User’s Guide PCS Phone by LG® (1200)
Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Introduction to this User’s Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Section 1: Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting Started With PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a Key Tone Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Ringer Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Alert Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Silent Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Secret Internal Phone Book Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Managing Speed Dial Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Dialing PCS Services . . . . . . . . . .
Extracting Email Addresses From a Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Creating Folders for Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Editing Message Folders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Erasing All PCS Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome to Sprint S print built the largest all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network with advanced multimedia services, reaching more than 230 million people for clarity you can see and hear. We built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone, clear sound, private conversations, and time-saving features. But with Sprint, you can do something even more far-reaching – simplify your life.
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Introduction to this User’s Guide T his User’s Guide introduces you to PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: 䊳 Section 1: Getting Started 䊳 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 䊳 Section 3: Using PCS Service Features 䊳 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout the guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.
Section 1 Getting Started
Section 1A Setting Up Service In This Section 䊳 Getting Started With PCS Service 䊳 Setting Up Voicemail 䊳 Getting Help T his section walks you through setting up service for your PCS Phone, unlocking your phone, setting up your voicemail, and how to contact Sprint for assistance with your PCS Service.
Getting Started With PCS Service Determine If Your Phone Is Already Activated If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint Store, it probably has been activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone. If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Start Here Guide included with your phone. Unlocking Your Phone Follow these steps to unlock your phone: 1. Press and hold to turn the phone on. 2. Highlight Unlock and press . 3. Enter your four-digit lock code.
Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred to 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 as your PCS Phone is activated. To set up voicemail: 1. Press and hold . 2.
Reaching PCS Customer Service SolutionsSM You can reach PCS Customer Service Solutions by: 䊳 Dialing on your PCS Phone 䊳 Logging on to your account at www.sprintpcs.com 䊳 Calling us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers), 1-877-CLEARPY (253-2779) (Clear Pay customers), or 1-888-788-4727 (Business customers) 䊳 Writing to us at PCS Customer Solutions, P.O.
Section 2 Understanding Your PCS Phone
Section 2A Your PCS Phone: The Basics In This Section 䊳 Front View of Phone 䊳 Viewing the Display Screen 䊳 Features of Your Phone 䊳 Turning Your Phone On and Off 䊳 Using the Battery and Charger 䊳 Displaying Your Phone Number 䊳 Making and Answering Calls Y our PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you.
Front View of Phone 1. Display Screen 6. Power On Indicator/LED 2. Headset Jack 7. Navigation Key 3. Volume Button 8. End (Power) 4. OK 9. Back 10. Microphone 5.
Key Functions 1. Display Screen: Displays phone status icons and menu items. 2. Headset Jack: Provides connection for an optional headset. 3. Volume Button: Adjust the ringer volume during standby mode or voice volume during a call. 4. OK: Lets you place or answer a call, select highlighted menu items, and confirm actions. 5. AC Adapter Jack: Provides connection for the AC adapter charger 6. Power On Indicator/LED: Flashes when phone is powering up.
Viewing the Display Screen This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your display screen. 䊳 shows your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. 䊳 means your phone cannot find a signal. 䊳 tells you a call is in progress. 䊳 indicates you are “roaming” off the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. 䊳 indicates your phone is in vibrate mode. 䊳 indicates you have new text messages. 䊳 indicates you have voicemail messages.
Features of Your PCS Phone by LG® (1200) Congratulations on the purchase of your PCS Phone by LG (1200). This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable. It also offers many significant features and service options: 䊳 Single-band capability provides access to other digital networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 43). 䊳 PCS Voice CommandSM lets you dial phone numbers by speaking someone’s name or the digits in their phone number (page 95).
Turning Your Phone ON and OFF Turning Your Phone ON To turn your phone on, press two seconds. for approximately Once your phone is ON, it displays “Searching for Service” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.
Using the Battery Battery Capacity Your PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides approximately [xx] hours of continuous digital talk time (xx hours in analog) or approximately [xx] hours of continuous digital standby time ([xx] hours in analog). When the battery reaches [xx]% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks.
