Samsung SPH-a660 User Manual

WJ23.06_LMa660_111203_F1

PCS Vision Phone
(SPH-a660)

User’s Guide

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Features of Your PCS Vision Phone Samsung SPH-a660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Displaying Your Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Making and Answering Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Missed Call Notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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

End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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

Finding a Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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

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

Dialing From the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three-Touch Speed Dialing. . . . . . . . . .25

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Selecting a Character Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Entering Numbers and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

2B.Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Sound Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Ringer Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Selecting a Key Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Selecting Tone Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Alert Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Silence All. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Display Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Changing the Text Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Changing the Display Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Changing the Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Changing the Phone’s Menu Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Location Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Airplane Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

TTY Use With PCS Service From Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Call Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Auto-Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

2C.Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Locking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Calling in Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Erasing the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Erase Downloads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Resetting Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Security Features for PCS Vision

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Enabling and Disabling PCS Vision Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Net Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Update Data Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

2D.Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

2E.Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Menu Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

2F.Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Erasing Call History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

2G.Using the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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

Finding Phone Book Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Adding a Phone Number to a Phone Book Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Editing a Phone Book Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

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

Secret Phone Book Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Dialing PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

2H.Personal Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Using Your Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Adding an Event to the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

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

Viewing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Erasing a Day’s Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Erasing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Erasing All Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Playing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

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

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

2I. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Activating Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

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

Enabling/Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

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

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

Enabling/Disabling Name Dial Choice Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

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

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

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

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

Reviewing and Erasing Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Section 3: PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

3A.PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Voicemail Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

New Voicemail Message Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Voicemail Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Clearing the Message Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Voicemail Menu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

3B.PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Getting Started With PCS Vision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Your User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Launching a PCS Vision Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Net Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Navigating the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Understanding Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Signing Up for Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Using PCS Short Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Composing PCS Short Mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Accessing PCS Short Mail Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Accessing Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Game Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Accessing Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Accessing Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Using the Browser Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Using PCS Business Connection Personal Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

PCS Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

3C.PCS Voice CommandSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Getting Started With PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Making a Call With PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Accessing Information Using PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . 140

4A.Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Getting the Most Out of Your Reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Consumer Information on Wireless Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

User’s Guide Proprietary Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

4B.Terms & Conditions and Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . 163

Terms and Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

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Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.

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Introduction

This User’s Guide introduces you to PCS Service and all the
features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:

⽧ Section 1: Getting Started

⽧ Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Vision Phone

⽧ Section 3: Using 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:

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.

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Getting Started

Section 1

Section 1A

Setting Up Service

In This Section

⽧ Getting Started With PCS Service

⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail

⽧ PCS Account Passwords

⽧ Getting Help

Setting up service on your new 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 PCS Service.

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Getting Started With 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 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 PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If none
of these work, call PCS Customer Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

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Setting Up Your Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your 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 PCS Vision Phone is activated.

To set up your voicemail:

1. Press and hold .

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 , 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 100.

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PCS Account Passwords

As a PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal
account information, your voicemail account, and your 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
Solutions. 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 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
more information on your voicemail password.

PCS Vision Password

If you have a PCS Vision Phone, you can set up a 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 PCS Customer Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS

(4727).

www.sprintpcs.com and to use when calling PCS Customer

www.sprintpcs.com.

page 4 for

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Getting Help

Visit Our Website

You can get up-to-date information on 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 PCS Customer Solutions

You can reach PCS Customer Solutions many different ways:

䢇 Dial on your PCS Phone

䢇 Sign on to your account at www.sprintpcs.com

䢇 Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers),

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

䢇 Write to us at PCS Customer Solutions, P.O. Box 8077,

London, KY 40742

SM

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 automated invoicing information:

䊳 Press .

Note:

This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.

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PCS Directory Assistance

You have access to a variety of services and information through
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 PCS Directory Assistance:

䊳 Press .

PCS Operator Services

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

Section 2

Your PCS Vision Phone

Section 2A

Your PCS Vision Phone: The Basics

In This Section

⽧ Front View of Your Phone

⽧ Viewing the Display Screen

⽧ Features of Your PCS Vision Phone

⽧ Turning Your Phone On and Off

⽧ Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger

⽧ Displaying Your Phone Number

⽧ Making and Answering Calls

⽧ Entering Text

Your PCS Vision 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. Display Screen: The display screen displays all the information

needed to operate your phone.

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

safe, convenient hands-free conversations.

5. OK/Voicemail Key: Pressing when navigating through a

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

6. One Touch Internet Access: Allows you to access the Web with the

press of a button. Press and hold to automatically launch the
Web b r o w s er.

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

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

characters.

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

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

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

any available accessory cables to your phone.

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

to plug in the charging accessories.

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13. Microphone: The microphone allows the other caller to hear you

clearly when you are speaking to them.

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

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

15. 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 a PCS Vision
session.

16. 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.

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

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

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

Press again to view the next menu page.

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

20. 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.

21. Position Location: This icon indicates that the position location

feature is active.

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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.)

means your phone cannot find a signal.

tells you a call is in progress.

indicates that you have voicemail and text
messages waiting. Press briefly to see a list of
pending messages or press and hold to dial
voicemail box.

indicates that data connection is active.

indicates that data 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 phone’s TTY option is on.

indicates that your phone is roaming.

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 1-Beep is selected.

indicates that the ringer is turned off.

indicates that something has been
downloaded to your phone.

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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 49.)

Features of Your PCS Vision Phone Samsung SPH-a660

Congratulations on the purchase of your PCS Vision Phone
(SPH-a660). This phone 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 PCS Network and to roam
on other analog and 800 and 1900 MHz digital networks where
Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (

䢇 PCS Vision

SM

provides access to the wireless Internet in digital

mode (page 110).

䢇 PCS Mail and PCS Short Mail provide quick and convenient text

messaging capabilities (

䢇 PCS Voice Command

page 117).

SM

lets you dial phone numbers by speaking

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

䢇 Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can be

downloaded to your phone to make your PCS Vision Phone as
unique as you are (

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

page 120).

important events (page 79).

䢇 The Phone Book allows you to store 300 entries, with up to six

phone numbers per entry (page 73).

page 49).

page 136).

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Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning Your Phone On

To turn your phone on:

䊳 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
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 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 PCS Vision 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 3.4 hours of
continuous digital talk time (1.6 hours in analog) or approximately
168 hours of continuous digital standby time (16 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. Pull the top of the battery away from the phone and remove.

Charging the Battery

Your 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-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 Travel Adapter

To use the travel adapter provided with your phone:

1. Plug the round end of the AC adapter into your phone and the

other end into the electrical outlet.

䡲 A red light on the phone lets you know the battery is

charging.

䡲 A green light indicates that the battery is at least

90 percent charged.

It takes approximately 4 hours to fully recharge a completely
rundown battery. With the Sprint-approved LiIon battery,
you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely
run down.

When the flip is open, an animated battery icon is displayed on the
screen. When the battery is completely charged, a green light is
displayed continuously.

Displaying Your Phone Number

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

To display your phone number:

䊳 Press to access Phone Info. Your phone number

and other information about your phone and account will
be displayed.

Note:

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To access the phone’s main menu, press (Menu) 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 PCS Phone is as easy as making a call from
any land line phone. Just enter the number and press and
you’re on your way to clear calls.

To make a call using your keypad:

1. Make sure your phone is on.

2. Enter a phone number. (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 54.)

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

Tip:

To redial your last outgoing call, press TALK twice.

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

You can also place calls from your PCS Phone by using PCS Voice
CommandSM (page 136), Speed Dialing numbers from your Phone
Book (page 25), and using your Call History listings (page 70).

Tip:

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To speed dial a phone number from standby mode, press and hold the
speed dial number. If the speed dial number is two digits, enter the first
digit, then press and hold the second digit. (For information on setting up
speed dial numbers, see “Assigning Speed Dial Numbers” on page 76.)
(This feature will not work when you are roaming off the Sprint
Nationwide PCS Network; when roaming you must dial using eleven
digits [1 + the area code + the seven-digit phone number.])

Answering Calls

To answer an incoming call:

1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming

calls go to voicemail.)

2. Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your

phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by
opening the phone or by pressing any number key. See “Call
Answer Mode” on

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

䢇 The phone rings or vibrates.

䢇 The LED flashes.

䢇 The backlight illuminates.

䢇 The screen displays an incoming call message.

If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Phone Book, the
phone book entry’s name is displayed. The caller’s phone number
may also be displayed, if available.

The following options are also available:

䢇 Press to quiet the ringer.

䢇 Press and hold the volume key to send the call to your

voicemail box.

Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled

Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges
when making or receiving calls while outside the Sprint Nationwide
PCS Network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming
Experience for more information about roaming.

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

page 41 for more information.)

䊳 Press to acknowledge roaming and then to answer

the incoming call. (See “Call Guard” on page 54 for additional
information.)

Note:

When your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to voicemail.

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Ending a Call

To disconnect a call when you are finished:

䊳 Close the phone or press .

Missed Call Notification

When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is
displayed on your screen.

To display the Missed Call entry:

䊳 Highlight the entry and press . (To dial the phone number,

press .)

Calling Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to 911 (dial and press ), even
if your phone is locked or your account is restricted.

In-Call Options

Select actions by pressing during a call. A list of features is
displayed that allows you to perform different actions during the
course of a call. The following options are available: (To select an
option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the
option and press

䢇 (1) Mute or UnMute allows you to mute or reactivate your phone’s

microphone.

䢇 (2) Call History checks your call log for Missed, Outgoing, and

Incoming calls. You can also erase the logs from this menu.

䢇 (3) Phone Book accesses the Phone Book menu options.

䢇 (4) 3-Way Call allows you to talk to two different people at the

same time. (For more information, see "Making a Three-Way Call"
on page 119.)

䢇 (5) Messaging allows you to check for voicemail and

notifications.

䢇 (6) Voice Memo allows you to record the current conversation.

(For more information, see
page 97.)

䢇 (7) Tools accesses the Tools menu options.

.)

"Reviewing and Erasing Memos" on

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䢇 (8) Phone Info displays the hardware/software version, Vision

Username, and PRL being used.

End-of-Call Options

After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is
not in your Phone Book, the phone number and the duration of the
call are displayed. The right softkey displays the Save option. Select
this option if you wish to add the new number to your Phone Book.
(See below for more information on“Saving a Phone Number”.)

Note:

The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as
No ID or Restricted.

Saving a Phone Number

Your PCS Vision Phone can store up to six phone numbers in each
of 300 Phone Book entries. Each entry’s name can contain 20
characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Phone Book entries
alphabetically. (For more information, see Section 2G: Using the
Phone Book on

To save a number from standby mode:

1. Enter a phone number.

2. Press .

3. Press again for Add New Entry.

— or—
Scroll through the phone book to select an existing name and
press

4. Use your navigation key to select a label (Home, Work, Mobile,

Pager, Fax, or No Label) and press

5. Enter a name for the entry using the numeric keys. Press to

change the entry method between T9 (English), Alpha, Symbol,
and Number. (See "Entering Text" on page 26.)

6. When finished entering the name, press to return to the

phone book entry.

7. Press to save the entry.

page 73.)

to add the additional number to the selected entry.

.

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Finding a Phone Number

You can search Phone Book entries for phone numbers that contain
a specific string of numbers.

To find a phone number:

1. Enter one to four numbers of the last four digits of a phone

number and press

or for Find. (A list of possible

matches is displayed.)

2. Select the desired entry and press .

3. To dial the number, press .

Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses

You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with
automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing
numbers.

There are two types of pauses available on your phone:

䢇 Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press .

䢇 2-Second Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after

two seconds.

Note:

You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine 2-second
and hard pauses.

To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:

1. Enter a phone number from standby mode.

2. Press and select Hard pause or 2-sec pause. Hard pauses are

displayed as a “P” and 2-second pauses as a “T”.

3. Enter additional numbers.

4. Press to dial the number.

— or—­Press (Save) to save the number in your internal
Phone Book.

Note:

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When dialing a number with a hard pause, press TALK to send the next
set of numbers.

Abbreviated Dialing

Abbreviated dialing allows you to enter a six-digit prefix for
commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is On,
you can enter the last four digits of any phone number that matches
the six digit prefix, and the number is dialed using the prefix
numbers with only the last four entered.

To set up abbreviated dialing:

1. Press for Main Menu.

2. Press for Settings.

3. Press for Others.

4. Press for Abbrev. Dial.

5. Press the navigation key up or down to select On and

press .

6. Input the six digit prefix and press to Save.

Making an Abbreviated Dial Call

To make a call:

1. Enter the last four digits of the prefix phone number.

2. Press for Abbrev. Dial.

Dialing From the Phone Book

To dial directly from a Phone Book entry:

1. Press the navigation key up to display your internal

Phone Book.

2. Scroll left or right to search by Name, Entry, or Group.

3. Highlight the desired option and press the navigation key

down.

4. Enter the first few letters of the entry’s name to locate the

desired entry.
— or —
Enter the entry number using the keypad.
— or —
Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired
group.

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5. Scroll to highlight the desired entry and press to make

the call.

Note:

If the desired entry contains more than one phone number, scroll left or
right to display the number you wish to call and press TALK to make the
call.

Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three-Touch Speed Dialing

You can store up to three hundred numbers in your phone’s speed
dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as
pressing a few buttons. With this feature, you can dial Speed Dial
entries using one key press for locations 1-9, two key presses for
locations 10-99, and three key presses for 100-300.

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

䊳 Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two sec-

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

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

1. Press the first digit.

2. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two

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

To use 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 approximately two seconds.

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

Note:

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Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming; when you are
roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you must always dial
using eleven digits (1 + area code + number).

Entering Text

Selecting a Character Input Mode

Your PCS Vision Phone provides convenient ways to enter words,
letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to
enter text (for example, when adding a Phone Book entry or when
sending PCS Mail and PCS Short Mail messages).

To change the character input mode:

1. When you display a screen where you can enter text,

press .

2. Select a character input mode:

䡲 T9 (English) to enter characters using predictive

T9 Text Input (see page 26).

䡲 Alpha to enter characters by tapping the keypad

(see page 27).

䡲 Symbol to enter symbols (see page 27).

䡲 Number to enter numbers (see page 27).

Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your PCS Vision Phone by
pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 (English) mode
when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on
page 26.)

T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word
database and creates a suitable word. (The word may change as you
type.) If the word you want does not display after you have entered
all the letters, press
selections. To accept a word and insert a space, press .

If you make a mistake, press to erase a single character. Press
and hold to delete an entire entry.

to scroll through additional word

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Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad

To enter characters by tapping the keypad, select the Alpha mode
(see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 26). Press the
corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.
By default, the first letter of a word is capitalized and following
letters are lowercase.

Characters scroll in the following order:

䢇 . , - ? ! ’ @ : / 1

䢇 A B C 2

䢇 D E F 3

䢇 G H I 4

䢇 J K L 5

䢇 M N O 6

䢇 P Q R S 7

䢇 T U V 8

䢇 W X Y Z 9

䢇 0

䢇 Space

䢇 Shift

After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the
next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a
different key.

Entering Numbers and Symbols

To enter numbers:

䊳 Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See

“Selecting a Character Input Mode” on

To enter symbols:

䊳 Select the Symbol mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input

Mode” on page 26.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate
key indicated on the display.

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page 26).

Section 2B

Controlling Your Phone’s Settings

In This Section

⽧ Sound Settings

⽧ Display Settings

⽧ Location Settings

⽧ Airplane Mode

⽧ TTY Use With PCS Service From Sprint

⽧ Phone Setup Options

Using the menu options available on your PCS Vision Phone, you can
customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.

This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to
best suit your needs. Take a few moments to review these options and
to adjust or add settings that are right for you.

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 28

Sound Settings

Ringer Types

Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can
assign ringer types to individual phone book entries, types of calls,
and types of messages.

䢇 Single Tones are non-polyphonic traditional style ring tones.

䢇 Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types.

