Samsung A600 User Manual

LMA600_080603_D23

User’s Guide

PCS Vision Picture Phone with built-in camera [Samsung® A600]

LMA600_080603_D23

Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Section 1: Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1A.Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting Started With PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2A.Your PCS Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Front View of Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Features of Your PCS Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Turning Your Phone ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Displaying Your Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Making and Answering Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Missed Call Notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Using One/Two/Three Touch Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Finding a Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Abbreviated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Dialing From the Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

2B.Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Sound Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Ringer Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Selecting a Key Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Alert Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Silence Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Display Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Changing the Text Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Changing the Display Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Changing the Phone’s Menu Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Location Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Airplane Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

TTY Use With PCS Service From Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Call Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Auto-Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Locking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Calling in Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Erasing the Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Erase Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Erase Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Resetting Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Reset Picture Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Security Features for PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Automating Your PCS Vision Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Enable/Disable Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Net Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Update Data Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

2D.Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

2E. Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Menu Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

2F. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Erasing Call History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

2G.Using the Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Internal Phone Book Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Selecting a Character Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Entering Numbers and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Finding Internal Phone Book Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Adding a Phone Number to an Internal Phone Book Entry. . . . . . . . . . . .76

Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Secret Internal Phone Book Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Dialing PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

2H.Personal Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Adding an Event to the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Event Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Viewing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Erasing a Day’s Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Erasing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Using the Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Using the Memo Pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Countdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

2I. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Activating Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Digit Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Enabling/Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Adapting Digit Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Using Name Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Enabling/Disabling Name Dial Choice Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Using Name Lookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Enabling/Disabling Name Lookup Choice Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Voice Memos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

2J. Using Your Phone’s Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Creating Your Picture MailSM Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Camera Mode Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Sharing Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Sharing Picture Mail from Review/Share Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Sharing Picture Mail from Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Storing Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Review/Share Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Picture Mail Wallet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Image Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Managing Picture MailSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Using the Picture Mail Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Managing Online Picture Mail From Your PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Sharing Online Picture Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Accessing Online Picture Mail Options From Your PCS Phone . . . . . .110

Section 3: Using PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

3A.PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Voicemail Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

New Voicemail Message Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Voicemail Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Clearing the Message Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Voicemail Menu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

3B.PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Getting Started With PCS Vision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Your User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Launching a PCS Vision Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Net Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Navigating the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Picture MailSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Sharing Picture Mail From Your PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Accessing the Picture Mail Website From Your Computer . . . . . . . . .131

Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Erasing All Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Signing Up for Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

PCS Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Using PCS Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Accessing PCS Mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Composing PCS Mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

PCS Short Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Using PCS Short Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Downloading Games, Ringers, and Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Screen Savers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Using the Browser Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

PCS Business ConnectionSM Personal Edition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

PCS Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

3C. PCS Voice CommandSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Getting Started With PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Making a Call With PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information 158

4A.Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Getting the Most Out of Your Reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

User Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

4B.Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Welcome to Sprint

print built the largest all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network

with advanced multimedia services, reaching more than 230 million people for clarity you can see and hear. We built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone: clear sound, private conversations, and time-saving features.

But with Sprint, you can do something even more far-reaching: simplify your life. Our advanced technology is designed to grow with your communications needs, so that one day you'll be able to rely entirely on your PCS Phone to stay connected.

This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new PCS Vision Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. If you have already reviewed the Start Here Guide, which 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 Guide, go to Section One – Getting Started. This section provides all the information you need to quickly activate your 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.

Thank you for choosing Sprint.

Introduction

his User’s Guide introduces you to PCS Service and all the

features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:

䊳 Section 1: Getting Started

䊳 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

䊳 Section 3: Using PCS Service Features

䊳 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Throughout the 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 help you locate specific information quickly.

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 turn to that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you'll be ready to use your phone in no time.

Tip: You can print this guide to keep on hand or to view it online. 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.

Section 1

Getting Started

Section 1A

Setting Up Service

In This Section

䊳 Getting Started With PCS Service

䊳 Setting Up Voicemail

䊳 Getting Help

his section walks you through setting up service for your

PCS Phone, unlocking your phone, setting up your voicemail,

and contacting Sprint for assistance with your PCS Service.

