Samsung VI-A820 User Manual

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Sprint PCS® Service

Sprint PCS VisionSM Phone VI-A820 by Samsung

www.sprint.com

© 2005 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, the “Going Forward” logo, the NEXTEL name and logo, and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel.

Printed in South Korea.

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

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

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

1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Sprint PCS Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2A. Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Erasing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Erasing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

2E. Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

2F. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

2G. Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Adding a New Contact Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Finding Contact Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

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Editing a Contact Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Dialing Sprint PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

2H. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools . . . . . . . . . . .121

Using Your Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

2I. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Activating Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Using Voice Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Using Name Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Phone Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

My Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

2J. Using Sprint PCS Ready LinkSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call . . . . . . . . . 153

Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Erasing Ready Link List Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Updating Sprint PCS Ready Link Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Managing Sprint PCS Ready Link Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

3A. Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

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Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Viewing Missed Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

3B. Sprint PCS Vision

Sprint PCS Vision Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Sprint PCS Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

The Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Sprint PCS Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197

3C. Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . 222

Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command . . 225

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . .227

4A. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Getting the Most Out of Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . 232

Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . 235

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Phone Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

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Welcome to Sprint

Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. We built our complete, nationwide network from the ground up, so all your services – whether it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS Vision – will work the same wherever you go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.

This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new Sprint PCS Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. It’s all right here – from setting up your account passwords and voicemail to using the most advanced

features of Sprint PCS Vision

Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.

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Introduction

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

⽧ Section 1: Getting Started

⽧ Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone

⽧ Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features

⽧ Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

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

You'll get the most out of your phone if you read each section. However, if you'd like to get right to a specific feature, simply locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you'll be ready to use your phone in no time.

Phone Guide Note:

Due to updates in phone software, this printed guide may not be the most current version for your phone. Visit www.sprint.com and sign on to My PCS to access the most recent version of the phone guide.

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Getting Started

Section 1

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Section 1A

Setting Up Service

In This Section

⽧ Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service

⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail

⽧ Sprint PCS Account Passwords

⽧ Getting Help

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

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Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service

Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated

If you purchased your phone at a Sprint 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 Sprint Activation Card included with your phone.

Unlocking Your Phone

To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:

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

2. Press Unlock ().

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

Note:

softkey text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s display screen. Softkey actions change according to the screen you’re viewing and will not appear if there is no corresponding action available.

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

the code is not visible as you type.)

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

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of either your Social Security number or Sprint PCS Phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

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Setting Up Your Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS 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. From standby mode, press and hold .

2. Follow the system prompts to:

䡲 Create your pass code 䡲 Record your name announcement 䡲 Record your greeting 䡲 Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch

Message Access (a feature that lets you access messages simply by pressing and holding ,

bypassing the need for you to enter your pass code)

If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your

Note:

voicemail account, Sprint recommends you enable your voicemail pass code.

For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using Voicemail” on page 178.

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Sprint PCS Account Passwords

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

Account Password

If you are the account owner, you'll have an account password to sign on to 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 receives the invoice for your Sprint PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password at

www.sprint.com.

Voicemail Password

You'll create your voicemail password (or pass code) when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on page 178 for more information on your voicemail password.

Sprint PCS Vision Password

With your Sprint PCS Vision Phone VI-A820 by Samsung, you may elect to set up a Sprint PCS Vision Password. This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of Premium Services content and to protect personal information on multi-phone accounts.

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

www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at

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

www.sprint.com and to use when calling Sprint

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Getting Help

Visit www.sprint.com

You can go online to:

䢇 Access your account information 䢇 Check your minutes used (depending on your

Sprint PCS Service Plan)

䢇 View and pay your bill 䢇 Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS Online

Billing and Automatic Payment

䢇 Purchase accessories 䢇 Shop for the latest Sprint PCS Phones 䢇 View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options 䢇 Learn more about Sprint PCS Vision and other great

products like Sprint PCS Picture Mail screen savers, and more

Reaching Sprint Customer Service

You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:

䢇 Dial on your Sprint PCS Phone 䢇 Sign on to your account at www.sprint.com 䢇 Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers)

or 1-888-788-4727 (Business customers)

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

London, KY 40742

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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 an estimate of the number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. (Normal airtime usage will apply.)

To access automated invoicing information:

䊳 Press .

This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.

Note:

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:

䊳 Press .

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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:

䊳 Press .

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

Sprint PCS Operator Services may not be available in all

Note:

Affiliate areas.

www.sprint.com.

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Section 2

Your Sprint PCS Phone

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Section 2A

Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics

In This Section

⽧ Front View of Your Phone

⽧ Viewing the Display Screen

⽧ Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone

⽧ Turning You r Pho ne On and Off

⽧ Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger

⽧ Displaying Your Phone Number

⽧ Making and Answering Calls

⽧ Entering Text

Your Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. This section will guide you through the basic functions and calling features of your phone.

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Front View of Your Phone

1. Speaker

2. Display Screen

3. Headset Jack

4. OK/Menu Key

5. Left Softkey

6. Ready Link Key

7. TALK Key

8. Volume Key

9. Voicemail Key

10. Numeric Keypad

11. Shift/Asterisk Key

12. Power Interface Connector

13. Accessory Interface Connector

21. Speaker Key

20. Right Softkey

19. Navigation Key

18. END Key

17. BACK Key

16. Space/Pound Key

15. Plus Code

Dialing Key

14. Microphone

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Key Functions

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

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

2. Display Screen: This screen displays all the information

needed to operate your phone.

