and hold the second digit. (For information on setting up speed dial numbers, see “Assigning Speed Dial Numbers” on page 96.) (This feature will not work when you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network; when roaming you must dial using eleven digits [1 + the area code + the seven-digit phone number.])
Tip:
When the TALKkey pressed twice. It will redial the last Recent Call from the Recent Calls Log, which can either be incoming, outgoing or missed.
When making calls off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).
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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 58 for more information.)
Your Sprint PCS Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:
The phone rings or vibrates.
The indicator light f lashes.
The backlight illuminates.
The screen displays an incoming call message.
If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the phone book 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.
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Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled
Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Sprint Nationwide 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 Answer to 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 .
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. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Call History ( ) and select Missed Calls.
3. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press .
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TALK
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Note:
When your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to voicemail.
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Calling Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 911 (dial and press
), even if your phone is locked or your account is
restricted.
In-Call Options
During a call,your phone displays menu options. The following options are available through the Actions menu: (To select an option, highlight the option and press .)
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.
Select Speaker On to 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.
Contacts to access the Contacts menu.
Recent Calls to access the Recent Calls list.
Send message to send a text message.
Record Voice Memo allows you to record the current conversation.
Notepad displays the phone’s electronic notepad.
Menu displays the phone’s main menu.
Warning!
Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speaker phone use.
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End-of-Call Options
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After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. The right softkey displays the Save option. Select this option if you wish to add the new number to your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” below.)
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 select one of the following option after a call has ended, press :
OK
Save to save the phone number in your Contacts list.
View to view the Contacts entry if the number is already
in your Contacts list.
The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified
Note:
as No ID or Restricted.
Saving a Phone Number
Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to five phone numbers
in each of 200 Contacts entries. Each entry’s name can
contain 32 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see Section 2G: Using the Contacts on page 89.)
To save a number from standby mode:
1. Enter a phone number.
2. Scroll Save and press .
3. Select New Entry for a new contact or ExistingEntry to
add a number to an existing contact and press .
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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 Find or Phone book Match and press .
3. To display the Contacts entry that contains the phone
number, highlight the entry and press .
4. To dial the number, scroll to Call and press .
Tip:
You can also dial the number by highlighting it and pressing TALKduring step 3 above.
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Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses
You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers.
There are two types of pauses available on your phone:
Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press the left softkey button.
2-Second Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds.
To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:
1. Enter the phone number.
2. Scroll to either Hard pause or 2-sec pause and
press . (Hard pauses are displayed as a “P” and 2-second pauses 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 OK to send the next set of numbers.
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TALK
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Note:
You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine 2-second and hard pauses.
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Dialing From the Contacts
To dial directly from a Contacts entry:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
Contacts may also be accessed by pressing right on the navigation key from the idle screen.
2. Select Contacts ().
3. Scroll to Find/Add Entry and press .
4. Use your Navigation key to scroll through the
Contacts list, 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 .
Plus (+) Code Dialing
When using Sprint PCS International Roaming service, Plus Code Dialing automatically dials the international access code for the country in which you are travelling – including for calls back to 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.)
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TALK
Shortcut:
Press Righton the Navigation key to list entries.
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Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing
You can store up to ninety-nine numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 2-9 or two key presses for locations 10-99.
To use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 2-9:
Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds. The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “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 Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you must always dial using eleven digits (1 + area code + number).
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Entering Text
Selecting a Character Input Mode
Your Sprint PCS Phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a 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,
select Mode (right softkey).
2. Select one of the following options:
Abc to cycle through the alpha characters associated with the letters on the keypad (see page 37).
T9Word to enter text using a predictive text entering system that reduces the number of keys that need to be pressed while entering a word (see page 35).
123 to enter numbers by pressing the numbers on the keypad (see page 38).
Symbols to enter symbols (see page 38).
Smileys to enter “emoticons” (see page 38).
Pre-set Msg to enter pre-programmed messages (see page 38).
