Setting Up Service

Section 1A

In This Section

♦Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service

♦Setting Up Your Voicemail

♦Sprint PCS Account Passwords

♦Getting Help

Setting up service on your new Sprint PCS Phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.

Setting Up Service

Section 1A: Setting Up Service

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Contents

Sprint PCS Service YE04.05LMa880050505D6 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 231 Index Page Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint Welcome to Sprint Introduction Getting Started Page Setting Up Service Setting Up Service 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 Vision Password Sprint PCS Account PasswordsAccount Password Voicemail Password Getting Help Reaching Sprint Customer Service Receiving Automated Invoicing Information To access automated invoicing informationSprint PCS Directory Assistance To call 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 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 To install the Li-Ion battery Installing the Battery To remove your battery Removing the Battery Charging the Battery Settings , Phone Info , and Phone Number Using the ChargerDisplaying Your Phone Number To use the travel charger provided with your phone Making Calls To make a call using your keypadMaking and Answering Calls Dialing Options To answer an incoming call Answering Calls To disconnect a call when you are finished Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard EnabledMissed Call Notification Ending a Call In-Call Options To display a Missed Call entry from standby modeCalling Emergency Numbers End-of-Call Options Saving a Phone Number To save a number from standby modeSelect New Entry or Existing Entry and press Home, Work, Pager, or Others and press To find a phone number Finding a Phone Number To dial or save phone numbers with pauses Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses2sec Pause Save To set up abbreviated dialingAbbreviated Dialing Making an Abbreviated Dial Call Dialing From ContactsTo make a call To dial directly from a Contacts entry To use Two-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed DialingTo use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations To make a call using Plus Code Dialing Using Plus + Code Dialing Entering Text Selecting a Character Input ModeTo change the character input mode To enter text using T9 Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input To enter characters by tapping the keypad Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter numbers To enter symbols To enter recent messages To enter preset messagesTo enter emoticons Page 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 Select Ringer Type Selecting Ringer Types for MessagesSelect Voicemail , Text Message , or Picture Mail To select a ringer type for messages Select Ringer Type Select Roam Ringer Selecting Ringer Types for ScheduleSelecting a Roam Ringer Select Key Tone Level Selecting a Key ToneSelect Tone Length To select a tone level 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 To display or change your greeting Display SettingsChanging the Text Greeting Changing the Backlight Time Length Select Main Display , Keypad , or Pwr Save ModeChanging the Screen Saver Select Screen Saver Select Preset Images, Downloads, My Pictures, or Setting the Foreground ImageChanging the Phone’s Menu Style Select Set Foreground Font Size Dialing FontSelect Dialing Font To change the dialing font size To change the dialing color Color To enable your phone’s Location feature Location Settings Setting Message Alerts Messaging SettingsTo hear an alert when you receive a new message Select Message Alert Adding a Customized Signature Deleting Old MessagesSelect Edit Signature To add a customized signature to each sent message To add a new canned message Managing Preset MessagesTo edit or delete a canned message To set your phone to Airplane Mode Airplane ModeSelect Airplane Mode Select TTY Options TTY Use With Sprint PCS ServiceTo turn TTY Mode on or off Emergency Calling To assign your shortcut key Phone Setup OptionsLaunch Pad Auto Answer Mode Call Answer ModeTo set call answer mode To set Auto Answer mode To assign a language for the phone’s display Display LanguageSelect Auto Answer Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 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 Unlocking Your Phone Calling in Lock ModeChanging the Lock Code Select Change Lock Lock Pic/Video Accessing the Pic/Video Menu in Lock ModeLocking Pic/Video Select Lock Pic/Video Locking Voice Services Lock ServicesSelect Lock Services Locking PCS Vision To add or replace a special number Using Special Numbers To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts Erasing ContactsSelect Erase Contacts To erase all downloads Erasing DownloadsSelect Erase Downloads To erase all pictures and videos Erase Pictures and VideoSelect Erase Pic/Video Reset Picture & Video Account Resetting Your PhoneSelect Reset Phone Select Reset Pic/Video Account Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSMTo disable Sprint PCS Vision services Select Sprint PCS Vision To enable Sprint PCS Vision services Controlling Your Roaming Experience Controlling Your Roaming Experience 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 To set your phone’s roam mode Setting Your Phone’s Roam ModeSet 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 Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through MenusMenu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing the Menus Selecting Menu Items Menu NavigationMenu Structure To return to standby mode Menu DiagramViewing the Menus Backing Up Within a Menu Navigating Through Menus Menus Messaging Menus Tools Media Player 100 Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus 101 102 Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus 103 104 Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus 105 106 Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus 107 Downloads 108 Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus 109 InUse Menu 110 Navigating Through Menus Managing Call History 111 Managing Call History 112 Managing Call History Viewing HistoryTo view a Call History entry Managing Call History 113 Call History Options 114 Managing Call History Making a Call From Call HistoryTo place a call from Call History Managing Call History 115 Saving a Phone Number From Call HistoryTo save a phone number from Call History 116 Managing Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call HistoryTo prepend a phone number from Call History Select Erase or Erase All Erasing Call HistoryTo erase Call History Managing Call History 117 118 Managing Call History Using Contacts 