Samsung A560 - Manual

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3 Setting Up Ser v ic e S e c t i o n 1 A 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 sect...

4 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...

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 5 Setting Up Ser v ic e 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 ...

6 Section 1A: Setting Up Service Sprint PCS Account Passwords As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information and your voicemail account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy. Ac...

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 7 Setting Up Ser v ic e Getting Help Visit www.sprint.com You can go online to: 䢇 Access your account information 䢇 Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint PCS Service Plan) 䢇 View and pay your bill 䢇 Make your life easier by enrolling in Online Invoicing and...

8 Section 1A: Setting Up Service 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 si...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 13 Phone Basics S e c t i o n 2 A Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics In This Section ⽧ Inside View of Your Phone ⽧ Viewing the Display Screen ⽧ Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone ⽧ Turning Your Phone On and Off ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger ⽧ Di...

14 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Inside View of Your Phone 1. Speaker 2. Display Screen 6. OK Key 4. Volume Key 3. Headset Jack 5. Left Softkey 7. TALK Key 8. Voicemail Key 9. Numeric Keypad 10. Shift/Asterisk Key 15. Space/Pound Key 14. Plus Code Dialing Key 16. BACK Key 13. Microph...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 15 Phone Basics Key Functions 1. Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone. 2. Display Screen: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. 3. Headset ...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 17 Phone Basics 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: displays your current signal streng...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 19 Phone Basics Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Phone. The Sprint PCS Voice Phone A560 by Samsung® is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service op...

20 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: 䊳 Open the flip and press and release . When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin mak...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 21 Phone Basics Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. The standard battery provides up to 3.3 hours of continuous digital talk time and the extended battery provides...

22 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Installing the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery: 1. To install, insert the battery into the bottom of the phone at a 45-degree angle. 2. Gently press down until the battery snaps into place. Removing the Battery To remove your battery: 1. Make su...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 23 Phone Basics Charging the Battery Your Sprint PCS Phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes to...

24 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS Phone can remind you. To display your phone number: 䊳 Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu, Settings ( ), Phone Info ( ), and Phone Number ( ). (Your phone numbe...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 25 Phone Basics Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Placing a call from your Sprint PCS Phone is as easy as making a call from any land line phone. Just enter the number and press , and you’re on your way to clear calls. To make a call using your key...

26 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Dialing Options When you enter numbers in standby mode, a number of options are available to you. Press Options ( ) to perform the following actions: 䢇 4-Digit Dial: dials only the four digits entered and places the call. 䢇 Speed Dial: allows you to d...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 27 Phone Basics Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: 1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) 2. Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming call...

28 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 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...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 29 Phone Basics To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode: 1. Press for Menu . 2. Select Call History ( ). 3. Press for Missed Calls . 4. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press . Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial a...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 31 Phone Basics Saving a Phone Number Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 300 Contacts entries. Each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see Section 2G: Usin...

32 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Finding a Phone Number You can search for contact entry using the last few digits of the phone number. When entering the digits, the numbers must be entered in the same order as they appear in the contact entry for a successful match. For example, to ...

34 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five- or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that corresponds to the five- or ...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 35 Phone Basics Dialing From Contacts To dial directly from a Contacts entry: 1. Press for Contacts . 2. Enter the first few letters of the Contact name using the numeric keypad. (The matching contact is automatically highlighted.) 3. Press to call the e...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 37 Phone Basics Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your Sprint PCS Phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when usi...

38 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your Sprint PCS Phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 [English] mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 37.) T9 Text ...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 39 Phone Basics Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: 1. Select the Alpha mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 37.) 2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appear...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 41 Yo ur Phone’ s Settings S e c t i o n 2 B Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section ⽧ Sound Settings ⽧ Display Settings ⽧ Location Settings ⽧ Messaging Settings ⽧ Airplane Mode ⽧ TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service ⽧ Phone Setup Options Using the ...

42 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual contact entries, types of calls, Scheduler entries, and types of messages. 䢇 Single Tones are non-polyphonic traditional ...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 43 Yo ur Phone’ s Settings Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Ringer Type ( ). 5. Select Messages ( ) 6. Select Voic...

44 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Selecting Ringer Types for Schedule To select a ringer type for messages: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Ringer Type ( ). 5. Select Schedule ( ) 6. Press the navigation key left or ri...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 45 Yo ur Phone’ s Settings Selecting a Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the type and length of audible tones accompanying a key press. (Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other aut...

