Spirit M1 User Manual
Phone User Guide
Sprint Power VisionSMPhone
M1 by Sanyo®
www.sprint.com
© 2006 SprintNextel. All rights reserved. SPRINT, the “Going Forward”
logo, the NEXTEL name and logo, and other trademarks are trademarks of
Sprint Nextel. Sanyo is a registered trademark of Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
Table of Contents
Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Your Phone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Getting Started With SprintPCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Sprint PCS AccountPasswords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Section 2: Using Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2A. Phone Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
FrontView of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Navigating Through Phone Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
TTY Use With SprintPCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Wireless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Erasing Phone Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Resetting the Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Resetting Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Resetting Your Picture Mail Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Resetting Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Resetting and Locking Your Phone Through SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Setting Your Phone’sRoam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Using Data Roam Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
2E. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
2F. Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Assigning a Group Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Secret Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Dialing SprintPCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
2G. Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Using Your Phone’s Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Connecting Your Phone to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
File Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Personal Information Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
2H. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Using Automatic Speech Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Using the Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Setting Up Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
2I. Using the Built-in Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Using the Settings & Info Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Storing Pictures and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Sending SprintPCS Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Managing SprintPCS Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Printing Pictures Directly From Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
2J. Using Sprint PCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call . . . . . . . . . .183
Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Erasing Ready Link ListEntries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Updating Sprint PCS Ready Link Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Managing SprintPCS Ready Link Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
2K. Using the Built-In Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Your Multimedia Channel Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Accessing Your Media Player’s Channel Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Playing a Video or Audio Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Multimedia FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
2L. Using Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Bluetooth Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Using the Trusted Devices Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Printing Data via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Sending Data via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
3A. Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Using SMS Voice Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
3B. Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . .247
Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . .250
Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . . .251
4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . .254
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257
Radiofrequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
Welcome to Sprint
Sprint and Nextel have come together offering you more
choice and flexibility to do whatever you want, whenever
you want.
This powerful combination brings you access to more
products, more services, and more of what you need to do
more of what you want. Welcome to a future full of
possibility. Welcome to the new Sprint.
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.
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Introduction
This Phone User Guideintroduces you to Sprint PCS® Service
and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four
sections:
l Section 1: Getting Started
l Section 2: Using Your Phone
l Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features
l Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information
Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special
shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most
of your new phone and service.The Table of Contents and
Index will also help you quickly locate specific information.
You’ll get the mostout of your phone if you read each section.
However, if you’d like to get right to a specific feature, simply
locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to
that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you’ll
be ready to use your phone in no time.
Phone
Guide
Note:
Because of updates in phone software, this printed
guide may not be the most current version for your
phone.Visit w
Wirelessto access the mostrecent version of the phone
user guide.
ww.sprint.com and log on to
MyPCS
WARNING
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Please refer to the Important Safety Information
section on page 252 to learn about information that
will help you safely use your phone. Failure to read
and follow the Important Safety Information in this
phone guide may result in serious bodily injury,
death, or property damage.
Want to keep track of
your minutes?
It’s easy to check right
from your phone!
You’ll hear a summary of your service plan minutes and
the minutes remaining in your current billing cycle, along
with your phone’s individual usage if you’re on a shared
plan. You’ll also hear a summary of your account balance
and your most recent payment information.
From the Sprint PCS Vision Home Page, select My Account
(Option 0). You’ll see many helpful categories including
Payment Due, Current Usage, and Plan Overview. Select a
topic to display the latest information.
Dial
Use Your Phone’s Web Browser
Note
Reported minutes and balances are estimates only. Please
consult your Sprint PCS invoice for actual minutes used.
