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Section 3A

Sprint PCS Service Features:

The Basics

In This Section

♦Using Voicemail

♦Using SMS Text Messaging

♦Using SMS Voice Messaging

♦Using Caller ID

♦Responding to Call Waiting

♦Making a Three-Way Call

♦Using Call Forwarding

Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals,

it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your Sprint PCS Service. This section outlines your basic Sprint PCS Service

features.

Sprint PCS Service

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Contents

Sprint Power VisionSM Phone A900M by Samsung ZE23.05LMa900MUI061306D6 Table of Contents 2E. Managing Call History 2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security2F. Using Contacts 2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience 2G. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 2H. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services2I. Using the Built-in Camera 3A. Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics Sprint PCS Service Features2J. Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 2K. Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 4A. Important Safety Information Safety and Warranty Information3C. Sprint Power Vision 3D. Sprint PCS Voice CommandPage Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint Welcome to Sprint Introduction Your PhonePhone Guide Iii Your Phone’s Menu Applications ThemesRingers Screen Savers Voicemail Chat & Dating Premium Msg Settings Memo Pad World Time Voice Service Voice MemoBluetooth Planner Alarm Clock Fun Tools Vii Order Prints PictBridge Print Settings and Info My AlbumsViii My Name Card Services Find Add New Entry Speed Dial #’s GroupDisplay Set Foreground Text Entry Sounds Ringer Type Xii Xiii Power VisionVoice Service Security Roaming Launch PadXiv Right Key Others Bluetooth Phone InfoXvi Getting Started Page This Section Setting Up ServiceSetting Up Service Setting Up Service To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps Getting Started With Sprint PCS ServiceDetermining if Your Phone is Already Activated Unlocking Your Phone To set up your voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Sprint PCS Account Passwords Account Password Voicemail PasswordSprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision Password Getting Help Reaching Sprint Customer Service To call Sprint To access automated invoicing informationReceiving Automated Invoicing Information Sprint To access Sprint Operator Services Sprint Operator ServicesPage Your Phone Page Your Phone The Basics Phone BasicsYour Phone The Basics Front View of Your Phone Key Functions Your Phone The Basics Viewing the Display Screen Your Phone The Basics Phone Basics Your Phone The Basics Phone Basics Features of Your Sprint Power Vision Phone Phone Basics To turn your phone on Turning Your Phone On and OffTurning Your Phone On Turning Your Phone Off Battery Capacity Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger To remove your battery Installing the BatteryRemoving the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery Charging the Battery Using the Travel ChargerTo use the travel charger provided with your phone UL Certified Travel Adapter Selecting Menu Items Navigating Through Phone Menus To go to the previous menu To return to standby modeDisplaying Your Phone Number Backing Up Within a Menu Holding Your Phone Making and Answering Calls Making Calls To make a call using your keypad Dialing Options To answer an incoming call Answering Calls Missed Call Notification Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard EnabledTo disconnect a call when you are finished To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode Calling Emergency Numbers To exit Emergency mode In-Call Options End-of-Call Options To save a number from standby mode Saving a Phone NumberSelect New Entry or Existing Entry and press Finding a Phone Number Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With PausesTo find a phone number To make a call using Plus Code Dialing Plus + Code DialingTo dial or save phone numbers with pauses To use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations Using Speed DialingDialing From the Contacts List To dial directly from a Contacts entry Selecting a Character Input Mode To change the character input modeEntering Text Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input To enter a word using T9English Text InputVoiceMode To enter characters by tapping the keypad Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter numbers Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset MessagesTo enter symbols To enter preset messages Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Controlling Your Phone’s SettingsYour Phone’s To select a ringer type for voice calls Sound SettingsRinger Types Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Selecting Ringer Types for Messages Selecting Ringer Types for Scheduled EventsSelecting Ringer Types for Roam Ringer Selecting a Key Tone Key Tone LevelKey Tone Length To adjust