Sanyo PM-8200 (Sprint) User's Guide
User’s Guide
PCS VisionSMPicture Phone
PM-8200
Table of Contents
Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Getting Started With PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
PCS Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Section 2: Your PCS Vision Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2A. Your PCS Vision Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Features of Your PCS VisionSMPicture Phone PM-8200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Changing the Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Adjusting Volume During a Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Missed Call Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Finding a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Dialing From the Contacts Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Using Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Using Abbreviated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Selecting a Character Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Entering Symbols,Numbers, Preset Suffixes, and Smileys . . . . . . . . . .34
2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Ringer Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Selecting a Tone Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Setting a Start-up/Power-off Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using Voice Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Alert Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Silence All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Changing the Text Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Changing the Display Screen Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Changing the Display for Incoming Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Changing the Display for Area Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Changing the Display for Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Changing the Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Changing the Display for My Buddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Changing the Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Changing the Font Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
TTY Use With PCS Service From Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Auto Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Setting the Open/Close Flip Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Setting Any Key Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Setting the Side Key Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Setting Abbreviated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Headset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Setting Message Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Editing Preset Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Setting a Callback Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Setting the Current Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Using the Mini Flashlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Locking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Locking the Pictures Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Calling in Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Erasing the Contacts Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Erasing All Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Resetting Your Pictures Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Resetting and Locking Your Phone Through SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Security Features for PCS Vision
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Enabling and Disabling PCS Vision Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
2E. Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
2F. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
2G. Using the Contacts Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Displaying the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Finding Contacts List Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Contacts List Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Selecting a Ringer/Image Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Secret Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Dialing PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
2H. Personal Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Managing the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Adding an Event to the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Event Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Event Alert Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Viewing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Erasing a Day’s Events or Call Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Adding a Call Alarm to the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Call Alarm Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Call Alarm Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Editing a Call Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Viewing a Future/Past Day’s Scheduled Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Adding To Do List Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Viewing the To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Editing To Do List Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Adding a To Do List Item to the Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Deleting Items From the To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Viewing Memory in Your Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Purging All Events, Call Alarms, or To Do List Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Personal Information Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Displaying Your User Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Finding Icon Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Displaying the Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Displaying Advanced Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Using the Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Using the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Downloading Files Through PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Confirming the Downloaded Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Viewing the Downloaded Data Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
2I. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Making a Call Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Programming Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Reviewing Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Erasing All Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Recording Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Voice Memo Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Erasing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Setting Up Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Activating Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Selecting an Announcement for Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Recording Your Name for a Pre-Recorded Announcement . . . . . . . .130
Recording a Customized Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Reviewing an Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Erasing an Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
2J. Using PCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Getting Started With PCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Setting PCS Ready Link Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Preparing Your Phone for PCS Ready Link Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Ready Link Call Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Making and Receiving a PCS Ready Link Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Displaying the PCS Ready Link List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Selecting Contact Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Making a PCS Ready Link Call (1-to-1 Call) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Making a PCS Ready Link Call (Group Call) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Making a PCS Ready Link Call by Entering a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Missed Call Notification for PCS Ready Link Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Receiving a PCS Ready Link Call (1-to-1 Call) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Receiving a PCS Ready Link Call (Group Call) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Redialing a PCS Ready Link Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
PCS Ready Link Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Copying an Entry to Personal List or Personal Group List . . . . . . . . .141
Saving a PCS Ready Link Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Finding an Entry in the PCS Ready Link List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Adding a New Contact to Your Personal List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Adding a New Group to Your Personal Group List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Editing a Contact in Your Personal List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Editing a Group in Your Personal Group List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Erasing Ready Link List Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Erasing an Entry in Your Personal List or Personal Group List . . . . . .147
