Sanyo VL-2300 User Manual

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Setting Up Service

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Phone Basics

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Sprint PCS
Service Features

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Safety and Warranty

Sprint PCS VisionSMPhone
VI-2300 by Sanyo

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Sprint PCS® Phone Guide

Sprint PCS®Service

www.sprint.com

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Table of Contents

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 AccountPasswords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

Section 2: Your SprintPCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2A. Your SprintPCS Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

FrontView of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Features of Your SprintPCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

TTY Use With SprintPCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Using Your Phone’s Lock Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Erasing the Contacts Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Erasing All Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Resetting and Locking Your Phone Through SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Security Features for SprintPCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

2E. Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

2F. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

2G. Using the Contacts Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Displaying the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Finding Contacts ListEntries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Contacts List Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Erasing a Contacts Entry From the List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Selecting a Ringer for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Secret Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Dialing SprintPCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

2H. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Managing the Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Using Your Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Using the Call Alarm Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Using the To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Purging All Events, Call Alarms, or To Do ListItems . . . . . . . . . . .135

Personal Information Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Downloading Files Through SprintPCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

2I. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Setting Up Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

2J. Using SprintPCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call . . . . . . . . . .162

Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Erasing Ready Link ListEntries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Updating Your SprintPCS Ready Link Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

Managing SprintPCS Ready Link Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

Section 3: SprintPCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

3A. Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

Using SMS TextMessaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207

Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207

Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209

Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210

3B. Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212

Understanding Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220

Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222

Accessing Alternate Email Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224

Using InstantMessaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225

Experiencing Wireless Online Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226

Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228

Accessing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

Accessing Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232

Accessing Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235

Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238

Sprint PCS Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

3C. Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . .248

Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249

Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . .250

Accessing Information Using SprintPCS Voice Command . . . .251

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . . .253

4A. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255

Getting the MostOutof Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . .257

Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259

Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261

Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . .262

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263

Phone Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263

4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271

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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 Picture Mail –
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

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Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.

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Introduction

This Phone Guideintroduces 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 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 go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that
section, and you’ll be ready to use your phone in no time.

Getting Started

Section 1

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Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3

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.

Setting Up 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 Welcome to
Sprint brochure 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 (leftsoftkey).

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’trecall your lock code, try using the last four digits 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).

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 5

Setting Up Your Voicemail

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

To set up your voicemail:

1. Press and hold .

2. Follow the system prompts to:

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Create your pass code

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Record your greeting

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Record your name announcement

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Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch
Message Access (a feature that lets you access
messages simply by pressing and holding ,
bypassing the need for you to enter your pass code)

Note:If you are concerned aboutunauthorized access to your voicemail

account, Sprint recommends you enable your voicemail passcode.

For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using
Voicemail”on page 186.

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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.

AccountPassword

If you are the account owner, you’ll have an account password
to sign on to

www.sprint.com and to use when calling Sprint

Customer Service. Your default account password is the last
four digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the
account owner (if someone else receives the invoice for your
Sprint PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password at

www

.sprint.com

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VoicemailPassword

You’ll create your voicemail password (or pass code) when
you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail”on
page 5 for more information on your voicemail password.

Sprint PCS Vision Password

With your VI-2300 by Sanyo, 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).

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Getting Help

Visit www.sprint.com

You can go online to:

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Access your account information

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Check your minutes used (depending on your
Sprint PCS Service Plan)

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View and pay your bill

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Make your life easier by enrolling in Online Invoicing and
Automatic Payment

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Purchase accessories

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Shop for the latest Sprint PCS Phones

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View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options

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Learn more about Sprint PCS Vision and other great
products like Sprint PCS Picture Mail

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, games, ringers,

screen savers, and more

Reaching Sprint Customer Service

You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:

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Dial on your Sprint PCS Phone

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Sign on to your account at www.sprint.com

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Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers)
or 1-888-788-4727(Business customers)

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Write to us at Sprint Customer Service, P.O. Box 8077,
London, KY 40742

Setting Up Service

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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:

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Press .

Note:This service may notbe available in all Affiliate areas.

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:

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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:

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Press ..

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

www.sprint.com.

Note:Sprint PCS Operator Services may notbe available in all Affiliate areas.

Setting Up Service

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Your Sprint PCS Phone

Section 2

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

Section 2A

Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics

In This Section

⽧ FrontView of Your Phone

⽧ Viewing the Display Screen

⽧ Features of Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone

⽧ Turning Your Phone On and Off

⽧ Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger

⽧ Displaying Your Phone Number

⽧ Making and Answering Calls

⽧ Entering Text

Your Sprint 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 VI-2300 by Sanyo.

Phone Basics

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Front View of Your Phone

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1. Earpiece

2. Main LCD

3. Softkey (left)

15. Softkey (right)

4. Navigation Key

5. MENU/OK

6. Web Key

7. TALK Key

14. BACK Key

13. END/POWER Key

12. SPEAKER Key

8. Microphone

9. Accessories Connector

11. Keypad

10.

Standard Charger

Jack

19. Antenna

20. Headset

16. Speaker

17. Sub LCD

18. LED
Indicator

Jack

21. Ready Link/
Memo Button

22. Side Up/Down

Key

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Key Functions

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 the menu
shortcuts by pressing Right: Contacts, Left: Shortcut,

Up: Messaging, and Down: Downloads.

5. MENU/OK:Lets you access the phone’s menus and select

menu options.

6. Web Key: Lets you launch the Browser.

7. TALK Key: Lets you place or receive calls, answer

Call Waiting, or use Three-Way Calling.

8. Microphone:To speak into or record your voice.

9. Accessories Connector: Connects accessories such as a

travel charger (included) and USB cable (not included).

10. Standard Charger Jack: Connects Standardized AC Travel

Charger (not 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.

13.

END/POWER Key: Lets you turn the phone on/off, end a

call, or return to standby mode.

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14. BACK Key: Lets you display the previous page or clear

characters from the screen.

15. Softkey (right): Lets you select the menu corresponding

to the bottom right line on the Main LCD.

16. Speaker: Lets you hear the different ringers and sounds.

You can mute the ringer when receiving incoming calls
by pressing , , or the Side Up/Down Key. Also lets
you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.

17. Sub LCD: Lets you monitor the phone’s status and see

who’s calling without opening the phone.

18. LED Indicator: Shows your phone’s connection status at a

glance.