your phone’s volume settings Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings To activate Silence All To enable or disable alert soundsAlert Notification Silence All Display Settings Changing the Text GreetingChanging the Backlight Time Length To change the display images on main LCD To adjust the display’s contrastChanging the Display Screen Changing the Brightness Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Changing the Font ColorChanging the Dialing Font To select a dialing font Select Menu Settings Display Dialing FontChanging the Foreground Alternative Dialing Fonts To enable your phone’s Location feature Location Settings Select Menu Messaging Settings General Message Alert Messaging SettingsSetting Message Alerts To hear an alert when you receive a new message To automatically delete read messages Managing Preset MessagesTo edit or delete a preset message Adding a Customized Signature Select Menu Settings Others Airplane Mode Airplane ModeTo add a new preset message To set your phone to Airplane Mode To turn TTY Options on or off TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service Updating Phone Software To update your phone To assign your shortcut key Phone Setup OptionsFavorites Display Language Select Menu Settings Others Call Setup Call Answer Call Setup OptionsCall Answer Mode To set call answer mode To set up abbreviated dialing Auto Answer ModeTo set Auto Answer mode Select Menu Settings Others Call Setup Auto Answer Making an Abbreviated Dial Call To access Contacts MatchSelect Menu Settings Others Call Setup Contacts Match Contacts Match To access call restriction RestrictionSelect Allow all, Contacts Only, or Special# Only and press Customizing the User Interface Downloading ThemesTo download an available theme to your phone Select Menu Settings Display Set Theme Changing Display ThemesTo change the display themes Page Setting Your Phone’s Security Setting Your Phone’s Security Locking Your Phone Accessing the Security MenuUsing Your Phone’s Lock Feature To access the Security menu Calling in Lock Mode Unlocking Your PhoneLocking Pic/Video To change your lock code Lock ServiceLocking Voice Services Changing the Lock Code Select Special # Using Special NumbersLocking Sprint Power Vision To add or replace a special number To erase all downloads Erasing My ContentErasing Contacts To erase all the names and numbers in your Contacts To erase all pictures and videos Resetting Your PhoneTo reset your phone Erasing Pic/Video Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services To disable Sprint PCS Vision servicesTo enable Sprint PCS Vision services Controlling Your Roaming Experience RoamingControlling Your Roaming Experience Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display ScreenRoaming on Other Digital Networks To check your voicemail while roaming Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming Select Menu Settings Roaming Set Mode Setting Your Phone’s Roam ModeSet Mode To set your phone’s roam mode To place roaming calls with Call Guard on Using Call GuardSelect Menu Settings Roaming Call Guard To turn Call Guard on or offPage Managing Call History Call HistoryManaging Call History To view a Call History entry Viewing History Call History Options To place a call from Call History Making a Call From Call History To save a phone number from Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History To erase Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call HistoryErasing Call History To prepend a phone number from Call History Using Contacts Using ContactsContacts Adding a New Contacts Entry To add a new entrySelect Menu Contacts Add New Entry Shortcut Select Menu Contacts Find Finding Contacts EntriesFinding Names To find Contacts entries by name To find entries designated as part of a group Finding Speed Dial NumbersFinding Group Entries Select Menu Contacts Speed Dial #’s Contacts Entry Options To edit an entry’s phone number Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts EntryEditing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number To add a phone number to an entry Assigning Speed Dial Numbers To select a ringer type for an entry Editing a Contacts EntrySelecting a Ringer Type for an Entry To make changes to an entry To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad Dialing Sprint PCS ServicesTo dial a service from your Contacts Select Menu Contacts Services 100 101 Scheduler & Tools 102 Using Your Phone’s SchedulerAdding an Event to the Scheduler To add an event 103 Event Alerts Event Alert Menu Viewing EventsGoing to Today’s Scheduler Menu To erase a day’s scheduled events Using Your Phone’s Alarm ClockTo use the alarm clock Erasing a Day’s Events 106 Minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or 20 minutes To delete saved notes Using Your Phone’s Memo PadTo compose a note To read a saved note Using Your Phone’s Tools Mass StorageConnect to PC 109 Using the CalculatorTo use the calculator Select Menu Tools Calculator Task List Select Menu Tools Planner Task List110 111 CountdownWorld Time To view the