Welcome to Sprint | Toshiba VM4050 manual

Welcome to Sprint

Sprint built the largest all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network with advanced multimedia services, reaching more than 240 million people for clarity you can see and hear. We built our network to give

you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone: clear sound, private conversations, and time-saving features.

But with Sprint, you can do something even more far-reaching: simplify your life. Our advanced technology is designed to grow with your communications needs, so that one day you'll be able to rely entirely on your PCS Phone to stay connected.

This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new PCS Vision Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. If you have already reviewed the Start Here Guide, which was packaged with your new phone, then you're ready to explore the advanced features outlined in this guide.

If you have not read your Start Here Guide, go to Section One – Getting Started. This section provides all the information you need to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, and much more. It also contains information on how to contact Sprint if you have any questions about your service, wish to check your account balance, or want to purchase additional products or services.

Thank you for choosing Sprint.

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Toshiba VM4050 manual Welcome to Sprint

Contents

User’s Guide PCS Vision Phone VM4050 by Toshiba Table of Contents 2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Accessing the Security Menu Erasing Internal Phone Book Entries 109 Using PCS Service Features 173 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information Welcome to Sprint Introduction Getting Started Setting Up Service Determine if Your Phone is Already Activated Getting Started With PCS ServiceUnlocking Your Phone Getting Help Setting Up Your VoicemailVisit Our Website Receiving Automated Invoicing Information Reaching PCS Customer SolutionsPCS Operator Services PCS Directory Assistance Understanding Your PCS Phone Your PCS Phone The Basics Front View of Phone Talk Key Functions Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your PCS Vision Phone VM4050 by Toshiba Turning Your Phone On Turning Your Phone on and OFFTurning Your Phone Off Battery Capacity Using Your Phone’s BatteryInstallingthe Battery Removingthe Battery Chargingthe Battery Using the TravelCharger Using the Travel Charger and Desktop Holder Making and Answering Calls Displaying Your Phone NumberMaking Calls Answering Calls Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard EnabledEnding a Call Calling Emergency Numbers Emergency Call ModeMissed Call Notification Locating Position in Emergency Calls GPS Dialing Options Using the Voice Memo Adjusting the Earpiece VolumeUsing the Speakerphone Mode In-Call Options Using the Scratch Pad End-of-Call Options Saving a Phone Number Finding a Phone Number Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing Dialing From the Internal Phone Book Using Abbreviated Dialing Selecting a Character Input Mode Entering Text Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input Adding a Word to the T9 Database Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad Entering Numbers Entering Numbers, Symbols, and SmileysEntering Symbols Entering Smileys Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Sound Settings Ringer Types Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Selecting a Ringer Type for Voicemail Messages Selecting the Key Tone Length Selecting a Ringer Type for Text/Picture Messages Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings Adjust the volume with the navigation key and press Alert Notification Silence All Changing the Backlight Settings Display SettingsChanging the Text Greeting Understanding Your PCS Phone Highlight Brightness and press OK Changing the Screen Saver Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, and press OK Changing the Sub Display Contrast Managing Screen Savers for Special Days Changing the Clock Display Changing the Sub Display Screen Location Settings Changing the Sub Display Direction Airplane Mode TTY Use With PCS Service From Sprint Important Notice 911 Emergency Calling Setting Open to Answer Phone Setup OptionsSetting Any Key Answer Setting Speed Dialing Auto Answer ModeChanging the Language Setting Phone Book Match Dialing Setting Abbreviated Dialing Using the Voice Guidance Displaying Your Phone Information Setting Your Phone’s Security Locking Your Phone Accessing