19. Antenna: Fully extend the antenna for the best

reception.

20. Headset Jack:Allows you to attach an optional phone

headset for hands-free phone use. (For Monaural
Headset Only.)

21. Ready Link/Memo Button: Allows you to access the

Sprint PCS Ready Link List or Voice Memo menu.
(See “Using Sprint PCS Ready Link

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22. Side Up/Down Key: Lets you adjust the receiver volume

during a call or ringer volume in standby mode. Press
and hold to make a voice dial or redial with the flip
closed.

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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:

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

menu select Settings > Phone Info > Help. To display an icon’s description,
highlight it and press .

shows your current signal strength. The more lines you
have, the stronger your signal.

means your phone cannot find a signal.

indicates a call is on hold.

tells you a call is in progress.

indicates the Sprint PCS Ready Link service is available.

indicates the Sprint PCS Ready Link service is available and
the speakerphone mode is set to on.

indicates the Sprint PCS Ready Link service is unavailable.

indicates Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint PCS Ready Link access is
dormant.

indicates Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint PCS Ready Link access is
active.

indicates Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint PCS Ready Link access is
disabled.

indicates you are “roaming”off the Nationwide Sprint PCS
Network.

indicates you have new voicemail messages. Press and
hold to call your voicemail box.

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indicates you have new text messages and/or picture
messages.

indicates you have voicemail messages and text
messages.

shows the level of your battery charge. The more black you
see, the more power you have left.

shows your battery is charging.

indicates you have menus to scroll (in four directions).

indicates the vibrate feature is set.

indicates volume level 4 or 1 and vibrate feature are set.

indicates 1 beep 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 your phone is in TTY mode.

indicates Headset mode is set to Sprint 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 Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and whether
you’re operating in digital or analog mode. (For more information, see
Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 91.)

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Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone

Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Vision
Phone VI-2300 by Sanyo. This phone is lightweight, easy-to­use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features
and service options. The following list previews some of those
features and options and provides page numbers where you
can find out more:

䢇

Dual-band/tri-mode capability allows you to make and
receive calls while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network
and to roam on other analog and 800 and 1900 MHz
digital networks where Sprint has implemented roaming
agreements (page

9191).

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Sprint PCS Vision provides access to the wireless Internet
in digital mode (page 211).

䢇

Email (page 222) and SMS Text Messaging (page 196)
provide quick and convenient text messaging capabilities.

䢇

Sprint PCS Voice CommandSMlets you dial phone numbers
by speaking someone’s name or the digits of their phone
number (page 247).

䢇

Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can
be downloaded to your phone to make your Sprint PCS
Vision Phone as unique as you are (page 228).

䢇

The built-in organizer lets you schedule alerts to remind
you of important events (page 123).

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Speed Dialing lets you call a phone number stored in your
Contacts directory using one touch dialing (page 43).

䢇

The Contacts directory (page 111) 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
Sprint PCS Ready Link Contacts List (page 163) provides
easy access to up to 200 personal contacts and 200
company-provided contacts.

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Sprint PCS Ready LinkSMallows you to enjoy quick, two-way,
“walkie-talkie-style”communication with one or several
Sprint PCS Ready Link users (page 159).

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Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning Your Phone On

To turn your phone on:

䊳

Press .

Once your phone is on, it 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).

Tip:The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you

are in an area where there is no signal.

Turning Your Phone Off

To turn your phone off:

䊳

Press and hold for two seconds until you see the
powering down animation on the display screen.

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

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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger

Battery Capacity

Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon)
battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully
drained. The battery provides up to 3.25 hours of continuous
digital talk time (up to 1.75 hours in analog).

When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon
blinks. When there are approximately 5 minutes of talk time
left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers
down.

Note:Long backlightsettings, searching for service, vibrate mode, and

browser use affectthe 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. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the

phone and gently press down.

2. Place the battery cover into the position as indicated in

the diagram, then slide it until you hear it snap into
place.

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Removing the Battery

To remove your battery:

1. Make sure the power is off. Press the battery release

latch, then slide the battery cover and remove it.

2. Use your thumbnail to lift and then remove the battery

as indicated in the diagram.

Charging the Battery

Your Sprint PCS 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 upper­right corner of your phone’s display screen. If the battery
charge is getting too low, the battery icon( ) appears and
the phone displays a warning message.

Always use a Sprint-approved desktop charger, 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.

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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

accessories connector at the bottom of your phone (with
the battery installed).

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Charging when your phone is turned on:

The battery icon appears on the display while
charging. The battery icon turns to when
charging is completed.

䡲

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, it may take 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 completed.

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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Displaying Your Phone Number

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

To display your phone number:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Contactsand press .

3. Select My Phone# and press .

Tip:You can also display your phone number from the Phone Info menu.

Press , select Settings, select Phone Info, and select Phone#/User ID.

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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 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 95.)

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 Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, always dial

using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).

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

SM

(page 247), Speed Dialing (page

43), using your Call History listings (page 106), and using
Voice-Activated Dialing (page 148).

Important:To maximize performance when

using your Sprint PCS Phone, extend the
antenna before a call and do not touch the
antenna during a call.

Correct Incorrect

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To place a call with the flip closed:

1. Make sure your phone is on.

2. Press and hold on the left side of the phone.

3. Follow the system prompts. (The call will be made in

speakerphone mode, unless you have a headset
attached to the phone.)

䡲

Redial to redial the last number you called.

䡲

Voice Dial to use the Voice Dial function (see”Using
Voice-Activated Dialing” on page 148).

Tip:This func tion is available only when the Side Key Guard setting is off. See

page 75 for the Side Key Guard.

Note:To use a Voice Dial, you musthave stored Voice Dial entries (see

“Programming Voice Dial Tags”on page 149).

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Dialing Options

Dialing options are displayed when you press Options(right
softkey) after entering numbers in the phone’s standby mode.
To select an option, highlight it and press .

䢇

Abbrev. Dial to dial the phone number in your Contacts list
that ends with the digits you entered. (See “Using
Abbreviated Dialing”on page 44.)

䢇

Call to dial the phone number.

䢇

Call:Speaker On to dial the phone number in speakerphone
mode.

䢇

Send Text to send a text message (mobile numbers only).
(See “Sending a Text Message” on page 198.)

