Sprint 8912 - Manual

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Introduction This User's Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It's divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Understanding Your Sprint PCS Phone Section 3: Using Sprint PCS Service Features Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warrant...

Getting Started S e c t i o n 1 SPRINT_TX115C041021_A 2004.10.25 8:57 PM Page 1

S e c t i o n 1 A Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Setting Up Your Voicemail Getting Help Setting up service on your new Sprint PCS Vision Phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up your phone, unlock your phone, se...

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Determine 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, itprobably has been activated; all you may need to do is unlock it. If your...

Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are automaticallytransferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turnedoff. Therefore, set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon asyour phone is activated. To set up voicemail: 1. To access the main menu...

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

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S e c t i o n 2 A Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your...

Front View of Your Phone Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone – The Basics 8 11. Side Camera Key 12. Headset Jack 10. Volume Keys 15. External Display 14. Camera Flash 13. Camera Lens 16. Status LED 1. Softkey Buttons 3. Talk 2. Navigation Key 4. Back 6. End (Power) 9. Earpiece 5. Keyguard Mode ...

Key Functions 1. Softkey Buttons: Press the left or right softkey button to access the corresponding menu or function displayed on the bottom line. Press the right softkey button to access a text message, voice message, or Sprint PCS Picture Mail message in standby mode. 2. Navigation Key: In standb...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone – The Basics 10 Viewing the Display Screen This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your display screen: Shows your current signal strength.The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. Means your phone cannot find a signal. Tells you a call is in ...

Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on, press and hold for approximately two seconds. Once your phone is on, you may see “System Searching,” whichindicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phonefinds a signal, it automatically enters standby mod...

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

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

Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS Phonecan remind you. To display your phone number: Press ( Menu ), select Phone Book ( ), then press My Phone # ( ). Note: To access the phone’s main menu, press (Menu) from standby mode. Menu items may be select...

Answering Calls 1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming callsautomatically go to voicemail.) 2. When a call comes in, answer the call by pressing or by opening the phone. (To set additional call answer options,please see “Call Answer”on page 42.) Depending on your settings, yo...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone – The Basics 17 Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log isdisplayed on your screen. To display the Missed Call entry: Press Menu ( ) or press in standby mode to see a list of the 20 most recently missed calls. (To v...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone – The Basics 18 Muting a Call Mutes the microphone while you are on a call so the other partycannot hear you if you speak. To select Mute during a call, press Menu ( ) . (When the phone is muted, appears on the display.) To unmute a call, press Menu ( ) . Sil...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone – The Basics 20 Saving a Phone Number Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 300 phone numbers. Phonebook entries can contain up to five phone numbers, and each entry'sname can contain up to 32 characters. Your phone automaticallyalphabetizes Phone Book entrie...

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone – The Basics 21 Note: When calling a contact that has more than one number, use theNavigation Key to display the number you wish to call then press . The number you choose becomes the default number for that contactentry. Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With...

Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone provides convenient ways to enterwords, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you areprompted to enter text (for example, when adding an internal PhoneBook entry). To change the character input mode (for a phone book en...

Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your Sprint PCS Vision Phone bypressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9Word mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 23.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intu...

M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 0 Space Shift After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to thenext space after two seconds or when you enter a character on adifferent key. Press to switch between text entry options: [ABC], [Abc], [abc], [T9WORD], [T9Word], [T9word]. Enterin...

S e c t i o n 2 B Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings Display Settings Games/Tools Location Settings Messaging Airplane Mode Other Settings Phone Information Using the menu options available on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, an...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 27 Sound Settings Volume Controls the Ringer, Voice Call, Key Beep, Messaging, Speaker,Power On, and Power Off volume. Reminder: To access the phone’s main menu, press ( Menu ) from standby mode. Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the N...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 28 Key Beep To adjust the keypad tone: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Volume ( ). 5. Select Key Beep ( ). 6. Adjust the keypad tone with the Navigation Key. Off , Level 1 - Level 5 . 7....