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 Sprint PCS Phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 Word mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 34.)
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 34.)
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 does not display after you have entered all the letters, press to scroll through additional word selections. To accept a word and insert a space, press .
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Adding a Word to the T9 Database
If a word you want to enter does not display 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 34.)
2. Enter the word using multi-tap text entry. (See
“Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad” on page 37.) The word will appear as an option the next time you scroll through options during T9 Text Input.
For more information about T9 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 34).
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 lowercase. After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key.
Characters scroll in the following order:
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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
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Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys and Canned Messages
To enter numbers:
Select the 123 mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 34).
To enter symbols:
Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 34.) 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 34.)
To enter canned messages:
1. Select the Pre-set Msg mode. (See “Selecting a
Character Input Mode” on page 34.)
2. Scroll to the desired pre-programmed message and
press .
Note:
Canned messages make composing text messages even easier by allowing you to enter preset messages, such as “Meet me at,” “Let’s get lunch,” or a customized canned message of your own. (For more information on canned messages, please see “Managing Pre-set Messages” on page 52.)
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Section 2B
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings
In This Section
Sound Settings
Display Settings
Location Settings
Messaging Settings
Airplane Mode
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service
Phone Setup Options
Using the menu options available on your Sprint PCS Phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to. This section describes how you can
change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs. Take a few moments to review these options and to adjust or add settings that are right for you.
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Sound Settings
Ringer Types
Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual phone book entries, types of calls, and types of messages.
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. (See “Downloading Premium Services Content” on page 151.)
Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls
Your Sprint PCS Phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings. These options allow you to identify incoming calls by the ring.
To select a ringer type for voice calls:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Sounds and press .
4. Scroll to Ringers and press .
5. Select the menu under Caller ID, No Caller ID,or
Roaming and press . (The list of preprogrammed ringers displays).
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6. Press the navigation button left or right to select
Default, Voice Memo, or Download ringers.
7. Press the navigation button down to select the desired
Ringer.
8. Press to Save and exit.
Selecting Ringer Types for Messages
To select a ringer type for messages:
1. Press Menu (left Softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Sounds and press .
4. Scroll to Alerts and press .
5. Scroll to Voicemail Alerts or Message Alerts and
press . (The list of preprogrammed ringers displays.)
6. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available
ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.
7. Press to assign the desired ringer.
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Selecting a Key Tone Length
Your phone allows you to select the duration of the audible tones accompanying a key press. (Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems.)
To select a key tone length:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Sounds and press .
4. Scroll to Key Tones and press .
5. Select Short Tones or Long Tones and press .
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings
You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment.
To adjust your phone’s volume settings:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Sounds and press .
4. Scroll to Volume and press .
5. Scroll to Ringer,Earpiece,Key Beep, Application,or
Power On/Off and press .
6. Using the navigation key, choose a volume level and
press .
Tip:
You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume key on the left side of your phone.
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Alert Notification
Your Sprint PCS Phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, when a call has been connected, or when your phone’s signal is fading.
To enable or disable alert sounds:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Sounds and press .
4. Scroll to Alerts and press .
5. Select Service Change, Minute Beep,Call Connect or
Signal Fade and press .
6. Select On or Off and press .
Silence All
There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off.
To activate Silence All:
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.
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Display Settings
Changing the Text Greeting
The text greeting can be up to sixteen characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting (“Sprint PCS”), or you may enter your own custom greeting.
To display or change your greeting:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Display and press .
4. Scroll to Greeting and press .
5. Select Custom using the navigation key and
press .
6. Use the numeric keypad to enter a new custom greeting.
(See “Entering Text” on page 34.) (To erase the existing greeting one character at a time, press . To erase the entire greeting, press and hold .)
7. Highlight Save and press to save your new greeting.
Changing the BacklightTime Length
The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any key press is made.
To change the backlight setting:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Display and press .
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4. Scroll to Backlight and press .
