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Section 2:Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2A. Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone:The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2B. Controlling Your Phones Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
2C. Setting Your Phones Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
2E. Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
2F. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
2G. Using the Contacts Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
2I. Using Your Phones Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
2J. Using Sprint PCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
2K. Using Your Phones Built-in Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
2L. Using Your Phones Built-in Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Section 3:Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
3A. Sprint PCS Service Features:The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
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3C. Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 60
Section 4:Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information . .263
4B. Terms & Conditions and Manufacturers Warranty . . . . . . .287
Welcome to Sprint
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.
Introduction
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Section 1A
Setting Up Service
Getting Started With Sprint PCSService
Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated
UnlockingYour Phone
Setting Up Your Voicemail
Sprint PCSAccount Passwords
Account Password
Voicemail Password
Sprint PCS Vision Password
Getting Help
Visit Our Website
Reaching Sprint Customer Service
Receiving Automated Invoicing Information
Sprint PCS Directory Assistance
Sprint PCS Operator Services
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Section 2A
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: The Basics
Front View of Your Phone
Key Features
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Viewing the Display Screen
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Featuresof Your Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone
Changing the Faceplate
Removing and Installing the Faceplate
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
Turning Your Phone Off
Using Your Phones Battery and Charger
Battery Capacity
Installingthe Battery
Removingthe Battery
Chargingthe Battery
Using the Travel Charger
DisplayingYour Phone Number
Making and Answering Calls
Making Calls
DialingOptions
Answering Calls
Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled
Ending a Call
Using the Speakerphone
Changing the Ringer Volume
Adjusting Volume During a Conversation
Mutinga Call
Missed Call Notification
Calling EmergencyNumbers
In-Call Options
End-of-Call Options
Savinga Phone Number
Findinga Phone Number
Dialingand Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses
Making International Calls With Plus Code Dialing
DialingFrom the ContactsDirectory
Using Speed Dialing
Using Abbreviated Dialing
Entering Text
Selecting a Character Input Mode
Entering Characters Using T9 TextInput
Adding a Word to the T9 Database
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad
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depending on shift mode. You can change the shift mode by pressing .
In Spanish mode,characters scroll in the following order:
Entering Symbols,Numbers,Preset Suffixes, Smileys,and Emoticons
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Section 2B
Controlling Your Phones Settings
Sound Settings
Ringer Types
Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls
Selecting Ringer Types for Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls
Selecting Ringer Types for Voicemail,Messages,or Calendar/Alarm
Selecting a Tone Length
Setting a Start-up/Power-off Tone
Using Voice Prompt
Setting Up Key Press Echo
Adjusting the Phones Volume Settings
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Alert Notification
Silence All
Display Settings
Changing the Text Greeting
Changing the Backlight Time Length
Changing the Display ScreenAnimation
Changing the Display for Incoming Calls
Changing the Display for Area Name
Changing the Display for Standby Mode
Changing the Screen Saver
Changing the Phones Menu Style
Changing the Display for My Buddy
Changing the Background
Changing the Font Size
Location Settings
Airplane Mode
TTYUse With Sprint PCS Service
Phone Setup Options
Shortcut
Auto Answer Mode
Setting the Open/Close Flip Option
Setting Any Key Answer
Setting the Side Key Guard
Setting Abbreviated Dialing
Setting the Meeting Mode
Headset Mode
Setting Returnto Standby Mode
Sleep Mode
Setting Message Notification
Editing Preset Messages
Setting a Callback Number
Setting Your Signature
Display Language
Using the Mini-Flashlight
Section 2C
Setting Your Phones Security
Accessingthe Security Menu
Using Your Phones LockFeatures
Locking Your Phone
Unlocking Your Phone
Locking the Picture and Video Menu
Locking Voice Calls
Locking Sprint PCS Vision Services
Locking Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls
Changingthe Lock Code
Calling in Lock Mode
Restricting Calls
Using Special Numbers
Erasingthe Contacts Directory