䢇 Melodies includes a variety of standard musical melodies.

䢇 Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your phone.

(See “Downloading Ringers, Screen Savers and Games” on page
120 and “Ringers” on page 126.)

䢇 Vibrate alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others.

To select vibrate mode, press the volume key down while your
phone is in idle mode until Vibrate is selected.

Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls

Your PCS Vision Phone provides a variety of ringer options that
allow you to customize your ring and volume settings. These options
allow you to identify incoming calls by the ring.

To select a ringer type for voice calls:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Sounds.

3. Press for Ringer Type.

4. Press for Voice Calls.

5. Press for With Caller ID or for No Caller ID.

6. Press the navigation button left or right to select Single Tones,

Ring Tones, Melodies, or Downloaded ringers.

7. Press the navigation button down and then left or right to

select the desired Ringer.

8. Press to Save and exit.

Note:

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To access the phone’s main menu, press (Menu) 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.

Selecting Ringer Types for Messages

To select a ringer type for messages:

1. Press for Messaging.

2. Press for Settings.

3. Press for Message Alerts.

4. Press for Ty pe .

5. Press for Voicemail or for Text Messages.

6. Press the navigation button left or right to select Single Tones,

Ring Tones, Melodies, or Downloaded ringers.

7. Press the navigation button down and then left or right to

select the desired Ringer.

8. Press to Save and exit.

Selecting Ringer Types for Schedule

To select a ringer type for schedules:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Sounds.

3. Press for Ringer Type.

4. Press for Schedule.

5. Press the navigation button left or right to select Single Tones,

Ring Tones, Melodies, or Downloaded ringers.

6. Press the navigation button down and then left or right to

select the desired Ringer.

7. Press to Save and exit.

Selecting Ringer Type for Roam Ringer

To select a ringer type for roam ringer:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Sounds.

3. Press for Ringer Type.

4. Press for Roam Ringer.

5. Select Normal or Distinctive and press .

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Selecting a Key Tone

Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible
tones accompanying a key press. (Longer tone lengths may be better
for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated
systems.)

There are three different tones available:

䢇 Normal - Normal key beeps are heard when a button is pressed.

䢇 Piano - Piano polyphonic tones are heard when a key is pressed.

䢇 Beep - Polyphonic beep tones are heard when you press a key.

To select a key tone:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Sounds.

3. Press for Key Tone.

4. Press for Tone Type.

5. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired

tone type.

6. Press to Save.

Key Tone Volume

To adjust the key tone volume:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Sounds.

3. Press for Key Tone.

4. Press for Tone Level.

5. Press the navigation key right to increase or left to decrease the

volume.

6. Press to Save.

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Selecting Tone Length

Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible
tones accompanying a key press. Longer tone lengths may be better
for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated
systems.

To select a key tone:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Sounds.

3. Press for Tone Length.

4. Select Short or Long and press .

Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings

You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and
your environment.

To adjust the ringer, key beep, or earpiece volume:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Sounds.

3. Press for Ringer Volume.

4. Press for Calls or for Alarms.

5. Press the navigation key left or right until the desired volume

level is selected and press

to Save and exit.

Tip:

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You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece
volume during a call) by using the volume key on the side of your phone.

Alert Notification

Your PCS Phone can alert you with an audible tone when you
change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, or when a
call has been connected.

The different actions available are:

䢇 Minute Beep - An alert tone is sounded every minute that you are

connected.

䢇 Service - An alert tone is sounded when you come in or out of

your coverage area.

䢇 Connect - An alert tone is sounded when you are initially

connected.

䢇 Sig. Fade Tone - An alert tone is sounded when the signal fades

and the connection is lost.

䢇 Power On/Off - An alert tone is sounded when your phone is

powered On or Off.

䢇 Flip Sound - An alert is sounded when the flip is opened or

closed.

To enable or disable alert sounds:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Sounds.

3. Press for Alerts.

4. Press:

䡲 for Minute Beep.

䡲 for Service.

䡲 for Connect.

䡲 for Sig. Fade Tone.

䡲 for Power On/Off.

䡲 for Flip Sound.

5. Select On or Off using the navigation key and press .

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Silence All

There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely.
The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds
without turning your phone off.

To activate Silence All:

䊳 Press and hold the volume key down in standby mode.

(The screen will display “Off.”)

To deactivate Silence All:

䊳 Press the volume key up repeatedly to select a desired

volume level.

Display Settings

Changing the Text Greeting

The text greeting can be up to twelve characters and is displayed on
your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to display a
custom greeting or you may display your PCS User Name on the
phone’s screen.

To display or change your custom greeting:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Display.

3. Press for Greeting.

4. Select Custom using the navigation key and press .

5. Press and hold to clear the existing greeting.

6. Use the numeric keypad to enter a new custom greeting. (See

"Entering Text" on page 26.)

7. Press to Save and exit.

Note:

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To access the phone’s main menu, press (Menu) 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.

To display your PCS User Name as your greeting:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Display.

3. Press for Greeting.

4. Select User Name using the navigation key and press .

5. Select Yes to confirm and press .

Changing the Backlight Time Length

The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and
keypad are backlit after any key press is made.

To change the backlight setting:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Display.

3. Press for Backlight.

4. Press for Main Display, for Keypad, for

Pwr Save Mode.

5. Use the navigation key to select Flip Open, 30 seconds,

15 seconds, 8 seconds for the Main Display. Flip Open, 30
seconds, 15 seconds, 8 seconds, or Off for Keypad; or On or Off

for Pwr Save Mode.

6. Press to Save.

Note:

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 35

Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times.

Changing the Display Screen

Your new PCS Vision Phone offers options for what you see on the
display screen when in standby mode.

To change the display images:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Display.

3. Press for Screen Saver.

4. Press for Local Image or for Downloads.

5. Press the navigation key left or right to display Eagle, World

Tim e, Calendar, Launch Pad, or Digital Clock in local image
mode.

6. Press to Save.

Changing the Contrast

You can adjust your screen’s contrast (brightness) to suit your
surroundings.

To adjust the display’s contrast:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Display.

3. Press for Contrast.

4. Press the navigation key left or right to select Lowest, Low,

Med, High, or Highest.

5. Press to Save.

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Changing the Phone’s Menu Style

Your PCS Phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on
your display screen.

To select the display’s menu style:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Display.

3. Press for Menu Style.

4. Press the navigation key up or down to select Camera

or Nature and press .

Location Settings

Your PCS Vision Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use
in connection with location-based services that may be available in
the future.

The Location feature allows the network to detect your position.
Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone
except 911.

Note:

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 37

Even if the Location feature is enabled, no service may use your location
without your express permission.

To enable your phone’s Location feature:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Others.

3. Press for Location. (A brief explanation will display. Use

your navigation key to scroll through to read the entire text.)

4. Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off.

5. Press to Save.

When the Location feature is on, your phone’s standby screen will
display the icon. When Location is turned off, the icon will
display.

Airplane Mode

Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features,
such as Games, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an
airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data
is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send
or receive any calls or access online information.

To set your phone to Airplane Mode:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Airplane Mode. (A brief explanation of Airplane

Mode will display.)

3. Press to continue.

4. Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off and

press

While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen will display
“Phone off.”

.

TTY Use With PCS Service From Sprint

A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone), is a telecom­munications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of
hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to
communicate by telephone.

Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check
with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports
digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY device will
connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone's headset
jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact
your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.

When establishing your PCS Service, please call PCS Customer
Solutions via the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by
first dialing
number: 866-727-4889.

. Then provide the state TRS with this

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 38

To turn TTY Mode on or off:

1. Press . (A brief explanation of

TTY Mode will display.)

2. Press again to continue.

3. Press the navigation key up or down to select Enable TTY or

Disable TTY and press .

Note:

In TTY Mode when your headset is plugged in, your phone will display
the TTY access icon.

If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected
to the headset jack may be impaired.

