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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 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Updating Phone Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 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 . . . . .
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Wireless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Dialing Sprint PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 My Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 2G.
3B. Sprint PCS Vision® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Sprint PCS Vision Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Accessing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 25.
1: Notification 1: Message & Icon 2: Icon only 2: Sending Options 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.
6: World Time 1: Options (DST Setting) 7: Alarm Clock 1: Alarm #1 2: Alarm #2 3: Alarm #3 8: Calculator 9: Set Time (displayed when there is no time information) VOICE SVC 1: Launch 2: Settings 1: Choice Lists (Automatic/Always On/Always Off) 2: Sound 1: Prompts (On/Off) Names (On/Off) 3: About CALL HISTORY 1: Outgoing Calls 2: Incoming Calls 3: Missed Calls 4: All Recent WEB SETTINGS 1: Display 1: Screen Saver 1: Preset Image 1: Silk 4: Beach 7: World Time 10: Analog Clock 2: Highway 5: Launch Pa
2: Menu Style 1: Grid Style 2: List Style 3: Incoming Call 1: With Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 2: No Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 4: Dialing Font 1: Color 1: Basic 4: Hyphenate 2: Rainbow 3: Monochrome 2: Size 1: Large 2: Normal 3: Small 5: Greeting (Sprint/Custom) 6: Backlight 1: Main Display 1: Flip open 4: 8 seconds 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 2: Keypad 1: Flip open 4: 8 seconds 3: Pwr Save Mode (On/Off) 4: Brightness 1: Level 1–5
2: Sounds 1: Ringer Type 1: Voice Calls 1: With Caller ID 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies 2: No Caller ID 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 2: Messages 1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Schedule 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies 4: Roam Ringer (Normal/Distinctive) 2: Volume 1: Ringer 1: Ringer Off 4: Always Vibrate 2: 1-Beep 3: Level 1 - 8 2: Separate Vol. 3: Always Vibrate 2: Separate Vol.
1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 4: Sig.
2: Call Guard (On/Off) 3: Data Roaming (On/Off) 7: Launch Pad 1: Up Key 1: Contacts 4: VoiceSMS Inbox 7: My Content 10: Voice Memo 13: Calculator 16: Missed Alerts 2: Messaging 5: Send Message 8: Web 11: Scheduler 14: Display 3: Text Inbox 6: Send VoiceSMS 9: Voice Service 12: Alarms 15: Ringer Type 2: Messaging 5: Send Message 8: Web 11: Scheduler 14: Display 3: Text Inbox 6: Send VoiceSMS 9: Voice Service 12: Alarms 15: Ringer Type 2: Messaging 5: Send Message 8: Web 11: Scheduler 14: Display 3: Te
1: Outgoing Call (Allow all / Contacts Only / Special# Only) 4: Call Answer 1: Any key 2: Talk key 3: Flip open 5: Auto Answer (CarKit/Headset) (Yes/No) 2: Language 1: English 2: Español 3: Airplane Mode (On/Off) 4: Location (On/Off) 5: Key Guard (On/Off) 6: Audio Routing 1: Normal 2: Headset Only 7: TTY Mode 1: TTY Off 4: TTY Full 2: TTY + Hear 3: TTY + Talk 8: Update Phone SW 9: Phone Info 1: Phone Number 3: Version 2: Icon Glossary 4: Advanced MY CONTENT 1: Games 1: Get New 3: World Poker
1: Get New CONTACTS 1: Find 2: Add New Entry 3: Speed Dial #s 4: Group 1: Family 3: Colleague 5: Unassigned 2: Friends 4: VIPs 5: Wireless Backup 1: Subscribe 2: Alert (On/Off) 3: Learn More 6: Services 1: Account Info 3: Dir Assist 5: Sprint Voice Command 2: Customer Svc 4: Sprint Operator 7: My Phone # IN USE MENU Press Options (right softkey) during a call to display the following options: 1: Call History 4: Messaging 7: Phone Info 2: Contacts 5: Voice Memo 3: 3-Way Call 6: Tools xi
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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, your voicemail account, and your Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision 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.
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 5. MENU/OK Key 18. Right Softkey 6. Left Softkey 17. BACK Key 7. TALK Key 8. Volume Key 16. END Key 9. Voicemail Key 10. Numeric Keypad 15. Space/Pound Key 11. Shift/Asterisk Key 14. Plus Code Dialing Key 13. Microphone 12.