䢇

Save Phone# to save the phone number in your Contacts
list. (See “Saving a Phone Number” on page 38.)

䢇

Find to display Contacts list entries that end with the
digits you entered. (See “Finding a Phone Number”on
page 113.)

䢇

Hard Pause to insert a hard pause. (See “Dialing and

Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”on page 40.)

䢇

2-Sec. Pause to insert a 2-second pause. (See “Dialing

and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”on page 40.)

䢇

Hyphen to insert a hyphen. (Hyphens are generally for
visual appeal only; they are not necessary when entering
numbers.)

Tip:To speed dial a phone number, press and hold the appropriate speed dial

key (locations 2-9). See “Assigning Speed Dial Numbers” on page 118.

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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 phone or by
pressing any number key. See “Setting Any Key Answer”
on page

75 for more information.)

Tip:Press Ignore (left softkey) when you do notwant to answer the call.

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

Ready Link/Memo Button ( ) on the left side of the
phone. (The call will be answered in speakerphone
mode.)
– or –
Open the phone to use the earpiece.

Note:If the setting for Open Flip is set to “No Action,”opening the phone

will not answer the call. (See “Setting the Open/Close Flip Option”on
page 74.)

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

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The phone rings and/or vibrates.

䢇

The LED flashes.

䢇

The backlight illuminates.

䢇

The screen displays an incoming call message.

䢇

If available, the phone number of the caller is displayed.

䢇

If the phone number is in your Contacts list, the contact’s
name is displayed.

The following options are also displayed by pressing Options
(right softkey). To select an option, highlight it and press .

䢇

Call Guard to answer the call when you are in roaming
mode. See page

95 for setting Call Guard.

䢇

Answer to answer the call.

䢇

Answer:Speakerto answer the call in speakerphone mode.

䢇

Answer on Hold to put the call on hold. (See “Setting
Answer on Hold” on page 32.)

䢇

Screen Call to answer the call by using a pre-recorded
announcement. (Appears when you are in a Sprint PCS
Service area or digital roaming area. See page 155 for the
setting.)

䢇

Quiet Ringerto mute the ringer. (Appears when the ringer
is set.)

Tip:Your Sprint PCS Phone offers additional ways to answer calls. (See page

72 for Auto Answer and page 75 for Any Key Answer.)

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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 Section 2D:
Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 91 for more
information about roaming.

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

1. Press or .

2. Press to proceed while the pop-up message is

displayed.

Note:When your phone is off, in an active SprintPCS Vision Connection, or

on a Sprint PCS Ready Link call, incoming calls go directly to voicemail.

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Setting Answer on Hold

This feature allows you to hold an incoming call when you
cannot answer immediately.

To set Answer on Hold:

1. When you receive an incoming call, press Options(right

softkey).

2. Highlight Answer on Hold and press . (The caller hears

a message to wait for you to answer. will display on
the screen while the call is on hold.)

To resume the call:

䊳

Press Answer (left softkey) or .

-or-

䊳

Press Options (right softkey), highlight Answer or

Answer:Speakerand press .

Note:Answer on Hold is not available in analog areas.

Ending a Call

To disconnect a call when you are finished:

䊳

Close the phone or press .

Note:If the setting for Close Flip is not set to “End Call,”closing the phone

will not end the call. (See “Setting the Open/Close Flip Option”on page 74.)

Tip:Time/Date is displayed when you press while the phone is in use.

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Using the Speakerphone

The speakerphone feature lets you hear audio through the
speaker and talk without holding the phone. When the
speakerphone is activated, use the Side Up/Down Key to
adjust the volume.

To turn the speakerphone on during a call:

䊳

Press .

– or –

Press Options (right softkey), highlight Speaker On, and
press .

To turn the speakerphone off during a call:

䊳

Press .

– or –

Press Options (right softkey), highlight Speaker Off, and
press .

Warning!Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear

during speakerphone use.

Changing the Ringer Volume

To change the ringer volume, press the Side Up/Down key
when the phone is open and in standby mode.

Note:To change the ringer volume from the main menu, see “Adjusting the

Phone’s Volume Settings”on page 56.

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Adjusting Volume During a Conversation

When you need to adjust the receiver volume during a
conversation, use the Side Up/Down key, or press the
navigation key up or down while a call is in progress.

Muting a Call

There are times when it’s necessary to mute a call so that your
caller does not hear you or certain background noise.

To mute a call:

䊳

Press Options (right softkey), highlight Mute, and press

. (When the phone is muted, “Mute” appears on the

display.)

To unmute a call:

䊳

Press Options (right softkey), highlight Unmute, and
press .

Tip:To use this feature with the flip closed, press and hold (located on

the side of your phone).

Missed Call Notification

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

To display the Missed Call entry:

䊳

Press View (left softkey). (To call an entry, highlight the
entry you want to call and press or .)

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Calling Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to 911 (dial and press ),
even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. Once
you dial the numbers, your phone will enter Emergency mode.

Press Options (right softkey) to display the options. To select an
option, highlight it and press .

䢇

Speaker On to activate speakerphone mode. (If you are in
speakerphone mode, the option will appear as Speaker Off
to deactivate.)

䢇

Unlock Phone to unlock your phone (appears only if the
phone is locked).

䢇

Close Menu to close the pop-up menu (appears only if the
phone is unlocked).

Tip:Press My Phone (left softkey) to display your phone number during

Emergency mode.

To exit Emergency mode:

1. Press .

2. Press Options (right softkey) to display the options.

3. Highlight Exit Emergencyand press .

Note:When you are in Emergency mode, you can only exit from the

options menu.

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To select Emergency mode options:

1. Press during a 911 call.

2. Press Options (rightsoftkey).

䡲

Call 911 to call 911.

䡲

Call 911:Speaker to call 911 in speakerphone mode.

䡲

Exit Emergency to exit Emergency mode.

3. Select an option and press .

In-Call Options

During a call, your phone displays menu options when you
press Options (right softkey). To select an option, highlight it
and press .

䢇

Flash to answer an incoming Call Waiting call or to connect
a third party during Three-Way Calling.

䢇

Mute or Unmute to mute or reactivate your phone’s
microphone.

䢇

Speaker On or Speaker Off to activate or deactivate
speakerphone mode. You can adjust the speakerphone
volume using the Side Up/Down key.