Erasing a PCS Ready Link List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Updating Your PCS Ready Link Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Updating the Company List and Personal List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Managing PCS Ready Link Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Setting Speed Dialing for PCS Ready Link Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Restarting the Ready Link Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Setting Ready Link Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Setting Ringer Types for PCS Ready Link Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Setting an Alert Notification for PCS Ready Link Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Setting the Speakerphone for PCS Ready Link Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Setting the Default View of the PCS Ready Link List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
2K. Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Creating Your Picture MailSMPassword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Camera Mode Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Selecting Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Viewing Your Camera’s Status Area Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Sending Picture MailSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 62
Sending Picture Mail From the In Camera Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Sending Picture Mail from Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Storing Pictures in My Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
In Camera Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
In Camera Folder Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Saved to Phone Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Managing Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Using the Picture Mail Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Managing Online Picture Mail From Your PCS Vision Phone . . . . . .170
Uploading Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Sending Online Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Accessing Online Picture Mail Options From Your PCS Vision Phone . .172
Section 3:PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
3A. PCS Service Features:The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Voicemail Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
New Voicemail Message Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Voicemail Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Clearing the Message Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Voicemail Menu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
3B. PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 86
Getting Started With PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Your User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Launching a PCS Vision Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Net Gu ar d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 90
PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Navigating the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Understanding Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
New Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Message Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Displaying Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Displaying Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Sending a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Sending a Message in the Drafts Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Sending a Message in the Outbox Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Changing the Display Font Size of a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Prepending a Phone Number From a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Message Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Erasing All Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Moving a Message Into Another Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Erasing a Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Erasing Selected Messages in All Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Signing Up for Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Accessing Email Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Composing Email Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Accessing Alternate Email Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Using Alternate Email Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Using Instant Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Accessing Instant Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Experiencing Wireless Online Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Accessing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
Accessing Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Accessing Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Using the Browser Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Using PCS Business Connection Personal Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
PCS Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
3C. PCS Voice CommandSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Getting Started With PCS Voice CommandSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 24
Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Making a Call With PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Accessing Information Using PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information . .226
4A. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . .232
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
User’s Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
4B. Terms & Conditions and Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . .250
Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
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 Picture Mail – will work the same.
This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new
PCS Vision Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. If
you have already reviewed the Start Here to Activate guide 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 Start Here to Activateguide, go to
Section One – Getting Started. This section provides all the
information you need to unlock your 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.
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Introduction
This User’s Guide introduces you to PCS Service and all the features
of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:
Section 1: Getting Started
Section 2: Your PCS Vision Phone
Section 3: 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: You can view this guide online or print it to keep it on hand. If you’re viewing
it online, simply click on a topic in the Table of Contents or Index or on any page
reference. The PDF will automatically display the appropriate page.
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Section 1
Getting Started
Section 1A
Setting Up Service
In This Section
Getting Started With PCS Service
Setting Up Your Voicemail
PCS Account Passwords
Getting Help
Setting up service on your new PCS Vision Phone is quick and easy.
This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up
your phone, unlock your phone, set up your voicemail,establish
passwords,and contact Sprint for assistance with your PCS Service.
Section 1A: Setting Up Service 2
Getting Started With PCS Service
Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated
If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint Store,
it probably has already been activated. All you need to do is unlock
your phone.
If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Start Here Guide
included with your phone.
Unlocking Your Phone
To unlock your phone,follow these easy steps:
1. Press to turn the phone on.
2. Press Unlock (left softkey).
Note: To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey text
that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s display screen.
Softkey actions change according to the screen you’re viewing and will not
appear if there is no corresponding action available.
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes,the
code is not visible as you type.)
Tip:If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your
Social Security number or PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If none of these work,
call PCS Customer Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3
Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your PCS Vision Phone are automatically
transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned
off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal
greeting as soon as your PCS Vision Phone is activated.
To set up your voicemail:
1. Press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your passcode
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 , bypassing the need for you to
enter your passcode)
Note: The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas.
For more information about using your voicemail, see
“Using Voicemail” on page 176.
Section 1A: Setting Up Service 4
PCS Account Passwords
As a PCS customer,you enjoy unlimited access to your personal
account information, your voicemail account, and your PCS Vision
account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information,
you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Account Password
If you are the account owner, you’ll have an account password to sign
on to
www.sprintpcs.com and to use when calling PCS Customer
Solutions. Your default account password is the last four digits of your
Social Security number. If you are not the account owner (if someone
else pays for your PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password
at
www.sprintpcs.com.