Charging the Battery Your PCS Phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should charge the battery 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 phone automatically turns off and you will lose all the information you were just working on. For a quick check of your phone’s battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your phone’s display screen.
Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your PCS Phone can remind you. To display your phone number: 1. Highlight Phone Book and press . 2. Highlight My Phone # and press . You can also display your phone number by highlighting . Phone Info. and pressing Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Your PCS Phone offers many different ways to make calls, including PCS Voice CommandSM (page 95), Speed Dialing (page 25) and using Call History (page 53).
Answering Calls 1. Make sure your phone is on. If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail. 2. When a call comes in, answer the call by opening the phone . Depending on or by highlighting Answer and pressing your settings, your PCS Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: 䊳 The phone rings or vibrates. 䊳 The LED flashes. 䊳 The backlight illuminates. 䊳 The screen displays an incoming call message. 䊳 If available, the phone number of the caller is displayed.
Calling Emergency Numbers Your can place calls to 911 (dial and press even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. ), Dialing Options Dialing options are displayed when you enter numbers in the phone’s standby mode. To initiate an action, highlight it and press 䊳 . [An Internal Phone Book Entry] to display the listing contained in the speed dial location you entered (if to dial the applicable). Highlight Call and press speed dial number.
In-Call Options During a call, your phone displays menu options in addition to the main menu. To select an option, highlight it and press . 䊳 Flash to answer an incoming call using Call Waiting or connect a third party during Three-Way Calling (if applicable). (See “Responding to Call Waiting” on page 91.) 䊳 End Call to end the call. 䊳 Mute or Unmute Select Mute to mute your phone’s microphone. Select Unmute to reactivate the microphone. 䊳 Dial 3-Way Call to call a third party.
End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Internal Phone Book, the phone number, the duration of the call, and the following menu options are displayed. To select an option, highlight it and press . 䊳 OK to return to the main menu. (You can also press 䊳 Call to dial the phone number. 䊳 Save to save the phone number in your Internal Phone Book. (See “Saving a Phone Number” on page 22.) .
Saving a Phone Number Your PCS Phone can store up to five phone numbers in each of 99 Internal Phone Book entries. Each entry’s name can contain 16 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Internal Phone Book entries alphabetically. To save a number from standby mode: 1. Enter a phone number. 2. Highlight Save and press 3. Highlight a label and press . . Note: A phone number labeled Fax can only be dialed through a personal computer. 4.
Finding a Phone Number You can search Internal Phone Book entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: 1. Enter one or more digits. The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes. 2. Highlight Search and press . 3. To display the Internal Phone Book entry that contains the phone number, highlight the entry and press . To dial the number, press again.
Four-Digit Calling Enter four digits from standby mode to display the 4-Digit Calling option. If you select 4-Digit Call your phone displays the entry in your Internal Phone Book that contains the four digits you entered. To use 4-Digit Calling: 1. Dial the last four digits of an Internal Phone Book entry’s phone number. 2. Highlight 4-Digit Call and press . 3. The matching Internal Phone Book entry/entries will display. .
Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing With this feature, you can dial Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 1-9 or two key presses for locations 10-99. To use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 1-9: 䊳 Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds. The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Calling...”. To use Two-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 10-99: 1. Press the first digit. 2.
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your PCS Phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 Word mode when entering text, see "Selecting a Character Input Mode" on page 25.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word. (The word may change as you type.) If the word you want does not display after you have entered all the letters, press to scroll through additional word selections.
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad, select the Abc mode (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 25). Press the corresponding key until the desired character appears. By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and following letters are lowercase. Characters scroll in the following order: 䊳 .
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Section 2B Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section 䊳 Sound Settings 䊳 Display Settings 䊳 Location Settings 䊳 Airplane Mode 䊳 TTY Access 䊳 Phone Setup Options T his section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs. Take a few moments to review these options and add or adjust the settings that are right for you.
Sound Settings Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings To adjust the ringer, earpiece, key beep, or power on/off volume: 1. Highlight Settings and press . 2. Highlight Sounds and press . 3. Highlight Ringer, Earpiece, Key Beep, or PWR On/Off and . press 4. Highlight a volume setting and press . Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume keys on the side of your phone.
Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual phone book entries, types of calls, and types of messages. 䊳 Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music. 䊳 Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others. Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your PCS Phone provides a variety of ringer options which allow you to customize your ring and volume settings.
Alert Notification To enable or disable alert sounds for a variety of situations: 1. Highlight Settings and press . 2. Highlight Sounds and press . 3. Highlight Alert and press . 4. To select an option, highlight it and press . 䊳 Service Change to alert you when you exit or enter the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. 䊳 Messages to alert you when you receive a voicemail or page/text message. 䊳 Minute Beep to play a beep once a minute while you are on a call.
Display Settings Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any key press is made. To change the backlight setting: 1. Highlight Settings and press 2. Highlight Display and press . . 3. Highlight Backlight and press . 4. Highlight 8 Seconds, 15 Seconds, 30 Seconds, Off, or . Always On and press Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
Changing the Contrast To adjust the contrast on the phone’s display: 1. Highlight Settings and press 2. Highlight Display and press . . 3. Highlight Contrast and press . . The screen will 4. Highlight a contrast level and press display the effects of the settings as you highlight them. Changing the Power On/Off and Screen Saver Display Options Your new PCS Phone offers options for what you see on the display screen while powering on or off and as a screen saver while in standby mode.
Screen Saver To assign an image for Screen Saver mode: 1. Highlight Settings and press . 2. Highlight Display and press . 3. Highlight Screen and press . 4. Highlight Screen Saver and press 5. Highlight Images and press . . 6. Highlight Item 1, Item 2, or Item 3 and press . 7. To select an option, highlight it and press . 䊳 View to see a preview of the selected item. (Press to return to the option menu.) 䊳 Assign to assign the selected item.
Location Settings Your PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature which will allow the network to detect your position, making some PCS Applications easier to use. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911. Note: Even if the Location feature is enabled, no service may use your location without your expressed permission. To enable your phone’s Location feature: 1. Highlight Settings and press . 2. Highlight Location and press . 3.
Auto-Answer Mode To answer calls when your phone is connected to an optional hands-free car kit: 1. From the main menu, highlight Settings and press 2. Highlight Setup and press . . 3. Highlight Car Auto-Answer and press . 4. To select an option, highlight it and press . 䊳 Off to answer calls normally when connected to a hands-free car kit. 䊳 Auto Answer to have the phone answer calls automatically after three rings when connected to a hands-free car kit.
To turn TTY Mode on or off: 1. From the main menu, dial . Save, and press , highlight . A message will 2. Highlight Enable or Disable and press display confirming your choice and your phone will return to standby mode. Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display . Note: If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired.
Section 2C Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section 䊳 Accessing the Security Menu 䊳 Locking Your Phone 䊳 Unlocking Your Phone 䊳 Using Special Numbers 䊳 Security Features for PCS VisionSM B y using the security setting on your PCS Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. With several options available, you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs.
Accessing the Security Menu You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: 1. From the main menu, highlight Settings and press 2. Highlight Security and press . . 3. Enter your lock code. The Security menu is displayed. Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call PCS Customer Service Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Using Special Numbers” on page 41.) To place an outgoing call in lock mode: 䊳 To call an emergency number or a special number, enter the phone number and press . Tip: To dial a 911 emergency call in lock mode, you can also highlight .
Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Internal Phone Book, Call History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected. To reset your phone: 1. From the Security menu, highlight Reset Phone and press . (See “Accessing the Security Menu” on page 40.) 2. A warning will display informing you that settings will be restored to the factory defaults. If you wish to continue, .
Section 2D Controlling Your Roaming Experience In This Section 䊳 Understanding Roaming 䊳 Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode 䊳 Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard R oaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you’re off the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Your new single band PCS Phone works anywhere on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and allows you to roam in limited areas where 1900 MHz digital networks are available.