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 My Content.
9. Voicemail Key allows you to press and hold to automatically dial your voicemail. 10. Numeric Keypad allows you to enter numbers, letters, and characters. 11. Shift/Asterisk Key enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the capitalization mode. 12. Power/Accessory Interface Connector allows you to plug in the battery charger or connect optional accessories, such as a USB cable. 13.
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 your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active. indicates that you are sending information. indicates that you are receiving information.
indicates that there is an unread urgent message in your inbox. indicates that you have read the urgent message. indicates that there is an unread URL message. indicates that you have read the URL message. indicates that there is an unread urgent URL message. indicates that you have read the urgent URL message. indicates that the message was sent. indicates that the message failed to be sent. indicates that you have a pending message. indicates that the message is a draft.
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 ringer is turned off and the vibrate option is checked. indicates that your phone’s ringer is turned off and the vibrate option is not checked. Phone Basics indicates that an alarm is set on your phone. tells you a call is in progress. means your phone cannot find a signal. displays your current signal strength.
Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The A580 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options.
䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 Phone Basics Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 52). Your phone’s external LCD display allows you to monitor the phone’s status and to see who’s calling without opening the phone. T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one keypress per letter (page 40). Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two keypresses (page 38).
Turning Your Phone Off To turn your phone off: 䊳 Press and hold for two seconds until you see the powering-down animation on the display screen. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Warning! Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers with your phone.
Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 3 hours and 10 minutes of continuous digital talk time. When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers down.
Removing the Battery To remove your battery: 1. Remove the protective cover by pressing down on the back of the cover. 2. Grip the battery at the bottom and pull up and out at a 45-degree angle. 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. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important.
Using the Travel Charger To use the travel charger provided with your phone: 䊳 Phone Basics Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s power interface connector and the other end into an electrical outlet. 䡲 A red indicator light on the phone lets you know the battery is charging. 䡲 A green indicator light on the phone indicates that the battery is fully charged. 䡲 An onscreen indicator lets you know that the battery is charged.
Selecting Menu Items As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. Select any numbered option by simply pressing the corresponding number on the phone’s keypad. You may also select any item by highlighting it and pressing . For example, if you want to view your last incoming call: 1. Select Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Call History by pressing or by highlighting it and pressing . 3. Select Incoming Calls by pressing or by highlighting it and pressing .
Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: 䊳 Phone Basics 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. To select menu options (such as Settings, above), highlight the option and press OK.
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 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. Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics Phone Basics 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, SMS Voice messages, or handwritten messages, with attachments to the number being dialed.
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 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. 䢇 The backlight illuminates.
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: 䊳 Phone Basics Note: Select Answer to answer the call. (See “Using Call Guard” on page 74 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. 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). 䢇 To close the pop-up menu (appears only if the phone is unlocked), press the key.
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 Phone Basics 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.) 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.
Note: If Existing Entry was selected, press OK to launch the Find screen. Locate the desired contact and add the additional number to the selected entry. 3. Use your navigation key to select a label (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, Fax, or Others) and press . 4. Enter a name for the entry using the numeric keys. Press Phone Basics to select the desired entry method T9(English), Alpha, Symbol, or Number. (See “Entering Text” on page 39.) 5.
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: 䢇 Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press the left softkey button. 䢇 2-Second Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds. Note: 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. Phone Basics 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 keypresses for locations 10-99. To use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 2-9: 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 when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode: Phone Basics 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 39.) 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.) 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 39.) 2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the Phone Basics 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: Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 39.) 䊳 To enter symbols: Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 39.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display. 䊳 To enter “emoticons” (smileys): Select the Emoticons mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 39.
Sec tion 2B Controlling Your Phone’s Settings ⽧ Sound Settings ⽧ Display Settings ⽧ Location Settings ⽧ Messaging Settings ⽧ Airplane Mode ⽧ TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service ⽧ Updating Phone Software ⽧ Phone Setup Options ⽧ Call Setup Options Your Phone’s Settings In This Section 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.
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. 䢇 Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others. 䢇 Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your phone. (See “Downloading Premium Services Content” on page 143.
