Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone | Samsung MM-A880 instruction

Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone

Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Phone. The Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone MM-A880 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and provides page numbers where you can find out more:

⬤Digital dual-band capability allows you to make and receive calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 85).

⬤Built-in 1.03 Megapixel Camera with up to five zoom levels (page 165).

⬤Supports PictBridge technology to print pictures on a photo printer directly from your phone (page 181).

⬤Media Player allows you to play various types of music files (page 199).

⬤Missed events displayed on-screen in standby mode (page 230).

⬤Sprint PCS VisionSM provides access to the wireless Internet in digital mode (page 231).

⬤Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging provide quick and convenient messaging capabilities (page 240 and page 222, respectively).

⬤Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM lets you dial phone numbers by speaking someone’s name or the digits of their phone number (page 257).

22	Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics

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Samsung MM-A880 manual Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone

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 Account Passwords Account Password Voicemail PasswordSprint PCS Vision 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 To make a call using your keypad Making and Answering CallsMaking 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 To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode Calling Emergency NumbersIn-Call Options 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 Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses 2sec PauseTo dial or save phone numbers with pauses To set up abbreviated dialing Abbreviated DialingSave Dialing From Contacts Making an Abbreviated Dial CallTo make a call 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 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 preset messages To enter emoticonsTo enter recent messages 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 Selecting Ringer Types for Schedule Selecting a Roam RingerSelect Ringer Type Select 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 Display Settings Changing the Text GreetingTo display or change your 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 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 offSelect TTY Options Emergency Calling Phone Setup Options Launch PadTo assign your shortcut key Call Answer Mode Auto Answer ModeTo set call answer mode To set Auto Answer mode Display Language Select Auto AnswerTo assign a language for the phone’s display 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 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 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 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 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 Viewing History To view a Call History entry112 Managing Call History Call History Options Managing Call History 113 Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History114 Managing Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History To save a phone number from Call HistoryManaging Call History 115 Prepending a Phone Number From Call History To prepend a phone number from Call History116 Managing 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 Using Contacts 121 Assigning a Group EntryAssigning a Contact to a Group 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 126 Using Contacts Assigning Speed Dial NumbersTo assign a Speed Dial number to a new phone number Using Contacts 127 Editing a Contact EntryTo make changes to an 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 To access the today menu Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 135Going to Today’s Calendar Menu Adding a New Task Adding a New CountdownNext 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 Reviewing and Erasing Memos To record a conversation during a phone callTo play the voice memos you have recorded Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 143 To erase an individual memoTo erase all voice memos 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 Using the Calculator Equals =To use the calculator 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 Using Voice-Activated Dialing To activate voice recognition152 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 Select Voice Service Select Digit Dialing To adapt Digit Dial to your voice156 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 157 Yes Using Choice Lists Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation158 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 Using Send Text Name To launch a text message160 Using Lookup Name Using Go To AppUsing Your Phone’s Voice Services 161 To use Lookup Name Using Check Item To see and hear status information162 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 163 Coverage 164 Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 165 Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder Taking PicturesTo take a picture with the phone open Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 167 To take a picture with the phone closed Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password To create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail passwordSelect Online Albums Camera Mode Options Settings to select Resolution, Quality, Shutter SoundUsing the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 169 Setting Picture Mode Setting the FlashSetting the Self-Timer Wide Screen or Full Screen and press To cancel the Self-Timer after it has started Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 171Fun Frames To access fun frames Color Tones Using the Zoom To access color tonesUsing the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 173 To use the zoom Selecting Camera Settings To select your camera settingsNormal, or Economy Storing Pictures Camera FolderSaved to Phone see Select Picture & Video Select My Pictures Camera Folder Options Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 177 Saved to Phone FolderTo save a picture to the Saved 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 Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 183 Recording VideosTo record a video Video Mode Options Setting the Movie Light Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 185To set the movie light 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 Sending Sprint PCS Picture MailSM Sending Pictures or Videos From the In Camera FolderSelect Picture & Video Select My Pictures or My Videos Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder 193 Sending Pictures From Messaging Select Send MessageTo send pictures from the Messaging menu 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 Using Voicemail Setting Up Your VoicemailSprint PCS Service Features The Basics Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 213 Voicemail NotificationNew Voicemail Message Alerts 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 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 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt RequestContinue Recording 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 Using SMS Text Messaging Composing SMS Text MessagesTo compose an SMS Text message Accessing SMS Text Messages Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 223To read an SMS Text message 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 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision Your User NameSprint PCS Vision 233 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 To change your Net Guard settings Net Guard236 Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Sprint PCS Vision 237 Navigating the Web SoftkeysScrolling Selecting Going Back Accessing Messaging Sprint PCS MessagingMessage Types Going Home Accessing Sprint PCS Mail To access Sprint PCS Mail from your phoneSprint PCS Vision 241 Accessing Additional Email Providers To access email providers from your Sprint PCS Vision PhoneMessaging 242 Sprint PCS Vision Accessing Instant Messaging Messaging Select Instant MessagingSprint PCS Vision 243 Accessing Wireless Chatrooms To access a chatroom from the browser244 Sprint PCS Vision 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 Opening the Browser Menu To open the browser menu250 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 Reloading a Web Restarting the Web BrowserSelect Restart Browser Sprint PCS Vision FAQs When is my data connection active?Sprint PCS Vision 255 When is my data connection dormant? Can I sign out of data services?256 Sprint PCS Vision Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM Sprint PCS Voice Command 257 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command It’s Easy to Get Started258 Sprint PCS Voice Command 259 Creating Your Own Address Book Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command260 Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command To access information using Sprint PCS Voice CommandSprint PCS Voice Command 261 262 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 Safety 273 Owner’s RecordPhone Guide Proprietary Notice 274 Safety Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s WarrantyManufacturer’s Warranty 275 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