Online User’s Guide Dual-Band Tri Mode PCS Phone Model SPH-N400 LMN400_020403_F4
Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint ............................................................. 6 Introduction to this Online User’s Guide ........................................................... 7 SECTION 1: Getting Started .............................................. 8 Setting Up Service................................................................................... 9 Getting Started With PCS Service..............................................................................
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings...................................................... 28 Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings ................................................................... 29 Ringer Types .............................................................................................................. 29 Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls.................................................................. 29 Selecting Ringer Types for Messages .........................................
Navigating Through Menus ................................................................. 47 Menu Navigation....................................................................................................... 48 Menu Structure.......................................................................................................... 48 Viewing the Menus .................................................................................................... 49 Managing Call History ............................
Countdown................................................................................................................. 71 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services................................................... 73 Using Voice-Activated Dialing................................................................................... 74 Erasing All Voice Dial Tags....................................................................................... 75 SECTION 3: Using PCS Service Features .....................
Composing PCS Email Messages.......................................................................... 96 Chat............................................................................................................................ 97 Pictures....................................................................................................................... 99 Ringers .....................................................................................................................
Welcome to Sprint S print built the largest all-PCS nationwide network with advanced multimedia services and clear calls, reaching more than 230 million people for clarity you can see and hear. We built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone, clear sound, private conversations and time-saving features. But with Sprint, you can do something even more far-reaching – simplify your life.
Introduction to this Online User’s Guide T his Online User’s Guide introduces you to PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: 䊳 Section 1: Getting Started 䊳 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 䊳 Section 3: Using PCS Service Features 䊳 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout the guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.
Section 1 Getting Started Section 1 Getting Started 8
1A Setting Up Service In This Section 䊳 Getting Started With PCS Service 䊳 Setting Up Voicemail 䊳 Getting Help T his section walks you through the basics of setting up service for your PCS Phone, including unlocking and activating your phone, setting up your voicemail and how to contact Sprint for assistance with your PCS Service.
Getting Started With PCS Service Determine If Your Phone Is Already Activated If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint Store, it probably has been activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone. If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Start Here Guide included with your phone. Unlocking Your Phone Follow these steps to unlock your phone: 1. Press and hold to turn the phone on. 2. Highlight Unlock and press . 3. Enter your four-digit lock code.
Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your PCS Phone is activated. To set up voicemail: 1. Press and hold . 2.
PCS Customer Solutions Claire, your virtual service representative is also available to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visit her at www.sprintpcs.com by logging on and clicking on Claire’s Directory for Service Solutions. Receiving Automated Invoicing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you free access to invoicing information on your PCS Account.
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Section 2A Your PCS Phone: The Basics In This Section 䊳 Front View of Phone 䊳 Viewing the Display Screen 䊳 Features of Your Phone 䊳 Turning Your Phone On and Off 䊳 Using the Battery and Charger 䊳 Displaying Your Phone Number 䊳 Making and Answering Calls 䊳 Key Guard Y our PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you.
Front View of Phone Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 2A: Your PCS Phone - The Basics 15
1. Headset Jack: (located in the upper back corner of the phone.) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Allows you to plug in an optional headset for safe and convenient hands-free conversations. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. Volume Up/Down Key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call.
14. Battery Indicator: The battery indicator displays the amount of 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. remaining battery charge currently available in your phone. When all bars are displayed in the battery icon, the phone’s battery is fully charged. When they are not displayed, the phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty. Display Screen: The display screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. BACK: Deletes characters from the display.
Viewing the Display Screen This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your main LCD screen. displays your current signal strength.The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. means your phone cannot find a signal. tells you a call is in progress. indicates you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, or PCS Web Alert messages waiting. Press briefly to see a list of pending messages or press and hold to dial voicemail box. indicates that 3G functionality is active.
Features of Your N400 Congratulations on the purchase of your PCS Phone (SPH-N400). This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable and offers many significant features and service options: 䊳 Dual-band Tri-Mode capability provides access to other PCS digital and analog networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 43). 䊳 1X Voice and Data. 䊳 Java enabled for advanced downloadable content. 䊳 128x128 pixel, full color with up to 10-lines of graphic LCD display. 䊳 Polyphonic ringers.
Turning Your Phone ON and OFF Turning Your Phone ON To turn your phone on, press for a few seconds. Once your phone is ON, it displays “Looking for Service” indicating that your phone is searching for a signal. When you 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 the Battery Battery Capacity Your PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides approximately 2.9 hours of continuous digital talk time (1 hour in analog) or approximately 168 hours of continuous digital standby time (15 hours in analog). When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks.
Charging the Battery Your PCS Phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should charge the battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you’ll lose everything 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.
Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your PCS Phone can remind you. To display your phone number: for Main Menu. for Phone Book. for My Phone #. 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Your PCS Phone offers many different ways to make calls, including PCS Voice CommandSM (page 109), Speed Dialing (page 25) and using Call History (page 55). To make a call using your keypad: 1. Make sure your phone is on. 2. Enter a phone number.
Answering Calls 1. Make sure your phone is on. If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail. 2. When a call comes in, answer the call by opening the flip. Depending on your settings, your PCS Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: 䊳 The phone rings or vibrates. 䊳 The LED flashes. 䊳 The backlight illuminates. 䊳 The screen displays an incoming call message. 䊳 If available, the phone number of the caller is displayed.
Calling Emergency Numbers Your can place calls to 911 (dial and press even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. ), Using One/Two/Three Touch Speed Dialing With this feature, you can automatically call Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 1-9, two key presses for locations 10-99, or three key presses for locations 100-250. To use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 1-9: 䊳 Press and hold the appropriate key for a few seconds.
Tip: To speed dial a phone number from the main menu, press and hold the Internal Phone Book entry number. If the entry number is two digits, enter the first digit, then press and hold the second digit. Note: If you enter less than five numbers, the first option will be Speed Dial in the list above. In-Call Options During a call, your phone displays menu options in addition to the main menu. To select an option, highlight it and press . 䊳 (1) Mute or UnMute Select Mute to mute your phone’s microphone.
Using the Speaker Phone Your phone has a speaker phone option that allows you to carry on a conversation without having the phone next to your ear. The speaker is located on the back of the phone. When the speaker phone is on, the volume can be controlled using the volume keys located on the side of the phone. To use the speaker phone: 1. Dial the desired phone number and wait for “Connected” to display on the phone. 2. Press the speaker phone button located on the side of the phone.
Section 2B Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section 䊳 Volume Settings 䊳 Ringer Types 䊳 Selecting Tone Length 䊳 Alert Notification 䊳 Silent Mode 䊳 Changing the Greeting 䊳 Changing the Backlight Settings 䊳 Changing the Display Screen 䊳 Screen Savers 䊳 Changing the Contrast T his section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your requirements. Take a few moments to review these options and add or adjust the settings that are right for you.
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings To adjust the ringer or key beep volume: for Main Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Ringer Volume or 1. Press for Key Beep. Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in Standby mode or the earpiece volume during a call by using the volume keys on the side of your phone. Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual phone book entries, types of calls and types of messages.
8. Press the navigation button down and then left or right to select the desired Ringer. to Save to exit. 9. Press Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: 1. Press for Main Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Ringer Type. 5. Press for Messages. 6. Press for Voicemail or for Notification. 7. Press the navigation button left or right to select Ring Tones, Melodies, or Downloaded ringers. 8.
3. Press 4. Press for Sounds. for Alerts. 5. Press: for Minute Beep. for Service. 䊳 for Connect. 䊳 for Disconnect. 6. Select On or Off using the navigation key and press 䊳 䊳 to Save. Silent Mode There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phone’s Silent Mode allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. To change your phone’s Silent Mode: 1. Press for Main Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Ringer Volume. 5. Press for Calls. 6.
Changing the Greeting The greeting can be up to 14 characters and is displayed on the first line of your phone’s display screen in Standby mode. To change your greeting: for Main Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Display. 4. Press for Greeting. 5. Select Custom using the navigation key and press . 6. Press and hold to clear the existing greeting. 7. Use the numeric keypad to enter a new custom greeting. 8. Press to save and exit. 1.
Changing the Display Screen Your new PCS Phone offers options for what you see on the display screen while in idle mode. To change the power on or power off display image: for Main Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Display. 4. Press for Wall Paper. 5. Press for Local Image or for Download images. 6. Press the navigation key left or right to display Aquarium, World Time, Launch Pad, or Digital Clock. 7. Press to Save. 1.
Launch Pad Settings The launch pad or navigation key automatically launches programs in idle mode depending on which way the button is pressed. The default setting is: 䊳 Up - Messaging 䊳 Down - Phone Book 䊳 Left - Scheduler 䊳 Right - Browser The navigation key can also be customized to launch different applications. To modify the default settings: 1. Press for Main Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Others. 4. Press for Launch Pad. 5. Press: 䊳 for Up Key. 䊳 for Down Key. 䊳 for Right Key.
6. Press for Wallpaper. Changing the Contrast To adjust the contrast on the phone’s display: for Main Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Display. 4. Press for Contrast. 5. Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired contrast. 6. Press to Save. 1.
Section 2C Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section 䊳 Accessing the Security Menu 䊳 Locking Your Phone 䊳 Unlocking Your Phone 䊳 Using Special Numbers 䊳 Security Features for PCS VisionSM B y using the security setting on your PCS Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. With several options available, you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs.