Warning!Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear

during speakerphone use.

䢇

Three -Way Call to call a third party.

䢇

Call History to access the Call History menu.
(See “Managing Call History”on page 103.)

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Contacts to access the Contacts menu.
(See “Using the Contacts Directory”on page 111.)

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Messaging to access the Messaging menu.
(See “Sprint PCS Messaging”on page 222.)

䢇

Settings to access the Settings menu.
(See “Controlling Your Phone’s Settings” on page 51.)

䢇

Tools/Extras to access the Tools/Extras menu.
(See “Personal Organizer”on page 123.)

Note:The Flash menu appears only for Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling.

The Three-Way Call menu does not appear in Roaming areas.

End-of-Call Options

To display the following options, press Options(rightsoftkey)
within 10 seconds after disconnecting a call. To select an
option, highlight it and press .

䢇

Call Again to dial the phone number.

䢇

Call:Speaker On to dial the phone number in speakerphone
mode.

䢇

Save Phone# to save the phone number in your
Contacts list.

䡲

Go to Phone Book appears when the number is
already in your Contacts list. (See “Saving a Phone
Number”on page 38.)

Note:The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as No ID

or Restricted.

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Saving a Phone Number

Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone can store up to 500 phone
numbers in up to 300 Contacts entries (an entry may contain
up to seven numbers). Each entry’s name can contain 16
characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts
entries alphabetically. (For more information, see Section 2G:
Using the Contacts Directory on page 111.)

To save a number from standby mode:

1. Enter a phone number.

2. Press Options (rightsoftkey).

3. Highlight Save Phone# and press .

4. Select a label by highlighting Mobile, Home, Work, Pager,

Fax, Other, or No Label and press .

5. Enter a name and press .

Once you have stored an entry in the Contacts list, you
are prompted to select the following entry modes:

䡲

New Name to enter a new name.

䡲

From Ph. Book to select a name from the Contacts
entry list.

6. Press Save (left softkey).

7. Press Done (left softkey) to return to standby mode.

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Finding a Phone Number

You can search Contacts list entries for phone numbers that
contain a specific string of numbers.

To find a phone number:

1. Enter the last four or more digits of the number and

press Options (right softkey). (The more numbers you
enter, the more specific the search becomes.)

2. Highlight Findand press . (The Contacts entry that

ends with the digits you entered appears.)

3. Scroll to your desired entry.

䡲

Press to display the entry details.

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Press or to dial.

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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

2-Sec. Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers
after two seconds.

Note:You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine 2-

second and hard pauses.

To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:

1. Enter the phone number and press Options (right

softkey).

2. Highlight either Hard Pause or 2-Sec. Pause and press .

(Hard pauses are displayed as a “H”and 2-second pauses
as a “T”.)

3. Enter additional numbers (for example, a passcode or an

extension).

4. To dial the number, press or . (When dialing a

number with a hard pause, press to send the next
set of numbers.)
– or –
To save the number in your Contacts list, press Options
(right softkey), highlight Save Phone#, and press .

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Plus Code Dialing

Your phone’s Plus Code Dialing feature can automatically dial
the international access code when you are traveling outside
of the United States. (Not available in some areas.)

To make a call using Plus Code Dialing:

1. From standby mode, press and hold until a “+”sign

appears on the phone display.

2. Enter the country code and phone number and press

or .

To remove the plus sign from your phone’s display:

䊳

Press and hold while the plus sign is displayed or
press to cancel the call.

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Dialing From the Contacts Directory

To dial directly from a Contacts entry:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Contactsand press .

3. Select Find/Add Entry and press .

Shortcut: Press the navigation key rightto list entries.

4. Scroll to the desired entry in the Contacts list and press

.

5. Select the number you want to call.

6. Press Options (right softkey) for the menu options.

7. Highlight Callor Call:Speaker On and press to place a

call.

Tip:You can also place a call by pressing , , or Call (left softkey)

during step 5 above.

Note:The icons next to each entry represent the Contacts labels (for

example, Mobile, Home, Work, etc.). A triangle nextto an icon means there is
another label for the entry. Press the navigation key rightor left from the
Contacts list to select the desired label and press or to call the
selected number.

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Using Speed Dialing

With this feature, you can dial your favorite entries using one
key press for locations 2-9. (See “Assigning Speed Dial
Numbers”on page 118.)

To use speed dial for voice calls:

䊳

From standby mode, press and hold the appropriate key
for approximately two seconds.

– or –

䊳

From standby mode, press the appropriate key and
press or .

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

To use speed dial for Sprint PCS Ready Link calls:

䊳

From standby mode, press the appropriate key then
press and hold . (See “Assigning Speed Dialing for
Sprint PCS Ready Link Entries”on page 178.)

The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it
shows “R-Link calling...”

Note:Speed dialing may not be available when you are roaming; when you

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

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Using Abbreviated Dialing

Abbreviated Dialing is another form of speed dialing. It allows
you to dial a number by entering the last 3-6 digits of any
number in your Contacts directory. This feature becomes
available when you enable Abbreviated Dialing and enter the
appropriate digits of a phone number. See page 76 for the
setting.

To place a call using Abbreviated Dialing:

1. Dial the last 3-6 digits of a contact’s phone number.

2. Press Options (right softkey) to display the dialing

options.

3. Highlight Abbrev. Dial and press , , or .

Tip:You can also place a call by pressing or during step 2 above.

Note:If there is no matched number, your phone dials the number you set

for abbreviated dial with the last four or five digits you entered. If there are
matched numbers in your Contacts list, the abbreviated dial listwill be
displayed. To place a call, select a number and press .

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Entering Text

Selecting a Character Input Mode

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

To change the character input mode:

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

press Mode (rightsoftkey).

2. Select a character input mode:

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Add Word to store words that you use frequently.

䡲

Preset Messagesto enter preset messages. (For Text
Message only.)

䡲

Recent Messages to enter messages you have used
recently. (For Text Message only.)

䡲

Signature to enter your signature. (For Text Message
only.)

䡲

T9 Word to enter characters using predictive
T9 Text Input (see next page).

䡲

Alphabet to enter characters by tapping the keypad.

䡲

SYMBO L to enter symbols.

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NUMBERto enter numbers.

