Samsung A840 - User Manual

i Welcome to Sprint Sprint has the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation. Depend on it. Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. We built our complete, nationwide network from the ground up, so all your services – whether it’s Voicemail, Caller ...

ii Introduction This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: ⽧ Section 1: Getting Started ⽧ Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone ⽧ Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features ⽧ Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Informat...

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3 S e tt ing Up Servic 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 sec...

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 S e tt ing Up Servic 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, your voicemail account, and your Sprint PCS Vision account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create pass...

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 7 S e tt ing Up Servic e Getting Help Visit www.sprintpcs.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 Sprint PCS Onlin...

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 1A: Setting Up Service 9 S e tt ing Up Servic e 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: 䊳 Press . For more i...

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 Front 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 Dis...

14 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Front View of Your Phone 1. Speaker 2. Display Screen 4. OK Key 6. 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 18. BACK Key 13. Micropho...

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 ...

16 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 9. Numeric Keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and characters. 10. Shift/Asterisk Key: Enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the capitalization mode. 11. Power Interface Connector: Th...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 17 Phone Basics 18. BACK Key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode. When in a menu, press to return to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session. 19. Side Ca...

18 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The 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 strength. The more ...

20 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics indicates that the TTY option is on. indicates that your phone is roaming. indicates that your message is locked. indicates that your phone is in Web security mode. indicates that an alarm is set on your phone. indicates that a file (ringer, game, scr...

22 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Phone. The Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone PM-A840 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service opti...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 23 Phone Basics 䢇 The built-in Scheduler offers several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 131). 䢇 Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based serv...

24 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: 䊳 Flip the phone open, then press and release . Once your phone is on, it may display “Looking for Service,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When you...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 25 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 3.8 hours of continuous digital talk time and the extended battery provides...

26 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, making sure to line up the tabs. 2. Gently press down the top of the battery until it snaps into place.

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 27 Phone Basics Removing the Battery To remove your battery: 1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. 2. Push the release button up located at the top of the battery. 3. Pull the battery away and remove from th...

28 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The 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 too low, your p...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 29 Phone Basics Using the Charger To use the travel charger provided with your phone: 䊳 Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s power interface connector and the other end into an electrical outlet. 䡲 A red indicator light on the phone lets...

30 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The 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 keypad: 1. Make ...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 31 Phone 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 Dial: dials the number or digits displayed. 䢇 Send Msg: allows you to send a picture, ...

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

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 33 Phone Basics Your Sprint PCS Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: 䢇 The phone rings and vibrates. 䢇 The phone just vibrates. 䢇 The indicator light f lashes. 䢇 The backlight illuminates. 䢇 The screen displays an incoming call mes...

34 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Ending a Call To disconnect a call when you are finished: With the flip open: 䊳 Close the f lip or press . With the flip closed: 䊳 Press and hold . Using the Speakerphone The speakerphone allows you to hear audio through the speaker and talk without h...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 35 Phone Basics Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is displayed on your screen. To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen: 䊳 Highlight the entry and press . (To dial the phone number, p...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 37 Phone Basics End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. The left softkey displays the Save option. Select this option if...

38 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Saving a Phone Number Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 300 Contact entries. Each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see “Using Contacts” on page 119.)...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 39 Phone Basics Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that end in a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: 1. While in standby mode, enter one or more of the last digits of the phone number. (The more numbe...

40 Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: 䢇 Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press . 䢇 2sec P...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 41 Phone 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 matches the five...

42 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Making an Abbreviated Dial Call To make a call: 1. Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone number. 2. Abbrev. Dial is displayed in the lower left corner with the prefix digits displayed. 3. Press to begin the call. Dialing From Contacts...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 43 Phone Basics Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing You can store up to ninety-nine numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial Speed Dial entrie...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 45 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 Contact entry or when usin...

46 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 Vision 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 45.) T...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 47 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 45.) 2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 49 Phone Basics To enter emoticons: 䊳 Select the Emoticons mode and press the appropriate key. You may scroll through more options by pressing the navigation key left or right. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 45.) To enter preset messages...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 51 Your Ph one’ 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 ...

52 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 53 Your Ph one’ s Settings Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your Sprint PCS Phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings. These options allow you to identify incoming calls by the ring. To sel...

54 Section 2B: Controlling Your 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 Voicemail ( ), Text Message...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 55 Your Ph one’ s Settings Selecting Ringer Types for Schedule To select a ringer type for schedule reminders: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Ringer Type ( ). 5. Select Schedule ( ). 6. ...

