Sprint Nextel Cell Phone Clearing the Message Icon

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Extended Absence Greeting

When your phone is turned off or you are off the Nationwide

SprintPCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can

beplayed instead of your normal personal greeting.

1. From the main voicemail menu, press for

Personal Options.

2. Press for Greetings.

3. Press to record an Extended Absence Greeting.

Clearing the Message Icon

Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message

icon after you have checked your voice and textmessages.

Toclear the icon from the display screen:

1. Select >Messaging > Voicemail > Clear Count.

2. SelectYes .

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Contents

Main Table of Contents 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:47 AM Page b 1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Section 2: Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 2A. Your Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 2C. Setting Your Phones Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:47 AM Page c 2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 2E. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 2F.Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Section 3: SprintPCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 3A. Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . .172 3B. SprintPCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:47 AM Page e 3C. SprintPCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . . .221 4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222 4B. Manufacturers Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236 Page Welcome to Sprint Introduction iii 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:47 AM Page iii Your Phones Menu 2: Call History 1: Missed Alerts 3: Contacts 4: Messaging 5: My Content 6: Pictures 7: Web 8: Tools v 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:47 AM Page v 9: Settings vi 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:47 AM Page vi 4: Wireless Backup 5: Location 3: PCS Vision 7: Messaging vii 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:47 AM Page vii 9: Others 8: Security viii 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:47 AM Page viii 0: Phone Info Page Page Page Section 1A Setting Up Service Getting Started With SprintPCS Service Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated Unlocking Your Phone 1. 2. 3. Setting Up Your Voicemail 1. 2. SprintPCS Account Passwords AccountPassword Voicemail Password SprintPCS Vision or SprintPower Vision Password Getting Help Visitwww.sprint.com Reaching SprintCustomer Service Receiving Automated Invoicing Information Sprint411 SprintPCS Operator Services Page Section 2A Your Phone: The Basics Section 2A: Your Phone The Basics 11 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:47 AM Page 11 FrontView of Your Phone Key Functions Page Page Viewing the Display Screen Page Page Features of Your Phone Page Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On Turning Your Phone Off Using Your Phones Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Installing the Battery 1. Removing the Battery Charging the Battery Using the Charger 1. 2. Navigating Through Phone Menus Selecting Menu Items 1. 2. 3. Backing Up Within a Menu Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Holding Your Phone Making Calls 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. Dialing Options Answering Calls 1. 2. 1. 2. Page Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled 1. 2. Setting Answer on Hold Ending a Call Using the Speakerphone Changing the Ringer Volume Adjusting Volume During a Conversation Muting a Call Missed Call Notification 1. 2. Calling Emergency Numbers Page In-Call Options Transfer Audio End-of-Call Options Saving a Phone Number Finding a Phone Number Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses 1. 2. 3. 4. Plus (+) Code Dialing 1. 2. Dialing From the Contacts List 2. Using Speed Dialing Using Abbreviated Dialing 1. 2. 3. 44 Section 2A: Your Phone The Basics 1. 2. Entering Text Selecting a Character InputMode 1. 2. Entering Characters Using T9 TextInput 1. 2. 3. Adding a Word to the T9 Database 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. Customizing the T9 Settings 1. Setting the DefaultInputMode 1. Entering Characters by Using AlphabetMode * 1. 2. Section 2B Controlling Your Phones Settings Sound Settings Ringer Types Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls 1. 2. 3. 4. Selecting Ringer Types for Voicemail, Messaging, or Calendar/Alarm Selecting a Vibrate Pattern Selecting a Tone Length Setting a Start-up/Power-off Tone Using Voice Prompt Setting Up Key Press Echo Adjusting the Phones Volume Settings AlertNotification 1. 