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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Call Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . .
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Dialing Sprint PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 2G. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Using Your Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multimedia FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 2K. Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Bluetooth Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3D. Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . 224 Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command . . 227 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . .229 4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 28.
MUSIC MY CONTENT 1: Games 1: Get New Games 2: My Content Manager Games 3: 2Fast 2Furious 4: Block Breaker Demo 5: Ms.
1: Instant Messaging. 3: AOL 5: Yahoo! 7: Other 2: PCS Mail 4: MSN 6: Earthlink 6: Voicemail 1: Call Voicemail 2: Clear Envelope 7: Chat & Dating 8: Premium Msg 9: Settings 1: General 1: Notification 1: Message & Icon 2: Icon only 2: 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.
3: VoiceSMS Opt. 1: Speaker Phone (On/Off) 2: From Name TOOLS 1: Mass Storage 1: Connect to PC 2: File Manager 3: Memory Info.
2: Self-Timer 1: Off 2: 5 Seconds 3: 10 Seconds 3: Fun Tools.. 1: Fun Frames 1: Off 4: Flower 7: Microphone 10: White 2: Birthday 5: Halloween 8: Big Mouth 11: X-mas 3: Rose 6: Hands 9: Pattern 2: Monochrome 5: Aqua 8: Warm 3: Sepia 6: Antique 2: Sunny 5: Fluorescent 3: Cloudy 6: Manual 2: HIGH: 640x480 3: Med: 320x240 2: Normal 3: Economy 2: Shutter 1 5: Say Cheese 3: Shutter 2 2: Color Tones 1: Auto 4: Green 7: Cool 4: Controls..
2: Camcorder (Video Mail/Long Video) Press the right softkey to view the following options 1: Movie Light 1: Off 2: On This Movie 3: Always On 2: 5 Seconds 3: 10 Seconds 2: Monochrome 5: Aqua 8: Warm 3: Sepia 6: Antique 2: Self-Timer 1: Off 3: Color Tones 1: Auto 4: Green 7: Cool 4: Controls.. 1: Brightness 2: White Balance 1: Auto 4: Tungsten 2: Sunny 5: Fluorescent 3: Cloudy 6: Manual 2: Normal 3: Economy 5: Settings..
3: View Mode 1: Wide Screen 2: Full Screen CONTACTS 1: Find 2: Add New Entry 3: Speed Dial #s 4: Group 1: Unassigned 3: Friends 5: VIPs 7: Empty 2: Family 4: Colleague 6: Empty 5: My Name Card 6: Services 1: Account Info 3: Dir Assist 5: Sprint Voice Command 2: Customer Service 4: Sprint Operator SETTINGS 1: Display 1: Screen Saver 1: Main LCD 1: Preset Images 1: Image Gallery 01 4: Image Gallery 04 2: Image Gallery 02 5: Image Gallery 05 3: Image Gallery 03 6: Image Gallery 06 2: My Content 1: Ima
3: Main LCD Pic 2: Set Foreground 1: Digital Clock 2: Calendar 3: Others 3: Dialing Font 1: Basic 1: Color 1: Basic 4: Hyphenate 2: Rainbow 3: Monochrome 2: Normal 3: Small 2: Size 1: Large 2: Feather 3: Post it 4: Incoming Call 1: With Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 3: My Albums 2: No Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 3: My Albums 5: Greeting (Sprint/Custom) 6: Backlight 1: Main Display 1: Flip Open 4: 8 seconds 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 2: 30 seconds 5: Off 3: 15 s
4: Brightness 1: Level 5–1 7: Service Light (On/Off) 8: Text Entry 1: Display Candidate 1: Display On 2: Display Off 2: Prediction Start 1: 3rd letters 2: 4th letters 3: 5th letters 2: Sounds 1: Ringer Type 1: Voice Calls 1: With Caller ID 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 2: Ring Tones 5: My Videos 3: Melodies 2: Ring Tones 5: My Videos 3: Melodies 2: No Caller ID 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 2: Messages 1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Picture Mail 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies 3: Schedule 1: Sin
1: Use Ringer Volume 2: Separate Volume 3: Always Vibrate 2: Separate Volume 3: Always Vibrate 2: Separate Volume 3: Always Vibrate 3: Voice Mail 1: Use Ringer Volume 4: Alarms 1: Use Ringer Volume 5: App. Volume 1: Sound 1: Use Ringer Volume 2: Separate Volume 2: Game Vibrate (On/Off) 3: Alerts 1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 2: Service (On/Off) 3: Connect (On/Off) 4: Sig.
2: Digits (On/Off) 3: Names (On/Off) 4: Name Settings 1: Speed 1: Faster 2: Recommended 3: Slower 2: Recommended 3: Softer 2: Volume 1: Louder 5: VoiceMode 1: Adapt VoiceMode 2: Reset VoiceMode 3: Tutorial 6: Voice Launch 1: Talk Key 2: Talk Key and Flip Open 7: About 5: Security 1: Lock Phone 1: Unlocked 2: On Power-Up 3: Lock Now 2: Lock Pic/Video (On/Off) 3: Change Lock 4: Special # 1: Empty 2: Empty 3: Empty 5: Erase Contacts (Yes/No) 6: Erase My Content (Yes/No) 7: Erase Pic/Video (Yes/
1: Set Mode 1: Automatic 2: Roaming only 3: Sprint 2: Voice Memo 5: Voice Service 8: Display 11: Media Player 14: VoiceSMS Inbox 17: Missed Events 3: Scheduler 6: Ringer Type 9: Alarms 12: Web 15: Send Text 2: Voice Memo 5: Voice Service 8: Display 11: Media Player 14: VoiceSMS Inbox 17: Missed Events 3: Scheduler 6: Ringer Type 9: Alarms 12: Web 15: Send Text 2: Voice Memo 5: Voice Service 8: Display 11: Media Player 14: VoiceSMS Inbox 17: Missed Events 3: Scheduler 6: Ringer Type 9: Alarms 12: Web
2: Contacts Match (On/Off) 3: Restriction 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/On PowerUp) 4: Location (On/Off) 5: Key Guard (Flip-Closed/After 5 Seconds/Off) 6: Audio Routing 1: Normal 2: Headset Only 7: TTY Options 1: TTY Off 4: TTY + Talk 2: TTY Full 2: TTY + Hear 8: Update Phone SW 9: Phone Info 1: Phone Number 3: Vers
IN USE MENU Press Options (Right Softkey) to display the following options: 1: Speaker On/Off 4: Messaging 7:Voice Memo xvi 2: Key Mute/Unmute 5: 3-Way Call 8: Tools 3: Contacts 6: Call History 9: Phone Info
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.