Accessing the Security Menu You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: for Main Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Security. 4. Enter your lock code. 5. The security menu is displayed. 1. Press Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call PCS Customer Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: 1. From the Security menu, press for Change Lock. 2. Enter your new lock code and press . 3. Re-enter your new lock code and press . Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. To place an outgoing call in lock mode: To call an emergency number, special number or PCS Customer Solutions, enter the phone number and press . 䊳 To place normal outgoing calls, press to display the lock code screen.
5. Press for Outgoing Call. 6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Allow All, PBook Only, or Special# Only and Press . Using Special Numbers You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your Internal Phone Book entries. You can make and receive calls from special numbers even when your phone is locked. To add or replace a special number: 1. From the Security menu, press for Special #. 1. Select entry one, two, or three and press . 2. Enter the number using the keypad. 3.
Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Internal Phone Book, Call History, Scheduler and Messaging are not affected. To reset your phone: 1. From the Security menu, press 2. 3. 4. 5. for Reset Phone. Press the navigation key up and select Yes. Press . Press the navigation key up again to confirm and select Yes. Press to reset.
4. Press for Password Prompt. 5. Press the navigation key up or down to select Always Prompt or Never Ask. 6. Press . Signing In and Out of PCS Vision Services You can sign out of PCS Vision Services without turning off your phone, however you will not have access to all PCS Vision Services, including Web browsing and messaging. Signing out will avoid any charges associated with PCS Vision Services.
Section 2D Controlling Your Roaming Experience In This Section 䊳 Understanding Roaming 䊳 Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode 䊳 Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard R oaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Your new [single band/dual band/ tri-mode] PCS Phone works anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and allows you to roam on [analog and digital] networks virtually anywhere in the U.S.
Understanding Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and roaming. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone. Roaming Indicator Sprint Nationwide PCS Network Other Digital Networks Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
䊳 䊳 䊳 Though callers can leave voicemail messages while you are roaming, you will not receive notification until you return to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. While roaming, you should periodically check your voicemail box for new messages by dialing 1+area code+your PCS Phone Number. Press when you hear your greeting and enter your pass code at the prompt. There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and cloning) that exist with conventional analog services today.
Roaming Settings 䊳 Automatic: This setting seeks PCS Service. When PCS Service is 䊳 䊳 unavailable, it searches for an alternative system. Analog: This setting forces the phone to seek an analog roaming system. The previous setting is restored the next time the phone is turned on. Sprint PCS: This setting allows you to select the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network only and prevents roaming on other networks.
To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On: 1. From the main menu, dial the 11-digit number. (You can also initiate a call from the Internal Phone Book, Call History or (Sprint PCS Web Messages) and press . 2. A message is displayed indicating that roaming rate applies. Press to place the call. To Answer Incoming Roaming Calls With Call Guard On: Remember if the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls even if you have selected the Analog setting.
Section 2E Navigating Through Menus In This Section 䊳 Menu Navigation 䊳 Menu Structure 䊳 Viewing Menus T his section is a road map to using your PCS Phone. Every function and feature can be accessed through a menu. Take a few moments to learn your way around. You’ll find that it makes your phone easier to use.
Menu Navigation The navigation key on your PCS Phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down. As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. or by pressing the Select an option by highlighting it and pressing corresponding number on the numeric keypad.
Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram Menus let you check or change your phone settings. The following outline shows your phone’s menu structure. 1. Call History 1. Missed Calls 2. Outgoing Calls 3. Incoming Calls 4. Erase History 1. Missed Calls 2. Outgoing Calls 3. Incoming Calls 4. All Calls 2. Phone Book 1. Find 1. By Name 2. By Group 3. By Entry 2. Add New Entry 3. Group Setting 1. Family 2. Friends 3. Colleague 4. VIPs 4. My Phone # 5. Services 1. Account Info 2. Customer Care 3. Dir Assist 3.
4. Applications 1. Get New 6. Pictures 1. Camera 2. Album 7. Voicemail 1. Listen 2. Clear Icon 8. Voice Dial 1. Record 2. Review 3. Erase All 1. Yes 2. No 4. Set Active 1. Talk Only 2. Talk / Flip 9. Planner 1. Today 2. Scheduler 3. Task List 4. Memo Pad 5. Alarm 1. Alarm #1 2. Alarm #2 3. Alarm #3 6. Calculator 7. World Time 8. Countdown 0. Settings 1. Display 1. Menu Style 1. Camera 2. Nature 2. Wall Paper 1. Local Image 1. Digital Clock 2. Aquarium 3. Launch Pad 4. World Time 2. Download 3.
2. 30 seconds 3. 8 seconds 4. Always Off 5. Contrast 2. Sounds 1. Ringer Volume 1. Calls 1. Off 2. Vibrate 3. 1-Beep 4. Level 1-8 5. High + Vibrate 2. Messages 1. Off 2. Vibrate 3. 1-Beep 4. Level 1-8 5. High+Vibrate 3. Alarms 1. Off 2. Level 1-8 2. Ringer Type 1. Voice Calls 1. With Caller ID 2. No Caller ID 2. Messages 1. Voicemail 2. Notification 3. Schedule 3. Alerts 1. Minute Beep 1. On 2. Off 2. Service 1. On 2. Off 3. Connect 1. On 2. Off 4. Disconnect 1. On 2. Off 4. Roam Ringer 1. Normal 2.
1. Sign In 1. Connect 2. Always Auto-connect 3. Don’t Connect 2. Password 1. AlwaysPrmpt 2. Never Ask 3. Net Guard 1. On 2. Off 4. Edit Home URL 4. Roaming 1. Set Mode 1. Automatic 2. Analog 3. Sprint PCS 2. Call Guard 1. On 2. Off 5. Location 1. Settings 1. On 2. Off 6. Messaging 1. Applications 1. Yes 2. No 2. Browser 1. Yes 2. No 7. Security 1. Lock Phone 1. Unlocked 2. On Power-Up 3. Lock Now 2. Change Lock 3. Special # 1. Empty 2. Empty 3. Empty 4. Erase Pbook 1. Yes 2. No 5. Erase Content 1. Yes 2.
9. Others 1. Launch Pad 1. Up Key 1. Phone Book 2. Voice Dial 3. Scheduler 4. Ringer Type 5. Downloads 6. Displays 7. Alarm 8. Calculator 9. Browser 10. Messaging 2. Down Key 1. Phone Book 2. Voice Dial 3. Scheduler 4. Ringer Type 5. Downloads 6. Displays 7. Alarm 8. Calculator 9. Browser 10. Messaging 3. Left Key 1. Phone Book 2. Voice Dial 3. Scheduler 4. Ringer Type 5. Downloads 6. Displays 7. Alarm 8. Calculator 9. Browser 10. Messaging 4. Right Key 1. Phone Book 2. Voice Dial 3. Scheduler 4.
4. Auto Answer 1. Yes 2. No 5. Language 1. English 2. Español 0. Phone Info *.
Section 2F Managing Call History In This Section 䊳 Message Types 䊳 New Message Alerts 䊳 Message Options T he Call History helps you manage your time more effectively. It keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your PCS Phone and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History.
Viewing History You’ll find your Call History invaluable. It is a list of the last 10 phone numbers or Internal Phone Book entries for calls you placed, accepted or missed. Call History makes re-dialing 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.
Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: for Main Menu. 2. Press for Call History. 3. Highlight the desired entry in the Missed, Outgoing, or Incoming call history and press . 4. Press to dial the number. 1. Press Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No ID or Restricted. Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your PCS Phone can store up to 250 Internal Phone Book entries.
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by following these steps: 1. Press for Main Menu. 2. Press for Call History. 3. Highlight the desired entry in the Missed, Outgoing, or Incoming call . history and press 4. Press to Prepend the number. 5. Enter the desired numbers using the keypad. 6. Press to call.
Section 2G Using the Internal Phone Book In This Section 䊳 Internal Phone Book Entry Options 䊳 Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry 䊳 Finding Internal Phone Book Entries 䊳 Selecting a Ringer Type 䊳 Dialing PCS Services N ow you know the basics that help make it easier to stay in touch with people and information. This section helps you make the most of your contacts and use your time more efficiently when you are trying to connect with the important people in your life.
Internal Phone Book Entry Options When you display an Internal Phone Book entry, the following options are displayed when you press . To select an option, highlight it and or press the corresponding number on the keypad. press 䊳 Talk to dial the phone number. (If you are roaming and have Call Guard activated, press to complete the call.) See "To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:" on page 46) 䊳 Edit allows you to modify or add information to the entry.
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input To enter characters using T9 Text Input, select the T9 (English) mode. T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word. (The word may change as you type.) If the desired word does not display after you have entered all the to cycle through additional word selections. To accept letters, press a word and insert a space, press . If you make a mistake, press to erase a single character.
Note: If you press and hold a numeric key for a few seconds, it will automatically display the number. Entering Symbols and Numbers To enter symbols, select the Symbol mode. To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display. To enter numbers, select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry Your PCS Phone can store up to 250 Internal Phone number entries.
Finding Internal Phone Book Entries There are several ways to display your Internal Phone Book entries. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Internal Phone Book menu. Finding Names You can review all the entries stored in your Internal Phone Book or find an entry quickly by following these simple steps: 1. Press for Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find. 4. Press the navigation key left or right to search by Name, Entry, or Group. 5.