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, Melodies, or My Content . (The list of preprogrammed ringers is Your Phone’s Settings and press displayed.) 4. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option. 5. Press 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 > Your Phone’s Settings Tone Length. 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 Ringer, Messages, Voice Mail, Alarms, or App. Volume 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 Always 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 Your Phone’s Settings With the phone open, press and hold the volume key down in standby mode. (The screen will display “Silence All.”) To deactivate Silence All: 䊳 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 ). Your Phone’s Settings brightness and select Done ( 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.
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. Messaging Settings Your Phone’s Settings Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. (For more information, see “Accessing Messaging” on page 139.
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.
Managing Preset Messages Your phone is programmed with 10 preset messages to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as “Where are you?,” “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at,” can be customized or deleted to suit your needs. You can even add your own preset messages to the list (up to 20 messages total). Your Phone’s Settings To edit or delete a preset message: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Preset Messages. (The list of preset messages is displayed.) 2.
Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Notepad, 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 .
When establishing your Sprint PCS Service, please call Sprint Customer Service via the state Telecommunications Relay 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.) Your Phone’s Settings 2. Press . 3. Select TTY Off, TTY + Hear, TTY+ Talk, or TTY Full and press Note: .
the internal software is updated; no Contacts entries or other information saved to your phone will be deleted. To update your phone: 1. Press Menu > Settings > Others > Update Phone SW from standby mode. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. 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 .
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 Your Phone’s Settings 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 > Contact 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: 䡲 䡲 䡲 Your Phone’s Settings 1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Call Answer. 2. To select an option, highlight it and press . 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 Lock Services ⽧ Using Special Numbers ⽧ Erasing Contacts ⽧ Erasing My Content ⽧ Resetting Your Phone ⽧ Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision® Your Phone’s Security 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.
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 Menu/OK key. 2. Enter your lock code. 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 67.) 䊳 To call an emergency number, special number, or Sprint Customer Service, enter the phone number and press Your Phone’s Security To place an outgoing call in lock mode: .
Lock Services This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint Power Vision services. When you enable Lock Services, you will be unable to make new calls (excluding emergency numbers) or to access the Vision services until the lock has been disabled in the Security menu. Locking Voice Services 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.
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: Note: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Your Phone’s Security 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.
Erasing My Content You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all content you have downloaded to your phone. To erase all downloads: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase My Content and press . If you are certain that you would like to erase all content downloaded to your phone, select Yes and press .
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision® Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services, including Sprint Power Vision, without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint PCS Vision and Sprint Power Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Vision services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services.
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Sec tion 2D Controlling Your Roaming Experience In This Section ⽧ Understanding Roaming ⽧ Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode ⽧ Using Call Guard Roaming Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Your new digital dual-band A580 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. 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.
Data Roaming The data roaming option allows you to send and receive data while you are out of your normal coverage area. All applicable charges apply for accessing the available network. To turn data roaming on or off: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Data Roaming. 2.
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Sec tion 2E Managing Call History In This Section ⽧ Viewing History ⽧ Call History Options ⽧ Making a Call From Call History ⽧ Saving a Phone Number From Call History ⽧ Prepending a Phone Number From Call History ⽧ Erasing Call History Section 2E: Managing Call History Call History 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).
䢇 䢇 Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the selected number. (See “Prepending a Phone Number From Call History” on page 81.) Erase to delete the 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. Select Menu > Call History. 2. Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or All Recent and press . 3.
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 . Select New Entry and press Select a label 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 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 78.
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Sec tion 2F Using Contacts In This Section 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 Section 2F: Using Contacts Contacts Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you’re ready to explor
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 39.) 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, by group, and by voice dial tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find Contacts entries by name: 1. Select Menu > Contacts > Find. 2. Scroll through all the entries using your navigation key. – or – 3. Enter the first letter of a name or part of a name (such as “ave” for “Dave”).
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. – or – Enter the number of a speed dial location using your keypad. 3. To display an entry, highlight it and press . 4. 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 To access a Contacts entry’s options, highlight the entry and press Options ( ) > Edit. Highlight one of the options listed below and press . 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 Tip: [Contact Name] to edit the contact entry name. [Mobile] to add a phone number to the entry. (See “Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry” on page 88.) [Home] to edit the home contact number. [Work] to edit the work contact number. [Pager] to edit the pager contact number.