time in over 38 different locations 112 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 113 Voice Services Using Voice-Activated Dialing To activate voice recognition114 Using Call Name or # Voice LaunchCalling Contacts Entries Calling Nicknames Calling Phone Numbers Digit Dialing116 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 117 Adapting Digit DialTips for adapting Digit Dial Menu Settings Voice Service To adapt Digit Dial to your voice118 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 119 Using Choice ListsResetting Digit Dial Adaptation To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial Using Send Email Name To launch an email message120 Using Send Text Name Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 121To launch a text message To see a list of possible destinations Using Lookup NameUsing Go To App To use Lookup Name Using Check Item Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 123To see and hear status information 124 Signal StrengthBattery Coverage Adapting VoiceMode Menu Settings Voice Service VoiceModeUsing Your Phone’s Voice Services 125 VoiceMode Recording Voice Memos Managing Voice Memos Erasing Voice Memos Voice Memo Options 128 Using the Built-in Camera Using the Built-in Camera 129Camera Taking Pictures To take a picture with the phone open130 Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password To create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail passwordUsing the Built-in Camera 131 Camera Mode Options Settings.. to select Resolution, Quality, Shutter Sound132 Setting the Camera Self-timer Setting the Flash To use the zoom Selecting Camera SettingsUsing the Zoom To select your camera settings Viewing Your Camera’s Status Area Display Using the Built-in Camera 135 136 Storing PicturesPhone Folder To review your stored pictures in the In Phone folder Phone Folder Options Using the Built-in Camera 137 138 Recording VideosTo record a video Select Menu Pictures Camcorder Using the Built-in Camera 139 Video Mode Options Selecting Video Settings Setting the Movie LightSetting the Camcorder Self-timer Using the Built-in Camera 141 To send pictures from the In Phone folder Storing VideosSending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Sending Pictures From the In Phone Folder Using the Built-in Camera 143 144 Sending Pictures From MessagingTo send pictures from the Messaging menu Select Menu Messaging Send Message Picture Mail Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web SiteTo access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site Using the Built-in Camera 145 Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone To view your online pictures from your phone146 To upload pictures Using the Built-in Camera 147Uploading Pictures Downloading Your Online Pictures 148 Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone Using the Built-in Camera 149 To access your online Albums options from your phone Select Menu Pictures PictBridge Print Printing Pictures Using PictBridgePrinting From Your Phone To use PictBridge to print pictures from your phone Using the Built-in Camera 151 4x6 Default 152 Settings and InfoTo access the settings and info menu Select Menu Pictures Settings and Info Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player Media Player153 154 Your Multimedia Channel Options 155 Accessing Your Media Players Channel ListingsTo access your media player and Channel Listings Select Menu Media Player Playing a Video or Audio Clip To select and play a media clip156 Multimedia FAQs Are the videos that Im viewing live videos?157 158 How can I cancel service if I decide I dont want it? 159 160 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology Using BluetoothUsing Bluetooth Wireless Technology 161 To turn Bluetooth off Turning Bluetooth On and OffBluetooth Status Indicators To turn Bluetooth on To set a Bluetooth name for your phone Using the Bluetooth Settings MenuBluetooth Settings My Bluetooth Name To access the Bluetooth Settings menu 164 Bluetooth Settings VisibilityBluetooth Settings My Bluetooth Address To display your phone’s Bluetooth address Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 165 Bluetooth Profiles Paired Devices Pairing Bluetooth DevicesWaiting for Pairing To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device To transfer files Select Menu Tools BluetoothUsing Bluetooth Wireless Technology 167 Exchange FTP folder 168 Sprint PCS Service Features 170 Sprint PCS Service Features Basics Sprint PCS Service171 172 Using VoicemailSetting Up Your Voicemail Voicemail Notification 173 New Voicemail Message AlertsTo call your voicemail To display your Missed Log Select Menu Messaging Voicemail Call Voicemail Using One-Touch Message AccessUsing a Phone Other Than Your Phone to Access Messages Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages 175 Using Expert ModeVoicemail Options Voicemail Button Guide 176 Setting Up Group Distribution ListsTo turn Expert Mode on or off Sprint PCS Callback Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Voicemail-to-Voicemail MessageVoicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Continue Recording Extended Absence Greeting178 179 Clearing the Message IconVoicemail Menu Key To clear the icon from the display screen 180 181 Using SMS Text MessagingComposing SMS Text Messages To compose an SMS Text message 182 Accessing SMS Text MessagesTo read an SMS Text message To reply to an SMS Text message 183 Using Preset MessagesTo add and/or edit preset messages Select Menu Messaging Settings General Preset Messages Using SMS Voice Messaging Activating SMS Voice MessagingPlaying an SMS Voice Message Composing SMS Voice Messages To compose an SMS Voice message185 To reply to an SMS Voice message Using Caller IDAccessing SMS Voice Messages To play an SMS Voice message 187 To switch back to the first callerResponding to Call Waiting To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call Making a Three-Way Call To make a Three-Way Call188 189 Using Call ForwardingTo activate Call Forwarding To deactivate Call Forwarding 190 Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS VisionSprint PCS Vision 191 192 Sprint PCS Vision Applications Sprint PCS Vision 193 Your User NameFinding Your User Name To find your user name To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection Vision ConnectingLaunching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection Sprint PCS Vision Home Sprint PCS Vision 195 To change your Net Guard settingsSelect Menu Settings Power Vision Net Guard Net Guard Navigating the Web Softkeys196 Selecting Scrolling To go back one Going BackGoing Home To select links Message Types Accessing MessagingAccessing Sprint PCS Mail Sprint PCS Messaging Accessing Additional Email Providers To access email providers from your phone200 Accessing Instant Messaging To access instant messaging clients from your phoneSprint PCS Vision 201 202 Accessing Wireless ChatroomsTo access a chatroom from the browser Select Menu Messaging Chat & Dating Jumbuck Chat & Flirting Sprint PCS Vision 203 Accessing the Download MenusTo access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus Select Menu My Content 204 Selecting an Item to DownloadDownloading an Item To download a selected item Using My Content Manager To access My Content ManagerSprint PCS Vision 205 206 To download purchased content from My Content Manager Sprint PCS Vision 207 Using the Browser MenuWeb Exploring the Web Opening the Browser Menu To open the browser menu208 To create a bookmark Sprint PCS Vision Accessing a BookmarkTo access a bookmark Creating a Bookmark Restarting the Web Browser Deleting a BookmarkGoing to a Specific Web Site Reloading a Web Sprint PCS Vision 211 Sprint PCS Vision FAQsTo restart the Web browser Select More Restart Browser 212 When is my data connection active?When is my data connection dormant? Can I sign out of data services? Sprint Power Vision Sprint PowerSprint Power Vision 213 Getting to Know Sprint Power Vision Enabling Sprint Power Vision214 Exploring the Sprint Music Store Accessing the Sprint Music StoreTo access the Sprint Music Store Sprint Power Vision 215 216 Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files Accessing the Music Player Sprint Power Vision 217Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store 218 To initialize your phone’s On Demand service Personalizing Your Service With On DemandInitializing Your On Demand Service Accessing On Demand Information To access News information using On Demand To access Movies information using On Demand220 Sprint Power Vision 221 222 Using Your Phone as a ModemSetting Up a Data Connection With Your PC To set up your phone-to-PC data connection Sprint Power Vision 223 224 Sprint PCS Voice Command Voice CommandSprint PCS Voice Command 225 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command It’s Easy to Get Started226 Creating Your Own Address Book Sprint PCS Voice Command 227 Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command228 Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command To access information using Sprint PCS Voice CommandSprint PCS Voice Command 229 230 Safety and Warranty Information 232 Important Safety Information Important SafetyImportant Safety Information 233 234 General Precautions Important Safety Information 235 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneFollowing Safety Guidelines Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 236 Restricting Children’s Access to Your PhoneTurning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Disposal of Lithium Ion Li-Ion Batteries Caring for the BatteryProtecting Your Battery Important Safety Information 237 Body-Worn Operation Knowing Radiofrequency SafetyRadiofrequency RF Energy Understanding How Your Phone Operates Owner’s Record Important Safety Information 239 240 Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Important Safety Information 241 242 Manufacturer’s Warranty WarrantyManufacturer’s Warranty 243 244 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty 245 246 Manufacturer’s Warranty 247 248 Index IndexIndex 249 Index 250 251 Index 252