Understanding Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone. Roaming Indicator Sprint Nationwide PCS Network Other Digital Networks Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your PCS Phone allows you to control your ability to roam. By using the Roaming menu option, you determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from two different settings on your single band phone to control your roaming experience: 1. From the main menu, highlight Settings and press 2. Highlight Roaming and press 3. Highlight Select Mode and press . . . 4. To select an option, highlight it and press .
Call Guard In addition to the roaming icon, Call Guard alerts you when roaming charges apply. This feature makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by reminding you when you make or receive roaming calls. It also requires you to take an additional step before placing or answering a roaming call. This additional step is not required when you make or receive calls while on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. To Turn Call Guard On or Off: 1. From the main menu, highlight Settings and press 2.
Section 2E Navigating Through Menus In This Section 䊳 Menu Navigation 䊳 Menu Structure 䊳 Viewing Menus T his section is a road map to using your PCS Phone. Every function and feature can be accessed through a menu. Take a few moments to learn your way around. You’ll find that it makes your phone easier to use.
Menu Navigation The navigation key on your 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 navigation key up or down to highlight menu options. To select an option, highlight it and press . Menu Structure Selecting Menu Items As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. To select an option, simply highlight it and .
Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. Call History Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Missed Calls Erase Calls Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Missed Calls All Calls Phone Book Find Name Add New Entry My Phone # Speed Dial #s Services Cust.
Minute Beep Call Connect Silent Mode Display Backlight Greeting Contrast Screen Power On/Off Power On Power Off Screen Saver Images On/Off Language Roaming Set Mode Call Guard Location Security Lock Phone Change Lock Code Special #s Erase PhoneBook Reset Phone Setup Anykey Answer Car Auto-Answer Phone Info Tools Scheduler Add Event Erase Event Today Week View Month View Purge Purge All Information (Help) Calculator Games Mobile Hawk Black Jack 2 Game Options Sound BackLight On/Off On/Off On/Off 8 Seconds/1
Section 2F Managing Call History In This Section 䊳 Viewing History 䊳 Call History Options 䊳 Making a Call From Call History 䊳 Saving a Phone Number From Call History 䊳 Erasing Call History T he Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your PCS Phone, and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History.
Viewing Call History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 10 phone numbers (or Internal Phone Book entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
䊳 Erase to erase the entry from Call History. 䊳 Next to display the next Call History entry. 䊳 Previous to display the previous Call History entry. Tip: You can also view the next Call History entry by pressing the navigation key right or view the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left. Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: 1. From the main menu, highlight Call History and press . 2. Highlight Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, or Missed Calls and press . 3.
Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your PCS Phone can store up to 99 Internal Phone Book entries. Phone Book entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers and each entry’s name can contain sixteen characters. To save a phone number from Call History: 1. From the main menu, highlight Call History and press . 2. Highlight Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, or Missed Calls and . press 3. Highlight the number you wish to save and press 4. Highlight Save and press . . 5.
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 following these steps: 1. From the main menu, highlight Call History and press . 2. Highlight Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, or Missed Calls and . press 3. Highlight the number you wish to prepend and press 4. Highlight Prepend and press . . 5. Enter the digits or pauses (see below) you wish to add to the number.
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Section 2G Using the Internal Phone Book In This Section 䊳 Internal Phone Book Entry Options 䊳 Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry 䊳 Finding Internal Phone Book Entries 䊳 Selecting a Ringer Type 䊳 Dialing PCS Services N ow you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information. This section helps you make the most of your contacts and time when you are trying to connect with the important people in your life.
Displaying an Internal Phone Book Entry Your new PCS Phone’s Internal Phone Book helps you make the most of your time by storing and organizing important numbers and information about your frequent contacts. There are several ways to find and display Internal Phone Book entries. Follow the steps outlined below to display entries: Finding Names To find and display an Internal Phone Book entry by name: 1. From the main menu, highlight Phone Book and press 2. Highlight Find Name and press current entries. .
Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find and display an Internal Phone Book entry using its speed dial number: 1. Enter a speed dial number from standby mode. 2. Highlight the Internal Phone Book entry name and press to display the entry. Internal Phone Book Entry Options To access an Internal Phone Book Entry’s options, display the entry (see above). The options menu will display below the entry’s name and default phone number. To select an option, .
Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry Your PCS Phone can store up to 99 Internal Phone Book entries. Phone book entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers and an entry’s name can contain sixteen characters. To add a new entry: 1. From the main menu, highlight Phone Book and press 2. Highlight Add New Entry and press . . 3. Enter a name for the entry or highlight Save w/o Name and press . (See “Entering Text” on page 25.) 4. Enter a phone number, highlight Next Step and press 5.
5. To select an option, highlight it and press . 䊳 Done to save the entry. 䊳 Set Speed Dial to save the entry in an available speed dial . (See location. Highlight an available location and press “Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing” on page 25.) After you have saved the number, the Internal Phone Book entry is displayed. (See “Internal Phone Book Entry Options” on page 59.) Note: Phone numbers labeled Fax or Data can only be dialed through a personal computer.
Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry To make changes to an entry: 1. Display an Internal Phone Book entry. (See “Displaying an Internal Phone Book Entry” on page 58.) 2. Highlight Edit Entry and press . 3. To select an option, highlight it and press . 䊳 Set Default # to change the entry’s default phone number. . Highlight a number and press 䊳 Ringer Type to select a ringer type to play when you receive . a call from the entry.
Secret Internal Phone Book Entries You can hide an entry’s phone number(s) and require your lock code to edit the entry by making it secret. The entry name is still displayed, but the entry’s phone numbers are replaced by “(SECRET)”. To make an entry secret: 1. Display an Internal Phone Book entry. (See “Displaying an Internal Phone Book Entry” on page 58.) 2. Highlight Edit Entry and press . 3. Highlight Secret Mode and press . 4. The prompt, “Make Secret?,” will display. Highlight Yes and .
Managing Speed Dial Settings In addition to assigning and deleting speed dial locations through the Edit Number menu (see “Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry’s Phone Number” on page 61), you can manage speed dial settings directly through the Speed Dial #s menu. To manage your speed dial settings: 1. From the main menu, highlight Phone Book and press 2. Highlight Speed Dial #s and press . . 3. Highlight a location or enter one using your keypad and press . 4.
Section 2H Using the Scheduler, Calculator, and Games In This Section 䊳 Adding an Event to the Scheduler 䊳 Event Alerts 䊳 Viewing Events 䊳 Using the Calculator 䊳 Playing Games Y our PCS Phone is equipped with several tools, including personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. These features turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and commitments. It takes productivity to a whole new level.
Using the Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: 1. From the main menu, highlight Tools and press 2. Highlight Scheduler and press . . 3. Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you want to add a scheduled event and press . Tip: Press the navigation key or volume button up or down to scroll by week through the Scheduler calendar or and to scroll by year. 4. Highlight Add Event and press . 5.
Event Alerts There are several ways your PCS Phone alerts you of scheduled events: 䊳 By playing the assigned ringer type. 䊳 By illuminating the backlight. 䊳 By flashing the LED. 䊳 By displaying the event’s description, time, and date. Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. Press to display the event alert menu. To select an option, highlight it and press . 䊳 OK to clear the alarm.
4. Scheduled events are listed in chronological order above the Scheduler menu options. To view an event’s details, highlight the event and press . 5. To display event options, press option, highlight it and press again. To select an . 䊳 View Detail to display the event’s date, time, alarm, repeating status, and title. 䊳 Erase to delete the event from your Scheduler. Highlight Yes and press to confirm the deletion. 䊳 Edit Content to change the event’s title.
