Voicemail Notification, To call your voicemail | Samsung MM-A880

Voicemail Notification

There are several ways your Sprint PCS Phone alerts you of a new message:

⬤By displaying at the top of your screen.

⬤By displaying a message on the screen.

⬤By sounding the assigned ringer type.

⬤By the LED blinking red.

New Voicemail Message Alerts

When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail.

To call your voicemail:

▶Press and hold .

To display your missed calls:

▶Press the navigation key up.

Important	When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide
	PCS Network, you may not receive notification of
	new voicemail messages. It is recommended that
	you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1
	+ area code + your Sprint PCS Phone number.
	When your voicemail answers, press (*) and enter
	your pass code. You will be charged roaming rates
	when accessing voicemail while roaming off the
	Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.

Note: Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, you are only notified of new messages when your phone is turned on and you are in a Sprint PCS Service Area.

Sprint PCS Service

Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics

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Samsung MM-A880 Voicemail Notification, New Voicemail Message Alerts, To call your voicemail, To display your missed calls

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 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 Password Sprint PCS Account PasswordsAccount Password Voicemail 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 Calls To make a call using your keypadMaking and Answering 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 In-Call Options To display a Missed Call entry from standby modeCalling Emergency Numbers 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 To dial or save phone numbers with pauses Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses2sec Pause Save To set up abbreviated dialingAbbreviated Dialing To dial directly from a Contacts entry Dialing From ContactsMaking an Abbreviated Dial Call To make a call 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 To select a ringer type for messages Selecting Ringer Types for MessagesSelect Ringer Type Select Voicemail , Text Message , or Picture Mail Select Ringer Type Select Roam Ringer Selecting Ringer Types for ScheduleSelecting a Roam Ringer To select a tone level Selecting a Key ToneSelect Key Tone Level Select Tone Length 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 To display or change your greeting Display SettingsChanging the Text Greeting Select Screen Saver Select Main Display , Keypad , or Pwr Save ModeChanging the Backlight Time Length Changing the Screen Saver Select Set Foreground Setting the Foreground ImageSelect Preset Images, Downloads, My Pictures, or Changing the Phone’s Menu Style To change the dialing font size Dialing FontFont Size Select Dialing Font To change the dialing color Color 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 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 To set Auto Answer mode Call Answer ModeAuto Answer Mode To set call 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 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 ServicesLocking Voice Services Select Lock Services 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 Select Reset Pic/Video Account Resetting Your PhoneReset Picture & Video Account Select Reset Phone Select Sprint PCS Vision Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSMEnabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services To disable Sprint PCS Vision services 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 Backing Up Within a Menu Menu DiagramTo return to standby mode Viewing the Menus 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 Managing Call History 117 Erasing Call HistorySelect Erase or Erase All To erase Call History 118 Managing Call History Using Contacts 119 Using Contacts To add a new entry 120 Using ContactsAdding a New Contacts Entry Select Add New Entry Assigning a Contact to a Group Using Contacts 121Assigning a Group Entry To find Contact entries by name 122 Using ContactsFinding Contact Entries Finding Names Select Speed Dial #s Using Contacts 123Finding Speed Dial Numbers Finding Group Entries Contact Entry Options 124 Using Contacts To add a phone number to an entry Using Contacts 125Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number 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 To select a ringer type for an entry 128 Using ContactsSelecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Downloaded, 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 130 Using Contacts Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 131 Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools To add an event Using Your Phone’s SchedulerUsing the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Adding an Event to the Scheduler Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 133 To view your scheduled events Event AlertsEvent Alert Menu Viewing 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 To erase a day’s scheduled events Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 137Erasing a Day’s Events Options To use the alarm clock Using Your Phone’s Alarm ClockSelect Alarm Clock Alarm #3 To read a saved memo Using Your Phone’s Memo PadUsing the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 139 To compose a memo To delete saved memos Recording Voice Memos Using Your Phone’s ToolsUsing the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 141 Managing 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 Deleting a Task Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 145World Time Viewing a Saved Task To use the calculator Using the CalculatorEquals = To view a countdown To set up a new countdownUsing