5. Select Main LCD or Keypad and press .
6. Using the navigation key, select a time setting and
press .
Changing the Display Screen
Your new Sprint PCS Phone of fer s options for what you see on the display screen while powering on or off and when in standby mode.
To change the display images:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Display and press .
4. Scroll to Screen Saver and press . (The list of
default images displays.)
5. Press the navigation key left or right to display Default
or Download.
6. Press the navigation key up or down 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.) For more information on downloading images, see “Downloading Premium Services Content” on page 151.)
7. Press to assign the desired image.
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Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
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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.
Followthesesteps:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Display and press .
4. Scroll to Incoming Calls and press .
5. Select Caller ID, No Caller ID or Roaming and press .
6. Press the navigation key up or down 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.)
7. Press to assign the desired image.
Changing the Contrast
You can adjust your screen’s contrast (brightness) to suit your surroundings.
To adjust the display’s contrast:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Display and press .
4. Scroll to Contrast and press .
5. Press your navigation key left or right to adjust the
screen contrast and press .
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Changing the Phone’s Menu Style
Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen.
To select the display’s menu style:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Display and press .
4. Scroll to Menu Style and press .
5. Select Icon to view the main menu as an animated icon
or List to view the main menu as a list and press .
Changing the Theme Skin
You can customize your phone’s display appearance by selecting a color scheme to reflect your personality.
To change the display’s theme skin:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Display and press .
4. Scroll to Theme Skins and press .
5. Select Blue Color, Metal Skin,Stars Skin, or Lime Color
and press .
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Changing the Clock Display
Choose whether you want your phone’s clock to display in analog mode, digital mode, or with time and date.
To change the clock’s appearance on the standby screen:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Display and press .
4. Scroll to Clock and press .
5. Scroll to Main LCD or Front LCD and press .
6. If you selected Main LCD,select Normal Clock, Analog
Clock, Digital Clock or Dual Clock. If you selected Front LCD, select Time&Date,or Time Only.
7. Use your navigation key to highlight a setting and
press .
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. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Display and press .
4. Scroll to Font Size and press .
5. Select Message, Browser,or Notepad and press .
6. Select a desired size and press .
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Changing the Power Save Mode
This feature helps conserve your battery power by restricting the display.
To change the power save mode:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Display and press .
4. Scroll to Power Save Mode and press .
5. Select 30 seconds, 60 seconds,90 seconds, or Off and
press .
Changing the Status Light Mode
This feature shows the status of your phone by blinking the light.
To change the status light mode:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Display and press .
4. Scroll to Status Light and press .
5. Select On or Off and press .
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Location Settings
Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future.
The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.
To enable your phone’s Location feature:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Location and press . (The Location
disclaimer displays.)
4. Read the disclaimer and press .
5. Select On or Off press .
When the Location feature is on, your phone’s standby screen will display the icon. When Location is turned off, the icon will display.
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Even if the Location feature is enabled, no service may use your location without your express permission, unless the service called cannot identify the caller.
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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 130.)
Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier. Now you can choose how you would like to be notified of new messages, automatically append a callback number and/or a customized signature with each outgoing message, and create and edit your phone's canned messages.
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 have the entire text message pop up on your display screen.
To display pop-up messages:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Messaging and press .
4. Scroll to Notification and press .
5. Select Msg & Icon or Icon Only and press .
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Callback Number
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Messaging and press .
4. Scroll to Callback Number and press .
5. Select None, My Phone Number,or Other and press .
(If you select Other, enter a number and press .)
Adding a Customized Signature
Each message you send can have a customized signature to reflect your personality.
To add a customized signature to each sent message:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Messaging and press .
4. Scroll to Signature and press .
5. Select Custom and press . (If you do not wish to
attach a signature to your outgoing messages, select None and press .)
6. Enter your signature and press . (See “Entering
Text” on page 34.)
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Managing Pre-Set Messages
Your phone is pre-set with twenty canned 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 canned messages to the list.
