LG Electronics VI-125 User Manual
Sprint PCS®Service
www.sprintpcs.com
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Sprint PCS VisionSMPhone VI-125
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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, games, ringers,
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
SM
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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