䡲

PRESET SUFFIX to enter a preset suffix.

䡲

SMILEYS to enter smile pictures.

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Emoticons to enter an emotion icon. (For Text
Message only.)

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Select Languageto select the language (English or
Spanish).

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Erase All to erase all text (if applicable).

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Paste to paste copied or cut text (if applicable).

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Select Text to select stored text for copying or
cutting.

Note:Preset Suffix and Smileys do notapply in Sprint PCS Ready Link mode.

Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

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

T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive
word database and creates a suitable word. (The word may
change as you enter more letters.) To accept a word and insert
a space, press . To select from alternative words,
highlight the desired word and press or press to
continue.

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

Adding a Word to the T9 Database

If a word you want to enter does not display as an option
when you are using T9 Text Input, you can add it to the
database.

To add a word to the T9 Text Input database:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

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3. Select Othersand press .

4. Select Tex t E n tr y and press .

5. Select Add Word and press .

6. Enter the word using multi-tap (Alphabet) text entry

and press Save(leftsoftkey).

Tip:To confirm the words you have added, selectMy Words and press

during step 5 above.

Selecting the T9 Settings

To customize the T9 Settings:

1. Follow steps 1-4 on the previous page.

2. Select T9 Settings and press .

3. Select from the following options:

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Predict.Txt Mode to allow T9 text input to recognize
words you have added to the T9 database. (See the
previous page to add the T9 Words.)

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Word Choice List to display word choice list when
using T9 text input .

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Show aft enter to select the number of digits you
must enter to display the Words Choice List.

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Show aft wait to select how many seconds the phone
should wait to display the Words Choice List.

For more information aboutT9 Text Input, visit the Tegic
Website at

www.T9.com.

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Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad

To enter characters by tapping the keypad, select the Alphabet
mode (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 45).
Press the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired
character appears. By default, the first letter of an entry is
capitalized and following letters are lowercase.

Characters scroll in the following order:

In Spanish mode, characters scroll in the following order:

Key

. , @ 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
0
Space
Unshifted One-character- shifted Caps Lock

Key

. , @ 1 ¿ ? ¡ !
A Á B C 2
D E É F 3
G H I Í 4
J K L 5
M N Ñ O Ó 6
P Q R S 7
T U Ú Ü V 8
W X Y Z 9
0
Space
Unshifted One-character- shifted Caps Lock

English Sequence

Upper Case

# /

*

Spanish Sequence

Upper Case

*

Lower Case

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

Lower Case

# /

a á b c 2
d e é f 3
g h i í 4
j k l 5
m n ñ o ó 6
p q r s 7
t u ú ü v 8
w x y z 9

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(See “Display Language”on page 73 for changing to Spanish
language mode.)

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.

Tip:The beginning of the word after the space is changed to upper/

lower case depending on shift mode. You can change the shift mode by
pressing .

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Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 51

Section 2B

Controlling Your Phone’s Settings

In This Section

⽧ Sound Settings

⽧ Display Settings

⽧ Location Settings

⽧ Airplane Mode

⽧ TTY Use With SprintPCS Ser vice

⽧ Phone Setup Options

Using the menu options available on your Sprint PCS Vision
Phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate
just the way you want it to.This sec tion 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 Contacts entries,
types of calls, and types of messages.

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Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard
ringer types and familiar music.

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Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without
disturbing others.

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Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your
phone. (See “Downloading Premium Services Content”on
page 228 and “Ringers” on page 232.)

Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls

Your VI-2300 by Sanyo provides a variety of ringer options that
allow you to customize your ringer and volume settings.
These options allow you to identify incoming calls by the
ringer.

To select a ringer type for voice calls:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Soundsand press .

4. Select Ringer Type and press .

5. Select Voice Calls and press .

6. Select With Caller ID or No Caller ID and press .

7. Scroll to your desired ringer type and press .

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To select a distinctive ringer for voice calls while roaming:

1. Follow steps 1-5 above.

2. Select Roamingand press .

3. Select Distinctiveand press .

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To confirm the ringer, press Play (rightsoftkey).

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If you want to deactivate this feature, select Normal
during step 3 above.

Note:The Normal ringer is available only when you are in a digital

roaming area.

Selecting Ringer Types for Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls

To select a ringer type for Sprint PCS Ready Link calls:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Soundsand press .

4. Select Ringer Type and press .

5. Select Ready Link and press .

6. Select Ready Link Calls, R-Link Missed, or R-Link Floor Tone,

and press .

7. Scroll to your desired ringer type and press .

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Selecting Ringer Types for Voicemail, Messaging , or
Calendar/Alarm

To select a ringer type for voicemail, messaging, or
calendar/alarm:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Soundsand press .

4. Select Ringer Type and press .

5. Select Voicemail, Messaging, or Calendar/Alarm, and

press .

6. Press , scroll to your desired ringer type, and press .

Selecting a Tone Length

Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when
dialing voicemail or other automated systems.

To select a tone length:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Soundsand press .

4. Select Othersand press .

5. Select Tone Length and press .

6. Select Shortor Long and press .

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Setting a Start-up/Power-off Tone

1. Follow steps 1-4 above.

2. Select Start-up Tone or Power-off Tone and press .

3. Scroll to your desired tone and press .

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To confirm the tone, press Play(rightsoftkey).

Using Voice Prompt

This feature allows you to hear voice prompts at Voice Memo,
Screen Call setting, etc. (default setting is Off).

To enable or disable voice prompt:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Soundsand press .

4. Select Othersand press .

5. Select Voice Prompt and press .

6. Select Onor Off and press .

Tip:When ringer volume is setto “Silence All,” voice prompts cannot be

heard. See page 59 for Silence All.

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Setting Up Key Press Echo

With this feature, you can hear a voice say the numbers when
you press the keypad. This feature is available when you are in
standby mode.

To turn Key Press Echo on or off:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Soundsand press .

4. Select Othersand press .

5. Select Key Press Echo and press .

6. Select Onor Off and press .

Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings

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

To adjust the ringer and key volume:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Soundsand press .

4. Select Ringer/Key Vol. and press .

5. Select Ringer Volume, Calendar/Alarm, Start-up/Pw-off,

or Key Beep and press .

6. Select a volume level by pressing the navigation key up or

down and press .

