Samsung SPHA700 Users Manual
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SPH-A700
Welcome to Sprint
Sprint built the largest all-digital, all-CDMA nationwide network from the ground up for clearer calls, reaching more than 230 million people. We built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone: clear sound, private conversations and time-saving features.
And Personal Communications Services® can do something even more far-reaching – simplify your life. Our advanced technology is designed to grow with your communications needs so that one day you’ll be able to rely entirely on your PCS Phone to stay connected.
This guide will introduce you to our technology and your new PCS Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. Since you’re probably anxious to start using your phone, we
encourage you to immediately flip to Section One – Getting Started With PCS Service. This section provides all the information
you need to quickly activate your phone, set up your voicemail and much more. It also contains information on how to contact
PCS should you have questions about service, want to purchase additional products or services, or just check your account balance. Thank you for choosing PCS.
Table of Contents
Getting Started With PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Turning Your Phone ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting Started With PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Understanding This User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting to Know Your PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Highlights and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Closed View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Command Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Display Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using and Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Understanding How Roaming Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply (Call Guard) . . . . . . . . . 15 Setting Ringer for Roaming Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Silencing the Ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Call Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Missed Call Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Incoming Call Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Three-Way Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Forwarding Your Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Navigating Through Menus and Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Working Within the Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Entering Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Viewing Call History (Incoming, Outgoing and Missed) . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using Your Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Adding a New Entry to Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Finding Internal Phone Book Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Internal Phone Book Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Adding a Phone Number to an Existing Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Editing Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 My PCS Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Dialing PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Managing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Knowing When You Have Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Message Ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Web Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 PCS Wireless Web Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Web Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Erasing All Wireless Web Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Experiencing PCS Wireless Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
PCS Wireless Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
PCS Wireless Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Launching Wireless Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using PCS Wireless Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 My PCS Wireless Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using PCS Wireless Web Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Using AOL Instant Messenger Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Using PCS Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Signing Up for PCS Wireless Web Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting Up a PCS Wireless Web Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Downloading Games, Ringers, Images and Applications . . . . . . . . . .49
Downloading New Game, Sound, Image or Application . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Using Downloaded Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Using Downloaded Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using Downloaded Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using Downloaded Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using the Voice Services of Your PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Using Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
How to Access the Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Task List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Countdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Set Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Changing Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Web Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Message Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Airplane Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Using Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Taking a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Review a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . ……… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Review a Picture in Wallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Selecting Your Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Accessory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 How To Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . 77 Owner's Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 User Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Terms and Conditions & Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Terms and Conditions of Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
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Getting Started With PCS Service
In This Section
.Turning Your Phone ON and OFF
.Getting Started With PCS Service
.Setting Up Your Voicemail
.Getting Help
.Understanding This User Guide
This section walks you through the step-by-step basics of
setting up service for your PCS phone, including
unlocking and activating your phone, setting up your voicemail and how to contact PCS for assistance.
Once you have completed this section, you’re ready to explore the advanced features of your new phone.
Turning Your Phone ON and OFF
Turning Your Phone ON
To turn your phone on, press <End> for approximately two seconds.
Once your phone is ON, it displays “Looking for Service (??)” indicating 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, the Power Save mode is automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to Standby mode.
In the 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 mode helps to conserve your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal.
Turning Your Phone OFF
Press <End> for two seconds.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off.
Getting Started With PCS Service
Determine If Your Phone Is Already Activated
If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a
store, it probably has been activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone.
If your phone is not activated, please refer to your Start Here Brochure for easy step-by-step instructions.
Unlocking Your Phone
Follow these steps to unlock your phone:
1.Press and hold <End> to turn the phone on.
2.Press <Menu>.
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 Care at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Activating Your Phone
To activate your phone, follow the directions in the Start Here Brochure that was included with your phone. Or visit
and activate your phone online.
Setting Up Your Voicemail
(Pls cfm the procedure!!! )
All unanswered calls to your PCS phone are
automatically transferred to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your
PCS voicemail box and personal greeting as soon as your PCS phone is activated.
To set up voicemail:
1.Press and hold <OK> .
2.Follow the system prompts to create your pass code, record your greeting, record your name announcement and choose whether to activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature that lets you press one key to access messages and bypasses the need for you to enter your pass code).
Note:
The voicemail setup process may vary in certain affiliate areas.
