Using SMS Text Messaging

With SMS Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your Sprint PCS Phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your phone’s screen.

In addition, SMS Text Messaging includes a variety of pre-set messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,” that make composing messages fast and easy. You can also customize your own pre-set messages (up to 128 characters) from your Sprint PCS Phone or at www.sprintpcs.com.

Composing SMS Text Messages

To compose an SMS Text message:

1.Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2.Select Messaging ( ).

3.Select Send Message ( ).

4.Select Text and press .

5.Select Mobile #, Email, or Contacts and press .

6.Enter the number, email address, or select the contact

and select Next ( ) or . (You may include up to 10 recipients per message.)

7.Compose a message using one of the following methods:

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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 to Sprint Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint Introduction Getting Started Page Setting Up Service Setting Up Service Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Determining if Your Phone is Already ActivatedUnlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps Setting Up Your Voicemail To set up your voicemail Sprint PCS Vision Password Sprint PCS Account PasswordsAccount Password Voicemail Password Reaching Sprint Customer Service Getting Help To access automated invoicing information Receiving Automated Invoicing InformationSprint PCS Directory Assistance 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 On and Off Turning Your Phone OnTurning Your Phone Off 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 Using the Charger Settings , Phone Info , and Phone NumberDisplaying 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 Answering Calls To answer an incoming call Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled To disconnect a call when you are finishedMissed Call Notification Ending a Call In-Call Options To display a Missed Call entry from standby modeCalling Emergency Numbers End-of-Call Options To save a number from standby mode Saving a Phone NumberSelect New Entry or Existing Entry and press Home, Work, Pager, or Others and press Finding a Phone Number To find 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 Dialing From Contacts Making an Abbreviated Dial CallTo 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 Using Plus + Code Dialing To make a call using Plus Code Dialing Entering Text Selecting a Character Input ModeTo change the character input mode Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input To enter text using T9 Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad To enter symbols To enter numbers To enter recent messages To enter preset messagesTo enter emoticons Page 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 Selecting Ringer Types for Messages Select Ringer TypeSelect 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 Selecting a Key Tone Select Key Tone LevelSelect Tone Length To select a tone level Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings To adjust your phone’s volume settings To enable or disable alert sounds Alert NotificationSilence All To activate Silence All To display or change your greeting Display SettingsChanging the Text Greeting Select Main Display , Keypad , or Pwr Save Mode Changing the Backlight Time LengthChanging the Screen Saver Select Screen Saver Setting the Foreground Image Select Preset Images, Downloads, My Pictures, orChanging the Phone’s Menu Style Select Set Foreground Dialing Font Font SizeSelect Dialing Font To change the dialing font size Color To change the dialing color Location Settings To enable your phone’s Location feature Messaging Settings Setting Message AlertsTo hear an alert when you receive a new message Select Message Alert Deleting Old Messages Adding a Customized SignatureSelect 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 Call Answer Mode Auto 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 Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock FeatureTo access the Security menu Locking Your Phone Calling in Lock Mode Unlocking Your PhoneChanging the Lock Code Select Change Lock Accessing the Pic/Video Menu in Lock Mode Lock Pic/VideoLocking Pic/Video Select Lock Pic/Video Lock Services Locking Voice ServicesSelect Lock Services Locking PCS Vision Using Special Numbers To add or replace a special number 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 Resetting Your Phone Reset Picture & Video AccountSelect Reset Phone Select Reset Pic/Video Account Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision ServicesTo 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 Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming To check your voicemail while roaming To set your phone’s roam mode Setting Your Phone’s Roam ModeSet 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 Navigating Through MenusMenu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing the Menus Selecting Menu Items Menu NavigationMenu Structure Menu Diagram To return to standby modeViewing 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 Downloads Navigating Through Menus 107 108 Navigating Through Menus InUse Menu Navigating Through Menus 109 110 Navigating Through Menus Managing Call History Managing Call History 111 112 Managing Call History Viewing HistoryTo view a Call History entry Call History Options Managing Call History 113 114 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 Erasing Call History Select Erase or Erase AllTo erase Call History Managing Call History 117 118 Managing Call History Using Contacts Using Contacts 119 120 Using Contacts Adding a New Contacts EntrySelect Add New Entry To add a new entry Assigning a Contact to a Group Using Contacts 121Assigning a Group Entry 122 Using Contacts Finding Contact EntriesFinding Names To find Contact entries by name Using Contacts 123 Finding Speed Dial NumbersFinding Group Entries Select Speed Dial #s 124 Using Contacts Contact Entry Options Using Contacts 125 Adding a Phone Number to a Contact EntryEditing 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 128 Using Contacts Selecting a Ringer Type for an EntryDownloaded, or My Videos and press To select a ringer type for an entry Dialing Sprint PCS Services Select Account Info , Customer Service , or Dir AssistTo 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 Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 131 Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Using the Phone’s Scheduler and ToolsAdding an Event to the Scheduler To add an event Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 133 Event Alerts Event Alert MenuViewing 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 Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 137 Erasing a Day’s EventsOptions To erase a day’s scheduled events Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Select Alarm ClockAlarm #3 To use the alarm clock Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 139To compose a memo To read a saved memo To delete saved memos Using Your Phone’s Tools Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 141Managing 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 Using the Task List To use the task list Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 145 World TimeViewing a Saved Task Deleting a Task To use the calculator Using the CalculatorEquals = To set up a new countdown Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 147Countdown To view a countdown Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 149 New Features 150 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 151 152 Using Voice-Activated DialingTo activate voice recognition Select Voice Service Select Voice Launch To access voice launchUsing Your Phone’s Voice Services 153 Voice Launch Using Call Name or # To place a call using Call Name or #Calling Contacts Entries 154 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 155 Calling