IMPORTANT
NOTICE:

911 Emergency Calling

Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by
other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services
(TRS), analog cellular, and land line communications. Wireless
TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety
answering points (PSAPs) rendering some communications
unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related to TTY
equipment or software used by PSAPs. This matter has been
brought to the attention of the FCC, and the wireless industry and
PSAP community are currently working to resolve this.

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 39

Phone Setup Options

Shortcut

Your phone offers you the option of assigning shortcut keys to
favorite or often-used functions. Pressing the navigation key in the
proper direction in standby mode will launch your personally
designated shortcuts.

To assign a shortcut key:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Launch Pad.

3. Press for Up Key, for Down Key, for Left Key, or

for Right Key.

4. Press the navigation key up or down to select one of the

following functions:

䡲 Phone Book

䡲 Voi c e M e m o

䡲 Scheduler

䡲 Voi c e D i a l

䡲 Ringer Type

䡲 Downloads

䡲 Display

䡲 Alarms

䡲 Calculator

䡲 Web

5. Press to Save.

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Call Answer Mode

You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone,
whether you want to be required to press , to press any number
key, or simply to open the phone.

To set call answer mode:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Others.

3. Press for Call Answer and select one of the following:

䡲 Any Key

䡲 Tal k K ey

䡲 Flip Open

4. Press to Save.

Auto-Answer Mode

You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls
when connected to an optional hands-free car kit.

To set Auto-Answer mode:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Others.

3. Press for Auto Answer.

4. Press the navigation key up or down to select Ye s or No.

5. Press to Save.

Display Language

You can choose to display your PCS Phone’s onscreen menus in
English or in Spanish.

To assign a language for the phone’s display:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Others.

3. Press for Language.

4. Press the navigation key up or down to select English or

Español.

5. Press to Save.

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 41

Section 2C

Setting Your Phone’s Security

In This Section

⽧ Accessing the Security Menu

⽧ Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature

⽧ Restricting Calls

⽧ Erasing the Phone Book

⽧ Resetting Your Phone

⽧ Using Special Numbers

⽧ Security Features for PCS Vision

By using the security settings on your PCS Vision Phone, you receive
peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize

you with your phone’s security settings. With several options available,
you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs.

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Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 42

Accessing the Security Menu

All of your phone’s security settings are available through the
Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the
Security menu.

To access the Security menu:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Security.

3. Enter your lock code. (The security menu is displayed.)

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 Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature

Locking Your Phone

When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or
make calls to 911, PCS Customer Solutions, or special numbers.

To lock your phone:

1. From the Security menu, press for Lock Phone.

2. Highlight Lock Now and press .

To Lock on Power-Up

1. From the Security menu, press for Lock Phone.

2. Using the navigation key, select On Power-Up and

press .

Unlocking Your Phone

To unlock your phone:

1. Press .

2. Enter your lock code.

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 43

Changing the Lock Code

To change your lock code:

1. From the Security menu, press for Change Lock.

2. Enter your new lock code and press .

3. Re-enter your new lock code and press .

Calling in Lock Mode

You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in
lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Using Special
Numbers” on page 45.)

To place an outgoing call in lock mode:

䊳 To call an emergency number, special number, or PCS Customer

Solutions, enter the phone number and press

.

Restricting Calls

There may be occasions when you want to limit the numbers your
phone can call or from which it can receive calls. You can use the
Restrict Calls setting to do just that. (The Restrict Calls setting does
not apply to 911 or PCS Customer Solutions.)

You can select between the following options:

䢇 Allow all - Allows all calls to be made without any restrictions.

(Default setting.)

䢇 PBook Only - Allows you to call only the entries saved in the

phone book. You can receive incoming calls from anyone.

䢇 Special# Only - Allows you to call only the three numbers stored

in the Special# section in the Security menu. You can receive
incoming calls from anyone.

To restrict calls:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Others.

3. Press for Restriction and enter the lock code using the

keypad.

4. Press for Outgoing Call.

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 44

5. Press the navigation key up or down to select Allow all, PBook

Only, or Special# Only and press .

Note:

Restricted incoming calls are forwarded to voicemail.

Using Special Numbers

Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as
being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special
numbers even if your phone is locked.

You can save three special numbers in addition to your Phone Book
entries (the same number may be in both directories).

To add or replace a special number:

1. From the Security menu, press for Special #.

2. Select entry one, two, or three and press .

3. Enter the number using the keypad.

4. Press to Save.

Note:

There are no Speed Dial options associated with special numbers.

Erasing the Phone Book

You can quickly and easily erase all of the contents of your
Phone Book.

To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Phone Book:

1. From the Security menu, press for Erase Pbook.

2. Press the navigation key up and select Yes .

3. Press .

4. Press the navigation key up again to confirm and

select Yes .

5. Press to permanently delete.

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 45

Erase Downloads

Erase Downloads deletes all saved downloaded content from the
phone, including games, ringers, screen savers, and applications.

To erase your downloads:

1. From the Security menu, press for Erase Downloads.

2. Press the navigation key up and select Yes .

3. If you are certain you wish to erase all downloaded content,

press .

Resetting Your Phone

Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the
ringer types and display settings. The Phone Book, Call History,
Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected.

To reset your phone:

1. From the Security menu, press for Reset Phone.

2. Press the navigation key up and select Yes .

3. Press .

4. Press the navigation key up again to confirm and

select Yes .

5. Press to reset.

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 46

Security Features for PCS Vision

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Enabling and Disabling PCS Vision Services

You can disable PCS Vision services without turning off your phone;
however, you will not have access to all PCS Vision services, including
Web and messaging. Disabling PCS Vision will avoid any charges
associated with PCS Vision services. While signed out, you can still
place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice
services. You may enable PCS Vision services again at any time.

To disable PCS Vision services:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Vision.

3. Press for Enable/Disable Vision.

4. Read the PCS information message and press .

5. Select Disable Vision or Enable Vision and press to Save.

Net Guard

The Net Guard option allows you to be prompted each time you
connect to PCS Vision services. When you access Vision, a screen is
displayed with the following two choices:

䢇 Connect

䢇 Always Auto-Connect

If you select Connect, you are connected to PCS Vision services and
you are prompted again the next time you sign in. If you select
Always-Auto-Connect, you are connected automatically each time
you sign in to PCS Vision services.

To set Net Guard:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Vision.

3. Press for Net Guard.

4. Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off.

5. Press to Save.

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 47

Update Data Profile

The data profile keeps all your username and login information
which allows you to connect to PCS Vision services. It may become
necessary to update the profile to maintain peak efficiency.

To update your profile:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Vision.

3. Press for Update Data Profile.

Your phone will connect to the browser and update your Vision
profile. When the update is finished, the idle screen is displayed.

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Section 2D

Controlling Your Roaming Experience

In This Section

⽧ Understanding Roaming

⽧ Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode

⽧ Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard

Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Your new dual-band/tri-mode

PCS Vision Phone works anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS
Network and allows you to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800
MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented roaming agreements
with other carriers.

This section explains how roaming works as well as special features
that let you manage your roaming experience.

Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience 49

Understanding Roaming

Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen

Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and whether your phone is operating
in analog or digital mode. The following chart indicates what you’ll
see depending on where you’re using your phone.

Roaming
Indicator

Sprint Nationwide PCS Network

Other Digital Networks

Analog Networks Analog Roam

Analog Indicator

Tip:

Note:

Remember, when you are using your phone off the Sprint Nationwide
PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code +
number).

Unless your PCS Service Plan includes roaming, you will pay a higher
per-minute rate for roaming calls.

Roaming on Other Digital Networks

When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call quality and
security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls
on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. However, you may not be
able to access certain features, such as PCS Vision.

Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience 50

Roaming on Analog Networks

When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar
quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some
features, such as PCS Vision and PCS Voice Command, will be
unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access
voicemail. If you are accustomed to PCS Service, you may notice
some of the following differences when using analog service:

䢇 You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out, and

dropped calls.

䢇 Some features which are standard on the enhanced

Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, such as call waiting,
PCS Vision, and direct international dialing, are unavailable.

