Sprint has the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the
nation. Depend on it. We are committed to bringing you the best
wireless technology available. With Sprint, you get the most
complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation so all your
services work the same wherever you go on the network. We built
our network right from the start, so no matter where you are on
the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, all your services –
whether it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS Picture Mail
– will work the same.
This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new
Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone through simple, easy-to-follow
instructions. If you have already reviewed the Start Here to Activate
guide that was packaged with your new phone, then you're ready
to explore the advanced features outlined in this guide.
If you have not read your Start Here to Activate guide, go to
Section One – Getting Started. This section provides all the
info rmat ion yo u n eed to un lo ck yo ur phone, set up your voicemail,
and much more. It also contains information on how to contact
Sprint if you have any questions about your service, wish to check
your account balance, or want to purchase additional products or
services.
Sprint is different. All your services work the same wherever you
go on the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation.
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.
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Introduction
This User’s Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the
features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:
⽧ Section 1: Getting Started
⽧ Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone
⽧ Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features
⽧ Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information
Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special
shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your
new phone and service. The Table of Contents and Index will also
help you quickly locate specific information.
You'll get the most out of your phone if you read each section.
However, if you'd like to get right to a specific feature, simply
locate that section in the Table of Contents and click on the page
number to go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that
section, and you'll be ready to use your phone in no time.
Note:
Note:
You can view this guide online or print it to keep it on hand. If you're
viewing it online, simply click on a topic in the Table of Contents or Index
or on any page reference. The PDF will automatically display the
appropriate page.
The phone must be turned on to use the phone’s features. Do not turn on
the phone when the use of a wireless phone is prohibited or when it may
cause interference or danger.
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Getting Started
Section 1
Section 1A
Setting Up Service
In This Section
⽧ Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service
⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail
⽧ Sprint PCS Account Passwords
⽧ Getting Help
Setting up service on your new Sprint PCS Vision Phone is quick and easy.
This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up your
phone, unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords,
and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.
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Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service
Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated
If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint
Store, it probably has already been activated. All you need to do is
unlock your phone.
If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Start Here Guide
included with your phone.
Unlocking Your Phone
To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:
1. Press and hold the power button
located at the top of your phone for two
seconds to turn on the phone.
2. Press the Menu softkey.
Note:
To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey
text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s
display screen. Softkey actions change according to the screen you’re
viewing and will not appear if there is no corresponding action available.
3. Enter your lock code. (For security reasons, 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 Sprint PCS Phone Number
or try 0000. If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service
at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
4. Press OK.
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Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Vision 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 Vision Phone is
activated.
To set up your voicemail:
1. Press and hold for two seconds.
2. Follow the system prompts to:
䡲 Create your pass code
䡲 Record your greeting
䡲 Record your name announcement
䡲 Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch Message
Access (a feature that lets you access messages simply by
pressing and holding one key, bypassing the need for you
to enter your pass code)
Note:
The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas.
For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using
Voicemail” on page 134.
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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 pays for your Sprint PCS Service), you can
get a sub-account password at
Voicemail Password
You'll create your voicemail password (or pass code) when you set
up your voicemail. (See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on page 4 for
more information on your voicemail password.)
Sprint PCS Vision Password
If you have a Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can set up a Sprint PCS
Vision Password. This optional password may be used to authorize
purchase of Premium Services content and to protect personal
information on multi-phone accounts.
For more information or to change your passwords, sign
on to www.sprintpcs.com or call Sprint Customer Service at
1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
www.sprintpcs.com.
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Getting Help
Visit Our Website
You can get up-to-date information on Sprint PCS Services and
Options by signing onto our Website at www.sprintpcs.com.
When you visit us online, you can
䢇 Review coverage maps
䢇 Learn how to use voicemail
䢇 Access your account information
䢇 Purchase accessories
䢇 Add additional options to your service plan
䢇 Check out frequently asked questions
䢇 And more
Reaching Sprint Customer Service
You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:
䢇 Dial on your Sprint PCS Phone
䢇 Sign on to your account at www.sprintpcs.com
䢇 Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers),
䢇 Write to us at Sprint Customer Service, P.O. Box 8077,
London, KY 40742
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 the number of
minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. (Normal airtime usage
will apply.)
To access automated invoicing information:
䊳 Press .
Note:
This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
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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:
䊳 Press .
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:
䊳 Press .
For more information or to see the latest in products and services,
visit us online at www.sprintpcs.com.