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Getting Started With PCS Service

Determine 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

Follow these steps to unlock your phone:

1. Press and hold for a few seconds to turn the

phone on.

2. Highlight Unlock and press .

3. Enter your four-digit lock code. For security purposes, the

code is not visible as you type.

Note: To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the

softkey text, which 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.

Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either

your Social Security number or PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call PCS Customer SolutionsSM at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

Activating Your Phone

To activate your phone, follow the directions in the Start Here Guide included with your phone. You can also visit

http://activate.sprintpcs.com and activate your phone online.

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Setting Up Your Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred to 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 PCS Phone is activated.

To se t up v oic e mai l :

1. Press and hold .

2. Follow the system prompts to create your passcode, record

your greeting, record your name announcement, and choose whether to activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature that lets you access messages simply by pressing and holding

, bypassing the need for you to enter your passcode).

Note: The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas.

For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using Voicemail” on page 114.

Getting Help

Visit Our Website

Stop by www.sprintpcs.com and sign on to get up-to-date information on PCS Services, options, and more.

You can also:

䊳 Review coverage maps

䊳 Learn how to use voicemail

䊳 Access your account information

䊳 Purchase accessories

䊳 Add additional options to your service plan

䊳 Check out frequently asked questions

䊳 And more

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Reaching PCS Customer Solutions

You can reach PCS Customer Solutions by:

䊳 Dialing on your PCS Phone

䊳 Signing on to your account at www.sprintpcs.com

䊳 Calling us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers),

1-877-CLEARPY (253-2779) (Clear Pay customers), or 1-888-788-4727 (Business customers)

䊳 Writing to us at PCS Customer Solutions, P.O. Box 8077,

London, KY 40742

Receiving Automated Invoicing Information

For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing information on your 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 this information:

䡵 Press .

Note: This service may not be available in all Affiliate markets.

PCS Directory Assistance

PCS Directory Assistance provides a variety of services, including residential, business, and government listings; assistance with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; hotel, restaurant, shopping, and major local event information. There is a per-call charge and you will be billed for airtime.

䡵 Press .

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PCS Operator Services

PCS Operator Services can provide assistance in placing collect calls or calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.

䡵 Press .

For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprintpcs.com.

Note: PCS Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate markets.

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Section 2

Understanding Your

PCS Phone

Section 2A

Your PCS Phone: The Basics

In This Section

䊳 Front View of Phone

䊳 Viewing the Display Screen

䊳 Features of Your Phone

䊳 Turning Your Phone On and Off

䊳 Using the Battery and Charger

䊳 Displaying Your Phone Number

䊳 Making and Answering Calls

our 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 Phone

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Key Functions

1. Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller

and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone.

2. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal

strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength.

3. Display Screen: The display screen displays all the

information needed to operate your phone.

4. Rotating Flip: The flip rotates to the right and can be

folded down placing it on top in a closed and working position.

5. Lens Rotate: The digital camera lens can be positioned up

or down using the thumb wheel adjustment.

6. Digital Camera Lens: This is the integrated digital

camera lens.

7. OK/Voicemail Key: Pressing when navigating

through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in the menu. Pressing for two seconds automatically dials your voicemail.

8. One Touch Camera Key: Allows you to access the integrated

digital camera with the press of a button. When pressed, the camera menu is automatically displayed.

9. Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in an optional headset

for safe and convenient hands-free conversations (located in the upper back corner of the phone).

10. Navigation Key: This key allows you to scroll through the

phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode.

11. Volume Keys: Allow you to adjust the ringer volume in

standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume keys 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.

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12. TALK Key: Place or receive a call. In standby mode, press

the key once to access the Outgoing call log. If you press and hold the key down you will initiate Voice Recognition feature.

13. Numeric Keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters,

and characters.

14. Shift/Asterisk Key: Enters the asterisk [*] character for

calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the character input type.

15. Power Interface Connector: The power interface connector

is used to plug in the charging accessories.

16. Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used to

connect any available accessory cables to your phone.

17. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other callers to

hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.

18. Space/Pound Key: Enters the pound [#] character for

calling features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space.

19. BACK Key: Deletes characters from the display. When in a

menu, press to return to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in the PCS Wireless Web browser.

20. END: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few

seconds to turn your phone On or Off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input.

21. Side Camera Button: This button is also used to launch the

integrated digital camera. Press and hold to activate the camera menu.

22. MENU Key: Displays the first level or Main Menu of

options. Press again to view the next menu page.

23. Ringer Indicator: This icon indicates that a ringer is set.

24. Battery Indicator: The battery indicator displays the amount

of remaining battery charge currently available in your phone. When all bars are displayed in the battery icon,

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the phone’s battery is fully charged. When no bars are displayed, the phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty.

25. Position Location: This icon indicates that the position

location is active.

Viewing the Display Screen

This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your display screen.

displays your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal.

means your phone cannot find a signal.

tells you a call is in progress.

indicates you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, or PCS Web Alert messages waiting. Press briefly to see a list of pending messages or press and hold to dial voicemail box.

indicates data connection is active.

indicates data connection is dormant or inactive.

indicates you are receiving information.

indicates you are sending information.

indicates your phone is in vibrate mode.

shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully charged.)

indicates position location is active.

indicates position location is inactive.

indicates TTY option is On.

indicates your phone is roaming.

indicates your phone is in security mode.

indicates an alarm is set on your phone.

indicates the ringer is set at a level between 1-8 or 1-Beep is selected.

Indicates the ringer is turned Off.

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indicates something has been downloaded to your phone.

Tip: Display indicators let you know when you’re off the enhanced

Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and whether you’re operating in digital or analog mode.

Features of Your PCS Phone

Congratulations on the purchase of your PCS Vision Picture Phone with built-in Camera (Samsung® A600). This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable. It also offers many significant features and service options:

䊳 Dual-band/Tri-Mode capability provides access to other PCS

Digital and Analog Networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (

䊳 PCS Vision

provides access to the wireless Internet in

digital mode (page 123).

䊳 PCS Mail and PCS Short Mail provide quick and convenient

text messaging capabilities (page 133).

䊳 PCS Voice Command

speaking someone’s name or the digits in their phone number (

䊳 Downloadable games, ringers, screen savers, and more

page 155).

allow you to turn down time into fun time and to personalize your phone (

䊳 The built-in organizer lets you schedule alerts to remind you

of important events (page 80).

䊳 Three hundred internal phone book entries store up to five

phone numbers each (page 71).

䊳 The built-in camera allows you to take full-color digital

pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display, and instantly share them with family and friends using Picture MailSM service (page 98).

䊳 Voice Signal/Voice Command allows you to say common

commands to automatically launch the function.

page 45).

lets you dial phone numbers by

page 137).

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Turning Your Phone ON and OFF

Turning Your Phone ON

䡵 Press for approximately two seconds to turn your

phone On.

Once your phone is ON, it displays “Searching for Service” or “Entering Sprint Service Area” 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 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

䡵 Press for two seconds until you see the powering

down animation on the display screen.

Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).

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Using the Battery and Charger

Battery Capacity

Your 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 approximately 3 hours of continuous digital talk time (1.5 hours in analog) or approximately 240 hours of continuous digital standby time (17 hours in analog).

When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers down.

Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, and

browser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times.

Tip: Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the

battery before it runs out of power.

Installing the Battery

Your PCS Phone comes with a LiIon battery. Follow these steps to install it:

1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the

phone, making sure the plastic tab on the back is inserted into the matching slot in the phone.

2. Press up until the latch snaps into place.

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Removing the Battery

To remove your battery, follow these easy steps:

1. So that no stored messages or numbers are lost, power

off your phone by pressing and holding the key.

2. Push the battery release latch down completely. The

battery will separate slightly from the phone.

