Phone Basics

indicates that there is a voice message attached to an image or a voice memo is being recorded during a call.

indicates that Bluetooth technology is connected.

indicates that Bluetooth technology is enabled.

Note: Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by letting you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and whether you’re operating in digital mode. (For more information, see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 79.)

Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics

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Sprint Power VisionSM Phone A900M by Samsung ZE23.05LMa900MUI061306D6 Table of Contents 2F. Using Contacts 2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience 2E. Managing Call History 2G. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 2H. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services2I. Using the Built-in Camera 2J. Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player Sprint PCS Service Features2K. Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 3A. Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 3C. Sprint Power Vision Safety and Warranty Information3D. Sprint PCS Voice Command 4A. Important Safety InformationPage Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint Welcome to Sprint Introduction Your PhonePhone Guide Iii Your Phone’s Menu Ringers ThemesScreen Savers Applications Voicemail Chat & Dating Premium Msg Settings Bluetooth Planner Voice Service Voice MemoAlarm Clock Memo Pad World Time 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 Voice Service Power VisionSecurity Xiii Roaming Launch PadXiv Right Key Others Bluetooth Phone InfoXvi Getting Started Page Setting Up Service Setting Up ServiceSetting Up Service This Section Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated Getting Started With Sprint PCS ServiceUnlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps 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 Receiving Automated Invoicing Information To access automated invoicing informationSprint To call 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 Turning Your Phone On Turning Your Phone On and OffTurning Your Phone Off To turn your phone on Battery Capacity Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Removing the Battery Installing the BatteryTo install the Li-Ion battery To remove your 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 Displaying Your Phone Number To return to standby modeBacking Up Within a Menu To go to the previous 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 To disconnect a call when you are finished Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard EnabledTo display a Missed Call entry from standby mode Missed Call Notification 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 Dialing From the Contacts List Using Speed DialingTo dial directly from a Contacts entry To use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 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 symbols Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset MessagesTo enter preset messages To enter numbers Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Controlling Your Phone’s SettingsYour Phone’s Ringer Types Sound SettingsSelecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls To select a ringer type 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 Alert Notification To enable or disable alert soundsSilence All To activate Silence All Display Settings Changing the Text GreetingChanging the Backlight Time Length Changing the Display Screen To adjust the display’s contrastChanging the Brightness To change the display images on main LCD Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Changing the Font ColorChanging the Dialing Font Changing the Foreground Select Menu Settings Display Dialing FontAlternative Dialing Fonts To select a dialing font To enable your phone’s Location feature Location Settings Setting Message Alerts Messaging SettingsTo hear an alert when you receive a new message Select Menu Messaging Settings General Message Alert To edit or delete a preset message Managing Preset MessagesAdding a Customized Signature To automatically delete read messages To add a new preset message Airplane ModeTo set your phone to Airplane Mode Select Menu Settings Others Airplane Mode To turn TTY Options on or off TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service Updating Phone Software To update your phone Favorites Phone Setup OptionsDisplay Language To assign your shortcut key Call Answer Mode Call Setup OptionsTo set call answer mode Select Menu Settings Others Call Setup Call Answer To set Auto Answer mode Auto Answer ModeSelect Menu Settings Others Call Setup Auto Answer To set up abbreviated dialing Select Menu Settings Others Call Setup Contacts Match To access Contacts MatchContacts Match Making an Abbreviated Dial Call 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 Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Accessing the Security MenuTo access the Security menu Locking Your Phone Calling in Lock Mode Unlocking Your PhoneLocking Pic/Video Locking Voice Services Lock ServiceChanging