To edit or delete a pre-set message:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Messaging and press .
4. Scroll to Pre-Set Message and press . (The list of
pre-set messages displays.)
5. To edit or delete a canned message, highlight it and
press .
6. Scroll to Edit and press , edit the selected
message (see “Entering Text” on page 34), and press .
– or –
Scroll to Erase and press , then select Erase to delete the selected message. (Select Cancel to cancel the deletion.)
To add a new pre-set message:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Messaging and press .
4. Scroll to Pre-Set Message and press . (The list of
pre-set messages displays.)
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5. To add a new canned message, scroll to <Add New>
and press .
6. Enter your canned message (see “Entering Text” on
page 34), and press . (Your new message will be added to the end of the list.)
Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
To set your phone to Airplane Mode:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Setup/Others and press .
4. Scroll to Airplane Mode and press . (The Airplane
Mode disclaimer displays.)
5. Read the disclaimer and press .
6. Select On or Off and press .
While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen will display “Phone Off.”
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You may also add or edit Canned (Pre-set) Messages in the “My Online Tools” area at www.sprintpcs.com.
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TTY UseWith Sprint PCS Service
A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone.
Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone's headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.
When establishing your Sprint PCS Service, please call Sprint Customer Service via the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by first dialing . Then provide the state TRS with this number: 866-727-
4889.
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To turn TTY Mode on or off:
1. Press from standby
mode. (An informational message displays.)
2. Press .
3. Select Enable TTY and press to turn TTY mode
on.
– or –
Select Disable TTY and press to turn TTY mode off.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
911 Emergency Calling
Sprint recommends that TTY 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.
Note:
In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon.
If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired.
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Phone Setup Options
Shortcut
Your phone offers you the option of assigning a navigation key shortcut to a favorite or often-used function. Once you assign the key (Up, Down, Right, or Left), you can then press the navigation key in standby mode to launch your personally designated shortcut.
To assign your shortcut key:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Setup/Others and press .
4. Scroll to Shortcuts and press . (An informative
window displays.)
5. Read the information and press .
6. Select Left Navigation, Right Navigation, Up
Navigation, or Down Navigation and press .
7. Using the navigation key or your keypad, select
the desired shortcut you would like to assign and press .
8. Press to return to standby mode.
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Call Answer Mode
You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether you want to be required to press , to press any number key, or simply to open the phone.
To set call answer mode:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Setup/Others and press .
4. Scroll to Answer Call and press .
5. To select 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 Only to 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. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Setup/Others and press .
4. Scroll to Auto-Answer and press .
5. To select an option, highlight it and press .
Off to 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
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Setup/Others and press .
4. Scroll to Dialing Match and press .
5. Select Abbreviated Dialing, Contacts Match,or Speed
Dial and press .
6. Select Enabled or Disabled and press .
7. (Abbreviated Dialing only.) If you enable Abbreviated
Dialing, enter a five- or six-digit prefix and press .
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Plus Code Dialing
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Setup/Others and press .
4. Scroll to Plus Code Dialing and press .
5. Select Enable/Disable, Int’l Dial Prefix (to enter your
default international country code), or Info and press .
Display Language
You can choose to display your Sprint PCS Phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Spanish.
To assign a language for the phone’s display:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Setup/Others and press .
4. Scroll to Language and press .
5. Select English or Spanish and press .
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Section 2C
Setting Your Phone’s Security
In This Section
Accessing the Security Menu
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature
Restricting Your Phone
Using Special Numbers
Erasing the Contacts
Erasing Downloads
Resetting Your Phone
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision
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By using the security settings on your Sprint PCS Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This
section will familiarize you with your phone’s security settings. With several options available, you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs.
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Accessing the Security Menu
All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu.
To access the Security menu:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Security and press .
4. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.
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 64.)
To lock your phone:
1. From the Security menu, scroll to Lock Phone and
press .