Power On To adjust the power on volume: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Volume ( ). 5. Select Power On ( ). 6. Adjust the speaker volume with the Navigation Key. Off , Level 1 - Level 5 . 7. To save, press . Power Off To adjust the ...

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

3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Ringers ( ). 5. Select Voicemail ( ). 6. Select your desired ringer type then press to save it. Tones: Select an alert to notify you of new voicemail. Music Bells: Select melodies. Downloads: Select downloaded ring tones. Alerts Allows you to set an alert that sounds ...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 32 Connect Notifies you that a call has been successfully placed. 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Alerts ( ). 5. Select Connect ( ). 6. Select On or Off with the Navigation Key. 7. To sa...

Roam Ringer Sounds a different ringer when you are in a roaming service area. 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Roam Ringer ( ). 5. Select Normal or Distinctive with the Navigation Key. Normal: Sounds the same ringer type as used in H...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 34 Display Settings Menu Style To select a display menu style: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Display ( ). 4. Select Menu Style ( ). 5. Select Fold , Grid , or List with the Navigation Key. 6. To save, press...

Sub LCD This feature enables you to select a time mode for the Sub LCD(external display) to display in standby mode. 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Display ( ). 4. Select Sub LCD ( ). 5. Select Digital Clock or Analog Clock with the Navigation Key. 6. T...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 37 Backlight The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen andkeypad are backlit after any key press is made. 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Display ( ). 4. Select Backlight ( ). 5. Selec...

Location Settings Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone is equipped with a Location feature foruse in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position.Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except ...

Messaging Notification You can see a pop-up message notification when you receive a textmessage or voicemail. 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Messaging ( ). 4. Select Notification ( ). 5. Select Message and Icon or Icon Only with the Navigation Key. 6. T...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 41 6. To add a new Quick Text message, select ADD NEW and use your keypad to enter a new message.-or- To edit the selected Quick Text message, select EDIT and use your keypad to edit the message. 7. To save your new setting, press . 8. To erase the saved...

Airplane Mode When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive anycalls or access online information. You may still use the phone’s otherfeatures, such as Games, etc., while you are in Airplane Mode. To set your phone to Airplane Mode: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Sel...

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 44 Language To assign a language for the phone’s display: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Others ( ). 4. Select Language ( ). 5. Select English or Español with the Navigation Key. 6. To save your setting, pre...

Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display , when you connect the TTY device to the Headset Jack of your Sprint PCS Phone. Note: If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected tothe headset jack may be impaired. Reminder: 911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends that TTY users...

To activate abbreviated dialing: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Others ( ). 4. Select Dialing ( ). 5. Select Abbrev. Dial ( ). 6. Select Enter Digits or On / Off with the Navigation Key. Enter Digits : Enter the six-digit number (area code and prefix) y...

Phone Information Displays the following information about your phone:Phone Number, Software Version, PRL, Hardware Version, User ID,Decimal ESN, Hex ESN, MSID, Browser Version, Browser Name, MCLVersion, and the Icon list. 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select...

S e c t i o n 2 C Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Setting Your Phone’s Security By using the security settings on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize you with your phone’s security settings. With several...

Setting Your Phone’s Security Lock Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls ormake calls to 911, Sprint Customer Service, or special numbers. 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) then enter your lock code. Note: The de...

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 51 Special Numbers Stores 3 phone numbers that can be called even in lock mode. 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) then enter your lock code. Note: The default lock code is the last 4 digits of your pho...

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 52 Call History To enable or disable the Call History display: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) then enter your lock code. Note: The default lock code is the last 4 digits of your phone number. 4. Sel...

Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 53 900 Numbers Restricts calling 900 dial service numbers. 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) then enter your lock code. Note: The default lock code is the last 4 digits of your phone number. 4. Select ...

Erasing Your Phone Book To erase all the names and phone numbers in your internal Phone Book: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) then enter your lock code. Note: The default lock code is the last 4 digits of your phone number. 4. Select Erase P...

Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including theringer types and display settings. The internal Phone Book, CallHistory, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected. 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) then...

Net Guard When you first connect to the Internet, the Net Guard will appearto confirm that you want to connect. To avoid Net Guard in thefuture and connect directly to the Internet, you may turn NetGuard off through the Settings menu. To enable or disable Net Guard: 1. To access the main menu, press...

S e c t i o n 2 D Controlling Your Roaming Experience In This Section Understanding Roaming Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Your new dual band/ tri-mode Spri...

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

Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience 59 Roaming on Analog Networks When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similarquality provided by other analog carriers today. Although somefeatures, such as Sprint PCS Vision and Sprint PCS Voice Command,will be unavailable, you can sti...

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone allows you to control your ability toroam. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your phone to control yourroaming experience: 1. To access the...

Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience 61 Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard In addition to the roaming icon, Call Guard alerts you when roamingcharges apply. This feature makes it easy to manage your roamingcharges by reminding you when you make or receive roaming calls.It also r...

S e c t i o n 2 E Navigating Through Menus In This Section Menu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing the Menus Every function and feature of your Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone can be accessed through an onscreen menu. This section is a road map to using your PM-8912 by Audiovox. Please take a few mom...

Menu Navigation The Navigation Key on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone allows you toscroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right ofthe display screen keeps track of your position in the menu at alltimes. To navigate through a menu, simply press the Navigation Key up ordown. If yo...

Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus 64 Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. 1. Call History 1. Missed Calls2. Outgoing Calls3. Incoming Calls4. All Calls5. Erase History 1. Missed Calls2. Outgoing Calls3. Incoming Calls4. All Calls 2. Phone Book 1....

S e c t i o n 2 F Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History T he Call History keeps track of incoming calls , calls made from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone , and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History. Section 2F: Managing Call His...

Section 2F: Managing Call History 68 Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20phone numbers (or internal Phone Book entries) for calls you placed,accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast andeasy. It is continually updated as...

Section 2F: Managing Call History 69 5. Press ( Options ) then select Save to save the number or press ( Erase ) to erase it. Note: If you have already stored the number in your Phone Book, "Phone numberalready in <name>" will appear. After the 20 th missed call, the oldest call will a...

Section 2F: Managing Call History 70 4. To view incoming call details, press . Press ( Options ) to choose from the following options: Call , Send Picture , Send Text , Prepend , Erase All . Note: Call details include the date, time, and phone number. Note: After the twentieth call, the oldest call ...

Section 2F: Managing Call History 71 Erase History Missed Calls 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Call History ( ). 3. Select Erase History ( ). 4. Select Missed Calls ( ). (“Erase all calls?”will appear.) 5. Press Yes ( ) or No ( ). Outgoing Calls 1. To access the main menu, pre...

S e c t i o n 2 G Using the Internal Phone Book In This Section Internal Phone Book Entry Options Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry Finding Internal Phone Book Entries Speed Dial Numbers My Phone Numbers Using Group Internal Phone Book Entries Dialing Sprint PCS Services Now that you know the b...

Internal Phone Book Entry Options To access an internal Phone Book entry’s options, display the entrythen press . To select an option, highlight it then press . Name to add an name to the entry. Mobile to add a mobile number to the entry. Home to add a home number to the entry. Office to add an offi...

Section 2G: Using the Phone Book 74 Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone can store up to 300 phone numbers inits internal Phone Book. Phone book entries can store up to a total of5 phone numbers and the entry’s name can contain up to 32characters. To add a new entry: 1...

6. To call the selected number, press . Note: When two or more numbers are listed for one phone book entry, thedefault number is Mobile. The sort order is: Mobile, Home, Office,Pager, Fax, and Email. When viewing an entry, press the NavigationKey right or left to display additional numbers. When you...

Section 2G: Using the Phone Book 76 Using Group Internal Phone Book Entries Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone has a time-saving feature that allowsyou to access many contacts at once by creating group entries. Adding a New Group 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Phone Book ( ). 3. Sel...