Getting Help
Visit Our Web Site
Stop by ….to get up-to-date information on
PCS. You can also:
.Review coverage maps
.Learn how to use voicemail
.Access your account information
.Purchase accessories
.Add additional options to your service plan
.Check out frequently asked questions
.And much more
PCS Customer Care
PCS Customer Advocates are available to assist you 24
hours a day, seven days a week. Simply dial 1-888-211-4PCS (4727) from any phone or press <*> <2> <Talk> from your activated PCS phone while on the PCS Nationwide Network.
Tip:
If you need to reach PCS Customer Care while you are off the PCS Network, dial 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Once you dial PCS Customer Care, you can access a number of helpful account services through our automated
Customer Care line. By following the voice prompts, you’ll be able to learn more about PCS Products and Services, get
PCS coverage by zip code or request a copy of your invoice.
Tip:
If you have a question regarding the operation of your PCS
phone, dial 1-888-211-4PCS (4727) from another phone so you can use your PCS phone while speaking with Customer Care.
When you call PCS Customer Care to get help, you may need to tell your phone’s version. Your phone can give you information about the version.
To view the phone’s version:
1.From Standby mode, press <Menu> for the Main menu.
2.Press Settings, 9 for Phone Info. You can see the phone’s software and hardware version.
3.After viewing, press <Back> to return to the previous screen.
Receiving Automated Billing Information
For your convenience, your phone gives you free access to billing information on your PCS account. This
information includes balance due, payment received, billing cycle and the amount of minutes used since your last billing cycle. Follow these steps to access this information:
1.Press <*> <4> <Talk>.
2.Follow the voice prompts to receive the information you want.
Note:
This service may not be available in all affiliate markets.
PCS Directory Assistance
PCS Directory Assistance provides a variety of services, including residential, business and government listings; assistance with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; hotel, restaurant and shopping information and major local event information. There is a per call charge and you will be billed for airtime.
.Press <4> <1> <1> <Talk>.
PCS Operator Services
PCS Operator Services can provide assistance in placing collect calls or calls billed to a local telephone calling card or a third party.
.Press <0> <Talk>.
Note:
PCS Operator Services may not be available in all affiliate markets.
Understanding This User Guide
This user guide introduces you to our technology and all the advantages of your new PCS phone through easy-to-follow instructions.
.Sections break down categories of information to progressively take you all the way from learning the basics to using the most advanced phone features.
.Tips highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone.
.The Index helps you find specific information quickly.
We know that your time is valuable and that’s why we’ve designed this guide to be used in a building block format or in stand-alone sections. 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, you’ll be able to locate the specific section using the colored tabs. Follow the instructions in that section and you’ll be ready to use your phone in no time.
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Getting to Know Your PCS Phone
In This Section
.Highlights and Features
.Closed View of Your Phone
.Front View of Your Phone
.Command Keys
.Display Screen Icons
.Using and Charging the Battery
Your PCS phone is packed with features that simplify
your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. We know that
you’re anxious to start using it, so this section will give you a quick introduction to your new phone. The easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through the basics of the most common features of your phone and you’ll be on your way to using it in no time.
Don’t forget the other chapters in this guide. They’re filled with information about the capabilities and benefits of your new PCS phone. They include detailed step-by-step instructions that
familiarize you with all the features and explain how to customize your phone to meet your specific needs.
Highlights and Features
Congratulations on the purchase of your phone (SPH-A700). This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and offers many significant features:
.Dual-band capability provides access to other PCS CDMA and analog cellular networks where PCS has
implemented roaming agreements. For further information see "Understanding How Roaming Works".
. PCS Wireless Web Browser provides access to the wireless Internet in digital mode. For further information see "PCS Wireless Web Browser".
.PCS Wireless Web Mail, AOL Instant Messenger SMService and PCS Wireless Web Short Mail provide quick and convenient text messaging capabilities. For further information see "Using PCS Wireless Web Mail".
.PCS Wireless Web Connection offers wireless
modem capabilities for your personal computer in digital
mode. For further information see "Signing Up for PCS Wireless Web Updates".
PCS Voice Command lets you dial phone numbers
by speaking someone’s name or the digits in their phone number. For further information see "Using PCS Voice Command".
.User friendly, menu driven access to features and options.
.The phone’s “flip” cover can be set to answer an incoming call when opened.
.The backlit display screen makes it effortless to read the display in low light environments and at night.
.An Internal Phone Book with 250 number capacity.
