Controlling Your Phone’s Settings

Section 2B

In This Section

♦Sound Settings

♦Display Settings

♦Location Settings

♦Messaging Settings

♦Airplane Mode

♦TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service

♦Updating Phone Software

♦Phone Setup Options

♦Call Setup Options

♦Customizing the User Interface

Using the menu options available on your phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to. This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs. Take a few moments to review these options and to adjust or add settings that are right for you.

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Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings

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Samsung A900M manual Controlling Your Phone’s Settings

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 2I. Using the Built-in Camera 2G. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools2H. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 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 Phone Guide IntroductionYour Phone 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 Viii Order Prints PictBridge Print Settings and InfoMy Albums Display My Name Card ServicesFind Add New Entry Speed Dial #’s Group Set Foreground Text Entry Sounds Ringer Type Xii Xiii Power VisionVoice Service Security Xiv RoamingLaunch Pad Right Key Others Xvi BluetoothPhone Info 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 Vision or Sprint Power Vision Password Sprint PCS Account PasswordsAccount Password Voicemail 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 Your Phone The BasicsPhone 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 To use the travel charger provided with your phone Charging the BatteryUsing the Travel Charger 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 Select New Entry or Existing Entry and press To save a number from standby modeSaving a Phone Number To find a phone number Finding a Phone NumberDialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses To dial or save phone numbers with pauses To make a call using Plus Code DialingPlus + Code Dialing To use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations Using Speed DialingDialing From the Contacts List To dial directly from a Contacts entry Entering Text Selecting a Character Input ModeTo change the character input mode VoiceMode Entering Characters Using T9 Text InputTo enter a word using T9English Text Input 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 Your Phone’s Controlling Your Phone’s SettingsControlling Your Phone’s Settings To select a ringer type for voice calls Sound SettingsRinger Types Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Selecting Ringer Types for Roam Ringer Selecting Ringer Types for MessagesSelecting Ringer Types for Scheduled Events Key Tone Length Selecting a Key ToneKey Tone Level 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 Changing the Backlight Time Length Display SettingsChanging the Text Greeting To change the display images on main LCD To adjust the display’s contrastChanging the Display Screen Changing the Brightness Changing the Dialing Font Changing the Phone’s Menu StyleChanging the Font Color 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 Select Allow all, Contacts Only, or Special# Only and press To access call restrictionRestriction To download an available theme to your phone Customizing the User InterfaceDownloading Themes To change the display themes Select Menu Settings Display Set ThemeChanging 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 Locking Pic/Video Calling in Lock ModeUnlocking Your Phone 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 To enable Sprint PCS Vision services Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision ServicesTo disable Sprint PCS Vision services Controlling Your Roaming Experience Controlling Your Roaming ExperienceRoaming Roaming on Other Digital Networks Understanding RoamingRecognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen 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 Managing Call HistoryCall 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 Contacts Using ContactsUsing Contacts Select Menu Contacts Add New Entry Shortcut Adding a New Contacts EntryTo add a new entry 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 Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu Event Alert MenuViewing Events 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 Connect to PC Using Your Phone’s ToolsMass Storage 109 Using the CalculatorTo use the calculator Select Menu Tools Calculator 110 Task ListSelect Menu Tools Planner Task List 111 CountdownWorld Time To view the time in over 38 different locations 112 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 113 Voice Services 114 Using Voice-Activated DialingTo activate voice recognition Calling Contacts Entries Using Call Name or #Voice Launch 116 Calling NicknamesCalling Phone Numbers Digit Dialing Tips for adapting Digit Dial Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 117Adapting Digit Dial 118 Menu Settings Voice ServiceTo adapt Digit Dial to your voice Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 119 Using Choice ListsResetting Digit Dial Adaptation To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial 120 Using Send Email NameTo launch an email message To launch a text message Using Send Text NameUsing Your Phone’s Voice Services 121 To see a list of possible destinations Using Lookup NameUsing Go To App To use Lookup Name To see and hear status information Using Check ItemUsing Your Phone’s Voice Services 123 124 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 Camera Using the Built-in CameraUsing the Built-in Camera 129 130 Taking PicturesTo take a picture with the phone open Using the Built-in Camera 131 Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail PasswordTo create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail password 132 Camera Mode OptionsSettings.. to select Resolution, Quality, Shutter Sound 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 Setting the Camcorder Self-timer Selecting Video SettingsSetting the Movie Light 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 145 146 Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your PhoneTo view your online pictures from your phone 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 153 Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media PlayerMedia Player 154 Your Multimedia Channel Options 155 Accessing Your Media Players Channel ListingsTo access your media player and Channel Listings Select Menu Media Player 156 Playing a Video or Audio ClipTo select and play a media clip 157 Multimedia FAQsAre the videos that Im viewing live videos? 158 How can I cancel service if I decide I dont want it? 159 160 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 161 Using Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyUsing Bluetooth 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 170 171 Sprint PCS Service Features BasicsSprint PCS Service 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 178 Continue RecordingExtended Absence Greeting 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 Playing an SMS Voice Message Using SMS Voice MessagingActivating SMS Voice Messaging 185 Composing SMS Voice MessagesTo compose an SMS Voice message 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 188 Making a Three-Way CallTo make a Three-Way Call 189 Using Call ForwardingTo activate Call Forwarding To deactivate Call Forwarding 190 Sprint PCS Vision 191 Sprint PCS VisionSprint PCS Vision 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 196 Navigating the WebSoftkeys Selecting Scrolling To go back one Going BackGoing Home To select links Message Types Accessing MessagingAccessing Sprint PCS Mail Sprint PCS Messaging 200 Accessing Additional Email ProvidersTo access email providers from your phone Sprint PCS Vision 201 Accessing Instant MessagingTo access instant messaging clients from your phone 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 Sprint PCS Vision 205 Using My Content ManagerTo access My Content Manager 206 To download purchased content from My Content Manager Sprint PCS Vision 207 Using the Browser MenuWeb Exploring the Web 208 Opening the Browser MenuTo open the browser menu 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 213 Sprint Power VisionSprint Power 214 Getting to Know Sprint Power VisionEnabling Sprint Power Vision 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 Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store Accessing the Music PlayerSprint Power Vision 217 218 To initialize your phone’s On Demand service Personalizing Your Service With On DemandInitializing Your On Demand Service Accessing On Demand Information 220 To access News information using On DemandTo access Movies information using On Demand 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 225 Sprint PCS Voice CommandVoice Command 226 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice CommandIt’s Easy to Get Started Creating Your Own Address Book Sprint PCS Voice Command 227 228 Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice CommandTo make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command Sprint PCS Voice Command 229 Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice CommandTo access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command 230 Safety and Warranty Information 232 Important Safety Information 233 Important Safety InformationImportant Safety 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 243 Manufacturer’s WarrantyWarranty 244 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty 245 246 Manufacturer’s Warranty 247 248 Index 249 IndexIndex Index 250 251 Index 252