Section 2A: Your SprintPCS Phone – The Basics 15
Key Functions
1. Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal strength by
displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the
signal strength.
2. Softkey Buttons letyou selectsoftkey actions or menu
items corresponding to the bottom leftand rightlines on
the display screen.
3. HeadsetJack allows you to plug in an optional headsetfor
convenient, hands-free conversations.
4. Volume Control allows you to adjustthe ringer volume in
standby mode (with the flip open) or adjustthe voice
volume during a call. The volume key can also be used to
scroll up or down to navigate through the differentmenu
options. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press
the volume key up or down.
5. Talk allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call
Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or activate Voice Dial.
6. Camera Key allows quick access to the phone's camera.
With the phone open in standby mode: press to launch
the camera. With the phone closed: press and hold to
launch the camera.
7. Back (Clear) deletes characters from the display in textentry
mode. When in a menu, press the Back key to return to the
previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the
previous screen in a SprintPCS Vision session.
8. Accessory Jackallows you to connectoptional accessories,
such as a USB cable.
9. Charger Jackconnects the phone to the battery charger.
10. Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly
when you are speaking to them.
Phone Basics