the Security MenuUnlocking Your Phone Calling in Lock Mode Locking on Power-upChanging the Lock Code Erasing the Internal Phone Book Using Special NumbersErasing the Downloads Resetting Your Phone Resetting Your Picture Mail Password Controlling Your Roaming Experience Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Understanding RoamingRoaming on Other Digital Networks Roaming on Analog Networks Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Set Mode Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Navigating Through Menus Menu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing the Menus Selecting Menu Items Menu NavigationMenu Structure Backing Up Within a Menu Main Menu Options in List View Main Menus ViewMain Menu Options in Thumbnail View Thumbnail ViewList View Menu Diagram Viewing the Menus Pictures/Video SettingsVoicemail Tools My Menus View My MenuAdding a Shortcut to My Menu My Menu Options in Thumbnail View My Menu Options in List View Managing Call History Viewing History Call History Options Making a Call From Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Using the Internal Phone Book Internal Phone Book Entry Options Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry Finding Names Finding Internal Phone Book EntriesFinding Speed Dial Numbers Finding Voice Dial Numbers Understanding Your PCS Phone Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry Edit Entry Options Assigning a Picture to an Entry Press OK Thumbnail pictures will display Selecting a Ringer Type for a Phone Number Secret Phone Numbers Changing an Icon for a Phone Number Changing the Order of Phone Numbers Erasing Phone Numbers Erasing Internal Phone Book Entries Phone Book Match Dialing Dialing PCS ServicesPrepending a Phone Number From the Internal Phone Book Speed Dialing Assigning a Speed Dial Location Changing Speed Dial Locations Using Speed DialClearing a Speed Dial Entry Using the Group List Adding an Entry to Your Group List Copying an Entry From the Internal Phone Book Editing an Entry in Your Group List Erasing an Entry From Your Group List Personal Organizer Adding an Event to the Scheduler Event Alerts Event Alarm OptionsMelody, Downloads, or Voice Memo Viewing Events Erasing a Day’s Events Purging Events Purging All Events Using the Alarm Clock Using the Countdown Timer Using Your Phone’s Tools Using the Calculator Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Using Voice-Activated Dialing Voice Memos Using Voice-Activated Dialing Recording a Voice Dial Tag to Your Phone Changing the Voice Dial Tag Playing a Voice Dial TagErasing a Voice Dial Tag Erasing All Voice Dial Tags Recording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Voice Memo Options Renaming a Voice Memo’s Caption Assigning a Voice Memo to Ringer Tasks Erasing All Voice Memos Erasing a Voice Memo Using Your Phone’s Camera With Camcorder Taking Pictures More information 2J Using Your Phone’s Camera With Camcorder 111 Creating Your Picture MailSM Password Camera Mode Options Flash Select Off, On This Shot, or Always On Go to Camcorder Switch to Camcorder mode to take videos Camera Mode Display Setting the Self-timer Taking Videos Camcorder Mode Display Camcorder Mode Options Movie Light Select On or Off Sharing Picture MailSM Sharing Picture Mail From My Pictures 2J Using Your Phone’s Camera With Camcorder 119 Selecting Recipients From Your Internal Phone Book Selecting Recipients From Your Group List Sharing Picture Mail From Messaging Sharing Video Mail From My Video Sharing Video Mail From Messaging Storing Pictures Viewing Pictures in Your Camera Camera Options Uploading Pictures Viewing Downloaded Pictures Assigning Pictures to Phone Tasks Erasing Pictures Storing Videos Viewing Videos in Your Camcorder Camcorder Options Uploading Videos Viewing Downloaded Videos Erasing Videos Managing Picture Mail Using the Picture Mail WebsiteManaging Online Picture Mail From Your PCS Phone Sharing Online Picture Mail Highlight Send Picture or Send Video and press OK 2J Using Your Phone’s Camera With Camcorder 137 Accessing Online Picture Mail Options From Your PCS Phone 2J Using Your Phone’s Camera With Camcorder 139 Using PCS Service Features PCS Service Features Basics Voicemail Notification Using VoicemailSetting Up Your Voicemail New Voicemail Message Alerts Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages Using One-Touch Message AccessUsing a Phone Other Than Your PCS Phone to Access Messages Voicemail Button Guide Voicemail Options Using Expert ModeSetting Up Group Distribution Lists PCS