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry To add a phone number to an entry: 1. Display a Contacts entry (see “Finding Contacts Entries” on page 85) and press . 2. Press Options ( ) > Edit. 3. Highlight the desired label, enter the new phone number, and press 4. Press Done ( . ) to save the new number. Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number To edit an entry’s phone number: 1. 2. 3. 4. Display a Contacts entry (see page 85) and press Press Options ( ) > Edit.
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using Speed Dialing” on page 38. Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new Contacts entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry, or when you edit an existing number. To assign a speed dial number to a new or existing phone number: 1. Add a phone number to a new or existing Contacts entry.
Editing a Contacts Entry To make changes to an entry: 1. Display a Contacts entry and highlight the name of the person you wish to edit. 2. Press Options ( ) > Edit. 3. Highlight the part of the entry you wish to edit (Name, Group, Ringer, etc.) and press . 4. Add and/or edit the desired information and press 5. Press Done ( ) to save your changes. . 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.
Wireless Backup This feature allows you to back up all of your Contacts to the Sprint Web site and restore them if your phone is lost, stolen, damaged, or replaced. Note: To use the Wireless Backup service, you are required to activate the service from your phone. Note: Wireless Backup can also be activated by selecting MENU > Settings > Wireless Backup and following steps 2–4 below. To activate Wireless Backup service: 1. Select MENU > Contacts > Wireless Backup. 2. Select Subscribe.
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. 3. Press to place the call. To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad: 1. Dial the appropriate service number: 䡲 Account Info.
Scheduler & Tools Sec tion 2G Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools In This Section ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Scheduler ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Tools Your 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 ( ).
Scheduler & Tools 䡲 No Alarm, On Time, 10min before, 30min before, or 1 Hr before. 8. Select Done ( ) to save and exit. Event Alerts 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.
Scheduler & Tools Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Alarm Clock. 2. Select Alarm #1, Alarm #2, or Alarm #3 and press . 3. Turn the alarm on or off by highlighting the activation field. 䡲 Press left or right to select On or Off . 4. Select a time for the alarm by highlighting the time field. 䡲 Use your keypad to enter an alarm time. 5.
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Your phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad . Note: If there are no memos saved yet, the New Memo screen is automatically displayed. 2. Select Options ( ) and press for Add New. 3. Type your note using the numeric keypad and press for Done. (See “Entering Text” on page 39.) To read a saved note: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad. 2.
Scheduler & Tools 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. 䡲 Press the navigation key up for Multiplication (x). Press the navigation key down for Division (÷). Press the navigation key left for Subtraction (-).
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. 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. 䡲 Using the keypad, enter the due time of the task. 5. Select a due date by highlighting the Due Date field.
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. Scheduler & Tools Countdown 2. Select Options ( ) and press for Add New. 3. Enter the countdown name using the keypad and press . 4. Select a time by highlighting the Input Time field. 䡲 Using the keypad, enter the time of the countdown. 5.
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Sec tion 2H In This Section ⽧ Using Voice-Activated Dialing ⽧ Contact Name ⽧ Using New Message ⽧ Using Contact List ⽧ Voice Memo ⽧ Calendar ⽧ Managing Voice Memos Voice Services Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos.
Using Voice-Activated Dialing In addition to Sprint PCS® Voice Command (see page 153), built-in voice recognition software allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the predesignated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired function. To activate voice recognition: 1. Press and hold . (The phone prompts you to say a name or shortcut.) 2.
Contact Name Calling Contacts Entries To place a call using Contact Name : 1. Press and hold . 2. Say the label name saved in the Contacts list for the Voice Services You can voice dial from your phone with a single command by saying the name saved in the Contacts list (see Contacts list documentation for details.) desired number. For example, say “John.” The phone dials the number stored for the contact “John.
Enabling/Disabling Choice Lists You can customize whether the Voice Recognition application displays a list of top voice recognition choices or automatically dials the first number without displaying a choice list. To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial: 1. Menu > Voice SVC > Settings > Choice Lists. 2. Select Automatic, Always On, or Always Off and press . Using New Message With a single voice command you can launch the text message client on the phone. To launch a text message: 1.