the Lock Code To change your lock code Locking Sprint Power Vision Using Special NumbersTo add or replace a special number Select Special # Erasing Contacts Erasing My ContentTo erase all the names and numbers in your Contacts To erase all downloads To reset your phone Resetting Your PhoneErasing Pic/Video To erase all pictures and videos 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 Set Mode Setting Your Phone’s Roam ModeTo set your phone’s roam mode Select Menu Settings Roaming Set Mode Select Menu Settings Roaming Call Guard Using Call GuardTo turn Call Guard on or off To place roaming calls with Call Guard onPage 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 Erasing Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call HistoryTo prepend a phone number from Call History To erase Call History Using Contacts Using ContactsContacts Adding a New Contacts Entry To add a new entrySelect Menu Contacts Add New Entry Shortcut Finding Names Finding Contacts EntriesTo find Contacts entries by name Select Menu Contacts Find Finding Group Entries Finding Speed Dial NumbersSelect Menu Contacts Speed Dial #’s To find entries designated as part of a group Contacts Entry Options Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts EntryTo add a phone number to an entry To edit an entry’s phone number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Editing a Contacts EntryTo make changes to an entry To select a ringer type for an entry To dial a service from your Contacts Dialing Sprint PCS ServicesSelect Menu Contacts Services To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad 100 101 Scheduler & Tools Adding an Event to the Scheduler Using Your Phone’s SchedulerTo add an event 102 103 Event Alerts Event Alert Menu Viewing EventsGoing to Today’s Scheduler Menu To use the alarm clock Using Your Phone’s Alarm ClockErasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events 106 Minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or 20 minutes To compose a note Using Your Phone’s Memo PadTo read a saved note To delete saved notes Using Your Phone’s Tools Mass StorageConnect to PC To use the calculator Using the CalculatorSelect Menu Tools Calculator 109 Task List Select Menu Tools Planner Task List110 World Time CountdownTo view the time in over 38 different locations 111 112 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 Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation Using Choice ListsTo enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 119 Using Send Email Name To launch an email message120 Using Send Text Name Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 121To launch a text message Using Go To App Using Lookup NameTo use Lookup Name To see a list of possible destinations Using Check Item Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 123To see and hear status information Battery Signal StrengthCoverage 124 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 125 Menu Settings Voice Service VoiceModeVoiceMode Adapting 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 Using the Zoom Selecting Camera SettingsTo select your camera settings To use the zoom Viewing Your Camera’s Status Area Display Using the Built-in Camera 135 Phone Folder Storing PicturesTo review your stored pictures in the In Phone folder 136 Phone Folder Options Using the Built-in Camera 137 To record a video Recording VideosSelect Menu Pictures Camcorder 138 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 Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Storing VideosSending Pictures From the In Phone Folder To send pictures from the In Phone folder Using the Built-in Camera 143 To send pictures from the Messaging menu Sending Pictures From MessagingSelect Menu Messaging Send Message Picture Mail 144 To access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web SiteUsing the Built-in Camera 145 Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone To view your online pictures from your phone146 Uploading Pictures Using the Built-in Camera 147Downloading Your Online Pictures To upload pictures 148 Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone Using the Built-in Camera 149 To access your online Albums options from your phone Printing From Your Phone Printing Pictures Using PictBridgeTo use PictBridge to print pictures from your phone Select Menu Pictures PictBridge Print Using the Built-in Camera 151 4x6 Default To access the settings and info menu Settings and InfoSelect Menu Pictures Settings and Info 152 Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player Media Player153 154 Your Multimedia Channel Options To access your media player and Channel Listings Accessing Your Media Players Channel ListingsSelect Menu Media Player 155 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 Bluetooth Status Indicators Turning Bluetooth On and OffTo turn Bluetooth on To turn Bluetooth off Bluetooth Settings My Bluetooth Name Using the Bluetooth Settings MenuTo access the Bluetooth Settings menu To set a Bluetooth name for your phone Bluetooth Settings My Bluetooth Address Bluetooth Settings VisibilityTo display your phone’s Bluetooth address 164 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 