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Your Phone’s Menu
2: Call History
1: Missed Alerts
1: Outgoing
2: Incoming
3: Missed
4: Recent Calls
5: Erase History
1: Outgoing 2: Incoming
3: Missed 4: Recent Calls
3: Contacts
1: Find/Add Entry
3: Speed Dial #s
2: Group
4: My Name Card
6: Services
5: Wireless Backup
5: All
1: Customer Service 2: Dir Assistance
3: Account Info 4: Sprint Operator
1: Subscribe (sign-out state)/Unsubscribe (sign-in state)
2: Alert 3: Learn More
5: Voice Command
4: Messaging
1: Send Message
1: Text
3: VoiceSMS
2: Picture Mail
The following table outlines your phone’s list menu structure.
For more information about using your phone’s menus, see
“Navigating Through Phone Menus”on page 24.
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5: On Demand
7: Chat & Dating
8: Voicemail
1: Call Voicemail 2: Call:Speaker On
3: Details 4: Clear Count
1: Send Callback# 2: Delivery Receipt
3: Signature 4: Drafts Alert
1: Msgs and Icon 2: Icon Only
1: In Phone 2: Online Albums
6: Pictures
1: Camera
2: Camcorder
3: Picture Mail
5: Order Prints
6: Print@Home
4: My Albums
7: Settings & Info
6: IM & Email
4: Premium Msgs
5: VoiceSMS
1: Location 2: Status Bar
3: Slideshow Interval 4: Account Info
5: Help
3: Picture Mail
2: Text
9: Settings
1: Notification
2: Preset Msgs
3: Text
1: Speakerphone 2: From Name
4: Auto Delete3: Connection Alert
4: VoiceSMS
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*
: Tools
1: Voice Services
1: Voice Recorder
2: Screen Call
1: PictBridge 2: Mass Storage
8: More Tools
1: Alarm Clock 2: Stop Watch
3: Countdown 4: World Clock
2: Bluetooth
3: Calendar
5: USB Connection
6: Assigned Media
7: Update Phone
8: Music
9: Media Player
0: Web
5: Calculator
4: File Manager
7: My Content
1: Games
3: Ringers
2: Themes
4: Screen Savers
5: Applications
6: IM & Email
7: Call Tones
8: Dynamic 1-11 (If Applicable)
9: Others (If Applicable)
1: Channel Listing 2: Media Listing
3: Playlist
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5: Others
1: Tone Length 2: Start-up Tone
3: Power-off Tone 4: Voice Prompt
5: Key Press Echo
2: Display
1: Backlight
1: Main LCD 2: Key
3: Sub LCD
3: Greeting
2: Power Save Mode
1: Default 2: Custom
#: Settings
1: Sounds
1: Ringer Type
1: Incoming Calls 2: Ready Link
3: Voicemail 4: Messaging
5: Calendar/Alarm
3: Vibrate Pattern
1: Incoming Calls 2: Ready Link
3: Voicemail 4: Messaging
5: Calendar/Alarm
4: Alerts
1: Service 2: Ready Link
3: Voicemail 4: Messaging
5: Minute Beep 6: Signal Fade
2: Volume
1: Ringer 2: Advanced Ringer
3: Receiver 4: Application
6: Key Beep5: Start-up/Pw-off
4: Animation
1: Standby 2: Outgoing Calls
3: Service Search
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2: Net Guard
3: Update Profile
4: Ready Link
1: Enable/Disable
2: List Update
3: Sounds
1: Ringer Type
3: Vibrate Pattern
2: Ringer Volume
4: Alerts
4: Speakerphone
5: Default View
6: Floor Display
7: R-Link Guard
8: Restart
9: Help
5: Wireless Backup
3: Power Vision
1:
Enable Vision (sign-out state)/Disable Vision (sign-in state)
5: Incoming Calls
6: Themes
8: Clock/Calendar
1: Main LCD 2: Sub LCD
7: Screen Saver
1: Main LCD 2: Sub LCD
9: Others
1: Font Size 2: Match Area Code
3: My Buddy 4: Return to Idle
5: Sleep Mode
1: Subscribe (sign-out state)/Unsubscribe (sign-in state)
2: Alert 3: Learn More
6: Location
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2: Picture Mail
1: Lock Pictures 2: Reset Picture Mail
1: Msgs and Icon 2: Icon Only
3: Erase/Reset
1: Erase Ph. Book 2: Erase My Content
5: Erase Voice Tag 6: Erase Messages
3: Erase Pictures 4: Erase Voice Data
7: Erase Cal. Events 8: Erase Memory
9: Reset Browser 10: Reset Favorites
11: Default Settings 12: Reset Phone
3: Voice Priority
4: My Device Name
5: My Device Info
8: Messaging
1: Notification
2: Preset Msgs
3: Text
4: VoiceSMS
9: Security
1: Lock Phone
1: Unlocked 2: Lock Now
3: On Power-up
1: Send Callback# 2: Delivery Receipt
4: Drafts Alert3: Signature
1: Speakerphone 2: From Name