2. Highlight Lock now and press . (To set your
phone to lock the next time it is turned on, select On power up and press .)
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If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or Sprint PCS Phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
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Unlocking Your Phone
To unlock your phone:
1. From standby mode, press Unlock (right softkey).
2. Enter your lock code.
Changing the Lock Code
To change your lock code:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Security and press .
4. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is
displayed.)
5. Scroll to Change Lock and press .
6. Enter your new lock code.
7. 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 64.)
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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Restricting Your Phone
There may be occasions when you want to limit the numbers your phone can call. You can use the Restrict Calls setting to do just that. (The Restrict Calls setting does not apply to 911 or Sprint Customer Service.)
To restrict your phone:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Security and press .
4. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is
displayed.)
5. Scroll to Restrictand press .
6. Select Unlock, Restrict All,Special Numbers, or Contacts
Only and press .
Unlock Allows all calls to be made without any restrictions. (Default setting.)
Restrict All Allows you to restrict all calls.
Special Numbers Allows you to call only the ten numbers stored in the Special Number section in the Security menu. You can receive incoming calls from anyone.
Contacts Only Allows you to call only the entries saved in the contacts. You can receive incoming calls from anyone.
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“Lock Code” is displayed when your restriction is set to Contacts Only and you make a call to a saved number or try to edit an existing entry.
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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 ten special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both directories).
To add or replace a special number:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Security and press .
4. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is
displayed.)
5. Scroll to Special # and press .
6. Select a location for your entry and press .
7. Enter the number and press .
Note:
There are no Speed Dial options associated with special numbers.
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Erasing the Contacts
You can quickly and easily erase all of the contents of your Contacts.
To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Security and press .
4. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is
displayed.)
5. Scroll to Erase Contacts and press .
6. If you are certain you would like to erase all of your
internal Contacts entries, select Erase all #s and press .
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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. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Security and press .
4. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is
displayed.)
5. Scroll to Reset Phone and press . (A disclaimer
appears.)
6. Read the disclaimer and press .
7. If you are certain that you would like to restore all of
the factory settings, select Revert and press .
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Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision
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Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services
You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint PCS Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Sprint PCS Vision services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may enable Sprint PCS Vision services again at any time.
To disable Sprint PCS Vision services:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to PCS Vision and press .
4. Select Disable Vision and press . (A message will
appear.)
5. Select Disable Vision and press to confirm that
you want to sign out.
To enable Sprint PCS Vision services:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to PCS Vision and press .
4. Scroll to Enable PCS Vision and press . (The
browser will launch.)
5. Press to enable Vision service.
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Section 2D
Controlling Your Roaming Experience
In This Section
Understanding Roaming
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Your new dual
band/tri-mode VI-125 by LG works anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and allows you to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented roaming agreements with other carriers.
This section explains how roaming works as well as special features that let you manage your roaming experience.
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Understanding Roaming
Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( ). If you are roaming on an analog system, the roaming icon will display along with the text – Analog Roam – .
Roaming on Other Digital Networks
When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. However, you may not be able to access certain features, such as Sprint PCS Vision.
Note:
If you’re on a call when you leave the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and enter an area where roaming is available , your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint PCS Service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
Note:
Unless your Sprint PCS Service Plan includes roaming, you will pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.
Tip:
Remember, when you are using your phone off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
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Roaming on Analog Networks
When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some features, such as Sprint PCS Vision and Sprint PCS Voice Command, will be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access voicemail. If you are accustomed to Sprint PCS Service, you may notice some of the following differences when using analog service:
You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out, and dropped calls.
Some features which are standard on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, such as call waiting, Sprint PCS Vision, and direct international dialing, are unavailable.
Though callers can leave voicemail messages while you are roaming, you will not receive notification until you return to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. (See “Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming” on page 72.)
There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and cloning) that exist with conventional analog services today.
Your battery’s charge will deplete more quickly and you will need to recharge it more often when you use your phone for analog roaming.