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

for convenient, hands-free conversations.

4. OK/Menu Key: Press ( ) to access the menu screen. It

also allows you to accept choices when navigating through a menu.

5. Left Softkey: This key is used to navigate through menus

and applications by selecting the choice available in the Left Softkey Option on your display screen.

6. Ready Link Key: Press to activate Sprint PCS Ready Link

mode. (See “Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call” on page 153.)

7. TAL K K ey: 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.

8. Vol ume 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.

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

voicemail.

10. Numeric Keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers,

letters, and characters.

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

calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the capitalization mode.

12. Power Interface Connector: This connector is used to plug

in the charging accessories.

13. Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used

connect any available accessory cables to your phone.

14. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to

hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.

15. Plus Code Dialing Key: Automatically dials the

international access code for the country in which you are located (for instance, 011 for international calls placed from the United States).

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

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

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

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

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

seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input. When you receive an incoming call, press to enter silent mode and mute the ringer.

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

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

20. Right Softkey: This key is used to navigate through

menus and applications by selecting the choice available in the Right Softkey Option on your display screen.

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21. Speaker Key: In stand-by mode, press and hold to launch

voice recognition. Press once to display the recent call log. If the flip is closed, press and hold with the Ready Link key to disable/enable the key guard. While on a call, press to turn speakerphone on or off.

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Viewing the Display Screen

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

To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the

Tip:

main menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.

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 Ready Link is being used.

indicates Ready Link is disabled.

indicates Ready Link/Speaker On is enabled. indicates that you have voicemail, text,

numeric pages, picture 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 voicemail.

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indicates that you have a new text message.

indicates that there is an unread URL message in your inbox.

indicates that the URL message has been read.

indicates that there is an unread urgent URL message in your inbox.

indicates that you have read the urgent URL message. indicates that there is an unchecked Voice SMS message in your inbox.

indicates that the Voice SMS message has been checked.

indicates that the message was sent.

indicates that the message failed to send.

indicates that you have a pending message.

indicates that the message is a draft.

indicates that 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.

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indicates that your phone is in vibrate only mode.

indicates that your phone is in ringer+vibrate mode.

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indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 18 or that 1-Beep is selected.

indicates that the ringer is turned off.

shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully charged in idle mode and completely empty.)

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.

indicates that your message is locked.

indicates that your phone is in Web 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.

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Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone

Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Phone. The Sprint PCS Vision Phone VI-A820 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and provides page numbers where you can find out more:

䢇 Tri-Mode capability allows you to make and receive calls

while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 79).

䢇 Sprint PCS Ready Link

style communication between 2 or more Ready Link users (up to 6 on a group call) (page 150).

䢇 Voice SMS Messaging allows you to send voice messages

to others using an email address or mobile phone number (page 191).

䢇 Missed events are displayed on-screen in standby mode

(page 195).

䢇 Sprint PCS Vision

Internet in digital mode (page 197).

䢇 Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging provide quick

and convenient messaging capabilities (page 205 and page 187, respectively).

䢇 Sprint PCS Voice Command

by speaking someone’s name or the digits of their phone number (page 221).

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

be downloaded to make your Sprint PCS Phone as unique as you are (page 209, additional charges may apply.)

provides instant walkie-talkie-

provides access to the wireless

lets you dial phone numbers

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䢇 The contact list allows you to store up to 300 phone

numbers or email addresses (page 109).

䢇 The built-in Scheduler offers several personal information

management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 121).

䢇 Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature

for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 58).

䢇 Features a large color screen. 䢇 Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two

key presses (page 38).

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Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning Your Phone On

To tu rn yo ur ph on e o n:

䊳 Flip the phone open, then press and release .

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

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

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

The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power

Note:

when you are in an area where there is no signal.

Turning Your P hone Off

To tu rn yo ur ph on e o ff :

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䊳 Press and hold until you see the powering off

animation on the display screen.

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

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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger

Battery Capacity

Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. The standard battery provides up to 3.0 hours of continuous digital talk time and the extended battery provides up to 4.1 hours of continuous digital talk time.

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.

Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode,

Note:

and browser use affect the battery talk and standby times.

Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and

Tip:

charge the battery before it runs out of power.

Installing the Battery

To install the Li-Ion battery:

1. To install, insert the battery into the bottom of the

phone at a 45-degree angle, making sure to line up the tabs.

2. Gently press down the top of the battery until it snaps

into place.

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Removing the Battery

To remove your battery:

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

stored numbers or messages.

2. Push the release button up located at the top of the

battery.

3. Pull the battery away and remove from the phone at a

45-degree angle.

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 upperright 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 battery charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.

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

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Using the Charger

To use the travel charger provided with your phone:

䊳 Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s

power interface connector and the other end into an electrical outlet.

䡲 A red indicator light on the phone lets you know the

battery is charging.

䡲 An green indicator light on the phone lets you know

that the battery is 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.

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Displaying Your Phone Number

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

To di sp la y y ou r p ho ne nu mb er :

䊳 Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu, select

Settings (), Phone Info (), and Phone Number

( ). (Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.)