Editing an Event’s Settings Editing an Event’s Ringer Type To edit the ringer type assigned to a scheduled event: 1. From the Scheduler menu, highlight an event and press (See “Viewing Events and Event Options” on page 67.) 2. Press . to display the event options. 3. Highlight Change Settings and press 4. Highlight Ringer Type and press . . to assign it to the 5. Highlight a ringer type and press event. You will hear a preview of the ringer when you highlight it. 6.
Editing an Event’s Repeating Status To edit the repeating status for a scheduled event: 1. From the Scheduler menu, highlight an event and press (See “Viewing Events and Event Options” on page 67.) 2. Press . to display the event options. 3. Highlight Change Settings and press 4. Highlight Edit Repeat and press . . 5. To select an option, highlight it and press 䊳 No Repeat to schedule a one-time event. 䊳 Daily to repeat the event every day. 䊳 Weekly to repeat the event every week.
Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu 䊳 If you are viewing the Scheduler menu for another date and wish to return to the menu for today’s date, highlight Today and press . Displaying the Week or Month View 䊳 If you are viewing the Scheduler menu for a selected day and would like to view the week or month view containing that day, highlight Week View or Month View and press . The setting will be saved the next time you access your Scheduler.
Viewing Scheduler Memory Space To view available and used Scheduler memory space: 1. From the main menu, highlight Tools and press 2. Highlight Scheduler and press 3. Press . . again to access the Scheduler menu. 4. Highlight Information and press . Viewing Scheduler Help To display a key function diagram for Scheduler use: 1. From the main menu, highlight Tools and press 2. Highlight Scheduler and press 3. Press . . again to access the Scheduler menu. 4. Highlight (Help) and press .
Playing Games Your new PCS Phone includes two built-in games to entertain you in your spare time: Mobile Hawk, an action-packed helicopter battle game, and Black Jack 2 a hand-held version of the popular casino favorite. To play a game on your PCS Phone: 1. From the main menu, highlight Tools and press 2. Highlight Games and press . . 3. Highlight Mobile Hawk or Black Jack 2 and press . 4. To select an option, press the corresponding number key. New Game to start a new game.
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Section 3 Using PCS Service Features
Section 3A PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section 䊳 Using Voicemail 䊳 Receiving PCS Messages 䊳 Using Caller ID 䊳 Responding to Call Waiting 䊳 Making a Three-Way Call 䊳 Using Call Forwarding N ow that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the messaging and calling features that enhance your PCS Service.
Messaging Basics Knowing When You Have Messages There are several ways your PCS Phone alerts you to new messages: 䊳 By displaying a message on the screen 䊳 By sounding the assigned ringer type 䊳 By the LED blinking red 䊳 By displaying at the top of your screen for voicemail messages, for text messages, or for both voice and text messages Message Types There are two types of messaging features available from your PCS Phone’s menu.
Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your PCS Phone is activated. To set up voicemail: 1. Press and hold . 2.
New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voicemail message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail. To call your voicemail, . To display your Missed Log, press or . press and hold Important: When you are roaming off the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages. It is recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your PCS Phone Number.
Using a Phone Other Than Your PCS Phone to Access Messages: 1. Dial your PCS Phone Number. 2. When your voicemail answers, press . 3. Enter your pass code. Tip: When you call into voicemail you first hear the header information (date, time, and sender information) for th emessage. To skip directly to the message, press during the header. Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages.
Voicemail Options Your 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 quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level. To turn Expert Mode on or off: to access your voicemail. If your 1. Press and hold voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press to access the main voicemail menu. 2.
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other PCS Voicemail users. 1. From the main voicemail menu, press to send a message. 2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. 3. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your voice message. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Reply to a voice message received from any other PCS Voicemail user. 1. After listening to a voice message, press . 2. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply.
Continue Recording 䊳 Before pressing to indicate you are satisfied with the to continue recording. message you recorded, press Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting. 1. From the main voicemail menu, press Personal Options. for 2. Press for Greetings. 3. Press to record an Extended Absence Greeting.