Note:
When using your phone in analog mode, the phone may feel warm. This is normal for analog operation.
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Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming
When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide 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 Sprint PCS Phone number.
2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press .
3. Enter your pass code at the prompt and follow the
voice prompts.
When you return to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, voicemail notification will resume as normal.
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SettingYour Phone’s Roam Mode
Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts.
Set Mode
Choose from three different settings on your dual- band phone to control your roaming experience.
To set your phone’s roam mode:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Roaming and press .
4. Scroll to Set Mode and press .
5. To select 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 enhanced Sprint Nationwide 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.
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Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard
Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide 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 Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.)
To turn Call Guard on or off:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Settings ().
3. Scroll to Roaming and press .
4. Scroll to Call Guard and press .
5. Highlight On or Off and press .
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 ().
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Voice Dialing and Speed Dialing are not available when you are roaming with Call Guard enabled.
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To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:
1. Press . (A message will appear notifying you that
roaming charges will apply.)
2. Select Answer ().
Reminder:
If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls.
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Section 2E
Navigating Through Menus
In This Section
Menu Navigation
Menu Structure
Viewing the Menus
Every function and feature of your Sprint PCS Phone can be accessed through an onscreen menu. This section is a road
map to using your VI-125 by LG . Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.
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Menu Navigation
The navigation key on your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times.
To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down. If you are in a first-level menu, such as Settings, you may also navigate to the next or previous first­level menu by pressing the navigation key right or left.
Menu Structure
Selecting Menu Items
As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. Select any numbered option by simply pressing the corresponding number on the phone’s keypad. You may also select any item by highlighting it and pressing
.
For example, if you want to view your last incoming call:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) 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 Calls by highlighting it and pressing
. (If you have received any calls, they are
displayed on the screen.)
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Backing Up Within a Menu
To go to the previous menu:
Press .
To return to standby mode:
Press .
Viewing the Menus
Menu Diagram
The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure.
1. Call History
Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Missed Calls Erase Calls Outgoing Calls/Incoming Calls/
Missed Calls/All Calls
2. Contacts
Find/Add Entry Groups Speed Dials Voice Dials My Phone Number Services Customer Service/Dir Assistance/
Account Info/Sprint Operator/ Voice Command
3. Messaging
Send message Inbox Outbox Draft Picture Mail Instant Msg E-mail Voicemail Edit Folder
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4. Downloads
Games Get New Games/My Content Manager Ringers Get New Ringers/My Content Manager Screen Savers Get New Screen Savers/My Content
Manager
Applications Get New Applications/My Content
Manager
Other Get New Other/My Content Manager <Memory Status>
5. Web Launch
6. Tools
Scheduler Alarm Clock Alarm 1/Alarm 2/Alarm 3/Quick Alarm Voice Memo Notepad Ez Tip Calc Calculator World Clock
7. Settings
Sounds
Ringers Caller ID/No Caller ID/Roaming Key Tones Short Tones/Long Tones Volume
Ringer [volume levels] Earpiece [volume levels] Key Beep [volume levels] Application [volume levels] Power On/Off [volume levels]
Alerts
Voicemail Alerts Silent/Custom/Vib & Sound/Vib once/
1 Low beep/Low beeps/1 Loud beep/ Loud beeps
Message Alerts Silent/Custom/Vib & Sound/Vib once/
1 Low beep/Low beeps/1 Loud beep/
Loud beeps Service Change On/Off Minute Beep On/Off Call Connect On/Off Signal Fade On/Off
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Display
Greeting Backlight
Main LCD 8 seconds/15 seconds/Always off/
Always on Keypad 8 seconds/15 seconds/30 seconds/
Always off
Screen Saver Default/Download Incoming Calls Caller ID/No Caller ID/Roaming Contrast Menu Style Icon/List Theme Skins Blue Color/Metal Skin/Stars Skin/
Lime Color
Clock
Main LCD Normal Clock/Analog Clock/
Digital Clock/Dual Clock Front LCD Time&Date/Time Only
Font Size
Message Small/Normal/Large Browser Small/Normal/Large Notepad Small/Normal/Large
Power Save Mode 30 seconds/60 seconds/90 seconds/Off Status Light On/Off
PCS Vision
Enable PCS Vision (Disable Vision) Net Guard On/Off Update Vision Profile
Roaming
Set Mode Automatic/Sprint Only/Roaming Only