46 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings To select a key tone length: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Tone Length ( ). 5. Select Short or Long and press . Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings You can adjust your phone’s volu...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 47 Yo ur Phone’ s Settings Alert Notification Your Sprint PCS Phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, or when a call has been connected. To enable or disable alert sounds: 1. Press Menu (...

48 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to fourteen characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting (“Sprint PCS”), or you may enter your own custo...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 49 Yo ur Phone’ s Settings Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are lit after any key press is made. To change the backlight setting: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2....

50 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Changing the Screen Saver Your new Sprint PCS Phone offers options for what you see on the display screen while in standby mode. To change the display images: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Display ( ). 4....

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 51 Yo ur Phone’ s Settings Dialing Font Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to choose the color and size of the text displayed when dialing. Font Size The available size options are: 䢇 Large: displays larger text for easier viewing on the display screen. 䢇 ...

52 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Color The available color options are: 䢇 Basic : displays black numbers on-screen when dialing. 䢇 Rainbow : displays multi-colored numbers on-screen when dialing. 䢇 Monochrome : allows you to choose between several different monochromatic color option...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 53 Yo ur Phone’ s Settings Location Settings Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position...

54 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Messaging Settings Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. Your phone’s messagi...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 55 Yo ur Phone’ s Settings Deleting Old Messages You can have old messages deleted automatically when your inbox becomes full. 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Messaging ( ). 3. Select Settings ( ). 4. Select Auto Erase ( ). 5. Select...

56 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Managing Preset Messages Your phone is preset with ten messages and ten empty spaces for custom messages to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as “Where are you?,” “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at,” can be custom...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 57 Yo ur Phone’ s Settings Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Memo Pad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your...

58 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is comp...

60 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Phone Setup Options Launch Pad Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key to a favorite or often-used function. Pressing one of the navigation keys in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcut. To assign your short...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 61 Yo ur Phone’ s Settings Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether you want to be required to press , to press any number key, or simply slide the phone open. To set call answer mode: 1. Press Menu ( ) to ac...

62 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Auto Answer Mode You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit. To set Auto Answer mode: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Others ( ). 4. Sele...

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 63 Yo ur Phone’ s Security S e c t i o n 2 C Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section ⽧ Accessing the Security Menu ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature ⽧ Using Special Numbers ⽧ Erasing Contacts ⽧ Resetting Your Phone By using the security settings on you...

64 Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ...

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 65 Yo ur Phone’ s Security Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: 1. From standby mode, press . 2. Enter your lock code. Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Securit...

66 Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to three special numbers in addition to you...

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 67 Yo ur Phone’ s Security Erasing Contacts You can quickly and easily erase all of your Contacts. To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) and enter ...

Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience 69 Roa m in g S e c t i o n 2 D Controlling Your Roaming Experience In This Section ⽧ Understanding Roaming ⽧ Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode ⽧ Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off ...

70 Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( ). Roaming o...

Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience 71 Roa m in g Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you will not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodi...

72 Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your dual-ba...

Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus 75 Menus S e c t i o n 2 E Navigating Through Menus In This Section ⽧ Menu Navigation ⽧ Menu Structure ⽧ Viewing the Menus Every function and feature of your Sprint PCS Phone can be accessed through an on-screen menu. This section is a road map to using your Spri...

76 Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus Menu Navigation The navigation key on your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the navig...

Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus 77 Menus To return to standby mode: 䊳 Press . Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram Voice Kit 1: Voice Dial 1: Record2: Review3: Set Active 1: Talk Only2: Talk and Flip 2: Voice Memo 1: Record2: Review Messaging 1: Send Message2: Inbox3: Outbox4: Draft5: Voicemail 1: Ca...

Section 2F: Managing Call History 87 C a ll Histor y S e c t i o n 2 F Managing Call History In This Section ⽧ Viewing History ⽧ Call History Options ⽧ Making a Call From Call History ⽧ Saving a Phone Number From Call History ⽧ Prepending a Phone Number From Call History ⽧ Erasing Call History The C...

88 Section 2F: Managing Call History Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new num...

Section 2F: Managing Call History 89 C a ll Histor y Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press . This feature displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number...

90 Section 2F: Managing Call History Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Call History ( ). 3. Select Outgoing Calls ( ), Incoming Calls ( ), or Missed Calls ( ). 4. Use your navigation key to select a Call History en...

Section 2F: Managing Call History 93 C a ll Histor y Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options” on page 89. To erase Call History: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Call History ( ). 3. Select Erase History ( ). 4. Select Missed Calls...

