Audiovox VI600 - Manuals

Introduction T his User's Guide introduces you to PCS Service and all the featuresof your new phone. It's divided into four sections: Section 1 : Getting Started Section 2 : Understanding Your Phone Section 3 : Using PCS Service Features Section 4 : Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information Through...

Section 1A Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With PCS Service Setting Up Your Voicemail Getting Help T his section walks you through unlocking your PCS Phone, settingup your voicemail, and contacting Sprint for assistance with your PCS Service. Section 1: Getting Started 1A: Setting...

Getting Started With PCS Service Determine if Your Phone is Already Activated If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a SprintStore, it probably has been activated. All you need to do is unlockyour phone. If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Start Here Guideincluded ...

Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferredto voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore,you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soonas your PCS Phone is activated. To set up voicemail: 1. Press ( Menu )...

Section 1: Getting Started 1A: Setting Up Service 5 Reaching PCS Customer Solutions You can reach PCS Customer Solutions by: Dialing on your PCS Phone Signing on to your account at www.sprintpcs.com Calling us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers),1-877-CLEARPY (253-2779) (Clear Pay custo...

Section 2A Your PCS Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your PCS Vis i on Phone VI600 Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Y our PCS Phone is packed with features that...

Front View of Phone Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2A: Your PCS Phone – The Basics 8 1. Softkey Buttons 2. Talk 3. Navigation Key 4. Etiquette Mode 6. End (Power) 5. Key Guard Mode 7. OK Button 8. LCD 10. Headset Jack 9. Volume Key

Key Functions 1. Softkey Buttons: (Left) Press to access the menu or function displayed on bottom line. (Right) Press to access a voice or text message, or to return to the previous page. Allows you to clearcharacters from the screen. 2. Talk: Press to make or receive a call. Press and hold to turn ...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2A: Your PCS Phone – The Basics 10 Viewing the Display Screen This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your display screen. shows your current signal strength.The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. means your phone cannot find a signal. tells...

Features of Your PCS Vis i on Phone VI600 Congratulations on the purchase of your PCS Vis i on Phone VI600. This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable. It also offersmany significant features and service options: Dual-band capability provides access to other PCS Digital andAnalog Networks ...

Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on, press for approximately two seconds. Once your phone is on, it displays “System Searching”, whichindicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phonefinds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the p...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2A: Your PCS Phone – The Basics 13 Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, and browser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times. Tip: Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs...

Charging the Battery Your PCS Phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You shouldcharge the battery as soon as possible so you can begin using yourphone. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your batterylevel becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and youwill lose all...

Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your PCS Phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu and then select Settings ( ), Phone Info ( ), and Version ( ). (Your phone number and other information about your phone andacco...

Answering Calls 1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming callsgo to voicemail.) 2. When a call comes in, answer the call by pressing . Depending on your settings, your PCS Phone notifies you ofincoming calls in the following ways: The phone rings or vibrates. The LED f lashes. ...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2A: Your PCS Phone – The Basics 17 Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log isdisplayed on your screen. To display the Missed Call entry: Press to see a list of the 20 most recently missed calls. (To view missed call ...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2A: Your PCS Phone – The Basics 18 Muting a Call To use this function during a call, press to select Mute . (When the phone is muted, appears on the display.) To unmute a call, press to select Unmute . Silent To use this function during a call, press to select...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2A: Your PCS Phone – The Basics 20 Saving a Phone Number Your PCS Phone can store up to five phone numbers in each of 300internal Phone Book entries. Each entry’s name can contain 16characters. Your phone automatically sorts the internal Phone Bookentries alph...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2A: Your PCS Phone – The Basics 21 7. To display the internal Phone Book entry that contains thephone number, highlight the entry and press . (To dial the number, press .) Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pau...

Section 2B Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sounds Settings Display Settings Location Settings Messaging Settings Airplane Mode Others Settings Phone Info. Key Guard T his section describes how you can change your phone’s settings tobest suit your needs. Take a few moments to review...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 24 Reminder: To access the phone’s main menu, press ( Menu) from standby mode. Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigationkey and pressing , or you can press the number corresponding to the menu ite...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 25 Key Beep To adjust keypad tone: 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Volume ( ). 5. Select Key Beep ( ). 6. Adjust the keypad tone with the Navigation key. 7...