Adding a Phone Number to an Internal Phone Book Entry To add a phone number to an entry: for Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find. 4. Select the desired entry and press . 5. Press to edit the entry. 6. Press the navigation key down until the desired label is selected and press to edit. 7. Enter the phone number using the keypad and press . 8. Press to Save. 9. Press to confirm. 1. Press Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry’s Phone Number To edit an entry’s phone number: 1.
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to an Internal Phone Book entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. To select a ringer type for an entry: for Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find. 4. Select the desired entry and press . 5. Press to edit the entry. 6. Press the navigation key down until Name Ringer is selected and press to edit. 7. Press the navigation key to the right and highlight the desired Ringer Category. 8.
8. Press to confirm. To make an entry public: 1. Press for Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find. 4. Select the desired entry and press . 5. Press to edit the entry. 6. Enter the lock code. 7. Press the navigation key down until Secret is selected. 8. Press the navigation key left or right until Off is displayed in the Secret field and press to Save. 9. Press to confirm.
Section 2H Personal Organizer In This Section 䊳 Adding an Event to the Scheduler 䊳 Event Alerts 䊳 Viewing Events and Event Options 䊳 Using the Calculator 䊳 Games Y our PCS Phone has been equipped with several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle. These features turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules and commitments. It takes productivity to a whole new level.
Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press for for Main Menu. for Planner. Scheduler. Tip: Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through the Scheduler calendar. 4. Press 5. 6. 7. 8. 䊳 䊳 䊳 䊳 䊳 9. for Add New. Enter the event description using the keypad and press . Enter the Start Time and Date using the keypad. Press for AM and for PM.
6. Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired ringer category. 7. Press the navigation key down and then left or right to select the desired ringer or melody. 8. Press to Save. Event Alert Menu When you have an event scheduled with the alarm option set, your phone alerts you and displays the following options: 䊳 The Alarm icon. 䊳 LED light flashes. 䊳 Plays melody ringer or vibrates. Viewing Events and Event Options To view your scheduled events: add an event: 1. Press for Main Menu. 2.
Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu If you are viewing the Scheduler menu and wish to go to the Scheduler menu for today’s date: 䊳 From the Scheduler menu, highlight the current date and press . Purging Events To delete events scheduled for a specific time and date: 1. Press for Main Menu. 2. Press for Planner. 3. Press for Scheduler. 4. Highlight the desired day of the event being deleted. 5. Press for View. 6. Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired event. 7. Press to Erase the event. 8.
4. Enter a number with the keypad. (Press to insert a decimal to make the number negative or positive.) point and/or 5. Press the navigation key: 䊳 䊳 䊳 䊳 Left - Subtract Right - Multiply Up - Add Down - Divide 6. Enter the next number using the keypad. Note: For more complex equations, enter all the numbers and mathematical signs before pressing OK. 7. Press to view the results.
4. If there are no existing countdowns, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed. If there is already a countdown entered, for Add New. press 5. Enter a name using the keypad and press . 6. Enter the future time and date values and press to save. To view a countdown: for Main Menu. 2. Press for Planner. 3. Press for Countdown. 4. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired . countdown and press 1.
Section 2I Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section 䊳 Using Voice-Activated Dialing 䊳 Recording Memos T his section explains the features associated with your phone’s Voice Services. The easy-to-follow instructions explain how to make calls and record memos.
Using Voice-Activated Dialing In addition to PCS Voice CommandSM (See page 109), you can use Name Dialing to dial a person from your PCS phone simply by saying a name. Before you can use Name Dialing, you must record the names you want to use. You can record and store up to 10 names for Name Dialing. Tips for recording names 䊳 Record names in a quiet area. 䊳 Choose a name that is not too long or short. 䊳 Speak clearly and distinctly when you record. 䊳 Avoid recording names that sound alike.
In some cases, the phone might ask you to repeat a name. If, after you repeat the name, the phone still doesn't understand, make sure that you have previously recorded the name. In the event that the phone cannot recognize the name, it will say "Sorry, no match found," and will not place a call. To review the names you have recorded: for Voice Dial. 2. Press for Review. The phone displays a list of the recorded numbers or names. 3. Press .
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Section 3A PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section 䊳 Using Voicemail 䊳 Using Caller ID 䊳 Responding to Call Waiting 䊳 Three-Way Calling 䊳 Forwarding Your Calls N ow that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your PCS Service.
Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your PCS Phone is activated. To set up voicemail: 1. Press and hold . 2.
New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voicemail message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail. To call your voicemail, press . To display your Missed Log, press . Important: When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages. It is recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your PCS Phone Number. When your voicemail answers, press and enter your pass code.