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.
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: 䊳 Note: Press . 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. Left Softkey 19. Right Softkey 5. Headset Jack 6. OK/Menu Key 7. TALK Key 18. END Key 8. Volume Key 17. BACK Key 9. Voicemail Key 16. Camera Key 10. Numeric Keypad 15. Space/Pound Key 14. Plus Code Dialing Key 11. Shift/Asterisk 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, the signal and battery strength, etc. 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 connect charging accessories and optional accessory cables to your phone. 13.
19. Right Softkey allows you to select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom right line on the display screen. 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: Phone Basics Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.
indicates that position location is active. indicates that position location is inactive. indicates that your phone is in Web security mode. indicates that your phone is roaming. indicates that you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, picture messages, video messages, or Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) messages waiting. Press briefly to see a list of pending messages or press and hold to dial your voicemail box. indicates that there is an unread message in your inbox.
indicates that you have a pending message. indicates that the message is a draft. indicates that there is URL text contained in the text message. indicates that your message is locked. indicates that the TTY option is on. Phone Basics indicates that your phone is in vibrate all mode. 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 key tones have been muted. indicates that the speakerphone is enabled. indicates that the camera is enabled. indicates that the camcorder is enabled. indicates that the self-timer function is enabled. With the self-timer enabled, a set amount of time is required prior to taking a picture. indicates that the movie light is turned on when recording video clips. indicates that the white balance has been set to Sunny. This is used for taking pictures or movies outdoors on bright sunny days.
allows you to start recording a video or voice memo. indicates that a voice memo or video has been paused. indicates that a voice memo or video is playing. indicates that media has been uploaded to an online album or folder. Phone Basics indicates that Bluetooth technology is connected. indicates that Bluetooth technology is enabled. indicates that your phone is muted and that no sound will be heard through the microphone. indicates that there is a voice message attached to an image.
Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The A960 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options.
䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics Phone Basics 䢇 Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 57). 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 43). Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two keypresses (page 41).
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: 䊳 Press and release . 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: 䊳 Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone at a 45-degree angle, making sure to line up the tabs. Gently press down until it snaps into place. Removing the Battery To remove your battery: 1. Press the release button and pull up on the back of the battery. 2. Pull the battery 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. 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 . Phone Basics Displaying Your Phone Number 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 Incorrect Correct Obstructing the internal antenna could inhibit call performance.
3. Press . (To make a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled, press and then “Using Call Guard” on page 81.) 4. Press Tip: . See or close the phone when you are finished. To redial your previous call, press TALK twice.
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 Send Msg allows you to send text messages, voice SMS messages, picture mail, or handwritten messages, with attachments to the number being dialed. 䢇 Dial dials the number or digits displayed.
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 67 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: 䊳 Note: Select Answer to answer the call. (See “Using Call Guard” on page 81 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. press 䢇 䢇 . Unlock Phone to unlock your phone (appears only if the phone is locked). To close the pop-up menu (appears only if the phone is unlocked), press the Tip: Phone Basics During an emergency call, press Options (right softkey) to display your options.
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 䢇 䢇 36 Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during monitor use. (1) Speaker On/Off allows you to turn on or off the speakerphone.
During a call, the left softkey button functions as the Mute button. Press it to mute the phone’s microphone for privacy. Press it again to Unmute the phone. End-of-Call Options Phone Basics 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 right 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.
Note: The New Entry screen does not display for the first entry saved in the contacts. Skip to step 3 if you are entering the first number in the contacts. 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, or Others) and press . 4. Enter a name for the entry using the numeric keys.
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 2-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 when using Sprint PCS Mail and 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.
Tip: When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change letter capitalization (Abc > ABC > abc). 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 42.) Phone Basics 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.
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 42.) 2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,” press times, and twice, three three times again.) (If you make a mistake, press hold three times, to erase a single character. Press and 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 42.) To enter symbols: 䊳 Phone Basics Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 42.) 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 Updating Phone Software ⽧ Phone Setup Options ⽧ Call Setup Options Your Phone’s Settings 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.
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. 䢇 Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your phone. (See “Downloading Premium Services Content” on page 201.
Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Messages. 2. Select Voicemail, Text Message, or Picture Mail. 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 Advanced. 3. Select Text Message, Picture Mail, Voice Mail, Alarms, or App. Volume and press . 4. Select Use Ringer Volume to use the ringer settings or select Separate Volume. 5. Use the navigation key to choose a volume level and select Done ( ).
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.
To change the display images on Sub LCD: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Screen Saver. 2. Select Sub LCD. 3. Select Preset Images, My Content, or Main LCD Pic and press . 4. Choose the desired image and press to assign it as a Your Phone’s Settings screen saver. 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.
Changing the Font Color You can customize your phone’s display font by selecting a color scheme or style to reflect your personality. To change the display’s theme color: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Dialing Font > Basic > Color. 2. Select Basic, Rainbow, Monochrome, or Hyphenate and press . 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 > Basic > Size.
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. Note: Your Phone’s Settings The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911. Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Sprint PCS applications and services easier to use.
Messaging 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 197.
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 > General > 2. Select Yes or No and press Your Phone’s Settings Auto-Erase. . Adding a Customized Signature Each message you send can have a customized signature to reflect your personality.
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). To edit or delete a preset message: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > General > Preset Messages. (The list of preset messages is displayed.) 2.
Airplane Mode Your Phone’s Settings Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Music, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., 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.
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 Options from standby mode. (An informational message is displayed.) 2. Press . 3. Select TTY Off, TTY Full, TTY + Hear or TTY+ Talk and press Note: .
Updating Phone Software The update phone software option allows you to download and update the software in your phone automatically. Only the internal software is updated; no contact entries or other information saved to your phone will be deleted. To update your phone: Your Phone’s Settings 1. Press Menu > Settings > Others > Update Phone SW from standby mode. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions.
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. 䢇 Contacts Match allows you to turn on or off the contacts matching feature.
