Page 1 Qwest SCP-8300 by Sanyo ® Phone Guide ● Setting Up Service ● Phone Basics ● Qwest ® Service Features ● Safety and Warranty ®...
Page 2 Qwest ® Service SCP-8300 by Sanyo ® www.qwestwireless.com Copyright © 2005 Qwest Communications International, Inc. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Qwest is a trademark of Qwest Communications International Inc. Sprint is a trademark of Sprint Communications Company L.P.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome to Qwest ......i Introduction .......ii Section 1: Getting Started .
Page 4 Missed Call Notification ......31 Calling Emergency Numbers ..... .32 In-Call Options .
Page 5 Changing the Display Screen Animation ... . .59 Changing the Display for Incoming Calls ... . .59 Changing the Display for Area Name ....60 Changing the Display for Standby Mode .
Page 6 2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security ....81 Accessing the Security Menu ..... . .82 Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature .
Page 7 2F. Managing Call History ..... .107 Viewing History ....... .108 Call History Options .
Page 8 Editing an Event or Call Alarm ....133 Viewing a Future or Past Day’s Scheduled Events ..133 Erasing an Event or Call Alarm .
Page 9 Setting Up Screen Call ......151 Activating Screen Call ......151 Selecting an Announcement for Screen Call .
Page 10 Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail ....186 Sending Pictures From the In Camera Folder ..186 Sending Pictures From Messaging .
Page 11 Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts ....213 Copying an Entry to Your Personal List or Personal Group List ......213 Saving a Ready Link Number .
Page 12 Section 3: Qwest Service Features ...237 3A. Qwest Service Features: The Basics ...239 Using Voicemail ....... .240 Setting Up Your Voicemail .
Page 13 Accessing Messaging ......264 Message Types ....... .264 Accessing Email Providers .
Page 15: Welcome To Qwest
Welcome to Qwest ® This guide will familiarize you with wireless technology and your new wireless phone through simple, easy-to- follow instructions. It’s all right here – from setting up your account passwords and voicemail to using the most advanced features of your phone. Welcome and thank you for choosing Qwest ®...
Page 16: Introduction
Introduction This Phone Guide introduces you to wireless service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Qwest Service Features Section 4: Safety Guidelines 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.
Page 17: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 19: Setting Up Service
Setting Up Your Voicemail Account Passwords Getting Help Setting up service on your Sanyo SCP-8300 is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, and contact Qwest for assistance with your wireless service.
Page 20: Getting Started
Getting Started Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps: Press Press Unlock (left softkey). Note: To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s display screen.
Page 21: Setting Up Your Voicemail
Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your wireless phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 22: Account Passwords
Account Passwords As a Qwest customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your Sprint PCS Vision account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Page 23: Getting Help
Getting Help Visit Our Website You can get up-to-date information on your wireless service and options by signing onto our Website at www.qwestwireless.com When you visit us online, you can Review coverage maps Learn how to use voicemail Access your account information Check out frequently asked questions And more Reaching Qwest Wireless Customer Service...
Page 24: Operator Services
Operator Services Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. To access Operator Services: Press For more information or to see the latest in products and www.qwestwireless.com services, visit us online at Section 1A: Setting Up Service...
Page 25: Section 2: Your Phone
Section 2 Your Phone...
Page 27: Your Phone: The Basics
Changing the Faceplate Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your SCP-8300 by Sanyo is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. This section will guide you through the basic functions and calling features of your phone.
Page 28: Front View Of Your Phone
Front View of Your Phone 1. Earpiece 2. Main LCD 3. Softkey (left) 4. Navigation Key 5. MENU/OK 6. Camera Key 7. TALK Key 8. Microphone 9. Accessories Connector 18. Speaker 19. LED Indicator 20. Sub LCD 21. Flash 22. Camera Lens Q w e s t A u g 2 9 , 0 5 ( M o n ) 1 0 : 3 0 a m...
Page 29: Key Functions
Key Functions Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. Main LCD (display) displays the phone’s main menu, features, modes, etc. Softkey (left) lets you select the menu corresponding to the bottom left line on the Main LCD. Navigation Key lets you navigate quickly and easily through the menu options.
Page 30 Side Camera Key lets you activate the camera and video mode and take pictures and videos. BACK Key lets you display the previous page or clear characters from the screen. Side Call Key lets you place calls without opening the phone.
Page 31: Viewing The Display Screen
Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings >...
Page 32 indicates you have schedule events or call alarms. indicates you have alarm clock notifications. indicates you have new picture messages. indicates you have new voicemail messages. Press and hold to call your voicemail box. indicates you have new text messages. indicates you have picture messages, voicemail messages, and text messages.
Page 33: Features Of Your Wireless Phone
Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 91.) Features of Your Wireless Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your wireless phone. The SCP-8300 by Sanyo is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those...
Page 34 Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can be downloaded to make your phone as unique as you are (page 268). Additional charges may apply. The Contacts directory can store up to 300 entries with up to seven phone numbers per entry (page 115). A separate Ready Link Contacts List provides easy access to up to 200 personal contacts (page 213).
Page 35: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press Once your phone is on, it may display “Looking for service...,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode –...
Page 36: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 3.5 hours of continuous digital talk time (up to 2 hours in analog). When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks.
Page 37 Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. Press the battery release latch up and remove the battery from the phone at a 45-degree angle. Charging the Battery Your phone’s LiIon battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your...
Page 38: Displaying Your Phone Number
Using the Charger To use the travel charger provided with your phone: Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s charger jack and the other end into an electrical outlet. battery is charging. battery is fully charged. It takes approximately 4 hours to fully recharge a completely rundown battery.
Page 39: Changing The Faceplate
Changing the Faceplate Removing the Faceplate Press down on both edges of the faceplate and slide it to remove. Installing the Faceplate Fit the hooks into the notches and slide the faceplate until it snaps into place. Section 2A: Your Phone – The Basics...
Page 40: Making And Answering Calls
Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Placing a call from your wireless phone is as easy as making a call from any land line phone. Just enter the number and press , and you’re on your way to clear calls. To make a call using your keypad: Make sure your phone is on.
Page 41: Dialing Options
Dialing Options Dialing options are displayed when you press Options (right softkey) after entering numbers in the phone’s standby mode. To select an option, highlight it and press Abbrev. Dial to dial the phone number in your Contacts list that ends with the digits you entered. (See “Using Abbreviated Dialing”...
Page 42: Answering Calls
Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Press (Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key.) To answer an incoming call with the flip closed: Make sure your phone is on.
Page 43 When receiving a call, the following options are also displayed by pressing Options (right softkey). To select an option, highlight it and press Call Guard to answer the call when you are in roaming mode. (See page 96 for setting Call Guard.) Answer to answer the call.
Page 44 Setting Answer on Hold This feature allows you to hold an incoming call when you cannot answer immediately. To set Answer on Hold: When you receive an incoming call, press Options (right softkey). Highlight Answer on Hold and press hears a message to wait your answer. on the screen while the call is on hold.) To resume the call: Press Answer (left softkey) or...
Page 45: Using The Speakerphone
Using the Speakerphone The speakerphone feature lets you hear audio through the speaker and talk without holding the phone. When the speakerphone is activated, use the volume control keys on the side of the phone to adjust the volume. To turn the speakerphone on during a call: Press –...
