Samsung RL-A760 Sprint PCS Messaging

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Sprint PCS Messaging

Accessing Messaging

Now you can send and receive emails and text messages and

participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your Sprint PCS

Vision Phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends,

family, and co-workers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Sprint

Nationwide PCS Network.

Message Types

There are many types of text messaging available on your phone.

These include SMS Text Messaging (page 125), SMS Voice Messaging

(page 127), Instant Messaging, Email, and Chat.

(Sprint PCS Voicemail provides voicemail-to-mailbox messaging. For

information on using your phone’s voicemail feature, see “Using

Voicemail” on page 118.)

Contents

Main Table of Contents 1A.Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone . . . . . . . . . . .8 2A.Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2B.Controlling Your Phones Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 2C.Setting Your Phones Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 2D.Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 2E.Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 2F.Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 2G.Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 2H.Personal Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 2I. Using Your Phones Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features. . . . . . . . . . . 116 3A.Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 3B.Sprint PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 3C.Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 4A.Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 4B.Terms & Conditions and Manufacturers Warranty . . . . . .180 Welcome to Sprint Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint. Introduction Page Section 1A Setting Up Service Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated Unlocking Your Phone Setting Up Your Voicemail Sprint PCS Account Passwords Account Password Voicemail Password Sprint PCS Vision Password Getting Help Visit Our Website Reaching Sprint Customer Service Receiving Automated Invoicing Information Sprint PCS Directory Assistance Sprint PCS Operator Services Page Section 2A Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: The Basics Page Key Functions Page Viewing the Display Screen Page Page External LCD Features of Your Sprint PCS Vision Ready Link Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On Turning Your Phone Off Using Your Phones Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Page Charging the Battery Using the Travel Adapter Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Answering Calls Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Ending a Call Missed Call Notification Calling Emergency Numbers In-Call Options End-of-Call Options Saving a Phone Number Finding a Phone Number Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses Abbreviated Dialing Dialing From Contacts Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three-Touch Speed Dialing Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad Entering Numbers and Symbols Section 2B Controlling Your Phones Settings Sound Settings Ringer Types Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Selecting Ringer Types for Messages Selecting Ringer Types for Sprint PCS Ready Link Selecting Ringer Types for Scheduled Alerts Selecting Ringer Type for Roam Ringer Key Tone Level Key Tone Volume Selecting Tone Length Adjusting the Phones Volume Settings Alert Notification Application Volume Silence All Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting Changing the Backlight Time Length Changing the Display Screen Changing the Phones Menu Style Location Settings Airplane Mode TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service Phone Setup Options Shortcut Call Answer Mode Auto-Answer Mode Display Language Section 2C Setting Your Phones Security Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phones Lock Feature Locking Your Phone Unlocking Your Phone Changing the Lock Code Restricting Calls Using Special Numbers Erasing Contacts Erasing Downloads Resetting Your Phone Locking Phone Services Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services Net Guard Updating Your Sprint PCS Vision Profile Section 2D Controlling Your Roaming Experience Understanding Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Roaming on Other Digital Networks Roaming on Analog Networks Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming Setting Your Phones Roam Mode Set Mode Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Section 2E Navigating Through Menus Menu Navigation Menu Structure Selecting Menu Items Backing Up Within a Menu Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram The following list outlines your phones menu structure: Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Section 2F Managing Call History Viewing History Call History Options Making a Call From Call History Saving a Contact From Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call History Section 2G Using Contacts Adding a New Contact Entry Finding Contact Entries Finding Names Finding Speed Dial Numbers Finding Group Entries Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Editing a Contact Entrys Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Dialing Sprint PCS Services Section 2H Personal Organizer Using Your Phones Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Event Alerts Viewing Events Erasing a Days Events Erasing Events Erasing All Events Using Your Phones Alarm Clock Using Your Phones Memo Pad Using Your Phones Tools Playing Games Using the Calculator World Time Countdown Page Section 2I Using Your Phones Voice Services Activating Voice Recognition Using the Voice Dial Command Using Name Dial Enabling/Disabling Name Dial Choice Lists Using Digit Dial Enabling/Disabling Voice Dial Choice Lists Adapting Digit Dial Page Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation Enabling/Disabling Name Lookup Choice Lists Managing Voice Memos Recording Voice Memos Reviewing and Erasing Memos or Retrieving Phone Status Information Using the My Phone Number Command Section 2J Using Sprint PCS Ready Link Using Sprint PCS Ready Link Setting Sprint PCS Ready Link Mode Managing Your Sprint PCS Ready Link Contact Lists Adding a New Contact to Your Personal List Adding a New Group to Your Personal Group List Editing a Contact in