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Making and Answering Calls

Making Calls

Placing a call from your Sprint PCS Phone is as easy as making a call from any land line phone. Just enter the number and

press , and you’re on your way to clear calls.

To make a call using your keypad:

1. Make sure your phone is on.

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

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

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

Call Guard is enabled, press and then . See “Call Guard” on page 83.)

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

You can also place calls from your Sprint PCS Phone by using Sprint PCS Voice Command

numbers from your Contacts (page 38), using your Call History listings (page 104), and using Voice-Activated Dialing (page 134).

Dialing Options

When you enter numbers in standby mode, a number of

options are available to you. Press Options ( ) to perform the following actions:

䢇 Dial: dials the number or digits displayed. 䢇 Send Msg: allows you to send a text or voice SMS message

with attachments to the number being dialed.

(page 221), Speed Dialing

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䢇 Save: Enter a seven to ten digit number (phone number

and area code) and press to save the phone number in your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” on page 34.)

䢇 Find: Enter one or more digits and press (Options).

Select Find to display contact entries that end with the entered numbers. (See “Finding a Phone Number” on page 35.)

䢇 Hard Pause: allows you to enter a hard pause. To continue

dialing, you must press a key. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 36.)

䢇 2sec Pause: allows you to enter a 2 second pause. The

phone will pause, then continue dialing without any additional keys being pressed. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 36.)

Answering Calls

To answer an incoming call with the flip open:

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

incoming calls go to voicemail.)

2. Press or to answer an incoming call.

Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the flip or by pressing any number key. (See “Call Answer Mode” on page 66 for more information.)

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To answer an incoming call with the flip closed:

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

incoming calls go to voicemail.)

2. When your phone rings or vibrates, press and hold the

speaker phone key ( ) on the right side of the phone. (The call will be answered in speaker phone mode.) – or – Open the phone to use the earpiece.

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

䢇 The phone rings and vibrates. 䢇 The phone just vibrates. 䢇 The indicator light flashes. 䢇 The backlight illuminates. 䢇 The screen displays an incoming call message.

If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name and number are displayed on both the inside and outside LCD screens.

If Call Answer is set to Tal k Ke y, the following options are also displayed. To select an option, press the corresponding softkey button.

䢇 Answer to answer the incoming call. 䢇 Ignore to send the call to your voicemail box.

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Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled

Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 79 for more information about roaming.

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

䊳 Select Answer or press to answer the call and press

to confirm the roaming rate. (See “Call Guard” on

page 83 for additional information.)

When your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to

Note:

voicemail.

Ending a Call

To disconnect a call when you are finished:

䊳 Close the flip or press .

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Missed Call Notification

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

To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen:

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

number, press .)

To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode:

1. Press for Menu.

2. Select Call History ().

3. Select Missed Calls ().

4. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press .

Calling Emergency Numbers

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

Once you place an emergency call, your phone will enter Emergency mode and you will be unable to make any nonemergency calls until you exit.

To exit emergency mode:

䊳 Press and at the same time and release to exit

emergency mode. – or – Remove and replace the battery.

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In-Call Options

Pressing Options ( ) during a call displays a list of features you may use during the course of a call. To select an option,

press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the

option and press . The following options are available through the Options menu:

䢇 (1) Call History checks your call log for Outgoing, Incoming,

and Missed calls. You can also erase the history from this menu.

䢇 (2) Contacts accesses the Contacts menu. 䢇 (3) 3-Way Call allows you to talk to two different people at

the same time. (For more information, see “Making a Three-Way Call” on page 194.)

䢇 (4) Messaging allows you to check for voicemail, email,

and notifications.

䢇 (5) Vo ice Me mo allows you to record incoming audio from

your conversation. (For more information, see “To record a conversation during a phone call:” on page 145.)

䢇 (6) To o l s accesses the Tools menu options. 䢇 (7) Phone Info displays the following menu:

䡲 (1) Phone Number 䡲 (2) Icon Glossary 䡲 (3) Version 䡲 (4) Advanced

During a call, the left softkey button functions as the Mute button. Press it to mute the phone’s microphone for privacy. Press it again to Unmute the phone.

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End-of-Call Options

After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. The left softkey displays the Save option. Select this option if you wish to add the new number to your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” on page 34.)

After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is already in your Contacts, the Contacts entry name and phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. The left softkey displays the option Call. Select this option if you wish to call the number again.

The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified

Note:

as No ID or Restricted.

Saving a Phone Number

Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 300 Contact entries. Each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see “Using Contacts” on page 109.)

To save a number from standby mode:

1. Enter a phone number and press .

2. Select New Entry or Existing Entry and press .

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

Wor k, Pager, or Others) and press .

4. Enter a name for the entry using the numeric keys.

Press to select the desired entry method T9 (English), Alpha, Symbo l, or Number. (See “Entering Text” on

page 40.)

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5. When finished entering the name, press to return

to the contact entry.

6. Press for Done to save the entry.

Finding a Phone Number

You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that end in a specific string of numbers.

To find a phone number:

1. While in standby mode, enter one or more of the last

digits of the phone number. (The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes.)

2. Press for Options and select Find. (All Contacts

entries matching the entered numbers will display.)

3. To display the Contacts entry that ends in the numbers

you entered, highlight the entry and press . To dial

the number, highlight it and press .