Voicemail Options Your PCS Phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers. 1. Press and hold to access your voicemail. 2. Following the system prompts, press to change your Personal Options. 3. Press for Administrative Options. 4. Press for Group Distribution Lists. 5. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename or delete group lists.
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other PCS Voicemail customers. 1. After listening to a message, press . 2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. 3. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction and forward the voice message. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Receive confirmation that your voice message has been listened to when you send, forward or reply to a message to other PCS customers. 1.
Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the icon after you have checked your voice and text messages. To clear the icon from the display screen: 1. Press for Main Menu. 2. Press for Voicemail. 3. Press for Clear Icon Using Caller ID Caller ID lets you know who’s calling by displaying the number of the person calling when your phone rings. Similarly, if you call someone who has this feature, your phone number displays on their phone.
Responding to Call Waiting Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls while you’re on a call by sounding one beep. The display screen informs you that a call is coming in and shows the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode). 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. 䊳 To switch back to the first caller, press again.
Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone with Call Forwarding activated. To Activate Call Forwarding 1. Press . 2. Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded. 3. Press . You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding. To Deactivate Call Forwarding 1. Press 2. Press . .
Section 3B SM PCS Vision In This Section 䊳 Web 䊳 Messaging 䊳 Pictures 䊳 Ringers 䊳 Screen Savers 䊳 Games 䊳 PCS Business ConnectionSM CS VisionSM brings you clarity you can see and hear, with enhanced, always-on mobile multimedia capabilities like email, pictures and games that are easy to learn and use. This rich, colorful graphic experience will be visually comparable to your home or office computer. It's a revolutionary way to look at wireless.
Browsing the Web on Your Phone Launching the Web To launch the Web: 䊳 From the phone’s main menu, highlight Web and press . Your User Name When you buy a PCS Phone and sign up for service, you're automatically assigned a user name. Then, when you use PCS Vision Services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. The user name is also useful as an address for email and instant messaging, as a way to personalize Internet services, and as an online virtual identity.
Net Guard When first connecting to the Internet, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. It helps you avoid accidental connections. To change your Net Guard settings: 1. Press for Main Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Internet. 4. Press for Net Guard. 5. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight: 䊳 On to make the Net Guard appear when connecting to the Internet. 䊳 Off to connect to the Internet without Net Guard. 6. Press to select.
To select a softkey: Press the navigation key left or right to highlight the desired softkey, then press . 䊳 Scrolling As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Web sites. 䊳 Press the navigation key to scroll line by line, or press the volume key to scroll one page at a time. Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys, you can start navigating Web sites.
Tip: The tenth item in a numbered list may be selected by pressing the key on your phone’s keypad, even though the number 0 doesn’t appear on the screen. Going Back 䊳 To go back one page, press the key on your phone. Note that the key is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) at times when you are entering text. Going Home 䊳 To return to the Home Page, highlight the Home softkey and press , or highlight the Home icon at the top of the display screen.
Accessing a Bookmark To access a bookmark: 1. Press for View Bookmarks. 2. Press the navigation key down to highlight the desired bookmark and press . Deleting a Bookmark 1. Press 2. 3. 4. 5. for View Bookmarks. Press the navigation key down to highlight the desired bookmark. Press the Delete softkey by pressing . Press to confirm. Press to return to the web. Reloading a Web Page 䊳 To reload (refresh) the current Web page, press Refresh.
Setting Up a Web Connection Getting Started Your PCS Phone allows you to connect to a laptop PC to send and receive email, access the Internet or your company’s network and more, without searching for a wall-mounted telephone jack. In just three steps, you can use your connectivity: 1. First, you’ll need a PCS Connection Kit (sold separately). 2. Connect your laptop PC to your PCS Phone by using the USB data cable. 3.
Messaging Now you can send and receive email and instant messages, as well as chat on select PCS Phones. With chat, you can have a conversation without talking. Join in a Web-based chat room to exchange information on a specific topic or read conversations that others have posted -- even launch a one-on-one chat for a more in-depth conversation. Message Types There are many types of PCS Text Messaging available on your phone. (PCS Voicemail provides voicemail-to-mailbox messaging.
3. Where indicated on the site, input your 10-digit PCS Phone Number followed by “@messaging.sprintpcs.com.” For example: 5551234567@messaging.sprintpcs.com. Upon completing the registration process, you should begin receiving updates on your PCS Phone as requested. PCS Short Mail Using PCS Short Mail With PCS Short Mail, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your Internet-ready PCS Phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you.