.There are several methods of calling numbers previously stored in the Internal Phone Book.
.A Planner function allows the scheduling of events, the ability to create “To Do Lists”, set timers and alarms.
.Voice activated dialing with 10 locations.
.T9 predictive text entry for simplicity in entering names and events into both the Internal Phone Book and Planner.
.Vibrate mode announces incoming calls and messages without disturbing people around you.
.A choice of melodies can be used instead of ringer types.
Closed View of Your Phone
Front View of Your Phone
Command Keys
<Menu> Displays the first page of the Main menu options on your phone. Press the key again to display the next
page.
<Navigation> This key is referred to in this User Guide as “Navigation key.” Surroundings this key are
up/ down/ left/ right. While in a menu, press
the navigation key up, down, left or right to scroll through the list and menus. Pressing this key in when navigating through menus accepts the highlighted choice in the menus.
Pressing the key 1 for two seconds automatically dials your voicemail.
The navigation keys also provide a shortcut to predefined functions from Standby mode. You can change the functions preassigned to the navigation keys.
<Talk> Place or receive a call. In Standby mode, press the key once to enter the Outgoing call log. If you press and
hold the key down you will initiate Voice Dial.(???)
<Back> Deletes characters from the display. When in a menu, press to return to the previous menu.
<End> Ends a call. Press and hold this key to turn your phone On or Off. When in a menu, it returns the phone to
Standby mode and cancels your input.
<0>~<9> Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and characters. <Up> <Down> (On the left side of your phone) Adjust the ringer volume in Standby mode (with the flip open). Adjust
the voice volume during a call. In a menu, scroll up or
down to navigate through the menu options.
Display Screen Icons
The following icons may appear at the top of your phone screen.
.shows your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal.
.indicates your phone cannot find a signal.
. indicates a call is in progress.
. indicates you are “roaming” off the PCS Nationwide Network.
. indicates you are “roaming” off the PCS
. indicates you have set an alarm to ring at a specified time.
. indicates your phone is in Vibrate mode.
. indicates you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, or PCS Web Alert messages waiting. Press briefly to
see a list of pending messages or press and hold to dial voicemail box.
. shows your current battery charge strength. The more black bars you see, the greater the charge.
Using and Charging the Battery
Battery Capacity
Your PCS phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides approximately 2.9 hours of continuous digital talk time (1 hour in analog) or approximately 168 hours of continuous digital standby time (15 hours in analog).
Approximately five minutes before the battery charge level gets too low to operate the phone, the battery sensor will let you know by blinking an empty battery icon ( ), sounding an audible alert and displaying a warning message. If you continue to operate the phone without charging, the phone will turn off automatically (after a three to five minute delay). If this happens, your call will end.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode and Browser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
Tip: Be sure to charge your phone’s battery and watch your indicator to ensure your levels are okay.
Installing the Battery
Your PCS phone comes with a LiIon battery. Follow these steps to install it:
1.Place the battery on the back of the phone with the top of the battery about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch from the battery latch.
2.Gently push the battery toward the top of the phone until it snaps into place.
Removing the Battery
To remove your battery for charging or for another reason, follow these easy steps:
1.Make sure the power is off by pressing and holding <End> so you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages.
2.Press the battery release latch and slide the battery away from the latch.
3.Lift the battery away from the phone.
Charging the Battery
Your PCS phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should charge the battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone.
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. 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 gets too low, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the phone sounds a warning tone.
Always use a PCS-approved desktop charger, travel charger or cigarette lighter adapter to charge your battery.
Warning! Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
Using the Travel Adapter
Plug the connector of the supplied travel adapter into the serial connector at the bottom of your phone, and then into the AC wall outlet.
When the travel adapter is plugged in and charging the phone, the phone displays a charging light and the battery icon starts to blink. The phone can still be used while it is plugged into the travel adapter, but this will cause the phone to charge more slowly. To quickly charge the phone, turn the power off.
Using the Dual-Slot Desktop Charger
You can purchase an optional dual-slot desktop charger from the local PCS Centers.
To use the desktop charger:
1.Plug the desktop charger’s power cord into a wall outlet.
2.Insert the phone (with the battery installed) into the front slot of the charger.
Or, insert the battery alone into the rear slot.
The LED on the front of the dual-slot desktop charger indicates the following:
. A red light indicates the battery is charging.