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Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses

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

There are two types of pauses available on your phone:

䢇 Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you

press .

䢇 2sec Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers

after two seconds.

You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and

Note:

combine 2-second and hard pauses.

To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:

1. Enter the phone number.

2. Select Options ( ) and choose either Hard Pause or

2sec Pause.

3. Enter additional numbers.

4. Press to dial the number.

– or –

Press to save the number in your Contacts.

When dialing a number with a hard pause, press Tal k to send

Note

the next set of numbers.

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Abbreviated Dialing

Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that matches the five or six digit prefix, and the number is dialed.

To set up abbreviated dialing:

1. Press for Menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Press for Others.

4. Press for Abbrev. Dial.

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

and press .

6. Input the five or six digit prefix (for example, area code

and prefix) and press to Save.

Making an Abbreviated Dial Call

To ma ke a c al l:

1. Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone

number.

2. Abbrev. Dial is displayed in the lower left corner with the

prefix digits displayed.

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If there is more than one Contact entry that matches the last

Note

four or five digits, a list is displayed which allows you to select the desired number to call.

3. Press to begin the call.

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Dialing From Contacts

To dial directly from a Contacts entry:

1. Press for Contacts.

2. Enter the first few letters of the Contact name using the

numeric keypad. The matching contact is automatically highlighted.

3. Press to make the call.

If the desired entry contains more than one phone number,

Note

scroll left or right to display the icon for the number you wish to call and press TAL K to make the call.

Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing

You can store up to ninety-nine numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 2-9 or two key presses for locations 10-99.

To use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 2-9:

䊳 Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately

two seconds. The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows the time and counter above the name and number of the contact entry.

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

1. Press the first digit.

2. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two

seconds. The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows the time and counter above the name and number of the contact entry.

Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming; when

Note:

you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you must always dial using eleven digits (1 + area code + number).

Speed dialing entries are assigned by pressing Menu, 9, 4.

Tip:

Using Plus (+) Code Dialing

When placing calls from the United States to other countries, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code (011).

To make a call using Plus Code Dialing:

1. Press and hold until a “+” sign displays on your

phone.

2. Dial the country code and phone number you’re calling

and press . (The access code for international dialing will automatically be dialed, followed by the country

code and the phone number you entered.)

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Entering Text

Selecting a Character Input Mode

Your Sprint PCS Phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contact entry or when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging).

To change the character input mode:

1. When you are prompted to enter text, press to

change the character input mode.

2. Select one of the following options:

䡲 T9 (English) to enter characters using predictive T9

Text Input (see page 41).

䡲 Alpha to enter characters by tapping the keypad (see

page 42).

䡲 Sym bol to enter symbols (see page 43). 䡲 Number to enter numbers by pressing the numbers

on the keypad (see page 43).

䡲 Preset Msg to enter pre-programmed messages (see

page 43).

䡲 Recent Msg to select text from a list of recent

messages (see page 43).

䡲 Emoticons to enter “emoticons” (see page 43).

When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change letter

Tip:

capitalization (Abc>ABC > abc).

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Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your Sprint PCS Phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 [English] mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 40.)

T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word. (The word may change as you type.) If the word you want does not display

after you have entered all the letters, press to scroll through additional word selections. To accept a word and

insert a space, press .

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

To en te r t ex t u si ng T9 :

1. From the text entry screen (for example, a new event in

scheduler), press and select T9 (English).

2. Use your keypad to enter the new event. (For example,

to enter “Meeting”, press once, twice,

once, once, once, and once.)

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Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad

To enter characters by tapping the keypad:

1. Select the Alpha mode (See “Selecting a Character Input

Mode” on page 40.)

2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the

desired letter appears (for example, to enter the word

“Bill,” press twice, three times, three

times, press to advance the cursor or wait for it to advance automatically, then press three times again). (If you make a mistake, press to erase a single character. Press and hold to erase all text.)

By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lowercase. After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key.

Characters scroll in the following order:

. ,@ 1 ?! * # /

A B C 2

D E F 3

G H I 4

J K L 5

M N O 6

P Q R S 7

T U V 8

W X Y Z 9

Space

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Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, Preset Messages and Recent Messages

To enter numbers:

䊳 Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key.

(See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 40.)

To en te r s ym bo ls :

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

Input Mode” on page 40.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.

To enter emoticons:

䊳 Select the Emoticons mode and press the appropriate

key. You may scroll through more options by pressing the navigation key left or right. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 40.)

To enter preset messages:

1. Select the Preset Msg mode. (See “Selecting a Character

Input Mode” on page 40.)

2. Scroll to the desired pre-programmed message and

press .

Preset messages make composing text messages even easier

Note:

by allowing you to enter common messages, such as Meet me at, Let’s get lunch, or a customized preset message of your own. (For more information on Preset messages, please see “Managing Preset Messages” on page 61.)

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To enter recent messages:

1. Select the Recent Msg mode. (See “Selecting a Character

Input Mode” on page 40.)

2. Scroll to the desired message and press .

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Section 2B

Controlling Your Phone’s Settings

In This Section

⽧ Sound Settings

⽧ Display Settings

⽧ Location Settings

⽧ Messaging Settings

⽧ Airplane Mode

⽧ TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service

⽧ Phone Setup Options

Using the menu options available on your Sprint PCS Phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to. This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs. Take a few moments to review these options and to adjust or add settings that are right for you.