Voice Memo With a single voice command you can launch the voice memo client on the phone. 1. Press and hold . 2. Say “Voice Memo” to view the client screen. 3. Select Record or Review and press . Voice Services To open the voice memo client: Calendar With a single voice command you can display the Calendar on the phone. To see the calendar: 1. Press and hold 2. Say “Calendar.” .
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 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.
Voice Memo Options To play the voice memos you have recorded: of saved memos, with the first one selected.) 3. Highlight the desired memo and press . — or — Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to review. Voice Services 1. Select Menu > Voice Memo. 2. Select Review and press . (The phone displays a list Erasing Voice Memos To erase an individual memo: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Menu > Voice Memo. Select Review and press . Highlight the desired memo. Select Options ( ) and press Erase.
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Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics Sprint PCS Service Section 3A In This Section ⽧ Using Voicemail ⽧ Using SMS Text Messaging ⽧ Using SMS Voice Messaging ⽧ Using Caller ID ⽧ Responding to Call Waiting ⽧ Making a Three-Way Call ⽧ Using Call Forwarding 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: 114 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 121. 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.
To turn Expert Mode on or off: 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 4. Press for Expert Mode. to turn Expert Mode on or off. 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.
Record and send a voice message to other Sprint 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 Sprint PCS Service Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message message. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Reply to a voice message received from any other Sprint PCS Voicemail user. 1. After listening to a voice message, press . 2.
Continue Recording When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue recording even after you’ve stopped. 䊳 Before pressing to indicate that you are satisfied with the message you recorded, press to continue recording. 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.
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.
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 Using SMS Text Messaging 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.
To compose an SMS Text message: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Text. 2. Select Contacts, Mobile #, or Email and press . 3. Enter the number or email address, or select the contact, and select Next ( ). (You may include up to 10 recipients per message.) Sprint PCS Service Composing SMS Text Messages 4. Compose a message using one of the following methods: 䡲 To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message. Use to select a character input mode.
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. Use your navigation key to scroll down and view the entire message. To reply to an SMS Text message: 1. While the message is open, select Reply ( ). 2. Compose your reply or use the preset messages or icons. 䡲 䡲 To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message. Use to select a character input mode.
Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and coworkers easier than ever. To add or edit preset messages: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Preset Messages. 2. Select Options ( ) and press Add New. 3. Enter your new message or changes and press Done ( Note: Sprint PCS Service Using Preset Messages ). (See “Entering Text” on page 39.) You may also add or edit preset messages in the “My Online Tools” area at www.sprint.
Note: If you select No during step 2 above, you will see an alert message. If you select No after reading the message, incoming SMS Voice messages will not be downloaded to your phone. Playing an SMS Voice Message To play an SMS Voice message from the main menu: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > VoiceSMS. 2. Highlight the message you want to play and press Composing SMS Voice Messages To compose an SMS Voice message: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Voice SMS. 2.
To play an SMS Voice message: 䊳 When you receive a voice message, a pop-up notification will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your softkeys to view and play the voice message. Sprint PCS Service Accessing SMS Voice Messages To reply to an SMS Voice message: 1. From the VoiceSMS inbox, press Reply ( ). 2. Record your reply and then press Send ( ).
Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: 䊳 Press . (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.) To switch back to the first caller: 䊳 Tip: Press again.
Note: Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling are not available while roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Sprint PCS Service If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all other callers are disconnected. Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off.
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Sec tion 3B In This Section ⽧ Sprint PCS Vision Applications ⽧ Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision ⽧ Accessing Messaging ⽧ Downloading Premium Services Content ⽧ Exploring the Web ⽧ Sprint PCS Vision FAQs Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS Vision® Sprint PCS Vision® offers easy and amazing data services you will really use.
Sprint PCS Vision Applications Here is a brief list of the applications available through your phone. For more information, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User Guide online at www.sprint.com. Messaging — Send and receive emails and chat on your phone. Games — Play exciting games with full-color graphics, sound, and vibration. Ringers — Personalize your phone by downloading and assigning different ringers to numbers in your Contacts.
Your user name will be automatically programmed into your phone. You don't have to enter it. Finding Your user name If you aren't sure what your Sprint PCS Vision user name is, you can easily find it online or on your phone. Sprint PCS Vision When you use Sprint PCS Vision services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. The user name is also useful as an address for Sprint PCS Mail, as a way to personalize Web services, and as an online virtual identity.
