Table of Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Your User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Launching a Data Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Net Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Data Connection Status and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Navigating the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Accessing the Download Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Selecting an Item to Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Downloading an Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Using My Content Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome to the next generation in wireless service. This guide introduces you to all the advantages of the SM Sprint Power Vision Network. The Sprint Power Vision Network gives you more choice and flexibility, so you can make the most of your wireless service. Enjoy the network that gives you the power to watch live Mobile Digital TV (MDTV), instantly download songs to your phone, play multiplayer games, and more, with always on broadband-like speeds, right in the palm of your hand.
Here are some of the exciting features available with your Sprint Power Vision service. Sprint PCS® Picture Mail Shoot and send high-quality pictures and video clips faster than ever with your Sprint Power Vision phone. Messaging Send and receive IM or email in a flash. Converse without talking by joining a Web-based chat room. Exchange information on a chosen topic or read conversations that others have posted. Even launch a one-on-one chat for a more in-depth conversation.
STREAMING MUSIC Stream music to your phone with Music Choice® . Choose from rock, pop, hip-hop, R&B, and more. Plus, get exclusive video clips, performances, and interviews from your favorite artists. Games Download and play entertaining, interactive games that you’ll want to play all the time. With hundreds of games to choose from, you’ll find the games just right for you. Ringers Personalize your phone by downloading and assigning different ringers to numbers in your phone’s Contacts list.
Phone as Modem Your phone can be a high-speed Internet connection for your laptop computer anywhere on the Sprint Power Vision Network. Simply connect your phone using a USB cable or the built-in connection on Bluetooth-enabled phones. Note: 4 For the latest information about the Sprint Power Vision Network and features, please visit us online at www.sprint.com.
With your Sprint PCS service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of the Sprint Power Vision Network. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your phone. Your User Name When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprint.com.
䢇 On your phone. You can find your user name under the Phone Info option in your phone’s Settings menu (M > Settings > Phone Info > My Phone #). Launching a Data Connection To launch a data connection: 䊳 Press M > Web. (Your data connection will start and the Sprint Power Vision home page will be displayed.) The Sprint Power Vision Home Page Note: If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 7), select OK (left softkey) to continue and launch the Web.
When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will be displayed 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 displayed. To change your Net Guard settings: 䊳 Note: Press M > Settings > Power Vision > Net Guard. 䡲 Select On to activate the Net Guard. 䡲 Select Off to deactivate the Net Guard. When enabled, the Net Guard is displayed only once per session.
Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone’s display lets you know the current status of your data connection through indicators which are displayed at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: A Sprint PCS Vision (3G) data connection is active (data is being transferred); the transmit/receive symbol will blink to indicate data transmission. Incoming voice calls go directly to voicemail; outgoing voice calls can be made, but the Sprint PCS Vision connection will terminate.
Navigating through menus and Web sites during a data session is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a data session, the bottom line of your phone’s display contains one or more softkeys. These keys are shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and they correspond to the softkey buttons directly below the phone’s display screen. Tip: Depending on which Web sites you visit, the labels on the softkeys may change to indicate their function.
Selecting Once you’ve learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select onscreen items: 䊳 Tip: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, and then press the desired softkey button (or press M). You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “Go.” If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad (number keys) to select an item.
With Sprint PCS Picture Mail, you can instantly shoot, share, and print sharp, high-resolution digital pictures and take and send short video clips with your phone. Use your phone to take full-color digital pictures or video clips with sound. Then either store the pictures and videos or send them from your phone to email addresses or other compatible phones. It’s that easy. Archive your pictures and videos at www.sprint.
Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. For details on how to use all the camera features of your phone, please see your phone’s user guide. To take a picture: 1. Press M > Pictures & Video > Camera to activate Camera mode. 2. Using the phone’s main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject. 3. Press M or Capture (left softkey) to take the picture. (The picture will be saved in the In Camera folder.) 4.
The first time you attempt to upload or share pictures or use the Picture Mail Web site, you will need to establish a Picture Mail password through your phone. This password will also allow you to sign on to the Picture Mail Web site at www.sprint.com/picturemail, where you can access and manage your uploaded pictures. To create your Picture Mail password: 1. Press M > Pictures & Video > Online Albums > View Albums.
Recording Videos Recording videos with your phone is as simple as taking a picture. For details on how to use all the video features of your phone, please see your phone’s user guide. To record a video: 1. Press M > Pictures & Video > Camcorder to activate Video mode. 2. Using the phone’s main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject. 3. Press M or Record (left softkey) to record the video. 4. Press M or Stop (right softkey) to stop recording.