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: 2. Select On or Off and press Your Phone’s Settings 1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Abbrev. Dial. . 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. . 䡲 Any Key to allow an incoming call to be answered by opening the phone or pressing any key. 䡲 Talk Key to require 䡲 Your Phone’s Settings 2. To select an option, highlight it and press 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 Erasing Pic/Video ⽧ Resetting Your Phone ⽧ Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision Your Phone’s Security ⽧ SM 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, Camera key, Volume key, or 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 73.) 䊳 Your Phone’s Security To place an outgoing call in lock mode: To call an emergency number, special number, or Sprint Customer Service, enter the phone number and press .
Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Security. 2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) 3. Select Change Lock. 4. Enter your new lock code and press Next ( 5. Re-enter your new lock code and press Done ( ). ). Lock Services This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint Power Vision services.
Locking Sprint Power Vision 1. Select Menu > Settings > Security. 2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) 3. Select Lock Services and press . 4. Select Power Vision and press . 5. Select Lock and press . Using Special Numbers Your Phone’s Security 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.
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: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Security. 2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) 3. Select Erase Contacts and press . 4. If you are certain you would like to erase all of your Contacts entries, select Yes and press . Erasing My Content You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all content you have downloaded to your phone.
Erasing Pic/Video You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all pictures and videos stored in your phone. Note: This process will erase all pictures/videos stored in the phone. To erase all pictures and videos: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Security. 2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) 3. Select Erase Pic/Video and press Your Phone’s Security . 4. If you are certain that you would like to erase all pictures and videos stored in your phone, select Yes and press .
SM 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.
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 A960 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.
Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you will not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended time. 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.
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. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your digital dualband phone to control your roaming experience. To set your phone’s roam mode: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Set Mode. 2. To select an option, highlight it and press 䡲 䡲 䡲 80 . Automatic seeks Sprint PCS Service.
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.
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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 䢇 Save to save the number if it is not already in your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number From Call History” on page 86.) Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the selected number. (See “Prepending a Phone Number From Call History” on page 87.) 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.
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 Recent Calls and press . 2. Use your navigation key to select the desired entry and select Options ( ). 3. Select Save and press . 4. Select New Entry and press 5. Select a label and press . . 6.
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 84.
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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 500 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 42.) 3. Enter the phone number for the entry and press . 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 ( below and press 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 Tip: ) > Edit. Highlight one of the options listed . [Add Photo] to add a photo to the entry. [Contact Name] to edit the contact entry name. [Add Number] to add a phone number to the entry. (See “Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry” on page 94.) [E-mail] to add an email address to the entry. [URL] to add a Web site’s URL to the entry.
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 91) and press 2. Press Options ( . ) > Edit. 3. Highlight [Add Number], enter the new phone number, and press . 4. Select a label for the number and press 5. Press Done ( . ) to save the new number. Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number To edit an entry’s phone number: 1. Display a Contacts entry (see page 91) and press 2. 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 41. 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.
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 Service, 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.
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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 > Planner > Scheduler. 2. Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event and press Tip: . Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through the Scheduler. 3. Select Add New ( ). 4. Enter a title for the event and press Next ( ). (See “Entering Text” on page 42.) 5.
Scheduler & Tools 8. 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 . 9. Select a time for the event by highlighting the Start time. 䡲 Using your keypad, enter the start time and date for the event. 10. Select an end time and date for the event by highlighting the End time. 䡲 Using your keypad, enter the end time and date for the event. 11.
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 . Viewing Events To view your scheduled events: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Scheduler. 2. Using your navigation key, select the day for which you would like to view events and press . (If you have events scheduled for the selected day, they will be listed in chronological order.
Scheduler & Tools Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Planner > 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 All. (An alert will appear notifying you of the number of events to be erased.) 4. Select Yes to confirm or No to Cancel.
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 the Repeat field. 䡲 Press the navigation key left or right to select Once, Mon to Fri, Sat & Sun, or Daily . 7. Select a snooze interval for the alarm by highlighting the Snooze field.
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 Add New ( ). 3. Type your note using the numeric keypad and press . (See “Entering Text” on page 42.) To read a saved note: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad. 2. Highlight a note and press . To delete saved notes: 1.
Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Mass Storage The mass storage tool allows you to connect a USB data cable from your phone to a PC, manage your files using the file manager, and check the available memory information. Before connecting, you may need to download the driver for the Samsung A900 series at http://www.samsungwireless.com/ usbdownload. To access mass storage: 1.
This option allows you to manage the available folders saved in the mass storage area. You can delete files or folders that have been added to the internal memory. To access the file manager: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Mass Storage > File Manager. 2. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the available folders and press to view the contents. 3. Press Options for Erase. Memory Info This option displays the available memory information in your phone.
Using Motion Fun Motion Fun consists of three built-in random generated functions. They are Dice Game, Random Ball, and Beat Box. Each application delivers a fun-filled response based on shaking or tapping the phone. Experiment with each of the applications to get unique and different results. To launch the Motion Fun applications: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Motion Fun. 2. Select Dice Game, Random Ball, or Beat Box and press . 3. Gently shake or tap the handset to interact with the application.
Scheduler & Tools Task List This option allows you to manage daily tasks that include dates, times, and priority levels. 1. Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Task List. Note: If there are no tasks saved, the New Task screen is automatically displayed. 2. Select Add New ( ). 3. Enter the task name using the keypad and press . 4. Select a Priority level by highlighting Priority field. 䡲 Press the navigation key left or right to select Low or High. 5.
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 > Planner > Countdown. Note: If there are no countdowns saved, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed. 2. Select 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.
Sec tion 2H Voice Services Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section ⽧ Using Voice-Activated Dialing ⽧ Using Call ⽧ Using Send Text ⽧ Using Send Email ⽧ Using Lookup ⽧ Using Go To ⽧ Using Check - ⽧ VoiceMode ⽧ Managing Voice Memos Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone.
Using Voice-Activated Dialing SM In addition to Sprint PCS Voice Command (see page 223), 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 pre-designated 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 command.) 2.
Voice Launch Voice Launch allows you to configure how to launch Voice-Activated dialing. To access voice launch: Voice Services 1. Press Menu > Settings > Voice Service. 2. Select Voice Launch and press . 3. Select Talk Key or Talk Key and Flip Open and press .
If a name has only a single number, or if you know the name but are not sure which number to call, say “Call” followed by the name only. For example, say “Call John.” If the name is recognized and there is only one number for the name, VoiceSignal immediately places the call. If there are multiple numbers stored for the contact, the phone prompts you with “Which Number?” and displays a list of options. You can select an option by saying it or by using your keypad.