Voicemail Menu Key Listen Envelope Information Send a Reply Message Advance 8 Seconds Rewind to Start Forward Message Erase Message Callback/Place Call Save Message Send a Message Personal Options Notification Options Phone Notification Numeric Paging to a PCS Phone Return to Personal Options Menu Administrative Options Skip Passcode Autoplay Message Date & Time On/Off Change Passcode Group Distribution List Return to Personal Options Menu Greetings Personal Greetings Recorded Name Extended Absence Greeting
PCS Messages Now, through the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you can receive numeric pages, Email, and Web-based Updates on your PCS Phone. Numeric Pages Callers can send a numeric page to your phone when they reach your voicemail box. Numeric paging to a PCS Phone is included at no additional cost. Note: The numeric paging option for your PCS Phone must be turned on for your phone to receive pages. This option can be set by entering your Voicemail menu Personal Options area.
Message Notification There are several ways your PCS Phone alerts you of new messages: 䊳 䊳 䊳 䊳 By displaying the alert, “New Message,” on the screen. By sounding the assigned ringer type. By the LED blinking red. By displaying at the top of the screen. Receiving New Messages When you receive a new numeric page, Email, or Update, your phone displays the alert “New Message” along with the date and time the message arrived. To select an option, highlight it and press . 䊳 View to display the new message.
Message Options After displaying a numeric page, Email, or Update, press display the options menu. To select an option, highlight it and press to . 䊳 Extract Number to extract a phone number from a message. (See “Extracting Phone Numbers From a Message” on page 88.) 䊳 Extract E-Mail to extract an email address. (See “Extracting Email Addresses From a Message” on page 89.) 䊳 Erase to delete the message. 䊳 Create Folder to create a new folder to store the message.
䊳 Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the phone number. (See “Prepending a Phone Number From a Message” on page 89.) 䊳 Exit to return to the main menu. Prepending a Phone Number From a Message After you display a message, press message options. to display If you happen to be outside your local area code and need to add a prefix to a phone number: 1. Highlight Prepend and press . 2. Enter the digits or pauses (see below) you want to add to the number.
Creating Folders for Messages You can create up to ten folders to store your messages. 1. From the main menu, highlight Messages and press 2. Highlight Edit Folder and press . . 3. Highlight Create Folder and press . . (See 4. Enter a keyword for the folder and press “Entering Text” on page 25.) Incoming messages are automatically filtered into the folder if they contain the keyword you enter. Note: You must enter a Keyword when creating a folder. 5. Enter a folder name and press . 6.
Erasing All PCS Messages To erase all saved numeric pages, Emails, and Updates: 1. From the main menu, highlight Messages and press 2. Highlight Erase All Msgs and press . . 3. A confirmation prompt will display. Highlight Yes and . press Using Caller ID Caller ID lets people know who’s calling by displaying the number of the person calling. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: 1. Press . 2. Enter the number you want to call. 3. Press .
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. 1. Enter a number you wish to call and press . 2. Once you have established the connection, highlight to put the first call on hold. Dial 3-Way Call and press 3. Dial the second number you wish to call and press . 4. When you’re connected to the second party, highlight Flash . again to begin your three-way call.
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. There is a per-call charge for calls you have forwarded. To Activate Call Forwarding 1. Press . 2. Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded. . You will hear three short dial tones to confirm 3. Press the activation of Call Forwarding.
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Section 3B SM PCS Voice Command In This Section SM 䊳 Getting Started with PCS Voice Command 䊳 Creating Your Own Address Book 䊳 Making a Call with PCS Voice Commant 䊳 Accessing Information Using PCS Voice Command W ith Sprint, the first wireless provider to offer innovative PCS Voice Command technology, reaching your friends, family, and co-workers has never been easier – especially when you’re on the go.
Getting Started With PCS Voice Command With PCS Voice Command: 䊳 You can store all your contacts’ phone numbers, so you can simply say the name of the person you want to call. 䊳 There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize voicemail passwords, or try to dial while you’re driving. 䊳 You can call anyone in your address book – even if you don’t remember their phone number.