ErasingAll Voice Tags
ErasingAll Downloads
ResettingYour Pictures Account
ResettingYour Phone
Resetting and Locking Your Phone Through SMS
Changing the Passcode
Security Feat ures for Sprint PCSVision
Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services
Section 2D
Controlling Your Roaming Experience
Understanding Roaming
Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen
Roaming on Other Digital Networks
Roaming on Analog Networks
Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming
SettingYour Phones Roam Mode
Set Mode
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard
Section 2E
Navigating Through Menus
Menu Navigation
Menu Structure
Selecting Menu Items
Backing Up Within a Menu
Shortcuts
Viewing the Menus
Menu Diagram
8. Settings
9. Tools/Extras
Section 2F
Managing Call History
ViewingHistory
Call History Options
Making a Call From Call History
Savinga Phone Number From Call History
Prependinga Phone Number From Call History
ErasingCall History
Section 2G
Using the Contacts Directory
Displaying the Contacts List
Addinga New Contacts Entry
Finding Contacts List Entries
Finding Names
Finding Speed Dial Numbers
FindingVoice Tags
Contacts List Entry Options
Addinga Phone Number to a Contacts Entry
Editing a Contacts Entrys Phone Number
Erasing a Contact Entry From the List
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers
Editing a Contacts Entry
Selecting a Ringer and Image Type for an Entry
SecretContacts Entries
Dialing Sprint PCS Services
Section 2H
Personal Organizer
Managing the Scheduler
Displaying Your Calendar
Setting Holidays
Using Your Phones Scheduler
Addingan Event to the Scheduler
Event Alerts
Event Alert Menu
Using the Call Alarm Feature
Addinga Call Alarmto the Scheduler
Call Alarm Alerts
Call Alarm Menu
Editingan Event or Call Alarm
Viewinga Future or Past Days Scheduled Events
Erasinga Days Events or Call Alarms
Using the To Do List
AddingTo DoList Items
Viewingthe To Do List
EditingTo Do List Items
Addinga To Do List Item to the Scheduler
DeletingItems From the To Do List
Viewing Memoryin Your Scheduler
Purging All Events,Call Alarms,or To Do List Items
Personal Information Management
Displaying Your User Address
Finding Icon Definitions
Displaying the VersionInformation
Displaying Advanced Information
Using Your Phones Tools
Using the Alarm Clock
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Using the Calculator
Using the World Clock
DownloadingFiles Through Sprint PCS Vision
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Confirming the Downloaded Data
Icon Indication
Downloaded Data Options
Selecting Download Settings
Type
Item
Icon (appears at the left side of the downloaded data)
Assigningthe Downloaded Data
Sortingthe Downloaded Data
Viewing the Downloaded Data Size
Viewing the MemorySpace
Erasingthe Downloaded Data
Section 2I
Using Your Phones Voice Services
Using Automatic Speech Recognition
ActivatingAutomatic Speech Recognition
Makinga Voice Call by Using ASR
Finding ContactsList Entries
Making a Call Using a Voice Tag
Programminga Voice Tag
ReviewingVoice Tags
Erasinga Voice Tag
Makinga Sprint PCS Ready Link Call by Using ASR
Using Digit Training
Phone StatusCommand
ASR HelpCommand
Managing Voice Memos
RecordingVoice Memos
ReviewingVoice Memos
ErasingVoice Memos
Setting Up Screen Call
ActivatingScreen Call
Selecting an Announcement for Screen Call
RecordingYour Name for a Pre-Recorded Announcement
Recordinga Customized Announcement
Reviewingan Announcement
Erasingan Announcement
Section 2J
Using Sprint PCS Ready Link
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Ready Link
SettingSprint PCS Ready Link Mode
PreparingYour Phone for Sprint PCS Ready Link Service
Ready Link Call Alerts
Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call
Displaying the Sprint PCS Ready Link List
Selecting Contacts List
Making a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call(1-to-1 Call)
Making a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call(Group Call)
Making a Sprint PCS Ready Link Callby Entering a Number
Missed Call Notification for Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls
Receivinga Sprint PCS Ready Link Call
Sprint PCS Ready Link Options
Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts
Copyingan Entry to Personal List or Personal Group List
Savinga Sprint PCS Ready Link Number
Findingan Entry in the Sprint PCS Ready Link List
Addinga New Contact to Your Personal List
Addinga New Group to Your Personal Group List
Editinga Contact in Your Personal List
Editing a Group in Your Personal Group List
ErasingReady Link List Entries
Erasing an Entry in Your Personal List or Personal Group List
Erasing a Sprint PCS Ready Link List
UpdatingYour Sprint PCS Ready Link Lists
Updating the Company Lists and Personal Lists
Managing Sprint PCS Ready Link Settings
Assigning Speed Dialing forSprint PCS Ready Link Entries
Restartingthe Sprint PCS Ready Link Service
Setting Ready Link Guard
Setting Ringer Typesfor Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls
Setting an Alert Notification for Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls
Setting the Speakerphonefor Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls
Setting the Default Viewof the Sprint PCS Ready Link List