Adapting Digit Dial After you adapt Digit Dial, your phone will be customized to your voice. Other people will not be able to use Digit Dial on your phone unless they reset the phone to factory defaults. Note: ONLY adapt Digit Dial if the system is frequently misrecognizing your speech. You can always restore the system to its original factory setting. Adaptation involves recording several digit sequences to teach the system your voice. The adaptation process takes about three minutes.
To adapt Digit Dial to your voice: 1. Menu > Settings > Voice Service. 2. Select Digit Dialing and press . 3. Select Adapt Digits and press to begin. (The phone displays the first digit sequence.) 4. Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of voice. (The phone plays back your recording and asks you if the recording sounds “OK.”) 5. If the recording sounds OK (no mistakes and no background noises), say Yes. 6. If you need to rerecord the digits to fix any problems, say No.
Note: It is recommended that you perform the complete adaptation of Digit Dial at least once to achieve the maximum benefit of this feature. If a partial adaptation is performed, you can always return later and resume the process from the halfway point. Voice Services Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation 1. Menu > Settings > Voice Service. 2. Select Digit Dialing and press 3. Select Reset Digits and press 4. Press . . for OK.
Using Choice Lists If VoiceSignal is not confident it has recognized a name or number correctly, it might display a choice list and prompt you with “Call?” followed by the first choice on the list. To confirm the choice, say “Yes,” or to hear the next choice, say “No.” You can also select the correct choice using your keypad. To cancel the command, say “Cancel,” or to say the name or number again, say “Repeat.
Using Send Text To launch a text message: 1. Press and hold . 2. Say “Send Text” followed immediately by the name of a person in your contact list and, optionally, the type of number you want to send it to. For example, say “Send Text John Smith.” If you do not specify the number type and there are multiple numbers for the name, VoiceSignal chooses the mobile number by default. If you say the “Send” command without specifying a recipient, VoiceSignal prompts you with “Say the name.
Using Send Email With a single voice command you can launch the email message client on the phone and specify a recipient for the email message. An email address must be associated with the contact entry. If there is no email, the screen will prompt you to add a new email address to the contact entry. To launch an email message: 1. Press and hold . 2. Say “Send Email” followed immediately by the name of a person in your contact list and, optionally, the type of number you want to send it to.
Using Lookup Voice Services You can look up and display contact information for any person stored in your contact list by saying “Lookup,” followed by the name. To use Lookup : 1. Press and hold . 2. Say “Lookup John Smith.” The entry information for the specified contact is displayed. If you say only “Lookup,” VoiceSignal prompts you with “Say the name.
Using Check - You can have the phone play back and display information about its current state, including its phone number, current signal strength, network coverage, and battery level. To see and hear status information: 1. Press and hold . 2. Say “Check” followed immediately by one of the following items: 䡲 Status: plays back and displays ALL status information. 䡲 Signal: plays back and displays current signal strength. 䡲 Network: plays back and displays current network coverage.
For example, say “Check Status.” The phone responds by playing back and displaying the message “Battery…Low.” You can also say “Check” by itself. The phone prompts you to say one of the valid status items. No Coverage - Handset is scanning. Sprint Coverage - Handset in on a non-roam system. Digital Roam - Handset is on a digital roam system. Signal Strength High - Number of bars displayed is 5 or more. Good - Number of bars displayed is 3-4. Low - Number of bars displayed is 0-2.
VoiceMode VoiceMode dictation software allows you to convert your speech to text when sending a text message. With VoiceMode, you can address an email or SMS message in one step. You can also customize the VoiceMode dictionary by adding your own words. Adapting VoiceMode Before you can start using VoiceMode for text messaging, you need to adapt VoiceMode to understand your speech patterns. To accomplish this, you must read a series of words on screen and then repeat the words into your phone.
Managing Voice Memos Voice Services 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 > Tools > Voice Memo > Record. 2. Begin recording after the prompt. To end the recording of your memo: 䊳 Press or . 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: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Voice Memo. 2. Select Review and press . (The phone displays a list 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. Erasing Voice Memos To erase an individual memo: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Voice Memo. 2. Select Review and press . 3. Highlight the desired memo. 4. Select Options ( ) and press Erase. 5.
Sec t ion 2I Using the Built-in Camera In This Section Taking Pictures ⽧ Storing Pictures ⽧ Recording Videos ⽧ Storing Videos ⽧ Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail ⽧ Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail ⽧ Printing Pictures Using PictBridge ⽧ Settings and Info Camera ⽧ SM Your phone’s built-in camera gives you the ability to take fullcolor digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display, and instantly send them to family and friends.
Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. You can activate the phone’s camera mode whether the phone is open or closed. To take a picture with the phone open: 1. Press Menu > Pictures > Camera. (Additional camera options are available through the camera mode Options menu. See “Camera Mode Options” on page 130 for more information.
䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 Assign to assign the picture as a Picture ID, Screen Saver, or Incoming Call. Erase to delete the picture you just took. Order Prints to order a printed picture of the image saved in your phone or memory card. Post to Service allows you to post your image to an online third party service. Review Pictures to go to the In Phone folder to review your saved pictures. Postcard to take a picture of handwritten text and digitize the writing into your image.
3. Please wait while the system creates your account. Tip: Write down your Sprint PCS Picture Mail password in a secure place. Once you have received confirmation that your account has been successfully registered, you may upload and share pictures and access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site. Note: For information about the terms of your Sprint PCS Picture Mail service, please visit http://pictures.sprintpcs.com/ tos.do.
White Balance to adjust white balance based on changing conditions. Select from Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, or Manual. Settings.. to select Resolution, Quality, Shutter Sound, View Mode, or Status Bar. (See “Selecting Camera Settings” on page 134 for details.) Review Pictures to go to your phone’s In Phone folder. (See “In Phone Folder” on page 136 for details.) Camcorder to switch to Video mode. (See “Recording Videos” on page 138 for details.
4. Press when you are ready to start the timer. (It is displayed in the upper right portion of the main LCD during the self-timer countdown.) 5. Get ready for the picture. (When the timer is started, the phone will begin to beep, and the timer numbers turn red when there are only three seconds left.) To cancel the Self-timer after it has started: 䊳 Press . Using the Zoom This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a picture.