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To adjust the earpiece or speaker volume:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Soundsand press .

4. Select Receiver Vol. and press .

5. Select either Earpiece or Speaker and press .

6. Select a volume level by pressing the navigation key up or

down and press .

Tip:You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece

volume during a call) by using the Side Up/Down key.

To adjust the application volume:

This setting is available for the volume of downloaded data
and browser.

1. Follow steps 1-3 above.

2. Select Application Vol. and press .

3. Press , select a volume level by pressing the

navigation key up or down, and press .

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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, for incoming or missed Sprint PCS Ready Link calls, or
when a call has been connected.

To set alerts:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Soundsand press .

4. Select Alertsand press .

5. Select your desired option and press .

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Service sets an alert to notify you of network services
parameter changes.

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Ready Link sets an alert to notify you of Ready Link
calls. Select Ready Link Calls for incoming Sprint PCS
Ready Link calls, or R-Link Missed for missed Sprint PCS
Ready Link calls.

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Voicemailsets an alert to notify you of voice
messages. Select Ringer Length to set the ringer
length of Voicemail notification.

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Messaging sets an alert to notify you of text
messages. Select Ringer Length to set the ringer
length of Messaging notification.

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Minute Beep sets a minute reminder that beeps ten
seconds before the end of each minute during a call.

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Signal Fade sets an alert to notify you when your
phone loses a signal during a call.

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Tip:You can select Once or RepeatAlert if you select Ready Link Calls, R-Link

Missed, Voicemail, or Messaging. Repeat Alertsounds an alert every two
minutes for twenty minutes. (For Ready Link Calls, it sounds for 20 seconds
continuously.)

6. Use your navigation key to select a setting and press .

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:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Soundsand press .

4. Select Ringer/Key Vol. and press .

5. Select Ringer Volume and press .

6. Press the navigation key down until Silence Allappears

on the display and press .

Shortcut:To activate Silence All, you can press the Side Up/Down key down

repeatedly in standby mode until Silence Allappears on the display screen.

Tip:When Ringer Volume is setas Silence All, other items are changed to Off

and cannot be highlighted.

To deactivate Silence All:

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From standby mode, press the Side Up/Down key up
repeatedly to select a desired volume level.

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Display Settings

Changing the Text Greeting

The text greeting can be up to fifteen characters and is
displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may
choose to display a custom greeting or you may display
“Sprint” on the phone’s screen.

To display or change your custom greeting:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Displayand press .

4. Select Greetingand press .

5. Select Customand press .

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You can customize the greeting by entering a
personalized greeting. (See “Entering Text” on
page 45.)

6. Press .

To display the default greeting (“Sprint”):

1. Follow steps 1-4 above.

2. Select Defaultand press .

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Changing the Backlight Time Length

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

To change the backlight setting:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Displayand press .

4. Select Backlightand press .

5. Select Main LCD, Key , or Sub LCDand press .

6. Select your defined time length and press .

Note:The Always On setting returns to the previous value the next time you

turn on the phone.

Note:Long backlightsettings affect the battery’s talk and standby times.

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Changing the Display Screen Animation

Your new Sprint PCS Vision Phone offers options for what you
see on the display screen during various phone functions.

To set the animation display:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Displayand press .

4. Select Animationand press .

5. Select Standby, Outgoing Calls, or Service Search, and

press .

6. Press , scroll to your desired option, and press .

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For standby, you can also set the animation starting
time. Select after and press , then highlight your
desired setting time and press .

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To deactivate this feature, select Off during step 6
above.

Changing the Display for Incoming Calls

You can set the color or downloaded image to be shown on
the Incoming Calls display.

To set your incoming calls display:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Displayand press .

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4. Select Incoming Callsand press .

5. Press , scroll to a desired color or image, and press .

6. Select your desired color and press .

Changing the Display for Area Name

This feature enables you to show the area of the phone
number you are calling or are called from when the number is
not registered in your Contacts list. For example, a call to or
from 213-555-5555 will display “California.”

To set your area name display:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Displayand press .

4. Select Match Area Code and press .

5. Select Onand press .

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This feature is available only when the phone
number is 10 digits, or 11 digits beginning with 1
and matches an area code.

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The area name will not be displayed when the
number of an incoming call is saved in your
Contacts list.

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Changing the Display for Standby Mode

This feature enables you to select a variety of items to display
in standby mode.

To set your standby display:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Displayand press .

4. Select Standby Display and press .

5. Select your desired item and press .

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Screen Saver selects the screen saver to display.

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Calendar displays the Calendar.

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Digital Clock displays the local time in digital view.

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World Clock displays the time of the selected city or
country along with the local time.

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Default returns the standby display to its default
setting.

6. Press to save the setting to follow each system

prompt or when confirming the preview display.

Tip:In an area withoutser vice, the signal search display appears instead of

the display for standby mode.

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Changing the Screen Saver

Your new Sprint PCS Phone offers you the option of displaying
a screen saver while in standby mode.

To assign a screen saver:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Displayand press .

4. Select Standby Display and press .

5. Select Screen Saver and press .

6. Press , select your desired screen saver and press .

7. Press Save (left softkey) to save the screen saver.

Changing the Background

You can customize your phone display’s appearance by
selecting a color scheme to reflect your personality.

To change the display’s background:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Displayand press .

4. Select Backgroundand press .

5. Select your desired color and press .

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Changing the Contrast

You can customize the display’s contrast of your phone.

To change the display’s contrast:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Displayand press .

4. Select Contrast and press .

5. Select your desired contrast and press .

Changing the Font Size

You can change the font size settings for the message and
browser.

To change the font size:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Displayand press .

4. Select FontSize and press .

5. Select Messagingor Browser and press .

6. Select your desired font size and press .

Tip:From the font example display, select your desired font size by pressing

the navigation key rightor left.

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Setting Return to Standby Mode

This feature allows you to setthe way to return to standby mode.

To set this feature:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Displayand press .

4. Select Return to Idle and press .

5. A message appears. Press OK (left softkey) to continue.

6. Select Automaticallyor End Key and press .

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Automatically to return to standby mode
automatically in 30 seconds.

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End Key to return to standby mode by pressing .

Note:End Keysetting affects the battery’s talk and standby times.

