SAMSUNG SPH-A790 User Manual

XL30.10_LMa790_091305_F2

Sprint PCS International Phone IP-A790 by Samsung

User’s Guide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Features of Your Sprint PCS International Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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

End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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

Finding a Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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

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

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

Using Speed Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Using Plus (+) Code Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Selecting a Character Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Entering Numbers and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

2B.Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Sound Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Ringer Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Key Tone Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Selecting Tone Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Alert Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Application Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Silence All. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Display Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Changing the Text Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Changing the Display Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Changing the Phone’s Menu Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Location Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Airplane Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Call Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Auto-Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

2C.Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Locking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Locking Pictures/Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Calling in Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Lock Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Locking Voice Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Locking Sprint PCS Vision Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Erasing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Erasing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Erasing Pictures/Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Resetting Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Resetting Your Picture Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Net Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Updating Your Sprint PCS Vision Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

2D.Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Setting Your Phone’s CDMA Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

2E.Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Menu Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

2F.Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Saving a Contact From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Erasing Call History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

2G.Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Adding a New Contact Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Finding Contact Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Adding a Phone Number to a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Dialing Sprint Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

2H.Personal Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Using Your Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Adding an Event to the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Event Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Viewing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Erasing a Day’s Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Erasing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Erasing All Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Countdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Recording Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Reviewing and Erasing Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

2I. Using Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

New Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Activating Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Using Call <Name or #> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Calling Contacts Entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Calling Numbers Phone Numbers (Digit Dialing). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Adapting Digit Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Using Choice Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Enabling/Disabling Choice Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Using Send Text <Name>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Using Lookup <Name>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Using Go to <App>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Using Check <Item>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

2J.Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera and Camcorder . . . . 114

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

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

Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail From Review/Share Mode . . . . . . . . .119

Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail From Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

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

Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture MailSM Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

In Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Saved to Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Online Albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Managing Sprint PCS Picture MailSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Sharing Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Accessing Online Picture Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Taking Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Taking a Video Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Sharing Sprint PCS Video Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

2K.Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Your Multimedia Channel Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Accessing Your Media Player’s Channel Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Playing a Video or Audio Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Multimedia FAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . 138

3A.Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Voicemail Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

New Voicemail Message Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Voicemail Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Clearing the Message Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Voicemail Menu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Composing SMS Text Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Accessing SMS Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

3B.Sprint PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Your User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Launching a Vision Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Net Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Vision Connection Status and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Navigating the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Accessing Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Accessing Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Accessing Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Accessing Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Using the Browser Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Sprint PCS Vision FAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

3C.Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . .176

3D.Sprint PCS International Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Using Your Phone’s SIM Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

Installing a SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

Using Your SIM Card’s PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

Using Your SIM Card’s Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

Using Your Phone in GSM Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

Entering GSM Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

Making and Answering Calls in GSM Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

Calling Emergency Numbers in GSM Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

Using Plus (+) Code Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

Accessing Voicemail in GSM Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Setting GSM Services Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

Using Call Diverting (GSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

Using Call Barring (GSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Activating Call Waiting (GSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Manually Selecting a GSM Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

Activating Caller ID (GSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

Activating Closed User Group (GSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

Section 4: Safety Guidelines and

Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

4A.Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Getting the Most Out of Your Reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192

Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Consumer Information on Wireless Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209

User’s Guide Proprietary Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209

4B.Terms & Conditions and Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . 210

Terms and Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Welcome to Sprint

Sprint has the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation. Depend on it. We are committed to bringing you the best

wireless technology available. With Sprint, you get the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation so all your services work the same wherever you go on the network. We built our network right from the start, so no matter where you are on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, all your services – whether it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS Picture Mail – will work the same.

This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new Sprint PCS Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. If you have already reviewed the Guide to Activating and Using Your Phone, that was packaged with your new phone, then you're ready to explore the advanced features outlined in this guide.

If you have not read your Guide to Activating and Using Your Phone, go to Section One – Getting Started. This section provides all the info rmat ion yo u n eed to un lo ck yo ur phone, set up your voicemail, and much more. It also contains information on how to contact Sprint if you have any questions about your service, wish to check your account balance, or want to purchase additional products or services.

Sprint is different. All your services work the same wherever you go on the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation.

Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.

Introduction

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

 Section 1: Getting Started

 Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone

 Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features

 Section 4: Safety Guidelines 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:

GSM 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.

Your new Sprint PCS Vision International Phone IP-A790 allows you to roam internationally in over 100 countries using GSM technology and a SIM card. Many features that are available on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and while roaming on other CDMA (domestic) networks may not be available while roaming internationally in GSM mode. For information on using your phone in GSM mode, please refer to Section 3D:"Sprint PCS International Roaming" on page 177.

Getting Started

Section 1

Section 1A

Setting Up Service

In This Section

 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service

 Setting Up Your Voicemail

 Sprint PCS Account Passwords

 Getting Help

Setting up service on your new Sprint PCS Phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up your phone, unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint Customer Service for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 2

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service

Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated

If you purchased your phone at a Sprint PCS Store, it is probably activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail, it probably has been activated; all you need to do is unlock it.

