Samsung PM-A740 User manual

XJ19.09_LMa740_110304_D6
Sprint PCS VisionSM Picture Phone
PM-A740 by Samsung®

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 Picture Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Displaying Your Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Making and Answering Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Missed Call Notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Finding a Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Abbreviated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Dialing From Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three-Touch Speed Dialing. . . . . . . . . .29
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Selecting a Character Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Entering Numbers and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
2B.Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Sound Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Ringer Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Key Tone Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Selecting Tone Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Alert Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Application Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Silence All. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Display Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Changing the Text Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Changing the Display Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Location Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Airplane Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Shortcut Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Call Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Auto-Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
2C.Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Locking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Locking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Calling in Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Locking Phone Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Locking Voice Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Locking Sprint PCS Vision Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Erasing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Erasing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Erasing Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Resetting Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Resetting Your Picture Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Net Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Updating Your Sprint PCS Vision Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
2D.Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
2E.Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Menu Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
2F.Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Saving a Contact From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Erasing Call History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
2G.Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Adding a New Contact Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Finding Contact Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Adding a Phone Number to a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Dialing Sprint Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
2H.Personal Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Adding an Event to the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Event Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Viewing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Erasing a Day’s Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Erasing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Erasing All Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Playing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Countdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
2I. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Activating Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Using Digit Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Enabling/Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Adapting Digit Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Using Name Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Enabling/Disabling Name Dial Choice Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Using Name Lookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Enabling/Disabling Name Lookup Choice Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Phone Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Recording Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Reviewing and Erasing Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
2J.Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Camera Mode Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Sharing Sprint PCS Picture MailSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail From Review/Share Mode . . . . . . . . .117
Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail From Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Storing Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture MailSM Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
In Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Saved to Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Online Albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Managing Sprint PCS Picture MailSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Managing Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail From Your Phone . . . . . . . .123
Sharing Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Accessing Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features. . . . . . . . . . . 125
3A.Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Voicemail Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
New Voicemail Message Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Voicemail Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Clearing the Message Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Voicemail Menu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Composing SMS Text Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Accessing SMS Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
3B.Sprint PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Your User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Launching a Vision Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Net Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Vision Connection Status and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Navigating the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Accessing Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Accessing Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Accessing Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Accessing Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Using the Browser Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
3C.Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS
Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Section 4: Safety Guidelines and
Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
4A.Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
User’s Guide Proprietary Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
4B.Terms & Conditions and Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . 186
Terms and Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

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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 Guide to Activating
and Using Your Phone, 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 Guide to Activating and Using Your Phone,
go to Section One – Getting Started. This section provides all the
information you need to 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: Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone
Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features
Section 4: Safety Guidelines 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 PDF will automatically display the
appropriate page.

Getting Started
Section 1

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 2
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 Customer Service for assistance with your
Sprint PCS Service.

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service
Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated
If you purchased your phone at a Sprint PCS 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 Guide to Activating
and Using Your Phone included with your phone.
Unlocking Your Phone
To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:
1. Press to turn the phone on.
2. Select Unlock (right softkey).
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.
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 PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If
none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS
(4727).

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 4
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)
Note: The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas.
For more information about using your voicemail, see
“Using Voicemail” on page 127.

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 5
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 pays 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 4 for
more information on your voicemail password.
Sprint PCS Vision Password
If you have a Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can set up a 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).

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 6
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 ServiceSM
You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:
Dial on your Sprint PCS Phone
Sign on to your account at www.sprintpcs.com
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.

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 7
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 PCS Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate areas.

Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone
Section 2

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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 Picture 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 Picture 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.

Section 2A: Your PCS Vision Phone - The Basics 10
Front View of Your Phone

Section 2A: Your PCS Vision Phone - The Basics 11
Key Functions
1. Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and
the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone.
2. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal strength
by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the
signal strength.
3. Display Screen: This screen displays all the information needed
to operate your phone.
4. Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in an optional stereo headset
for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.
5. OK Key: Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts
the highlighted choice in the menu. If you press once in
standby mode, the Pictures menu is displayed. If you press and
hold, the camera is launched.
6. Left Softkey: This key is used to navigate through menus and
applications by selecting the choice available in the Left
Softkey Option on your display screen.
7. Volume Key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby
mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during a
call. The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to
navigate through the different menu options. To mute the
ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or
down.
8. TALK Key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby
mode, press the key once to access the Recent call log. If you
press and hold the key down, you will initiate the Voice
Recognition feature.
9. Voicemail Key: Press and hold to automatically dial your
voicemail.
10. Numeric Keypad: Use these keys 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 character
input type.
12. Power Interface Connector: The power interface connector is used
to plug in the charging accessories.

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13. Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used to connect
any available accessory cables to your phone.
14. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to hear you
clearly when you are speaking to them.
15. Space/Pound Key: Enters the pound [#] character for calling
features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space.
16. BACK Key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in
text entry mode. When in a menu, press to return to the
previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the
previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session.
17. END Key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few seconds
to turn your phone On or Off. While in the main menu, it
returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input.
When you receive an incoming call, press to enter silent mode
and mute the ringer.
18. Navigation Key: This key allows you to scroll through the phone
menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from
standby mode.
19. Right Softkey: This key is used to navigate through menus and
applications by selecting the choice available in the Right
Softkey Option on your display screen.
20. Camera Key: Allows you to launch the Camera with the press of
a button when the flip is open. When the flip is closed, you
can press and hold to launch the camera using the outside LCD
as a viewfinder.
21. Vibrate/Ringer Indicator: This icon indicates whether the ringer
is set to ring only, ring and vibrate, or vibrate only.
22. Battery Indicator: The battery indicator displays the amount of
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 no bars are displayed, the
phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty.
23. Position Location: This icon indicates that the position location
feature is active.