3. Silence All Display Settings Changing the TextGreeting Changing the BacklightTime Length Changing the Display Screen Animation Changing the Display for Incoming Calls Changing the Display for Area Name Changing the Clock/Calendar Display for Standby Mode Changing the Screen Saver Changing the TextFontSize Setting Return to Standby Mode Sleep Mode Power Save Mode Location Settings 1. 2. 3. Messaging Settings Setting the Message Notification Display 1. 2. Managing PresetMessages Setting a Callback Number 1. 2. Adding a Customized Signature 1. 2. 3. 4. Setting Drafts Alert Airplane Mode TTY Use With SprintPCS Service 1. 2. 3. Wireless Backup Activating and Deactivating Wireless Backup Service 1. 2. 3. 4. Setting Wireless Backup Alert 1. 2. Phone Setup Options Shortcut(My Favorites) Auto-Answer Mode Display Language Setting the CurrentTime Setting Any Key Answer Setting the Open/Close Flip Option 1. 2. 3. 4. Changing the PhonesMenu Style 1. 2. Setting the Side Key Guard 1. 2. Setting TextEntry Options 1. Setting Abbreviated Dialing Setting HeadsetMode Section 2C Setting Your Phones Security Accessing the Security Menu 1. 2. Using Your Phones Lock Feature Locking Your Phone 1. Unlocking Your Phone Changing the Lock Code Locking the Pictures Menu Lock Services 1. 2. 3. Calling in Lock Mode Restricting Calls 1. 2. 3. Using Special Numbers 2. 3. 4. Erasing Phone Content 2. 3. Resetting the Browser Resetting Favorites Resetting Your Phone Resetting Your Picture Mail Account Resetting DefaultSettings Resetting and Locking Your Phone Through SMS 2. Changing the Passcode Security Features for SprintPCS Vision Enabling and Disabling SprintPCS Vision Services Section 2D Controlling Your Roaming Experience Roaming Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Roaming on Other Digital Networks Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming Setting Your Phones Roam Mode SetMode 1. 2. Using Call Guard Page Using Data Roam Guard 1. 2. Section 2E Managing Call History CallHistory Viewing History 1. 2. Call History Options CallHistory Making a Call From Call History 1. 2. Saving a Phone Number From Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call History Section 2F Using Contacts Contacts Adding a New Contacts Entry Assigning a Group Entry Finding Contacts Entries Finding Names 2. 3. 4. Contacts ListOptions Contacts Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry Editing a Contacts Entry Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Erasing a Contacts Entry From the List Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry SecretContacts Entries Dialing SprintPCS Services 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. Using the Phones Calendar and Tools Using Your Phones Calendar Adding an Eventto the Calendar 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. EventAlerts EventAlert Menu Viewing Events 1. 2. Going to a Specified Date Erasing a Days Events Deleting Scheduled Events Using the Call Alarm Feature Adding a Call Alarm to the Calendar 1. 2. 3. 4. Call Alarm Menu Using the To Do ListItems Adding To Do ListItems Adding a To Do ListItem to the Scheduler Using Your Phones Tools Using the Alarm Clock 1. 2. 3. 4. Using the Stopwatch 1. 2. Using the Countdown Timer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Using the Calculator World Clock Updating Your Phone Personal Information Management Displaying Your User Address Finding Icon Definitions 1. 2. Displaying Version Information Using Your Phones Voice Services VoiceServices Using Voice-Activated Dialing Making a Call Using Voice-Activated Dialing Programming Voice Tags 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Voice Tag Options Managing Voice Memos VoiceServices Recording Voice Memos 1. 2. Reviewing Voice Memos Erasing Voice Memos Setting Up Screen Call Activating Screen Call Selecting an Announcementfor Screen Call Recording Your Name for a Prerecorded Announcement Recording a Customized Announcement Reviewing an Announcement Erasing an Announcement Section 2I Using Your Phones Built-in Camera Taking Pictures 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. Creating Your SprintPCS Picture Mail Password 1. 2. 3. Camera Mode Options Setting the Self-Timer Taking Stitch Shots Using the Zoom Setting Your Favorite Mode Viewing Pictures Using Slideshow Selecting Camera Settings 1. 2. Using the Settings & Info Menu Setting Auto Delete Viewing Your AccountInformation 148 Section 2I: Using Your Phones Built-in Camera 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 3:02 PM Page 148 Camera Icon Indication Function IconsDetails Storing Pictures In Camera Folder 1. 2. In Camera Folder Options Page Saved to Phone Folder Sending SprintPCS Picture Mail Sending Pictures From the In Camera Folder 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Page Sending Pictures From Messaging Managing SprintPCS Picture Mail Using the SprintPCS Picture Mail Web Site 1. 2. Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone Uploading Pictures Downloading Your Online Pictures 1. 2. Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. Section 2J Using Bluetooth UsingBluetooth Turning Bluetooth On and Off 1. 2. Bluetooth Status Indicators Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu Bluetooth Settings: My Bluetooth Name Bluetooth Settings: My Bluetooth Information Bluetooth Settings: Visibility 1. 2. Bluetooth Settings: Voice Priority 1. 2. UsingBluetooth Bluetooth Settings: Permissions 1. 2. 3. Bluetooth Profiles Pairing Bluetooth Devices Paired Devices Waiting for Request Using the Trusted Devices Options 1. 2. Sending Data via Bluetooth Sending an Item Sending a Contact Page Page Section 3A Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail 1. 2. Voicemail Notification NewVoicemail 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 Phone to Access Messages Voicemail Button Guide Voicemail Options Using ExpertMode 1. 2. 3. 4. Setting Up Group Distribution Lists SprintPCS Callback Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Voicemail-to-Voicemail ReceiptRequest Extended Absence Greeting Clearing the Message Icon 180 Section 3A: SprintPCS Service Features The Basics 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:48 AM Page 180 Voicemail Menu Key Using SMS TextMessaging Composing SMS TextMessages 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Accessing SMS TextMessages Editing PresetMessages Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call 1. 2. 3. 4. Using Call Forwarding Section 3B Sprint PCS Vision SprintPCS Vision Applications Getting Started With SprintPCS Vision Your User Name Updating Your User Name Finding Your User Name Launching a SprintPCS Vision Connection The SprintPCS Vision Home Page NetGuard SprintPCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Navigating the Web Softkeys Scrolling Selecting Going Back Going Home SprintPCS Messaging Accessing Messaging Message Types Accessing SprintPCS Mail 1. 2. Accessing Additional Email Providers 1. 2. 3. 4. Accessing SprintInstant Messaging Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Downloading Premium Services Content Accessing the My ContentMenus 1. 2. Selecting an Item to Download Downloading an Item 1. 2. Using My ContentManager 1. 2. 3. Selecting Call Tones 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 Web site Reloading a Web Page Restarting the Web Browser Adjusting the Browser Sound Volume Using Your Phone as a Modem Setting Up a Data ConnectionWith Your PC 1. 2. 3. Page SprintPCS Vision FAQs Page Section 3C Sprint PCS Voice Command VoiceCommand Getting Started With SprintPCS Voice Command Its Easy to GetStarted Creating Your Own Address Book VoiceCommand Making a Call With SprintPCS Voice Command 1. 2. 3. Accessing Information Using SprintPCS Voice Command Page Page Section 4A Important Safety Information Section 4A: ImportantSafety Information 223 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:48 AM Page 223 General Precautions Note: Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Do NotRely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls 224 Section 4A: ImportantSafety Information 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:48 AM Page 224 Using Your Phone While Driving Tip: Following Safety Guidelines Section 4A: ImportantSafety Information 225 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:48 AM Page 225 Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Note: Restricting Childrens Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery Wireless link under Personal ,and then click Accessories Shop the SprintPCS Store Online Page 228 Section 4A: ImportantSafety Information 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:48 AM Page 228 Radiofrequency (RF) Energy Understanding How Your Phone Operates Knowing Radiofrequency Safety Body-Worn Operation Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for Wireless Phones Section 4A: ImportantSafety Information 229 230 Section 4A: ImportantSafety Information 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:48 AM Page 230 FCC Radiofrequency Emission FCC Notice Note: Section 4A: ImportantSafety Information 231 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:48 AM Page 231 Owners Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Section 4B Manufacturers Warranty Section 4B: Warranty 233 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:48 AM Page 233 Manufacturers Warranty Manufacturers Limited Warranty Warranty 234 Section 4B: Warranty 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:48 AM Page 234 Warranty 6600US.qxd 06.6.20 8:48 AM Page 235 Section 4B: Warranty 235 Index Page Page Index Notes