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Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Your Phone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Call Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2G. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Using Your Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 3A.
Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information. . . . . . . 129 4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . 132 Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Radiofrequency (RF) Energy .
Welcome to Sprint Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. We built our complete, nationwide network from the ground up, so all your services – whether it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS® Picture Mail – will work the same wherever you go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions.
Introduction This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: ⽧ Section 1: Getting Started ⽧ Section 2: Your Phone ⽧ Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features ⽧ Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.
Your Phone’s Menu The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about navigating through the menus, please see “Navigating Through Phone Menus” on page 24.
1: Priority (Normal/Urgent) 2: Call Back # 3: Preset Messages 1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message. 2: Call me 3: Where are you? 4: Can you pick up 5: Meet me at 6: Let’s get lunch. 7: The meeting has been cancelled.
8: Calculator 9: Set Time (displayed when there is no time information) SETTINGS 1: Display 1: Screen Saver 1: Apple 4: SnowBoarding 7: Digital Clock 10: Dual Clock 2: Flower 5: Sprint 8: World Time 11: Analog Clock 3: Road 6: Launch Pad 9: Calendar 2: Menu Style 1: Grid Style 2: List Style 3: Dialing Font 1: Color 1: Basic 2: Rainbow 4: Hyphenate 3: Monochrome 2: Size 1: Large 2: Normal 3: Small 4: Greeting (Sprint/Custom) 5: Backlight 1: Main Display 1: Flip Open 4: 8 seconds 2: 30 seconds 3:
1: Ringer Type 1: Voice Calls 1: With Caller ID 1: Single Tones 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies 2: No Caller ID 1: Single Tones 2: Messages 1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Schedule 1: Single Tones 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies 4: Roam Ringer (Normal/Distinctive) 2: Volume 1: Ringer 1: Ringer Off 4: Vibrate 2: 1-Beep 3: Level 1 - 8 2: Separate Vol. 3: Vibrate 2: Separate Vol. 3: Vibrate 2: Separate Vol. 3: Vibrate 2: Messages 1: Use Ringer Vol.
3: Tone Length (Short/Long) 3: Security 1: Lock Phone 1: Unlocked 2: On Power-up 3: Lock Now 2: Empty 3: Empty 2: Change Lock 3: Special # 1: Empty 4: Erase Contacts (Yes/No) 5: Reset Phone (Yes/No) 4: Roaming 1: Set Mode 1: Automatic 2: Roaming only 3: Sprint 2: Messaging 5: Scheduler 8: Display 11: Voice Dial 3: Text Inbox 6: Alarms 9: Ringer Type 12: Missed Alerts 2: Messaging 5: Scheduler 8: Display 11: Voice Dial 3: Text Inbox 6: Alarms 9: Ringer Type 12: Missed Alerts 2: Messaging 5: Sc
4: Right Key 1: Contacts 4: Send Message 7: Calculator 10: Call History 2: Messaging 5: Scheduler 8: Display 11: Voice Dial 3: Text Inbox 6: Alarms 9: Ringer Type 12: Missed Alerts 6: Others 1: Call Setup 1: Abbrev.
4: All Recent CONTACTS 1: Find 2: Add New Entry 3: Speed Dial #s 4: Group 1: Unassigned 3: Friends 5: VIPs 2: Family 4: Colleague 6: Empty 5: Services 1: Account Info 3: Dir Assist 5: Sprint Voice Command 2: Customer Svc 4: Sprint Operator 6: My Phone # IN USE MENU Press Options (right softkey) to display the following options: 1: Call History 4: Messaging 7:Phone Info 2: Contacts 5: Voice Memo 3: 3-Way Call 6: Tools ix
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Section 1 Getting Started
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Setting Up Service Section 1A Setting Up Service In This Section ⽧ Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service ⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail ⽧ Sprint PCS Account Passwords ⽧ Getting Help Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail, it probably has been activated; all you need to do is unlock it. If your phone is not activated, please refer to the activation card included with your phone. Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps: 1. Press to turn the phone on. 2. Press Unlock ( ).
Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: 1. From standby mode, press and hold 2. Follow the system prompts to: 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 Note: .
Sprint PCS Account Passwords As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information and your voicemail account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy. Account Password If you are the account owner, you'll have an account password to sign on to www.sprint.com and to use when calling Sprint Customer Service. Your default account password is the last four digits of your Social Security number.