Once you’ve taken a picture or recorded a video, you can instantly share it with family and friends. You can send pictures and videos to their email addresses or to their messaging-ready phones. To share Sprint PCS Picture Mail from your phone: 1. Press M > Pictures & Video > My Pictures > In Camera, Saved to Phone, or External Memory. (To send videos, select Pictures & Video > My Videos > In Camcorder, Saved to Phone, or External Memory.) 2. Highlight the pictures or videos you want to send and press M.
6. Select the desired options to include a text message or a voice recording, or to set the message priority. 7. Confirm your recipients, message, voice recording, and picture or video. 8. Press Send (left softkey) to send your picture mail. Note: See your phone’s user guide for additional details. You can also send pictures and videos from your phone’s Messaging menu. To share Sprint PCS Picture Mail from Messaging: 1. Press M > Messaging > Send Message > Picture Mail. 2.
䡲 䡲 To add an existing picture or video, select From My Pictures or From My Videos, select the desired files, and press Next (left softkey). To add a new picture or video, select Take New Picture or Take New Video, capture the new picture or video, and press Accept (right softkey). 7. When you have finished, press Send (left softkey) to send the message. To learn more about Sprint PCS Picture Mail, visit www.sprint.com or go to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site at www.sprint.com/picturemail.
Messaging You can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based chat rooms right from your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and coworkers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Message Types There are many types of text messaging available on your phone. These include SMS Text Messaging, Sprint Instant Messaging, Email, and Chat.
Sprint PCS Mail allows you to perform many of the typical email functions from your phone that you can from your personal computer. You can manage your Sprint PCS Mail account from your phone or from your personal computer at www.sprint.com. To access Sprint PCS Mail from your phone: 1. Press M > Messaging > IM & Email > PCS Mail. (The browser will start and go to the PCS Mail page.
Accessing Additional Email Providers With Sprint Power 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 phone: 1. Press M > Web. (The browser will start and display the home page.) 2. From the Sprint Power Vision home page, select Messaging > Email. 3. Select an email provider, such as AOL Mail, MSN Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, or Earthlink. 4.
Sprint Power Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including TM AOL® Instant Messenger , MSN® Messenger, and Yahoo!® Messenger. To access instant messaging clients from your phone: 1. Press M > Web. (The browser will start and display the home page.) Messaging Accessing Sprint Instant Messaging 2. From the Sprint Power Vision home page, select Messaging > Instant Messaging. 3.
Accessing Wireless Chat Rooms Sprint Power Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chat rooms from your phone. The instructions below are for “Jumbuck Chat & Flirting,” but you can also choose from other fun chat providers and services. To access Wireless Chat from your phone: 1. Press M > Web. (The browser will start and display the home page.) 2. From the Sprint Power Vision home page, select Messaging > Chat & Dating > Jumbuck Chat & Flirting. 3.
1. Select 1->1. 2. Select a participant with whom you’d like to launch a private chat room. A message will be sent to the person’s chat screen (or to yours if someone is requesting a private chat with you): [Nickname] requested a 1->1. Do u accept? Yes No If the invited party accepts, a private chat room will open. Messaging To set up a private chat room: To exit a chat room: 䊳 Note: Select Leave Room. The Chat & Dating options change frequently, so check back often to see what’s available.
Sprint TV With Sprint Power Vision, you can watch live TV on the go right on your wireless phone. Accessing your Sprint TV channels is as easy as using the remote control in your living room. Wherever you go on our wireless high-speed multimedia network, you can get more out of your Sprint TV service.
Sprint TV To access your phone’s Sprint TV channels: 1. Press M > Media Player > Channel Listing > Sprint TV. 2. Select the channel you wish to watch, either from My Channels (a list of preview channels or channels to which you’ve already purchased access) or from Available Channels (a list of channels available for purchase). 3. If applicable, select a clip and press M to view the program.
Music The Sprint Power Vision Network lets you use your phone as a portable personal jukebox. From the Sprint Music Store to a variety of streaming music options, you’re bound to find the music you want, when you want it.
The Sprint Music Store enables you to purchase and download digital music files to play on your phone or PC. Accessing the Sprint Music Store Music The Sprint Music Store You can access the Sprint Music Store right from your phone’s main menu, anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. When you enter the store for the first time, you will be prompted to set up your user identification and password. To access the Sprint Music Store: 1. Press M > Music. 2.