Ringers Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You canassign ringer types to individual phone book entries, types of calls,and types of messages. Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music. Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to yo...

Alerts Allows you to set an alert that sounds when any handset changesoccur. Service Change Sounds an alert when leaving a PCS Service area and entering aroaming service area. 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Alerts ( ). 5. Select Ser...

6. Select On or Off with the Navigation key. 7. To save, press . Fade Alert Sounds an alert entering an area where calls cannot be made due toweak signal strength. The alert sounds in standby mode. 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Ale...

Distinctive – Sounds a different ringer type. Normal – Sounds the same ringer type as used in Home area. 6. To save, press . Tone Length To adjust tone length: 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Tone Length ( ). 5. Select Normal or Long...

4. Select Animation ( ). 5. Select Power On ( ). 6. Select a display from the Animation list with the Navigation key. Default : Standard LCD display image. Downloads: Downloaded LCD display image. 7. Press to save your Power On setting. Power Off Display 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2....

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 31 Backlight The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen andkeypad are backlight after any key press is made. 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Display ( ). ...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 32 5. Select one of the following options: Digital Clock Analog Clock Greeting Clock Animation+Clock 6. Press to save your new setting. Location Settings Your PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use inconnect...

Messaging Settings Display Popup 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Messaging ( ). 4. Select Display Popup ( ). 5. Select On or Off with the Navigation key. 6. Press to save your new setting. Default Callback 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Sel...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 34 Others Settings Call Answer To set the actions required to answer an incoming call: 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Others ( ). 4. Select Call Answer ( ). 5. Select Any Key o...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 35 5. Select English or Español with the Navigation key. 6. Press to save your setting. TTY Mode A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone), is atelecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hardof hearin...

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by other meansincluding Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, andlandline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted whenreceived by public safety answering points (PSAPs...

PBook Match PBook Match allows you to enter 3 or 6 digits of a phone number andpress to display a list of matching entries and from your Phone Book. You can then highlight an entry from the list and press to call the number. 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Selec...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 38 Version Displays the Phone #, MSID, ESN HEX, ESN DEC, PRL ID, Software,Hardware, and Browser Version of your phone. 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Phone Info. ( ). 4. Select...

Section 2C Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Setting Your Phone’s Security B y adjusting the security settings on your PCS Phone, you receivepeace of mind without sacrificing f lexibility. With several options available, you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs. Section 2...

Setting Your Phone’s Security Lock Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls ormake calls to 911, PCS Customer Solutions, or special numbers. 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) and enter “Lock Code”. Note: The default ...

Special #’s Stores 3 phone numbers that can be called even in lock mode. 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) and enter “Lock Code”. Note: The default password is the last 4 digits of your phone number. 4. Select Special #’s ( ). 5. Select a locat...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 42 Reset Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including theringer types and display settings. The internal Phone Book, CallHistory, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected. 1. Press ( Menu ) to access...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 43 Net Guard When you first connect to the Internet, the Net Guard will appearto confirm that you want to connect. To avoid Net Guard in thefuture and connect directly to the Internet, you may turn NetGuard off through the Set...

Section 2D Controlling Your RoamingExperience In This Section Understanding Roaming Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard R oaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off theenhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Your new dual band/ tri-mode PCS...

Understanding Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re offthe enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and whether yourphone is operating in analog or digital mode. The following chartindicates what you’ll see depending on where you’r...

Roaming on Analog Networks When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similarquality provided by other analog carriers today. Although somefeatures, such as PCS Vision and PCS Voice Command, will beunavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access voicemail.You will experienc...

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your PCS Phone allows you to control your ability to roam. By usingthe Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your phone to control yourroaming experience: 1. Press ( Menu ) to access th...