Making a Call With PCS Voice Command 1. Once you’ve signed up for PCS Voice Command and created .. You’ll hear your address book, all you do is press a tone followed by the prompt “Ready.” 2. After the “Ready” prompt, simply say, in a natural voice, “Call” and the name of the person or the number you’d like to call. For example, you can say, “Call Jane Smith at work,” “Call John Baker on the mobile phone,” “Call 555-1234,” or “Call Bob Miller.” 3.
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Section 4 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information Section 4 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information 99
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Section 4A Safety In This Section 䊳 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception 䊳 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 䊳 Caring for the Battery 䊳 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice 䊳 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones P art of getting the most out of your PCS Phone is learning how the phone works and how to care for it. This section outlines performance and safety guidelines that help you understand the basic features of your phone’s operation.
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 displayed, the stronger the signal. If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception.
Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. 䊳 Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended, and over your shoulder. 䊳 Try not to hold, bend, or twist the phone’s antenna. 䊳 Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged. 䊳 Speak directly into the mouthpiece. 䊳 Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills.
䊳 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. 䊳 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when stationary or before pulling into traffic. 䊳 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your attention from the road. 䊳 Dial 911 to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your wireless phone. 䊳 Use your phone to help others in emergencies. 䊳 Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless number when necessary.
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air.
Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. 䊳 Use only Sprint-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage. 䊳 In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C).
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Notice The 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 (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone emits. All phone models are tested at their highest value in strict laboratory settings.
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: PCS Phone by LG (1200) Serial No.
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Section 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section 䊳 Manufacturer’s Warranty T his section contains the manufacturer’s warranty for your PCS Phone. For information about the Terms and Conditions of your PCS Service, please see the Start Here guide included with your phone. For the most recent version of the Terms and Conditions, please visit www.sprintpcs.com.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Customer Limited Warranty SPRINT SPECTRUM, L.P., (Sprint) offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit (Product), including accessories in the product package, will be free from defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1. SUBSCRIBER UNIT A. SPRINT ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY.
cosmetic damage; (v) Products on which warranty stickers or Product serial numbers have been removed, altered, or rendered illegible; (vi) customer instruction: (vii) cost of installation, removal or reinstallation; (viii) signal reception problems (unless caused by defect in material and workmanship): (ix) damage the result of fire, flood, acts of God or other acts which are not to the fault of Sprint and which the Product is not specified to tolerate, including damage caused by mishandling and blown fuses
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AS PROVIDED BY THE WARRANTY, IS YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SPRINT MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Copyright © 2003 Sprint Spectrum L.P. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint and the diamond logo are trademarks of Sprint Communications Company L.P. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Index A AC Adapter Charger 16 Answering Calls 18 Anykey Answer 36 Auto-Answer Mode 37 B Backlight 33 Battery Capacity 15 Charging 16 Disposal 106 Installing 15 Removing 15 C Calculator 72 Call Forwarding 93 Call Guard 46 Call History Erasing 55 Making a Call From 53 Options 52 Saving a Phone Number From 54 Viewing 52 Call Waiting 91 Caller ID 91 Customer Service Solutions 6 D Dialing Options 19 Directory Assistance 6 Display Screen Symbols 12 Display Settings 33–35 E Entering Text ABC Mode 27 Selecting a C
N Navigating Menus 48 P PCS Messages 86–91 Erasing 91 Folders 90 Options 88 PCS Services Call Forwarding 93 Call Waiting 91 Caller ID 91 Customer Service Solutions 6 Directory Assistance 6 Operator Services 6 PCS Voice Command 95–97 Phone Number Displaying 17 Phone Numbers Finding 23 Saving 22 With Pauses 23 R Resetting Your Phone 42 Ringer Types 31 Roaming Other Digital Networks 44 Roam Mode 45 S Scheduler 66 Screen Saver 35 Security Menu 40 Setting Up Your Voicemail 5 Silent Mode 32 Special Numbers 41 Spe