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Sound Settings

Ringer Types

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

䢇 Single Tones are non-polyphonic traditional style ring

tones.

䢇 Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types. 䢇 Melodies include a variety of standard musical melodies. 䢇 Downloaded includes ringers you have purchased and

downloaded to your phone. (See “Downloading Premium Services Content” on page 209.)

Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls

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

To select a ringer type for voice calls:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Sounds ().

4. Select Ringer Type ().

5. Select Voice Calls ().

6. Select With Caller ID () or No Caller ID ().

7. Press the navigation key left or right to select the

desired ringer category.

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8. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer

field. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through the available ringers. (A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.)

9. When the desired ringer is selected, press .

Selecting Ringer Types for Ready Link

To select a ringer type for ready link:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Sounds ().

4. Select Ringer Type ().

5. Select Ready Link ().

6. Press the navigation key up or down to select the

desired ringer.

7. When the desired ringer is selected, press for Save.

Selecting Ringer Types for Messages

To select a ringer type for messages:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Sounds ().

4. Select Ringer Type ().

5. Select Messages ().

6. Select Voi ce ma il () or Text Message ().

7. Press the navigation key left or right to select the

desired ringer category.

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8. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer

field. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through the available ringers. (A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.)

9. When the desired ringer is selected, press .

Selecting Ringer Types for Schedule

To select a ringer type for schedule reminders:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Sounds ().

4. Select Ringer Type ().

5. Select Schedule ().

6. Press the navigation key left or right to select the

desired ringer category.

7. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer

field. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through the available ringers. (A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.)

8. When the desired ringer is selected, press .

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Selecting a Roam Ringer

To select a ringer type for roaming calls:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Sounds ().

4. Select Ringer Type ().

5. Select Roam Ringer ().

6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Normal or

Distinctive and press .

Selecting a Key Tone

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

To select a tone type:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Sounds ().

4. Select Key Tone ().

5. Select Tone Typ e ().

Your Phone’s Settings

6. Select Normal, Piano, or Beep and press .

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To select a tone level:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Sounds ().

4. Select Key Tone ().

5. Select Tone Leve l ().

6. Press the volume key up or down to select the desired

level and press .

To select a key tone length:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Sounds ().

4. Select Tone Le ngth ().

5. Select Short or Long and press .

Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings

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

To adjust your phone’s volume settings:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Sounds ().

4. Select Vol um e ().

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5. Select Ringer (), Messages (), or Voic e Ma il

(), Alarms (), App. Volume (), or Ready Link ().

6. Select Use Ringer Vol. or Separate Vol. if necessary. Press

the navigation key left or right to choose a desired

volume level. Press to check the option to set your handset to vibrate + ringer mode

With the phone open, you can adjust the ringer volume in

Tip:

standby mode (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume key on the left side of your phone.

Always Vibrate

7. Select Done ( ) to save and exit.

Alert Notification

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

To enable or disable alert sounds:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Sounds ().

4. Select Alerts ().

5. Select Minute Beep (), Service (), Connect (),

Sig. Fade Tone (), Power On/Off (), or R-Link Missed ().

6. Select On, Off, Once, Repeat, or Continuous and

press .

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Silence All

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

To activate Silence All:

䊳 With the phone open, press and hold the volume key

down in standby mode. (The screen will display “Silence All.”)

To deactivate Silence All:

䊳 Press the volume key up repeatedly to select a desired

volume level.

Text To Spe ech (TTS)

The Text To Speech option allows you to hear the menu options spoken aloud using an electronic voice when you are navigating through the user interface.

To en ab le TT S:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Sounds ().

4. Select TTS ().

5. Select TTS Mode ().

6. Press the navigation key up or down to selec t Enable and

press .

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To change the TTS volume setting:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Sounds ().

4. Select TTS ().

5. Select TTS Volume ().

6. Press the navigation key up or down to select the

desired sound level and press .

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Display Settings

Changing the Text Greeting

The text greeting can be up to fourteen characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting (“Sprint PCS”), or you may enter your own custom greeting.

To display or change your greeting:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Display ().

4. Select Greeting ().

5. Select Custom and press .

6. Enter a custom greeting using your keypad and

press . (See “Entering Text” on page 40.) (To erase the existing greeting one character at a time, press . To erase the entire greeting, press and hold .)

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Changing the Backlight Time Length

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

To change the backlight setting:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Display ().

4. Select Backlight ().

5. Select Main Display (), Keyp ad (), or

Pwr Save Mode ().

6. Select a time setting or on/off and press .

Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby

Note:

times.

Changing the Screen Saver

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

To change the display images:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Display ().

4. Select Screen Saver ().

5. Select Main LCD ().

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6. Select Preset Image () or Downloads ().

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7. Use the navigation key to view the available screen

savers.

If Preset Image is selected, there may also be an additional

Note:

step required to place a digital clock as an overlay. The clock can also be turned off so that just the desired image is displayed as the screen saver.

8. Press to select the desired screen saver.

Dialing Font

Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to choose the color and size of the text displayed when dialing.

Color

The available color options are:

䢇 Basic: displays black numbers on-screen when dialing. 䢇 Rainbow: displays multi-colored numbers on-screen when

dialing.