Page 46: Changing The Ringer Volume
Changing the Ringer Volume To change the ringer volume, press the Side Volume key when the phone is open and in standby mode. Note: To change the ringer volume from the main menu, see “Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings” on page 53. Adjusting Volume During a Conversation When you need to adjust the receiver volume during a conversation, use the side volume key, or press the...
Page 47: Missed Call Notification
Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log and the icon are displayed on your screen. To call the Missed Call entry: Press Tip: If you have two or more notifications, the event list will appear. To erase the Missed Call log: Press Dismiss (right softkey).
Page 48: Calling Emergency Numbers
Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial ), even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode. Press Options (right softkey) to display the options. To select an option, highlight it and press Speaker On to activate speakerphone mode.
Page 49: In-Call Options
To select Emergency mode options: Press during a 911 call. Press Options (right softkey). Call 911 to call 911. Call 911:Speaker to call 911 in speakerphone mode. Exit Emergency to exit Emergency mode. Highlight an option and press In-Call Options Pressing Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of features you may use during the course of a call.
Page 50: End-Of-Call Options
Messaging to access the Messaging menu. (See “Accessing Messaging” on page 264.) Settings to access the Settings menu. (See “Controlling Your Phone’s Settings” on page 47.) Tools/Extras to access the Tools/Extras menu. (See “Using the phone’s Calendar and Tools” on page 127.) Note: The Flash menu appears only for Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling.
Page 51: Saving A Phone Number
Saving a Phone Number Your SCP-8300 can store up to 500 phone numbers in up to 300 Contacts entries (an entry may contain up to seven numbers). Each entry’s name can contain 16 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically.
Page 52: Finding A Phone Number
Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts list entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: Enter the last four or more digits of the number and press Options (right softkey). (The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes.) Highlight Find and press ends with the digits you entered appears.)
Page 53: Plus (+) Code Dialing
To dial or save phone numbers with pauses: Enter the phone number and press Options (right softkey). Highlight either Hard Pause or 2-Sec. Pause and press . (Hard pauses are displayed as a “H” and 2-second pauses as a “T”.) Enter additional numbers (for example, a passcode or an extension).
Page 54: Dialing From The Contacts Directory
Dialing From the Contacts Directory To dial directly from a Contacts entry: Press Select Contacts. Select Find/Add Entry ( Shortcut: Press the navigation key right to list entries. Scroll to the desired entry in the Contacts list and press Select the number you want to call. Press Options (right softkey) for the menu options.
Page 55: Using Speed Dialing
Using Speed Dialing With this feature, you can dial your favorite entries using one key press for locations 2-9. (See “Assigning Speed Dial Numbers” on page 123.) To use speed dial for voice calls: From standby mode, press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds.
Page 56: Using Abbreviated Dialing
Using Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated Dialing is another form of speed dialing. It allows you to dial a number by entering the last 3-6 digits of any number in your Contacts directory. This feature becomes available when you enable Abbreviated Dialing and enter the appropriate digits of a phone number.
Page 57: Entering Text
Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your SCP-8300 provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using Email and SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press Mode (right softkey).
Page 58: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input
Erase All to erase all text (if applicable). Paste to paste copied or cut text (if applicable). Select Text to select stored text for copying or cutting. Note: Preset Messages, Recent Messages, Signature and Emoticons are only available when composing text messages. Tip: When entering text, press the (Abc >...
Page 59 Adding a Word to the T9 Database If a word you want to enter does not display as an option when you are using T9 Text Input, you can add it to the database. To add a word to the T9 Text Input database: Select the Add Word mode.
Page 60 Customizing the T9 Settings To customize the T9 Settings: Press Select Settings. Select Others ( Select Text Entry. Select T9 Settings. Select your desired option and press Predict.Txt Mode to allow T9 text input to recognize words you have added to the T9 database. Word Choice List to display word choice list.
Page 61: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: Select the Alphabet mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 41.) Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears (for example, to enter the word “Bill,”...
Page 62 In Spanish mode, characters scroll in the following order: Upper Case . , @ 1 ¿ ? ¡ ! A Á B C 2 D E É F 3 G H I Í 4 J K L 5 M N Ñ O Ó 6 P Q R S 7 PQRS T U Ú...
Page 63: Controlling Your Phone's Settings
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings Display Settings Location Settings Messaging Settings Airplane Mode TTY Use Phone Setup Options Using the menu options available on your wireless phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.
Page 64: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music. Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others.
Page 65 To select a distinctive ringer for voice calls while roaming: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings. Select Sounds ( Select Ringer Type ( Select Voice Calls. Select Roaming. Select Distinctive. (Select Normal to deactivate this feature.) Note: The Normal ringer is available only when you are in a digital roaming area.
Page 66: Selecting A Tone Length
Selecting Ringer Types for Voicemail, Messaging, or Calendar/Alarm To select a ringer type for voicemail, messaging, or calendar/alarm: Press Select Settings. Select Sounds ( Select Ringer Type ( Select Voicemail, Messaging, or Calendar/Alarm. Press press Selecting a Tone Length Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a key press.
Page 67: Setting A Start-Up/Power-Off Tone
Setting a Start-up/Power-off Tone To set a start-up/power-off tone: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings. Select Sounds ( Select Others ( Select Start-up Tone or Power-off Tone. Scroll to your desired tone and press Using Voice Prompt This feature allows you to hear voice prompts at Voice Memo, Screen Call setting, etc.
Page 68: Setting Up Key Press Echo
Setting Up Key Press Echo With this feature, you can hear a voice say the numbers when you press the keypad. This feature is available when you are in standby mode. To turn Key Press Echo on or off: Press Select Settings.
Page 69: Adjusting The Phone's Volume Settings
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. To adjust the ringer and key volume: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings. Select Sounds ( Select Ringer/Key Vol. ( Select Ringer Volume, Calendar/Alarm, Start-up/Pw-off, or Key Beep.
Page 70: Alert Notification
To adjust the application volume: This setting is available for the volume of video, Media Player, downloaded data, and browser. Press Select Settings. Select Sounds ( Select Application Vol. ( Using the navigation key, choose a volume level and press Alert Notification Your SCP-8300 can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, for...
Page 71 Voicemail sets an alert to notify you of voice messages. Select Ringer Length to set the ringer length of Voicemail notification. Messaging sets an alert to notify you of text messages. Select Ringer Length to set the ringer length of Messaging notification. Minute Beep sets a minute reminder that beeps ten seconds before the end of each minute during a call.
Page 72: Silence All
Silence All There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. To activate Silence All: Press Select Settings. Select Sounds ( Select Ringer/Key Vol.
Page 73: Display Settings
Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to fifteen characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting (“Qwest”), or you may enter your own custom greeting. To display or change your custom greeting: Press to access the main menu.
Page 74: Changing The Backlight Time Length
Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any key press is made. To change the Main LCD or Sub LCD backlight setting: Press Select Settings. Select Display ( Select Backlight.
Page 75: Changing The Display Screen Animation
Changing the Display Screen Animation Your new phone offers options for what you see on the display screen during various phone functions. To change the animation display: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings. Select Display ( Select Animation. Select Standby, Outgoing Calls, or Service Search.
