Your Sprint PCS Phone The Basics | Samsung MM-A800 manual

9.Numeric Keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and characters.

10.TransFLASH Memory Slot: Allows you to insert a specialized memory card made especially for mobile phones. Your phone supports up to 512 MB of TransFLASH memory.

11.Shift/Asterisk Key: Enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the character input type.

12.Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used connect any available accessory cables to your phone.

13.Power Interface Connector: This connector is used to plug in the charging accessories.

14.Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.

15.Plus Code Dialing Key: Automatically dials the international access code for the country in which you are located (for instance, 011 for international calls placed from the United States).

16.Space/Pound Key: Enters the pound [#] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space.

17.Side Camera Key: Allows you to launch the Camera with the press of a button when the slider is up. When the slider is down, you can press and hold to launch the camera using the LCD as a viewfinder.

18.BACK Key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode. When in a menu, press to return to the previous menu. This key also allows you

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Samsung MM-A800 manual Your Sprint PCS Phone The Basics

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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 to Sprint Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint Introduction Getting Started Page Setting Up Service Setting Up Service Unlocking Your Phone Getting Started With Sprint PCS ServiceDetermining if Your Phone is Already Activated To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps Setting Up Your Voicemail To set up your voicemail Sprint PCS Account Passwords Account Password Voicemail PasswordSprint PCS Vision Password Reaching Sprint Customer Service Getting Help Sprint PCS Directory Assistance To access automated invoicing informationReceiving Automated Invoicing Information To call Sprint PCS Directory Assistance Sprint PCS Operator Services To access 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 Turning Your Phone Off Turning Your Phone On and OffTurning Your Phone On To turn your phone on Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Installing the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery Removing the Battery To remove your battery Charging the Battery Displaying Your Phone Number Using the ChargerSettings , Phone Info , and Phone Number To use the travel charger provided with your phone To make a call using your keypad Making and Answering CallsMaking Calls Dialing Options Answering Calls To answer an incoming call Missed Call Notification Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard EnabledTo disconnect a call when you are finished Ending a Call To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode Calling Emergency NumbersIn-Call Options End-of-Call Options Select New Entry or Existing Entry and press To save a number from standby modeSaving a Phone Number Home, Work, Pager, or Others and press Finding a Phone Number To find a phone number Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses 2sec PauseTo dial or save phone numbers with pauses Save Making an Abbreviated Dial Call To set up abbreviated dialingAbbreviated Dialing To make a call Dialing From Contacts To dial directly from a Contacts entry Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing To use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locationsTo use Two-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations Using Plus + Code Dialing To make a call using Plus Code Dialing Selecting a Character Input Mode To change the character input modeEntering Text Entering Text Using AlphaeZi Entering Words Using eZiTapTo type the word tomorrow Select eZiTap Settings Select Personal Dic AlphaeZi DictionaryTo add a custom word to the dictionary Key Assignments of AlphaeZi EZiTap Settings To access the eZiTap settings Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad To enter numbers To enter symbolsTo enter preset messages To enter emoticons To enter recent messages Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Sound Settings Ringer Types Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls To select a ringer type for voice calls Select Voicemail , Text Message , or Picture Mail Selecting Ringer Types for MessagesSelect Ringer Type To select a ringer type for messages Selecting Ringer Types for Schedule Selecting a Roam RingerSelect Ringer Type Select Roam Ringer To select a tone type Selecting a Key ToneSelect Key Tone Level To select a tone level Select Tone Length Adjusting the Phone’s Volume SettingsTo adjust your phone’s volume settings To select a key tone length Silence All To enable or disable alert soundsAlert Notification To activate Silence All Volume Accessing volume settings Display Settings Changing the Text GreetingTo display or change your greeting Select Main Display , Keypad , or Pwr Save Mode To change the backlight settingChanging the Backlight Time Length To change the display images Changing the Screen SaverChanging the Phone’s Menu Style To select the display’s menu style Select Set Foreground Setting the Foreground ImageChanging the Background To change the background image Select Set Floating Set Floating ImageChanging the Focus Effect Select Focus Effect Location Settings To enable your phone’s Location feature To hear an alert when you receive a new message Messaging SettingsSetting Message Alerts Select Message Alert Select Edit Signature Deleting Old MessagesAdding a Customized Signature To add a customized signature to each sent message Managing Preset