Samsung MM-A700 User Manual

Sprint PCS VisionSM Multimedia Phone MM-A700 by Samsung

XG23.07_LMa700_080404_D4

User’s Guide

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sprint PCS Account Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2A.Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Features of Your Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Displaying Your Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Making and Answering Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Missed Call Notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Finding a Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Abbreviated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Dialing From Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Selecting a Character Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Entering Numbers and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

2B.Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Sound Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Ringer Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Key Tone Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Selecting Tone Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Alert Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Application Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Silence All. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Display Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Changing the Text Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Changing the Display Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Changing the Phone’s Menu Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Location Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Airplane Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

TTY Use With Service From Sprint PCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Call Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Auto-Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

2C.Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Locking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Locking Picture/Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Calling in Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Erasing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Erasing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Erasing Pictures and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Resetting Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Resetting Your Picture/Video Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision

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Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Net Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Updating Your Sprint PCS Vision Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

2D.Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

2E.Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Menu Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

2F.Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Saving a Contact From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Erasing Call History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

2G.Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Adding a New Contact Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Finding Contact Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Adding a Phone Number to a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Dialing Sprint PCS Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

2H.Personal Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Using Your Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Adding an Event to the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Event Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Viewing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Erasing a Day’s Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Erasing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Erasing All Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Playing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Countdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Recording Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Reviewing and Erasing Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

2I. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

New Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Activating Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Call <Name or #> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Calling Nick Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Enabling/Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Adapting Digit Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Calling Numbers Not Stored in your Contact List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Using Choice Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Send Text <Name> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Lookup <Name> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Go to <App> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Check <Item> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Voice Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

2J.Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Creating Your Picture Mail

Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Camera Mode Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Sharing Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Sharing Picture Mail from Review/Share Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Sharing Picture Mail from Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Storing Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

In Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Saved to Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Online Albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Managing Picture Mail

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Using the Picture Mail Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Managing Online Picture Mail From Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone . .124

Sharing Online Picture Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Accessing Online Picture Mail Options From Your Phone. . . . . . . . . .125

Taking Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Taking a Video Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Sharing Video Clips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Built-in Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . 129

3A.Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Voicemail Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

New Voicemail Message Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Voicemail Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Clearing the Message Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Voicemail Menu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

3B.Sprint PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Your User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Launching a Vision Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Net Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Vision Connection Status and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Navigating the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Understanding Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Signing Up for Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Composing SMS Text Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Accessing SMS Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Accessing Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Game Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Accessing Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Accessing Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Using the Browser Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Sprint PCS Vision FAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

3C.Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . .169

Section 4: Safety Guidelines and

Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

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

Consumer Information on Wireless Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192

User’s Guide Proprietary Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192

4B.Terms & Conditions and Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . 193

Terms and Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Welcome to Sprint PCS

Sprint PCS 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 PCS, 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 PCS Nationwide Network, all your services – whether it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Picture Mail – will work the same.

This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new Sprint PCS Vision Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. If you have already reviewed the Guide to Activating and Using Your Phone, 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 Guide to Activating and Using Your Phone, go to Section One – Getting Started. This section provides all the info rm ation you ne ed to unlock yo ur phone, set up your vo ice mail, and much more. It also contains information on how to contact Sprint PCS if you have any questions about your service, wish to check your account balance, or want to purchase additional products or services.

Sprint PCS 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 PCS.

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:

 Section 1: Getting Started

 Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone

 Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features

 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service. The Table of Contents and Index will also help you quickly locate specific information.

You'll get the most out of your phone if you read each section. However, if you'd like to get right to a specific feature, simply locate that section in the Table of Contents and 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:

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.

Getting Started

Section 1

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 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 Customer Service 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 purchased your phone at a Sprint PCS 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 Guide to Activating and Using Your Phone included with your phone.

Unlocking Your Phone

To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:

1. Press to turn the phone on.

2. Select Unlock (right 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 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. If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

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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 .

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 enter your pass code)

, bypassing the need for you to

Note:

The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas.

For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using Voicemail” on page 131.

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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 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

When you visit us online, you can

 Review coverage maps

 Learn how to use voicemail

 Access your account information

 Purchase accessories

 Add additional options to your service plan

 Check out frequently asked questions

 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

 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:

www.sprintpcs.com.

 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:

 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:

 Press .

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

www.sprintpcs.com.

Note:

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 7

Sprint PCS Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate areas.

Section 2

Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone

Section 2A

Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: The Basics

In This Section

 Front View of Your Phone

 Viewing the Display Screen

 Features of Your Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia 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 Vision Multimedia Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. This section will guide you

through the basic functions and calling features of your phone.

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Front View of Your Phone

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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. Application Icons: These icons represent the menu structure of

the phone. By pressing the navigation key, you can select the desired function.

4. Display Screen: This screen displays all the information needed

to operate your phone.

5. Left Soft Key: Displays the first level or Main Menu of options.

6. OK Key: Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts

the highlighted choice in the menu. If you press once, the Pics. Video menu is displayed. If you press and hold, the camera is launched.

7. Volume Key: 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.

8. TALK Key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby

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

9. Voicemail Key: Press and hold to automatically dial your

voicemail.

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

for safe, convenient hands-free conversations.

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

characters.

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

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

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13. Power Interface Connector: The power interface connector is used

to plug in the charging accessories.

14. Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used to connect

any available accessory cables to your phone.

15. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to hear you

clearly when you are speaking to them.

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

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

17. BACK Key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in

text entry mode. When in a menu, press to return to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session.

18. END Key: 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. When you receive an incoming call, press to enter silent mode and mute the ringer.

19. Camera Key: Allows you to launch the Camera with the press of

a button.

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

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

21. Right Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through menus and

applications by selecting the choice available in the Right Soft Key Option.