Setting Sleep Mode

This feature helps conserve your battery power by restricting
the display when the phone is not in use.

To set sleep mode:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Displayand press .

4. Select Sleep Mode and press .

5. Select your desired option and press .

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To deactivate this feature, select Off during step 5
above.

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Location Settings

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

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

Note:Even if the Location feature is enabled, no service may use your

location without your express permission.

To turn your phone’s Location feature on or off:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Locationand press . (You will see a message on

the display.)

4. Press or OK (left softkey) to continue.

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Press the navigation key down to read the whole
message.

5. Select Onor 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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Airplane Mode

Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s
features, such as Games, Voice Memo, 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 turn Airplane Mode on or off:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Othersand press .

4. Select Airplane Mode and press . (You will see a

message on the display.)

5. Press or OK (left softkey) to continue.

6. Select Onor Off and press .

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
or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language
disabilities, to communicate by telephone.

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

When establishing your 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 to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Othersand press .

4. Select TTYand press . (You will see a message on the

display.)

5. Press or OK (left softkey) to continue.

6. Select Enableor Disable and press .

Note:When you connectTTY devices, your phone will display the icon in

TTY mode. 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 thatTTY users make Emergency calls by other means,
including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and
landline 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.

Phone Setup Options

Shortcut

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

To assign your shortcut key:

1. Press the navigation key left.

2. Select an unassigned number and press Add (right

softkey).

3. Select your desired menu and press Set (rightsoftkey).

To edit the shortcut name:

1. Press the navigation key left.

2. Select your desired menu and press Options (right

softkey).

3. Highlight EditName and press .

4. Edit the name and press OK (leftsoftkey).

5. Press Save (left softkey) to save the name.

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To unassign the shortcut:

1. Press the navigation key left.

2. Select your desired menu and press Options (right

softkey).

3. Highlight Reset and press .

4. Select Yes and press .

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To unassign all shortcuts, select Reset Allduring
step 3 above.

Auto Answer Mode

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

To set Auto Answer mode:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Othersand press .

4. Select Auto Answer and press .

5. Select Car Kit/Headset or Speakerphone and press .

6. Select 5 Seconds, 15 Seconds, or Off and press .

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Display Language

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

To assign a language for the phone’s display:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Othersand press .

4. Select Languageand press .

5. Select Englishor Español and press .

Setting the Current Time

To set the current time when you are roaming in an area with no
digital network:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Othersand press .

4. Select SetTime/Date and press .

5. Set the current time and date and press .

Note:This feature is only available when you are in an area with no digital

network available.

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Setting the Open/Close Flip Option

This feature enables you to answer an incoming call by
opening the flip or to end a call by closing the flip.

To activate the Open Flip feature:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Othersand press .

4. Select Open/Close Flip and press .

5. Select Openand press .

6. Select Answer Calland press .

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To deactivate this feature, select No Action during
step 6 above.

To activate the Close Flip feature:

1. From step 5 above, select Closeand press . (You will see

a message on the display.)

2. Press OK (left softkey) to continue.

3. Select an option from the following and press .

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End Call to end the call.

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Mute to continue the call. Your voice is muted,
however you can hear the caller’s voice from the
speaker.

Note:The Close Flip feature does not apply during Ready Link calls or when

you are using the speakerphone, a headset, or a car kit.

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Setting Any Key Answer

This feature allows you to answer incoming calls by pressing
any key (except , , softkeys, and sidekeys).

To turn any key answer on or off:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Othersand press .

4. Select Any Key Answer and press .

5. Select Onor Off and press .

Setting the Side Key Guard

This feature enables you to lock the Side Up/Down key while
the flip is closed.

To turn the Side Key Guard on or off:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Othersand press .

4. Select Side Key Guard and press .

5. Select Onor Off and press .

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Key Guard appears when the Side Up/Down key is
pressed while the Side Key Guard is enabled.

Note:This feature does not apply when the flip is open.

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Setting Abbreviated Dialing

Abbreviated Dialing is another form of speed dialing. It allows
you to dial a number by entering 3-6 digits of any number in
your Contacts directory. If the digits you enter do not match
any stored Contacts entry, your phone will automatically
prepend the digits you specify.

To activate this feature:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Othersand press .

4. Select Abbrev. Dial and press .

5. Select Ph. Book Match and press .

6. Select Enableand press .

Tip:With the Phone Book match feature, your phone displays the Contact’s

name and phone number if the incoming call or outgoing call is in your
Contacts list.

To set your prepend number:

1. Follow steps 1-4 above.

2. Select Prependand press .

3. Select Enableand press .

4. Select Prepend#and press .

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5. Enter a five- or six-digit number and press or OK (left

softkey).

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To deactivate this feature, highlight Disable during
step 3 above.

Tip:To dial the prepend number, see “Using Abbreviated Dialing”on

page 44.

Note:This setting does notapply to 911 or Directory Assistance.

Setting Headset Mode

This feature allows you hands-free phone use. Set the headset
mode to Voice Call and press the Turbo Button (the operation
button) on the headset to activate useful functions.

To connect the headset:

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Simply plug the headset into your phone’s headset jack.

To set headset mode:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Othersand press .

4. Select HeadsetModeand press .

5. Select an option and press :

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Voice Call:Press the Turbo Button to activate Voice
Dial. Press twice to redial the last call. Press and hold
to record a Voice Memo.

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Ready Link: Press and hold the Turbo Button to redial
the last Sprint PCS Ready Link call.

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Off:Selec t Off if you do not wish to assign a Turbo
Button setting or if your headset does not have a
Turbo Button.

Tip:For an explanation of the Headset Mode setting, press Info (right

softkey) during step 5 above.

Note:When using the headset, DO NOT set the volume too high. Listening

at high volume for an extensive period of time may cause hearing loss.

Setting Message Notification

You can see an icon or an icon and pop-up message
notification when you receive a text message or voicemail.

To set message notification:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Messagingand press .

4. Select Notificationand press .

5. Select Msgs and Icon or Icon Only and press .

EditingPreset Messages

Your phone can store pre-set messages for use with text
messaging. You can edit your phone’s default preset
messages through the Settings menu.

To edit your phone’s presetmessages:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Messagingand press .

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4. Select PresetMsgsand press .