Page 76: Changing The Display For Area Name
Changing the Display for Area Name This feature enables you to show the area of the phone number you are calling or are called from when the number is not registered in your Contacts list. For example, a call to or from 213-555-5555 will display “California.”...
Page 77: Changing The Display For Standby Mode
Changing the Display for Standby Mode This feature enables you to select a variety of items to display in standby mode. To set your standby display: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings. Select Display ( Select Standby Display. Select Main LCD and select Others.
Page 78: Changing The Screen Saver
Changing the Screen Saver Your new phone offers you the option of displaying a screen saver while in standby mode. To change the screen saver: Press Select Settings. Select Display ( Select Standby Display. Select Main LCD or Sub LCD. Select Screen Saver.
Page 79: Changing The Display For My Buddy
Changing the Display for My Buddy This feature enables you to see a funny animation on the Main LCD and Sub LCD by opening the flip. To activate or deactivate My Buddy: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings. Select Display ( Select My Buddy.
Page 80: Changing The Font Size
Changing the Font Size You can change the font size settings for the message and browser. To change the font size: Press Select Settings. Select Display ( Select Font Size. Select either Messaging or Browser. Select your desired font size. Tip: From the font example display, select your desired font size by pressing the navigation key right or left.
Page 81: Setting Return To Standby Mode
Setting Return to Standby Mode This feature allows you to select the way to return to standby mode. To set this feature: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings. Select Display ( Select Return to Idle. A message appears. Press OK (left softkey) to continue. Select Automatically or End Key.
Page 82: Location Settings
Location Settings Your wireless phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.
Page 83: Messaging Settings
Messaging Settings Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. (For more information, see “Accessing Messaging” on page 264.) Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a signature with each...
Page 84 Adding a Customized Signature Each message you send can have a customized signature to reflect your personality. To add a customized signature to each sent message: Press Select Settings. Select Messaging ( Select Signature ( Press Select Text. Enter your signature and press OK (left softkey). Press Save (left softkey) to save your signature.
Page 85: Managing Preset Messages
Managing Preset Messages Your phone is pre-set with twenty canned messages each in English and Spanish to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as “Where are you?,” “Let’s get lunch.,” and “Meet me at,” can be customized or deleted to suit your needs.
Page 86: Setting A Callback Number
Setting a Callback Number With this feature, you can notify your recipients of your callback number with the text message. To set the callback number: Press Select Settings. Select Messaging ( Select Send Callback# ( Select an option from the following. None to send no callback number.
Page 87: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
Page 88: Tty Use
TTY Use A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission.
Page 89 To turn TTY Mode on or off: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings. Select Others ( Select TTY. (You will see a message on the display.) Press OK (left softkey) to continue. Select Enable or Disable. Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display the Note: If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired.
Page 90: Phone Setup Options
Phone Setup Options Shortcut Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key to a favorite or often-used function. Pressing the navigation key to the left in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcut. To assign your shortcut key: Press the navigation key left.
Page 91: Auto Answer Mode
Auto Answer Mode You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls in speakerphone mode or when connected to an optional hands-free car kit and headset. To set Auto Answer mode: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings. Select Others ( Select Auto Answer.
Page 92: Setting The Open/Close Flip Option
Setting the Open/Close Flip Option This feature enables you to answer an incoming call by opening the flip or to end a call by closing the flip. To activate the Open Flip feature: Press Select Settings. Select Others ( Select Open/Close Flip. Select Open.
Page 93: Setting Any Key Answer
Setting Any Key Answer This feature allows you to answer incoming calls by pressing any key (except To turn any key answer on or off: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings. Select Others ( Select Any Key Answer. Select On or Off.
Page 94: Setting The Text Entry Options
Setting the Text Entry Options To set the text entry options: Press Select Settings. Select Others ( Select Text Entry. Select your desired option and press Auto-Capital to set the auto-capital On or Off. My Words to set your original words. Input Language to select the language (English or Spanish).
Page 95: Headset Mode
To set your prepend number: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings. Select Others ( Select Abbrev. Dial. Select Prepend. Select Enable. Select Prepend#. Enter a five- or six-digit number and press OK (left softkey). To deactivate this feature, highlight Disable during step 6 above.
Page 96 To set headset mode: Press Select Settings. Select Others ( Select Headset Mode. Select Turbo Button. Select an option from the following. Voice Calls: Press the Turbo Button to activate Voice dial. Press twice to redial the last call. Press and hold the button to activate the Voice Memo.
Page 97: Setting Your Phone's Security
Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Restricting Calls Using Special Numbers Erasing the Contacts Directory Erasing All Downloads Resetting Your Pictures Account Resetting Your Phone Resetting and Locking Your Phone Through SMS Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision By using the security settings on your wireless phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility.
Page 98: Accessing The Security Menu
Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: Press Select Settings. Select Security ( Enter your lock code to display the Security menu. Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your wireless phone number or try 0000.
Page 99: Unlocking Your Phone
Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: From standby mode, press Unlock (left softkey). Enter your lock code. Locking the Pictures and Videos Menu With this feature, you must enter your lock code when you access the Pictures and Videos menu. To lock the Pictures menu: From the Security Menu, select Lock Pic&Video ( Select Lock Now.
Page 100: Changing The Lock Code
Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: From the Security Menu, select Others ( Select Change Lock ( Enter a new lock code (“1234” for example). Reenter the new code. Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode.
Page 101: Restricting Calls
Restricting Calls There may be occasions when you want to limit the numbers your phone can call or from which it can receive calls. You can use the Restrict Calls setting to do just that. (The Restrict Calls setting does not apply to 911 or Qwest Wireless Repair.) To restrict calls: From the Security Menu, select Others (...
Page 102: Using Special Numbers
Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save 3 special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both directories).
Page 103: Erasing All Downloads
Erasing All Downloads You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all items you have downloaded to your phone. To erase all downloads: From the Security Menu, select Erase Download ( Press OK (left softkey) to continue. If you are certain that you would like to erase all items downloaded to your phone, select Yes.
Page 104: Resetting Your Phone
Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Contacts, Call History, Calendar, and Messaging are not affected. To reset your phone: From the Security Menu, select Reset Phone ( Press OK (left softkey) to continue.
Page 105: Security Features For Sprint Pcs Vision
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint PCS Vision services, including Web and Email. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Sprint PCS Vision services.
Page 107: Controlling Your Roaming Experience
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the network available to you. Your new dual band/tri-mode SCP-8300 by Sanyo works anywhere on the network available to you and allows you to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we’ve...
Page 108: Understanding Roaming
Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network available to you. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( are roaming on a digital system, the roaming icon will display along with the text Digital Roam, and on an analog system, with the text Analog Roam.
Page 109 Roaming on Analog Networks When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some features, such as Sprint PCS Vision, will be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access voicemail.
Page 110 Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the network available to you, you may not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended period of time.
Page 111: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your wireless phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your dual- band/tri- mode phone to control your roaming experience.
Page 112: Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the network available to you: the onscreen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call.
Page 113 To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: Press Options (right softkey), highlight Answer or Answer:Speaker, and press – or – Press Press to proceed while the pop-up message is displayed. Reminder: If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls.
Page 115: Navigating Through Menus
Every function and feature of your wireless phone can be accessed through an onscreen menu. This section is a road map to using your SCP-8300 by Sanyo. Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.
Page 116: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation The navigation key on your wireless phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down.
Page 117 Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press To return to standby mode: Press Shortcuts Use your navigation key to quickly access your phone’s menus. Right to take a shortcut to the Contacts menu. Left to take a shortcut to the My Shortcut menu. (See page 74 for setting.) Up to take a shortcut to the Messaging menu.
Page 118: Viewing The Menus
Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. 1. Call History 1. Outgoing 2. Incoming 3. Missed 4. Erase History 2. Contacts 1. Find/Add Entry 2. Speed Dial #s 3. My Phone# 4. Services 3. Messaging 1.
Page 119 6. Downloads 1. Games 2. Ringers 3. Screen Savers 4. Applications 5. Dynamic 1-11 (If applicable) 6. Others (If applicable) 7. Media Player 8. Settings 1. Sounds 1. Ringer/Key Vol. 2. Ringer Type 3. Alerts 4. Receiver Vol. 5. Application Vol. 6.
Page 120 4. Ready Link 1. Enable/Disable 2. List Update 3. Sounds 4. Speakerphone 5. Default View 6. Floor Display 7. R-Link Guard 8. Restart 9. Help 5. Location 6. Roaming 1. Set Mode 2. Call Guard 7. Messaging 1. Notification 2. Preset Msgs 3.
Page 121 9. Others 1. Airplane Mode 2. Text Entry 3. Any Key Answer 4. Auto Answer 5. Open/Close Flip 6. Abbrev. Dial 7. Headset Mode 8. TTY 9. Side Key Guard 10. Language 0. Phone Info 1. Phone#/User ID 2. Help 3.
Page 123: Managing Call History
Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History Call History Options Making a Call From Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your wireless phone, and missed calls.
Page 124: Viewing History
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 voice calls and the last 10 Ready Link calls for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
Page 125: Call History Options
Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts List).
Page 126: Making A Call From Call History
Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: Press Select Call History. Select Outgoing ( Missed ( Scroll to the entry you want to call. Press – or – Press Options (right softkey), highlight Call or Call:Speaker On, and press Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No ID...
Page 127: Saving A Phone Number Fromcall History
Saving a Phone Number FromCall History Your SCP-8300 can store up to 500 phone numbers in up to 300 Contacts entries (an entry may contain up to seven numbers). Each entry’s name can contain sixteen characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Press to access the main menu.
Page 128: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to place a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. To prepend a phone number from Call History: Press Select Call History.
Page 129: Erasing Call History
Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options” on page 109. To erase Call History: Press to access the main menu. Select Call History. Select Erase History ( Select Outgoing ( or All ( Highlight Voice Calls or Ready Link and press Voice Calls to erase call history for voice calls.
Page 131: Using The Contacts Directory
Using the Contacts Directory In This Section Displaying the Contacts List Adding a New Contacts Entry Finding Contacts List Entries Contacts List Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry Editing a Contacts Entry Erasing a Contacts Entry From the List Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry Selecting a Ringer for an Entry...
Page 132: Displaying The Contacts List
Displaying the Contacts List To display your contacts list: Press the navigation key right. – or – Press Select Contacts. Select Find/Add Entry ( Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone can store up to 500 phone numbers in up to 300 Contacts entries (an entry may contain up to seven numbers).
Page 133: Finding Contacts List Entries
Finding Contacts List Entries There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number, by Ready Link List, and by voice tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts list menu. Finding Names To find Contacts list entries by name: Press the navigation key right to display the...
Page 134: Contacts List
To find Ready Link List entries: Press the navigation key right to display your Contacts list. Press Go to (left softkey). Highlight your desired list and press Phone Book to display the Contacts list. Personal List to display the Personal List. Personal Grps.
Page 135 Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: Press to access the main menu. Select Contacts. Select Speed Dial #s ( list appears.) Finding Voice Tags To find Voice Tags in your phone: Press to access the main menu.
Page 136: Contacts List Entry Options
Contacts List Entry Options To access a contact’s options, display the Contacts list, highlight an entry and press number and press Options (right softkey). To select an option, highlight it and press Edit to edit the selected entry. Call to dial the selected number. Call:Speaker On to dial the phone number in speakerphone mode.
Page 137: Adding A Phone Number To A Contacts Entry
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry To add a phone number to an entry: Press the navigation key right to display the Contacts list. Scroll to the entry you wish to add and press Select a phone number, press Options (right softkey), highlight Edit, and press Select the label field you want to add.
Page 138: Editing A Contacts Entry
Editing a Contacts Entry To make changes to an entry: Press the navigation key right. Scroll to the entry you wish to edit and press Select a phone number, press Options (right softkey), highlight Edit, and press – or – Select an email address or Web address and press Edit (right softkey).
Page 139: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers With this feature you can dial Contacts Directory entries with one key press for locations 2-9. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using Speed Dialing” on page 39. To assign Speed Dial: Press to access the main menu.
Page 140: Assigning An Image To A Contacts Entry
Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry You can assign an image to a Contacts entry. The image is displayed when the entry calls you. To assign an image for an entry: Press the navigation key right. Select the entry for which you want to assign the image and press Press Options (right softkey), highlight Edit, and press...
Page 141: Selecting A Ringer For An Entry
Selecting a Ringer for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 48.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Press the navigation key right.
Page 142: Secret Contacts Entries
Secret Contacts Entries You can hide an entry’s phone number(s) and require your lock code to edit the entry by making it secret. The entry name is still displayed, but the entry’s phone numbers are replaced with “<Secret>”. To make an entry secret: Press the navigation key right.
Page 143: Using The Phone's Calendar And Tools
Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools In This Section Using Your Phone’s Calendar Personal Information Management Using Your Phone’s Tools Your wireless phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and commitments.
Page 144: Using Your Phone's Calendar
Using Your Phone’s Calendar Displaying Your Calendar To display your calendar: Press Select Tools/Extras. Select Calendar ( Adding an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events (up to 100 events). To add an event: From the Calendar display (see above), select the day you want to add an event and press Options (right softkey).
Page 145 Select the following items. Description to enter a description of your event (up to 14 characters). From to schedule the start time. To to schedule the end time. Location to edit the location of your event (up to 14 characters). Alarm to select your desired ringer.
Page 146: Event Alerts
Event Alerts There are several ways your phone alerts you of scheduled events: By playing the alert tone (depending on the Ringer Type and Ringer Volume setting). By blinking the LED. By displaying the event’s description on the Main LCD or Sub LCD.
Page 147: Adding A Call Alarm To The Calendar
Adding a Call Alarm to the Calendar You can set call alarms to notify you when you need to place a call. The call alarm will let you know when and to whom to place a scheduled call. You can set up to 15 call alarms.
Page 148: Call Alarm Alerts
Call Alarm Alerts There are several ways your phone alerts you of a scheduled call alarm: By playing the alert tone (depending on the Ringer Type and Ringer Volume setting). By blinking the LED. By displaying the call alarm notification on the Main LCD or Sub LCD.
Page 149: Editing An Event Or Call Alarm
Editing an Event or Call Alarm To edit an event or call alarm: From the Calendar display (see page 128), select the date for which you set events and press Select one of the events or call alarms. (The event or call alarm details appear.) Select the information you want to edit.
Page 150: Erasing An Event Or Call Alarm
Erasing an Event or Call Alarm To erase a scheduled event or call alarm: From the Calendar display (see page 128), select the date for which you set events and press Select one of the events or call alarms and press Options (right softkey).
Page 151: Adding A To Do List Item To The Calendar
Adding a To Do List Item to the Calendar To add your To Do List item to the calendar: From the To Do List display (see page 134), select the item you want to add to the schedule and press Options (right softkey).
Page 152: Viewing Memory In Your Calendar
Viewing Memory in Your Calendar To view available memory space and options: From the Calendar display (see page 128), press Options (right softkey). Highlight View Memory and press Select Schedule ( To Do List ( options display.) For further options: Press Options (right softkey).
Page 153: Purging All Events, Call Alarms, Or To Do List Items
Purging All Events, Call Alarms, or To Do List Items To delete all scheduled events, call alarms, or To Do List items: From the Calendar display (see page 128), press Options (right softkey). Highlight Erase Memory and press Select one item from the options. Erase Old ( and To Do List items that are done.
Page 154: Personal Information Management
Personal Information Management Displaying Your User Address To display the phone’s current user address: Press Select Settings. Select Phone Info ( Select Phone#/User ID ( If you sign out, <PCS Vision Disabled> appears on the display. Finding Icon Definitions To view an explanation of icons that appear on the display: Press Select Settings.
Page 155: Displaying The Version Information
Displaying the Version Information To display the version number of the software, hardware, PRL (Preferred Roaming List), PRI (Product Release Instructions), etc., installed on your phone: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings. Select Phone Info ( Select Version ( Displaying Advanced Information To display advanced information such as technology and frequency:...
Page 156: Using Your Phone's Tools
Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your wireless phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using the Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with alarm capabilities. You can set up to 5 alarms. This feature is also available while your phone is turned off.
Page 157: Updating Your Phone
Press Dismiss (right softkey) to dismiss the alarm. Updating Your Phone Your SCP-8300 by Sanyo allows you to update its software version over the air. You will be notified if a new software version is available for your phone. You can also check if an update is available through the Tools/Extras menu.
Page 158: Using The Stop Watch
Using the Stop Watch To start the stop watch: Press Select Tools/Extras. Select Stop Watch ( Press Start (left softkey) to start the stop watch operation. Press Stop (left softkey) to stop the stop watch operation. Press Resume (left softkey) to start the stop watch operation again.
Page 159: Using The Calculator
Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Press to access the main menu. Select Tools/Extras. Select Calculator ( Enter numbers using your keypad. (Press the left softkey to insert a decimal point.) Press the appropriate navigation key for an arithmetic option (Up for addition, Down for subtraction, Left for multiplication, Right for division).
Page 161: Using Your Phone's Voice Services
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing Managing Voice Memos Setting Up Screen Call Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos.
Page 162: Using Voice-Activated Dialing
Using Voice-Activated Dialing Your SCP-8300 lets you use a voice dial tag to automatically dial a phone number in your Contacts List. (A voice dial tag is a command you record and use to place calls without using the keypad.) Your phone can store up to 30 voice dial tags.
Page 163: Reviewing Voice Dial Tags
Respond to the prompt by repeating the name after the beep. Enter or highlight the Voice Dial entry (name) in the Contacts List and press Select the number you want to assign to the voice dial tag (Home, Work, Mobile, etc.) and press Reviewing Voice Dial Tags To review voice dial tags: Press...
Page 164: Erasing All Voice Dial Tags
Erasing All Voice Dial Tags To erase all voice dial tags: Press Select Tools/Extras. Select Voice Services ( Select Voice Dial ( Select Erase All ( Select Yes to erase all recorded voice dial tags; select No to cancel. to access the main menu. Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services...
Page 165: Managing Voice Memos
Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: Press to access the main menu. Select Tools/Extras.
Page 166: Reviewing Voice Memos
Reviewing Voice Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded: Press Select Tools/Extras. Select Voice Services ( Select Voice Memo ( Select Play or Play:Speaker. Select the memo you want to play. – or – Select All to play all memos continuously. Press Slow (left softkey) or Fast (right softkey) to change the playing speed.
Page 167: Setting Up Screen Call
Setting Up Screen Call This feature enables you to screen incoming calls by using a recorded announcement, either one that is pre-recorded or one that you record. Activating Screen Call To start Screen Call when you have incoming calls: When the phone rings or vibrates, press Options (right softkey) to display the options.
Page 168: Selecting An Announcement For Screen Call
Selecting an Announcement for Screen Call To select a Screen Call announcement: Press Select Tools/Extras. Select Voice Services ( Select Screen Call ( Select Announcement. Depending on your preference, select Pre-Recorded ( to access the main menu. ) or Custom ( Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services...
Page 169: Recording Your Name For A Pre-Recorded Announcement
Recording Your Name for a Pre-Recorded Announcement You can use a pre-recorded announcement with or without your name. If you record your name, your phone uses your name recording to announce that you are not available to answer the call. To record your name: Press to access the main menu.
Page 170: Recording A Customized Announcement
Recording a Customized Announcement To record an announcement: Press Select Tools/Extras. Select Voice Services ( Select Screen Call ( Select Announcement. Highlight Custom and press Edit (right softkey). Highlight Record and press When an announcement has already been recorded, select Yes or No to overwrite the existing recording.
Page 171: Reviewing An Announcement
Reviewing an Announcement To review an announcement: Press to access the main menu. Select Tools/Extras. Select Voice Services ( Select Screen Call ( Select Announcement. Highlight Pre-Recorded or Custom and press Edit (right softkey). Highlight Play or Play:Speaker and press Erasing an Announcement To erase an announcement: Press...
Page 173: Using Your Phone's Built-In Camera
Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera In This Section Taking Pictures Storing Pictures Recording Videos Storing Videos Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Your phone’s built-in camera gives you the ability to take full- color digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display, and instantly send them to family and friends.
Page 174: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. You can activate the phone’s camera mode whether the phone is open or closed. To take a picture with the phone open: Press Select Picture&Video to access the Picture &...
Page 175 Upload to Albums to upload the picture you just took to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site ( http://pictures.qwest.com settings, you may be prompted to accept a Sprint PCS Vision connection. Prints by Mail to order 4" x 6" prints of the pictures by mail and deliver them to any address you set up at Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site.
Page 176: Creating Your Sprint Pcs Picture Mail Password
Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password The first time you use any of the picture management options involving the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site, you will need to establish a Sprint PCS Picture Mail password through your wireless phone. This password will also allow you to sign in to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site at http://pictures.qwest.com uploaded pictures and albums.
Page 177: Camera Mode Options
Camera Mode Options When the phone is open and in camera mode, press Options (right softkey) to display additional camera options: Picture Mode to select picture mode from Normal, Night/Dark, Beach/Snow, Scenery, or Soft Focus. Flash to activate the flash. (See “Setting the Flash” on page 162 for details.) Zoom to zoom in on a subject.
Page 178 Camera Settings to select your settings. (See “Selecting Camera Settings” on page 167 for details.) Pics In Camera to go to your phone’s In Camera folder. (See “In Camera Folder” on page 170 for details.) Go to Camcorder to switch to video mode. (See “Recording Videos”...
Page 179: Setting The Self-Timer
Setting the Self-timer To activate the Self-timer: From camera mode, press Options (right softkey). Highlight Self-timer and press Highlight the length of delay you want the timer to use (10 seconds or 5 seconds) and press To deactivate the Self-timer, highlight Off and press Press Start (left softkey) when you are ready to start the timer.
Page 180 Taking Multiple Shots This feature allows you to take up to nine continuous shots of one moment. When you take multiple shots, the will appear in the viewfinder. To take multiple shots: From camera mode, press Options (right softkey). Highlight Fun Tools and press Highlight Multiple Shots and press Note: If your phone’s memory is full, the Multiple Shots option will not...
Page 181 Taking Stitch Shots Stitch shot allows you to stitch separate images together. With this feature, your phone’s viewfinder is divided in two and you can shoot each part separately. When you shoot the first part, the camera displays a section of the previous part, so you can line up the next picture with the first one.
Page 182 Using the Zoom This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a picture. Depending on your resolution settings, you can adjust the zoom from 1x to 20x. To use the zoom: From camera mode, press the navigation key right or left, or the side volume key up or down to adjust the zoom.
Page 183: Selecting Camera Settings
Setting Auto Delete With this feature, pictures and videos that have been uploaded to your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail account will be erased automatically from your phone. (Default setting is Off.) To set Auto Delete: Press to access the main menu. Select Picture&Video.
Page 184: Viewing Your Camera's Status Area Display
Viewing Your Camera’s Status Area Display Camera Status Area 1. Flash 2. White Balance 3. Brightness 4. Picture Mode 5. Self-timer Camera Icon Indication Function On This Shot On Always Flash White Balance Fluorescent Brightness Section 2J: Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera Icons To use the flash for only one shot.
Page 185 Function Night/Dark Beach/Snow Picture Mode Scenery Soft Focus Self-timer Multiple Shots High Resolution Medium Memory Gauge Picture Number Remaining Pictures Section 2J: Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera Icons Details Use this setting in low light. Use this setting in bright light. Use this setting for scenery from a distance.
Page 186: Storing Pictures
Storing Pictures Your phone’s picture storage area is called My Pictures. There are two types of folders in My Pictures that can be used separately according to your needs: In Camera (see below) Saved to Phone (see page 174) In Camera Folder Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In Camera folder.
Page 187: In Camera Folder Options
In Camera Folder Options When you are viewing the In Camera folder, press Options (right softkey) to display the following options: Expand to switch to the Expand view mode. Thumbnail to switch to the Thumbnail view mode. Upload to Albums to upload pictures from the In Camera folder to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site http://pictures.qwest.com you may be prompted to accept a Sprint PCS Vision...
Page 188 Note: Pictures assigned as Picture ID or Screen Savers will automatically be copied to the Saved to Phone folder. Display/Edit to display the following options: Special Effects to apply special effects on your pictures. You can select from Color Tone, Fun Stamps, or Rotate.
Page 189 Go to Saved to Ph. to display the Saved to Phone folder. Go to Camera to activate Camera mode. Thumbnail View Name of the currently displayed folder Currently Selected picture Uploaded icon Check Box File Size and Caption Left softkey Expand View Section 2J: Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera Count of saved...
Page 190: Saved To Phone Folder
Saved to Phone Folder When you assign a picture, it will automatically be saved in the Saved to Phone folder. The Saved to Phone folder allows you to store copies of pictures on your phone and to assign pictures to various phone tasks. To save a picture to the Saved to Phone folder: From the In Camera folder (see “In Camera Folder”...
Page 191: Saved To Phone Folder Options
Saved to Phone Folder Options When you are viewing the Saved to Phone folder, press Options (right softkey) to display the following options: Set as to assign the picture. Select Picture ID or Screen Saver and press Display/Edit to edit or display your picture’s details. (See “In Camera Folder Options”...
Page 192: Recording Videos
Recording Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view, and send videos to your friends and family with your phone’s built-in video camera. To record a video: Press Select Picture&Video to access the Picture & Video menu. Select Camcorder ( (Additional video options are available through the video mode Options menu.
Page 193 Upload to Albums to upload the video you just took to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site. Set as to assign the video. Select Ringer or Animation and press Playback to play back the video you just took. Delete to delete the video you just took. Videos In Camcord.
Page 194: Video Mode Options
Video Mode Options Several options are available from video mode. Press Options (right softkey) to display additional options: Video Mode to select video mode from Normal, Night/Dark, Beach/Snow, Scenery, or Soft Focus. Video Light to select a Video Light setting. Select On to light the video light.
Page 195: Selecting Camcorder Settings
Selecting Camcorder Settings To select your camcorder settings: From video mode, press Options (right softkey). Highlight Camcord.Settings and press Select an option from the following and press Resolution to select a file size (Good-176x144 or Medium-128x96) for a video. Video Quality to select video quality from Rich-15sec., Normal-20sec., or Economy-30sec.
Page 196: Viewing Your Video's Status Area Display
Viewing Your Video’s Status Area Display Video Status Area 1. Video Light 2. White Balance 3. Brightness 4. Video Mode 5. Volume Indicator Video Icon Indication Function Video Light White Balance Brightness Video Mode Volume Indicator Recording Time Progress Bar Resolution Remaining Time Memory Gauge...
Page 197: Storing Videos
Storing Videos Your phone’s video storage area is called My Videos. There are two types of folders in My Videos that can be used separately according to your needs: In Camcorder (see below) Saved to Phone (see page 184) In Camcorder Folder Once a video is recorded, it is automatically saved to the In Camcorder folder.
Page 198: In Camcorder Folder Options
In Camcorder Folder Options When you are in the In Camcorder folder, several options are available. Press Options (right softkey) to display the following options: Expand to switch to the Expand view mode. Thumbnail to switch to the Thumbnail view mode. Send Video to send video files.
Page 199 Save to Phone to save the selected videos in the Saved to Phone folder. Go to Saved to Ph. to display the Saved to Phone folder. Go to Camcorder to activate video mode. Note: Upload to Albums and Save to Phone copy videos from your phone’s In Camcorder folder to your Saved to Phone folder or your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail account.
Page 200: Saved To Phone Folder
Saved to Phone Folder When you assign a video, it will automatically be saved in the Saved to Phone folder. The Saved to Phone folder allows you to store copies of videos on your phone and to assign videos to various phone tasks. To save a video to the Saved to Phone folder: From the In Camcorder folder (see “In Camcorder Folder”...
Page 201: Saved To Phone Folder Options
To review your stored videos in the In Camcorder folder: Press to access the main menu. Select Picture&Video to access the Picture & Video menu. Select My Videos ( Select Saved to Phone ( display, up to nine at a time.) Use your navigation key to scroll through and select a video.
Page 202: Sending Sprint Pcs Picture Mail
Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Once you’ve taken a picture, you can use the messaging capabilities of your wireless phone to instantly share it with family and friends. You can send a picture to up to ten people at a time using their email addresses or their wireless phone numbers.
Page 203 Select one of the following options and press Phone Book Entry to select recipients from your Phone Book. Highlight a recipient and press select. Personal List Ent. to select a recipient from your personal list. Personal Grps. Ent. to select a recipient from your personal group list.
Page 204 Confirm the recipients, message, voice memo, and picture. To change a recipient, highlight the recipient, press the appropriate softkey, and follow the instructions in step 7 to select or edit the recipient. To change the text message, scroll to Message and press the appropriate softkey.
Page 205: Sending Pictures From Messaging
Sending Pictures From Messaging You can also send Sprint PCS Picture Mail from your phone’s Messaging menu. To send pictures from the Messaging menu: Press to access the main menu. Select Messaging to access the Messaging menu. Select Send Message ( Select Picture ( Select From My Pics.
Page 206: Sending Videos From The In Camcorder Folder
Sending Videos From the In Camcorder Folder To send videos from the In Camcorder folder: Press Select My Videos ( Select In Camcorder ( Highlight a video you wish to send and press check box on the lower right corner will be marked. You can select multiple videos.) Press Options (right softkey) and select Send Video.
Page 207: Sending Videos From Messaging
Sending Videos From Messaging To send videos from the Messaging menu: Press to access the main menu. Select Messaging to access the Messaging menu. Select Send Message ( Select Video ( Select From My Videos (The In Camcorder folder will display, with up to nine thumbnail videos per screen.) Use the navigation key to select the video you wish to send and press...
Page 208: Managing Sprint Pcs Picture Mail
Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail account at http://pictures.qwest.com page 171), you can use your personal computer to manage your pictures.
Page 209: Managing Online Pictures And Videos From Your Phone
Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone You can use your phone to manage, edit, or share pictures and videos you have uploaded to the Sprint PCS Picture http://pictures.qwest.com Mail Web site at To view your online pictures and videos from your phone: Press to access the main menu.
Page 210: Uploading Pictures And Videos
Uploading Pictures and Videos To upload pictures: Press Select Online Albums ( Select Upload Pics ( display.) Select the picture(s) you wish to upload and press Upload (left softkey). Highlight This Picture, Selected Pictures, or All Pictures and press Highlight “Uploads”Area and press –...
Page 211: Downloading Your Online Pictures And Videos
Downloading Your Online Pictures and Videos From your online albums display at you can select pictures or videos to download to your phone’s folder. To download pictures from the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site: From the online pictures display, select the picture you wish to download and press Options (right softkey).
Page 212: Sending Online Sprint Pcs Picture Mail
Sending Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail To send pictures using the online Address Book: From the online Sprint PCS Picture Mail display at http://pictures.qwest.com send and press Send (left softkey). (See “Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone” on page 193.) Highlight Recipients and press Highlight Online Addr.
Page 213 To send videos from the online Address Book: From the online video display, select a video you wish to send and press Options (right softkey). (See “Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone” on page 193.) Highlight Send Video and press To complete and send the video message, follow steps 2-8 on page 196.
Page 214: Accessing Online Picture And Video Options
Accessing Online Picture and Video Options From Your Phone To access your online Picture and Video options from your wireless phone: Select a picture or video from your online Picture Mail (see “Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone” on page 193). Press Options (right softkey) to display options.
Page 215 Create Album to create a new album (from Uploads folder only). Online Albums to switch the display to the online album list. Note: The picture and video options may vary depending on the item you select. To access your online Albums options from your wireless phone: Display the album list in the Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail menu (see “Managing Online Pictures and Videos...
Page 217: Using Ready Link
Erasing Ready Link List Entries Updating Your Ready Link Lists Managing Ready Link Settings Your SCP-8300 by Sanyo gives you the ability to quickly connect with other Ready Link users for “walkie-talkie-style” communication from anywhere, to anywhere on the network available to you.
Page 218: Getting Started With Ready Link
Getting Started With Ready Link Ready Link allows you to enjoy quick, two-way, “walkie- talkie-style” communication with your friends, family, and co-workers. You can make one-to-one or one-to-many calls (up to five others on the same call) to any other Ready Link user, anywhere on the network available to you.
Page 219: Preparing Your Phone For Ready Link Service
Preparing Your Phone for Ready Link Service Every time you turn on your phone, your phone will identify itself and make itself available to the Ready Link network. When you turn on your phone in an area where Ready Link service is available, your phone will display “Preparing Ready Link service...
Page 220 Main LCD Display during a Ready Link Call Redial Contact Current List Contact Names Go to (left softkey) Ready Link Main Screen Ready Link In-Call Screen Section 2K: Using Ready Link Options (right softkey) Contact Name R-Link Number Floor Status...
Page 221: Making And Receiving A Ready Link Call
Making and Receiving a Ready Link Call Displaying the Ready Link List From standby mode, press R-Link (left softkey) or the Ready Link/Memo button on the side of your phone ) to access the Ready Link List. Tip: The first time you access the list, the Ready Link Help message will appear.
Page 222: Making A Ready Link Call (One-To-One Call)
Incoming shows the last 10 different Ready Link calls you accepted. Missed shows the last 10 Ready Link calls you missed. Note: icon next to the group name indicates a group. Making a Ready Link Call (One-to-One Call) You can place a one-to-one Ready Link call by entering a Ready Link number or by selecting a contact from the Ready Link List.
Page 223 Note: During a Ready Link call, the “floor” is the right to speak. When you see “Floor is open.,” the first person to press the Ready Link/Memo button can speak (while holding the button). Only the person who has the floor can speak.
Page 224: Making A Ready Link Call (Group Call)
Making a Ready Link Call (Group Call) You can make a Ready Link call to all members in a Group entry, which you have in your Ready Link List. You can communicate with up to five members at a time. To place a Ready Link Group call: Press R-Link (left softkey) or press Press Go to (left softkey), highlight Personal Grps., and...
Page 225: Making A Ready Link Call By Entering A Number
Making a Ready Link Call by Entering a Number To place a Ready Link call by entering a number: From standby mode, enter the Ready Link number you want to dial. Press to place the Ready Link call. Continue holding Continue with the Ready Link call, pressing and holding to reply.
Page 226: Missed Call Notification For Ready Link Calls
Missed Call Notification for Ready Link Calls When an incoming Ready Link call is not answered, the Missed Call Notification and the your screen. To call the last Missed Ready Link call: Simply press displayed. (Continue with the Ready Link call as described previously.) To erase the Missed Call log: Press Dismiss (right softkey).
Page 227: Receiving A Ready Link Call
Receiving a Ready Link Call To receive a Ready Link call: Make sure your phone’s Ready Link mode is enabled (see “Setting Ready Link Mode” on page 202). When you receive a Ready Link call from a contact, “R- Link Call,” the contact’s name, and the Ready Link number appear on the display.
Page 228: Ready Link Options
Ready Link Options When you use Ready Link, several user options are available by pressing Options (right softkey). To select an option, highlight it and press Copy to Personal to copy a contact to the Personal List. Edit to edit a Ready Link number and/or name. Send Message to send a text message, picture, or video.
Page 229: Adding And Editing Ready Link Contacts
Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts Copying an Entry to Your Personal List or Personal Group List You can copy an entry to your Personal Lists from several different sources. If the selected entry is already stored in the Personal Lists, the “copy” option does not appear. To copy an entry from the Ready Link List: Press R-Link (left softkey) or press Press Go to (left softkey), highlight the list from which...
Page 230: Saving A Ready Link Number
Saving a Ready Link Number You can save a Ready Link number from the ending display to your Personal Lists. To save the number: From the end display, press Save (right softkey). Enter a name and press OK (left softkey). Press Save (left softkey).