䢇 Though callers can leave voicemail messages while you are

roaming, you will not receive notification until you return to the
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. (See “Checking for Voicemail
Messages While Roaming” on

䢇 There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and cloning)

page 52).

that exist with conventional analog services today.

䢇 Your battery’s charge will deplete more quickly and you will

need to recharge it more often when you use your phone for
analog roaming.

Note:

If you’re on a call when you leave the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network
and enter an area where roaming is available (whether digital or
analog), your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you
think PCS Service is available, turn your phone off and on again to
reconnect to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.

When using your phone in analog mode, the phone may feel warm. This
is normal for analog operation.

Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience 51

Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming

When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you
will not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages.
Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically
check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming
service area for an extended period of time.

To check your voicemail while roaming:

1. Dial 1+area code+your PCS Phone Number.

2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press .

3. Enter your pass code at the prompt and follow the voice

prompts.

When you return to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, voicemail
notification will resume as normal.

Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience 52

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode

Your PCS Phone allows you to control your ability to roam.
By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which
signals your phone accepts.

Set Mode

Choose from three different settings on your dual-band/tri-mode
phone to control your roaming experience.

To set your phone’s roam mode:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Others.

3. Press for Roaming.

4. Press for Set Mode.

5. To select an option, highlight it and press .

䡲 Automatic: This setting seeks PCS Service. When

PCS Service is unavailable, the phone searches for an
alternate system.

䡲 Analog: This setting forces the phone to seek an analog

roaming system. The previous setting (Sprint or Automatic)
is restored the next time the phone is turned on.

䡲 Sprint: This setting allows you to access the enhanced Sprint

Nationwide PCS Network only and prevents roaming on other
networks.

Note:

Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience 53

To access the phone’s main menu, press (Menu) 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.

Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard

Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off
the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network: the onscreen roaming icon and
Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming
charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a
roaming call. (This additional step is not required when you make or
receive calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.)

To turn Call Guard on or off:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Others.

3. Press for Roaming.

4. Press for Call Guard.

5. Highlight On or Off and press .(A message confirming your

choice will display briefly.)

Note:

Reminder:

Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience 54

Voice Dialing and Speed Dialing are not available when you are roaming
with Call Guard enabled.

To place roaming calls with Call Guard on:

1. From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit

number and press . (You can also initiate a call from the
Phone Book, Call History, or Messaging.)

2. A message is displayed indicating that roaming rate applies.

Press

To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:

1. Press . (A message will appear notifying you that roaming

charges will apply.)

2. Press to accept and answer the call.

to place the call.

If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps
to make and receive roaming calls, even if you have selected the
Analog setting (see page 53).

Section 2E

Navigating Through Menus

In This Section

⽧ Menu Navigation

⽧ Menu Structure

⽧ Viewing the Menus

Every function and feature of your PCS Vision Phone (Samsung SPH-a660)
can be accessed through an onscreen menu. This section is a road map

to using your PCS Vision Phone. Please take a few moments to learn
your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.

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Menu Navigation

The navigation key on your PCS Vision Phone allows you to scroll
through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the
menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times.

To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or
down. If you are in a first-level menu, such as Settings, you may also
navigate to the next or previous first-level menu by pressing the
navigation key right or left.

Menu Structure

Selecting Menu Items

As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted.
Select any numbered option by simply pressing the corresponding
number on the phone’s keypad. You may also select any item by
highlighting it and pressing

For example, if you want to view your last incoming call:

1. Press for Call History.

2. Press for Incoming Calls.

Backing Up Within a Menu

To go to the previous menu:

.

䊳 Press .

To return to standby mode:

䊳 Press .

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Viewing the Menus

Menu Diagram

The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure.

1: Call History

1: Missed Calls
2: Outgoing Calls
3: Incoming Calls
4: Erase History

1: Missed Calls
2: Outgoing Calls
3: Incoming Calls
4: All Calls

2: Phone Book

1: Find

1: By Name
2: By Group

3: By Entry
2: Add New Entry
3: Group Setting

1: Family

2: Friends

3: Colleague

4: VIPs
4: My Phone #
5: Services

1: Account Info

2: Customer Care

3: Dir Assist

3: Messaging

1: Send Message
2: Inbox
3: Outbox
4: Draft
5: Email
6: Voicemail
7: Settings

1: Display Popup

1: On
2: Off

2: Sending Options

1: Priority

1: Normal

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2: Call Back #

3: Canned Messages

1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message.
2: Call me
3: Where are you?
4: Can you pick up
5: Meet me at
6: Let’s get lunch.
7: The meeting has been cancelled.
8: I’ll be there at
9: What time does it start?
10: I love you!
11: User edit
12: User edit
13: User edit
14: User edit
15: User edit
16: User edit
17: User edit
18: User edit
19: User edit
20: User edit

4: Message Alerts

1: Volume
2: Type

3: MSG Reminder

5: Save in Outbox

1: Yes
2: No

6: Auto Delete

1: Yes
2: No

4: Web
5: Downloads

1: Games

1: Get New

2: Urgent

1: Yes
2: No

1: Voicemail
2: Text Messages

1: Off
2: Once
3: Every 2 min

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2: Tetris Demo

3: Bejeweled

4: Fox Football
2: Ringers

1: Get New
3: Screen Savers

1: Get New
4: Applications

1: Get New

2: The Weather Channel

3: RealOne Trial

6: Tools

1: Voice Memo

1: Record

2: Review

3: Erase All

1: Yes

2: No
2: Today
3: Scheduler
4: World Time
5: Alarm Clock

1: Alarm #1
2: Alarm #2

3: Alarm #3
6: Task List
7: Memo Pad
8: Calculator
9: Countdown
0: Set Time (displayed when there is no time information.)

7: Settings

1: Display

1: Menu Style

1: Camera
2: Nature

2: Screen Saver

1: Local Image

1: Eagle
2: World Time
3: Calendar
4: Launch Pad
5: Digital Clock

2: Downloads

3: Incoming Call

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1: With Caller ID

2: No Caller ID

4: Greeting

1: User Name
2: Custom

5: Backlight

1: Main Display

2: Keypad

3: Pwr Save Mode

6: Contrast

1: Lowest
2: Low
3: Med
4: High
5: Highest

7: Service Light

1: On
2: Off

2: Sounds

1: Ringer Volume

1: Calls
2: Alarms

2: Ringer Type

1: Voice Calls

2: Schedule
3: Roam Ringer

1: No Image
2: Downloads

1: No Image
2: Downloads

1: Flip Open
2: 30 seconds
3: 15 seconds
4: 8 seconds

1: Flip Open
2: 30 seconds
3: 15 seconds
4: 8 seconds
5: Off

1: On
2: Off

1: With Caller ID
2: No Caller ID

1: Normal

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2: Distinctive

3: Alerts

1: Minute Beep

1: On
2: Off

2: Service

1: On
2: Off

3: Connect

1: On
2: Off

4: Sig. Fade Tone

1: On
2: Off

5: Power On/Off

1: On
2: Off

6: Flip Sound

1: On
2: Off

4: Key Tone

1: Tone Type

1: Normal
2: Piano
3: Beep

2: Tone Level

5: Tone Length

1: Short
2: Long

6: App. Volume

1: Sound
2: Vibrator

1: On
2: Off

3: Vision

1: Enable/Disable Vision

2: Net Guard

1: On
2: Off

3: Update Data Profile
4: Voice Dial

1: Adapt Digits

2: Reset Digits

1: Yes

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2: No

3: Set Active

1: Talk Only
2: Talk and Flip

4: Choice List

1: Digit Dial

1: Yes
2: No

2: Name Dial

1: Yes
2: No

3: Name Lookup

1: Yes
2: No

5: Help
5: Security

1: Lock Phone

1: Unlocked
2: On Power-Up

3: Lock Now
2: Change Lock
3: Special #

1: Empty

2: Empty

3: Empty
4: Erase Pbook

1: Yes

2: No
5: Erase Downloads

1: Yes

2: No
6: Reset Phone

1: Yes

2: No

6: Airplane Mode

1: On
2: Off

7: Launch Pad

1: Up Key

1: Phone Book

2: Voice Memo

3: Scheduler

4: Voice Dial

5: Ringer Type

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6: Downloads

7: Display

8: Alarms

9: Calculator

10: Web
2: Down Key

1: Phone Book

2: Voice Memo

3: Scheduler

4: Voice Dial

5: Ringer Type

6: Downloads

7: Display

8: Alarms

9: Calculator

10: Web
3: Left Key

1: Phone Book

2: Voice Memo

3: Scheduler

4: Voice Dial

5: Ringer Type

6: Downloads

7: Display

8: Alarms

9: Calculator

10: Web
4: Right Key

1: Phone Book

2: Voice Memo

3: Scheduler

4: Voice Dial

5: Ringer Type

6: Downloads

7: Display

8: Alarms

9: Calculator

10: Web

8: Others

1: Abbrev. Dial

1: On

2: Off
2: Restriction

1: Outgoing Call

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1: Allow all
2: PBook Only
3: Special# Only