Voicemail Password
You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up
your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on page 176 for
more information on your voicemail password.
PCS Vision Password
If you have a PCS Vision Phone, you can set up a PCS Vision Password.
This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of
Premium Services content and to protect personal information on
multi-phone accounts.
For more information or to change your passwords, sign on to
www.sprintpcs.com or call PCS Customer Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS
(4727).
Section 1A: Setting Up Service 5
Getting Help
Visit Our Website
You can get up-to-date information on PCS Services and Options by
signing onto our Website at
www.sprintpcs.com.
When you visit us online, you can
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 PCS Customer Solutions
You can reach PCS Customer Solutions many different ways:
Dial on your PCS Vision Phone
Sign on to your account at www.sprintpcs.com
Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers),
1-877-CLEARPY (253-2779) (PCS Clear Pay
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customers), or
1-888-788-4727 (Business customers)
Write to us at PCS Customer Solutions, P.O. Box 8077,
London, KY 40742
Receiving Automated Invoicing Information
For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing
information on your PCS Account. This information includes
balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and the number of
minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. (Normal airtime usage
will apply.)
To access automated invoicing information:
Press .
Note: This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
Section 1A: Setting Up Service 6
PCS Directory Assistance
You have access to a variety of services and information through
PCS Directory Assistance,including residential, business, and
government listings; assistance with local or long-distance calls;
movie listings; and hotel,restaurant, shopping, and major local event
information. There is a per-call charge and you will be billed for
airtime.
To call PCS Directory Assistance:
Press .
PCS Operator Services
PCS Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls
or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third
party.
To access PCS Operator Services:
Press .
For more information or to see the latest in products and services,
visit us online at
www.sprintpcs.com.
Note: PCS Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
Section 1A: Setting Up Service 7
Section 2
Your PCS Vision Phone
Section 2A
Your PCS Vision Phone: The Basics
In This Section
Front View of Your Phone
Viewing the Display Screen
Features of Your PCS Vision
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Picture Phone PM-8200
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
Displaying Your Phone Number
Making and Answering Calls
Entering Text
Your PCS Vision Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and
expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that
are important to you. This section will guide you through the basic
functions and calling features of your phone.
Section 2A: Your PCS Vision Phone – The Basics 9
Front View of Your Phone
Section 2A: Your PCS Vision Phone – The Basics 10
1. Earpiece
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2. Main LCD
12:30pm
R-Link Web
3. Softkey (left)
4. Navigation Key
5. MENU/OK
6. Camera Key
7. TALK
8. Microphone
9. Accessories Connector
18. Speaker
19. LED
Indicator
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20. Sub LCD
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21. Flash
22. Camera
Lens
17. Softkey (right)
16. Side Call Key
15. BACK
14. Side Camera Key
13. END/POWER
12. SPEAKER Key
11. Keypad
10. Charger Jack
23. Antenna
24. Headset
Jack
25. Ready Link
(Memo) Button
26. Side Volume
Key
Key Features
1. Earpiece: Lets you hear the caller’s voice.
2. Main LCD (display): Displays the phone’s main menu,features,
modes, etc.
3. Softkey (left): Lets you select the menu corresponding to the
bottom left line on the Main LCD.
4. Navigation Key: Lets you navigate quickly and easily through the
menu options. You can access menu shortcuts by pressing
Right : Contacts, Left : My Shortcut, Up :Messaging, and
Down : Downloads.
5. MENU/OK: Lets you access the phone’s menus and select menu
options.
6. Camera Key: Lets you access the Pictures menu and take pictures.
7. TALK: Lets you place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, or use
Three-Way Calling and Voice Dial.
8. Microphone: To speak into or record your voice.
9. Accessories Connector: Connects optional accessories such as a
USB cable.