The following frames are available: 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 Off (No frame overlay image) Birthday Rose Flower Halloween Hands Microphone Big Mouth Pattern White X-mas 1. From camera mode, select Options ( 2. Select Fun Tools and press Camera To access fun frames: ). . 3. Highlight Fun Frames and press . 4. Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired frame and press Section 2I: Using the Built-in Camera .
Color Tones Allows you to choose a custom color tone for your images. The available options are: 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture for the best color quality available. Monochrome: Changes the picture to black and white. Sepia: Adds a sepia tint to the picture. This is the common orange tint that was popular back in early photography. Green: Adds a green tint to the picture. Aqua: Adds an aqua tint to the picture. Antique: Adds orange highlights for an antique look.
3. Select one of the following options and press 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 . Resolution to select a picture’s file size (1.3MP: 1280x960, HIGH: 640x480, Med: 320x240, or Low: 176x220). Quality to select the picture quality setting (Fine, Normal, or Economy). Shutter Sound to select a shutter sound (Off, Shutter 1-3, or Say Cheese). View Mode to select between Wide Screen or Full Screen format. Status Bar to display the status bar when in camera mode.
Storing Pictures Your phone’s picture storage area is called My Albums. There are two types of folders that can be used separately according to your needs: 䢇 In Phone 䢇 Online Albums In Phone Folder Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In Phone folder. From the In Phone folder, you can view all the pictures you have taken, store selected images in your phone, send pictures to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site (www.sprint.
Note: 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 Print.. to print an image by mail, at a retail outlet, or by using a PictBridge or Bluetooth connection. Assign to assign the current image as a Picture ID, Screen Saver, or Incoming Call. Erase to erase the image or selected images. Detail/Edit to attach a text message or view the media information associated with the image. Album list to display the list of albums saved in your phone. Media Filter to filter images only or videos only, or to display all media types.
Recording Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view, and send videos to your friends and family with your phone’s built-in video camera. To record a video: 1. Select Menu > Pictures > Camcorder. 2. Select Video Mail or Long Video and press . 3. Using the phone’s main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the lens at your subject. 4. Press to begin recording. (Maximum recording time for video mail is 30 seconds.) 䡲 To return to camera mode to take another video, press . 5.
䡲 Review Videos to review all pictures and videos saved in the In Phone folder. Video Mode Options select a setting and press . White Balance to adjust white balance based on changing conditions. Select from Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, or Manual. Settings.. to select from the following options: 䡲 Quality to select Fine, Normal, or Economy. Review Videos to display the videos saved in the In Phone folder. (See “In Phone Folder” on page 136 for details.
Setting the Movie Light To set the movie light: 1. Select Menu > Pictures > Camcorder. 2. Select Options ( ). 3. Press the volume key up to select Movie Light and press . 4. Select one of the following options and press 䡲 䡲 䡲 . Off On This Movie Always On Setting the Camcorder Self-timer The self-timer function operates the same as it does in Camera mode. For more information on using the self-timer, see “Setting the Camera Self-timer” on page 131.
Storing Videos Your phone’s video storage area is called In Phone. There are two types of folders in the In Phone folder that can be used separately according to your needs: 䢇 In Phone (See “In Phone Folder” on page 136.) 䢇 Online Albums Sending Sprint PCS Picture MailSM Sending Pictures or Videos From the In Phone Folder To send pictures or videos from the In Phone folder: 1. Press Menu > Pictures > My Albums > In Phone. 2. Highlight a picture or video you wish to send and press .
Note: The first time you send Sprint PCS Picture Mail, you will be prompted to establish a Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site account and password. (See “Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password” on page 129.) 5. Select a contact, enter a mobile number, or enter an email address using the keypad, and select OK ( 6. Enter additional recipients or select Next ( ). ) to continue. 7. If you wish to include a subject, scroll to Subject and select Add ( ).
䡲 To change the attached picture(s) or video(s), select the thumbnail picture and press the right softkey. Select In Phone and press Next ( 11. Press ). to send the picture or video. Sending Pictures or Videos From Messaging You can also send Sprint PCS Picture Mail from your phone’s Messaging menu. To send pictures from the Messaging menu: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Picture Mail. 2.
7. Follow steps 7-11 in “Sending Pictures or Videos From the In Phone Folder” on page 141. Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web Site Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail account at www.sprint.com/ picturemail (see “In Phone Folder Options” on page 136), you can use your personal computer to manage your pictures. From the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site (www.sprint.
Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone You can use your phone to manage, edit, or share pictures you have uploaded to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site at www.sprint.com/picturemail. (See “In Phone Folder Options” on page 136 for information about uploading.) To view your online pictures from your phone: 1. Select Menu > Pictures > My Albums > Online Albums. (Depending on your settings you may be prompted to accept a Sprint PCS Vision connection.) (The Uploads folder and your albums appear.
Uploading Pictures To upload pictures: 1. Press Menu > Pictures > My Albums. (Thumbnail pictures will be displayed.) 2. Select In Phone and press . 3. Select the picture(s) you wish to upload and press Options ( ). 4. Select Upload and choose My Uploads or My Albums and press . 5. Select Continue ( ) to start uploading. Downloading Your Online Pictures From your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail albums display at www.sprint.
3. Select one of the following options and press 䡲 䡲 䡲 . Picture ID to download and assign the selected picture as a Picture ID. Screen Saver to download and assign the selected picture as a screen saver. Incoming Call to download a picture and assign to incoming calls with or without caller ID. Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone 1. Select a picture from your online Picture Mail. (See “Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone” on page 145.) 2.
Copy This to copy the selected picture to the album. ⽧ Copy All to copy all pictures in the current album (or Inbox) to the target album. ⽧ Move This to move the selected picture to the album. ⽧ Move All to move all pictures in the current album (or Inbox) to the target album. Detail/Edit to add a text caption, rotate, or display the media info associated with the image. Album List to create a new album (from the Inbox only). Enter the album name and select Save (left softkey).
Printing Pictures Using PictBridge PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) that enables a range of digital photo solutions, including direct photo printing from a digital camera to a printer without the need for a PC. Printing From Your Phone The A960 comes equipped with a built-in camera that allows you to print images directly to a printer using the PictBridge technology.
7. Press the navigation key down to select Type. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following sizes: 䡲 Standard to print the standard size image. 䡲 Index to print a picture index of available images. Note: These sizes may vary and are dependent on the printer’s capabilities. 8. Press the navigation key down to select Size.