Messages To edit or delete a canned messageTo add a new canned message Airplane Mode Select Airplane ModeTo set your phone to Airplane Mode TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service To turn TTY Mode on or off Emergency Calling Phone Setup Options Launch PadTo assign your shortcut key To set call answer mode Call Answer ModeAuto-Answer Mode To set Auto-Answer mode Display Language Select Auto AnswerTo assign a language for the phone’s display Setting Your Phone’s Security Setting Your Phone’s Security To access the Security menu Accessing the Security MenuUsing Your Phone’s Lock Feature Locking Your Phone Changing the Lock Code Calling in Lock ModeUnlocking Your Phone Select Change Lock Locking Pic/Video Accessing the Pic/Video Menu in Lock ModeLock Pic/Video Select Lock Pic/Video Select Lock Service Lock ServiceLocking Voice Services Locking PCS Vision Using Special Numbers To add or replace a special number Erasing Contacts Select Erase ContactsTo erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts Erasing Downloads Select Erase DownloadsTo erase all downloads Erase Pictures and Video Select Erase Pic/VideoTo erase all Pictures and Videos Select Reset Phone Resetting Your PhoneReset Pictures Video Account Select Reset Pic/Video Account Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision ServicesTo disable Sprint PCS Vision services To enable Sprint PCS Vision services Controlling Your Roaming Experience Controlling Your Roaming Experience Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display ScreenRoaming on Other Digital Networks Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming To check your voicemail while roaming Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Set ModeTo set your phone’s roam mode Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard To turn Call Guard on or off To place roaming calls with Call Guard on To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on Navigating Through Menus Menu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing the MenusNavigating Through Menus Menu Navigation Menu StructureSelecting Menu Items Viewing the Menus Menu DiagramTo return to standby mode Backing Up Within a Menu Navigating Through Menus Menus Page Menus Messaging 100 Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus 101 Tools 102 Navigating Through Menus 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 Downloads Navigating Through Menus 111 InUse Menu 112 Navigating Through Menus Managing Call History Managing Call History 113 Viewing History To view a Call History entry114 Managing Call History Call History Options Managing Call History 115 Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History116 Managing Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History To save a phone number from Call HistoryManaging Call History 117 Prepending a Phone Number From Call History To prepend a phone number from Call History118 Managing Call History To erase Call History Erasing Call HistorySelect Erase or Erase All Managing Call History 119 120 Managing Call History Using Contacts Using Contacts 121 Select Add New Entry 122 Using ContactsAdding a New Contacts Entry To add a new entry Using Contacts 123 Assigning a Group EntryAssigning a Contact to a Group Finding Names 124 Using ContactsFinding Contact Entries To find Contact entries by name Finding Group Entries Using Contacts 125Finding Speed Dial Numbers Select Speed Dial #s 126 Using Contacts Contact Entry Options Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number Using Contacts 127Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry To add a phone number to an entry 128 Using Contacts Assigning Speed Dial NumbersTo assign a Speed Dial number to a new phone number To assign a Speed Dial number to an existing phone number Using Contacts 129Editing a Contact Entry To make changes to an entry Downloads, or My Videos and press 130 Using ContactsSelecting a Ringer Type for an Entry To select a ringer type for an entry To dial a service from your Contacts Dialing Sprint PCS ServicesSelect Account Info , Customer Service , or Dir Assist To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad 132 Using Contacts Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 133 Adding an Event to the Scheduler Using Your Phone’s SchedulerUsing the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Personal, Business, Appointment, Birthday, or Vacation Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 135 1Hr beforeOnce, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly Event Alerts Event Alert Menu Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 137 Viewing EventsTo view your scheduled events To access the today menu Going to Today’s Calendar MenuAdding a New Task Next Erasing a Day’s EventsAdding a New Countdown Options Alarm #3 Using Your Phone’s Alarm ClockSelect Alarm Clock To use the alarm clock Daily, Once, Mon to Fri, or Sat & Sun Using Your Phone’s Memo PadUsing the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 141 To compose a memo Memo Skin To set a memo skin Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 143 To read a saved memoTo delete saved memos Recording Voice Memos Using Your Phone’s ToolsManaging Voice Memos To record a voice memo To record a conversation during a phone call Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 145Reviewing and Erasing Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded To erase an individual memo To erase all voice memos Using the Task List Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 147To use the task list Viewing a Saved Task Setting the StateSelect Forward, In Process, or Completed and press Deleting a Task World Time Using the CalculatorUsing the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 149 To view the time in over twenty different locations To set up a new countdown CountdownEquals = Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 151 To view a countdown Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 153 New Features 154 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 155 Using Voice-Activated Dialing To activate voice recognition156 To access voice launch Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 157Voice Launch Calling Contacts Entries Using Call Name or #To place a call using Call Name or # 158 Adapting Digit Dial Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 159Calling Phone Numbers Digit Dialing Calling Nicknames Select Voice Service Select Digit Dialing To adapt Digit Dial to your voice160 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 161 Yes Using Choice Lists Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation162 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 163 Select Voice Service Select Choice ListsTo enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial Enabling/Disabling Choice Lists Using Send Text Name To launch a text message164 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 165 Using Lookup NameUsing Go To App To use Lookup Name Using Check Item To see and hear status information166 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 167 Coverage 168 Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 169 Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder Taking PicturesTo take a picture with the phone open Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 171 To take a picture with the phone closed Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 173 Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail PasswordTo create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail password Select Online Albums Camera Mode Options Portrait, Scenic, Sports, Vivid, or Macro Setting Picture Mode Setting the FlashHighlight Picture Mode To cancel the Self-Timer after it has started Setting the Self-TimerTo activate the Self-Timer Off, 10 seconds, 5 seconds and press Series Shot Taking Series ShotsSelect Series Shot or Divided Shot and press Divided Shot To access fun frames Fun FramesPlayRoom Star Beans Stones Screen Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 179 Using the ZoomTo access color tones Color Tones Normal, or Economy Selecting Camera SettingsTo select your camera settings Sound 2, and Off Saved to Phone see Storing PicturesCamera Folder Select Pictures Video Select My Pictures To setup your camera to save images to the memory card Memory Card Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 183 Camera Folder Options Saved to Phone folder Erase All Copy Selection Copy All Move Selection Move All Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 185Saved to Phone Folder To save a picture to the Saved to Phone folder Saved to Phone Folder Options To view pictures stored in the Saved to Phone folder Printing From Your Phone Printing Pictures Using PictBridgeUsing the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 187 Select Pictures Video Select Pictbridge Print Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder Select Video Mail or Long Video and press Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 189Recording Videos To record a video Video Mode Options Setting the Movie Light Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 191To set the movie light Select Color Tones Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 193 Using the ZoomTo select your control settings Controls Selecting Video Settings To select your camcorder settings Camcorder Folder Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 195Storing Videos Camcorder see below To review your stored videos in the Memory Card folder Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 197 Camcorder Folder Options To save a video clip to the Saved to Phone folder Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 199 Sending Sprint PCS Picture MailSMSending Pictures or Videos From the In Camera Folder Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder Select Send Message Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 201Sending Pictures From Messaging Select In Camera, In Camcorder, Memory Card, New Tip Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 203 Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web SiteTo access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone To view your online pictures from your phone Select Pictures Video Select Online Albums Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 205Uploading Pictures or Videos To upload pictures or Videos Downloading Your Online Pictures Scanning a Business Card Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 207Biz Card Scan Select Pictures Video Select Biz Card Scan Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 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 211 Accessing Your Media Players Channel ListingsTo access your media player and Channel Listings Select Media Player Playing a Video or Audio Clip To select and play a media clip Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 213 Multimedia FAQsHow am I charged for Multimedia Service? Sprint PCS Vision Plan SprintTV Vision Plan Any plan other than a Sprint PCS Vision Plan Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 215 Are the videos that Im viewing live videos? Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 217 Channel 07, just press the 7 key 218 Sprint PCS Service Features 220 Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 221 Using Voicemail Setting Up Your VoicemailSprint PCS Service Features The Basics New Voicemail Message Alerts Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 223Voicemail Notification To call your voicemail Using One-Touch Message Access Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your MessagesRetrieving Your Voicemail Messages Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 225 Voicemail Button Guide To turn Expert Mode on or off Using Expert ModeSetting Up Group Distribution Lists Voicemail Options Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 227Sprint PCS Callback Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt RequestContinue Recording Extended Absence Greeting Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 229Clearing the Message Icon Select Clear Envelope Voicemail Menu Key Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 231 Using SMS Text Messaging Composing SMS Text MessagesTo compose an SMS Text message Accessing SMS Text Messages Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 233To read an SMS Text message To reply to an SMS Text message Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 235 Using Preset Canned MessagesSelect Preset Messages Edit Adapting VoiceMode Using Voice DictationSelect Voice Service Select Adapt VoiceMode Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 237 Select Reset VoiceMode Using VoiceModeResetting Dictation To reset dictation Using Choice Lists Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 239To use choice lists, follow these steps Spelling a Word To spell a word manually Entering Punctuation Characters Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 241Changing the Text Case VoiceMode Punctuation Characters Exclamation-point Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 243 Other Abbreviations Using Caller ID Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 245 To switch back to the first caller Responding to Call WaitingTo respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 247 Making a Three-Way CallTo make a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding To activate Call ForwardingTo deactivate Call Forwarding Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 249 Missed EventsTo view missed events Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics Sprint PCS VisionSM Sprint PCS Vision 251 Sprint PCS Vision Applications 252 Sprint PCS Vision Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision Your User NameSprint PCS Vision 253 To find your User Name Settings menu Menu Settings Phone Info Phone NumberFinding Your User Name 254 Sprint PCS Vision To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection Launching a Sprint PCS Vision ConnectionSprint PCS Vision Home Sprint PCS Vision 255 To change your Net Guard settings Net Guard256 Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Sprint PCS Vision 257 Navigating the Web SoftkeysScrolling Selecting Going Back Message Types Accessing MessagingSprint PCS Messaging Going Home Accessing Sprint PCS Mail To access Sprint PCS Mail from your phoneSprint PCS Vision 261 Messaging Accessing Additional Email ProvidersTo access email providers from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone 262 Sprint PCS Vision Accessing Instant Messaging Messaging Select Instant MessagingSprint PCS Vision 263 Accessing Wireless Chatrooms To access a chatroom from the browser264 Sprint PCS Vision To access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus Downloading Premium Services ContentAccessing the Download Menus Downloads Select Games , Ringers , Screen Savers To download a selected item Selecting an Item to DownloadDownloading an Item 266 Sprint PCS Vision Using My Content Manager Sprint PCS Vision 267 To download purchased content from My Content Manager Downloads Select My Content ManagerTo access My Content Manager Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and Applications, see Exploring the Web Using the Browser MenuWeb Sprint PCS Vision 269 Opening the Browser Menu To open the browser menu270 Sprint PCS Vision 271 Select Mark this Accessing a BookmarkCreating a Bookmark Select View Bookmarks To delete a bookmark Deleting a BookmarkGoing to a Specific Web site Sprint PCS Vision 273 Reloading a Web Restarting the Web BrowserSelect Restart Browser Sprint PCS Vision FAQs When is my data connection active?Sprint PCS Vision 275 When is my data connection dormant? Can I sign out of data services?276 Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM Sprint PCS Voice Command 277 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command It’s Easy to Get Started278 Sprint PCS Voice Command 279 Creating Your Own Address Book Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command280 Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command To access information using Sprint PCS Voice CommandSprint PCS Voice Command 281 282 Safety Guidelines Warranty Information 284 Safety Safety 285 Knowing Radio Frequency Safety Keeping Tabs on Signal StrengthUnderstanding the Power Save Feature Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Following Safety Guidelines Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneUsing Your Phone While Driving Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 288 Safety Turning Off Your Phone Before FlyingTurning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Caring for the BatteryProtecting Your Battery Safety 289 290 Safety Disposal of Lithium Ion Li-Ion Batteries Safety 291 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC NoticeSpecific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless Phones FCC Notice 292 Safety FCC Radiofrequency Emission Safety 293 Owner’s RecordPhone Guide Proprietary Notice 294 Safety Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s WarrantyManufacturer’s Warranty 295 Manufacturer’s Warranty 296 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty 297 298 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty 299 300 Manufacturer’s Warranty Index Index 301 Index 302 Index 303 304 Index