The Sprint PCS Vision Home Page Shortcut: Note: You can also press the navigation key right to launch the Web. If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 135), press OK (right softkey) to continue and launch the Web. While connecting, the following will appear on the screen: Vision Connecting.... If you had a previous Sprint PCS Vision connection, the last page you visited may be displayed when you launch your browser. When this occurs, you may not see the “Connecting...
Net Guard To change your Net Guard settings: 䊳 Note: Select Menu >Settings > PCS Vision > Net Guard. 䡲 On to activate the Net Guard. 䡲 Off to deactivate the Net Guard. Sprint PCS Vision When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting Always Auto-Connect when the Net Guard is displayed. When enabled, the Net Guard appears only once per session.
Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your Sprint PCS Vision connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active (data is being transferred); the transmit/receive symbol will blink to indicate data transmission. Incoming voice calls go directly to voicemail; outgoing voice calls can be made, but the Sprint PCS Vision connection will terminate.
Navigating the Web Softkeys During a Sprint PCS Vision session, the bottom line of your phone's display contains one or more softkeys. These keys are shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and they correspond to the softkey buttons directly below the phone’s display screen. Tip: Sprint PCS Vision Navigating through menus and Web sites during a Sprint PCS Vision session is easy once you've learned a few basics.
Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select onscreen items: 䊳 Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, and then press the desired softkey button (or press ). Tip: You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “OK.” If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad (number keys) to select an item.
Going Home To return to the Sprint PCS Vision home page from any other Web page: 䊳 Press and hold . Select Menu > Home. Sprint PCS Messaging Sprint PCS Vision – or – Accessing Messaging Now you can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and coworkers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Accessing Sprint PCS® Mail Sprint PCS Mail allows you to perform many of the typical email functions from your phone that you can from your personal computer. You can manage your Sprint PCS Mail account from your phone or from your personal computer at www.sprint.com. To access Sprint PCS Mail from your phone: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > IM & Email > PCS Mail. (If you’re a first-time user, your phone will prompt you to set up your Sprint PCS Mail account by establishing a user name and password.) 2.
Note: The information required to sign in will vary depending on the email provider you are accessing. compose, send, and manage emails in your account. Accessing Sprint® Instant Messaging Sprint PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL® Instant MessengerTM, MSN® Messenger, and Yahoo!® Messenger. Sprint PCS Vision 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to read, reply to, To access instant messaging clients from your phone: 1.
Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Sprint PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your phone, to send text messages and icons to chatroom participants, or to launch a one-on-one (private) chatroom. To access a chatroom from the browser: 1. Select Messaging > Chat & Dating >Jumbuck. 2. Select Fast Flirting or Power Chat and select Link ( ). 3. Select Link ( ). (You will see a disclaimer for Wireless Chat.) 4. Select Link ( ) to accept the disclaimer. 5.
Downloading Premium Services Content Accessing the Download Menus To access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus: 1. Select Menu > Web. 2. From the Vision Home page select Downloads. 3. Select the type of file you wish to download (Call Tones, Sprint PCS Vision With Sprint PCS Vision you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.
Downloading an Item Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and press or press Link ( ). You will see a summary page for the item including its title, the vendor, the download detail, the file size, and the cost. Links allow you to view the License Details page, which outlines the price, license type, and length of license for the download; and the Terms of Use page, which details the Premium Services Terms of Use and your responsibility for payment. To download a selected item: 1.
Using My Content Manager My Content Manager is a storage area on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network that is assigned specifically to your account. It allows you to store all of your Premium Service downloadable files. The files remain in My Content Manager until their license terms have expired – even after you have downloaded the content to your phone. This provides you with a convenient place to access information about your downloaded files without having to store the information in your phone’s memory.
䡲 䡲 Select Shop ( ) to browse for other items to download. Press to quit the browser and return to standby mode. For complete information and instructions on downloading Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and Applications, see the Sprint PCS Vision Guide at www.sprint.com. Web Exploring the Web With Web access you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go.
Using the Browser Menu Although the Sprint PCS Vision home page offers a broad and convenient array of sites and services for you to browse, not all sites are represented, and certain functions, such as going directly to specific Web sites, are not available. For these and other functions, you will need to use the browser menu. The browser menu offers additional functionality to expand your use of the Web on your phone.
䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 Go to URL. Allows you to navigate directly to a Web site by entering its URL (Web site address). View History. Keeps a list of links to your most recently visited sites. To navigate to a site, highlight it, press , and then select Connect. Refresh this page. Reloads the current Web page. More. Displays additional options: 䡲 Show URL. Displays the URL (Web site address) of the site you're currently viewing. 䡲 Restart Browser. Refreshes the current browser session. 䡲 About Browser.
Accessing a Bookmark To access a bookmark: press to go to the Web site (or press the number corresponding to the bookmark you wish to access). Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: Sprint PCS Vision 1. Press Menu ( ) to open the browser menu. 2. Select View Bookmarks. 3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to access and 1. Press Menu ( ) to open the browser menu. 2. Select View Bookmarks. 3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to delete and press Menu ( ). 4.
Reloading a Web Page To reload (refresh) a Web page: 1. Press Menu ( ) to open the browser menu. 2. Select Refresh this Page. (The browser will reload the current Web page.) Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser. To restart the Web browser: 1. Press Menu ( ) to open the browser menu. 2. Select More > Restart Browser.
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs Your user name (for example, bsmith001@sprint.com) will be displayed in the Phone Info. listing in your phone’s Settings menu. How do I sign in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access Sprint PCS Vision services when you turn on your phone.
When is my data connection dormant? If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the connection is dormant, voice calls are allowed. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If no data is received for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate. Can I sign out of data services? You can sign out without turning off your phone; however, you will not be able to browse the Web or use other Sprint PCS Vision services.
S ec ti o n 3 C Sprint PCS® Voice Command In This Section 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.
Creating Your Own 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. 䢇 Voice Command 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 5551234,” 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.
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command: 1. Press . 2. Say “Call the Web” and choose from a listing of information categories like news, weather, and sports. – or – Simply say “Call news room,” “Call the weather,” “Call Sports Central,” etc. Sprint PCS Voice Command is not available while roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
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Section 4A Important Safety Information In This Section General Precautions ⽧ Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone ⽧ Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device 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 䢇 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. 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.
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies). Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular networks or when certain network services and/or mobile phone features are in use. Check with your local service provider for details.
Note: Always turn off the phone in health-care facilities and request permission before using the phone near medical equipment. 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.
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device 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 A580 by Samsung® To further minimize interference: 䢇 There is usually less interference on the microphone setting than the telecoil setting. 䢇 Set the phone’s Display and Keypad backlight settings to ensure the minimum time interval: 1. Press Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight. 2. Select Main Display or Keypad and press . 3. 䢇 䢇 䢇 Select the minimum time setting (8 seconds) and press [menu/ok].
䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 Less than one month: -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C) More than one month: -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C) Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Sprint authorized service center. 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. Knowing Radiofrequency Safety The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below.
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.
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.
Sec tion 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty 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.
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.
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 Numerics 3-Way Calling 128 A Abbreviated Dialing 59 Airplane Mode 56 Alarm Clock 97 Answering Calls 30 Auto Answer Mode 61 B Backlight 50 Battery 22–25 Capacity 23 Charging 24 Installing 23 Bookmarks Accessing 149 Creating 148 Deleting 149 Browser Menu 147 D Dialing Options 29 Display Language 58 Display Screen 17, 50 Downloads Sprint PCS Vision 143 E Email 140 Entering Text 39–42 ABC Mode 41 Emoticons 42 Numbers 42 Preset Messages 42 Symbols 42 T9 Text Input 40 I Instant Messaging 141 K Key Function
Lock Code Changing 65 Locking Your Phone 64 M Making Calls 28 Memo Pad 98 Menu Style 51 Messaging Deleting Old Messages 54 Setting Alerts 53 Signature 54 My Content Erasing 68 My Content Manager 145 My Phone Number 92 N Net Guard 135 P Phone (Illus.
My Content Manager 145 Navigating the Web 137 Net Guard 135 Security Features 69 User Name 132 Sprint PCS Voice Command 153–157 Address Book 155 Making a Call 156 Sprint Service Operator Services 9 Text Message, Voice Mail, Alarms, App. Volume.