Setting the Floor Displayof the Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls
Section 2K
Using Your Phones Built-in Camera
TakingPictures
Creating Your Sprint PCS PictureMailSM Password
Camera Mode Options
Setting the Flash
Setting the Self-timer
Taking Multiple Shots
Using the Zoom
Selecting Camera Settings
Setting the Shutter Sound
SettingAuto Delete
Viewing Your Cameras Status Area Display
Camera Status Area
(Viewfinder)
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StoringPictures in My Pictures
In Camera Folder
In Camera Folder Options
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thumbnail view (up to nine pictures per screen).
screen view without any icons and info bar.
Note:
In Camera Folder
Saved to Phone Folder
Saved to Phone Folder Options
Saved to Phone Folder
TakingVideos
Video Mode Options
Using the Zoom
Selecting Camcorder Settings
Setting the Cue Sound
Viewing Your Videos Status Area Display
Video Status Area
(Viewfinder)
StoringVideos in My Videos
In Camcorder Folder
In Camcorder Folder Options
thumbnail view (up to nine pictures per screen). Tip:
Note:
In Camcorder Folder
Saved to Phone Folder
Saved to Phone Folder Options
Saved to Phone Folder
Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail and Sprint PCS Video Mail
SendingPictures From the In Camera Folder
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SendingVideos From the In Camcorder Folder
Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail From Messaging
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Sending to Various Destinations
Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail
Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website
ManagingOnline Sprint PCS Picture MailFrom Your Phone
UploadingYour Pictures and Videos
DownloadingYour Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail
SendingOnline Sprint PCS Picture Mail
Accessing Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail Options From Your Phone
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Using Your Phones Built-in Media Player
Your Multimedia Channel Options
Accessing Your Media Players Channel Listings
Playinga Video or Audio Clip
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Multimedia Options
Multimedia FAQs
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Section 3A
Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics
Using Voicemail
Setting Up Your Voicemail
Voicemail Notification
New Voicemail Message Alerts
RetrievingYour Voicemail Messages
Using One-Touch Message Access
Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages
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Voicemail Options
Using Expert Mode
Setting Up Group Distribution Lists
Sprint PCS Callback
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request
Continue Recording
Clearing the Message Icon
Displaying Your Voicemail Details
Voicemail Menu Key
Using Caller ID
Responding to Call Waiting
Making a Three-Way Call
Using Call Forwarding
Section 3B
Sprint PCS Vision
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision
Your User Name
Updating Your User Name
Finding Your User Name
Launchinga Sprint PCS Vision Connection
The Sprint PCS Vision Home Page
Net Guard
Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators
Navigatingthe Web
Softkeys
Scrolling
Selecting
Going Back
Going Home
Multimedia
Using the Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Service
PurchasingMultimedia Channels
Playingan Audio or Video Clip
Sprint PCS Messaging
Understanding Messaging
Message Types
New Messages
Message Storage
DisplayingMessages
Sendinga Text Message
Sendinga Message in the DraftsFolder
Sendinga Message in the Outbox Folder
Message Options
Folder List Options
Message List Options
Message Details Options
Changing the Display Font Sizeof a Message
Prependinga Phone Number From a Message
Message Folders
Moving a Message Into Another Folder
ErasingMessages
Erasinga Folder
Signing Up for Updates
Using Email
Accessing Email Messages
Composing Email Messages
Accessing Alternate Email Providers
Using Alternate Email Providers
Using Instant Messaging
Accessing Instant Messaging
Experiencing Wireless Online Chat
Downloading Premium Services Content
Accessing the Download Menus
Selecting an Item to Download
Downloading an Item
Games
Accessing Games
DownloadingGames
PlayingGames
Ringers
Accessing Ringers
DownloadingRingers
AssigningDownloaded Ringers
PurchasingRingers
Screen Savers
Accessing Screen Savers
DownloadingScreen Savers
AssigningDownloaded Screen Savers
PurchasingScreen Savers
Web
Exploring the Web
Using the Browser Menu
Opening the Browser Menu
Creating a Bookmark
Accessing a Bookmark
Editing a Bookmark
Deleting a Bookmark
Moving a Bookmark
Going to a Specific Website
Reloading a Web Page
Restarting the Web Browser
Sending a Web Page
Adjusting the Browser Sound Volume
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs
Section 3C
Sprint PCS Voice Command
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command
Its Easy to Get Started
Creating Your Own Address Book
Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command
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Section 4A
Safety
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Getting the Most Out of Your Reception
Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength
Understanding the Power Save Feature
Understanding How Your Phone Operates
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone
Using Your Phone While Driving
Tip:
Following Safety Guidelines
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Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices
Note:
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas
Note:
Caring for the Battery
Protecting Your Battery
Disposalof Lithium Ion (LiIon) Batteries
Special Note:
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 269
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice
FCCNotice
Cautions
Body-Worn Operation
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 270
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones
AMPS/CDMA modes (Part 22):
PCS mode (Part 24):
FCC Radiofrequency Emission
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 271
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones
What is radiofrequency energy (RF)?
How is radiofrequency energy used?
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 272
How is radiofrequency radiation measured?
What biological effects can be caused by RF energy?
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 273
What levels of RF energy are considered safe?
Why has the FCC adopted guidelines for RF exposure?
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 274
How can I obtain the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) value for my wireless phone?
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 275
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 276
What are wireless telephone base stations?
Are wireless telephone base stations safe?
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 277
Who regulates exposure to radiation from microwave ovens, television sets and computer monitors?
Does the FCC routinely monitor radiofrequency radiation from antennas?
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 278
Can local and state governmental bodies establish limits for RF exposure?
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 279
What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones?
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 280
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
What are the results of the research done already?
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 281
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone?
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 282
What about children using wireless phones?
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?
Which other federal agencies have responsibilities related to potential RF health effects?
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 283
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 284
Who funds and carries out research on the biological effects of RF energy?
How does FCC Audit Cell Phone RF?
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 285
Owners Record
Users Guide Proprietary Notice
Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 286
Section 4B
Terms & Conditions and Manufacturers Warranty
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions of Services
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 288
General.
Agreement.
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 289
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 290
Sprint PCS Vision Charges.
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 291
Taxes and Surcharges.
Invoicing & Payment.
Disputed Charges.
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 292
Account Spending Limit & Deposits.
Other Sprint PCS Vision Terms.
Voice Command.
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 293
Limitation of Liability.
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 294
MANDATORY ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES.
Miscellaneous.
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 295
Terms of Picture Mail Service
1. Eligibility
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 296
2. Membership Fees
3. Picture Mail Password
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 297
6. Use of Picture Mail
7. Member Conduct (a)
(b)
(c)
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 298
(g)
8. Privacy Statement
PRIVACY POLICY (a)
(b) Anonymous Information
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 299
(c) Use Of Cookies
(d) Advertisements On Sprint Websites
(e) Personally Identifiable Information
(f) Disclosure To Third Parties
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 300
(g) Email Communications
(h) Security
(i) Children
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 301
(j) Links
(k) Account Information
(l) Questions
(m) Updates
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 302
11. Proprietary Rights
12. Changes to the Service and Termination of the Service (a)
(b)
(c)
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 303
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 304
14. Indemnity
15. General Provisions
Manufacturers Warranty
Customer Limited Warranty
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 305
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 306
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Index