165 Bluetooth Profiles Waiting for Pairing Pairing Bluetooth DevicesTo pair your phone with another Bluetooth device Paired Devices Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 167 Select Menu Tools BluetoothExchange FTP folder To transfer files 168 Sprint PCS Service Features 170 Sprint PCS Service Features Basics Sprint PCS Service171 Setting Up Your Voicemail Using VoicemailVoicemail Notification 172 To call your voicemail New Voicemail Message AlertsTo display your Missed Log 173 Using a Phone Other Than Your Phone to Access Messages Using One-Touch Message AccessRetrieving Your Voicemail Messages Select Menu Messaging Voicemail Call Voicemail Voicemail Options Using Expert ModeVoicemail Button Guide 175 To turn Expert Mode on or off Setting Up Group Distribution ListsSprint PCS Callback 176 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Voicemail-to-Voicemail MessageVoicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Continue Recording Extended Absence Greeting178 Voicemail Menu Key Clearing the Message IconTo clear the icon from the display screen 179 180 Composing SMS Text Messages Using SMS Text MessagingTo compose an SMS Text message 181 To read an SMS Text message Accessing SMS Text MessagesTo reply to an SMS Text message 182 To add and/or edit preset messages Using Preset MessagesSelect Menu Messaging Settings General Preset Messages 183 Using SMS Voice Messaging Activating SMS Voice MessagingPlaying an SMS Voice Message Composing SMS Voice Messages To compose an SMS Voice message185 Accessing SMS Voice Messages Using Caller IDTo play an SMS Voice message To reply to an SMS Voice message Responding to Call Waiting To switch back to the first callerTo respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call 187 Making a Three-Way Call To make a Three-Way Call188 To activate Call Forwarding Using Call ForwardingTo deactivate Call Forwarding 189 190 Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS VisionSprint PCS Vision 191 192 Sprint PCS Vision Applications Finding Your User Name Your User NameTo find your user name Sprint PCS Vision 193 Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection Vision ConnectingSprint PCS Vision Home To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection Select Menu Settings Power Vision Net Guard To change your Net Guard settingsNet Guard Sprint PCS Vision 195 Navigating the Web Softkeys196 Selecting Scrolling Going Home Going BackTo select links To go back one Accessing Sprint PCS Mail Accessing MessagingSprint PCS Messaging Message Types 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 To access a chatroom from the browser Accessing Wireless ChatroomsSelect Menu Messaging Chat & Dating Jumbuck Chat & Flirting 202 To access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus Accessing the Download MenusSelect Menu My Content Sprint PCS Vision 203 Downloading an Item Selecting an Item to DownloadTo download a selected item 204 Using My Content Manager To access My Content ManagerSprint PCS Vision 205 206 To download purchased content from My Content Manager Web Using the Browser MenuExploring the Web Sprint PCS Vision 207 Opening the Browser Menu To open the browser menu208 To access a bookmark Sprint PCS Vision Accessing a BookmarkCreating a Bookmark To create a bookmark Going to a Specific Web Site Deleting a BookmarkReloading a Web Restarting the Web Browser To restart the Web browser Sprint PCS Vision FAQsSelect More Restart Browser Sprint PCS Vision 211 When is my data connection dormant? When is my data connection active?Can I sign out of data services? 212 Sprint Power Vision Sprint PowerSprint Power Vision 213 Getting to Know Sprint Power Vision Enabling Sprint Power Vision214 To access the Sprint Music Store Accessing the Sprint Music StoreSprint Power Vision 215 Exploring the Sprint Music Store 216 Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files Accessing the Music Player Sprint Power Vision 217Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store 218 Initializing Your On Demand Service Personalizing Your Service With On DemandAccessing On Demand Information To initialize your phone’s On Demand service To access News information using On Demand To access Movies information using On Demand220 Sprint Power Vision 221 Setting Up a Data Connection With Your PC Using Your Phone as a ModemTo set up your phone-to-PC data connection 222 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 Following Safety Guidelines Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneUsing Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Important Safety Information 235 Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Restricting Children’s Access to Your PhoneTurning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas 236 Protecting Your Battery Caring for the BatteryImportant Safety Information 237 Disposal of Lithium Ion Li-Ion Batteries Radiofrequency RF Energy Knowing Radiofrequency SafetyUnderstanding How Your Phone Operates Body-Worn Operation 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

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Phone Basics

Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics