LG MM-535 User manual

Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone
MM-535 by LG

Table of Contents
Welcome to Sprint i
Introduction ii
Section 1: Getting Started 1
1A Setting Up Service 2
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Sprint PCS Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Section 2:Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone 8
2A Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone:The Basics 9
Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Features of Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Missed Call Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Finding a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Dialing From the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Selecting a Character Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Entering Numbers, Symbols, and Smileys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
2B Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 29
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Ringer Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Selecting a Key Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Alert Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Silence All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Changing the Text Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Changing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Changing theTheme Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Changing the Clock Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Changing the Text Input Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Changing the Power Save mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Call Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Auto-Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Dialing Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Plus Code Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
2C Setting Your Phone’s Security 43
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Locking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Locking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Calling in Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Auto Key Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Erasing the the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Erasing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Unrestricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Net Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Updating Your Sprint PCS Vision Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
2D Controlling Your Roaming Experience 50
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
2E Navigating Through Menus 56
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
2F Managing Call History 61
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
2G Using Your Contacts 65
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Creating Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Secret Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Dialing Sprint PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
2H Personal Organizer 75
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Adding an Event to the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Event Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Event Alert Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Viewing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Erasing a Day’s Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Using Your Phone’s Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Mini SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Using EZ Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
2I Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 83
Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Making a Call Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Changing the Voice Dial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Erasing All Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Recording a Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Playing a Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Erasing Recorded Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
2J Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 87
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture MailSM Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Camera Mode Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Sharing Sprint PCS Picture MailSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail From Review/Share Mode . . . . . . . .93
Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail From Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Storing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
In Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Saved to Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
In Mini SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Online Albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Sharing Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Taking Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Taking a Video Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Storing Videos in My Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
In Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Saved to Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
In Mini SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Sharing Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
2K Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 108
Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Playing a Video or Audio Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Multimedia FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features 115
3A Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 116
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Voicemail Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
New Voicemail Message Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Voicemail Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Clearing the Message Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Voicemail Menu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Composing SMS Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Accessing SMS Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
3B Sprint PCS VisionSM 129
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Your User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Net Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Navigating the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Using Sprint PCS Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail From Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Accessing the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website From Your Computer . .137
Understanding Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Using Sprint PCS Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Accessing Sprint PCS Mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Composing Sprint PCS Mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Accessing Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Using Instant Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Accessing Instant Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Accessing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Accessing Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Accessing Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Using the Browser Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
3C Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM 155
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . .157

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information 158
4A Safety 159
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . .164
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
User’s Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
4B Terms & Conditions and Manufacturer’s Warranty 182
Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Index 203

Welcome to Sprint
Sprint has the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation.
Depend on it. We are committed to bringing you the best wireless
technology available. With Sprint, you get the most complete,
all-digital wireless network in the nation so all your services work
the same wherever you go on the network. We built our network
right from the start, so no matter where you are on the enhanced
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, all your services – whether it’s
Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS Picture Mail – will work
the same.
This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your
new Sprint PCS Vision Phone through simple, easy-to-follow
instructions. If you have already reviewed the Start Here to Activate
guide that was packaged with your new phone, then you're ready
to explore the advanced features outlined in this guide.
If you have not read your Start Here to Activate guide, go to
Section One – Getting Started. This section provides all the
information you need to quickly unlock your phone, set up your
voicemail, and much more. It also contains information on how to
contact Sprint if you have any questions about your service, wish
to check your account balance, or want to purchase additional
products or services.
Sprint is different. All your services work the same wherever you
go on the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation.
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint
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Introduction
This User's Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the
features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:
Section 1 Getting Started
Section 2 Understanding Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone
Section 3 Using Sprint PCS Service Features
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. The Table of Contents and Index will also
help you quickly locate specific information.
You'll get the most out of your phone if you read each section.
However, if you'd like to get right to a specific feature, simply
locate that section in the Table of Contents and click on the page
number to go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that
section, and you'll be ready to use your phone in no time.
Note You can view this guide online or print it to keep it on hand. If you're
viewing it online, simply click on a topic in the Table of Contents or Index
or on any page reference. The DF will automatically display the
appropriate page.
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Section 1
Getting Started