the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 147 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 Voice Launch Select Voice Service Select Voice LaunchTo access voice launch Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 153 154 Using Call Name or #To place a call using Call Name or # Calling Contacts Entries Calling Nicknames Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 155Calling Phone Numbers Digit Dialing Adapting Digit Dial 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 Enabling/Disabling Choice Lists Select Voice Service Select Choice ListsTo enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 159 160 Using Send Text NameTo launch a text message To use Lookup Name Using Lookup NameUsing Go To App Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 161 162 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 Wide Screen or Full Screen and press Setting Picture ModeSetting the Flash Setting the Self-Timer 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 use the zoom Using the ZoomTo access color tones Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 173 Normal, or Economy Selecting Camera SettingsTo select your camera settings Select Picture & Video Select My Pictures Storing PicturesCamera Folder Saved to Phone see 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 Select In Camera or New Picture and press Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 179Ordering Prints Prints at Retail Prints by Mail Select Picture & Video Select PictBridge Print Printing Pictures Using PictBridgeUsing the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 181 Printing From Your Phone 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 Controls Using the ZoomTo select your control settings Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 187 To select your camcorder settings Selecting Video Settings Camcorder see below Saved to Phone see Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 189Storing Videos Camcorder Folder 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 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 195 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 197Uploading Pictures or Videos Select Picture & Video Select Online Albums 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 Select Media Player Accessing Your Media Players Channel ListingsTo access your media player and Channel Listings Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 201 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 203 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 To call your voicemail Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 213Voicemail Notification New Voicemail Message Alerts 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 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 217Sprint PCS Callback Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Continue Recording Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message ForwardingVoicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Select Clear Envelope Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 219Clearing the Message Icon Extended Absence Greeting 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 Edit Using Preset Canned MessagesSelect Preset Messages Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 225 Using Caller ID To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call To switch back to the first callerSprint PCS Service Features The Basics 227 Responding to Call Waiting To make a Three-Way Call Making a Three-Way Call To deactivate Call Forwarding Using Call ForwardingSprint PCS Service Features The Basics 229 To activate 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 234 Sprint PCS Vision Settings menu Menu Settings Phone Info Phone NumberFinding Your User Name To find your User Name Sprint PCS Vision 235 Launching a Sprint PCS Vision ConnectionSprint PCS Vision Home To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection 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 Going Home Accessing MessagingSprint PCS Messaging Message Types Sprint PCS Vision 241 Accessing Sprint PCS MailTo access Sprint PCS Mail from your phone 242 Sprint PCS Vision Accessing Additional Email ProvidersTo access email providers from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone Messaging Sprint PCS Vision 243 Accessing Instant MessagingMessaging Select Instant Messaging 244 Sprint PCS Vision Accessing Wireless ChatroomsTo access a chatroom from the browser Downloads Select Games , Ringers , Screen Savers Downloading Premium Services ContentAccessing the Download Menus To access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus 246 Sprint PCS Vision Selecting an Item to DownloadDownloading an Item To download a selected item Sprint PCS Vision 247 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 249 Using the Browser MenuWeb Exploring the Web 250 Opening the Browser MenuTo open the browser menu Sprint PCS Vision 251 Select View Bookmarks Accessing a BookmarkCreating a Bookmark Select Mark this Sprint PCS Vision 253 Deleting a BookmarkGoing to a Specific Web site To delete a bookmark 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 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal StrengthUnderstanding the Power Save Feature Knowing Radio Frequency Safety Safety 267 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneUsing Your Phone While Driving Following Safety Guidelines Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices268 Safety Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Safety 269 Caring for the BatteryProtecting Your Battery Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Disposal of Lithium Ion Li-Ion Batteries 270 Safety FCC Notice Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC NoticeSpecific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless Phones Safety 271 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