. A green light indicates the battery is at least 90 percent charged.
. A yellow light indicates that the battery is operating at a temperature that is too high or too low, or that there is a poor connection. Make sure the phone is resting in the charger slot.
It generally takes about four hours to fully recharge a completely discharged battery. With the PCS-approved LiIon battery,
it is practical to recharge the battery before it becomes completely discharged.
To get the quickest charge for any battery:
. Turn the phone off.
. Put the phone with the battery attached, into the front slot of the charger.
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Understanding Roaming
In This Section
. Understanding How Roaming Works
. Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode
. Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply (Call Guard)
. Setting Ringer for Roaming Calls
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you’re off
the PCS Nationwide Network. Your new dual-band PCS phone works anywhere on the PCS Nationwide
Network and allows you to roam on analog and digital networks virtually anywhere in the U.S. where compatible wireless service is available.
This section explains how roaming works as well as special features that let you manage your roaming experience.
Understanding How Roaming Works
Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the 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.
Tip: Remember, when you’re using your phone off the PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number.) Note: You will pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.
Roaming on Other Digital Networks
When you’re roaming on other digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls while on the PCS Network. You may not be able to access certain calling features, such as PCS Wireless Web.
Roaming on Analog Networks
When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some calling features, such as PCS Wireless
Web, may be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls.
You will experience a few differences including:
. You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out and dropped calls.
. Some calling features which are standard on the PCS Network, such as Call Waiting, PCS Wireless Web and direct international dialing, are unavailable.
. There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and cloning) that exist with conventional analog services today.
. Your battery needs recharging sooner when you use your phone for analog roaming.
Tip: If you’re on a call when you leave the 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 PCS Nationwide Network.
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode
Your PCS phone allows you to control your ability to
roam. By using the Roaming menu option, you determine which signals your phone accepts.
Set Mode
Choose from three different settings on your dual-band mode phone to control your roaming experience:
1.Press <Menu> for the Main menu.
2.Press <7> for Settings and then <8> for Others. and <7> for Roaming
3.Press <1> for Set Mode. Using the navigation key, scroll to
select:
. Automatic: This setting seeks PCS Service. When PCS Service is unavailable, it searches for an alternative system. .
. Roaming only: This setting forces the phone to seek an analog and a digital roaming system. The previous setting is restored
the next time the phone is turned on.
….: This setting allows you to select the PCS Nationwide Network only and prevents roaming on other networks.
4. Press <OK> to Save.
Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply (Call Guard)
In addition to the roaming icon, Call Guard alerts you when roaming charges apply. This feature makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by reminding you when you make or receive roaming calls. It also requires you to take additional steps before placing or answering a roaming call. These additional steps are not required when you make or receive calls while on the PCS Nationwide Network.
To turn the Call Guard feature on or off:
1.Press <Menu> for the Main menu.
2.Press <7> for Settings and then <8> for Others. and <7> for Roaming
3.Press <2> for Call Guard. Wait briefly until a message
prompt displays and then disappears from the display screen.
4. Select On or Off, and press <OK>.
. If the On option is chosen, an extra step is required to make or take roaming calls.
. If the Off option is chosen, no extra step is required to make or take roaming calls.
To place the roaming calls with the Call Guard on:
1. From the Standby mode, dial 1+ area code + the seven-digit number. (You can also initiate a call from the Internal Phone Book,
Call History or PCS
Web Messages) and press <Talk>.
2. A message is displayed indicating that roaming rate applies. Press <1> to place the call.
To answer incoming roaming calls with the Call Guard on: Remember 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.
To set the time and date in Analog mode:
The time and date are set automatically by the PCS
network. If you are outside your coverage area and are in analog mode, the time and date are not automatically updated. To set the time and date in analog mode, see "Set Time".
Setting Ringer for Roaming Calls
You can select a distinctive ringer type for incoming roaming calls.
1.Press <Menu> for the Main menu.
2.Press <7> for Settings and then <2> for Sounds.
3.Press <2> for Ringer Type and then <4> for Roam Ringer.
4.Press the navigation key left or right to choose Distinctive or
Normal.