Setting Up Service Getting Help Visit www.sprint.
Receiving Automated Invoicing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing information on your Sprint PCS account. This information includes balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. To access automated invoicing information: Press 䊳 Note: . This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
Setting Up Service Sprint Operator Services Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. To access Sprint Operator Services: 䊳 Press . For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com.
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Section 2 Your Phone
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Section 2A Your Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone ⽧ Viewing the Display Screen ⽧ Features of Your Phone ⽧ Turning Your Phone On and Off ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger ⽧ Navigating Through Phone Menus ⽧ Displaying Your Phone Number ⽧ Making and Answering Calls ⽧ Entering Text Phone Basics ⽧ Your 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 Your Phone 1. Speaker 2. Display Screen 3. Navigation Key 4. Headset Jack 19. Right Softkey 18. OK/Menu Key 5. Left Softkey 6. TALK Key 17. END Key 16. Speaker Key 15. BACK Key 7. Volume Key 8. Voicemail Key 14. Numeric Keypad 13. Space/Pound Key 9. Shift/Asterisk Key 12. Microphone 10. Plus Code Dialing Key 11.
Key Functions 1. Speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. 2. Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the contacts, the date and time and the signal and battery strength. 3. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu Phone Basics options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode. 䡲 Press Up to access Missed Alerts. 䡲 Press Down to access Scheduler.
9. Shift/Asterisk Key enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the capitalization mode. 10. Plus Code Dialing Key automatically dials the international access code for the country in which you are located (for instance, 011 for international calls placed from the United States). 11. Power/Accessory Interface Connector allows you to connect charging accessories and optional accessory cables to your phone. 12.
Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary. Phone Basics indicates that position location is active. indicates that position location is inactive. indicates that you have voicemail, text, or numeric pages waiting.
indicates that your phone has a ringer volume set and the vibrate option is checked. indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1 - 8 or that 1-Beep is selected. indicates that your phone’s ringer is turned off and the vibrate option is not checked. indicates that your ringer is turned off and the vibrate option is checked. indicates that the TTY option is on. indicates that your phone is in vibrate all mode. indicates that an alarm is set on your phone. means your phone cannot find a signal.
Note: Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by letting you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. (For more information, see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience, on page 69.) Features of Your Phone Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics Phone Basics Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The A420 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options.
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press and release 䊳 . Once your phone is on, it may display “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. If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated.
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Warning! Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
Installing the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery: 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone at a 45-degree angle, making sure to line up the gold contacts. Gently press down until it snaps into place. 2. Install the protective cover by lining up the tabs at a and gently press up until the cover snaps into place. Removing the Battery To remove your battery: 1. Remove the protective cover by pressing down on the back of the cover. 2.
Charging the Battery Your phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Phone Basics 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 upperright corner of your phone’s display screen.
Navigating Through Phone Menus The navigation key on your 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. If you are in a first-level menu, such as Settings, you may also navigate to the next or previous first-level menu by pressing the navigation key right or left.
Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: 䊳 Press . To return to standby mode: 䊳 Press . Displaying Your Phone Number Phone Basics Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: 䊳 Note: Select Menu > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number. (Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.) To select Menu, press the menu key.
Making and Answering Calls Holding Your Phone Since the antenna has been integrated into the design of the phone, it is important not to block the reception path accidentally to ensure the strongest signal possible is achieved. The orbital internal antenna is located near the hinge of your handset. ATTENTION Correct Incorrect Obstructing the internal antenna could inhibit call performance.
Making Calls Placing a call from your phone is as easy as making a call from any landline phone. Just enter the number, press , and you’re on your way to clear calls. To make a call using your keypad: 1. Make sure your phone is on. 2. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make Tip: Phone Basics a mistake while dialing, press to erase one digit at a time. Press and hold to erase the entire number.) 3. Press . (To make a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled, press and then .
Dialing Options When you enter numbers in standby mode, select Options ( ) to see the following dialing options. To initiate an option, press the corresponding softkey button. 䢇 Dial dials the number or digits displayed. 䢇 Send Msg allows you to send text messages to the number being dialed. 䢇 Save allows you to enter a seven- or ten-digit number (phone number and area code) and press Options (right softkey) > Save to save the phone number in your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” on page 33.
Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: 1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) 2. Press Phone Basics to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key. See “Call Answer Mode” on page 61 for more information.) Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: 䢇 The phone rings and/or vibrates. 䢇 The indicator light flashes.
Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming. To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled: Select Answer to answer the call. (See “Using Call Guard” on page 72 for additional information.
Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial and press even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. Note: ), When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode. Tip: Phone Basics During an emergency call, press Options (right softkey) to display your options. To select an option, highlight it and press . 䢇 Unlock Phone to unlock your phone (appears only if the phone is locked).
In-Call Options Pressing Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of features you may use during the course of a call. To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and press . The following options are available through the Options menu: Warning! 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during monitor use. Call History checks your call log for Outgoing, Incoming, Missed, and Recent calls.
End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. The left softkey displays the Save option. Select this option if you wish to add the new number to your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” below.) Phone Basics After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is already in your Contacts, the entry name and phone number and the duration of the call are displayed.
4. Enter a name for the entry using the numeric keys. Press to select the desired entry method T9(English), Alpha, Symbol, or Number. (See “Entering Text” on page 38.) 5. When you have finished entering the name, press to return to the contact entry. 6. Press for Done to save the entry. Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: 1.
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. Note: Phone Basics There are two types of pauses available on your phone: 䢇 Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press the left softkey button. 䢇 2-Second Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds. You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine two-second and hard pauses.
Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls placed from the United States). To make a call using Plus Code Dialing: 1. Press and hold until a “+” appears on your phone display. 2. Dial the country code and phone number you’re calling and press .
Using Speed Dialing You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial speed dial entries using one keypress for locations 2-9 or two key presses for locations 10-99. To use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 2-9: 䊳 Phone Basics Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds.
Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode: 1. When you display a screen where you can enter text, press the right softkey to change the character input mode. 2.
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your 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 38.) 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.) Phone Basics To enter a word using T9(English) Text Input: 1. Select the T9(English) character input mode.
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: 1. Select the Alpha mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 38.) 2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,” press twice, three times, three times, and three times again.) (If you make a mistake, press to erase a single character. Press and hold to delete an entire entry.
Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset Messages To enter numbers: 䊳 Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 38.) To enter symbols: 䊳 Phone Basics Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 38.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display. To enter “emoticons” (smileys): 䊳 Select the Emoticons mode and press the appropriate key.
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Sec tion 2B Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings ⽧ Display Settings ⽧ Location Settings ⽧ Messaging Settings ⽧ Airplane Mode ⽧ TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service ⽧ Phone Setup Options ⽧ Call Setup Options Phone Basics ⽧ Using the menu options available on your phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to. This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs.
Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. 䢇 Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music. 䢇 Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others. Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings.
Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Messages. 2. Select Voicemail or Text Message. 3. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones or Melodies and press . (The list of preprogrammed ringers is displayed.) 4. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available 5. Press Phone Basics ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option. to assign the desired ringer.
Selecting Ringer Types for Roam Ringer To select a ringer type for roam ringer: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Roam Ringer. 2. Select Normal or Distinctive and press . Selecting a Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a keypress. (Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems.) To select a key tone: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Key Tone. 2.
Key Tone Length The key tone length allows you to choose between short or long tones when pressing a key. Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems. To set the key tone length: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Key Tone > Tone Length. . Phone Basics 2. Select Short or Long and press Adjusting the Phone’s Ringer Volume You can adjust your phone’s ringer volume to suit your needs and your environment.
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. To adjust your phone’s volume settings: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Volume. 2. Select Messages, Voicemail or Alarms, and press . 3. Select Use Ringer Volume to use the ringer settings or select Separate Volume. 4. Use the navigation key to choose a volume level and select Done ( ). (Select Vibrate to make the ringer vibrate at any volume level.
Silence All There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. To activate Silence All: 䊳 With the phone open, press and hold the volume key down in standby mode. (The screen will display “Silence All.”) 䊳 Phone Basics To deactivate Silence All: Press the volume key up repeatedly to select a desired volume level.
Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any keypress is made. To change the backlight setting: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Main Display. 2. Select a time setting and press . To change the keypad setting: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Keypad. 2. Select a time setting and press . Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
Changing the Brightness You can adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your surroundings. To adjust the display’s contrast: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Brightness. 2. Press your navigation key up or down to adjust the brightness and select Done ( ). Phone Basics Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen. To select the display’s menu style: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Menu Style. 2.
Changing the Dialing Font This setting allows you to adjust the display appearance when dialing phone numbers. To change the dialing font: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Dialing Font > Size. 2. Select Large, Normal, or Small and press . Location Settings Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position.
To enable your phone’s Location feature: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Location. (The Location disclaimer is displayed.) 2. Read the disclaimer and press 3. Select On or Off press . . When the Location feature is on, your phone’s standby screen will display the icon. When Location is turned off, the icon will be displayed. Phone Basics Messaging Settings Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier.
Deleting Old Messages You can delete messages that you’ve already read whenever you like, or you can have your phone delete them automatically for you when your phone's message memory becomes full. To automatically delete read messages: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Auto Erase. 2. Select Yes or No and press . Adding a Customized Signature Each message you send can have a customized signature to reflect your personality. To add a customized signature to each sent message: 1.
To edit or delete a preset message: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Preset Messages. (The list of preset messages is displayed.) 2. To edit or delete a preset message, highlight it and press Edit ( ). (See “Entering Text” on page 38.) – or – Select Options ( ), and then select Erase to delete the Phone Basics selected message. Select Yes to confirm. (Select No to cancel the deletion.) To add a new preset message: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Preset Messages.
Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Memo Pad and Voice Memos when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information. To set your phone to Airplane Mode: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Airplane Mode. 2. Read the disclaimer and press . 3. Select On or Off and press .
Service (TRS) by first dialing . Then provide the state TRS with this number: 866-727-4889. To turn TTY Options on or off: 1. Press Menu > Settings > Others > TTY Mode from standby mode. (An informational message is displayed.) 2. Press . 3. Select TTY Off, TTY + Hear, TTY+ Talk or TTY Full and press Phone Basics Note: . In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon when a headset or TTY device is plugged in.
Phone Setup Options Display Language You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Spanish. To assign a language for the phone’s display: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Language. 2. Select English or Español and press . Call Setup Options Call Setup options allow you to set up the following options: 䢇 Abbreviated Dial allows you to program a five- or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers (page 59).
Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five- or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that matches the five- or six-digit prefix, and the number is dialed. To set up abbreviated dialing: and prefix) and press Phone Basics 1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Abbrev. Dial. 2. Select On or Off and press . 3.
Contacts Match With the Contacts Match feature, your phone displays the contact’s name and phone number if the incoming call or outgoing call is in your Contacts list. To access Contacts Match: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Contacts Match. 2. Select On or Off and press . Restriction Allows you to restrict outgoing call options by selecting one of the following options: 䢇 Allow all to allow outgoing calls to be made (no restrictions).
Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether by pressing , by pressing any number key, or simply by opening the phone. To set call answer mode: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Call Answer. 2. To select an option, highlight it and press . 䡲 䡲 Phone Basics 䡲 Any Key to allow an incoming call to be answered by opening the phone or pressing any key. Talk Key to require to be pressed to answer all incoming calls.
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S ec ti o n 2 C Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature ⽧ Using Special Numbers ⽧ Erasing Contacts ⽧ Resetting Your Phone Phone Basics ⽧ By using the security settings on your phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize you with your phone’s security settings. With several options available, you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs.
Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Security. 2. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu. Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or wireless phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285).
Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: 1. From standby mode, press Talk, Left/Right softkey, Volume key, or OK key. 2. Enter your lock code. Calling in Lock Mode Phone Basics 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 66.) To place an outgoing call in lock mode: 䊳 To call an emergency number, special number, or Sprint Customer Service, enter the phone number and press .
Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries. (The same number may be in both directories.) To add or replace a special number: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Note: 66 Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Special #.
Erasing Contacts You can quickly and easily erase all the contents of your Contacts list. To erase all the names and numbers in your Contacts: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase Contacts and press . Phone Basics 1. 2. 3. 4. If you are certain you would like to erase all of your Contacts entries, select Yes and press .
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Sec tion 2D Controlling Your Roaming Experience In This Section Understanding Roaming ⽧ Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode ⽧ Using Call Guard Phone Basics ⽧ Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Your new digital dual-band/ tri-mode A420 by Samsung® works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented roaming agreements with other carriers.
Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( ). Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number). Note: Unless your Sprint PCS Service Plan includes roaming, you will pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.
To check your voicemail while roaming: 1. Dial 1 + area code + your Sprint PCS phone number. 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press . 3. Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the voice prompts. When you return to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, voicemail notification will resume as normal. Phone Basics Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts.
Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network: the onscreen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call. (This additional step is not required when you make or receive calls while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.) To turn Call Guard on or off: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Call Guard. 2.
Sec tion 2E Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History ⽧ Call History Options ⽧ Making a Call From Call History ⽧ Saving a Phone Number From Call History ⽧ Prepending a Phone Number From Call History ⽧ Erasing Call History Phone Basics ⽧ The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your phone, and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History.
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list. Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and Contacts entry name (if the phone number is in your Contacts).
Call History Options Tip: Phone Basics For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press . This feature displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts). By pressing Options ( ), you can select from the following options: 䢇 Send Msg to send a text message to the number displayed on screen (“Using SMS Text Messaging” on page 109.
Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No Caller ID, Unknown, or Restricted. Saving a Phone Number From Call History Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. To save a phone number from Call History: 1. Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or All Recent and press . 2. Use your navigation key to select the desired entry and select Options ( 3. 4. 5. 6. ). Select Save and press .
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. To prepend a phone number from Call History: 1. Select a Call History entry, select the number or the Phone Basics name and press . 2. Press Options ( ) and select Prepend. 3. Enter the prefix and press . Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options” on page 75.
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Sec tion 2F Using Contacts In This Section Phone Basics ⽧ Adding a New Contacts Entry ⽧ Finding Contacts Entries ⽧ Contacts Entry Options ⽧ Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry ⽧ Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number ⽧ Assigning Speed Dial Numbers ⽧ Editing a Contacts Entry ⽧ Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry ⽧ Dialing Sprint PCS Services Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you’re ready to explore your phone’s more adva
Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone's Contacts list can store up to 299 entries and each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. To add a new entry: 1. Select Menu > Contacts > Add New Entry. Shortcut: Enter the phone number in standby mode and press OK. Proceed with steps 2-5. 2. Enter a name for the new entry and press the navigation key down. (See “Entering Text” on page 38.) 3. Highlight the desired label entry (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, Fax, or Others) and enter the phone number. 4.
Finding Contacts Entries There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number, and by group. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find Contacts entries by name: Select Menu > Contacts > Find. 5. 6. 7. 8. To display an entry, highlight it and press Phone Basics 1. 2. 3. 4. Scroll through all the entries using your navigation key.
Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: 1. Select Menu > Contacts > Speed Dial #s. 2. Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order. 3. – or – 4. Enter the number of a speed dial location using your keypad. 5. To display an entry, highlight it and press . 6. To dial the entry’s default phone number, press . Finding Group Entries To find entries designated as part of a group: 1.
Contacts Entry Options Tip: Phone Basics To access a Contacts entry’s options, highlight the entry and press Options ( ) > Edit. Highlight one of the options listed below and press . 䢇 [Contact Name] to edit the contact entry name. 䢇 [Mobile/Home/Work/Pager/Others] to add a phone number to the entry. (See “Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry” on page 83.) 䢇 [E-mail] to add an email address to the entry. 䢇 [Memo] to add a short text description about the contact.
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number To edit an entry’s phone number: 1. 2. 3. 4. Display a Contacts entry (see page 81) and press Press Options ( ) > Edit. Highlight the number you wish to edit and press Press hold . . to clear one digit at a time, or press and to erase the whole number. 5. Re-enter or edit the number and press 6. Press OK ( ). 7. Press Done ( ) to save the number. . Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 98 phone numbers in speed dial locations.
3. Select Speed Dial and press . 4. Select an available speed dial location and press 5. Press Done ( ) to return to the Contacts menu. Note: . If you attempt to assign an already in-use speed dial location to a new phone number, a dialog will appear asking if you wish to replace the existing speed dial assignment. Select Yes to assign the location to the new phone number and delete the previous speed dial assignment. Phone Basics Editing a Contacts Entry To make changes to an entry: 1.
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 44.) To select a ringer type for an entry: 1. Display a Contacts entry and highlight the name of the person you wish to edit. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press Options ( ) > Edit. Highlight the current ringer type and press Select the desired ringer category and press . Use your navigation key to scroll through available ringers.
Dialing Sprint PCS Services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint PCS Services. To dial a service from your Contacts: 1. Select Menu > Contacts > Services. 2. Select Account Info, Customer Svc, Dir Assist, Sprint Operator, or Sprint Voice Command. Phone Basics 3. Press to place the call. To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad: 1.
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Sec tion 2G Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools In This Section Using Your Phone’s Scheduler ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Tools Phone Basics ⽧ Your 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 turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and commitments.
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler. 2. Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event and press . Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through the Scheduler. Tip: 3. Select Options ( Note: ) > Add New ( ).
䡲 No Alarm, On Time, 10min before, 30min before, or 1 Hr before. 8. Select Done ( ) to save and exit. Event Alerts Phone Basics There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: 䢇 By playing the assigned ringer type. 䢇 By illuminating the backlight. 䢇 By flashing the LED. 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. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press .
Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu To go to the Scheduler menu for today’s date: 䊳 Select Menu > Tools > Today. Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler. 2. Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which you would like to erase events and press Tip: . In the Scheduler view, days with events scheduled are highlighted. 3. Press Options ( ) and select Erase or Erase All. (An alert will appear notifying you of the number of events to be erased.
4. Select a time for the alarm by highlighting the time field. 䡲 Use your keypad to enter an alarm time. 5. Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the ringer field and pressing . 䡲 Select the desired ringer category and press . Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired ringer and press . 6. Select a repeating status for the alarm by highlighting Phone Basics the Repeat field. 䡲 Press the navigation key left or right to select Once, Mon to Fri, Sat & Sun, or Daily . 7.
To delete saved notes: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad. Highlight a note and select Options ( Select Erase or Erase All and press Select Yes and press ). . . Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using your keypad.
Task List This option allows you to manage daily tasks that include dates, times, and priority levels. 1. Select Menu > Tools > Task List. Note: If there are no tasks saved, the New Task screen is automatically displayed. 䡲 Phone Basics 2. Select Options ( ) > Add New. 3. Enter the task name using the keypad and press . 4. Select a due time by highlighting the Due Time field. Using the keypad, enter the due time of the task. 5. Select a due date by highlighting the Due Date field.
Countdown This option allows you to enter a timer that counts down to an event based on a date and time specified. 1. Select Menu > Tools > Countdown. Note: If there are no countdowns saved, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed. 2. Select Options ( ) > Add New. 3. Enter the countdown name using the keypad and press . 4. Select a time by highlighting the Time field. 䡲 Using the keypad, enter the time of the countdown. 5. Select a date by highlighting the Date field.
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Sprint PCS Service Section 3A Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section ⽧ Using Voicemail ⽧ Using SMS Text Messaging ⽧ Using Caller ID ⽧ Responding to Call Waiting ⽧ Making a Three-Way Call ⽧ Using Call Forwarding ⽧ Using Voice-Activated Dialing ⽧ Managing Voice Memos Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your Sprint PCS Service. This section outlines your basic Sprint PCS Service features.
Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your Sprint PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: 1. Press and hold . 2. Follow the system prompts to: 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 Note: 100 Create your passcode. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting.
There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message: 䢇 By displaying a message on the screen. 䢇 By sounding the assigned ringer type. 䢇 By the LED blinking red. Sprint PCS Service Voicemail Notification New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail. To call your voicemail: 䊳 Press and hold . To display your Missed Log: 䊳 Note: Press the navigation key up.
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold box.) 䊳 . (Your phone will dial your voicemail Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Voicemail > Call Voicemail. 2. Press to listen to your messages.
Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see “Voicemail Menu Key” on page 107. Date/Time Send Reply Advance Replay Rewind Forward Erase Call Back Save Cancel Help Skip Sprint PCS Service Voicemail Button Guide Voicemail Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail.
Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers. 1. Press and hold to access your voicemail. (If your voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press to access the main voicemail menu.) 2. Press to change your Personal Options, following the system prompts. 3. Press for Administrative Options. 4. Press for Group Distribution Lists. 5. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists.