4: Auto Delete3: Connection Alert
2: Visibility
7: Bluetooth
1: Enable/Disable
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9: Headset Mode
1: Turbo Button 2: Earpiece
3: Ringer Sound
11: Navigation Keys
1:
Left Navigation (Media Player)
2:
Right Navigation (On Demand)
3:
Up Navigation (Send Text to)
4:
Down Navigation (My Content)
10: TTY
12: Key Guard
13: Language
1: English 2: Español
3: Text Entry
1: Auto-Capital 2: My Words
3: Input Language 4: Default Input
5: Auto-Space 6: Recent Access
7: T9 Settings
9: Auto-Complete
8: Add Word
10: Help
4: Any Key Answer
5: Auto Answer
1: Hands-free 2: Speakerphone
6: Open/Close Flip
1: Open 2: Close
7: Abbrev. Dial
8: Power On to Alert
2: Roaming
1: Set Mode 2: Call Guard
3: Data Roam Guard
10: Others
1: Airplane Mode
1: Change Lock 2: Limit Use
5: Lock Services
3: Special #s 4: Found Me
4: Others
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IN USE MENU
Select Options (right softkey) to display the following options:
1: Flash 2: Mute/Unmute
3: Speaker On/Speaker Off 4: Three-Way Call
6: Call History5: Missed Alerts
8: Messaging7: Contacts
10: Settings9: Tools
11: Phone Info
1: Phone#/User ID
2: Icon Glossary
3: Version
4: Advanced
5: Phone Status
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Section 1
Getting Started
Section 1A
Setting Up Service
In This Section
l Getting Started With Sprint PCS Ser vice (page 3)
l Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4)
l Sprint PCS Account Passwords (page 5)
l Getting Help (page 6)
Setting up service on your new 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.
2 Section 1A: Setting Up Service
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 activation
card included with your phone.
Unlocking Your Phone
To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:
1. Press to turn the phone on.
2. Select Unlock(leftsoftkey).
To selec t a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the
Note:
softkey textthat is displayed at the bottom left and bottom
rightof your phone’s display screen. Softkey actions change
according to the screen you’re viewing and will not be
yed if there is no corresponding action available.
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3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes,
the code is not visible as you type.)
If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the lastfour digits
Tip:
of either your Social Security number or wireless phone
number, or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call
Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Setting Up Service
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Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your 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 phone is activated.
To set up your voicemail:
1. From standby mode, press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
n
Create your passcode.
n
Record your name announcement.
n
Record your greeting.
n
Choose whether to activate One-Touch Message
Access (a feature that lets you access messages
simply by pressing and holding , bypassing the
need for you to enter your passcode).
Voicemail Passcode
Note:
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your
voicemail account, Sprintrecommends that you enable your
voicemail passcode (do notac tivate One-Touch Message
Access).
For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using
Voicemail”on page 229.
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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® or Sprint Power Vision
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
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 bill for your
Sprint PCS service), you can get a sub-account password at
www.sprint.com.
www.sprint.com and to use when calling Sprint
Voicemail Password
You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you
set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on
page 4 for more information on your voicemail password.
Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision Password
With your Sprint PCS Vision Phone or Sprint Power Vision
Phone, y
Vision user name and passwor
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign
on to
1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
ou will be assigned a Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power
d.
www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at
SM
account. To
Setting Up Service
Section 1A: Setting Up Service 5
Getting Help
Visit www.sprint.com
You can go online to:
v
Access your account information.
v
Check your minutes used (depending on your
Sprint PCS service plan).
v
View and pay your bill.
v
Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS online
billing and automatic payment.
v
Purchase accessories.
v
Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
v
View available Sprint PCS service plans and options.
v
Learn more about the Sprint Power Vision Network and
other great products like Sprint PCS® Picture Mail, games,
ringers, screen savers, and more.
Reaching SprintCustomer Service
You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:
v
Dial on your phone.
v
Sign on to your account at www.sprint.com.
v
Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers)
1-888-788-4727 (Business customers).
or
v
Write to us at Sprint Customer Service, P.O. Box 8077,
London, KY 40742.
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Receiving Automated Billing Information
For your convenience, your phone gives you access to billing
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.
To access automated billing information:
©
Press .
This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
Note:
Sprint 411
Call from your phone and you’ll have
access to a variety of services and information through
Sprint 411, including residential, business, and government
listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions,
restaurant reservations, and major local event information.
You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and
the operator can automatically connect your call at no
additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be
billed for airtime.
To call Sprint 411:
©
Press .
Setting Up Service
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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:
©
Press .
For more information or to see the latest in products and
services, visit us online at
www.sprint.com.
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Section 2
Using Your Phone
Section 2A
Phone Basics
In This Section
l FrontView of Your Phone (page 11)
l Viewing the Display Screen (page 15)
l Features of Your Phone (page 18)
l Turning Your Phone On and O ff (page 20)
l Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 21)
l Navigating Through Phone Menus (page 24)
l Displaying Your Phone Number (page 25)
l Making and Answering Calls (page 26)
l Entering Text (page 41)
Your 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.
you through the basic functions and calling features of
your phone.
This section will guide
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Front View of Your Phone
18. Softkey (right)
21. Headset
Jack
27. Flash
22. Sub LCD
3. Navigation Key
8. TALK Key
9. Side Volume Key
4. Softkey (left)
5. MENU/OK Key
6. Camera Key
7. Ready Link/
Recorder Button
2. Main LCD (display)
12. Accessories Jack
26. Camera
Lens
19.
LED
Indicator
20. Speaker
25. Internal
Antenna
1. Earpiece
14. END/POWER Key
15. Side Camera Key
16. BACK Key
17. Side Call Key
23. Charger
Jack
24. External
Control Key
10. SPEAKER Key
11. Microphone
13. Keypad
Phone Basics
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Key Functions
1. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
2. Main LCD (display) displays all the information needed to
operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list,
the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
3. Navigation Key allows you to scroll through menus quickly
and easily. These keys can also be reassigned to create
customized shortcuts.
4. Softkey (left) lets you select softkey actions or menu items
corresponding to the bottom left line on the Main LCD.
5. MENU/OK Key lets you access the phone’s menus and selec ts
the highlighted choice when navigating through a menu.
6. Camera Key lets you access the Pictures menu and take
pictures and videos.
7. Ready Link/Recorder Button allows you to access the
Sprint PCS Ready Link® List or Voice Recorder menu. (See
“Using Sprint PCS Ready Link” on page 180 or “Using the
Voice Recorder” on page 144.)
8. TALK Keyallows you to place or receive calls, answer Call
Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or activate Voice Dial.
9. Side Volume Key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in
standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust
volume during a call. The volume key can also be used to scroll
up or down to navigate through the different menu options.
10. SPEAKER Key lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone
mode.
11. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you
are speaking to them.
the voice
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