3: Call Answer

1: Any Key

2: Talk Key

3: Flip Open
4: Auto Answer

1: Yes

2: No
5: Language

1: English

2: Español
6: Roaming

1: Set Mode

1: Automatic
2: Analog
3: Sprint

2: Call Guard

1: On
2: Off

7: Location

1: On

2: Off
8: Game Pad

1: Get Device

2: Key Remap

1: Cursor Key

1: Up Key

2: Down Key
3: Left Key
4: Right Key

2: Fire Key

1: A Key

1: Up Key

2: Down Key
3: Left Key
4: Right Key
5: WEB Key
6: OK Key
7: Talk Key
8: Back Key
9: End Key
10: Menu Key
11: #1 Key

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12: #2 Key
13: #3 Key
14: #4 Key
15: #5 Key
16: #6 Key
17: #7 Key
18: #8 Key
19: #9 Key
20: #0 Key
21: Star Key
22: Pound Key
23: Launching

2: B Key

1: Up Key

2: Down Key
3: Left Key
4: Right Key
5: WEB Key
6: OK Key
7: Talk Key
8: Back Key
9: End Key
10: Menu Key
11: #1 Key
12: #2 Key
13: #3 Key
14: #4 Key
15: #5 Key
16: #6 Key
17: #7 Key
18: #8 Key
19: #9 Key
20: #0 Key
21: Star Key
22: Pound Key
23: Launching

3: C Key

1: Up Key

2: Down Key
3: Left Key
4: Right Key
5: WEB Key
6: OK Key
7: Talk Key
8: Back Key
9: End Key

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10: Menu Key
11: #1 Key
12: #2 Key
13: #3 Key
14: #4 Key
15: #5 Key
16: #6 Key
17: #7 Key
18: #8 Key
19: #9 Key
20: #0 Key
21: Star Key
22: Pound Key
23: Launching

4: D Key

1: Up Key

2: Down Key
3: Left Key
4: Right Key
5: WEB Key
6: OK Key
7: Talk Key
8: Back Key
9: End Key
10: Menu Key
11: #1 Key
12: #2 Key
13: #3 Key
14: #4 Key
15: #5 Key
16: #6 Key
17: #7 Key
18: #8 Key
19: #9 Key
20: #0 Key
21: Star Key
22: Pound Key
23: Launching

3: Other Key

1: Start Key

1: Launching

2: WEB Key
3: OK Key
4: Talk Key
5: Back Key
6: End Key

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9: Phone Info

InUse Menu

1: Mute/Unmute
2: Call History
3: Phone Book
4: 3-Way Call
5: Messaging
6: Voice Memo
7: Tools
8: Phone Info

7: Menu Key
8: #1 Key
9: #2 Key
10: #3 Key
11: #4 Key
12: #5 Key
13: #6 Key
14: #7 Key
15: #8 Key
16: #9 Key
17: #0 Key
18: Star Key
19: Pound Key

2: Menu Key

1: Launching

2: WEB Key
3: OK Key
4: Talk Key
5: Back Key
6: End Key
7: Menu Key
8: #1 Key
9: #2 Key
10: #3 Key
11: #4 Key
12: #5 Key
13: #6 Key
14: #7 Key
15: #8 Key
16: #9 Key
17: #0 Key
18: Star Key
19: Pound Key

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Section 2F

Managing Call History

In This Section

⽧ Viewing History

⽧ Call History Options

⽧ Making a Call From Call History

⽧ Saving a Phone Number From Call History

⽧ Prepending a Phone Number From Call History

⽧ Erasing Call History

The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your
PCS Vision Phone, and missed calls. This section guides you through

accessing and making the most of your Call History.

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Viewing History

You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last
20 phone numbers (or Phone Book entries) for calls you placed,
accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and
easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the
beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the
bottom of the list.

Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and Phone
Book entry name (if the phone number is in your Phone Book).
Duplicate calls (same number and type of call) may only appear
once on the list.

To view a Call History entry:

1. Press for Call History.

2. Press for Missed Calls. (The Missed Calls list will display.)

- or ­Press for Outgoing Calls. (The Outgoing Calls list will
display.)

- or ­Press for Incoming Calls. (The Incoming Calls list
will display.)

3. To view an entry, highlight it and press .

Note:

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To access the phone’s main menu, press (Menu) 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.

Call History Options

For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight
a Call History entry and press . This feature displays the time,
date, and duration of the call. By pressing , you can select from
the following options:

䢇 Ta lk

䢇 Save, Show Entry

䢇 Prepend

䢇 Erase

Tip:

You can also view the next Call History entry by pressing the navigation
key right or view the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left.

Making a Call From Call History

To place a call from Call History:

1. Press for Call History.

2. Select Missed Calls , Outgoing Calls , or

Incoming Calls .

3. Highlight the entry you want to call and press to dial the

number

Note:

You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No ID or
Restricted.

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Saving a Phone Number From Call History

Your PCS Phone can store up to 300 Phone Book entries. Phone
Book entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers and each
entry’s name can contain 20 characters.

To save a phone number from Call History:

1. Press for Call History.

2. Highlight the desired entry in the Missed, Outgoing, or

Incoming call history and press .

3. Press to save the number.

—or—
Press (Save) to save the number.

4. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the entry. (See

"Saving a Phone Number" on page 22.)

After you have saved the number, the new Phone Book entry is
displayed. (See “Phone Book Entry Options” on page 74.)

Note:

You cannot save phone numbers already in your Phone Book or from
calls identified as No ID or Restricted.

Prepending a Phone Number From Call History

If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be
outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by
prepending the number.

To prepend a phone number from Call History:

1. Press for Call History.

2. Highlight the desired entry in the Missed, Outgoing, or

Incoming call history and press .

3. Press to Prepend the number.

4. Use the keypad to enter the desired numbers.

5. Press to call.

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Erasing Call History

To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options”
on page 70.

To erase Call History:

1. Press for Call History.

2. Press for Erase History.

䢇 Press to erase Missed Calls.

䢇 Press to erase Outgoing Calls.

䢇 Press to erase Incoming Calls.

䢇 Press to erase All Calls.

3. Using the navigation key, highlight Yes and press .

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Using the Phone Book

In This Section

⽧ Adding a New Phone Book Entry

⽧ Finding Phone Book Entries

⽧ Phone Book Entry Options

⽧ Adding a Phone Number to a Phone Book Entry

⽧ Editing a Phone Book Entry’s Phone Number

⽧ Assigning Speed Dial Numbers

⽧ Editing a Phone Book Entry

⽧ Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry

⽧ Secret Phone Book Entries

⽧ Dialing PCS Services

Section 2G

Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with
people and information, you’re ready to explore your phone’s more
advanced features. This section explains how to use your phone’s

Phone Book and helps you make the most of your contacts and time
when you are trying to connect with the important people in your life.

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Adding a New Phone Book Entry

Your PCS Phone can store up to 300 Phone Book entries.
Phone Book entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers and
each entry’s name can contain 20 characters.