Settings and Info The settings and info menu allows you to configure where pictures or videos are saved, view your account information, and set the view between portrait or landscape mode. To access the settings and info menu: 1. Select Menu > Pictures > Settings and Info. 2. Select one of the following options and press 䡲 䡲 Section 2I: Using the Built-in Camera 151 Camera 䡲 . Status Bar to view the status bar menu icons onscreen when in picture or video mode.
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Sec tion 2J Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player In This Section ⽧ Your Multimedia Channel Options ⽧ Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings ⽧ Playing a Video or Audio Clip ⽧ Multimedia FAQs Media Player Your phone's built-in media player gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and view video clips right from your phone's display.
Your Multimedia Channel Options SM Sprint TV offers a variety of accessible audio or video channels, depending on your Sprint PCS Service Plan and multimedia subscriptions. Your subscription options include a comprehensive basic service as well as a full menu of a variety of additional channel options. 䢇 Preview Channel: This free channel lets you sample clips from all of the available channels before you make a decision to subscribe.
Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings It's easy to access and view the multimedia Channel Listings on your A960 by Samsung from the phone's main menu. To access your media player and Channel Listings: 䊳 Section 2J: Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 155 Media Player Select Menu > Media Player. 䡲 Channel Listing: These include the complimentary Preview Channel that Sprint provides, as well as any available individual channels for which you have purchased access.
Playing a Video or Audio Clip To select and play a media clip: 1. Select Menu > Media Player. 2. Use your keypad to enter a channel number (or use your navigation key to scroll to a channel and press 䡲 䡲 䡲 ). Channel Listing: If you have selected a channel that you've already signed up for (or if it's a channel with no monthly fee), you will see a list of available clips. Mass Storage: Media content that was downloaded to a mass storage area.
Multimedia FAQs 1. Will I know if I'm receiving an incoming call while I'm viewing or listening to an audio clip? No. All incoming calls will roll into voicemail while you are playing a clip. If the caller leaves a voicemail, the voicemail icon will appear on the screen. 2.
Listings, the purchased channel title and corresponding number will appear in the My Channels section. 6. Why are some channels already preloaded into the My Channels section? Some channels, such as Previews, are offered free of charge as a customer courtesy. These channels automatically appear in the My Channels section of your Channel Listings. 7.
11. If I place my stereo headphones on and insert them into the phone's headset jack, can I close the phone while I am playing an audio (or video) clip without interrupting the clip? Yes. When you insert your stereo headset into the phone's headset jack, the phone automatically goes into “headset mode,” allowing you to close the phone and continue playing the clip. (Likewise, if your phone is in “headset mode,” a phone call will not become disconnected by closing the phone.) 12.
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Sec tion 2K Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology In This Section ⽧ Turning Bluetooth On and Off ⽧ Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu ⽧ Bluetooth Profiles ⽧ Pairing Bluetooth Devices ⽧ Exchange FTP folder Using Bluetooth Your phone features built-in Bluetooth wireless technology, allowing you to share information more easily than ever before.
Turning Bluetooth On and Off By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is turned off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your device “discoverable” by other in-range Bluetooth devices. To turn Bluetooth on: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth> Enable. 2. Press the navigation key up or down to select On and press to enable Bluetooth. To turn Bluetooth off: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth> Enable. 2. Press the navigation key up or down to select Off and press to disable Bluetooth.
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu The Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your phone’s Bluetooth service, including: 䢇 Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Bluetooth communication. 䢇 Setting your phone’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth devices. 䢇 Displaying your phone’s Bluetooth address. To access the Bluetooth Settings menu: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth. 2.
Bluetooth Settings: Visibility The Visibility section of the Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to manage your phone’s availability to other Bluetooth devices. To configure your phone’s visibility (discoverability) to other Bluetooth devices: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Visibility. 2. Select your desired visibility setting and press 䡲 䡲 䡲 Note: : Always visible to allow other Bluetooth devices to detect and identify your phone.
Bluetooth Profiles Section 2K: Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 165 Using Bluetooth All of the Bluetooth settings you configure are stored in your phone’s Bluetooth user profile. Different profiles can be used for specific Bluetooth functions. 䢇 Headset Profile – Bluetooth technology connects the phone to a wireless Bluetooth-enabled headset. When an incoming call is received, the ringer can be heard through the headset, instead of the phone. The call can then be received by pushing a button.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices Paired Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your phone and another Bluetooth device. When devices are paired, a passkey is shared between devices, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process. To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device: 1. Select Menu > Tools> Bluetooth > Add New > Search. (Your phone will display a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.) 2.
Exchange FTP folder You can send and receive files between your handset and PC via Bluetooth using the FTP transfer protocol. Note: The PC must support Bluetooth Wireless Technology to transfer files. To transfer files: 1. Make sure that the PC is set up to send and receive files via a Bluetooth connection with a shared directory. 2. Select Menu > Tools > Bluetooth. 3. Highlight the device and select Options ( 4. Select Options ( press ). ) and select Get Files or Send Files and . 5.
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Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section ⽧ Using Voicemail ⽧ Using SMS Text Messaging ⽧ Using Voice SMS 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 Create your passcode. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting.
Sprint PCS Service Voicemail Notification 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. 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 䊳 Press and hold box.) . (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 Note: 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 179. Date/Time Send Reply Advance Replay Rewind Forward Erase Call Back Save Cancel Help Skip 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 for Expert Mode. 4. Press 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.
Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting from voicemail. 䊳 Press after listening to a message. (Once the call is complete, you’re returned to the voicemail main menu.) Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message 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 message.
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Receive confirmation that your voice message has been listened to when you send, forward, or reply to other Sprint PCS users. 1. After you have recorded a message, press to indicate you are satisfied with the message you recorded. 2. Press to mark receipt requested. 3. Press to send your voicemail message. Continue Recording When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue recording even after you’ve stopped.
Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages. To clear the icon from the display screen: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Voicemail > Clear Envelope. 2. Select Yes or No and press . Voicemail Menu Key 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.
Personal Options Notification Options Phone Notification Numeric Paging to a phone Return to Personal Options Menu Administrative Options Skip Passcode Autoplay Message Date & Time On/Off Change Passcode Group Distribution List Return to Personal Options Menu Greetings Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect 180 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. 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.
5. Select Next ( ). 6. Review your message and press Send ( ). You may also select the following additional messaging options by pressing Options ( ): 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 Edit to edit the existing message before sending. 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.