Purchasing and Downloading Music Now that you’re in the store, you can shop for songs to purchase and download to your phone’s microSD card. To find and download music files from the Sprint Music Store: 1. From the Sprint Music Store opening page, select an option to browse the store: 䡲 Featured Music offers a revolving selection of highlighted songs and artists. 䡲 Categories allows you to choose from categories such as What’s Hot and New Releases, and to browse genres.
The Sprint Music Store not only gives you access to great music, it also gives you a place to listen to and organize your music library. Music Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store Accessing the Music Player 1. From the Sprint Music Store opening page, use your right navigation key to select the Player tab. 2. From the Player display, select an option: 䡲 䡲 䡲 All My Music to browse through all of your downloaded music.
Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files When you purchase and download a music file from the Sprint Music Store, you get two versions of the song: one to download and play on your phone (file type: AAC+), and another to download from http://musicstore.sprint.com and play on your PC (file type: WMA). The AAC+ files downloaded to your phone can only be played on your phone and on your account, and once they have been downloaded, they cannot be downloaded again without being repurchased.
SIRIUS MUSIC channels offer a variety of great, commercial-free music that you can access directly from your phone. Music SIRIUS MUSIC To access SIRIUS MUSIC on your phone: 1. Press M > Media Player > Channel Listing > Music & Radio > SIRIUS MUSIC. 2. Select Preview to see and hear a preview of the SIRIUS MUSIC service. – or – Select Buy to purchase a monthly subscription to SIRIUS MUSIC.
䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 Prime Country: Country music superstars of yesterday and today. Jazz Café: Smooth jazz instrumentals and vocals. SIRIUS Blues: Authentic blues music, from past to present. Broadway’s Best: Songs from Broadway’s most popular shows. The Beat: Today’s biggest dance hits and remixes. Area33: Trance and progressive house dance music. SIRIUS INTERVIEWS: Interviews and performances of favorite artists.
With the Sprint Power Vision Network, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined on the following pages.
Accessing the Download Menus To access the download menus: 1. Press M > My Content. 2. Select the type of file you wish to download (Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, Applications, IM & Email or Call Tones), and then select Get New. (The browser will start and take you to the corresponding download menu.) To access the download menus from the Web browser: 1. From the Sprint Power Vision home page, select Downloads. 2.
Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and press Go (left softkey). You will see a summary page for the item including its title, the vendor, the download details, the file size, and the cost. Links allow you to view the License Details page, which outlines the price, license type, and length of license for the download; and the Terms of Use page, which details the Premium Services Terms of Use and your responsibility for payment. To download a selected item: 1.
Using My Content Manager Whether you purchase your Premium Services content from your phone or from your online account management page at www.sprint.com, all of your purchases are stored in My Content Manager and may be downloaded to your phone from there. My Content Manager is a storage area on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network that is assigned specifically to your account. It allows you to store all your Premium Service downloadable files.
䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 Tip: Select the appropriate option to assign the downloaded item (or to start, in the case of a game or an application). Your data session will end, and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen. Select Set as to assign a ringer or screen saver to a phone function. Select Settings to configure downloaded games or applications. Select Shop to browse for other items to download. Press E to quit the browser and return to standby mode.
Games Sprint has partnered with the most cutting-edge electronic gaming providers to bring you a realistic and exciting gaming experience. Advanced phones with full-color screens, vibration, multi-chord sound, and sophisticated graphics make games from SEGA®, JAMDAT®, NAMCO®, THQ®, and Mobliss® more vivid than ever.
Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Content” on page 33. To purchase and download games for your phone: Games Purchasing and Downloading Games 1. From the Sprint Power Vision home page, select Downloads > Games. 2. Use your navigation key to select a game you wish to download, or use the Categories or Search options to locate a game. (Once you have selected an item, the game detail page is displayed.) 3. From the game detail page, select Buy.
Ringers With the Sprint Power Vision Network, you can personalize your wireless experience by downloading unique ringers and assigning them to entries in your Contacts. Select from thousands of available ringers – including your favorite tunes and celebrity voice ringers – and download them to your phone.
Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Content” on page 33. To purchase and download ringers for your phone: 1. From the Sprint Power Vision home page, select Downloads > Ringers. 2. Use your navigation key to highlight and select a ringer you wish to download, or use the Categories or Search options to locate a ringer. (Once you have selected a ringer, the ringer detail page is displayed.) 3. From the ringer detail page, select Buy.
Screen Savers With the Sprint Power Vision Network, you can personalize your wireless experience by downloading and assigning unique images for screen savers or to entries in your Contacts.
Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Content” on page 33. To purchase and download screen savers for your phone: 1. From the Sprint Power Vision home page, select Downloads > Screen Savers. 2. Use your navigation key to highlight and select a screen saver you wish to download, or use the Categories or Search options to locate a screen saver. (Once you have selected a screen saver, the screen saver detail page is displayed.) 3. From the screen saver detail page, select Buy.
Web With Web access on your 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, breaking news, and weather, and shop on your phone anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Navigating the Web from your phone using the home page is easy once you get the hang of it. For details on how to navigate the Web, select menu items, and more, see “Navigating the Web” on page 9. Web Using the Browser Menu Although the home page offers a broad and convenient array of sites and services for you to browse, not all sites are represented, and certain functions, such as going directly to specific Web sites, are not available.
䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 Go to URL. Allows you to navigate directly to a Web site by entering its URL (Web site address). View History. Keeps a list of links to your most recently visited sites. To navigate to a site, highlight it and press M. Refresh this page. Reloads the current Web page. Show URL. Displays the URL (Web site address) of the page you’re currently viewing. Restart Browser. Refreshes the current browser session. Script Log. Allows you to display the script log. About Browser.
To access a bookmark: 1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. 2. Select View Bookmarks. 3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to Web Accessing a Bookmark access, and press M to go to the Web site (or press the number corresponding to the bookmark you wish to access). Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: 1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. 2. Select View Bookmarks. 3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to delete and press Options (right softkey). 4.
Reloading a Web Page To reload (refresh) a Web page: 1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. 2. Select Refresh this page. (The browser will reload the current Web page.) Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser seems to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser. To restart the Web browser: 1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. 2. Select Restart Browser.
With Sprint Power Vision’s exclusive On Demand feature, you can personalize your phone’s data services to suit your needs. The On Demand feature makes it easier than ever to receive the most popular Web information and categories instantly. On Demand uses the ZIP code you provide to customize the content you receive, so you can get the information you want, when you want it.
Initializing Your On Demand Service To initialize your phone’s On Demand service: 1. Press M > On Demand. 2. Enter your preferred ZIP code and press Done (left softkey). (The On Demand service will customize itself to your selected location and the On Demand menu screen will be displayed.) Accessing On Demand Information Finding the information you’re looking for with On Demand is as easy as navigating a Web browser on your PC. (The following example will illustrate how to access News information.
The On Demand news and information is automatically delivered to your phone four times a day. You can also select how your phone receives updates. To manually retrieve On Demand updates: 䊳 From an On Demand category page (such as News), press Update (left softkey). (Your phone will retrieve updates for the selected category.
Phone as Modem Your phone’s data capabilities enable you to use its high-speed data connection as a modem for your laptop computer. You’ll be able to send and receive email, browse the Internet, and access your company’s network anywhere on the Sprint Power Vision Network.
To use this service, you are required to sign up on a Sprint Power Vision with Phone as Modem plan. Go to www.sprint.com or visit a Sprint Store for phone as modem plan details and more information. Setting Up a Data Connection With Your PC In order to use your phone as a modem, you’ll first need SM to load the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software on your PC. Connect your phone to your PC using a USB cable or built-in connection on Bluetooth-enabled phones. To set up your phone-to-PC data connection: 1.
5. Once the connection is established, launch an Internet session, check your email, or do anything else you would do using a traditional data connection. 6. When you’re ready to terminate the data connection, double-click the Sprint PCS Connection Manager icon in the system tray, and then click Disconnect to end the session. Note: While your data connection is active, you will not be able to receive incoming calls; all incoming calls will be forwarded to your Sprint PCS Voicemail.
B Bookmarks Accessing 47 Creating 46 Deleting 47 Browser Menu 45 C Chat 22 D Data Connection Launching 6 Status and Indicators 8 Downloading Content 33–37 E Email 20 G Games 38–39 Getting Started 5 I Instant Messaging 21 M Messaging 18–23 Chat 22 Email 20 Instant Messaging 21 Sprint PCS Mail 19 Music 26–32 Sirius Music 31 Streaming Music 32 My Content Manager 36 N Net Guard 7 Index Index O On Demand 49–51 P Phone as Modem 52–54 Picture Mail 11–17 R Ringers 40–41 S Screen Savers 42–43 Sirius Music 31 Spr
Sprint Power Vision Home Page 6 Navigating the Web 9 Sprint TV 24–25 U User Name 5 W Web 44–48 Navigating 9 Welcome 1 56
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