To add a new entry:

1. Enter a new phone number and press .

2. Press for Add New Entry.

3. Select the Ty p e using the navigation key and press .

4. Enter the name using the keypad and press .

5. Press to Save.

After you have saved the number, the new Phone Book entry is
displayed. (See “Phone Book Entry Options” on

page 74.)

Finding Phone Book Entries

There are several ways to display your Phone Book entries: by name,
by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial recognition.
Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries
from the Phone Book menu.

Finding Names

To find Phone Book entries by name:

1. Press for Phone Book.

2. Press for Find.

3. Press the navigation key left or right to search by Name, Entry,

or Group.

4. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the navigation

key down.

5. Enter the first few letters or entry # to locate the desired entry.

6. Scroll to highlight the name. To call the entry, press .

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Finding Speed Dial Numbers

To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations:

1. Press for Phone Book.

2. Press for Find.

3. Press the navigation key to the right until By Entry is

highlighted.

4. Enter the entry or speed dial location number.

Finding Group Entries

To find entries designated as part of a group:

1. Press for Phone Book.

2. Press for Find.

3. Press the navigation key to the right until By Group is

highlighted.

4. Press the navigation key down once to highlight the group

selection. Press the navigation key left or right to select the
desired group.

Adding a Phone Number to a Phone Book Entry

To add a phone number to an entry:

1. Press for Phone Book.

2. Press for Find.

3. Select the desired entry and press .

4. Press to edit the entry.

5. Press the navigation key down until the desired label is

selected and press to edit.

6. Enter the phone number using the keypad and press .

7. Press to Save.

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Editing a Phone Book Entry’s Phone Number

To edit an entry’s phone number:

1. Press for Phone Book.

2. Press for Find.

3. Select the desired entry and press .

4. Press the navigation key down until the desired phone number

is selected and press to edit.

5. Press and hold to erase the entire number or press once

to erase just the last number.

6. Enter the new number using the keypad and press .

7. Press to Save.

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers

Your phone can store up to 300 phone numbers in speed dial
locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial
numbers, see “Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three Touch Speed
Dialing” on

Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new Phone
Book entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry,
or when you edit an existing number.

To assign a Speed Dial number to a new phone number:

1. Add a phone number to a new or to an existing Phone Book

2. Highlight Entry and press .

3. Press the navigation key left/right or enter an available speed

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entry (see “Adding a New Phone Book Entry” on page 74 or
“Adding a Phone Number to a Phone Book Entry” on page 75).

dial location using the keypad and press

.

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Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry

You can assign a ringer type to a Phone Book entry so you can
identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on
page 29.)

To select a ringer type for an entry:

1. Press for Phone Book.

2. Press for Find.

3. Select the desired entry and press .

4. Press to edit the entry.

5. Press the navigation key down until Name Ringer is selected

and press to edit.

6. Press the navigation key to the right and highlight the desired

Ringer Category.

7. Press the navigation key down.

8. Press the navigation key to the left or right to highlight and

listen to the desired Ringer and press .

9. Press to Save.

Secret Phone Book Entries

You can hide an entry’s phone number(s) and require your lock
code to edit the entry by making it secret. The entry name is still
displayed, but the entry’s phone numbers are replaced with
“(SECRET)”.

To make an entry secret:

1. Press for Phone Book.

2. Press for Find.

3. Select the desired entry and press .

4. Press to edit the entry.

5. Press the navigation key down until Secret is selected.

6. Press the navigation key left or right to select On or Off and

press for Save.

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7. Press the navigation key left or right until Secret-ON is

displayed in the Secret field and press to Save.

To make an entry public:

1. Display a Phone Book entry.

2. Press to edit the entry.

3. Enter your lock code.

4. Press the navigation key down until Secret is selected.

5. Press the navigation key left or right until Secret-OFF is

displayed in the Secret field and press

to Save.

Tip:

If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your
Social Security number or your PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If none of
these work, call PCS Customer Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

Dialing PCS Services

Your Phone Book is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various
PCS Services.You must be in digital mode to access PCS Services.

To dial a service:

1. Press for Phone Book.

2. Press for Services.

䡲 Press for Account Info.

䡲 Press for Customer Care.

䡲 Press for Dir Assist.

3. Press .

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Section 2H

Personal Organizer

In This Section

⽧ Using Your Phone’s Scheduler

⽧ Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock

⽧ Using Your Phone’s Notepad

⽧ Using Your Phone’s Tools

Your PCS Vision Phone is equipped with several personal information
management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. This

section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a
time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts,
schedules, and commitments. It takes productivity to a whole new level.

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Using Your Phone’s Scheduler

Adding an Event to the Scheduler

Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of
important events.

To add an event:

1. Press for Tools.

2. Press for Scheduler.

3. Press for Add New.

4. Enter the event description using the keypad and

press .

5. Enter the Start Time and Date using the keypad. (Press for

AM or for PM.)

6. Enter the End Time and Date using the keypad.

7. Press the Navigation key left or right and select one of the

following:

䡲 No Alarm

䡲 On Time

䡲 10min before

䡲 30min before

䡲 1Hr before

8. Press to Save.

Note:

To access the phone’s main menu, press (Menu) 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.

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Event Alerts

There are several ways your PCS Phone alerts you of scheduled
events:

䢇 By playing the assigned ringer type.

䢇 By illuminating the backlight.

䢇 By flashing the LED.

To select the ringer:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Sounds.

3. Press for Ringer Type.

4. Press for Schedule.

5. Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired ringer

category.

6. Press the navigation key down and then left or right to select

the desired ringer or melody.

7. Press to Save.

Viewing Events

To view your scheduled events:

1. Press for Tools.

2. Press for Today. (A list of the events scheduled for the day

are displayed.)

Erasing a Day’s Events

To erase a scheduled day’s events:

1. Press for Tools.

2. Press for To da y.

3. Press to Erase All.

4. Highlight Ye s using the navigation key and press

to confirm.

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Erasing Events

To delete individual events:

1. Press for Tools.

2. Press for Scheduler.

3. Highlight the desired day of the event being deleted.

4. Press for View.

5. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired

event.

6. Press to Erase the event.

7. Highlight Yes with the navigation key and press to confirm.

Erasing All Events

To delete all scheduled events:

1. Press for Tools.

2. Press for Scheduler.

3. Press for Erase All.

4. Highlight Yes with the navigation key and press to confirm.

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Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock

Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple
alarm capabilities.

To use the alarm clock:

1. Press for Tools.

2. Press for Alarm Clock.

3. Press , , or to select an Alarm.

4. Press the navigation key left or right and select On.

5. Press the navigation key down once and enter the alarm time.

(Press for AM or for PM.)

6. Press the navigation key down once to select the desired

ringer. Cycle through the ringers by pressing the navigation
key left or right.

7. Press the navigation key down once to select the alarm

frequency. Press the navigation key left or right and select one
of the following options:

䡲 Daily

䡲 Once

䡲 Mon to Fri

䡲 Sat & Sun

8. Press to Save.

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Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad

Your PCS Phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose
and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized.

To compose a note:

1. Press for Tools.

2. Press for Memo Pad.

3. If there are no existing memos, the New Memo screen is

automatically displayed. If there is a memo already saved, press

for Add New.

4. Enter up to 64 characters in the memo and press

to Save. (See "Entering Text" on page 26.)

To read a saved note:

1. Press for Tools.

2. Press for Memo Pad.

3. Highlight the desired memo using the navigation key and press

to view.

To delete saved notes:

1. Press for Tools.

2. Press for Memo Pad.

3. Highlight the desired memo using the navigation key and press

for Erase.

4. Select Yes and press to confirm the deletion.

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Using Your Phone’s Tools

In addition to helping your be more efficient and organized, your
PCS Vision Phone offers useful and entertaining tools.

Playing Games

To play a game on your PCS Phone:

1. Press for Downloads.

2. Press for Games.

3. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired

game and press

to play.

Note:

You can also use download games to your PCS Vision Phone.
(See “Games” on page 123.)