Section 2E Navigating Through Menus In This Section Menu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing the Menus T his section is a road map to using your PCS Phone. Every functionand feature can be accessed through an onscreen menu. Take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phoneeasier t...

Menu Navigation The Navigation key on your PCS Phone allows you to scroll throughmenus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menukeeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the Navigation key up ordown. If you are in a first-level ...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2E: Navigating Through Menus 51 Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. 1. Call History 1. Outgoing 2. Incoming 3. Missed 4. Erase History 1. Outgoing/2. Incoming/3. Missed/4. All 2. Phone Book 1. Find 1. By Name...

Section 2F Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History T he Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from yourPCS Phone, and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History. Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2F: Managing ...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2F: Managing Call History 54 Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or internal Phone Book entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and...

5. Press again to save it or press ( Del ) to delete it. Tip: If you have any already stored entries in the Phone Book, “Phone # is already saved in phone book” will appear. Note: After twenty outgoing calls are stored, the oldest call will automatically be erased from the history when you make addi...

Missed Displays information of the 20 most recently missed calls. Place a callto a missed call number by simply highlighting it and pressing . 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Call History ( ). 3. Select Missed ( ). (If the number is already stored in your phone book, only the na...

Section 2G Using the Internal Phone Book In This Section Internal Phone Book Entry Options Entering Text Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry Finding Internal Phone Book Entries Using Group Internal Phone Book Entries My Profile Speed Dial Dialing PCS Services N ow you know the basics that make it...

Internal Phone Book Entry Options To access an internal Phone Book entry’s options, display the entryand press . To select an option, highlight it and press . [Name] to add an name to the entry. [Home] to add a home number to the entry. [Mobile] to add a phone number to the entry. [Office] to add a ...

Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your PCS Phone by pressing keysjust once per letter. (To select the Word mode when entering text, see "Selecting a Character Input Mode" on page 59.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive w...

Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad, select the Abc mode (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 59). Press thecorresponding key until the desired character appears. By default,the first letter of a word is capitalized and following letters arel...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2G: Using the Internal Phone Book 62 Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry Your PCS Phone can store up to 300 internal Phone Book entries.Phone book entries can store up to a total of 5 phone numbers andthe entry’s name can contain up to sixteen characters. T...

6. Select an entry and either delete it by pressing ( Del ) or view it by pressing . Tip: If the entry is set to secret, you will be asked for your lock code. 7. To call the selected number, press . By Group To find entries designated as part of a group: 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2....

6. Select an entry and either delete it by pressing ( Del ) or view it by pressing . Tip: If the entry is set to secret, you will be asked for your lock code. 7. To call the selected number, press . Using Group Internal Phone Book Entries To add, change, and delete groups. Add New Group 1. Press ( M...

Dialing PCS Services Note: You must be in digital mode to access PCS Services. To dial a service: Account Info. 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Phone Book ( ). 3. Select Services ( ). 4. Select Account Info. ( ). Cust Solutions 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Selec...

Section 2H Personal Organizer In This Section Schedule Alarm Calculator World Clock Stopwatch Y our PCS Phone is equipped with several personal informationmanagement features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. These features turn your phone into a time management planner thathelps you keep up...

Schedule Your phone's Schedule helps you to organize your time and remindsyou of important events. To add an event to your schedule: 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Schedule ( ). 4. Select New Event ( ) to display the calendar. 5. Use the Navigation key to c...

Alarm You can set up to 3 alarms. 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Alarm ( ). 4. Select one of the entries with the Navigation key. To set a new alarm, choose Alarm 1, 2, or 3. To edit an existing alarm, select that alarm and press . To delete the existing on...

Stopwatch Your phone's built-in stopwatch can simultaneously time up to sixdifferent events. To operate the stopwatch: 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Stopwatch ( ). 4. Follow these instructions to measure a time period: To start the stopwatch, press . To pa...

Section 2I Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Recording Voice Memos Voice Memo Options Erasing Voice Memos Using Voice-Activated Dialing Programming Voice Dial Tag to Your Phone Voice Dial Options Erasing All Voice Dial Tags T his section explains the features associated with your pho...

Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Voice Svc. ( ). 3. Select Voice Memo ( ). Note: If there are no saved voice memos, instructions will appear and you will hear “Record Voice memo?”. Press to begin recording. 4. Select Record ( ). 5. Be...

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 74 Erasing Voice Memos To erase all voice memos: 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Voice Svc. ( ). 3. Select Voice Memo ( ). 4. Select Erase All ( ). 5. Press . Using Voice-Activated Dialing In addition ...

Section 3A PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding N ow that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time toexplore the calling features that enhance your PCS Service. Section 3:...

Section 3: Using PCS Service Features 3A: PCS Service Features – The Basics 78 Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferredto voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore,you will want to set up your PCS Voicemail ...

Using the Menu Keys on Your PCS Phone to Access Your Messages 1. Press to access the message menu. 2. Select Messaging ( ) and Voicemail ( ) and Select Details ( ). Note: You are charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your voicemail from your PCS Phone. Voicemail Options Your PCS Phone o...

Continue Recording Before pressing to indicate that you are satisfied with the message you recorded, press to continue recording. Extended Absence Greeting An extended absence greeting can be played instead of your normalpersonal greeting when your phone is turned off or you are off theenhanced Spri...

Voicemail Menu Key The following list illustrates your PCS Phone's voicemail structure. Listen Envelope InformationSend a Reply MessageAdvance 8 SecondsRewind to StartForward MessageErase MessageCallback/Place CallSave Message Send a Message Personal Options Notification Options Phone NotificationNu...

Using Caller ID Displays the incoming caller’s name and phone number, if it is storedin your phone book. Note: The caller ID is stored in the call history. Responding to Call Waiting Notifies you of another incoming call when you are on the phone bymaking a beep sound and displaying the caller’s pho...

Section 3: Using PCS Service Features 3A: PCS Service Features – The Basics 84 Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to anotherphone number – even when your phone is turned off.You can continue to make calls from your phone when CallForwarding is activated. T...

Section 3B PCS Vision SM In This Section Getting Started With PCS Vision Messaging PCS Mail Downloading Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and Other Games Ringers Screen Savers Applications and Others Web PCS Business Connection SM Personal Edition PCS Vision FAQs P CS Vision SM brings you clarity you c...

Getting Started With PCS Vision With your PCS Vision Phone and PCS Service, you are ready to startenjoying the advantages of PCS Vision. This section will help youlearn the basics of using your PCS Vision services, includingmanaging your User Name, launching a Vision connection, andnavigating the We...

Section 3: Using PCS Service Features 3B: PCS Vision 87 Launching a PCS Vision Connection To launch a PCS Vision connection: 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Web ( ) or press (In idle mode). (The browser will launch and display the PCS Vision Home page.) While connecting, the fol...

Browsing the Web Browsing the Web is easy once you've learned a few basics.Here are some tips for browsing the Web with PCS Vision: Softkeys When browsing the Web, the bottom line of your phone's displaycontains one or more softkeys. These keys are shortcut controls fornavigating around the Web, and...

Select links by highlighting the link and then selecting theappropriate softkey. Tip: The tenth item in a numbered list may be selected by pressing the key on your phone’s keypad, even though the number 0 doesn’t appear on the screen. Going Back To go back one page, press ( Back ) on your phone. Goi...

Section 3: Using PCS Service Features 3B: PCS Vision 90 Accessing a Bookmark To access a bookmark: 1. Access the PCS Vision menu by pressing ( Menu ) . 2. Select Bookmarks . 3. Highlight the bookmark you’d like to access and pressor to go to the Website. Deleting a Bookmark 1. From the bookmark list...

Messaging Now you can send and receive email and text messages andparticipate in Web-based chatrooms right from your PCS Phone.Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and co-workers 24 hours a day with always-on text capabilitiesanywhere on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Netwo...

Section 3: Using PCS Service Features 3B: PCS Vision 92 Edit Message 1. To change the text message, press ( Edit Message ). 2. Input a new text message, then press . 3. To send, press ( Send ). Priority Sets your message's priority. 1. To set your message's priority, press ( Priority ). 2. Select th...