119 Using Contacts Adding a New Contacts Entry 120 Using ContactsSelect Add New Entry To add a new entry Assigning a Contact to a Group Using Contacts 121Assigning a Group Entry Finding Contact Entries 122 Using ContactsFinding Names To find Contact entries by name Finding Speed Dial Numbers Using Contacts 123Finding Group Entries Select Speed Dial #s Contact Entry Options 124 Using Contacts Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry Using Contacts 125Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number To add a phone number to an entry To assign a Speed Dial number to a new phone number 126 Using ContactsAssigning Speed Dial Numbers To make changes to an entry Using Contacts 127Editing a Contact Entry Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry 128 Using ContactsDownloaded, or My Videos and press To select a ringer type for an entry Select Account Info , Customer Service , or Dir Assist Dialing Sprint PCS ServicesTo dial a service from your Contacts To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad 130 Using Contacts Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 131 Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Using Your Phone’s SchedulerAdding an Event to the Scheduler To add an event Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 133 Event Alert Menu Event AlertsViewing Events To view your scheduled events Going to Today’s Calendar Menu To access the today menuUsing the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 135 Next Adding a New TaskAdding a New Countdown Erasing a Day’s Events Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 137Options To erase a day’s scheduled events Select Alarm Clock Using Your Phone’s Alarm ClockAlarm #3 To use the alarm clock Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 139 Using Your Phone’s Memo PadTo compose a memo To read a saved memo To delete saved memos Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 141 Using Your Phone’s ToolsManaging Voice Memos Recording Voice Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded Reviewing and Erasing MemosTo record a conversation during a phone call To erase all voice memos Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 143To erase an individual memo To use the task list Using the Task List World Time Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 145Viewing a Saved Task Deleting a Task To use the calculator Using the CalculatorEquals = Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 147 To set up a new countdownCountdown To view a countdown Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 149 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 150 New Features Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 151 152 Using Voice-Activated DialingTo activate voice recognition To access voice launch Select Voice Service Select Voice LaunchUsing Your Phone’s Voice Services 153 Voice Launch To place a call using Call Name or # Using Call Name or #Calling Contacts Entries 154 Calling Phone Numbers Digit Dialing Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 155Adapting Digit Dial Calling Nicknames 156 Select Voice Service Select Digit DialingTo adapt Digit Dial to your voice Yes Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 157 158 Using Choice ListsResetting Digit Dial Adaptation To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial Select Voice Service Select Choice ListsUsing Your Phone’s Voice Services 159 Enabling/Disabling Choice Lists 160 Using Send Text NameTo launch a text message Using Go To App Using Lookup NameUsing Your Phone’s Voice Services 161 To use Lookup Name 162 Using Check ItemTo see and hear status information Coverage Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 163 164 Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 165 Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder To take a picture with the phone open Using the Built-in Camera and CamcorderTaking Pictures To take a picture with the phone closed Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 167 Select Online Albums Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail PasswordTo create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail password Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 169 Camera Mode OptionsSettings to select Resolution, Quality, Shutter Sound Setting the Flash Setting Picture ModeSetting the Self-Timer Wide Screen or Full Screen and press Fun Frames To cancel the Self-Timer after it has startedUsing the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 171 Color Tones To access fun frames To access color tones Using the ZoomUsing the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 173 To use the zoom Normal, or Economy Selecting Camera SettingsTo select your camera settings Camera Folder Storing PicturesSaved to Phone see Select Picture & Video Select My Pictures Camera Folder Options To save a picture to the Saved to Phone folder Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 177Saved to Phone Folder To view pictures stored in the Saved to Phone folder Saved to Phone Folder Options Ordering Prints Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 179Prints at Retail Select In Camera or New Picture and press Prints by Mail Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 181 Printing Pictures Using PictBridgePrinting From Your Phone Select Picture & Video Select PictBridge Print Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder To record a video Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 183Recording Videos Video Mode Options To set the movie light Setting the Movie LightUsing the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 185 Select Color Tones To select your control settings Using the ZoomUsing the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 187 Controls To select your camcorder settings Selecting Video Settings Storing Videos Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 189Camcorder Folder Camcorder see below Saved to Phone see Camcorder Folder Options To save a video clip to the Saved to Phone folder Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 191 Select Picture & Video Select My Pictures or My Videos Sending Sprint PCS Picture MailSMSending Pictures or Videos From the In Camera Folder Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 193 To send pictures from the Messaging menu Sending Pictures From MessagingSelect Send Message To access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web SiteUsing the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 195 Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail To view your online pictures from your phone Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone Uploading Pictures or Videos Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 