5. Select the message you want to edit and press .

6. Use your keypad to edit the message and press OK(left

softkey) or to save your changes. (“Preset Msgs Saved”
will display.)

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To reset all messages, press Options(rightsoftkey),
select ResetAll Msgs, and press twice during step
5 above.

Note:For information on editing text, see “Entering Text” on page 45.

Setting a Callback Number

With this feature, you can notify your recipients of your
callback number with the text message.

To set the callback number:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Messagingand press .

4. Select Send Callback# and press .

5. Select an option from the following and press .

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None to send no callback number.

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My Phone# to send your Sprint PCS Phone number.

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Other to send a specific callback number. To set a
number, enter a phone number and press .

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Setting Your Signature

This feature allows you to send a message with your
signature.

To set your signature:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Messagingand press .

4. Select Signatureand press .

5. Press , select On, and press .

6. Select Tex t and press .

7. Enter your signature and press OK(left softkey).

8. Press Save (left softkey) to save your signature.

Note:You can insert your signature even when your signature setting is off.

Press Mode(right softkey) and select Signature while composing your
message.

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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 Features

⽧ Restricting Calls

⽧ Using Special Numbers

⽧ Erasing the Contacts Directory

⽧ Erasing All Downloads

⽧ Resetting Your Phone

⽧ Resetting and Locking Your Phone Through SMS

⽧ Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision

SM

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

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

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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 to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Securityand press .

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

Tip:If you can’trecall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either

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

Using Your Phone’s Lock Features

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.

To lock your phone:

1. From the Security menu (see “Accessing the Security

Menu”above), select Lock Phone and press .

2. Select Lock Now or On Power-up and press .

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3. Depending on your preference, highlight either Full Lock

or Excp. Incom.Calls and press .

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Full Lock: No phone calls can be made and only
special numbers can be received. (You can still make
a call to Emergency number, Sprint Customer
Service, and special numbers.)

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Excp. Incom.Calls: No phone calls can be made,
however all incoming calls can be received. (You can
still make a call to Emergency number, Sprint
Customer Service, and special numbers.)

Tip:If you wantto cancel the “On Power-up”setting before turning the

phone off, selectUnlocked during step 2 above.

Unlocking Your Phone

To unlock your phone:

1. Press Unlock (leftsoftkey).

2. Enter your lock code.

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Lock Services

With this feature, you can choose to restrict access to
Sprint PCS Vision services and incoming and outgoing voice
calls and Sprint PCS Ready Link calls.

To activate lock services:

1. From the Security Menu, select Others and press .

2. Select Lock Services and press .

3. Select Voice Calls, PCS Vision, or Ready Link and press .

4. Select Lockedand press .

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To deactivate this feature, select Unlockedduring
step 4 above.

When voice calls are locked, only emergency calls may be
placed.

Changing the Lock Code

To change your lock code:

1. From the Security Menu, select Others and press .

2. Select Change Lock and press .

3. Enter a new lock code (“1234”for example).

4. Reenter the new code.

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Calling in Lock Mode

You can place calls to 911, Sprint Customer Service, and to
your special numbers when in lock mode. (For information on
special numbers, see “Using Special Numbers”on page 86.)

To place an outgoing call in lock mode:

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To call an Emergency number, special number, or
Sprint Customer Service, enter the phone number and
press .

Restricting Calls

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

To restrict calls:

1. From the Security Menu, select Others and press .

2. Select LimitUseand press .

3. Select Outgoing Calls or Incoming Calls and press .

4. Select your desired option and press .

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Allow All lets you make or receive all calls.

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Phone Book Only lets you make or receive calls to or
from Contacts entries, voicemail, or special numbers
only.

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Special #s Only lets you make or receive calls to or
from three special numbers only. (See “Using Special
Numbers”.)

Note:Restricted incoming calls are forwarded to voicemail.

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Using Special Numbers

Special numbers are important numbers that you have
designated as being “always available.”

You can save 3 special numbers in addition to your Contacts
entries (the same number may be in both directories).

To add or replace a special number:

1. From the Security Menu, select Others and press .

2. Select Special #s and press .

3. Select an entry number and press .

4. Enter your desired phone number and press .

– or –
Press Options (right softkey), select From Phone Book or

Voicemail, select a number, and press .

Note:Special numbers cannot be called in the voice call locked state. (See

“Lock Services”on page 84.)

Erasing the Contacts Directory

You can quickly and easily erase all of the contents of your
Contacts directory.

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

1. From the Security Menu, select Erase Ph. Book and press

. (You will see a message on the display.)

2. Press OK (left softkey) to continue.

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3. If you’re sure you want to erase your Contacts, select Ye s

and press .

Note:If you have an incoming or outgoing call restriction set to Phone Book

Only

(see “Restricting Calls”on page 85), you will not be allowed to erase the

Contacts directory.

Erasing All Downloads

To erase all data downloaded from the Web:

1. From the Security Menu, select Erase Download and

press . (You will see a message on the display.)

2. Press OK (left softkey) to continue.

3. If you’re sure you want to erase all data downloaded

from the Web, select Ye s and press .

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If you have assigned downloaded data, the function
returns to its default setting.

Resetting Your Phone

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

To reset your phone:

1. From the Security Menu, select Reset Phoneand press .

(You will see a message on the display.)

2. Press OK (left softkey) to continue.

3. If you’re sure you want to reset your phone, select Ye s

and press .

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Resetting and Locking Your Phone
Through SMS

When your phone is lost or stolen, you can erase your
important personal information (such as Contacts entries, call
history, and messages) and lock your phone by sending a
special formatted SMS message to your phone.

From your computer, sign on to

www.sprint.comand send a

message to your phone (input your 10-digit Sprint PCS Phone
Number) in the following format:

\ \ RESET **<Passcode>** RESET
<Passcode> – your defined passcode.

The default passcode is your phone’s 11-digit
ESN (Electronic Serial Number), which is

written on the package or on the phone itself.
The locked phone will display the following message:
“If found, please call Sprint Customer Service 1-888-211-

4727.”

Note:To send a message from mailer software, input your 10-digit

Sprint PCS Phone Number followed by “@messaging.sprint.com.”

To activate this feature, the following presetting is required:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Settingsand press .

3. Select Securityand press .

4. Enter your lock code.

5. Select Othersand press .