Dialing Sprint PCS Services Note: You must be in digital mode to access Sprint PCS Services. Account Information 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Phone Book ( ). 3. Select Services ( ). 4. Select Account Info ( ). 5. Press ( Talk ). Shortcut: To connect dial *4 . Sprint Customer...

S e c t i o n 2 H Personal Organizer In This Section Schedule Memo Pad Alarm Calculator World Clock Stopwatch Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle . This section shows you how to use these features to ...

Schedule Your phone's Schedule helps you organize your time and remindsyou of important events. To add an new event to your schedule: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Schedule ( ). 4. Select Add New Plan ( ) to display the calendar. 5. Move the Navigation Ke...

Section 2H: Personal Organizer 80 To view an event in to your schedule: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Schedule ( ). 4. Select View Plan ( ). 5. Move the Navigation Key to choose an event then press or ( Erase ). Press ( Options ), then select Add Plan or ...

6. To edit the memo, press ( Options ) then select Edit . Settings To select the memo pad background image: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Memo Pad ( ). 4. Select Settings ( ). 5. Select one of the following options by moving Navigation Keyleft or right: P...

Section 2H: Personal Organizer 82 Alarm The built-in alarm clock allows you to set up to three alarms. To set your phone's alarm clock: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Alarm ( ). 4. Select one of the following entries with the Navigation Key: To set a new a...

Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Calculator ( ). 4. Enter numbers using your keypad. (Press to insert a decimal point.) 5. Press the appropriate Navigation Key for an arithmetic option. Tip: : X : --- :...

Section 2H: Personal Organizer 84 World Clock Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone can display the time in more than 39cities around the world. To display the time and date in pre-programmed cities: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select World Clock ( ). The world map dis...

Stopwatch Your phone's built-in stopwatch can simultaneously time up to sixdifferent events. To operate the stopwatch: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Stopwatch ( ). 4. Choose from one of the following functions: To start the stopwatch, press ( Start ). To ...

S e c t i o n 2 I Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Voice Recognition Mode Voice Memo Voice Dial Train Words Shutter Sound Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone. This section inc...

Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 87 Voice Recognition Mode Voice Recognition (VR) enables you to place calls using your voiceand to record voice memos. See "Voice Dial" on page 89 forinformation on recording voice dial tags for use in Voice Recognition. To activate Voice Recogni...

Voice Dial Voice Dial allows you to call a person by simply saying their name. To access Voice Dial: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Voice SVC ( ). 3. Select Voice Dial ( ). 4. To record a voice dial, press . (The phone book list will be displayed alphabetically.) 5. Select a n...

To erase all voice dials: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Voice SVC ( ). 3. Select Voice Dial ( ). 4. Press to erase all voice dials. (“Erase all voice dial entries?” will be displayed.) 5. Press ( Yes ) to erase all voice dials. Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 90...

Train Words This feature allows you to create Control words to make a call withoutusing the keypad. Yes Use to train or untrain the Voice Recognition with the control word,“Yes.” 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Voice SVC ( ). 3. Select Train Words ( ). 4. Select Yes ( ). (“Plea...

Wake-Up Use to train or untrain the Voice Recognition with the control word,“Wake-Up.” 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Voice SVC ( ). 3. Select Train Words ( ). 4. Select Wake-Up ( ). (“Please hold phone to ear and follow instructions”will be displayed and you will hear “Now tr...

Shutter Sound Your PM-8912 allows you to record a shutter sound to be played whenyou take a picture with the phone's built-in camera. To record a shutter sound: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Voice SVC ( ). 3. Select Shutter Sound ( ). 4. To record a shutter sound, press . (In...

S e c t i o n 2 J Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera In This Section Taking Pictures My Pictures Online Albums Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Account Information Your Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone's built-in camera gives you the ability to take full-color digital pictures, view your pictures usi...