10. Charger Jack:Connects the travel charger (included).
11. Keypad: Lets you enter numbers, letters, and characters, and
navigate within menus. Press and hold keys 2-9 for speed dialing.
12. SPEAKER Key: Lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone
mode. You can also use it to activate Voice Dial and Memo
recording.
13. END/POWER: Lets you turn the phone on/off, end a call,or
return to standby mode.
14. Side Camera Key: Lets you display the Pictures menu and take
pictures.
15. BACK: Lets you clear characters from the screen or display the
previous page.
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16. Side Call Key: Lets you place or receive calls without opening the
phone.
17. Softkey (right): Lets you select the menu corresponding to the
bottom right line on the Main LCD.
18. Speaker: Lets you hear the different ringers and sounds.
You can mute the ringer when receiving incoming calls by
pressing , , , , , or Side Camera key.
19. LED Indicator: Shows your phone’s connection status at a glance.
20. Sub LCD: Lets you monitor the phone’s status and see who’s
calling without opening the phone.
21. Flash: The built-in flash lets you take pictures in low light.
You can also use it as a mini flashlight.
22. Camera Lens: The built-in camera lens lets you take pictures.
23. Antenna: Fully extend the antenna for the best reception.
24. Headset Jack: Lets you insert the plug of a headset (sold
separately) for hands-free phone use.
25. Ready Link (Memo) Button:Allows you to access the PCS Ready
Link List or Voice Memo menu. (See “Using PCS Ready Link” on
page 132 or “Managing Voice Memos” on page 126.)
26. Side Volume Key: Lets you adjust the receiver volume during a
call or ringer volume in standby mode.
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Viewing the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about
your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll
see on your phone’s display screen:
shows your current signal strength. The more lines you have,the
stronger your signal.
means your phone cannot find a signal.
tells you a call is in progress.
indicates PCS Vision/PCS Ready Link access is dormant.
indicates PCS Vision/PCS Ready Link access is active.
indicates PCS Vision/PCS Ready Link access is disabled.
indicates you have new text messages waiting.
indicates you have new voicemail messages waiting. Press and
hold to call your voicemail box.
indicates you have text messages and voicemail messages waiting.
indicates you are “roaming” off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
indicates the PCS Ready Link Service is enabled.
indicates the PCS Ready Link Service is disabled.
shows the level of your battery charge. The more black you see,
the more power you have left. It displays while charging.
indicates you have menus to scroll (in four directions).
indicates a beep sound is set at level 1.
indicates the vibrate feature is set.
indicates volume level 4 or 1 and vibrate feature is set.
indicates the voice call ringer setting is off.
indicates all the sound settings are off.
indicates the Location Service of your phone is enabled.
indicates the Location Service of your phone is disabled.
indicates you have a new caller’s message.
indicates the Screen Call Auto setting is on.
indicates you have new downloaded data.
indicates your phone is in TTY mode.
indicates Headset mode is set to PCS Ready Link and a headset is
connected.
indicates the speakerphone mode is set to on.
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 73.)
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Features of Your PCS VisionSMPicture Phone
PM-8200
Congratulations on the purchase of your PCS VisionSMPicture Phone
PM-8200 by Sanyo. This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and
reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service
options. The following list previews some of those features and
options and provides page numbers where you can find out more:
Dual-band/tri-mode capability allows you to make and receive
calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and to roam
on other analog and 800 and 1900 MHz digital networks where
Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 73).
PCS Vision
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provides access to the wireless Internet in digital
mode (page 186).
Email provides quick and convenient text messaging capabilities
(page 204).
PCS Voice Command
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lets you dial phone numbers by speaking
someone’s name or the digits of their phone number (page 223).
Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can be
downloaded to your phone to make your PCS Vision Phone as
unique as you are (page 208).
The built-in organizer lets you schedule alerts to remind you of
important events (page 99).
Speed Dialing lets you call a phone number stored in your
Contacts directory using one touch dialing (page 30).