Section 2G: Using Contacts 95 Con ta ct s S e c t i o n 2 G Using Contacts In This Section ⽧ Adding a New Contact Entry ⽧ Finding Contact Entries ⽧ Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry ⽧ Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number ⽧ Assigning Speed Dial Numbers ⽧ Editing a Contact Entry ⽧ Selecting a...

96 Section 2G: Using Contacts Adding a New Contact Entry Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 300 Contact entries. Each entry’s name can contain up to twenty characters. To add a new entry: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Contacts ( ). 3. Select Add New Entry ( ). 4. Enter a na...

Section 2G: Using Contacts 97 Con ta ct s Assigning a Group Entry Once you save a contact entry, you can select between five different group listings for the entry. By assigning a contact to a group, you can find entries easily by searching within the groups. Assigning a Contact to a Group 1. Press ...

98 Section 2G: Using Contacts Finding Contact Entries There are several ways to display your Contact entries: by name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find Contact entr...

Section 2G: Using Contacts 99 Con ta ct s 4. Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order. – or –Enter the number of a speed dial location using your keypad. 5. To display an entry, highlight it and press . 6. To dial the entry’s defa...

Section 2G: Using Contacts 101 Con ta ct s Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry To add a phone number to an entry: 1. Display a Contact entry (see “Finding Contact Entries” on page 98). 2. Press Edit ( ). 3. Press the navigation key down until the desired label is highlighted. 4. Enter the new p...

102 Section 2G: Using Contacts Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing” on page 35. Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new ...

Section 2G: Using Contacts 103 Con ta ct s To assign a Speed Dial number to an existing phone number: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Contacts ( ). 3. Select Speed Dial #s ( ). 4. Highlight the desired entry and press . 5. Highlight the contact you wish to assign a speed dial nu...

104 Section 2G: Using Contacts Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contact entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 42.) To select a ringer type for an entry: 1. Display a Contact entry. 2. Press Edit ( ). 3. Select ( ) a...

Section 2G: Using Contacts 105 Con ta ct s Dialing Sprint PCS Services Your Contacts are preprogrammed with phone numbers for various Sprint PCS Services. To dial a service from your Contacts: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Contacts ( ). 3. Select Services ( ). 4. Select Accoun...

Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 107 Scheduler & T o ols S e c t i o n 2 H Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools In This Section ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Scheduler ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Tools Your Sprint PCS Phone is equi...

108 Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Scheduler ( ). 4....

Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 109 Scheduler & T o ols 10. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Alert field. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following alert notifications: 䡲 No Alarm , On Time , 10min before , 30min before , or 1Hr before ...

110 Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 5. To display the details of an event listed in the schedule, highlight it and press . Going to Today’s Calendar Menu The Today menu allows you to view or create new events for the day. To access the today menu: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the ma...

Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 111 Scheduler & T o ols Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Alarm Clock ( ...

112 Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a memo: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select ...

114 Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your Sprint PCS Phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using the Task List Your phone comes with a built-in task list to allow you to keep track of importan...

Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 115 Scheduler & T o ols Viewing a Saved Task 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Task List ( ). 4. Highlight a task and press . Deleting a Task 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). ...

116 Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Calculator ( ). 4. Enter the first number using your keypad and perform one of the ...

Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 117 Scheduler & T o ols Countdown Countdown allows you to enter a future date and time into the phone and then see the amount of days, hours, and minutes until that time is reached. To set up a new countdown: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main ...

Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 119 V o ice Ser v ices S e c t i o n 2 I Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section ⽧ Using Voice-Activated Dialing ⽧ Programming the Phone for Voice Dialing ⽧ Setting Up Voice Dial ⽧ Placing a Call Using Voice Dial ⽧ Reviewing Voice Dial Entries ...

120 Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Using Voice-Activated Dialing Your phone features voice-activated dialing. You can call up to 20 stored entries by speaking the individual’s or company’s name into the microphone. Using the voice-activated dialing option requires that you first progr...

122 Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Setting Up Voice Dial Voice Dial is always active once you have programmed the phone with Voice Dial entries. To place voice activated calls, press and hold . Then say the name into the phone after you hear the voice prompt and the beep. You can also...

Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 123 V o ice Ser v ices Placing a Call Using Voice Dial To place a call if Voice Dial is inactive: 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold down the key. 3. At the voice prompt, say the name into the phone. 䡲 The phone automatically places the call if it reco...