䢇 Monochrome: allows you to choose between several

different monochromatic color options.

䢇 Hyphenate: allows you to choose between several

different monochromatic colors and assign a different color option to each individual hyphenated series of numbers.

To change the dialing color:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Display ().

4. Select Dialing Font ().

5. Select Color ().

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6. Select Basic, Rainbow, Monochrome, or Hyphenate and

press .

7. If you selected Monochrome, use your navigation key to

select a color. If you selected Hyphenate, use your navigation key to select a color for the first group of

numbers, then press Next ( ) and select a color for the next two sets of numbers.

8. Select Done ().

Font Size

The available size options are:

䢇 Large: displays larger text for easier viewing on the display

screen.

䢇 Normal: displays the standard smaller size text on the

display screen.

To change the dialing font size:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ( ).

3. Select Display ().

4. Select Dialing Font ().

5. Select Size ().

6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Large or

Normal and press .

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Location Settings

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

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

To enable your phone’s Location feature:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Others ().

4. Select Location ( ). (The Location disclaimer displays.)

5. Read the disclaimer and press or select Next ().

6. Select On or Off and press .

When the Location feature is on, your phone’s standby screen

will display the icon. When Location is turned off, the icon will display.

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Messaging Settings

Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. (For more information, see “Accessing Messaging” on page 205.)

Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a signature with each sent message, and create your own canned messages, to name just a few.

Setting Message Alerts

When new messages arrive, you can choose to have your phone notify you by playing an audible alert.

To hear an alert when you receive a new message:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Messaging ().

3. Select Settings ().

4. Select Message Alerts ().

5. Select Typ e ().

6. Select Voi cem ail () or Text Message ().

7. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or Downloaded

and press the navigation key down.

8. Press the navigation key left or right to select the

desired sound and press .

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Deleting Old Messages

You can have old messages deleted automatically when your inbox becomes full.

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Messaging ().

3. Select Settings ().

4. Select Auto Erase ().

5. Select Ye s or No and press .

Adding a Customized Signature

Each message you send can have a customized signature to reflect your personality.

To add a customized signature to each sent message:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Messaging ().

3. Select Settings ().

4. Select Edit Signature ().

5. Select On and press .

If you do not wish to attach a signature to your outgoing

Note:

messages, select Off.

6. Enter your signature using the keypad and press for

Done. (See “Entering Text” on page 40.)

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Managing Preset Messages

Your phone is preset with ten messages and ten empty spaces for custom messages to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as “Where are you?,” “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at,” can be customized or deleted to suit your needs. You can even add your own preset messages to the list.

To edit or delete a preset message:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Messaging ().

3. Select Settings ().

4. Select Preset Messages ( ). (The list of messages

is displayed.)

5. To edit or delete a preset message, highlight it and press

Edit ().

6. Edit the selected message (see “Entering Text” on

page 40), and press Done ().

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To add a new preset message:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Messaging ().

3. Select Settings ().

4. Select Preset Messages ( ). (The list of messages

is displayed.)

5. Press Options () and select Add New ( ).

6. Enter your preset message (see “Entering Text” on

page 40), and press Done ( ). (Your new message will be added to the beginning of the list.)

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Airplane Mode

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

To set your phone to Airplane Mode:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Others ().

4. Select Airplane Mode (

5. Read the disclaimer and press or select OK ().

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6. Select On or Off and press OK ()

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

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TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service

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

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

When establishing your Sprint PCS Service, please call Sprint Customer Service via the state Telecommunications

Relay Service (TRS) by first dialing , . Then provide the state TRS with this number: 866-727-4889.

To turn TTY Mode on or off:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Others ().

4. Highlight TTY Mode and press .

A message is displayed when you enable TTY that says “TTY

Note:

“On” may impair headset and non-TTY accessory performance.” Press the OK key to continue.

5. Press after reading the message to continue.

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6. Press the navigation key up or down to select

Disable TTY, TTY+Hearing, TTY+Voice, or Enable TTY and

press .

In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon.

Note:

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

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

911 Emergency Calling

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

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Phone Setup Options

Launch Pad

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

To assign your shortcut key:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Launch Pad ().

4. Select the Up, Down, Left or Right Key, and press .

5. Use the navigation key to select the desired shortcut

you would like to assign and press

Call Answer Mode

You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your

phone, whether you want to be required to press , to press any number key, or simply open the flip.

To set call answer mode:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Others ().

4. Select Call Answer ().

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

䡲 Any key to allow an incoming call to be answered by

pressing any key.

䡲 Ta lk key requires to be pressed to answer all

incoming calls.

䡲 Flip open allows you to answer incoming calls by

opening the flip.

Auto Answer Mode

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

To set Auto Answer mode:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Others ().

4. Select Auto Answer ().

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

䡲 No to disable Auto Answer. 䡲 Ye s to answer calls automatically when the phone is

connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately). Remember, your phone will answer calls in Auto Answer mode even if you are not present.

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Display Language

You can choose to display your Sprint PCS Phone’s on-screen menus in English or in Spanish.

To assign a language for the phone’s display:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Others ().