Section 2J: Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 95 Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple aschoosing a subject, pointing the lens, then pressing a button. You canactivate the camera mode and take pictures when the phone is open. To take a picture from the menu:...

Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail SM Password The first time you use any of the picture management optionsinvolving the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website you will need toestablish a Sprint PCS Picture Mail password through your Sprint PCSPhone. This password will also allow you to log in to the Sp...

Camera Mode Options While in camera mode (see “Taking Pictures”on page 95),press ( Options ) to access the camera mode options: Self Portrait to switch the viewfinder to the Sub LCD. (Take a picture of yourself by checking the view on the Sub LCD.) Flash to activate the f lash function. Self Timer t...

My Pictures The My Pictures menu allows you to display pictures you havestored in your phone. To display your phone's stored pictures: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Pictures ( ). 3. Select My Pictures ( ). 4. Select an option from the following then press ( OK ): In Camera to...

Section 2J: Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 99 Picture Info to display the picture information, such as caption, date/time, resolution, size, quality, etc. Expand to switch the display from thumbnail view to full-screen. Saved to Phone Options With the Saved to Phone folder displayed, press ( Opt...

Online Album Options You have many options available. Press ( Options ) to access the online Album options: Save to Phone to download the selected picture to your phone. Edit/Erase Copy/Move to copy or move pictures files to a selected album. Edit Caption to edit the caption of a picture file. Erase...

Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your onlineSprint PCS Picture Mail account, you can use your personal computerto manage your pictures. From the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Websiteyou can share pictures, edit al...

Section 2J: Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 102 Sharing Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail To share online Sprint PCS Picture Mail: 1. From the Uploads screen or an album screen, select a pictureyou wish to share then select ( Options ). 2. To enter recipients to the Recipient List, highlight an opti...

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S e c t i o n 3 A Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features th...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features – The Basics 108 Using Voicemail Setting UpYour Voicemail All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are automaticallytransferred to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.Therefore, set up your Sprint PCS Voicemail and personal greeting asso...

Using One-Touch Message Access Press . (Follow the system prompts.) Using the Menu Keys on Your Sprint PCS Phone to AccessYour Messages 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Messaging ( ) and Voicemail ( ), then select Details ( ). Note: You will be charged for airtime minutes whenev...

2. Press to mark receipt requested. 3. Press to send your voicemail message. Continue Recording Before pressing to indicate that you are satisfied with the message you recorded, press to continue recording. Extended Absence Greeting An extended absence greeting can be played instead of your normalpe...

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

Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phonenumber to send instant text messages from your Sprint PCS Phone totheir messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you.When you receive a new message, it will automatically display onyour phone’s screen...

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features – The Basics 114 Accessing SMS Text Messages To read an SMS Text message: When you receive a text message, it will automatically appearon your phone’s main display screen. Use the Navigation Key toscroll down and view the entire message. To reply to an SMS Tex...

Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering thephone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do notwant your number displayed when you make a call, just follow theseeasy steps. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specificoutgoing call...

If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and theremaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are thefirst to hang up, all three callers are disconnected. Tip: You can also initiate a Three-Way Call by retrieving a phone number storedin your internal Phone Book...

S e c t i o n 3 B Sprint PCS Vision SM In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision Accessing Messaging Downloading Premium Services Content Accessing Games Accessing Ringers Accessing Screen Savers Accessing Applications and Others Exploring the Web Sprint PCS Vision FAQs Sprint PCS Visio...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 118 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision With your Sprint PCS Vision Phone and Sprint PCS Service, you areready to start enjoying the advantages of Sprint PCS Vision. Thissection will help you learn the basics of using your Sprint PCS Visionservices, including managin...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 119 Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Web ( ), Connect Web ( ), or press . (The browser will launch and display the Sprint PCS Vision homepage.) While connecting, the ...