To read a PCS Short Mail message: 1. When you receive a short mail message, you will see a text message and “New ‘Short Mail’. View it now?” on your display screen. 2. Launch the browser and select the Messaging folder. 3. Scroll to the new short mail message and press . Unread short mail messages will be marked with an asterisk (*). Select a marked message and press again to read the message.
Email Using PCS Email With PCS Email, you can set up an account at no additional charge and perform many of the typical email functions from your PCS Phone that you can from your personal computer. You can manage your PCS Email Account from your PCS Phone or personal computer at www.sprintpcs.com. You can also access other select email providers from the Web. Accessing PCS Email Messages To access PCS Email Messages: 1. From the Web home page, select the Messaging and press . 2.
6. Select Send and press when your message is ready to be delivered. Chat PCS VisionSM gives you the ability to join wireless chat rooms from your PCS Phone. Send messages including text and icons to many chat room participants or launch one-on-one (private) chat rooms. To access a chat room from the browser: 1. Press to launch the browser. 2. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight Messaging and . press 3. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight Message Chat and press . 4.
To set up a private chat room: and highlight 1-->1. Press 2. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the available . chatters in the room and press 3. Press to highlight OK and press . 4. Confirm connection with other user. 5. Enter messages using the keypad. 1. Press Note: You can also download and use a Java-based chat client on your PCS Phone.
Pictures Your phone gives you the ability to capture images, view images using the phone's display and instantly send images to your friends and family. It's as easy to use as a traditional point and click camera. Besides sending your pictures to friends and family, you can also send them to a photosharing site for storage, upload pictures to a personal Web site, or send images to a site for printing.
Accessing the Site From Your Desktop Computer 1. Log on to your computer and launch the Internet. 2. Go to photos.sprintpcs.com. 3. You will need to register in order to view the Web site.
Ringers To download an available ringer to your phone: for Downloads. 2. Press for Ringers. 3. Press for Get New. 4. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired ringer and press . 1. Press Assigning Downloaded Ringers Downloaded ringers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available through the Settings menu.
Purchasing Ringers You can purchase ringers on your phone or through www.sprintpcs.com. To purchase a ringer from your phone: 1. Highlight an item in the Ringers menu and press to select it. 2. If you have purchased a ringer before, proceed to Step 3. If you have not previously purchased a ringer, you will be prompted to enter your account password and create your purchasing profile. 3.
Screen Savers Downloading Screen Savers To download an available screen saver to your phone: 1. Press for Downloads. 2. Press for Screen Savers. 3. Press for Get New. 4. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired screen saver . and press Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers Downloaded screen savers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available through the Settings menu.
Purchasing Screen Savers You can purchase screen savers on your phone or through www.sprintpcs.com. To purchase a screen saver from your phone: 1. Highlight an item in the Screen Savers menu and press to select it. 2. If you have purchased a screen saver before, proceed to Step 3. If you have not purchased a screen saver, you will be prompted to enter your account password and create your purchasing profile. 3.
Games You can play a variety of entertaining and graphically-rich games on your PCS Phone. New games are easy to download and play. Accessing Games You can access games on your phone or through www.sprintpcs.com. (For details on purchasing options, consult your PCS Service Plan.) To access a game from your phone: 1. Press for Downloads. 2. Press for Games. 3. Press for Get New. 4.
PCS Business ConnectionSM Personal Edition PCS Business ConnectionSM Personal Edition is designed to offer secure wireless access to both Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes. PCS Business Connection Personal Edition delivers the following features: 䊳 Business email access: Read, reply to, forward, delete and compose your company email. 䊳 Company directory and contacts: Search, view, call, and email contacts from your company's directory. Do all this and add/edit your personal contacts.
PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for PCS Vision Service? Your user name (for example, bsmith001@sprintpcs.com) will display on your phone's display screen. How do I sign-in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to PCS Vision Services when you turn on your phone. How do I know when my phone is connected to PCS Vision Services? Your phone automatically connects when PCS Vision Service is used or an incoming message arrives. Your phone will also display the icon.
Section 3C SM PCS Voice Command In This Section 䊳 PCS Voice CommandSM W ith Sprint, the first wireless provider to offer innovative PCS Voice Command technology, reaching your friends, family, co-workers and teammates has never been easier – especially when you’re on the go. You can even listen to Web-based information such as news, stock quotes, weather, sports and much more. Your voice does it all with PCS Voice Command.
Getting Started With PCS Voice Command With PCS Voice Command: You can store all your contact’s phone numbers, so you can simply say the name of the person you want to call. 䊳 There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize voicemail passwords or try to dial while you’re driving. 䊳 You can call anyone in your address book – even if you don’t remember their phone number.