56 Section 2B: Controlling Your 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 automated systems.) To sele...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 57 Your Ph one’ 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 ...

58 Section 2B: Controlling Your 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 ( ) to access the main me...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 59 Your Ph one’ 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 ...

60 Section 2B: Controlling Your 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. Select Settings ( ). 3....

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 61 Your Ph one’ 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...

62 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Dialing Font Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to choose the color and size of the text displayed when dialing. Color The available color options are: 䢇 Basic : displays black numbers on-screen when dialing. 䢇 Rainbow : displays multi-colored numbers o...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 63 Your Ph one’ s Settings 7. If you selected Monochrome , use your navigation key to select a color. If you selected Hyphenate , use your navigation key to select a color for the first group of numbers, then press Next ( ) and select a color for the nex...

64 Section 2B: Controlling Your 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. Turning Location off w...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 65 Your Ph one’ 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 ca...

66 Section 2B: Controlling Your 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 Yes or No and press . A...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 67 Your Ph one’ 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 “Me...

68 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 6. Enter your preset message (see “Entering Text” on page 45), and press Done ( ). (Your new message will be added to the beginning of the list.) Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Memo Pad, Voi...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 69 Your Ph one’ 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 telep...

70 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 5. Press after reading the message to continue. 6. Press the navigation key up or down to select TTY Disable , TTY Full , TTY+Hearing , or TTY+Voice and press . Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon. If TTY mode is enabled, th...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 71 Your Ph one’ s Settings Update Phone SW The Update Phone Software feature allows you to automatically receive available software updates via the Sprint PCS Vision network when they become available. To download available updates: 1. Press Menu ( ) to ...

72 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 shortcut key: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main ...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 73 Your Ph one’ 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 open the f lip. To set call answer mode: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access t...

74 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 3. Select Others ( ). 4. Select Auto Answer ( ). 5. To select an option, highlight it and press . 䡲 No to disable Auto Answer. 䡲 Yes to answer calls automatically when the phone is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately). Reme...

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 75 Your 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 Erasing Downloads ⽧ Erasing Pictures ⽧ Resetting Your Phone...

76 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 77 Your 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 Security...

78 Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security Locking the Camera When your pictures are locked you are unable to access the camera to take pictures without first entering a password. You are required to enter a password prior to accessing the Pictures menu. Locking the Pictures Menu To lock your pict...

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 79 Your Phone’ s Security Locking Services This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and Sprint PCS Vision services. When you enable Lock Services, you are unable to make new calls (excluding emergency numbers) or access the Sprint PCS Vision serv...

80 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 81 Your 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 y...

82 Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security Erasing Downloads You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all items you have downloaded to your phone. To erase all downloads: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) and enter your lock code. 4. S...

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 83 Your Phone’ s Security Erasing Pictures You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all pictures saved to your phone. To erase all pictures: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) and enter your lock ...

84 Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. (Contacts are not erased.) To reset your phone: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Secur...

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 85 Your Phone’ s Security Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision SM Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to any Sprint PCS Vision servi...

Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience 87 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 ...

88 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 Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( ). Roaming o...

Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience 89 Roa m in g Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you may not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodic...

90 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 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience 91 Roa m in g Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network: the on-screen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming ch...

92 Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience To place roaming calls with Call Guard on: 1. From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven- digit number and press . 2. Press to confirm Roaming Rate . To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: 1. Press 2. Press to confirm Roaming Ra...

Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus 93 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...

94 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 95 Menus Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: 䊳 Press . To return to standby mode: 䊳 Press . Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram Voice Memo 1: Record2: Review3: Erase All (Yes/No) Messaging 1: Send Message 1: Text Message2: Picture Mail 1: In Camera2: ...

98 Pictures 1: Camera Press to view the following options: 1: Self Timer 1: Off2: 5 Sec3: 10 Sec 2: Fun Tools 1: Fun Frames 1: Off2: Love Letter3: Merry christmas4: Movie star5: Top secret6: Dollar7: Memories8: Robinhood9: Roses for Love10: Love11: Stars12: Beans 2: Color Tones 1: Auto2: Sepia3: Mon...

Section 2F: Managing Call History 111 Call Hist or 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...

112 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 contact 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 113 Call Hist or 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...

114 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 Missed Calls ( ), Outgoing Calls ( ), or Incoming Calls ( ). 4. Use your navigation key to select a Call History e...