). You may also select the following additional messaging options by pressing Options ( 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 ): Edit to edit the existing message before sending. 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. To add or edit preset messages: 1.
Using Voice SMS Messaging In addition to sending and receiving SMS Text messages, your phone is enabled with Voice SMS Messaging. With Voice SMS Messaging, you can quickly and easily send a voice message to other SMS-enabled phones or working email addresses without making a phone call. Just record a message and send it directly to the recipient’s phone messaging inbox. Activating Voice SMS Messaging To use Voice SMS Messaging capabilities, you will first need to register your phone.
Sprint PCS Service Composing Voice SMS Messages To compose a Voice SMS message: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Voice SMS. 2. Select Mobile # or Email to enter a recipient’s wireless phone number or email address directly. 3. Select Contacts. 4. Select your desired list and press to select the recipient. 5. Press Done ( ) when you have finished selecting and entering recipients. 6. Select Next ( ) to continue to the next screen. 7. Start recording after the beep.
Accessing Voice SMS Messages To play a Voice SMS 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. To reply to a Voice SMS message: 1. From the Voice SMS inbox, press Reply ( ). 2. Record your reply and then press Send ( ). Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call.
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.
3. When you’re connected to the second party, press again to begin your three-way call. 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. Note: Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling are not available while roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Sec tion 3B Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS VisionSM 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 VisionSM 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. Sprint PCS Picture MailSM — Instantly shoot, share, and print sharp, high resolution, digital pictures, and take and send short video clips with your phone. Messaging — Send and receive emails and chat on your phone.
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision Your User Name When you buy a phone and sign up for service, you're automatically assigned a User name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprint.com.” (For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint PCS Vision services might have jsmith003@sprint.com as his User name.) When you use Sprint PCS Vision services, your User name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: 䊳 Select Menu > Web. (Your Sprint PCS Vision connection will launch and the Sprint PCS Vision home page will be displayed.) 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 193), press OK (right softkey) to continue and launch the Web.
Net Guard 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. To change your Net Guard settings: 䊳 Note: Select Menu >Settings > Power Vision > Net Guard. 䡲 On to activate the Net Guard. 䡲 Off to deactivate the Net Guard. 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: Depending on which Web sites you visit, the labels on the softkeys may change to indicate their function. To use softkeys: 䊳 Press the desired softkey button.
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.
Sprint PCS Messaging Sprint PCS Vision 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. Message Types There are many types of text messaging available on your phone. These include SMS Text Messaging, Instant Messaging, Email, and Chat.
For information and instructions about reading, replying to, and composing Sprint PCS Mail, please see the Sprint PCS Vision Guide at www.sprint.com. Accessing Additional Email Providers With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services such as AOL® Mail, Yahoo!® Mail, MSN® Hotmail, and EarthLink® to keep in touch, even while you’re on the go. To access email providers from your phone: 1. From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging > Email. 2.
Accessing Instant Messaging To access instant messaging clients from your phone: 1. From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging > Instant Messaging. 2. Select an IM provider, such as AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, or Yahoo! Messenger. 3. Use your keypad to enter the required sign-in information for the selected provider, such as user name and/or password, and select Sign In. (Your IM screen for the selected provider will be displayed.
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 Menu > Messaging > Chat & Dating >Jumbuck. 2. Select Fast Flirting or Power Chat and select Go ( ). 3. Select Enter ( ). (You will see a disclaimer for Wireless Chat.) 4. Select Go ( ) to accept the disclaimer. 5.
Downloading Premium Services Content 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.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below. Accessing the Download Menus To access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus: 1. Select Menu > My Content. 2.
Selecting an Item to Download You can search for available items to download in a number of ways: 䢇 Featured displays a rotating selection of featured items. 䢇 Categories allows you to narrow your search to a general category, such as Movie/TV Themes for Ringers or College Logos for Screen Savers. (There may be several pages of available content in a list. Select Next 9 to view additional items.) 䢇 Search allows you to use your keypad to enter search criteria to locate an item.
2. Select an option to continue: 䡲 䡲 Press mode. to quit the browser and return to standby Using My Content Manager Whether you purchase your Premium Services content from your phone or from your online account management page at www.sprint.com, all of your purchases are stored in My Content Manager and may be downloaded to your phone from there. My Content Manager is a storage area on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network that is assigned specifically to your account.
To download purchased content from My Content Manager: 1. From the My Content Manager display (see above), highlight the item you wish to download and press . (The information page for the selected item will be displayed.) 2. Scroll to highlight Download and press . (The item will download automatically. When the New Download screen appears, the item has been successfully downloaded to your phone.) 3.
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. Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and shop on your phone anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Opening the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active Sprint PCS Vision session, from any page you are viewing. To open the browser menu: 䊳 Press the right softkey. (The browser menu will be displayed in a drop-down list.) Options available under the browser menu include: 䢇 Home. Returns the browser to the Sprint PCS Vision home page. 䢇 Forward. Returns you to a previously viewed page (after having used the 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 206 key). Mark this Page.
䡲 Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time. To create a bookmark: 1. Go to the Web page you want to mark. 2. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. 3. Select Mark this Page and press to save the bookmark. 4. Press Note: to exit the pop-up screen. Bookmarking a page does not store the page’s contents, just its address. Some pages cannot be bookmarked.
Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: 1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. 2. Select View Bookmarks. 3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to delete and press Options ( ). 4. Select Delete and press 5. Select OK ( 6. Press . ) to confirm and remove the bookmark. to exit the pop-up screen. Going to a Specific Web Site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address): 1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. 2. Select Go to URL. 3.
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. Sprint PCS Vision To restart the Web browser: 1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. 2. Select More > Restart Browser. Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS Vision service? Your User name (for example, bsmith001@sprint.com) will be displayed in the Phone Info.
Can I make calls and use Sprint PCS Vision services at the same time? You cannot use voice and Sprint PCS Vision services simultaneously. If you receive a call while Sprint PCS Vision service is active, the call will be forwarded to voicemail. You can place an outgoing call anytime, but it will interrupt any in-progress Sprint PCS Vision session. When is my data connection active? Your connection is active when data is being transferred. Outgoing calls are allowed; incoming calls go directly to voicemail.