Your Personal List Copying a Contact to Your Personal List Making and Receiving Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls Making a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call From Your Ready Link Contacts Lists Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call Using Sprint PCS Ready Link With the Headset Page Section 3A Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Voicemail Notification New Voicemail Message Alerts Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages Using One-Touch Message Access Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages Using a Phone Other Than Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone to Access Messages Voicemail Button Guide Voicemail Options Using Expert Mode Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Sprint PCS Callback Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Clearing the Message Icon Voicemail Menu Key Using SMS Text Messaging Composing SMS Text Messages Accessing SMS Text Messages Using SMS Voice Messaging Sending SMS Voice Messages Accessing SMS Voice Messages SMS Voice Messages Outbox Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Section 3B Sprint PCS Vision Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision Your User Name Finding Your User Name Launching a Vision Connection The Vision Home Page Net Guard Vision Connection Status and Indicators Navigating the Web Softkeys Scrolling Selecting Page Sprint PCS Messaging Accessing Messaging Message Types Downloading Premium Services Content Accessing the Download Menus Selecting an Item to Download Downloading an Item Games Accessing Games Downloading Games Playing Games Ringers Accessing Ringers Downloading Ringers Assigning Downloaded Ringers Purchasing Ringers Screen Savers Accessing Screen Savers Downloading Screen Savers Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers Purchasing Screen Savers Web Exploring the Web Using the Browser Menu Opening the Browser Menu Creating a Bookmark Accessing a Bookmark Deleting a Bookmark Going to a Specific Website Reloading a Web Page Restarting the Web Browser Sprint PCS Vision FAQs Section 3C Sprint PCS Voice Command Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command Its Easy to Get Started Creating Your Own Address Book Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command Page Page Section 4A Safety Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 159 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength Understanding the Power Save Feature Understanding How Your Phone Operates Knowing Radiofrequency Safety Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Using Your Phone While Driving Tip: Following Safety Guidelines Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Note: Restricting Childrens Access to your Phone Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 162 Caring for the Battery Note: Protecting Your Battery Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries Special Note: Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Notice Cautions Body-Worn Operation Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 164 Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones FCC Radiofrequency Emission Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 165 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones What is radiofrequency energy (RF)? How is radiofrequency energy used? Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 166 How is radiofrequency radiation measured? What biological effects can be caused by RF energy? Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 167 What levels of RF energy are considered safe? Why has the FCC adopted guidelines for RF exposure? Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 168 How can I obtain the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) value for my wireless phone? Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 169 Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work? Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 170 What are wireless telephone base stations? Are wireless telephone base stations safe? Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 171 Who regulates exposure to radiation from microwave ovens, television sets and computer monitors? Does the FCC routinely monitor radiofrequency radiation from antennas? Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 172 Can local and state governmental bodies establish limits for RF exposure? Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 173 What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 174 What are the results of the research done already? What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 175 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone? What about children using wireless phones? Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 176 What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Which other federal agencies have responsibilities related to potential RF health effects? Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 177 Who funds and carries out research on the biological effects of RF energy? Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 178 How does FCC Audit Cell Phone RF? Section 4A: Safety Guidelines 179 Owners Record Users Guide Proprietary Notice Section 4B Terms & Conditions and Manufacturers Warranty Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 181 Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions of Services General. Agreement. Activating Service. Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 182 Using Services. Termination of Services. PLAN Wireless Devices, Numbers & E-mail Addresses. We did not manufacture your Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 183 Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 184 Taxes and Surcharges. Invoicing & Payment. Disputed Charges. Account Spending Limit & Deposits. Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 185 Other Sprint PCS Vision Terms. Voice Command. Wireless Web. Lost or Stolen Equipment. Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 186 Caller ID. TTY Access. Disclaimer of Warranties. Limitation of Liability. Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 187 MANDATORY ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 188 Miscellaneous. Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 189 Manufacturers Warranty STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 190 Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty 191 Index