Section 2F: Managing Call History 115 Call Hist or y Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 300 contact entries. Each entry’s name can contain up to twenty characters. To save a phone number from Call History: 1. Use your navigation key to select a Call History...

116 Section 2F: Managing Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. To prepend a phone number from Call History: 1. Select a Call...

Section 2F: Managing Call History 117 Call Hist or y Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, (see “Call History Options” on page 113.) To erase Call History: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Call History ( ). 3. Select Erase History ( ). 4. Select Missed Ca...

Section 2G: Using Contacts 119 Cont acts 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 Contact Entry Options 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 Cont...

120 Section 2G: Using Contacts Adding a New Contacts 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 ...

Section 2G: Using Contacts 121 Cont acts 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 also search easily by using just a group search instead. To assign a contact to a group: 1. S...

122 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 ent...

Section 2G: Using Contacts 123 Cont acts Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Contacts ( ). 3. Select Speed Dial #s ( ). 4. Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation key. Speed dia...

124 Section 2G: Using Contacts Contact Entry Options To edit a Contact entry’s information: 1. Select Contacts ( ). 2. Highlight the desired contact entry. 3. Select Options ( ). 4. Select Edit ( ). The following options are available: 䢇 [Mobile , Home , Work , Pager , Fax , Others] allows you to ad...

Section 2G: Using Contacts 125 Cont acts 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 122). 2. Press Edit ( ). 3. Press the navigation key down until the desired label is highlighted. 4. Enter the new ph...

126 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 43. Speed dial numbers can be assigned to a contact entry ...

Section 2G: Using Contacts 127 Cont acts Editing a Contact Entry To make changes to an entry: 1. Display an internal contact entry. 2. Press Edit ( ). 3. Highlight the part of the entry you wish to edit ( Name , Group , Ringer , etc.) and press . 4. Add and/or edit the desired information and press ...

128 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 52.) To select a ringer type for an entry: 1. Display a contact entry. 2. Press Edit ( ). 3. Select Defau...

Section 2G: Using Contacts 129 Cont acts Dialing Sprint PCS Services Your phone is 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 Account Info...

Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 131 Sche dule r & To 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 equ...

132 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 133 Sche dule r & To ols 9. Press the navigation key down to highlight End . Enter the end time and then press the navigation key down and enter the date of your event. 10. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Alert ( ) field. Press the...

134 Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Viewing Events To view your scheduled events: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Scheduler ( ). 4. Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which you would like to view events and select View ( ). (I...

Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 135 Sche dule r & To ols Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Scheduler ( ). 4. Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which you would like t...

136 Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 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 ( ). 4. Select Alarm #1 ( ...

Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 137 Sche dule r & To ols 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. Sel...

Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 139 Sche dule r & To ols 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 ...

140 Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 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 ( ). 3. Select Task List ( )....

Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 141 Sche dule r & To ols 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 keypa...

142 Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 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 menu. 2. Select Tools ( ...

Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 143 Sche dule r & To ols To view a countdown: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Countdown ( ).. 4. Highlight the desired countdown and press . Note: When viewing an existing countdown, press the navigation ...

Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 145 V o ice Service s S e c t i o n 2 I Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section ⽧ Activating Voice Recognition ⽧ Using Voice Dial ⽧ Using Contacts ⽧ Using Name Lookup ⽧ Voice Memos ⽧ Phone Status Information ⽧ My Phone Number Your Sprint PCS Vi...

146 Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Activating Voice Recognition Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the pre-designated command display...

Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 147 V o ice Service s Using Voice Dial Voice Dial allows you to dial any valid 7 or 10 digit North American phone number or contact entry by speaking the number or name naturally, without pausing. Tips for using Voice Dial: 䢇 Voice Dial works best in qui...

148 Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 4. If the phone asks you, “Did You Say,” followed by the correct name or number, say Yes . 5. If the phone asks you, “Did You Say,” followed by an incorrect name or number, say No . (If there are other alternatives, the phone will prompt you with the...

Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 149 V o ice Service s Adapting Digit Dial Digit Dialing is speaker independent, which means that no training or adaptation is required. Some users with heavy accents or unusual voice characteristics may find difficulty in achieving high accuracy with spe...

Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 151 V o ice Service s 10. After confirming that the recording sounds OK, repeat the recording process with the next set of digits. 11. Repeat steps 8-10 for another nine sets of digits. 12. When you are finished with a full session, you will reach a scre...

Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 153 V o ice Service s Enabling/Disabling Name Dial Choice Lists You can customize whether the Name Dial feature displays a list of choices for names that sound alike, or brings up information for the first recognized name without displaying a choice list...