3. Slide the battery down and remove.

Charging the Battery

Your PCS Phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should charge the battery 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. For a quick check of your phone’s battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your phone’s display screen. If the battery charge is getting too low, the battery icon ( warning tone.

Always use a Sprint-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.

) blinks and the phone sounds a

Warning! Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your

phone and void the warranty.

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Using the Desktop Charger

It is vital that you use only the PCS-approved Desktop Charger specifically designed for your phone. Use of unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and invalidate your warranty.

To use the desktop charger provided with your phone:

Plug the outlet from the desktop charger in the wall. Place your phone into the desktop charger, making sure that it fits securely. If properly connected, you should see the charging lights.

䢇 A red light on the desktop charger indicates the battery

is charging.

䢇 A green light on the desktop charger indicates the battery

is at least 90 percent charged.

䢇 A yellow light on the desktop charger indicates there is a

problem charging the phone.

It takes about 4 hours to fully recharge a completely rundown battery.

If a Travel Charger is used to charge the battery, multi-colored lights are displayed when the flip is closed. Red, Green, and blue lights are cycled during the charging process. When the flip is open, an animated battery icon is displayed on the screen. When the battery is completely charged, all lights are displayed continuously, or if the flip is open, the battery animation is stopped and the battery icon is displayed with all full bars.

Displaying Your Phone Number

Just in case you forget your phone number, your PCS Phone can remind you.

To display your phone number:

1. Press for Main Menu.

2. Press for Phone Book.

3. Press for My Phone #.

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Making and Answering Calls

Making Calls

Your PCS Phone offers many different ways to make calls, including PCS Voice Command (page 20) and using Call History (page 69).

To make a call using your keypad:

1. Make sure your phone is on.

2. Enter a phone number. If you make a mistake while

dialing, press and hold to erase the entire number.

3. Press .

4. When you’re finished, close the flip or press .

Tip : To redial your last outgoing call, press twice.

Tip: When making calls off the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network,

always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).

Answering Calls

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 digit.)

Your PCS Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:

䊳 The phone rings and/or vibrates.

䊳 The LED flashes.

䊳 The backlight illuminates.

䊳 The screen displays an incoming call message.

䊳 If available, the phone number of the caller is displayed.

䊳 If the phone number is in your Internal Phone Book, the

Phone Book entry’s name is displayed.

(page 155), Speed Dialing

to erase one digit at a time. Or, press

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Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled

To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled:

䡵 Press and then to answer the call. (See “Call

Guard” on page 49 for additional information.)

Note: If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.

Ending a Call

To disconnect a call when you are finished:

䡵 Close the phone or press .

Missed Call Notification

When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call Info is displayed on your screen. Press to return the call if a caller ID number is displayed.

To place a call from the Missed Call log:

1. Highlight the entry and press .

2. Press to dial the phone number.

Calling Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to 911 (dial and press

), even if your phone is locked or your account is

restricted.

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Using One/Two/Three Touch Speed Dialing

With this feature, you can automatically call Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 1-9, two key presses for locations 10-99, or three key presses for locations 100-300.

To use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 1-9:

䊳 Press and hold the appropriate key for a few seconds. The

display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Calling.”

To us e Two-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 10-99:

1. Press the first digit.

2. Press and hold the second digit for a few seconds. The

display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Calling.”

To us e Three-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 100-300:

1. Press the first digit.

2. Press the second digit.

3. Press and hold the third digit for a few seconds. The

display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Calling.”

Dialing Options

Dialing options are displayed when you enter numbers using the keypad.

Note: If less than four numbers are entered, the first choice in the menu

option is Speed Dial. When four or more numbers are entered, the following menu options are displayed.

To select an option press and the number on the keypad that corresponds with the desired choice.

䊳 (1) Talk is used to dial the phone number. (If you are

roaming and have the Call Guard feature activated, you must then press . See "To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:" on page 50.

䊳 (2) Save to save the phone number in your Internal

Book. See "Finding Internal Phone Book Entries" on

Phone page 75.

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