Using the Calculator

Your phone comes with a built-in calculator function.

To use the calculator:

1. Press for Tools.

2. Press for Calculator

3. Enter a number with the keypad. (Press to insert a

decimal point and/or to make the number negative or
positive.)

4. Press the navigation key:

䡲 Left - Subtract

䡲 Right - Multiply

䡲 Up - Add

䡲 Down - Divide

5. Enter the next number using the keypad.

6. Press to view the results.

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World Time

World Time displays what time it is in twenty-four different time
zones around the world together with one or more major cities,
states, regions, or countries in a time zone.

To access world time:

1. Press for Tools.

2. Press for World Time.

3. Press the navigation key left, right, up, or down to display the

different time zones.

4. Press to turn DST (Daylight Savings Time) On

or Off.

Countdown

Countdown allows you to enter a future date and time into the
phone and then see the amount of days, hours, and minutes until
that time is reached.

To set up a new countdown:

1. Press for Tools.

2. Press for Countdown.

3. If there are no existing countdowns, the New Countdown

screen is automatically displayed. If there is already a
countdown entered, press

4. Enter a name using the keypad and press .

5. Enter the Input time and date values and press to Save.

To view a countdown:

1. Press for Tools.

2. Press for Countdown.

3. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired

countdown and press .

for Add New.

Tip:

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When viewing an existing countdown, press the navigation key left or
right to cycle between the other countdown entries.

Section 2I

Using Your Phone’s Voice Services

In This Section

⽧ Activating Voice Recognition

⽧ Using Digit Dial

⽧ Using Name Dial

⽧ Using Name Lookup

⽧ Recording Voice Memos

Your PCS Vision Phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your
voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone.

This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice­activated dialing and managing voice memos.

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Activating Voice Recognition

Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common
functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training
required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the
pre-designated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone
of voice to perform the desired function.

To activate voice recognition:

1. Press the navigation key left or press and hold .

2. The phone prompts you to say a voice command. Wait for the

beep and then say one of the following commands:

䡲 Digit Dial

䡲 Name Dial

䡲 Voice Memo

䡲 Phone Book

䡲 My Phone #

䡲 Status

When it recognizes one of these commands, the phone launches the
associated application. If the phone does not hear a command
within approximately eight seconds, it de-activates voice
recognition without taking any action.

Note:

If you want to use a different button to activate voice recognition, press

for Launch Pad. On this menu, you can change button
assignments, including the button used to launch "Voice Dial," which is
the voice recognition application.

Status Information Chart

When you activate the Status function, the following information is
given:

䡲 Coverage

䡲 Signal Strength

䡲 Battery Status

The chart listed below gives the values available for each choice.

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Coverage

No Coverage - When handset is scanning.

Sprint Coverage - Handset in on a non-roam system.

Digital Roam - Handset is on a digital roam system.

Analog Roam - Handset is on a analog roam system.

Signal Strength

Battery Status

High - Number of bars displayed in the battery icon is 3.

Medium - Number of bars displayed in the battery icon is 2.

High - Number of bars displayed is 4.

Good - Number of bars displayed is 2/3.

Low - Number of bars displayed is 0/1.

No Signal - Handset is scanning for system.

Low - Number of bars displayed in the battery icon is 1.

Empty - Low battery alert.

Using Digit Dial

Digit Dial allows you dial any valid 7 or 10 digit North American
phone number by speaking the number naturally, without pausing
between the digits.

Tips for using Digit Dial:

䢇 Digit Dial works best in quieter environments.

䢇 When saying a number, speak at a normal speed and say each

digit clearly. There is no need to pause between digits.

䢇 The phone recognizes the digits one, two, three, four, five, six,

seven, eight, nine, zero, and oh. The phone does not recognize
numbers such as "one eight hundred" for "1-800." Instead, say
"one-eight-zero-zero."

䢇 The phone recognizes only valid 7 or 10 digit North American

phone numbers.

䢇 If your phone does not usually recognize you correctly when

you are using Digit Dial, try adapting Digit Dial to your voice,
which can significantly improve accuracy for some speakers.

"Adapting Digit Dial" on page 91 for details.)

(See

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To place a call using Digit Dial:

1. Activate voice recognition by pressing the navigation key left.

The phone prompts you for a command.

2. Say Digit Dial. The phone prompts you to say the number.

3. Say a valid 7 or 10 digit North American phone number

naturally and clearly.

Note:

If desired, you can say the number "1" before the number. This is not
required; the call is made both ways.

4. If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by the correct

number, say "Yes ." You can also select the correct number
from those displayed on the screen by pressing on the
correct number. The phone will then dial
the number.

5. If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by an incorrect

number, say No. If there are other alternatives, the phone will
prompt you with the next one. You can also press the
navigation key up or down to select the correct number from
the Choice List, and then press

Note:

In some cases, the phone might ask you to repeat a number. Make sure
that the number is a valid 7 or 10 digit North American phone number,
and then say the number again. If the number isn't valid, or if the phone
still doesn't understand the number on the second try, it will not place
a call.

to dial.

Enabling/Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists

You can customize whether the Digit Dial feature displays the list of
top voice recognition choices or automatically dials the first
number, without displaying a choice list.

To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Voice Dial.

3. Press for Choice List.

4. Press for Digit Dial.

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5. Press the navigation key up or down to select Ye s or No and

press .

Adapting Digit Dial

Digit Dialing is speaker independent, which means that no training
or adaptation is required. Some users with heavy accents or unusual
voice characteristics may find difficulty in achieving high accuracy
with speaker independent Digit Dialing, so the Adapt Digits feature
allows users to dramatically improve the digit accuracy through
adaptation. Users who get acceptable digit recognition accuracy will
find no additional benefit to performing the Adapt Digit adaptation.

After you adapt Digit Dial, your phone will be customized to your
voice. Other people will not be able to use Digit Dial on your phone
unless they reset the phone to factory defaults.

Note:

ONLY adapt Digit Dial if the system is frequently mis-recognizing your
speech. You can always restore the system to its original factory setting.

Adaptation involves recording several digit sequences to teach the
system your voice. The adaptation process takes about 3 minutes.

Tips for adapting Digit Dial:

䢇 Adapt digits in a quiet place.

䢇 Make sure you wait for the beep before starting to speak.

䢇 Speak clearly, but say each digit sequence naturally.

䢇 If you make a mistake while recording a sequence of digits, or if

there is an unexpected noise that spoils the recording, you can
say or select No when the prompt asks, “Did the recording
sound OK?”. You will then be prompted to re-record the
sequence.

To adapt Digit Dial to your voice:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Voice Dial.

3. Press for Adapt Digits.

4. The phone displays the first digit sequence. When you are

ready to start recording, press

. The phone prompts you to

say the first sequence of digits.

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5. Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal

tone of voice. The phone plays back your recording and asks
you if the recording sounds "OK."

6. If the recording sounds OK (no mistakes, and no background

noises), say Ye s. If you need to re-record the digits to fix any
problems, say No. The phone then prompts you to say the
digits again. Wait for the beep, and then record the digits
again. Repeat this step until you are satisfied with the
recording.

7. After confirming that the recording sounds OK, repeat the

recording process with the next set of digits. After six sets of
digits, the phone will ask you whether you want to do more
adaptation. Answer Yes .

8. Repeat steps 4-8 for another six sets of digits. After the sixth set

of digits, you will be half way through the session and the
phone asks “More Adapatation?” Select OK to continue for six
more sets of digits, or press

for partial adapation. When
you are finished with a full session, you will reach a screen that
reads, “Adaptation Complete.”

Note:

It is recommended that you perform the complete adaptation of Digit Dial
at least once to achieve the maximum benefit of this feature. If a partial
adaptation is performed, you can always return later and resume the
process from the half way point.

Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation

To erase any adaptation and reset Digit Dial to its original state:

1. Press for Settings.

2. Press for Voice Dial.

3. Press for Reset Digits.

4. Press the navigation key up or down button to select Ye s and

press .

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