Accessing SMS Text Messages

■To type a message, use your keypad to enter your

message. Use to select a character input mode. (See “Entering Text” on page 43.)

■To use a preset message or a emoticon, select

Options ( ) and select Preset Msg ( ), Recent Msg ( ), or Emoticons ( ). Press the number on the keypad that corresponds to the number next to the message or emoticon.

8.Select Next ( ).

9.Review your message and press Send ( ). (You may also select the following additional messaging options by pressing Options [ ]:

■Edit to edit the existing message before sending.

■Priority to set the message priority level [Normal or Urgent].

■Call Back # to set the callback number

■Save to Drafts to save the message without sending.

To read an SMS Text message:

▶When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your navigation key to scroll down and view the entire message.

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Contents

Sprint PCS Service YD01.08LMa800040805F3 Table of Contents 2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security 2E. Navigating Through Menus 2H. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 2J. Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder Sprint PCS Service Features 3B. Sprint PCS VisionSM Index Page Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint Welcome to Sprint Introduction Getting Started Page Setting 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 Account Password Voicemail Password Sprint PCS Account PasswordsSprint PCS Vision Password Getting Help Reaching Sprint Customer Service To call Sprint PCS Directory Assistance To access automated invoicing informationReceiving Automated Invoicing Information Sprint PCS Directory Assistance To access Sprint PCS Operator Services Sprint PCS Operator ServicesPage Your Sprint PCS Phone Page Your Sprint PCS Phone The Basics Your Sprint PCS Phone The Basics Front View of Your Phone Key Functions Your Sprint PCS Phone The Basics Phone Basics Viewing the Display Screen Phone Basics Your Sprint PCS Phone The Basics Phone Basics Features of Your Sprint PCS 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 install the Li-Ion battery Installing the Battery To remove your battery Removing the Battery Charging the Battery To use the travel charger provided with your phone Using the ChargerSettings , Phone Info , and Phone Number Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls To make a call using your keypadMaking Calls Dialing Options To answer an incoming call Answering Calls Ending a Call Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard EnabledTo disconnect a call when you are finished Missed Call Notification Calling Emergency Numbers To display a Missed Call entry from standby modeIn-Call Options End-of-Call Options Home, Work, Pager, or Others and press To save a number from standby modeSaving a Phone Number Select New Entry or Existing Entry and press To find a phone number Finding a Phone Number 2sec Pause Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With PausesTo dial or save phone numbers with pauses To make a call To set up abbreviated dialingAbbreviated Dialing Save Making an Abbreviated Dial Call To dial directly from a Contacts entry Dialing From Contacts To use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed DialingTo use Two-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations To make a call using Plus Code Dialing Using Plus + Code Dialing To change the character input mode Selecting a Character Input ModeEntering Text Entering Words Using eZiTap Entering Text Using AlphaeZiTo type the word tomorrow AlphaeZi Dictionary Select eZiTap Settings Select Personal DicTo add a custom word to the dictionary Key Assignments of AlphaeZi To access the eZiTap settings EZiTap Settings To enter characters by tapping the keypad Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter emoticons To enter symbolsTo enter preset messages To enter numbers To enter recent messages Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Ringer Types Sound Settings To select a ringer type for voice calls Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls To select a ringer type for messages Selecting Ringer Types for MessagesSelect Ringer Type Select Voicemail , Text Message , or Picture Mail Selecting a Roam Ringer Selecting Ringer Types for ScheduleSelect Ringer Type Select Roam Ringer To select a tone level Selecting a Key ToneSelect Key Tone Level To select a tone type To select a key tone length Adjusting the Phone’s Volume SettingsTo adjust your phone’s volume settings Select Tone Length To activate Silence All To enable or disable alert soundsAlert Notification Silence All Accessing volume settings Volume Changing the Text Greeting Display SettingsTo display or change your greeting To change the backlight setting Select Main Display , Keypad , or Pwr Save ModeChanging the Backlight Time Length To select the display’s menu style Changing the Screen SaverChanging the Phone’s Menu Style To change the display images To change the background image Setting the Foreground ImageChanging the Background Select Set Foreground Select Focus Effect Set Floating ImageChanging the Focus Effect Select Set Floating To enable your phone’s Location feature Location Settings Select Message Alert Messaging SettingsSetting Message Alerts To hear an alert when you receive a new message To add a customized signature to each sent message Deleting Old MessagesAdding a Customized Signature Select Edit Signature To edit or delete a canned message Managing Preset MessagesTo add a new canned message Select Airplane Mode Airplane ModeTo set your phone to Airplane Mode To turn TTY Mode on or off TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service Emergency Calling Launch Pad Phone Setup OptionsTo assign your shortcut key To set Auto-Answer mode Call Answer ModeAuto-Answer Mode To set call answer mode Select Auto Answer Display LanguageTo assign a language for the phone’s display 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 Select Change Lock Calling in Lock ModeUnlocking Your Phone Changing the Lock Code Select Lock Pic/Video Accessing the Pic/Video Menu in Lock ModeLock Pic/Video Locking Pic/Video Locking PCS Vision Lock ServiceLocking Voice Services Select Lock Service To add or replace a special number Using Special Numbers Select Erase Contacts Erasing ContactsTo erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts Select Erase Downloads Erasing DownloadsTo erase all downloads Select Erase Pic/Video Erase Pictures and VideoTo erase all Pictures and Videos Select Reset Pic/Video Account Resetting Your PhoneReset Pictures Video Account Select Reset Phone Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSMTo disable Sprint PCS Vision services To enable Sprint PCS Vision services Controlling Your Roaming Experience Controlling Your Roaming Experience Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Understanding RoamingRoaming 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 To turn Call Guard on or off Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on To place roaming calls with Call Guard on Menu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing the Menus Navigating Through MenusNavigating Through Menus Menu Structure Menu NavigationSelecting Menu Items Backing Up Within a Menu Menu DiagramTo return to standby mode Viewing the Menus Navigating Through Menus Menus Page Menus 100 Navigating Through Menus Messaging Navigating Through Menus 101 102 Navigating Through Menus Tools Navigating Through Menus 103 104 Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus 105 106 Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus 107 108 Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus 109 110 Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus 111 Downloads 112 Navigating Through Menus InUse Menu Managing Call History 113 Managing Call History To view a Call History entry Viewing History114 Managing Call History Managing Call History 115 Call History Options To place a call from Call History Making a Call From Call History116 Managing Call History To save a phone number from Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call HistoryManaging Call History 117 To prepend a phone number from Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History118 Managing Call History Managing Call History 119 Erasing Call HistorySelect Erase or Erase All To erase Call History 120 Managing Call History Using Contacts 121 Using Contacts To add a new entry 122 Using ContactsAdding a New Contacts Entry Select Add New Entry Assigning a Group Entry Using Contacts 123Assigning a Contact to a Group To find Contact entries by name 124 Using ContactsFinding Contact Entries Finding Names Select Speed Dial #s Using Contacts 125Finding Speed Dial Numbers Finding Group Entries Contact Entry Options 126 Using Contacts To add a phone number to an entry Using Contacts 127Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers 128 Using ContactsTo assign a Speed Dial number to a new phone number To make changes to an entry Using Contacts 129Editing a Contact Entry To assign a Speed Dial number to an existing phone number To select a ringer type for an entry 130 Using ContactsSelecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Downloads, or My Videos and press To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad Dialing Sprint PCS ServicesSelect Account Info , Customer Service , or Dir Assist To dial a service from your Contacts 132 Using Contacts Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 133 Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Personal, Business, Appointment, Birthday, or Vacation Using Your Phone’s SchedulerUsing the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Adding an Event to the Scheduler 1Hr before Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 135Once, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly Event Alert Menu Event Alerts Viewing Events Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 137To view your scheduled events Going to Today’s Calendar Menu To access the today menuAdding a New Task Options Erasing a Day’s EventsAdding a New Countdown Next To use the alarm clock Using Your Phone’s Alarm ClockSelect Alarm Clock Alarm #3 To compose a memo Using Your Phone’s Memo PadUsing the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 141 Daily, Once, Mon to Fri, or Sat & Sun To set a memo skin Memo Skin To read a saved memo Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 143To delete saved memos To record a voice memo Using Your Phone’s ToolsManaging Voice Memos Recording Voice Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 145Reviewing and Erasing Memos To record a conversation during a phone call To erase all voice memos To erase an individual memo Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 147 Using the Task ListTo use the task list Deleting a Task Setting the StateSelect Forward, In Process, or Completed and press Viewing a Saved Task To view the time in over twenty different locations Using the CalculatorUsing the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 149 World Time Countdown To set up a new countdownEquals = To view a countdown Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 151 Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 153 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 154 New Features Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 155 To activate voice recognition Using Voice-Activated Dialing156 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 157 To access voice launchVoice Launch 158 Using Call Name or #To place a call using Call Name or # Calling Contacts Entries Calling Nicknames Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 159Calling Phone Numbers Digit Dialing Adapting Digit Dial To adapt Digit Dial to your voice Select Voice Service Select Digit Dialing160 Yes Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 161 Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation Using Choice Lists162 Enabling/Disabling Choice Lists Select Voice Service Select Choice ListsTo enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 163 To launch a text message Using Send Text Name164 To use Lookup Name Using Lookup NameUsing Go To App Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 165 To see and hear status information Using Check Item166 Coverage Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 167 168 Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 169 Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Camera and CamcorderTo take a picture with the phone open Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 171 To take a picture with the phone closed Select Online Albums Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail PasswordTo create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail password Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 173 Portrait, Scenic, Sports, Vivid, or Macro Camera Mode Options Setting the Flash Setting Picture ModeHighlight Picture Mode Off, 10 seconds, 5 seconds and press Setting the Self-TimerTo activate the Self-Timer To cancel the Self-Timer after it has started Divided Shot Taking Series ShotsSelect Series Shot or Divided Shot and press Series Shot Fun Frames To access fun framesPlayRoom Star Beans Stones Screen Color Tones Using the ZoomTo access color tones Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 179 Sound 2, and Off Selecting Camera SettingsTo select your camera settings Normal, or Economy Select Pictures Video Select My Pictures Storing PicturesCamera Folder Saved to Phone see Memory Card To setup your camera to save images to the memory card Camera Folder Options Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 183 Erase All Saved to Phone folder To save a picture to the Saved to Phone folder Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 185Saved to Phone Folder Copy Selection Copy All Move Selection Move All To view pictures stored in the Saved to Phone folder Saved to Phone Folder Options Select Pictures Video Select Pictbridge Print Printing Pictures Using PictBridgeUsing the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 187 Printing From Your Phone Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder To record a video Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 189Recording Videos Select Video Mail or Long Video and press Video Mode Options Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 191 Setting the Movie LightTo set the movie light Select Color Tones Controls Using the ZoomTo select your control settings Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 193 To select your camcorder settings Selecting Video Settings Camcorder see below Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 195Storing Videos Camcorder Folder To review your stored videos in the Memory Card folder Camcorder Folder Options Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 197 To save a video clip to the Saved to Phone folder Sending Sprint PCS Picture MailSM Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 199Sending Pictures or Videos From the In Camera Folder Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder Select In Camera, In Camcorder, Memory Card, New Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 201Sending Pictures From Messaging Select Send Message Tip 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 and Camcorder 203 To view your online pictures from your phone Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone To upload pictures or Videos Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 205Uploading Pictures or Videos Select Pictures Video Select Online Albums Downloading Your Online Pictures Select Pictures Video Select Biz Card Scan Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 207Biz Card Scan Scanning a Business Card Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 209 Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player Your Multimedia Channel Options Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player Select Media Player Accessing Your Media Players Channel ListingsTo access your media player and Channel Listings Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 211 To select and play a media clip Playing a Video or Audio Clip Sprint PCS Vision Plan Multimedia FAQsHow am I charged for Multimedia Service? Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 213 Any plan other than a Sprint PCS Vision Plan SprintTV Vision Plan Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 215 Are the videos that Im viewing live videos? Channel 07, just press the 7 key Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 217 218 Sprint PCS Service Features 220 Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 221 Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics Setting Up Your Voicemail Using VoicemailSprint PCS Service Features The Basics To call your voicemail Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 223Voicemail Notification New Voicemail Message Alerts Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages Using One-Touch Message AccessRetrieving Your Voicemail Messages Voicemail Button Guide Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 225 Voicemail Options Using Expert ModeSetting Up Group Distribution Lists To turn Expert Mode on or off Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 227Sprint PCS Callback Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message ForwardingContinue Recording Select Clear Envelope Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 229Clearing the Message Icon Extended Absence Greeting Voicemail Menu Key Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 231 Composing SMS Text Messages Using SMS Text MessagingTo compose an SMS Text message Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 233 Accessing SMS Text MessagesTo read an SMS Text message To reply to an SMS Text message Edit Using Preset Canned MessagesSelect Preset Messages Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 235 Select Adapt VoiceMode Using Voice DictationSelect Voice Service Adapting VoiceMode Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 237 To reset dictation Using VoiceModeResetting Dictation Select Reset VoiceMode Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 239 Using Choice ListsTo use choice lists, follow these steps To spell a word manually Spelling a Word VoiceMode Punctuation Characters Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 241Changing the Text Case Entering Punctuation Characters Exclamation-point Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 243 Other Abbreviations Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 245 Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting To switch back to the first callerTo respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call Making a Three-Way Call Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 247To make a Three-Way Call To activate Call Forwarding Using Call ForwardingTo deactivate Call Forwarding Missed Events Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 249To view missed events Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics Sprint PCS Vision 251 Sprint PCS VisionSM 252 Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS Vision Applications Your User Name Getting Started With Sprint PCS VisionSprint PCS Vision 253 254 Sprint PCS Vision Settings menu Menu Settings Phone Info Phone NumberFinding Your User Name To find your User Name Sprint PCS Vision 255 Launching a Sprint PCS Vision ConnectionSprint PCS Vision Home To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection Net Guard To change your Net Guard settings256 Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS Vision 257 Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Softkeys Navigating the WebScrolling Going Back Selecting Going Home Accessing MessagingSprint PCS Messaging Message Types To access Sprint PCS Mail from your phone Accessing Sprint PCS MailSprint PCS Vision 261 262 Sprint PCS Vision Accessing Additional Email ProvidersTo access email providers from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone Messaging Messaging Select Instant Messaging Accessing Instant MessagingSprint PCS Vision 263 To access a chatroom from the browser Accessing Wireless Chatrooms264 Sprint PCS Vision Downloads Select Games , Ringers , Screen Savers Downloading Premium Services ContentAccessing the Download Menus To access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus 266 Sprint PCS Vision Selecting an Item to DownloadDownloading an Item To download a selected item Sprint PCS Vision 267 Using My Content Manager Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and Applications, see Downloads Select My Content ManagerTo access My Content Manager To download purchased content from My Content Manager Sprint PCS Vision 269 Using the Browser MenuWeb Exploring the Web To open the browser menu Opening the Browser Menu270 Sprint PCS Vision 271 Select View Bookmarks Accessing a BookmarkCreating a Bookmark Select Mark this Sprint PCS Vision 273 Deleting a BookmarkGoing to a Specific Web site To delete a bookmark Restarting the Web Browser Reloading a WebSelect Restart Browser When is my data connection active? Sprint PCS Vision FAQsSprint PCS Vision 275 Can I sign out of data services? When is my data connection dormant?276 Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS Voice Command 277 Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM It’s Easy to Get Started Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command278 Creating Your Own Address Book Sprint PCS Voice Command 279 To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command280 To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice CommandSprint PCS Voice Command 281 282 Safety Guidelines Warranty Information 284 Safety 285 Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal StrengthUnderstanding the Power Save Feature Knowing Radio Frequency Safety Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneUsing Your Phone While Driving Following Safety Guidelines Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying 288 SafetyTurning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Safety 289 Caring for the BatteryProtecting Your Battery Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Disposal of Lithium Ion Li-Ion Batteries 290 Safety FCC Notice Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC NoticeSpecific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless Phones Safety 291 FCC Radiofrequency Emission 292 Safety Owner’s Record Safety 293Phone Guide Proprietary Notice 294 Safety Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s WarrantyManufacturer’s Warranty 295 296 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty 297 298 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty 299 300 Manufacturer’s Warranty Index 301 Index Index 302 Index 303 304 Index