5. Press <OK>.
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Making and Answering Calls
In This Section
. Making and Answering Calls
. Silencing the Ringer
. Adjusting Volume
. Call Menu Options
. Using the Speakerphone
. Missed and Incoming Call Notifications
. Calling Emergency Numbers
. Using PCS Voice Command
. Using Caller ID
. Responding to Call Waiting
. Three-Way Calling
. Forwarding Your Calls
Your PCS phone gives you different options for placing
calls, so you can use the method that works best for you. Once you learn the basics here, the possibilities are endless.
Making Calls
Your PCS phone offers many different ways to make calls, including PCS Voice Command ("Using …PCS
Voice Command"), Speed Dialing ("Using One/Two/ Three Speed Dialing") and using Call History
("Viewing Call History (Incoming, Outgoing and Missed)" ).
Making 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 <Back> to erase one digit at a time. Press and hold <Back> to erase the entire number.)
3.Press <Talk>. (To make calls when you are roaming, and Call Guard is enabled, press <1> to acknowledge Roaming
rates. For further information see "To place the roaming calls with the Call Guard on)
4.When you’re finished, press <End> or close the flip to
complete the call.
Tips:
•To redial your last outgoing call, press <Talk> to view the phone number. Press <Talk> again to dial.
•When making calls off the PCS Network, always dial using
11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).
Four-Digit Dialing
Your phone has the ability to find and dial 4-digits of any phone number stored in the Phonebook.
To call someone stored in your Phonebook by entering four
digits of their phone number:
1.From Standby mode, enter four digits of any phone number stored in the Phonebook.
2.Press <Talk>.
Note: If more than one number is found with the same last four digits, use the navigation key to scroll up or down to the desired entry. When the
desired number is highlighted, press .
Or:
To dial four digits without the 4-digit dial feature interfering:
1.From Standby mode, enter four digits.
2.Press <Option> <2> for 4-Digit Dial.
Using One/Two Speed Dialing
With this feature, you can automatically call the numbers stored in your internal Phonebook using one key press for locations 1- 9, or two key presses for locations 10-99.
To use One-Touch Dialing for the Phonebook entries 2-9:
1.Press and hold the appropriate key for two seconds. The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Connecting.”
To use Two-Touch Dialing for the Phonebook entries 10-99:
1.Press the first digit.
2.Press and hold the second digit for two seconds. The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Connecting.”
Answering Calls
1.Make sure your phone is on. If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.
2.When your phone rings, press <Talk>. (To answer incoming calls when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled press <1> For further information see "To answer incoming
roaming calls with the Call Guard on:".)
3.To disconnect the call, press <End> briefly.
Silencing the Ringer
When the phone rings, press the volume key or <End>. Press <Talk> to answer the call.
Adjusting Volume
Speaker Volume During a Conversation
Whether you need to hear more or less of a conversation, adjust the volume keys on the side of your phone during a call.
To preset the voice volume when the phone is in Standby mode:
1.Press <Menu> for the Main menu.
2.Press <7> for Settings.
3.Press <2> for Sounds.
4.Press for <1> Ringer Volume.
5.Press for <1> Calls.
6.Select the desired level using the volume keys or the navigation key and press <OK> to save and exit.
Ringer Volume
To change the ringer volume, adjust the volume keys on the side
of your phone when the phone is in Standby mode and the flip is open.
To change the ringer volume from the Main menu, see "Adjusting the Ringer Volume".
Call Menu Options
Dialing Options
Dialing options are displayed when you enter numbers using the keypad.
To select an option press <Menu> to display the following menu options. Scroll to the desired option and press <OK> or press the number on the keypad that corresponds with the desired choice.
. (1) Talk is used to dial the phone number. (If you are roaming and have the Call Guard feature activated, you must then
press <1>. See "To place the roaming calls with the Call Guard on:".)
. (2) Save to save the phone number in your internal Phone Book. To complete storing the number in your internal Phone Book after selecting Save option, proceed to step 5 in "Adding a New Entry to Internal Phone Book".
. (3) Find is used to locate and display the internal Phone Book entries that contain the numbers entered. For details, see "Finding Internal Phone Book Entries".
. (4) Hard Pause is used to insert a hard pause in the phone number. A hard pause causes the phone to stop dialing until you select Send Tones when the display prompts. For details on entering a pause in the number, see "Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses".
. (5) 2-Second Pause to insert a 2-second pause in the phone number. A 2-second pause causes the phone to stop dialing for two seconds. For details on entering a pause in the number, see "Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses"
In-Call Options
During a call, your phone displays menu options in addition to the Main menu.
To select an option, press <Menu> to display the following menu options. Scroll to the desired option and press <OK> or press the number on the keypad that corresponds with the desired choice.
. (1) Key Mute (or Key Unmute) turns your phone’s microphone off. Select Key Unmute to turn the microphone back on.
(2) Contacts accesses the Phone Book menu options.
.(3) Messaging allows you to check for voicemail, page, and text messages.
. (4) 3-Way Call allows you to talk to two different people at the same time. For more information, see "Three-Way Calling".
(5) Call History checks your call log for outgoing, incoming, and missed calls. You can also erase the logs from this menu.
.(6) Voice Memo
.(7) Tools
(8) Phone Info
End-of-Call Options
(several menus available???)
After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your internal Phone Book, the phone number, the duration of the call are displayed for 10 seconds. During this time you can press <Save> to add this number to your internal phone book.
Note: The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as No ID or Restricted.
Missed Call Notification
When an incoming call is not answered, the number of missed calls together with the last call’s phone number is displayed on your screen.
To display the Missed Call log and view the last 10 missed calls:
1.Press <Menu> for the Main menu.
2.Press <5> for Call History.
3.Press <3> for Missed Calls.
Note: To view the details of the missed call, highlight the entry and press <OK>.
To dial a missed call entry’s phone number: Highlight the entry. Press and hold <Talk>.
Incoming Call Notification
Depending on your settings, your PCS phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:
. The phone rings and/or vibrates.
. The LED flashes.
. The backlight illuminates.
. The screen displays an incoming call message.
. If the phone number is available, the phone number of the caller is displayed.
. If the phone number is in your internal Phone Book, the Phone Book entry’s name is displayed.
The following option is also displayed.
. End: Silent to mute the ringer.
Note: You can also mute the ringer by pressing the up or down volume key.
Calling Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 911 (dial <9> <1> <1> and press <Talk>), even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted.
Using PCS Voice Command
(Pls cfm!!!!)
With PCS, the first wireless provider to offer innovative
Voice Command technology, reaching your friends, family, coworkers and teammates has never been easier – especially when
you’re on the go.
With PCS Voice Command:
. You can store all your contact’s phone numbers, so you can simply say the name of the person you want to call.
. There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize voicemail passwords or try to dial while you’re driving.
. You can call anyone in your address book – even if you don’t remember their phone number.
It’s Easy To Start
Just dial <*> <2> <Talk> from your PCS phone to
activate the service. You can also dial <*> <Talk> to go through a PCS Voice Command tutorial directly from your phone.
Create Your Own Address Book
You can program up to 250 names into your address book and with the advanced technology of PCS Voice Command –
you can have instant access to all of them.
There are four ways to update your address book:
. On the Web: Go to ..and receive a
fully functional Web-based address book to create and update your contacts.
. Use an Existing Address Book: Upload your contacts from Microsoft® Outlook,® Microsoft Excel and other personal information software into your address book for no additional charge.
. Call Directory Assistance: If you don’t have a computer or Internet access handy, you can have PCS Directory
Assistance look up phone numbers for you and automatically add them to your address book. Just say, “Call operator,” and we’ll add two names and numbers to your address book for our standard directory assistance charge.
. Use Voice Recordings: Simply dial <*> <Talk> and say, “Add name.” You will then be asked to say the name and number
you want to add to your personal address book. Your address book can store up to 20 Voice Recordings at once.
How It Works
1.Once you’ve signed up for PCS Voice Command and created your address book, all you do is press <*> <Talk>. You’ll hear a tone followed by the prompt “Ready.
2.After the “Ready” prompt, simply say, in a natural voice, the name of the person or the number you’d like to call. For example, you can say, “Call Jane at work,” “Call John on his wireless phone,” “Call 555-1234” or “Look up Bob.”
3.The number will automatically be dialed. Keep in mind that PCS Voice Command recognizes not only your voice,
but any voice, so others can experience the same convenience if they use your phone.
For more helpful hints on PCS Voice Command, visit
Using Caller ID
(Pls cfm!!!)
Caller ID lets you know who’s calling by displaying the number of the person calling when your phone rings. If the caller’s name and number are already stored in your internal Phone Book, the corresponding name appears with the number. In the same way, if you call someone who has this feature your phone number
displays on their phone.
To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call:
1.Press <*> <6> <7>.
2.Enter the number you want to call.
3.Press <Talk> (or highlight Roam Call and press <1>). To permanently block your number, call
PCS Customer Care.
Responding to Call Waiting
(Pls cfm!!!)
Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls while you’re on a call by sounding a beep. The display screen informs you that a call is coming in and shows the caller’s phone number (if it’s available and you are in digital coverage).
To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:
. Press <Talk>. (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.)
. To switch back to the first caller, press again.
Tip: For those calls where you don’t want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing <*> <7> <0> before placing your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the call.
Note: You don’t have to worry about being interrupted during a PCS Wireless Web call because Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling are automatically disabled.
Three-Way Calling
(Pls cfm!!!)
With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two different people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls.
1.During a conversation, press <Talk>.
2.Enter the number for the third party, and press <Talk>.–
3.When you are connected to the third party, press <Talk> once again to begin your Three-Way call.
If one of the people you called hangs up, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all three callers are disconnected.
Tip: You can also begin a Three-Way Call while on an existing call by displaying a phone number stored in your internal Phonebook, Call History or PCS Wireless Web Messages. Highlight the desired number and
press <Talk>. Once the party answers, press <Talk> again to connect all parties together.
Forwarding Your Calls
(Pls cfm!!!)
Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number - even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone with Call Forwarding activated.
To activate Call Forwarding:
1.Press <*> <7> <2>.
2.Enter the area code and phone number to which your call should be forwarded.
3. Press <Talk>. You will hear a tone confirming the activation of Call Forwardng.
To deactivate Call Forwarding:
1.Press <*> <7> <2> <0>.
2.Press <Talk>. You will a tone to confirm the deactivation.
Note: You are charged a higher rate for call s you have forwarded.
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Navigating Through Menus and Entering Text
In This Section
. Menu Navigation
. Working Within the Menu Structure
. Viewing the Menus
. Entering Characters
This section is a road map to using your phone and also shows
how to enter characters in your phone. Every function and feature can be accessed through a menu. Take a few moments to know your way around and how to enter text. You’ll find that it makes your phone easier to use.
Menu Navigation
Your PCS phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily.
Working Within the Menu Structure
Selecting Menu Items by Scrolling
As you scroll through menus by using the navigation key, the options are highlighted. Select an option by highlighting it and pressing <OK>.
For example, if you want to view your last incoming calls:
1.From the Main menu, highlight Call History and press <OK>.
2.Press the navigation key down to highlight Incoming Calls and then press <OK>. If you have received any calls, the calls list is displayed on the screen.
Selecting Menu Items by Index Number
The Main menus and submenus are numbered. Using these index number, you can access the menu more quickly.
For example, if you want to view your last incoming call:
1.From the Main menu, press <5> for Call History.
2.Press for <2> Incoming Calls. If you have received any calls, the call list is displayed on the screen.
Backing Up Within a Menu
To go to the previous menu:
. Press <Back>.
To return to Standby mode:
. Press <End>.
Viewing the Menus
Menu Diagram
Menus let you check or change your phone settings. The following outline shows your phone’s menu structure.
Call History
1 Outgoing Calls
2:Incoming Calls
3:Missed Calls
Contacts
1:Find
2:Add New Entry
3:My Phone #
4:Speed Dial #s
5:Group
6. Services
1: Account Info
2: Customer Care
3: Dir Assist
Messaging
1:Send Message
2:Text Message
3:Picture Mail
4:Email
5:Voicemail
6:Settings
Web
Launch Browser
Downloads
Games
Ringers
Screen Savers
Videos
Applications
Pictures Video
1:Camera
2:Camcorder
3:My Pictures
4:My Video
5:Online Albums
6:Account Info
Tools
1: Voice Service
2. Voice Memo
3:Today
4:Scheduler
5:World Time
6:Alarm Clock
7:Task List
8. Memo Pad
9:World time
10:Countdown
Settings
1. Display
1: Screen Saver 2: Menu style 3: Incoming Call 4: Greeting
5: Backlight
7: Service LED
2: Sounds
1: Ringer Volume 2: Ringer Type 3: Alerts
4: Key Tone 5: Tone Length
6: App. Volume
3:PCS Vision
1:Enable Vision
2:Net Guard
3:Update Profile
4:Voice Service
1:Digit Dialing
2:Sensitivity
3:Choice Lists
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