Section 3: Using PCS Service Features 3B: PCS Vision 94 Section 3: Using PCS Service Features 3B: PCS Vision 94 OutBox Your outbox helps you manage outgoing and sent text messages. To access your outbox: 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Messaging ( ). 3. Select OutBox ( ). 4. Sel...

Section 3: Using PCS Service Features 3B: PCS Vision 95 PCS Mail Using PCS Mail With PCS Mail, you can set up an account at no additional charge andperform many of the typical email functions from your PCS Phonethat you can from your personal computer. You can manage your PCS Mail account from your ...

Section 3: Using PCS Service Features 3B: PCS Vision 96 Signing Up for Updates With Updates, you can have news and information sent directly toyour PCS Phone at the times you choose. To select the information you want to send to your PCS Phone: 1. From your computer, log on to the Internet. 2. Go to...

Downloading an Item Once you’ve decided on an item to download, highlight it andpress button. You will see a summary page for the item including its title, the vendor, the download detail, the file size, and the cost.Links allow you to view the License Details page, which outlines the price, license...

Section 3: Using PCS Service Features 3B: PCS Vision 98 Checking Data Folder Memory Downloaded files are saved to the data folder in your phone. To view your data folder's memory status: 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Downloads ( ). 3. Select a download type. 4. Select Menu and...

3. Select Games ( ). 4. Select the game you wish to access, then press ( Menu ). 5. Select Network Access ( ). Deleting Downloaded Games To delete a downloaded game from your PCS Phone: 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Downloads ( ). 3. Select Games ( ). 4. Select the game you wi...

ringer. When the Completed screen appears, the ringer hasbeen successfully downloaded to your phone. Note: You may store 26 downloaded ringers on your phone. Additional downloads will be stored in your personal vault. Listening to Ringers To listen to a downloaded ringer on your PCS Phone: 1. Press ...

Section 3: Using PCS Service Features 3B: PCS Vision 102 Note: You may assign a ringer to more than one type of call. Deleting Downloaded Ringers To delete a downloaded ringer from your PCS Phone: 1. Press ( Menu ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Downloads ( ). 3. Select Ringers ( ). 4. Select th...

Section 3: Using PCS Service Features 3B: PCS Vision 103 7. A confirmation page will notify you that the Screen Saver hasbeen purchased and is stored in My Content Manager. Todownload the Screen Saver, select Download . 8. From the Download screen, press ( Yes ) to download the Screen Saver. When th...

4. Select the Screen Saver you wish to assign,then press ( Menu ). 5. Press Set As ( ) and select the assignment for the Screen Saver: Standby ( ), Power On ( ), or Power Off ( ). Note: You may assign a Screen Saver to more than one task. Deleting Downloaded Screen Savers To delete a downloaded Scre...

5. Use your Navigation key to highlight and select a file you wishto download. (For more information on navigating the Web, see“Browsing the Web”on page 88) 6. From the item information page, select Buy . If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to createyour purchasing pro...

Web With the Web on your PCS Vision Phone, you can browse full-colorgraphic versions – not just text versions – of your favorite Web sites,making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Checksports scores, trade stocks, and shop on your PCS Phone anywherewithin the enhanced Sprint Nati...

PCS Business Connection SM Personal Edition PCS Business Connection SM Personal Edition is designed to offer secure wireless access to both Microsoft ® Outlook ® and Lotus Notes ® . PCS Business Connection Personal Edition delivers the following features: Business email access : Read, reply to, forw...

PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for PCS Vision service? Your User name (for example, [email protected]) willdisplay on your phone's display screen. How do I enable PCS Vision for the first time? You are automatically enabled to access PCS Vision services whenyou turn on ...

Section 3C PCS Voice Command SM In This Section Getting Started with PCS Voice Command SM Creating Your Own Address Book Making a Call with PCS Voice Command With Sprint, the first wireless provider to offer innovative PCS Voice Command technology, reaching your friends, family, and co-workers has n...