Call Guard On/Off Location On/Off Messaging Notification/Callback Number/
Signature/Pre-Set Message
Security [enter lock code]
Lock Phone Unlock/Lock now/On power up
Restrict Unlock/Restrict All/Special Numbers/
Contacts Only Change Lock Special # Erase Contacts Erase all #s/Cancel Reset Phone Revert/Cancel
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Voice Dial Voice Dial/Train Words Setup/Others
Shortcuts Answer Call Flip Open/Any Key / TALK Only Auto-Answer Off / Car-Kit/HeadSet Dialing Match Abbreviated Dialing/Contacts Match/
Speed Dial Plus Code Dialing Enable/Disable / Int’l Dial Prefix / Info Auto Volume On/Off Language English/Spanish TTY Mode Enable TTY/Disable TTY Airplane Mode On/Off Update Phone SW
Phone Info My Phone Number/Version/
Icon Glossary/Advanced
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Section 2F
Managing Call History
In This Section
Viewing History
Call History Options
Making a Call From Call History
Saving a Phone Number From Call History
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History
Erasing Call History
The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your Sprint PCS Phone, and missed calls. This section guides
you through accessing and making the most of your Call History.
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Viewing History
You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or 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). Duplicate calls (same number and type of call) may only appear once on the list.
To view a Call History entry:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Call History ().
3. Scroll to Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls,or
Erase Calls and press .
4. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press .
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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:
Call to dial the number.
Save to save the number if it is not already in your
internal Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number From Call History” on page 86.)
Send message to send a message.
Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the
selected number. (See “Prepending a Phone Number From Call History” on page 87.)
Erase to delete the entry.
Next to view the next entry.
Prev to 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. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Call History ().
3. Scroll to Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls , or Missed Calls
and press .
4. Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry
and press .
Saving a Phone Number From
Note:
You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No IDor Restricted.
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Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 200 Contacts
entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of 5 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 Save and 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, then press .
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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 phone book entries, highlight a name, and press .
After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 93.)
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 phone book.
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You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls identified as No ID or Restricted.
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Erasing Call History
To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options” on page 85.
To erase Call History:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Call History ().
3. Scroll to Erase Calls and press .
4. Scroll to Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls,or
All Calls and press . (A confirmation dialog will appear.)
5. If you are certain you want to erase the call history,
scroll to Erase and press .
– or –
Scroll to Cancel and press to return to the previous menu.
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Section 2G
Using the Contacts
In This Section
Adding a New Contacts Entry
Finding Contacts Entries
Contacts Entry Options
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers
Creating Voice Dial Tags
Editing a Contacts Entry
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry
Dialing Sprint PCS Services
Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you’re ready to explore your phone’s more advanced features. This section explains
how to use your phone’s Contacts and helps you make the most of your contacts and time when you are trying to connect with the important people in your life.
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Adding a New Contacts Entry
Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 200 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of 5 phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 32 characters.
To add a new entry:
1. Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
2. Select Contacts ().
3. Scroll to Find/Add Entry and press .
4. Scroll to <New Entry> and press .
5. Enter a name for the new entry and press . (See
"Entering Text on page 34.)
6. Scroll to [Add Number], enter the phone number,
then press .
7. Select a label field (Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, or
Pager) and press .
8. Scroll down to additional fields and enter or edit
information as desired.
9. Press Done (left softkey).
After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 93.)
Shortcut:
You can also begin by entering the phone number in standby mode and selecting Save. (See "Saving a Phone Number" on page 29.)
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