4. Select Language ().

5. Select English or Español and press .

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Section 2C

Setting Your Phone’s Security

In This Section

⽧ Accessing the Security Menu

⽧ Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature

⽧ Using Special Numbers

⽧ Erasing Contacts

⽧ Erasing Downloads

⽧ Resetting Your Phone

⽧ Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM

By using the security settings on your Sprint PCS Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize you with your phone’s security settings. With several options available, you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs.

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Accessing the Security Menu

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

To access the Security menu:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Security ().

4. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.

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

Tip:

of either your Social Security number or Sprint PCS Phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

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Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature

Locking Your Phone

When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911, Sprint Customer Service, or special numbers. (See “Using Special Numbers” on page 74.)

To lock your phone:

1. From the Security menu, select Lock Phone ().

2. Highlight Unlocked, On power-up, or Lock now and

press .

Unlocking Your Phone

To unlock your phone:

1. From standby mode, press .

2. Enter your lock code.

Changing the Lock Code

To change your lock code:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Security ().

4. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

5. Select Change Lock ().

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6. Enter your new lock code and press Next ().

7. Re-enter your new lock code press Done ().

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Calling in Lock Mode

You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Using Special Numbers” on page 74.)

To place an outgoing call in lock mode:

䊳 To call an emergency number, special number, or

Sprint Customer Service, enter the phone number and

press

Locking Services

This setting allows you to lock voice call functions, Sprint PCS Vision services, and Sprint PCS Ready Link service. When you enable Lock Services, you are unable to make new calls (excluding emergency numbers) or access the Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint PCS Ready Link services until the lock has been disabled in the Security menu.

Locking Voice Services

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Security ( ) and enter your lock code.

4. Select Lock Services (

5. Select Voice: Unlocked ().

6. Select Lock and press .

)

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Locking Sprint PCS Vision

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Security ( ) and enter your lock code.

4. Select Lock Services ().

5. Select PCS Vision: Unlocked ().

6. Select Lock and press .

Locking Ready Link

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Security ( ) and enter your lock code.

4. Select Lock Services ().

5. Select Ready Link: Unlocked ().

6. Select Lock and press .

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Using Special Numbers

Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your contact entries (the same number may be in both directories).

To add or replace a special number:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Security ( ) and enter your lock code.

4. Select Special # ().

5. Highlight the desired location for your entry and

press .

6. Enter the number and press .

There are no Speed Dial options associated with special

Note:

numbers.

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Erasing Contacts

You can quickly and easily erase all of your Contacts.

To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Security ( ) and enter your lock code.

4. Select Erase Contacts ().

5. If you are certain you would like to erase all of your

internal Contacts entries, select Ye s and press .

Erasing Downloads

You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all items you have downloaded to your phone.

To erase all downloads:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Security ( ) and enter your lock code.

4. Select Erase Downloads ().

5. If you are certain that you would like to erase all items

downloaded to your phone, select Yes and press .

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This will also delete any content originally preloaded into the

Note:

handset.

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Resetting Your Phone

Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. (Contacts are not erased.)

To re se t y ou r p ho ne :

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Security ( ) and enter your lock code.

4. Select Reset Phone ().

5. If you are certain that you would like to restore all of the

factory settings, select Yes and press .

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Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision

Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services

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

To disable Sprint PCS Vision services:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select PCS Vision ().

4. Select Disable Vision ( ). (A message will appear.)

5. Read the disclaimer and press Next ().

6. Select Disable Vision and press .

To enable Sprint PCS Vision services:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select PCS Vision ().

4. Select Enable Vision ( ). (A message will appear.)

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5. Select Connect and press .

6. Select Ye s to enable Vision service and press .

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Section 2D

Controlling Your Roaming Experience

In This Section

⽧ Understanding Roaming

⽧ Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode

⽧ Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard

Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Your new

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

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

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Understanding Roaming

Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen

Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Any time you

are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( ).

Remember, when you are using your phone off the

Tip:

Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).

Unless your Sprint PCS Service Plan includes roaming, you will

Note:

pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.

Roaming on Other Digital Networks

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

If you’re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint PCS

Note:

Network and enter an area where roaming is available, your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint PCS Service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.

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Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming

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

To check your voicemail while roaming:

1. Dial 1 + area code + your Sprint PCS Phone number.

2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press .

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

prompts.

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

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Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode

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

Set Mode

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

To set your phone’s roam mode:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Roaming ().

4. Select Set Mode ().

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

䡲 Automatic seeks Sprint PCS Service. When

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

䡲 Roaming only forces the phone to seek a roaming

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

䡲 Sprint allows you to access the Nationwide

Sprint PCS Network only and prevents roaming on other networks.

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Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard

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

To turn Call Guard on or off:

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Settings ().

3. Select Roaming ().

4. Select Call Guard ().

5. After reading the message, highlight On or Off and

press .

Voice Dialing and Speed Dialing are not available when you

Note:

are roaming with Call Guard enabled.

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To place roaming calls with Call Guard on:

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

number and press .

2. Press to confirm Roaming Rate.

To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:

1. Press

2. Press to confirm Roaming Rate.

Reminder:

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Section 2E

Navigating Through Menus

In This Section

⽧ Menu Navigation

⽧ Menu Structure

⽧ Viewing the Menus

Every function and feature of your Sprint PCS Phone can be accessed through an on-screen menu. This section is a road

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

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Menu Navigation

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

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

Menu Structure

Selecting Menu Items

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

also select any item by highlighting it and pressing .

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

1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Call History by pressing or by highlighting it

and pressing .

3. Select Incoming Calls by pressing or by highlighting

it and pressing . (If you have received any calls, they are displayed on the screen.)

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Backing Up Within a Menu

To go to the previous menu:

䊳 Press .

To return to standby mode:

䊳 Press .

Viewing the Menus

Menu Diagram

Voice Memo

1: Record 2: Review

Messaging

1: Send Message

1: Text Message 2: VoiceSMS 3: Email

2: Text Message

1: Inbox 2: Outbox

3: Drafts 3: VoiceSMS 4: Email 5: Voicemail

1: Call Voicemail

2: Details

3: Clear Envelope 6: Settings

1: Notification

1: Message and Icon 2: Icon only

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2: Sending Options

1: Priority

1: Normal 2: Urgent

2: Call Back #

1: None 2: Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx) 3: Other

3: Preset Messages

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

20: [Empty] 4: Edit Signature (On/Off) 5: Message Alerts

1: Volume

1: Voicemail 2: Text Message

2: Type

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1: Voicemail 2: Text Message

3: Reminder

1: Off 2: Once

3: Every 2 min 6: Save In Outbox (Yes/No) 7: Auto Erase (Yes/No) 8: VoiceSMS Options

1: Speaker Phone (On/Off) 2: From Name

Tools

1: Today 2: Scheduler 3: Task List 4: Memo Pad 5: World Time

1: DST Setting

6: Alarm Clock

1: Alarm #1 2: Alarm #2 3: Alarm #3

7: Calculator 8: Countdown

Voice Service

1: Launch VSuite 2: Settings

1: Digit Dialing

1: Adapt Digits 2: Reset Digits

2: Sensitivity

1: Commands

1: Reject More

2: Recommended

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3: Reject Less

2: Names

1: Reject More

2: Recommended

3: Reject Less

3: Choice Lists

1: Name Dialing

1: Automatic 2: Always On 3: Always Off

2: Digit Dialing

1: Automatic 2: Always On 3: Always Off

3: Contacts

1: Automatic 2: Always On 3: Always Off

4: Sound

1: Prompts (On/Off) 2: Digits (On/Off) 3: Names (On/Off) 4: Name Settings

1: Speed

1: Faster

2: Recommended

3: Slower

2: Volume

1: Louder

2: Recommended

3: Softer

5: Voice Launch

1: Talk Key 2: Talk and Flip Open

6: About

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Call History

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

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

Web

Settings

1: Display

1: Screen Saver

1: Main LCD

1: Preset Image

2: Downloads 2: Menu Style

1: 3*3 style 2: List style

3: Display Type

1: External LCD

1: Normal Display

1: Balloon 2: Highway 3: Candy 4: Beach 5: Video 6: Bike 7: Launch Pad 8: Digital Clock 9: World Time 10: Calendar 11: Dual Clock 12: Analog Clock

Menus

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2: Inversive Display 4: Incoming Call

1: With Caller ID

1: Default

2: Downloads

2: No Caller ID

1: Default

2: Downloads 5: Dialing Font

1: Color

1: Basic

2: Rainbow

3: Monochrome

4: Hyphenate

2: Size

1: Large

2: Normal 6: Greeting

1: Sprint PCS 2: Custom

7: Backlight

1: Main Display

1: Flip open

2: 30 seconds

3: 15 seconds

4: 8 seconds

2: Keypad

1: Flip open

2: 30 seconds

3: 15 seconds

4: 8 seconds

5: Off

3: Pwr Save Mode (On/Off)

8: LCD Contrast

1: Main LCD

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Samsung VI-A820 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Welcome to Sprint

Introduction

Getting Started

Setting Up Service

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service

Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated

Unlocking Your Phone

Setting Up Your Voicemail

Sprint PCS Account Passwords

Getting Help

Your Sprint PCS Phone

Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics

Front View of Your Phone

Key Functions

Viewing the Display Screen

Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone

Turning Your Phone On and Off

Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger

Displaying Your Phone Number

Making and Answering Calls

Making Calls

Dialing Options

Answering Calls

Missed Call Notification

Calling Emergency Numbers

In-Call Options

End-of-Call Options

Saving a Phone Number

Finding a Phone Number

Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses

Abbreviated Dialing

Dialing From Contacts

Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing

Using Plus (+) Code Dialing

Entering Text

Selecting a Character Input Mode

Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad

Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, Preset Messages and Recent Messages

Controlling Your Phone’s Settings

Sound Settings

Ringer Types

Selecting a Key Tone

Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings

Alert Notification

Silence All

Text To Spe ech (TTS)

Display Settings

Changing the Text Greeting

Changing the Backlight Time Length

Changing the Screen Saver

Dialing Font

Location Settings

Messaging Settings

Airplane Mode

TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service

Phone Setup Options

Launch Pad

Call Answer Mode

Auto Answer Mode

Display Language

Setting Your Phone’s Security

Accessing the Security Menu

Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature

Locking Your Phone

Unlocking Your Phone

Changing the Lock Code

Calling in Lock Mode

Locking Services

Using Special Numbers

Erasing Contacts

Erasing Downloads

Resetting Your Phone

Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services

Controlling Your Roaming Experience