䊳 Call Directory Assistance: If you don’t have a computer or Internet access handy, you can have PCS Directory Assistance look up phone numbers for you and automatically add them to your address book. Just say, “Call operator,” and we’ll add two names and numbers to your address book for our standard directory assistance charge. Making a Call With PCS Voice Command 1. Once you’ve signed up for PCS Voice Command and created your address book, all you do is press .
Section 4 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information Section 4 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information 111
4A Safety In This Section 䊳 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception 䊳 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 䊳 Caring for the Battery 䊳 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice P art of getting the most out of your PCS Phone is knowing where and how it works at optimum efficiency. This section outlines performance and safety guidelines that ensure you experience the full quality that your PCS Phone was designed to give you.
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception.
Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. 䊳 Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder. 䊳 Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone’s antenna. 䊳 Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged. 䊳 Speak directly into the mouthpiece. 䊳 Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills.
䊳 䊳 䊳 䊳 䊳 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when stationary or before pulling into traffic. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your attention from the road. Dial to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your wireless phone. Use your phone to help others in emergencies. Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless number when necessary. Tip: Purchase an optional Hands-Free Car Kit.
Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air. Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off your phone when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating that two-way radios should be turned off.
Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. 䊳 Use only Sprint-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage. 䊳 In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C).
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone emits. All phone models are tested at their highest value in strict laboratory settings.
Owner’s Record The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: PCS Phone [SPH-N400] Serial No.
Section 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section 䊳 T Manufacturer’s Warranty his section contains the manufacturer’s warranty for your PCS Phone. For information about the Terms and Conditions of your PCS Service, please see the Start Here guide included with your phone. For the most recent version of the Terms and Conditions, please visit www.sprintpcs.com.
Manufacturer’s Warranty What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P.
defective Product. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG's sole option, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or components when repairing any Product or replace Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new Product. Repaired/replaced leather cases, pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of ninety (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Product will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days, whichever is longer.
OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE) OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE/PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
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A Activating Your Phone 10 Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings 29 Airplane Mode 33 Alert Menu 69 Alert Notification 30 Answering Calls 24 B Backlight Time Length - Changing 32 Battery Capacity 21 Charging 22 Installation 21 Battery - Caring for 117 Battery - Removing 21 Battery - Using 21 Business Connection 106 C Calculator 70 Call Forwarding 85 Call Guard 45 Call Waiting 84 Caller ID 83 Character Input Mode - Selecting 60 Chat 97 Contrast - Changing 35 Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 28 Customer Servi
Display Screen - Changing 33 E Email 96 Email - Accessing 96 Email - Composing 96 Emergency Numbers 25 End-of-Call Options 26 Erase Content 39 Events - Erasing 69 Events - Purging 70 Events - Viewing 69 F Features of Your N400 19 Front View of Phone 15 G Games 105 Getting Help 11 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service 10 Greeting - Changing 32 H History - Erasing 58 History - Making a Call 57 History - Options 56 History - Prepending a Phone Number 58 History - Saving a Phone Number 57 History - Viewing 56
Locking Your Phone 37 M Making and Answering Calls 23 Manufacturer’s Warranty 121 Menu Diagram 49 Menu Navigation 48 Menu Structure 48 Menus - Viewing 49 Message Types 93 Messages - Erasing 93 Messaging 93 Missed Call Notification 24 N Navigating 47 Navigating Menus 48 P PCS Messages 93 PCS Vision 86 Phone Book 59 Phone Book - Adding a Phone Number 64 Phone Book - Secret 65 Phone Number - Displaying 23 Pictures 99 R Reset Camera 40 Resetting Your Phone 40 Restricting Calls 38 Ringer Type - Selecting 65 Ring
Analog Networks 43 Other Digital Networks 43 Roam Mode 44 S Safety 112 Scheduler - Adding an Event 68 Scheduler - Alerts 68 Screen Savers 34, 103 Security - Setting 36 Security Features - PCS Vision 40 Security Menu 37 Service Features 78 Setting Up Service 9 Setting Up Your Voicemail 11 Short Mail 94 Silent Mode 31 Speaker Phone 27 Special Numbers 39 Sprint PCS Services Customer Service Solutions 12 Directory Assistance 12 Operator Services 12 Symbols and Numbers - Entering 62 T T9 Text Input 61 Three-Way
Voice Command - Creating an Address Book 109 Voice Command - Making a Call 110 Voice Dial Tags - Erasing 75 Voice Services 73 Voice-Activated Dialing 74 Voicemail Setting Up 11 Voicemail - Clearing the message icon 83 Voicemail - Message Alerts 80 Voicemail - Options 81 Voicemail - Retrieving 80 Voicemail - Setting up 79 Voicemail Notification 79 W Web - Browsing 87 Web - Net Guard 88 Web - Setting up a Web Connection 92 Y Your PCS Phone The Basics 14