Reply to a voice message received from any other Sprint PCS Voicemail user. 1. After listening to a voice message, press . 2. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Sprint PCS Service Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other Sprint PCS Voicemail users. 1. After listening to a message, press and then . 2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. 3.
Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting. 1. From the main voicemail menu, press for Personal Options. 2. Press 3. Press for greetings. to record an Extended Absence Greeting. Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages.
Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure.
Autoplay Message Date & Time On/Off Change Passcode Group Distribution List Return to Personal Options Menu Greetings Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect 108 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics
With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people's wireless phone numbers to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phones – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically be displayed on your phone’s screen. Sprint PCS Service Using SMS Text Messaging In addition, SMS Text Messaging includes a variety of preset messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,” that make composing messages fast and easy.
6. Review your message and press Send ( ). You may also select the following additional messaging options by pressing Options ( ): 䡲 Edit to edit the existing message before sending. 䡲 Priority to set the message priority level [Normal or Urgent]. 䡲 Call Back # to set the callback number. 䡲 Save to Drafts to save the message without sending. Accessing SMS Text Messages To read an SMS Text message: 䊳 When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen.
䡲 䡲 Priority to set the message priority level [Normal or Urgent]. Call Back # to set the callback number. Save to Drafts to save the message without sending. Using Preset Messages Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and coworkers easier than ever. Sprint PCS Service 䡲 To add or edit preset messages: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Preset Messages. 2. Select Options ( ) and press Add New. – or – 3.
Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy steps. 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 . To permanently block your number, call Sprint Customer Service.
With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: Sprint PCS Service Making a Three-Way Call 1. Enter a number you wish to call and press . 2. Once you have established the connection, enter the second number you wish to call and press . (This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number.) 3.
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. To activate Call Forwarding: 1. Press . 2. Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded. 3. Press . (You will see a message and hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding.) To deactivate Call Forwarding: 1. Press 2. Press . .
Your phone features voice-activated dialing. You can call up to 20 stored entries by speaking the individual’s or company’s name into the microphone. Using the voice-activated dialing option requires that you first program the phone to recognize the name of the individual or company you are calling. Sprint PCS Service Using Voice-Activated Dialing Tips on recording names 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 Avoid recording similar names phonetically.
Programming the Phone for Voice Dialing Programming your phone for voice activated dialing is easy. The phone provides voice prompts and screen displays to guide you through the recording process. To program the phone for voice activated dialing: 1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Dial > Record. 2. The phone will prompt you to “Please say the name?” Wait for the beep and then say the name. (For best results, use names with at least two syllables, or use both a first and last name.
Voice Dial is always active once you have programmed the phone with Voice Dial entries. To place voice activated calls, press and hold . Then say the name into the phone after you hear the voice prompt and the beep. Sprint PCS Service Setting Up Voice Dial You can also initiate a voice activated call by opening the flip, when this feature is activated. To change the Voice Dial setup options: 1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Dial > Set Active. 2.
Placing a Call Using Voice Dial To place a call if Voice Dial is inactive: 1. Open the flip and press and hold . 2. At the voice prompt, say the name into the phone. 䡲 䡲 The phone automatically places the call if it recognizes the name. If the phone does not recognize the name, it beeps twice and says “Please say the name.” Reviewing Voice Dial Entries To review Voice Dial entries: 1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Dial > Review. 2. A list of saved voice dial tags is displayed.
To erase an individual Voice Dial entry: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Dial > Review. Highlight the desired entry using the navigation key. Select Options ( ) > Erase. Select Yes to confirm and press Sprint PCS Service Erasing Voice Dial Entries . To erase all Voice Dial entries: 1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Dial > Review. 2. Select Options ( ) > Erase All. 3. Select Yes to confirm and press .
Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: 1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Memo > Record. 2. Begin recording after the prompt. To end the recording of your memo: Press 䊳 for Done. To record a conversation during a phone call: 1. During a call, select Options > Voice Memo.
To play the voice memos you have recorded: 1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Memo. 2. Select Review and press . (The phone displays a list of saved memos, with the first one selected.) Sprint PCS Service Voice Memo Options 3. Highlight the desired memo and press . — or — Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to review. Edit Caption Allows you to change the default label given to the voice memo. To change the label name: 1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Memo. 2.