Getting Started With PCS Voice Command TM With PCS Voice Command: You can store all your contacts’ phone numbers, so you cansimply say the name of the person you want to call. There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorizevoicemail passwords, or try to dial while you’re driving. You can call...

Call Directory Assistance: If you don’t have a computer or Internet access handy, you can have PCS Directory Assistance look upphone numbers for you and automatically add them to youraddress book. Just say “Call operator”and we’ll add two names and numbers to your address book for our standard direc...

Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information Section 4

Section 4A Safety In This Section Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Consumer Information on Wireless Phones Owner’s Record User Guide Proprietary Notice P art of getting ...

Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signalstrength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signalstrength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strengthicon. The more bars displayed...

Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properlyand maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended, and overyour shoulder. Try not to hold, bend, or twist the phone’s antenna. Don’t use the ...

Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls whenstationary or before pulling into traffic. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that maydivert your attention from the road. Dial to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your wireless phone. Use your phone to h...

Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possibleinterference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) regulations require you to have permissionfrom a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on theground. ...

Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of yourbattery’s performance. Use only Sprint-approved batteries and desktop chargers.These chargers are designed to maximize battery life.Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and ma...

Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RFenergy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing,measuring and calculation process. It does not represent how...

Consumer Information on Wireless Phones (The following information comes from a consumer informationWebsite jointly sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), entitled“Cell Phone Facts: Consumer Information on Wireless Phones.”Theinformat...

including DNA, the genetic material. Ionization only occurs withvery high levels of electromagnetic energy such as X-rays and gammarays. Often the term radiation is used when discussing ionizingradiation (such as that associated with nuclear power plants). The energy levels associated with radiofreq...

and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literaturerelated to the biological effects of RF energy. Many countries in Europe and elsewhere use exposure guidelinesdeveloped by the International Commission on Non-IonizingRadiation Protection (ICNIRP). The ICNIRP safety limits are generall...

Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), theFCC has certain responsibilities to consider whether its actions willsignificantly affect the quality of the human environment. Therefore,FCC approval and licensing of transmitters and facilities must beevaluated for significant impact o...

other two antennas in each group are used to receive signals fromwireless phones. At any base station site, the amount of RF energy produced dependson the number of radio channels (transmitters) per antenna and thepower of each transmitter. Typically, 21 channels per antenna sectorare available. For...

14. Does the FCC maintain a database that includes information on the location and technical parameters of all the transmittingtowers it regulates? Each of the FCC Bureaus maintains its own licensing database systemfor the service(s) it regulates (e.g., television, cellular service,satellite earth s...

coordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agenciesbelong to this working group: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communications Commission Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Telecommunications and Informat...

be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the interferenceand work to resolve the problem. 25. Which other federal agencies have responsibilities related to potential RF health effects? Certain agencies in the Federal Government have been involved inmonitoring, researching or regulating ...

among the various federal agencies with health or regulatoryresponsibilities in this area. OSHA is responsible for protecting workers from exposure tohazardous chemical and physical agents. In 1971, OSHA issued aprotection guide for exposure of workers to RF radiation [29 CFR1910.97]. However, this ...

Section 4B Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty T his section contains the manufacturer’s warranty for your PCS Phone. For information about the Terms and Conditions of your PCS Service,please see the Start Here guide included with your phone. For the mostrecent version of the Terms and ...

IN USA : AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 555 Wireless Blvd.Hauppauge, NY 11788(800) 229-1235 IN CANADA : AUDIOVOX CANADA LTD.5155 Spectrum Way, Unit #5Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5A1(800) 465-9672 Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information 4B: Warranty 143

Index 145 Index A Airplane Mode 33Answering Calls 16 B Backlight 31Battery Capacity 12Charging 14Disposal 118Installing 13Removing 13 C Call Guard 48Call History 54Clock 3 1 D Dialing Options 18Display Screen Symbols 10Display Settings 29 E Entering Text ABC Mode 61Selecting a Character Input Mode 5...