Sprint CDM-120 User manual

Phone Guide
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Sprint PCSPhone CDM-120

Table of Contents
Welcometo Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Your Phone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Getting StartedWith Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting UpYourVoicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Sprint PCS Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Section 2: Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2A. Your Phone:The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
FrontView ofYourPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Features ofYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
TurningYour Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
UsingYour Phone’s Batteryand Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
NavigatingThrough Phone Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
DisplayingYour Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
EnteringText . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
2B. ControllingYour Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
DisplaySettings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Text Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

2C. SettingYour Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
UsingYour Phone’s LockFeature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Erasing the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Erasing the Messages List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Erasing theVoice Memo List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
ResettingYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
2D. ControllingYour Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
SettingYour Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Roaming Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
2E. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
CallHistory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Making a Call FromCallHistory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Savinga Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Prependinga Phone NumberFrom Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
2F. Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
FindingContacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Selecting a RingerType for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
GroupSetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
My Phone # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Dialing Sprint PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

2G. Usingthe Phone’sTools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
UsingYour Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
UsingYour Phone’s Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
UsingYour Phone’s CountdownTimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
UsingYour Phone’s Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
UsingYour Phone’s World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
UsingYour Phone’s StopWatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
UsingYour Phone’s Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
UsingYour Phone’s Conversion Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
UsingYour Phone’s Fun & Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
2H. UsingYour Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
UsingVoice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
ManagingVoice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
3A. Sprint PCS Service Features:The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
UsingVoicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Using SMSText Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Responding to CallWaiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Making aThree-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
3B. Sprint PCSVoice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Getting Started With Sprint PCSVoice Command . . . . . . . . . .120
CreatingYour Own AddressBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Making a Call with Sprint PCSVoice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCSVoice Command . . . .126
Section 4: SafetyandWarranty Information . . . . . . . .127
4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access toYour Phone . . . . . . . . . .129
UsingYour PhoneWith a Hearing Aid Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Caringfor the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Radiofrequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
4B. Manufacturer’sWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Manufacturer’sWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Welcome to Sprint
Sprint iscommittedtobringing youthebest wireless
technology available.We built our complete, nationwide
network from the ground up, so all your services
- whether
it’s Voicemail or Caller ID
- will work the same wherever you
go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your
new phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. It’s
all right here
- from setting up your account to using your
phone’s most advanced features.
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.
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Introduction
This PhoneGuide 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 Phone
Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features
Section 4: Safety andWarranty 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.TheTable 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 theTable of Contents and go directly to
that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you’ll
be ready to use your phone in no time.
Phone Guide Note: Due to updates in phone software, this printed guide
may not be the most current version for your phone.Visit www.sprint.com
and sign on to MyPCS to access the most recent version of the phone guide.
WARNING: Please refer to the Important Safety Information section on
page 128 to learn about information that will help you safely use your
phone. Failure to read and follow the Important Safety Information in
this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property
damage.

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Your Phone’s Menu
The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For
more information about using your phone’s menus, see
"NavigatingThrough Phone Menus" on page 21.
1. Call History
1. Outgoing Calls
2. Incoming Calls
3. Missed Calls
4. Recent Calls
5. Erase Calls 1. Outgoing/2. Incoming/3. Missed/4. All
2. Contacts
1. Find Name
2. Add New Entry
3. Speed Dial #’s
4. Group Setting
5. My Phone #
6. Services 1. Customer Care/2. Directory/
3. Account Info./4. Sprint Operator/
5. Voice Command
3. Messaging
1. Send Message
2. Inbox
3. Outbox
4. Drafts
5. Voicemail 1. Call Voicemail/2. Details/3. Clear Icon
4. Tools
1. Voice 1. Voice Memo/2. Voice Command
2. Alarm Clock
3. Schedule
4. Countdown
5. Memo Pad
6. World Time
7. Stop Watch
8. Calculator
9. Convert Unit
0. Fun & Games1. Board Mania/2. Ace of Aces

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5. Settings
1. Sounds
1. Ringer Type
1. Voice Calls
2. Messaging
3. Voicemail
4. Alarms
5. Roaming Ringer
2. Volume
1. Ringer
2. Speakerphone
3. Receiver
4. Headset
5. Key Beep
6. Advanced
3. Alerts
1. Minute Beep
2. Connect Tone
3. Service Tone
4. Fade Tone
4. Tone Length (Normal/Long)
2. Display
1. Screensaver
2. Backlight
1. Main Display
2. Keypad
3. Greeting
4. Contrast
5. Menu Style
3. Messaging
1. Notification
2. Priority
3. Callback #
4. Preset Msg.
5. Signature
6. Auto Erase
4. Roaming
1. Set Mode
2. Call Guard
3. Help
5. Location

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6. Security
1. Lock Phone
2. Change Lock Code
3. Special #’s
4. Limit Use
5. Erase Contacts
6. Erase Message
7. Erase Voice Memo
8. Default Settings
9. Reset Phone
7. Text Entry
1. Auto-Capital
2. Auto-Space
3. My Words
4. Input Language
5. T9 Settings
6. Help
8. Others
1. Abbrev. Dial
2. Contacts Match
3. Answer Mode
4. Auto Answer
5. Language
6. TTY
7. Headset Only
9. Phone Info
1. Phone Number
2. Help
3. Version
4. Advanced

Getting Started
Section 1

2 Section 1A: Setting Up Service
Section 1A
Setting Up Service
In This Section
Getting StartedWithSprint PCS Service (page 3)
SettingUpYourVoicemail (page 4)
Sprint PCSAccount Passwords (page 5)
GettingHelp (page 6)
Settingup serviceon yournewphone isquick and easy.This
section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock
your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and
contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3
GettingStartedWith Sprint PCS Service
DeterminingifYourPhoneisAlreadyActivated
If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably
activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your
phone in the mail, it probably has been activated; all you need
to do is unlock it.
If your phone is not activated, please refer to the activation
card included with your phone.
UnlockingYour Phone
To unlockyourphone, followtheseeasy steps:
1. Press and hold to turn the phone on.
2. Press Unlock ().
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 wireless phone number or try 0000 or NATL
(6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-
4PCS(4727).
Setting Up Service

4 Section 1A: Setting Up Service
SettingUpYour Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically
transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off.Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail
and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
To set upyour voicemail:
1. From standby mode, press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your passcode
Record your name announcement
Record your greeting
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 passcode)
Voicemail Passcode
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account,
Sprint recommends you enable your voicemail passcode.
For more information about using your voicemail, see "Using
Voicemail" on page 103.

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 5
Sprint PCSAccount Passwords
As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your
personal account information, your voicemail account, and
your Sprint PCSVisionaccount.To ensure that no one else
has access to your information, you will need to create
passwords to protect your privacy.
Account Password
If you are the account owner, you’ll have an account password
to sign on to www.sprint.com and to use when calling Sprint
Customer Service. 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 bill for your
Sprint PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password at
www.sprint.com.
Voicemail Password
You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you
set up your voicemail. See "Setting UpYourVoicemail" on
page 103 for more information on your voicemail password.
Setting Up Service

6 Section 1A: Setting Up Service
GettingHelp
Visit www.sprint.com
You cango onlineto:
Access your account information
Check your minutes used (depending on your
Sprint PCS Service Plan)
View and pay your bill
Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS online
billing and automatic payment
Purchase accessories
Shop for the latest phones
View available service plans and options
Learn more about Sprint PCSVisionand other great
products like games, ringers, screen savers, and more
ReachingSprint Customer Service
You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:
Dial on your phone
Sign on to your account at www.sprint.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

Section 1A: Setting Up Service 7
ReceivingAutomatedInvoicingInformation
For your convenience, your phone gives you access to
invoicing information on your Sprint PCS account.This
information includes balance due, payment received,
invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the number of minutes
used since your last invoicing cycle.
To accessautomatedinvoicing information:
Press .
Note: This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
Sprint 411
Call from your phone and you’ll
have access to a variety of services and information through
Sprint 411, including residential, business, and government
listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions,
restaurant reservations, and major local event information.
You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the
operator can automatically connect your call at no additional
charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411 and you will be
billed for airtime.
To callSprint 411:
Press .
Setting Up Service

8 Section 1A: Setting Up Service
Sprint PCSOperatorServices
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 accessSprint PCSOperatorServices:
Press .
For more information or to see the latest in products and
services, visit us online at www.sprint.com.