Phone Numbers Digit DialingAdapting Digit Dial Calling Nicknames 156 Select Voice Service Select Digit DialingTo adapt Digit Dial to your voice Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 157 Yes 158 Using Choice ListsResetting Digit Dial Adaptation Select Voice Service Select Choice Lists To enable or disable choice lists for Digit DialUsing Your Phone’s Voice Services 159 Enabling/Disabling Choice Lists 160 Using Send Text NameTo launch a text message Using Lookup Name Using Go To AppUsing Your Phone’s Voice Services 161 To use Lookup Name 162 Using Check ItemTo see and hear status information Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 163 Coverage 164 Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 165 To take a picture with the phone open Using the Built-in Camera and CamcorderTaking Pictures Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 167 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 169 Camera Mode OptionsSettings to select Resolution, Quality, Shutter Sound Setting Picture Mode Setting the FlashSetting 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 To access fun frames Color Tones Using the Zoom To access color tonesUsing the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 173 To use the zoom Normal, or Economy Selecting Camera SettingsTo select your camera settings Storing Pictures Camera FolderSaved 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 Saved to Phone Folder Options To view pictures stored in the Saved to Phone folder Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 179 Ordering PrintsPrints at Retail Select In Camera or New Picture and press Prints by Mail Printing Pictures Using PictBridge Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 181Printing 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 Using the Zoom To select your control settingsUsing the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 187 Controls Selecting Video Settings To select your camcorder settings Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 189 Storing VideosCamcorder Folder Camcorder see below Saved to Phone see Camcorder Folder Options Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 191 To save a video clip to the Saved to Phone folder 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 Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web Site To access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web siteUsing the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 195 Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone To view your online pictures from your phone Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 197 Uploading Pictures or VideosSelect Picture & Video Select Online Albums To upload pictures or Videos Downloading Your Online Pictures Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 199 Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player Your Multimedia Channel Options Accessing Your Media Players Channel Listings To access your media player and Channel ListingsUsing Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 201 Select Media Player Playing a Video or Audio Clip To select and play a media clip Multimedia FAQs How am I charged for Multimedia Service?Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 203 Sprint PCS Vision Plan SprintTV Vision Plan Any plan other than a Sprint PCS Vision Plan Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 205 Are the videos that Im viewing live videos? Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 207 Channel 07, just press the 7 key 208 Sprint PCS Service Features 210 Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 211 Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics Using VoicemailSetting Up Your Voicemail Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 213 Voicemail NotificationNew 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 Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 215 Voicemail Button Guide Using Expert Mode Setting Up Group Distribution ListsTo turn Expert Mode on or off Voicemail Options Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 217 Sprint PCS CallbackVoicemail-to-Voicemail Message Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Continue Recording Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message ForwardingVoicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 219 Clearing the Message IconExtended 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 Using Preset Canned Messages Select Preset MessagesSprint PCS Service Features The Basics 225 Edit Using Caller ID To switch back to the first caller Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 227Responding to Call Waiting To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call Making a Three-Way Call To make a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 229To activate Call Forwarding To deactivate Call Forwarding Missed Events To view missed events Sprint PCS VisionSM Sprint PCS Vision 231 Sprint PCS Vision Applications 232 Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS Vision 233 Getting Started With Sprint PCS VisionYour User Name Settings menu Menu Settings Phone Info Phone Number Finding Your User NameTo find your User Name 234 Sprint PCS Vision Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection Sprint PCS Vision HomeTo launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection Sprint PCS Vision 235 236 Sprint PCS Vision To change your Net Guard settingsNet Guard Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Sprint PCS Vision 237 Scrolling Navigating the WebSoftkeys Selecting Going Back Accessing Messaging Sprint PCS MessagingMessage Types Going Home Sprint PCS Vision 241 Accessing Sprint PCS MailTo access Sprint PCS Mail from your phone Accessing Additional Email Providers To access email providers from your Sprint PCS Vision PhoneMessaging 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 Downloading Premium Services Content Accessing the Download MenusTo access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus Downloads Select Games , Ringers , Screen Savers Selecting an Item to Download Downloading an ItemTo download a selected item 246 Sprint PCS Vision Using My Content Manager Sprint PCS Vision 247 Downloads Select My Content Manager To access My Content ManagerTo download purchased content from My Content Manager Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and Applications, see Using the Browser Menu WebExploring the Web Sprint PCS Vision 249 250 Opening the Browser MenuTo open the browser menu Sprint PCS Vision 251 Accessing a Bookmark Creating a BookmarkSelect Mark this Select View Bookmarks Deleting a Bookmark Going to a Specific Web siteTo 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 CommandSM Sprint PCS Voice Command 257 258 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice CommandIt’s Easy to Get Started Sprint PCS Voice Command 259 Creating Your Own Address Book 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 Safety 265 Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength Understanding the Power Save FeatureKnowing Radio Frequency Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Using Your Phone While DrivingFollowing Safety Guidelines Safety 267 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 268 SafetyTurning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Caring for the Battery Protecting Your BatteryRestricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Safety 269 270 Safety Disposal of Lithium Ion Li-Ion Batteries Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Specific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless PhonesSafety 271 FCC Notice 272 Safety FCC Radiofrequency Emission Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Safety 273Owner’s Record 274 Safety Manufacturer’s Warranty 275 Manufacturer’s WarrantyManufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty 276 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty 277 278 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty 279 280 Manufacturer’s Warranty Index Index 281 Index 282 Index 283 Index 284