Note:
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Sprint PCS Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
Section 2
Your Sprint PCS Phone
Section 2A
Your Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone:
The Basics
In This Section
⽧ Front View of Your Phone
⽧ Key Functions
⽧ Viewing the Display Screen
⽧ Features of Your PM-3205 by Nokia
⽧ Turning Your Phone On and Off
⽧ Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
⽧ Connecting Accessories
⽧ Holding Your Phone Properly
⽧ Displaying Your Phone Number
⽧ Making and Answering Calls
⽧ Entering Text
Your Sprint PCS Vision Picture 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
1. Infrared
(IR) Port
2. Speaker
3. Signal
Strength
Indicator
4. Selection
Key
5. Talk Key
16. Earpiece
15. Power Key
14. Camera
(on back side)
13. Display
Screen
12. Battery
Strength
Indicator
4. Selection
Key
11. End Call
Key
10. Navigation
Key
6. Charger Jack
7. Flashlight
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9. Microphone
8. Pop-Port Connector
Key Functions
1. Infrared (IR) Port allows data transfer with other
compatible devices.
2. Speaker lets you hear ring tones.
3. Signal Strength Indicator indicates the signal strength
4. Selection Key lets you select softkey actions or menu items.
5. Talk Key dials outgoing and answers incoming calls.
6. Charger Jack connects the phone to the battery charger.
7. Flashlight provides a light when you need it.
8. Pop-PortTM Connector provides a connection to your personal
computer, laptop computer, and car kit, as well as to
other accessories.
9. Microphone transmits your voice.
10. Navigation Key scrolls through menus and displays the next or
previous menu option. (Also acts as a shortcut key for web access,
messages, downloads and more.) From the standby mode:
䡲 Press to use the camera.
䡲 Press to view your contacts list.
䡲 Press to access the mobile web.
䡲 Press to create a message.
11. End Call Key ends calls or lets you return to the standby mode.
12. Battery Strength Indicator indicates the battery strength.
13. Display Screen shows the status icons and menu choices.
14. Camera lets you take photographs.
15. Power Key lets you power the phone on or off.
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:
shows your current signal strength. (The more lines you
have, the stronger your signal.)
No service available means your phone cannot find a signal.
tells you a call is in progress.
indicates you are “roaming” off the Sprint Nationwide
Sprint PCS Network. (If you are roaming on an analog
system, your phone’s display will show the roaming icon
and an “Analog Roam” text alert.)
indicates you have new text messages.
indicates you have voicemail messages. Press and
hold to call your voicemail box.
the ringing tones or warning tones are silenced.
vibrating alert is activated.
keyguard is activated.
the alarm is activated.
a headset accessory is connected.
a hands-free accessory is connected.
a loopset accessory is connected.
predictive text mode is on.
predictive text mode is off.
location info sharing (GPS) is set to share your location
with the network only during emergency calls.
location info sharing (GPS) is set to share your location with
the network whenever the phone is on and activated.
the stopwatch is running.
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the countdown timer is running.
an IR (infrared) connection is active.
the Sprint PCS Vision connection is active.
the Sprint PCS Vision connection is dormant.
the camera is active with the self-timer off.
the camera is active with the self-timer on.
the camera image resolution is set to basic.
the camera image resolution is set to normal.
the camera image resolution is set to high.
a TTY device is operating.
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 56.)
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Features of Your PM3205 by Nokia
Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Vision Picture
Phone. The PM-3205 by Nokia 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
options and provides page numbers where you can find out more:
䢇 Dual-band/tri-mode capability allows you to make and receive
calls while on the Sprint Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and to
roam on other analog and 800 and 1900 MHz digital networks
where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements
“Controlling Your Roaming Experience” on page 56).
(
䢇 Sprint PCS Vision
digital mode (“Getting Started” on page 145).
䢇 Sprint PCS Mail and Sprint PCS Short Mail provide quick and
convenient text messaging capabilities (
154).
䢇 Sprint PCS Voice Command
speaking someone’s name or the digits in their phone number
(“Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command” on page
182).
䢇 Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can be
downloaded to your phone to make your Sprint PCS Vision Phone
as unique as you are (
165).
䢇 Space for up to 500 Contacts List entries with support for
multiple numbers and addresses in each entry (
Phone Book Entry” on page 79).
䢇 A voice recorder to record and store up to 3 minutes of personal
notes to yourself (“Using Voice Memos” on page 91).
䢇 The built-in organizer lets you schedule alerts to remind you of
important events (“Personal Organizer” on page 85).
䢇 Countdown timer with alarm and multiple-mode stopwatch for
timing events (“Using the Countdown Timer Alarm” on page 94
and “Using the Stopwatch” on page 95).
䢇 FM Radio allows you to tune in to your favorite stations
“Listening to the FM Radio” on page 119).
(
䢇 Camera lets you capture events when they happen and share them
with friends (
SM
provides access to the wireless Internet in
“Messaging” on page
SM
lets you dial phone numbers by
“Downloading Premium Content” on page
“Adding a N e w
“Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera” on page 103).
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䢇 Infrared (IR) connectivity lets to share phone numbers, memos,
and other information with friends and business associates
who have compatible phones (“IR (Infrared) Data Transfer” on
page 122).
䢇 Flashlight gives you a convenient light when you need it
(“Flashlight” on page 128).