22. Built-in Digital Camera/Camcorder: This is the lens used for the

camera/camcorder. It can be moved using the thumb wheel to the desired position prior to taking a picture or movie clip.

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

24. Vibrate/Ringer Indicator: This icon indicates that either ringer/

vibrate or just a ringer is selected.

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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:

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 that you have voicemail, text messages,

numeric pages, picture messages, video messages, or Sprint PCS Web Alert messages waiting. Press briefly to see a list of pending messages or press and hold to dial your voicemail box.

indicates that there is an unread message in the inbox.

indicates that the message has been read.

indicates that there is an unread urgent message in the

inbox.

Indicates that you have read the urgent message.

indicates that the message was sent.

indicates that the message failed to send.

indicates that you have a pending message.

indicates that the message is a draft.

Indicates that there is URL text contained in the text

message.

indicates that your message is locked.

indicates that the handset is in Camcorder mode.

indicates that the self-timer function is enabled. With the

self timer enabled, a set amount of time is required prior to taking a picture or recording a video.

indicates that the movie light is enabled. The movie light

is a bright spot light emitted from the rear of the handset to light up dark surroundings.

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indicates that the white balance has been set to Auto. This

automatically adjusts the white balance .

indicates that the white balance has been set to Sunny.

This is used for taking pictures or movies outdoors on bright sunny days.

indicates that the white balance has been set to Cloudy.

This is used for taking pictures or movies outdoors under cloudy conditions.

indicates that the white balance has been set to Tungsten.

This is used for taking pictures or movies indoors under normal lighting conditions.

indicates that the white balance has been set to

Fluorescent. This is used for taking pictures or movies indoors under fluorescent lighting conditions.

indicates that the white balance has been set to Manual.

This is used for taking pictures or movies indoors or outdoors using your own custom settings.

indicates that a picture or movie clip has been assigned a

function. An example may be Picture ID, Screen saver, or Incoming Call.

Press this softkey to start recording a movie clip.

indicates that a picture or movie clip has been uploaded

to an online album or folder.

indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is

active.

indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is

dormant or inactive.

indicates that you are receiving information.

indicates that you are sending information.

indicates that your phone is in vibrate mode.

shows your current battery charge strength.

(Icon shown fully charged.)

indicates that position location is active.

indicates that position location is inactive.

indicates that the TTY option is On.

indicates that your phone is roaming.

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indicates that your phone is in security mode.

indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.

indicates that the ringer is set at a level

between 1-8 or that 1-Beep is selected.

indicates that the ringer is turned Off.

indicates that a file (ringer, game, screen saver, java app,

etc.) has been downloaded to your phone.

Note:

Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by letting you know when you’re off the Sprint PCS Nationwide 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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External LCD

External LCD:

Time/Date is displayed in idle mode.

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.

shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully charged.) Icon is animated while charging.

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

indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.

indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1-8.

indicates that your phone is in vibrate mode.

indicates that TTY option is On.

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Features of Your Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone

Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone. The MM-A700 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-touse, 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:

 Dual-band tri-mode capability allows you to make and receive

calls while on the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network and to roam on other analog and 800 and 1900 MHz digital networks where Sprint PCS has implemented roaming agreements (

 Sprint PCS Vision

digital mode (

 Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging provide quick and

provides access to the wireless Internet in

page 141).

convenient text messaging capabilities (page 148).

 Sprint PCS Voice Command

lets you dial phone numbers by speaking someone’s name or the digits in their phone number (page 166).

 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 (

 The built-in organizer lets you schedule alerts to remind you of

important events (

 Contacts allows you to store 500 phone numbers (page 87).

 Built in Digital Camera/Camcorder allows you to send pictures

page 92).

page 151).

and movie clips to others.

page 56).

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Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning Your Phone On

To turn your phone on:

 Press .

Once your phone is On, it displays “Looking for Service” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.

If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to standby mode.

In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for Sprint PCS Service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned On).

Tip:

The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal.

Turning Your Phone 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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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. It provides up to 4 hours of continuous digital talk time (up to 1.5 hours in analog) or up to 9 days of continuous digital standby time (up to 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:

Tip:

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 LiIon battery:

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

an angle, making sure the plastic tab on the bottom of the battery is inserted into the matching slot in the phone.

2. Press down until the battery 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. Push the battery release latch up completely.

3. Using the side tabs, pull the top of the battery away from the

phone and remove.

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. If the battery charge is getting too low, the battery icon

) blinks and the phone sounds a warning tone.

(

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

Warning!

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Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.

Using the Desktop Charger

It is vital that you use only the Sprint 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.

 A red light on the desktop charger indicates that the battery

is charging.

 A green light on the desktop charger indicates that the

battery is at least 90 percent charged.

 A yellow light on the desktop charger indicates that 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.

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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 .

2. Highlight Settings and press .

3. Press to access Phone Number. (Your phone number

and Sprint PCS Vision User name information will be displayed.)

Note:

To access the phone’s main menu, press (Left Softkey) from standby mode. Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation key and pressing OK, or you can press the number corresponding to the menu item on your keypad.

Making and Answering Calls

Making Calls

Placing a call from your Sprint PCS Phone is as easy as making a call from any land-line phone. Just enter the number and press you’re on your way to clear calls.

To make a call using your keypad:

1. Make sure your phone is on.

2. Enter a phone number. (If you make a mistake while dialing,

press to erase one digit at a time. Press and hold to erase the entire number.)

3. Press . (To make a call when you are roaming and

Call Guard is enabled, press and then . See “Call Guard” on page 61.)

4. Press or close the phone when you are finished.

Tip:

To redial your last outgoing call, press TALK twice.

When making calls while roaming off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network, always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).

and

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