S ec ti o n 3 C Sprint Power VisionSM In This Section Getting to Know Sprint Power Vision ⽧ Exploring the Sprint Music Store ⽧ Personalizing Your Service With On Demand ⽧ Using Your Phone as a Modem Sprint Power Vision ⽧ SM SM With Sprint Power Vision enjoy the next generation wireless data experience.
Getting to Know Sprint Power Vision Sprint Power Vision combines unmatched visual and sound clarity with Broadband-like speeds on your wireless phone. Utilizing the fastest commercially available wireless network technology (1xEV-DO) and leveraging continued investment in handset and application development, Sprint Power Vision offers the ultimate in wireless entertainment, real imaging solutions, instant communication, and a personalized information experience at Broadband-like speeds.
SM Exploring the Sprint Music Store Your Sprint Power Vision service allows you to access the Sprint Music Store, an online music distribution site that lets you purchase and download digital music files to play on your phone. Accessing the Sprint Music Store To access the Sprint Music Store: 1. Select Menu > Music. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish your User ID and password. Tip: Your User ID for the Sprint Music Store is your ten-digit Sprint PCS Phone number.
Purchasing and Downloading Music Now that you’re in the store, you can shop for songs to purchase and download to your phone’s mass storage. To find and download music files from the Sprint Music Store: 1. From the Sprint Music Store opening page, select an option to browse the store: 䡲 Featured Music offers a revolving selection of highlighted songs and artists. 䡲 Categories allows you to choose from categories such as What’s Hot, New Releases, and specific musical genres.
Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files Sprint recommends you back up your AAC+ music files to your PC so you may access the files in case your phone’s memory is damaged. For more information on how to backup files, see “Mass Storage” on page 106. Note: Although you can store AAC+ files on your PC, they will only be playable on your phone and on your account.
䡲 Create Playlist... to set up a custom playlist of songs you like to hear together. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a name for the playlist, select songs by artist, genre, and title, and create an order for the playlist. 3. Once you’ve displayed a list of songs, you can browse through your available titles by Song, Artist, or Genre to select a specific song. 䡲 To play a song, select it and press Play ( 䡲 To listen to a playlist, select it, press ).
Personalizing Your Service With On Demand On Demand acts like a PC browser’s customized home page, displaying a variety of top categories such as News, Sports, Weather, Money, Movies, and more, tailored to your preferred area. These categories and the associated information are updated continuously throughout the day, so you’ll always be up-to-date and in-the-know.
Accessing On Demand Information Finding the information you’re looking for with On Demand is as easy as navigating a Web browser on your PC. (The following examples will illustrate how to access News and Movies information.) To access News information using On Demand: 1. Select Menu > On Demand. (The On Demand menu screen will be displayed.) 2. From the On Demand menu screen, highlight a category (in this case, News) and press . 3.
To access Movies information using On Demand: 1. From the On Demand menu screen, highlight Movies and press displayed.) . (A list of current movie titles will be 2. Select a movie title and press . 3.
Using Your Phone as a Modem Your phone's data capabilities enable you to use your phone's high-speed data connection as a modem for your desktop or laptop PC. You'll be able to send and receive email, browse the Internet, and access your company's network anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Note: To use this service, you are required to sign up on a Sprint Power Vision with Phone as Modem plan. Go to www.sprint.com or visit a Sprint Store for Phone as Modem plan details and more information.
5. Once the connection is established, launch an Internet session, check your email, or do anything else you would do using a traditional data connection. 6. When you’re ready to terminate the data connection, double-click the Sprint PCS Connection Manager icon in the system tray, and then click Disconnect to end the session. While your data connection is active, you will not be able to receive incoming calls; all incoming calls will be forwarded to your Sprint PCS Voicemail.
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Sec tion 3D Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM 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 Voice Command ⽧ 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 500 names into your personal address book, with each name having up to five phone numbers. That’s 2,500 phone numbers, and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them. 䢇 䢇 Use Voice Recordings. Simply dial and say, “Add name.” You will then be asked to say the name and number you want to add to your personal address book. Your address book can store up to 20 voice-recorded names at once.
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. Voice Command Note: 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 Caring for the Battery ⽧ Radiofrequency (RF) Energy ⽧ Owner’s Record ⽧ Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Important Safety Information ⽧ 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.
Following Safety Guidelines 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.
䢇 Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities. 䢇 Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders. 䢇 Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine. Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, flammable liquids, or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories. Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Your phone is not a toy.
䢇 Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean. 䢇 Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. 䢇 The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. 䢇 It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing. 䢇 Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time.
consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP). Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use the Sprint supplied or approved carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory. Use of non-Sprint-approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC Web site at www.fcc.gov.
Owner’s Record The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: Sprint Power Vision Phone A960 by Samsung® Serial No.
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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 187 A Abbreviated Dialing 65 Airplane Mode 61 Alarm Clock 103 Answering Calls 33 Auto Answer Mode 67 B Backlight 54 Battery 25–27 Capacity 25 Charging 27 Installing 26 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 161–167 Bookmarks Accessing 207 Creating 207 Deleting 208 Browser Menu 205 Index D Dialing Options 32 Display Language 64 Display Screen 17, 54 Downloads Sprint PCS Vision 201 E Email 198 Entering Text 42–45 ABC Mode 44 Emoticons 45 Numbers 45 Preset Messages 45 Symbols 45 T9 Text I
I Instant Messaging 199 K Key Functions 15 Key Tones 50 L Location Settings 57 Lock Code Changing 72 Locking Your Phone 70 Index N Net Guard 193 O On Demand Accessing 218 Service 217 P Phone (Illus.
Restriction 66 Ringer Types 48 Ringer Volume 51 Roaming 77–81 Setting Roam Mode 80 Index T T9 Text Input 43 Taking Pictures 128–135 Task List 109 Text Greeting 53 Three-Way Calling 187 TTY Use 61–62 Turning Your Phone On and Off 24 U Unlocking Your Phone 71 Updating your Phone Software 63 Using Send Email 120 Index S Scheduler 100–103 Security 69–76 Security Menu 70 Silence All 53 SMS Text Messaging 181–183 Software Updating 63 Special Numbers 73 Speed Dialing 41 Assigning Numbers 95 Sprint 411 8 Sprint
Voice SMS Messaging 184– 186 Voice-Activated Dialing 112– 118 Voicemail Menu Key 179 Options 175 Retrieving 174 Setting Up 5, 172 Volume Text Message, Picture Mail, Voice Mail, Alarms, App. Volume.