䢇 Location information sharing uses GPS technology to share your
geographic location (“Location Settings” on page 43).
A note about memory
The following features may share memory: contacts, text, graphics
and ringers, calendar to-do notes, games, and applications. Use of
one or more of these features may reduce the memory available for
the remaining features that share memory. For example, saving many
calendar notes, may use all of the available memory. Your phone
may display a message that the memory is full when you try to use a
shared memory feature. In this case, delete some of the information
or entries stored in the shared memory features before continuing.
Some of the features, such as ring tones, graphics, and applications
may have a certain amount of memory specially allotted to them in
addition to the memory shared with other features.
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Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
To turn your phone on:
䊳 Press and hold the power button on the top
of your phone for approximately two seconds.
Once your phone is on, it displays “Searching for
Service” that indicates your phone is searching for
a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it
automatically enters the 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 the standby mode.
In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically
without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for
Sprint PCS Service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned
On).
Tip:
The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you
are in an area where there is no signal.
Turning Your Phone Off
To turn your phone off:
䊳 Press and hold for two seconds until you see “Goodbye” on
the display screen.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the
battery charger is connected).
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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
Battery Capacity
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon)
battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully
drained. Operation times are estimates only and depend on signal
strength, phone use, network conditions, features used, battery age
and condition (including charging habits), temperatures to which
the battery is exposed, and many other factors.
The battery provides up to the following approximate maximum
usage times:
FunctionDigitalAnalog
Talk time Up to 2.35 hoursUp to 45 minutes
Standby timeUp to 7 daysUp to 20 hours
When the battery charge is getting low, the “Battery low. Please
recharge” message is displayed on your screen, and the phone
sounds a warning tone. When the battery has become too weak to
operate your phone, the message “Switching off. Please recharge” is
displayed on your screen.
Note:
Tip:
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Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, and
browser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the
battery before it runs out of power.
Installing the Battery
To install the battery, replace the battery, or to access your phone’s
ESN (electronic serial number), you must first remove the phone
back cover.
Note:
Before removing the cover, always switch off the power and disconnect
the charger and any other device. Avoid touching electronic components
while changing the covers. Always store and use the device with the
covers attached.
To remove the back cover, press the release button down and push
the back cover away.
To install the LiIon battery:
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.
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Removing the Battery
To remove your battery:
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored
numbers or messages.
2. To remove the back cover, turn the phone upside down, press
the release button down, and push the back cover away.
3. Pull upward on the lower 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 Vision Phone’s LiIon battery is rechargeable and
should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your
phone.
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If
your battery level becomes too low, your phone
automatically turns off and you will lose all the
information you were just working on. For a quick
check of your phone’s battery level, glance at the
battery charge indicator located in the upper-right
corner of your phone’s display screen.
Always use a Sprint-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or
vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.
Warning!
Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone
and void the warranty.
The following charging times for the 780 mAh BLD-3 LiIon battery
are approximate:
䢇 ACP-7 Charger. Up to 3 hours charging time
䢇 ACP-12 Charger. Up to 1.5 hours charging time
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Using the Desktop Charger
To use the desktop charger provided with your phone:
1. Install the phone battery in the phone.
2. Plug the prongs of the adapter into an electrical outlet.
3. Plug the round end of the AC
adapter into the desktop
charger and insert the phone
into the charger slot.
– or –
Plug the adapter directly into
the charger jack on the phone,
if the charger stand is not used. (If the phone is on, the screen
briefly displays a “Charging” message followed immediately by a
scrolling battery strength indicator. If the phone is off, the screen
displays “Phone off. Battery charging”.)
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the phone from the
charger. (If the phone is on, the battery strength indicator
stops scrolling. If the phone is off, the screen displays “Phone
off. Charge completed”.)
With the Sprint-approved LiIon battery, you can recharge the battery
before it becomes completely run down.
Warning!
Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in
use. Do not leave the battery connected to the charger. Overcharging
may shorten its lifetime. If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose
its charge over time. Temperature extremes can affect the ability of
your battery to charge.
Connecting Accessories
Headset accessories can be connected
using the Nokia Pop-Port connector. With
a headset and the keypad of your phone,
you can make and answer calls as usual.
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Holding Your Phone Properly
Hold your phone by placing your index finger
on the lower back cover. This helps optimize
reception by preventing your hand from
obstructing the internal antenna.
As with any other radio transmitting device,
do not touch the antenna area unnecessarily
when using your phone. Avoiding contact
with the antenna area optimizes the antenna
performance and the battery life
Displaying Your Phone Number
Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS Vision
Phone can remind you.
To display your phone number:
1. Press Contacts, scroll to My phone no., and press Select. (Your
phone number is displayed.)
2. Press to return to the standby mode.
Note:
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To access the phone main menu, press Menu from the standby mode.
Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation
key and pressing Select.
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