197Select Picture & Video Select Online Albums To upload pictures or Videos Downloading Your Online Pictures Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 199 Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player Your Multimedia Channel Options Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player To access your media player and Channel Listings Accessing Your Media Players Channel ListingsUsing Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 201 Select Media Player To select and play a media clip Playing a Video or Audio Clip How am I charged for Multimedia Service? Multimedia FAQsUsing Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 203 Sprint PCS Vision Plan Any plan other than a Sprint PCS Vision Plan SprintTV Vision Plan Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 205 Are the videos that Im viewing live videos? Channel 07, just press the 7 key Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 207 208 Sprint PCS Service Features 210 Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 211 Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics Using VoicemailSetting Up Your Voicemail Voicemail Notification Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 213New Voicemail Message Alerts To call your voicemail Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages Using One-Touch Message AccessUsing the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages Voicemail Button Guide Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 215 Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Using Expert ModeTo turn Expert Mode on or off Voicemail Options Sprint PCS Callback Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 217Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Continue Recording Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message ForwardingVoicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Clearing the Message Icon Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 219Extended Absence Greeting Select Clear Envelope Voicemail Menu Key Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 221 To compose an SMS Text message Using SMS Text MessagingComposing SMS Text Messages To read an SMS Text message Accessing SMS Text MessagesSprint PCS Service Features The Basics 223 To reply to an SMS Text message Select Preset Messages Using Preset Canned MessagesSprint PCS Service Features The Basics 225 Edit Using Caller ID Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 227 To switch back to the first callerResponding to Call Waiting To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call To make a Three-Way Call Making a Three-Way Call Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 229 Using Call ForwardingTo activate Call Forwarding To deactivate Call Forwarding To view missed events Missed Events Sprint PCS Vision 231 Sprint PCS VisionSM 232 Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS Vision Applications Sprint PCS Vision 233 Getting Started With Sprint PCS VisionYour User Name Finding Your User Name Settings menu Menu Settings Phone Info Phone NumberTo find your User Name 234 Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS Vision Home Launching a Sprint PCS Vision ConnectionTo launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection Sprint PCS Vision 235 236 Sprint PCS Vision To change your Net Guard settingsNet Guard Sprint PCS Vision 237 Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Scrolling Navigating the WebSoftkeys Going Back Selecting Sprint PCS Messaging Accessing MessagingMessage Types Going Home Sprint PCS Vision 241 Accessing Sprint PCS MailTo access Sprint PCS Mail from your phone To access email providers from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone Accessing Additional Email ProvidersMessaging 242 Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS Vision 243 Accessing Instant MessagingMessaging Select Instant Messaging 244 Sprint PCS Vision Accessing Wireless ChatroomsTo access a chatroom from the browser Accessing the Download Menus Downloading Premium Services ContentTo access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus Downloads Select Games , Ringers , Screen Savers Downloading an Item Selecting an Item to DownloadTo download a selected item 246 Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS Vision 247 Using My Content Manager To access My Content Manager Downloads Select My Content ManagerTo download purchased content from My Content Manager Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and Applications, see Web Using the Browser MenuExploring the Web Sprint PCS Vision 249 250 Opening the Browser MenuTo open the browser menu Sprint PCS Vision 251 Creating a Bookmark Accessing a BookmarkSelect Mark this Select View Bookmarks Going to a Specific Web site Deleting a BookmarkTo delete a bookmark Sprint PCS Vision 253 Select Restart Browser Reloading a WebRestarting the Web Browser Sprint PCS Vision 255 Sprint PCS Vision FAQsWhen is my data connection active? 256 Sprint PCS Vision When is my data connection dormant?Can I sign out of data services? Sprint PCS Voice Command 257 Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM 258 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice CommandIt’s Easy to Get Started Creating Your Own Address Book Sprint PCS Voice Command 259 260 Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice CommandTo make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command Sprint PCS Voice Command 261 Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice CommandTo access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command 262 Safety Guidelines Warranty Information 264 Safety 265 Safety Understanding the Power Save Feature Keeping Tabs on Signal StrengthKnowing Radio Frequency Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Using Your Phone While Driving Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneFollowing Safety Guidelines Safety 267 268 Safety Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesTurning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Protecting Your Battery Caring for the BatteryRestricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Safety 269 Disposal of Lithium Ion Li-Ion Batteries 270 Safety Specific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless Phones Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC NoticeSafety 271 FCC Notice FCC Radiofrequency Emission 272 Safety Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Safety 273Owner’s Record 274 Safety Manufacturer’s Warranty 275 Manufacturer’s WarrantyManufacturer’s Warranty 276 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty 277 278 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty 279 280 Manufacturer’s Warranty Index 281 Index Index 282 Index 283 Index 284