If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Guide to Activating and Using Your Phone included with your phone.

Unlocking Your Phone

To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:

1. Press to turn the phone on.

2. Select Unlock (right soft key).

Note:

To select a soft key, press the soft key button directly below the soft key text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s display screen. Soft key actions change according to the screen you’re viewing and will not appear if there is no corresponding action available.

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

code is not visible as you type.)

Tip:

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

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3

Setting Up Your Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your Sprint PCS Phone is activated.

To set up your voicemail:

1. Press and hold .

2. Follow the system prompts to:

 Create your pass code

 Record your greeting

 Record your name announcement

 Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch Message

Access (a feature that lets you access messages simply by pressing and holding enter your pass code)

, bypassing the need for you to

Note:

The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas.

For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using Voicemail” on page 140.

GSM Note:

If your phone is in GSM mode and in a GSM service area, unanswered calls will not be transferred to voicemail. For more information about using your phone and service in GSM mode, see Section 3D:"Sprint PCS International Roaming" on page 177.

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 4

Sprint PCS Account Passwords

As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your Sprint PCS Vision account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.

Account Password

If you are the account owner, you'll have an account password to sign on to www.sprintpcs.com and to use when calling Sprint Customer Service. Your default account password is the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the account owner (if someone else pays for your Sprint PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password at

Voicemail Password

You'll create your voicemail password (or pass code) when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on page 4 for more information on your voicemail password.

Sprint PCS Vision Password

If you have a Sprint PCS Phone, you can set up a Vision Password. This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of Premium Services content and to protect personal information on multi-phone accounts.

For more information or to change your passwords, sign on to

www.sprintpcs.com or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS

(4727).

www.sprintpcs.com.

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 5

Getting Help

Visit Our Website

You can get up-to-date information on Sprint PCS Services and Options by signing onto our Website at

When you visit us online, you can

 Review coverage maps

 Learn how to use voicemail

 Access your account information

 Purchase accessories

 Add additional options to your service plan

 Check out frequently asked questions

 And more

Reaching Sprint Customer Service

You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:

 Dial on your Sprint PCS Phone

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

 Write to us at Sprint Customer Service, P.O. Box 8077,

London, KY 40742

Receiving Automated Invoicing Information

For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing information on your Sprint PCS Account. This information includes balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and the number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. (Normal airtime usage will apply.)

To access automated invoicing information:

www.sprintpcs.com.

 Press .

Note:

This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 6

Sprint PCS Directory Assistance

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

To call Sprint PCS Directory Assistance:

 Press .

Sprint PCS Operator Services

Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.

To access Sprint PCS Operator Services:

 Press .

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

www.sprintpcs.com.

Note:

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

Sprint PCS International Roaming Customer Solutions

For assistance with your phone’s GSM capabilities, SIM card use, or for other international roaming questions, you can contact Sprint PCS International Roaming Customer Solutions. (For more details about using your phone’s GSM mode, see

"Sprint PCS

International Roaming" on page 177.)

 While in the United States, call 1-888-226-7212.

 While traveling outside of the United States, call 1-817-698-4199.

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 7

Your Sprint PCS Phone

Section 2

Section 2A

Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics

In This Section

 Front View of Your Phone

 Viewing the Display Screen

 Features of Your Sprint PCS International Phone

 Turning Your Phone On and Off

 Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger

 Displaying Your Phone Number

 Making and Answering Calls

 Entering Text

Your Sprint PCS International 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.

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone - The Basics 9

Front View of Your Phone

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone - The Basics 10

Key Functions

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

the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone.

2. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal

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

3. Application Icons: These icons represent the menu structure of

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

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

to operate your phone.

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

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

6. Left Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through menus and

applications by selecting the choice available in the Left Soft Key Option on your display screen.

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

a button when the flip is open.

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

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

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

voicemail.

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

characters.

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

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

13. Power/Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used to

plug in the charging accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone.

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

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

15. Next/Plus Code Key: Allows you to make international calls by

placing a plus (+) sign prefix and country code before the other digits of the phone number. Also allows you to cycle through different word options when using T9 Word predictive text mode.

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

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

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

19. Side Camera Key: Allows you to launch the Camera with the

press of a button when the flip is open. When the flip is closed, you can press and hold to launch the camera using the external LCD as a viewfinder.

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

applications by selecting the choice available in the Right Soft Key Option on your display screen.

21. Vibrate/Ringer Indicator: This icon indicates whether the ringer

is set to ring only, ring and vibrate, or vibrate only.

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22. 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.

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

feature is active.

Viewing the Display Screen

Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:

displays your current signal strength. The more

lines you have, the stronger your signal.

means your phone cannot find a signal.

tells you a call is in progress.

indicates that your phone is in GSM mode.

indicates that you have voicemail, text,

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

indicates that there is an unread message in

your inbox.

indicates that the text message has been read.

indicates that there is an unread urgent message in your

inbox.

indicates that you have read the urgent message.

indicates that you have new Sprint PCS Picture Mail waiting

in your inbox.

indicates that you have new voicemail.

indicates that the message was sent.

indicates that the message failed to send.

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone - The Basics 13

indicates that you have a pending message.

indicates that the message is a draft.

indicates that there is URL text contained in the

text message.

indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection

is active.

indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is

dormant or inactive.

indicates that you are receiving information.

indicates that you are sending information.

indicates that your phone is in vibrate mode.

indicates that your phone is in ringer+vibrate mode.

indicates that the ringer is set at a level

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

indicates that the ringer is turned off.

shows your current battery charge strength.

(Icon shown fully charged.)

indicates that position location is active.

indicates that position location is inactive.

indicates that the TTY option is on.

indicates that your phone is roaming in CDMA mode.

There is no roaming in GSM.

indicates that your message is locked.

indicates that your phone is in security mode.

indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.

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

java app, etc.) has been downloaded to your phone.

indicates that the camera is enabled.

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

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

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone - The Basics 14

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

automatically adjusts the white balance.

indicates that the white balance has been set to Sunny.

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

indicates that the white balance has been set to Cloudy.

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

indicates that the white balance has been set to Tungsten.

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

indicates that the white balance has been set to

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

indicates that the white balance has been set to Manual.

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

indicates that a picture has been assigned a function. An

example may be Picture ID, Screen Saver, or Incoming Call.

indicates that a picture has been uploaded to an online

album or folder.

indicates that a picture has been downloaded.

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 61.)

Tip:

You can also view a list of onscreen icons on your phone by navigating to [Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary].

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone - The Basics 15

External LCD

External LCD:

Time/Date is displayed in Digital 2 mode.

displays your current signal strength. The more

lines you have, the stronger your signal.

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

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

indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.

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

indicates that your phone is in vibrate mode.

indicates that your phone is in vibrate+ringer mode.

indicates that TTY option is on.

means your phone cannot find a signal.

tells you a call is in progress.

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone - The Basics 16

Features of Your Sprint PCS International Phone

Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS International Phone. The IP-A790 by Samsung® is lightweight, easy-to-use, 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:

 Digital quad-band capability allows you to make and receive calls

while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz CDMA digital networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements with other carriers ( and to make and receive calls on compatible 900 and 1800 MHz GSM digital networks while roaming internationally in GSM

page 178).

mode (

 Sprint PCS Video Mail allows you to send video clips to other

Sprint PCS phones or to the email addresses of friends and family.

 Media Player allows you to watch full motion video clips on your

phone when you log in to Sprint PCS Vision (page 130).

 Sprint PCS Vision

provides access to the wireless Internet in

digital mode (page 152).

 Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging provide quick and

convenient text messaging capabilities (page 159).

 Sprint PCS Voice Command

lets you dial phone numbers by

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

page 173).

(

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

downloaded to your phone to make your Sprint PCS Phone as unique as you are (page 159).

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

important events (page 94).

 Contacts allows you to store up to 500 phone numbers and email

addresses (page 89).

 Sprint PCS Picture Mail

you to take and send pictures to others (

and the built-in Digital Camera allow

page 114).

page 61),

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone - The Basics 17

Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning Your Phone On

To turn your phone on:

 Press .

Once your phone is on, it displays “Information: Sprint / CDMA system start” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.

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

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

Tip:

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

Turning Your Phone Off

To turn your phone off:

 Press and hold for two seconds until you see the

powering down animation on the display screen.

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

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone - The Basics 18

Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger

Battery Capacity

Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. The standard battery provides up to 3.0 hours of continuous digital talk time in CDMA mode and up to 3.5 hours of continuous digital talk time in GSM mode.

The extended battery provides up to 4.7 hours of continuous digital talk time in CDMA mode and up to 5.2 hours of continuous digital talk time in GSM mode.

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 Li-Ion 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.

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone - The Basics 19

Removing the Battery

To remove your battery:

1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored

numbers or messages.

2. Push the battery release latch up completely.

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

phone and remove.

Charging the Battery

Your Sprint PCS Phone’s Li-Ion 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!

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone - The Basics 20

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:

 Plug the round end of the AC adapter into your phone and the

other end into the electrical outlet.

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

charging.

 A yellow light on the phone indicates that there is a

problem charging the battery.

 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 Li-Ion 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 flip is closed and the battery is completely charged, a green light is displayed continuously.

GSM Note:

Your IP-A790 comes with a standard North American travel charger and an adapter for use in Europe. If you require an outlet adapter for use in the U.K. or Australia, please call Sprint PCS International Roaming Customer Solutions at 1-888-226-7212. For more information about international roaming, see "Sprint PCS International Roaming" on page 177.

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