154 Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Using Contacts Contacts allows you retrieve contact information for any entry saved in your contact list by saying the full name of the person. To retrieve information using Contacts command: 1. Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding . (T...

Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 155 V o ice Service s Enabling/Disabling Contact Choice Lists You can customize whether the Contacts feature displays a list of choices for names that sound alike, or brings up information for the first recognized name without displaying a choice list. T...

156 Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Voice Memos You can use your phone’s voice recognition feature to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: 1. Press and hold to activate voice recognitio...

Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 157 V o ice Service s Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access th...

158 Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 3. To pause the memo, select Pause ( ). To resume the recording, select Resume ( ). 4. To finish recording, select Finish ( ). Reviewing and Erasing Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select...

Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 159 V o ice Service s To erase an individual memo: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Voice Memo ( ). 3. Select Review ( ). 4. Highlight the desired memo to erase and select Options ( ). 5. Select Erase ( ) . 6. Select Yes and press . T...

160 Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Phone Status Information The voice recognition Status option gives you an update on your phone's service, signal strength, and battery level. To retrieve your phone's status information: 1. Press and hold to activate voice recognition. (The phone pro...

Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 161 V o ice Service s My Phone Number You can use your phone’s Voice Services to hear and display your phone number on-screen. Getting Your Phone Number To access your phone number: 1. Press and hold to activate voice recognition. (The phone prompts you ...

Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera 163 Cam e ra S e c t i o n 2 J Using the Built-in Camera In This Section ⽧ Taking Pictures ⽧ Storing Pictures ⽧ Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail SM ⽧ Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail The built-in camera on your PM-A840 by Samsung gives you the ability to take ful...

164 Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. You can activate the phone’s camera mode whether the phone is open or closed. To take a picture with the phone ope...

Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera 165 Cam e ra be prompted to accept a Sprint PCS Vision connection. 䡲 Assign to assign the picture as a Picture ID , Screen Saver , or Incoming Call . 䡲 Erase to delete the picture you just took or all select Erase All to delete all pictures saved in your phone. ...

166 Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera Postcard The postcard option allows you to superimpose a handwritten message over an image that is stored in your phone or when you are taking a new picture. The handwriting is digitized and then displays on top of the image. You can change the ink color, ad...

Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera 167 Cam e ra Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password The first time you use any of the picture management options involving the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site, you will need to establish a Sprint PCS Picture Mail password through your Sprint PCS Vision ...

168 Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera Camera Mode Options When the phone is in camera mode, press Options ( ) to display the following: 1. Self Timer to activate the camera’s timer. (See “Setting the Self Timer” on page 169.) 2. Fun Tools to select from the following options: 䡲 Fun Frames to sel...

Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera 169 Cam e ra Setting the Self Timer To activate the Self Timer: 1. From camera mode, press Options ( ). 2. Select Self Timer ( ). 3. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired length of delay ( Off , 5 Sec , 10 Sec ) and press . 4. Select Start ( ...

170 Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera Fun Frames Allows you to choose from several frame overlays for your image. The following frames are available: 䡲 Off (No frame overlay image) 䡲 Love Letter 䡲 Merry christmas 䡲 Movie star 䡲 Top secret 䡲 Dollar 䡲 Memories 䡲 Robinhood 䡲 Roses for Love 䡲 Love 䡲...

Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera 171 Cam e ra Color Tones Allows you to choose a custom color tone for your images. The available options are: 䡲 Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture for the best color quality available. 䡲 Sepia: Adds a sepia tint to the picture. This is the common orange tin...

172 Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera Using the Zoom This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a picture. Depending on your resolution settings, you can adjust the zoom up to ten different levels. To use the zoom: 1. From camera mode, press the navigation left or right to adj...

Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera 173 Cam e ra Storing Pictures Your phone’s picture storage area is called My Pictures . There are two types of folders in My Pictures that can be used separately according to your needs: 䢇 In Camera (see below) 䢇 Saved to Phone (see page 175) In Camera Folder On...

174 Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera In Camera Folder Options When you are viewing the images in the In Camera folder press Options ( ) to display the following options: 䢇 Upload to upload pictures from the In Camera folder to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site ( www.sprint.com/ picturemail )...

Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera 175 Cam e ra 䢇 Camera Mode allows you to switch to camera mode to take additional pictures. 䢇 Thumbnail/Expand to switch the display from expanded view to thumbnail view (up to four pictures per screen). Saved to Phone Folder When you assign or download a pictur...

