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Sprint Nextel VI-3155I manual Introduction

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Introduction

This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:

♦Section 1: Getting Started

♦Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone

♦Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features

♦Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information

Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service. The Table of Contents and Index will also help you quickly locate specific information.

You'll get the most out of your phone if you read each section. However, if you'd like to get right to a specific feature, simply locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you'll be ready to use your phone in no time.

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Sprint Nextel VI-3155I manual Introduction

Contents

Sprint PCS Service Page Table of Contents 2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security 2E. Navigating Through Menus Page Sprint PCS Service Features 3B. Sprint PCS Vision Index Welcome to Sprint Welcome and thank you for choosing SprintIntroduction Getting Started Page Setting Up Service This SectionGetting Started With Sprint PCS Service Determining if Your Phone is Already ActivatedUnlocking Your Phone Setting Up Your Voicemail Sprint PCS Account Passwords Account Password Voicemail PasswordSprint PCS Vision Password 888-211-4PCSReaching Sprint Customer Service Getting HelpReceiving Automated Invoicing Information Sprint PCS Directory AssistanceSprint PCS Operator Services Page Your Sprint PCS Phone Page Your Sprint PCS Phone The Basics Front View of Your Phone Key Functions Your Sprint PCS Phone The Basics Select center softkey Viewing the Display Screen Phone Basics Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Phone Basics Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone OnTurning Your Phone Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery CapacityInstalling the Battery Removing the Battery Charging the BatteryUsing the Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering CallsMaking Calls Dialing Options TwiceAnswering Calls Missed Call Notification Ending a CallPress Menu Call Logs Missed calls OptionsCalling Emergency Numbers In-Call OptionsEnd-of-Call Options Saving a Phone NumberFinding a Phone Number Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With PausesDialing From the Contacts List Press Menu Contacts NamesUsing Speed Dialing Selecting a Character Input Mode Entering TextDictionary on or Dictionary off-to activate T9 text Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input Adding a Word to the T9 DatabaseEntering Characters by Tapping the Keypad Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Profiles Customize a ProfileSelect Customize Set a Timed Profile Sound Settings Ringer TypesSelecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Select Customize Ringing toneAdjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings Selecting Ringer Types for MessagesSelecting Light Effects for Calls and Messages Select Customize Message alert toneDisplay Settings Press Menu Settings Main display Backlight time-outChanging the Banner Changing the Backlight Time-outChanging the Wallpaper Changing the ContrastPress Options and Set as wallpaper Select Set contrastPower Saver Press Menu Settings Main display Color schemesChanging the Phone’s Menu Style Changing the Color SchemeMessaging Settings Deleting Old MessagesCanned messages Press Menu Messages Text messages Create Message TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service Emergency Calling Go to Menu Choose Go to FunctionsOrganize Functions Options Select optionsCall Settings Location Info SharingAnykey Answer Answer When Fold Is Opened Automatic RedialSpeed dialing International PrefixCalling Card Saving Calling Card InformationCall Summary Making Calling Card CallsRinging Tone for No Caller ID Phone Settings Phone LanguageAutomatic Keyguard Touch Tones Set TypeSet Length Touch tone length optionStart-up Tone Help Text ActivationPage Setting Your Phone’s Security Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Activate or Deactivate Phone LockAllow Numbers When Phone Locked Call the Allowed Phone NumberChanging the Lock Code Select Change lock codeResetting Your Phone Call RestrictionsSelect Call restrictions Restrict outgoing calls-calls cannot be madeSecurity Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision ServicesPage Controlling Your Roaming Experience Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display ScreenRoaming on Other Digital Networks Roaming on Analog Networks Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Set ModePress Menu Settings Roaming Set mode Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Press Menu Settings Roaming Call guardNavigating Through Menus Menu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing the MenusMenu Navigation Menu StructureSelecting Menu Items Backing Up Within a MenuMenu Diagram Viewing the MenusSettings ProfilesMini Display Organizer WebManaging Call Log Viewing the Call Log View Missed Calls View Received CallsView Dialed Numbers Deleting Call Logs Saving a Phone Number From the Call LogUsing Contacts Adding a New Contact Adding a Phone Number to a ContactPress Menu Contacts Names Options Add new Add detail NumberSelecting a Ringer Type for a Contact Entry Add detail ToneChanging Contacts Entry Options Editing a Contacts Entry Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone NumberEdit number and press Select Assigning Speed Dialing Numbers Speed dial SelectSpeed dial and press Select Using the Phone’s Tools Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Set or Change an Alarm SettingRepeat Alarm Set the Alarm Tone Alarm ConditionsTurn an Alarm Off Snooze Time-outUsing Your Phone’s Calendar Open the CalendarGo to a Date Adding Notes to the Calendar Viewing Notes day viewOptions While Viewing a List of Notes Send a Note Receive Calendar NotesOptions Save Using Your Phone’s Note Pad Using Your Phone’s To-do List Add a To-do NoteView a To-do Note Edit a To-do Note Using Your Phone’s Calculator Options Square or Square rootCurrency Converter Calculator Options Exchange rateSelect Options To home or To foreign Using Your Phone’s Countdown Timer Set the TimerMenu Organizer Timer Change time Change the TimeStop the Timer Before the Alarm Sounds Using Your Phone’s Stopwatch Measure TimeOperation Note Save, View or Delete Lap and Split TimesStopwatch Options Menu Organizer Stopwatch Show last time or View timesUsing the Phone’s Tools 105 Using Your Phone’s Radio Turning the Radio On and OffUsing the Radio Options Turn offSaving a Radio Channel Using Your Phone’s Media Equalizer Activating an Equalizer SetCreating a Custom Equalizer Set 110 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Using Voice Navigation Voice Dialing Using Your Phone Handsfree With Voice Navigation Assigning a Voice Tag to a CommandUsing Voice Navigation Using Voice Tags to Dial a Phone Number Voice Navigation OptionsAssigning a Voice Tag to an Entry Dialing a Number Managing Voice Memos Record Speech or SoundOptions or OK Voice Memo Options 118 Sprint PCS Service Features 120 Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics Using Voicemail Setting Up Your VoicemailVoicemail Notification New Voicemail Message AlertsSprint PCS Service Features The Basics 123 Using Speed Dial Message Access Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your MessagesRetrieving Your Voicemail Messages Voicemail Button Guide Using Expert Mode Setting Up Group Distribution ListsVoicemail Options Sprint PCS Callback Voicemail-to-Voicemail MessageVoicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message ForwardingVoicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Clear Your Voicemail Icon Continue RecordingVoicemail Menu Key Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 131 Using SMS Text Messaging Composing SMS Text MessagesSprint PCS Service Features The Basics 133 Distribution List Templates Reading Your MessagesMessage Options Replying to a MessageChange Your Other Settings Messaging Text messages Message settings Sending optionsChange Your Sending Options Save sent messages-selectAlways save, Always prompt, or OffSprint PCS Service Features The Basics Picture Messages Receiving and Saving a Picture MessageComposing and Sending a Picture Message View InsertUsing Caller ID Responding to Call WaitingMaking a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding 144 Sprint PCS VisionSM Sprint PCS Vision Applications Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision Your User NameFinding Your User Name Vision Connecting Launching a Sprint PCS Vision ConnectionSprint PCS Vision Home Press Menu Settings PCS Vision Net Guard Net GuardSprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Navigating the Web SoftkeysScrolling Selecting Going BackGoing Home Accessing Messaging Accessing Sprint PCS MailSprint PCS Messaging Message TypesAccessing Additional E-mail Providers Accessing Instant Messaging Messaging Select Instant MessagingDownloading Premium Services Content Accessing the Download MenusSelecting an Item to Download Downloading an Item Using My Content Manager Downloads Select My Content ManagerSprint PCS Vision 161 Using the Browser Menu WebExploring the Web Opening the Browser Menu 164 Sprint PCS Vision Accessing a Bookmark Creating a BookmarkDeleting a Bookmark Select BookmarksGoing to a Specific Web site Select Go to URLReloading a Web Restarting the Web BrowserSelect Restart Browser Sprint PCS Vision FAQs When is my data connection dormant? 170 Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command It’s Easy to Get StartedCreating Your Own Address Book Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command 176 Safety Guidelines Warranty Information 178 Safety SafetyKeeping Tabs on Signal Strength Understanding the Power Save FeatureKnowing Radio Frequency Safety Getting the Most Out of Your ReceptionMaintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Using Your Phone While DrivingFollowing Safety Guidelines Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesRestricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Turning Off Your Phone Before FlyingTurning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Caring for the Battery Protecting Your BatteryDisposal of Lithium Ion LiIon Batteries Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC NoticeBody-Worn Operation Specific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless Phones FCC Radiofrequency EmissionOwner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice188 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s WarrantyManufacturer’s Warranty Nokia One-year Limited WarrantyManufacturer’s Warranty 191 192 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty 193 194 Manufacturer’s Warranty Index SMS Text Messaging 132 speed dial Turning Your Phone On and Off Video ringing tone 38, 76 view