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

Going Back To go back one page, press ( Back ) on your phone. Going to a Specific Website To go to a particular Website by entering a URL (Website address): 1. Access the Sprint PCS Vision menu by pressing ( Menu ) or . 2. Select Go to URL . 3. Use your keypad to enter the URL of the Website you wis...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 122 Accessing a Bookmark To access a bookmark: 1. Access the Sprint PCS Vision menu by pressing ( Menu ) . 2. Select Bookmarks . 3. Highlight the bookmark you’d like to access then press to go to the Website. Deleting a Bookmark 1. From the bookmark list, select the boo...

Sprint PCS Messaging Accessing Messaging Now you can send and receive emails and text messages andparticipate in Web-based chatrooms right from your Sprint PCSVision Phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends,family, and co-workers 24 hours a day anywhere on the SprintNationwide PCS Ne...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 124 2. Select Email ( ). 3. Select an email provider, such as AOLMail, MSN Hotmail, Yahoo!Email, or Earthlink . 4. Use your keypad to enter the required sign in information forthe selected provider, such as user name, email address, and/orpassword, then select Sign In. ...

Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Sprint PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatroomsfrom your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, to send text messages and iconsto chatroom participants, or to launch a one-on-one (private)chatroom. To access a chatroom from the browser: 1. Press to launch the browse...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 126 Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail To send a new message: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Messaging ( ). - or - Press ( Messaging ) to access the messaging menu. 3. Select Send Message ( ). 4. Select Picture Mail ( ). 5. Select From My Pictures or...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 127 Downloading Premium Services Content With Sprint PCS Vision and your new Sprint PCS Phone, you haveaccess to a wide variety of downloadable games, ringers, screensavers, and other applications. The instructions below offer anoverview of the basic steps required to d...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 128 To download a selected item: 1. From the information page, select Buy . (The item will download automatically. When the New Download screen appears, theitem has been successfully downloaded to your phone.) Note: If you have not previously purchased an item, you will...

To download purchased content from My Content Manager: 1. From the My Content Manager display (previous page), highlight the item you wish to download then press . (The information page for the selected item will display.) 2. Scroll to highlight Download then press . (The item will download automati...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 130 Games Accessing Games You can play a variety of entertaining and graphically-rich gameson your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. New games are easy todownload and play. Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see "Downloading PremiumServices Content" on page 1...

3. Select Games ( ). 4. Select the game you wish to play, then press ( Options ). 5. Select Run then press . 6. Select Yes then press if a prompt displays with the days remaining on the game license and asks if you want to continue. 7. Follow the on screen instructions to play the game. (When youare...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 132 Ringers Accessing Ringers Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see "Downloading PremiumServices Content" on page 127. Downloading Ringers To download an available ringer to your phone: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Downloads...

Listening to Ringers To listen to a downloaded ringer on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Downloads ( ). 3. Select Ringers ( ). 4. Select the ringer you wish to listen to then press ( Options ). 5. Select Listen then press . Viewing Ringer Propertie...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 134 Erasing Downloaded Ringers To erase a downloaded ringer from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Downloads ( ). 3. Select Ringers ( ). 4. Select the ringer you wish to erase, then press ( Options ). 5. Select Erase the...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 135 Screen Savers Accessing Screen Savers Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see "Downloading PremiumServices Content" on page 127. Downloading Screen Savers To download available Screen Savers to your phone: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 136 Viewing Screen Savers To view a downloaded Screen Savers on your Sprint PCS VisionPhone: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Downloads ( ). 3. Select Screen Savers ( ). 4. Select the Screen Savers you wish to view, then press( Options ). 5. Select ...

Erasing Downloaded Screen Savers To erase a downloaded Screen Savers from your Sprint PCS VisionPhone: 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Downloads ( ). 3. Select Screen Savers ( ). 4. Select the Screen Saver you wish to erase, then press( Options ). 5. Select Erase then press . P...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 138 Accessing Applications and Others Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see "Downloading PremiumServices Content" on page 127. Downloading Applications 1. To access the main menu, press ( Menu ). 2. Select Downloads ( ). 3. Select Applications ( ). ...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 140 Web Exploring the Web With the Web on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can browse full-color graphic versions – not just text versions – of your favoriteWebsites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go.Check sports scores, trade stocks, and sho...

Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS Visionservice? Your User name (for example, [email protected]) willappear under the Settings > Phone Info. menu. (See “PhoneInformation”on page 48.) How do I enable Sprint PCS Vision for the first time? You are aut...

Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 142 Can I disable Sprint PCS Vision data services? You can disable Sprint PCS Vision without turning off your phone:however, you will not be able to browse the Web or use other SprintPCS Vision services. While Vision is disabled, you can still place orreceive phone call...

S e c t i o n 3 C Sprint PCS Voice Command SM In This Section Getting Started with Sprint PCS Voice Command SM Creating Your Own Address Book Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint , the first wireless provider to offer innovative Sprint PCS Voice Command technology , reaching your ...

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

Section 3C: Sprint PCS Voice Command 145 Call Directory Assistance: If you don’t have a computer or Internet access handy, you can have Sprint PCS Directory Assistance lookup phone numbers for you and automatically add them to youraddress book. Just say “Call operator”and we’ll add two names and num...

Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information S e c t i o n 4 SPRINT_TX115C041021_A 2004.10.25 8:59 PM Page 146

S e c t i o n 4 A Safety In This Section Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Consumer Information on Wireless Phones Owner’s Record User Guide Proprietary Notice Part of ge...

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 icon. The more bars displa...

Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 149 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-f...

shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals. Note:...

Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 151 Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. Use only Sprint-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries o...

Acknowledging Special Precautions and theFCC 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 liquefied petroleum gas (propane o...

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

Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 155 How is radiofrequency radiation measured? RF waves and RF fields have both electrical and magnetic components. It is often convenient to express the strength of the RF field in terms of each component. For example, the unit "volts per meter" (V/m) is used to...

What levels of RF energy are considered safe? Various organizations and countries have developed standards for exposure to radiofrequency energy. These standards recommend safe levels of exposure for both the general public and for workers. In the United States, the FCC has used safety guidelines fo...

these so-called "shields" may interfere with proper operation of the phone. The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate, leading to an increase in RF absorption. In February 2002, the Federal trade Commission (FTC) charged two companies that sold devices that claimed to protect ...

Does the FCC maintain a database that includes information on the locationand technical parameters of all the transmitting towers it regulates? Each of the FCC Bureaus maintains its own licensing database system for the service(s) it regulates (e.g., television, cellular service, satellite earth sta...

not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results. What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiatio...

What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term "wireless phone" refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built- in antennas, often called "cell," "mobile," or "PCS" phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequ...

adopting guidelines for evaluating RF exposure from U.S. Government transmitters such as radar and military facilities. The Department of Defense (DOD) has conducted research on the biological effects of RF energy for a number of years. This research is now conducted primarily at the U.S. Air Force ...

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: Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone ...

S e c t i o n 4 B Terms & Conditions and Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Terms and Conditions Manufacturer’s Warranty Your Sprint PCS Vision 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...

Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 171 Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions of Services (Effective June 30, 2004) Thanks for choosing Sprint. These terms and conditions are part of your agreement with Sprint for Sprint PCS Services. Please note these terms may not be the most current...

Terms of Picture Mail Service The Picture Mail service (“Service”) – including access to and use of the services at www.sprint.com/picturemail – is provided to you by Sprint under the following terms and conditions and incorporate the Terms and Conditions set forth at www.sprintpcs.com which include...

Manufacturer’s Warranty Audiovox Communications Corp. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this Audiovox handheld portable cellular telephone, that should this product or any part thereof during normal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanshi...

Index 191 Index A Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry 74 Airplane Mode 42Alarm 82Answering Calls 16Auto Answer 43 B Browsing the Web 120 C Calculator 83Call Answer 42Calling Emergency Numbers 18Camera 94Changing the Ringer Volume 17Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard 61 D Dialing and Sav...