124 Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Erasing Voice Dial Entries To erase an individual Voice Dial entry: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Voice Kit ( ). 3. Select Voice Dial ( ). 4. Press for Review A list of entries are displayed. 5. Highlight the desired entry by p...

Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 125 V o ice Ser v ices Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record up to four minutes of memos with a maximum of 20 entries to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To recor...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 129 Sprin t PCS Ser vice S e c t i o n 3 A Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section ⽧ Using Voicemail ⽧ Using SMS Text Messaging ⽧ Using Caller ID ⽧ Responding to Call Waiting ⽧ Making a Three-Way Call ⽧ Using Call Forwarding ⽧ Viewi...

130 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics Using Voicemail 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 Sprint PCS Voicemail an...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 131 Sprin t PCS Ser vice Voicemail Notification There are several ways your Sprint PCS Phone alerts you of a new message: 䢇 By displaying at the top of your screen. 䢇 By displaying a message on the screen. 䢇 By sounding the assigned ringer type. 䢇 ...

132 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your Sprint PCS Phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your Sprint PCS Phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 133 Sprin t PCS Ser vice Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see “Voicemail Menu Key” on page 137. Date/Time Send Reply Advance Replay Rew...

134 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics Voicemail Options Your Sprint PCS Phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Using Expert Mode Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more qui...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 135 Sprin t PCS Ser vice 5. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists. Sprint PCS Callback Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting from voicemail. 䊳 Press after listening to a message. (Once th...

136 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Receive confirmation that your voice message has been listened to when you send, forward, or reply to other Sprint PCS users. 1. After you have recorded a message, press to indicate you are satisfied with ...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 137 Sprin t PCS Ser vice To clear the icon from the display screen: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Messaging ( ). 3. Select Voicemail ( ). 4. Select Clear Envelope ( ). Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 139 Sprin t PCS Ser vice Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your Sprint PCS Phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. Whe...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 141 Sprin t PCS Ser vice Accessing SMS Text Messages To read an SMS Text message: 䊳 When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your navigation key to scroll down and view the entire messag...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 143 Sprin t PCS Ser vice Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy st...

144 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: 1. Enter a number you wish to ca...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 145 Sprin t PCS Ser vice Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. ...

146 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics Viewing Missed Events Missed events is a simple way of viewing all missed calls, missed tasks, scheduler events, etc. A list is displayed on-screen that allows you to scroll through all the events using the navigation key. To view missed events...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Voice Command 147 V o ic e Co mmand S e c t i o n 3 B Sprint PCS Voice Command SM In This Section ⽧ Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command ⽧ Creating Your Own Address Book ⽧ Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command ⽧ Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Comma...

148 Section 3B: Sprint PCS Voice Command Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS Voice Command: 䢇 You can store all your contacts’ phone numbers, so you can simply say the name of the person you want to call. 䢇 There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize voicemail pa...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Voice Command 149 V o ic e Co mmand Creating Your Own Address Book You can program up to 300 names into your Sprint personal address book, with each name having up to five phone numbers. That’s 1,500 phone numbers, and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, ...

Section 4A: Safety 155 Safe ty S e c t i o n 4 A Safety In This Section ⽧ Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ⽧ Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone ⽧ Caring for the Battery ⽧ Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice ⽧ Owner’s Record ⽧ Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Part o...

156 Section 4A: Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength ico...

Section 4A: Safety 157 Safe ty Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. 䢇 Speak directly into the mouthpiece. 䢇 Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If you...

Section 4A: Safety 159 Safe ty 䢇 Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities. 䢇 Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders. 䢇 Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine. Restricting Children’s Access to Your...

162 Section 4A: Safety Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy 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. ...

Section 4A: Safety 163 Safe ty Owner’s Record The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: S...

Section 4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty 165 Warra n ty S e c t i o n 4 B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section ⽧ Manufacturer’s Warranty Your Sprint PCS Phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to t...

166 Section 4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P. (“SAMSUNG”) warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) that SAMSUNG's Phones and accessories (“Products”) are free from defects i...

Index 169 Inde x Index Numerics 3-Way Calling 144 A Abbreviated Dialing 34Airplane Mode 57Alarm Clock 111Answering Calls 27Auto Answer Mode 62 B Backlight 49Battery 21–23 Capacity 21Charging 23Installing 22 C Calculator 116Call Answer Mode 61Call Forwarding 145Call Guard 73Call History 87–93 Erasing...