Section 1A
Setting Up Service
In This Section
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service
Setting Up Your Voicemail
Sprint PCS Account Passwords
Getting Help
Setting up service on your new Sprint PCS Vision Phone is quick
and easy.
This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up
your phone, unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish
passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS
Service.
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Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service
Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated
If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint Store,
it probably has already 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
To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:
1 Press and hold to turn the phone on.
2 Slide the phone open and select Unlock (right softkey).
3 Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes, the
code is not visible as you type.)
Tip If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either
your Social Security number or Sprint CS hone Number or try 0000. If
none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4 CS
(4727).
Note To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey
text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s
display screen. Softkey actions change according to the screen you’re
viewing and will not appear if there is no corresponding action
available.
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Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Vision 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 Sprint PCS Vision Phone is
activated.
To set up your voicemail:
1 Press and hold .
2 Follow the system prompts to:
Create your pass code
Record your greeting
Record your name announcement
Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch Message
Access (a feature that lets you access messages simply by
pressing and holding , bypassing the need for you to
enter your pass code)
For more information about using your voicemail, see
“Using Voicemail” on page 117.
Note The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas.
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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 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.sprintpcs.com and to use when calling Sprint Customer
Service. Your default account password is the last four digits of your
Social Security number. If you are not the account owner (if someone
else receives the invoice for your Sprint PCS Service), you can get a
sub-account password at www.sprintpcs.com.
Voicemail Password
You'll create your voicemail password (or pass code) when you set
up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on page 117 for
more information on your voicemail password.
Sprint PCS Vision Password
If you have a Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can set up a Sprint PCS
Vision Password. This optional password may be used to authorize
purchase of Premium Services content and to protect personal
information on multi-phone accounts.
For more information or to change your passwords, sign on to
www.sprintpcs.com or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS
(4727).
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Getting Help
Visit Our Website
You can get up-to-date information on Sprint PCS Services and
Options by signing onto our Website at www.sprintpcs.com.
When you visit us online, you can
Review coverage maps
Learn how to use voicemail
Access your account information
Purchase accessories
Add additional options to your service plan
Check out frequently asked questions
And more
Reaching Sprint Customer Service
You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:
Dial on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone
Sign on to your account at www.sprintpcs.com
Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers) or
1-888-788-4727 (Business customers)
Write to us at Sprint Customer Service, P.O. Box 8077,
London, KY 40742
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 the number of
minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. (Normal airtime usage
will apply.)
To access automated invoicing information:
Press .
Note This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
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Sprint PCS Directory Assistance
You have access to a variety of services and information through
Sprint PCS Directory Assistance, including residential, business, and
government listings; assistance with local or long-distance calls;
movie listings; and hotel, restaurant, shopping, and major local event
information. There is a per-call charge and you will be billed for
airtime.
To call Sprint PCS Directory Assistance:
Press .
Sprint PCS 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 PCS Operator Services:
Press .
For more information or to see the latest in products and services,
visit us online at www.sprintpcs.com.
Note Sprint CS Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
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Section 2
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone

Section 2A
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: The Basics
In This Section
Front View of Your Phone
Viewing the Display Screen
Features of Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
Displaying Your Phone Number
Making and Answering Calls
Entering Text
Your Sprint PCS Vision 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. This section will guide you
through the basic functions and calling features of your phone.
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Front View of Your Phone
Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone – The Basics 10
3. Softkey Buttons
2. Display Screen
4. Headset Jack
5. Volume Control
7. Voice Services
10. Accessory Jack
6. Talk Key 15. Navigation Key
16. One Touch Camera
Key
21. Earpiece
19. Mini SD Memory
Card Slot
1. Signal Srength
Indicator
20. Battery Srength
Indicator
14. End (Power)
13. OK/Camera
12. Microphone
8. Back (Clear)
9. Keypad
11. Charger Jack
18. Digital Camera Lens
17. Indicator Light