The Contacts directory can store up to 500 numbers and
300 email and Web addresses in 300 entries (entries can store up
to seven numbers each). A separate PCS Ready Link Contacts List
provides easy access to up to 200 personal contacts and
200 company-provided contacts.
The built-in camera allows you to take full-color digital pictures,
view your pictures using the phone’s display,and instantly send
them to a family and friends using Picture Mail
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service (page 152).
PCS Ready Link allows you to enjoy quick, two-way,
“walkie-talkie-style” communication with one or several
PCS Ready Link users (page 132).
Large 1.8-inch, full-color display screen plus external display.
The Side Call key lets you place or receive calls without opening
the phone (page 19).
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Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
To turn your phone on:
Press .
Once your phone is on, it displays “Looking for service...” which
indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone
finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle
state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a
Power Save feature is automatically activated. When a signal is found,
your phone automatically returns to standby mode.
In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically
without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for
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 until you see the powering down
animation on the display screen.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery
is charging).
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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
Battery Capacity
Your PCS Vision Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery.
It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained.
The battery provides approximately 3.0 hours of continuous digital
talk time (1.7 hours in analog) or approximately 288 hours of
continuous digital standby time(17 hours in analog).
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the low battery icon
appears. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left,
the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers down.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, PCS Ready
Link mode, and browser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
Tip:Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the battery
before it runs out of power.
Installing the Battery
To install the LiIon battery:
1. Place the battery into the space beneath
the antenna with the metal contacts at
the bottom, facing downward.
2. Gently press down until it’s in place and
the battery release latch snaps.
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 and
hold the battery.
3. Pull the battery up and out at a 45-degree
angle.
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Charging the Battery
Your PCS Vision Phone’s LiIon battery is rechargeable and should be
charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone.
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery
level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you
will lose all the information you were just working on. For a quick
check of your phone’s battery level, glance at the battery charge
indicator located in the upper-right corner of your phone’s display
screen. If the battery charge is getting too low, the low battery icon
( ) appears and the phone sounds a warning tone.
Always use a Sprint-approved travel charger or vehicle power adapter
to charge your battery.
Warning! Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone
and void the warranty.
Using the Travel Charger
To use the travel charger provided with your phone:
1. Plug the travel charger into a wall outlet.
2. Plug the other end of the travel charger into the bottom of your
phone (with the battery installed).
Charging when your phone is turned on:
The battery icon appears on the display while charging.
The battery icon turns to when charging is complete.
Charging when your phone is turned off:
The battery icon appears, and the message “BATTERY
CHARGING--Power Off--” is shown on the display while
charging. When the battery is completely discharged, you
may wait for several minutes until the message is shown on
the display. The battery icon turns to , and the message
changes to “CHARGING COMPLETE--Power Off--” when
charging is complete.
It takes approximately 3.5 hours to fully recharge a completely
rundown battery. With the Sprint-approved LiIon battery,
you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely
run down.
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DisplayingYour Phone Number
Just in case you forget your phone number, your PCS Vision Phone
can remind you.
To display your phone number:
1. Press to access the main menu.
2. Select Contacts and press .
3. Select My Phone# and press .
Note: To access the phone’s main menu, press from standby mode. Menu
items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation key and pressing
, or you can press the number corresponding to the menu item on your keypad.
Making and Answering Calls
Making Calls
Placing a call from your PCS Phone is as easy as making a call from any
land line phone. Just enter the number and press and you’re on
your way to clear calls.
To place 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 or . (To place a call when you are roaming and
Call Guard is enabled, see “Controlling Roaming Charges Using
Call Guard” on page 77.)
4. When you’re finished, press to end the call.
Tip:To redial your last outgoing call, press or twice.
Tip:When making calls off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, always dial
using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).
You can also place calls from your PCS Phone by using PCS Voice
Command
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(page 223), Speed Dialing (page 30),and using your
Call History listings (page 83).
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