Callback Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Voicemail-to-Voicemail MessageVoicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Continue Recording Clearing the Message IconExtended Absence Greeting Voicemail Menu Key Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding PCS VisionSM Your User Name Getting Started With PCS VisionFinding Your User Name Launching a PCS Vision Connection PCS Vision Home PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Net Guard Signing In and Out of PCS Vision Services Updating Your Vision Profile Softkeys Navigating the WebScrolling Going Back SelectingGoing Home Taking Pictures and Videos Creating Your Picture Mail PasswordPicture MailSM Sharing Picture/Video Mail From Your PCS Phone Sending Picture/Video Mail to Others From Your PCS Phone Highlight Send Picture Mail or Send Video Mail and press OK Viewing Incoming Picture/Video Mail Messages New Picture/Video Mail Message NotificationsIcons Erasing Picture/Video Mail Messages Picture Mail Inbox Options Accessing the Picture Mail Website From Your Computer Messaging Accessing the Messaging MenuMessage Types Text Messages Sending a Text Message Message Options New Message Notifications Checking Incoming Text Messages Inbox Options Reviewing Outgoing Text Messages Outbox Options Erasing All Text Messages Setting Up for Messaging Signing Up for Updates PCS Mail Using PCS MailAccessing PCS Mail Messages Composing PCS Mail Messages PCS Short Mail Using PCS Short MailSelect Messaging Select Short Mail Select Pre-set Messages Select Messaging Chat Select Leave Room Selecting an Item to Download Downloading Premium Services ContentAccessing the Download Menus Screen Savers, Applications, or Others and press OK Downloading an Item Games Downloading Games Playing Games Downloaded Game Options Ringers Downloading Ringers Assigning Downloaded Ringers Downloaded Ringer Options Purchasing Ringers Screen Savers Downloading Screen Savers Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers Highlight Screen Saver, Phone Book, Scheduler, Sub LCD, Main Downloaded Screen Saver Options Purchasing Screen Savers Running Applications ApplicationsDownloading Applications Downloaded Application Options Web Opening the Browser Menu Using the Browser MenuBrowser Navigate Menu Creating a Bookmark Accessing a BookmarkDeleting a Bookmark Going to a Specific Website Assigning a Hotkey for a BookmarkReloading a Web Restarting the Web Browser PCS Business ConnectionSM Personal Edition When is my data connection dormant? PCS Vision FAQsWhen is my data connection active? Can I sign out of data services? PCS Voice CommandSM Creating Your Own Address Book Getting Started With PCS Voice CommandIt’s Easy to Get Started Making a Call With PCS Voice Command Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information Safety Knowing Radiofrequency Safety Keeping Tabs on Signal StrengthUnderstanding the Power Save Feature Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Using Your Phone While Driving Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneMaintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance Following Safety Guidelines Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying PacemakersTurning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag Restricting Children’s Access to your PhoneCaring for Your Phone 4A Safety 205 Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery Maintaining Safe Use of the Travel Charger Disposalof Lithium Ion LiIon Batteries 4A Safety 208 FCC Notice Body-Worn Operation Specific Absorption Rates SARfor Wireless Phones FCC Radiofrequency Emission FCC Enhanced 911 E911 Rules Background Emergency CallsYour Phones ALI Capability Consumer Information on Wireless Phones What is radiofrequency energy RF? How is radiofrequency radiation measured? How is radiofrequency energy used?What biological effects can be caused by RF energy? What levels of RF energy are considered safe? Why has the FCC adopted guidelines for RF exposure? 4A Safety 216 4A Safety 217 What are wireless telephone base stations? Are wireless telephone base stations safe? 4A Safety 220 4A Safety 221 Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones? What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? What are the results of the research done already? 4A Safety 224 4A Safety 225 What about children using wireless phones? 4A Safety 227 4A Safety 228 4A Safety 229 Owner’s Record User’s Guide Proprietary Notice End User License Agreement Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty Month Limited Warranty 4B Warranty 234 Page Index Index 237 Index 238