176 Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera To view pictures stored in the Saved to Phone folder: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Pictures ( ). 3. Select My Pictures ( ). 4. Highlight Saved to Phone and press . 5. Use your navigation key to view and scroll through the pictures. Sa...

Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera 177 Cam e ra Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail SM Once you’ve taken a picture, you can use the messaging capabilities of your Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone to instantly share it with family and friends. You can send a picture to up to ten people at a time using ...

Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera 179 Cam e ra Sending Pictures From Messaging You can also send Sprint PCS Picture Mail from your phone’s Messaging menu. To send pictures from the Messaging menu: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Messaging ( ). 3. Select Send Message ( ). 4. ...

180 Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web Site Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail account at www.sprint.com/picturemail (see “In Camera Folder Options” on page 174), you can use...

Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera 181 Cam e ra Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone You can use your phone to manage, edit, or share pictures you have uploaded to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site at www.sprint.com/picturemail . (See “In Camera Folder Options” on page 174 for information ...

182 Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera Uploading Pictures To upload pictures: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Pictures ( ). 3. Select Online Albums ( ). 4. Select Upload Picture and press . (Thumbnail pictures will display.) 5. Select the picture(s) you wish to upload and pre...

Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera 183 Cam e ra Downloading Your Online Pictures From your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail albums display at www.sprint.com/picturemail , you can select pictures to download to your phone’s Saved to Phone folder. To download pictures from the Sprint PCS Picture Mail...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 187 Sprint PCS S e rvice 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 Misse...

188 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 189 Sprint PCS S e rvice 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 ...

190 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 191 Sprint PCS S e rvice 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 196. Date/Time Send Reply Advance Replay Rew...

192 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 193 Sprint PCS S e rvice 3. Press for Administrative Options. 4. Press for Group Distribution Lists. 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 ...

194 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other Sprint PCS Voicemail users. 1. After listening to a message, press . 2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. 3. Follow the...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 195 Sprint PCS S e rvice Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting. 1. From the main voicema...

196 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure. Listen Envelope Information Reply Advance 8 Sec...

198 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 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. When you receive a new m...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 199 Sprint PCS S e rvice 䡲 To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message. Use to select a character input mode. (See “Entering Text” on page 45.) 䡲 To use a preset message, a recent message, or an emoticon select Options ( ) and select P...

202 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics VoiceSMS Messaging Voice SMS allows you to send a recorded message any other mobile phone or email address instantly. This allows you to send a recorded message to others without having to make a voice call. To send a VoiceSMS message: 1. Press...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 203 Sprint PCS S e rvice 10. Select Save ( ). 11. Select Continue ( ) to connect to PCS Vision Services. Handwriting Messages This option allows you to send a digitized handwritten picture message to others. To send a new handwriting message: 1. Pr...

204 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 9. Enter the mobile number or email address and press . 10. Select Next ( ). 11. Select Send ( ). 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 n...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 205 Sprint PCS S e rvice Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it...

206 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 207 Sprint PCS S e rvice 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. ...

208 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 Vision 209 Sprint PC S V ision S e c t i o n 3 B Sprint PCS Vision SM In This Section ⽧ Sprint PCS Vision Applications ⽧ Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision ⽧ Accessing Messaging ⽧ Downloading Premium Services Content ⽧ Exploring the Web ⽧ Sprint PCS Vision FAQs Sprint PCS ...

210 Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS Vision Applications Here is a brief list of the applications available through your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. For more information, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User Guide online at www.sprintpcs.com . Sprint PCS Picture Mail SM Take digital pictures w...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 211 Sprint PC S V ision Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision With your Sprint PCS Vision Phone and Sprint PCS Service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of Sprint PCS Vision. This section will help you learn the basics of using your Sprint PCS Vision serv...

212 Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision Finding Your User Name If you aren't sure what your Sprint PCS Vision User name is, you can easily find it online or on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. To find your User Name: 䢇 At www.sprintpcs.com. Sign on to your account using your Sprint PCS Phone number and Passw...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 213 Sprint PC S V ision Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Web ( ). (Your Sprint PCS Vision connection will launch and the Sprint PCS Vision home page will display.) The...

214 Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting Always Auto- Connect when the Net Guard is displ...

216 Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a Sprint PCS Vision session is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a Sprint PCS Vision session, the bottom line of your phone's display contain...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 217 Sprint PC S V ision Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select on-screen items: 䊳 Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the desired softkey button (or press ). Links, which app...