Erasing Voice Memos To erase an individual memo: 1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Memo. 2. Select Review and press . 3. Highlight the desired memo. 4. Select Options ( ) and press Erase. 5. Select Yes and press . To erase all voice memos: 1. Select Menu > Voice Kit > Voice Memo > Review. 2. Select Options ( ) > Erase All ( 3. Select Yes and press 122 ). .
Sprint PCS Voice Command Sprint PCS Service Sec tion 3B In This Section ⽧ Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command ⽧ Creating Your Own Address Book ⽧ Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command ⽧ Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS Voice Command, reaching your friends, family, and coworkers has never been easier – especially when you’re on the go. You can even listen to Web-based information, such as news, weather, and sports.
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS Voice Command: 䢇 You can store all your contacts’ phone numbers, so you can simply say the name of the person you want to call. 䢇 There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize voicemail passwords, or try to dial while you’re driving. 䢇 You can call anyone in your address book – even if you don’t remember their phone number. 䢇 You don’t need to worry about losing your contacts or address book.
You can program up to 299 names and numbers into your personal address book. Each entry will support up to five different numbers, with a maximum of 299 phone numbers supported; and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them. Sprint PCS Service Creating Your Own Address Book There are four ways to update your address book: 䢇 On the Web. Go to www.talk.sprintpcs.
Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command: 1. Press and you’ll hear the “Ready” prompt. 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. Your request will be repeated and you will be asked to verify. Say “Yes” to call the number or person.
To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command: 1. Press . 2. Say “Call the Web” and choose from a listing of Sprint PCS Service Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command information categories like news, weather, and sports. – or – Simply say “Call news room,” “Call the weather,” “Call Sports Central,” etc. Note: Sprint PCS Voice Command is not available while roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
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Important Safety Information Sprint PCS Service Section 4A In This Section ⽧ General Precautions ⽧ Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone ⽧ Caring for the Battery ⽧ Radiofrequency (RF) Energy ⽧ Owner’s Record ⽧ Phone Guide Proprietary Notice This phone guide contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use your phone.
General Precautions There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and Speak directly into the mouthpiece. 䢇 Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery. 䢇 Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on it.
To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment.
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives. Turn your phone off when you're in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it's rare, your phone and accessories could generate sparks.
Your Sprint PCS® Phone has been tested for hearing aid device compatibility. When some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate.
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Sprint PCS Vision Phone A420 by Samsung® To further minimize interference: 䡲 There is usually less interference on the microphone setting than the telecoil setting. 䡲 Set the phone’s Display and Keypad backlight settings to ensure the minimum time interval: 136 1. Press Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight. 2. Select Main Display or Keypad and press 3. Select the minimum time setting (8 seconds) and press . 䡲 Use phones with a pull-out antenna.
Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. 䢇 Recently, there have been some public reports of wireless phone batteries overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It appears that many, if not all, of these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand batteries with unknown or questionable manufacturing standards.
Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. Radiofrequency (RF) Energy Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.
All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR values between different model phones do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. Sprint PCS Service variety of factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone design and other factors. What is important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines.
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797 5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501 5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Sprint PCS Service Sec tion 4B In This Section ⽧ Manufacturer’s Warranty Your 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 the manufacturer’s warranty in this section. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your phone, please visit www.sprint.com and click the “Terms & Conditions” link at the bottom or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS.
Manufacturer’s Warranty STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P.
Sprint PCS Service What are SAMSUNG's Obligations? During the applicable warranty period, SAMSUNG will repair or replace, at SAMSUNG's sole option, without charge to Purchaser, any defective component part of Product.
SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Sprint PCS Service This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.
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Index Symbols 6 Numerics 3-Way Calling 113 A Abbreviated Dialing 59 Airplane Mode 56 Alarm Clock 92 Answering Calls 29 Auto Answer Mode 61 B Backlight 50 Battery 21–23 Capacity 21 Charging 23 Installing 22 D Dialing Options 28 Display Language 58 Display Screen 17, 50 E Entering Text 38–41 ABC Mode 40 Emoticons 41 Numbers 41 Preset Messages 41 Symbols 41 T9 Text Input 39 K Key Functions 15 Key Tones 46 L Location Settings 52 Lock Code Changing 65 Locking Your Phone 64 M Making Calls 27 Memo Pad 93 Menu Sty
Signature 54 P Phone (Illus.