218 Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision Going Home To return to the Sprint PCS Vision home page from any other Web page: 䊳 Press and hold . – or – Press Menu ( ) and select Home ( ). Sprint PCS Messaging Accessing Messaging Now you can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 219 Sprint PC S V ision Accessing Sprint PCS Mail Sprint PCS Mail allows you to perform many of the typical email functions from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone that you can from your personal computer. You can manage your Sprint PCS Mail account from your Sprint PCS Visio...

220 Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision Accessing Additional Email Providers With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services such as AOL ® Mail, Yahoo! ® Mail, MSN Hotmail and EarthLink ® to keep in touch, even while you’re on the go. To access email providers from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone:...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 221 Sprint PC S V ision Accessing Instant Messaging Sprint PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL ® Instant Messenger TM , MSN ® Messenger, and Yahoo! ® Messenger. To access instant messaging clients from your S...

222 Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Sprint PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, to send text messages and icons to chatroom participants, or to launch a one-on-one (private) chatroom. To access a chatroom from the b...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 223 Sprint PC S V ision Downloading Premium Services Content With Sprint PCS Vision and your new Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, applications, and call tones. (...

224 Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision To access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus from the Web browser: 1. From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Downloads ( ). 2. Select Games ( ), Ringers ( ), Screen Savers ( ), or Applications ( ) to go to the corresponding download menu. (For more informati...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 225 Sprint PC S V ision Downloading an Item Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and press or press OK ( ). 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...

226 Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision Using My Content Manager Whether you purchase your Premium Services content from your Sprint PCS Phone or from your online account management page at www.sprintpcs.com , all of your purchases are stored in My Content Manager and may be downloaded to your phone from ...

228 Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision Web Exploring the Web With Web access on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and shop on ...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 229 Sprint PC S V ision additional functionality to expand your use of the Web on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. Opening the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active Sprint PCS Vision session, from any page you are viewing. To open the brows...

230 Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 䢇 About Browser Displays technical information about the browser, its version, and the encryption version, and provides links to Certificate Information for the various components. 䢇 Restart Browser Restarts the browser application. 䢇 Preferences Displays the follow...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 231 Sprint PC S V ision Accessing a Bookmark To access a bookmark: 1. Press to open the browser menu. 2. Select View Bookmarks ( ). 3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to access and select Goto ( ) to go to the Web site (or press the number corresponding to t...

232 Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision Going to a Specific Web site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address): 1. Press to open the browser menu. 2. Select Go to URL ( ). 3. Use your keypad to enter the URL of the Web site you wish to go to and press . 4. Press again to go to th...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 233 Sprint PC S V ision Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS Vision service? Your User name (for example, [email protected] ) will display in the phone number under Phone Info. listing in your phone’s Settings menu. How do I sign-...

Section 3C: Sprint PCS Voice Command 235 V o ice Command S e c t i o n 3 C 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 Command...

236 Section 3C: 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 3C: Sprint PCS Voice Command 237 V o ice Command Creating Your Own Address Book You can program up to 500 names into your Sprint personal address book, with each name having up to five phone numbers. That’s 2,500 phone numbers, and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, yo...

Section 3C: Sprint PCS Voice Command 239 V o ice Command Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command: 1. Press . 2. Say “Call the Web” and choose from a listing of information categories like news, weather, and sports. – or – Simply say “...

Section 4 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information

Section 4A: Safety 243 Safety 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 of...

244 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 245 Safety 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 your...

Section 4A: Safety 247 Safety 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 ...

Section 4A: Safety 249 Safety Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Notice This phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liq...

250 Section 4A: Safety The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone emits. All phone models are tested at their highest value in strict laboratory settings. But when in operation, the SAR of a phone can...

Section 4A: Safety 251 Safety Owner’s Record The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the batter y 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 253 Warr a 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 ...

254 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 259 Index Index Numerics 3-Way Calling 206 A Abbreviated Dialing 41Activating Voice Recognition 146 Airplane Mode 68Alarm Clock 136Answering Calls 32Auto-Answer Mode 73 B Backlight 60Battery 25–29 Capacity 25Charging 28Installing 26 Bookmarks - Accessing 231Bookmarks - Creating 230Bookmarks - ...

260 Index PresetMessages 49Recent Messages 49Symbols 48 I Instant Messaging 221 K Key Functions 15Key Tones 56 L Location Settings 64Lock Code - Changing 77Locking Services 79Locking the Camera 78Locking Your Phone 76 M Making Calls 30Memo Pad 137Menu Navigation 94Messaging - Deleting Old Messages 6...