Page 231: Adding A New Contact To Your Personal List
Adding a New Contact to Your Personal List You can store a total of 200 entries in the Personal Lists. To add a new Ready Link contact: Press R-Link (left softkey) or press Press Go to (left softkey), highlight Personal List, and press Highlight <Add Contact>...
Page 232: Adding A New Group To Your Personal Group List
Adding a New Group to Your Personal Group List You can add new groups to the Personal Group List. Each group can include up to five members. You can enter a group member directly or select the member from the Personal List.
Page 233: Editing A Contact In Your Personal List
Scroll to the contacts you want to add and press Pick (right softkey) to include the entries. Press Done (left softkey) when you are finished selecting contacts, then press Update (left softkey) to update your Personal Group List with the new group entry. Tip: To add members directly, highlight <Add Members>...
Page 234: Editing A Group In Your Personal Group List
Editing a Group in Your Personal Group List To edit a group name: Press R-Link (left softkey) or press Press Go to (left softkey), then highlight Personal Grps. and press Scroll to the group entry you want to edit and press Options (right softkey).
Page 235 Highlight Edit and press Select the field you want to edit (Name or R-Link Number) and press Edit the entry, press OK (left softkey), and press Save (left softkey) to save your changes. Press Update (left softkey) to update your Personal Group List.
Page 236: Erasing Ready Link List Entries
Erasing Ready Link List Entries Erasing an Entry in Your Personal List or Personal Group List To erase a contact or a group: From the Ready Link List, press Go to (left softkey), then highlight Personal List or Personal Grps. and press Scroll to the entry you want to erase and press Options (right softkey).
Page 237: Erasing A Ready Link List
Erasing a Ready Link List You can erase all entries saved in the Ready Link List. To erase a Ready Link List: From the Ready Link List, press Options (right softkey). Highlight Erase R-Link List and press Select your desired option and press Outgoing to erase all outgoing Ready Link calls.
Page 238: Managing Ready Link Settings
Managing Ready Link Settings Assigning Speed Dialing for Ready Link Entries To assign Speed Dialing for Ready Link entries: Press Select Contacts. Select SpeedDial #s ( Select an unassigned number. When you highlight an assigned number and press overwrite the assigned number. Select Yes or No, or you can also select Reset to cancel the stored speed dial.
Page 239: Restarting The Ready Link Service
To use Speed Dial for a Ready Link entry: From standby mode, press the appropriate speed dial key (locations 2-9) and press Restarting the Ready Link Service To restart the Ready Link service: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings. Select Ready Link ( Select Restart ( Setting Ready Link Guard...
Page 240: Setting Ringer Types For Ready Link Calls
Setting Ringer Types for Ready Link Calls Your SCP-8300 provides a variety of ringer types that allow you to customize your ringer. To select a ringer type for Ready Link calls: Press Select Settings. Select Ready Link ( Select Sounds ( Select Ringer Type ( Select Ready Link Calls, R-Link Missed, or R-Link Floor Tone.
Page 241: Setting An Alert Notification For Ready Link Calls
Setting an Alert Notification for Ready Link Calls Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you receive a Ready Link call. To set alerts for Ready Link calls: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings. Select Ready Link ( Select Sounds ( Select Alerts ( Select Ready Link Calls or R-Link Missed.
Page 242: Setting The Speakerphone For Ready Link Calls
Setting the Speakerphone for Ready Link Calls You can set the speakerphone on or off when Ready Link call is activated. By default, the speakerphone is set to on. To set the speakerphone on or off: Press Select Settings. Select Ready Link ( Select Speakerphone ( Select On or Off.
Page 243: Setting The Default View Of The Ready Link List
Setting the Default View of the Ready Link List You can select the default Ready Link List when Ready Link is launched. To select the default view of the Ready Link List: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings. Select Ready Link ( Select Default View ( Personal List.)
Page 245: Using Your Phone's Built-In Media Player
Using Your Phone’s Built-In Media Player In This Section Your Multimedia Channel Options Accessing Your Media Player’s Channel Listings Playing a Video or Audio Clip Multimedia FAQs Your wireless phone’s built-in media player gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and view video clips right from your phone’s display.
Page 246: Your Multimedia Channel Options
Your Multimedia Channel Options Multimedia Service offers a variety of accessible audio or video channels, depending on your service plan and multimedia subscriptions. Your subscription options include a comprehensive basic service as well as a full menu of a variety of additional channel options. Preview Channel: This free channel lets you sample clips from all of the available channels before you make a decision to subscribe.
Page 247: Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings
Accessing Your Media Player’s Channel Listings It’s easy to access and view the multimedia Channel Listings on your SCP-8300 by Sanyo from the phone’s main menu. To access your media player and Channel Listings: Press from standby mode to display the phone’s main menu.
Page 248: Playing A Video Or Audio Clip
Playing a Video or Audio Clip To select and play a media clip: Press main menu. Select Media Player and press Channel Listings. Use your keypad to enter a channel number (or use your navigation key to scroll to a channel and press My Channels: If you have selected a channel that you’ve already signed up for (or if it’s a channel with no monthly fee), you will see a list of available clips.
Page 249: Multimedia Faqs
Multimedia FAQs How does my phone’s Multimedia Service differ from Video Mail? Multimedia Service lets you access high-quality video and audio clips provided by external sources. Video Mail lets you capture, upload and share videos that you personally create with your phone’s built-in camcorder.
Page 250 Will I know if I’m receiving an incoming call while I’m viewing or listening to an audio clip? No. All incoming calls will roll into voicemail while you are playing a clip. If the caller leaves a voicemail, the voicemail icon will appear on the screen. How long are the clips? Will I know the estimated time it will take to play the clip prior to accessing it? Once you have selected a channel, you will see a...
Page 251 After purchasing access to an Available Channel for a monthly fee, do I receive any confirmation? That is, how do I know it has been purchased? The next time you access your media player’s Channel Listings, the purchased channel title and corresponding number will appear in the My Channels section.
Page 252 typically occurs when there is heavy traffic on the network. How can I cancel service if I decide I don’t want it? To cancel your Multimedia Service, contact your service provider. If I place my stereo headphones on and insert them into the phone’s headset jack, can I close the flip while I am playing an audio (or video) clip without interrupting the clip? Yes.
Page 253: Section 3: Qwest Service Features
Section 3 Qwest ® Service Features...
Page 255: Qwest Service Features: The Basics
Qwest ® Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your wireless service.
Page 256: Using Voicemail
Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your wireless phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 257: New Voicemail Message Alerts
New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail. To call your voicemail: Press To display your Missed Log: Press Events (right softkey). Important: When you are roaming off the network available to you, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
Page 258: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your SCP-8300 or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your wireless phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold voicemail box.) Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your...
Page 259: Voicemail Button Guide
Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see “Voicemail Menu Key” on page 247. Date/Time Replay PQRS Erase Shift Cancel Section 3A: Qwest Service Features – The Basics Send Reply Advance Rewind...
Page 260: Voicemail Options
Voicemail Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Using Expert Mode Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level.
Page 261 Press for Group Distribution Lists. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists. Callback Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting from voicemail. Press after listening to a message. (Once the call is complete, you’re returned to the voicemail main menu.) Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other voicemail users.
Page 262 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other voicemail users. After listening to a message, press Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction and forward the voice message. Continue Recording When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue recording even after you’ve stopped.
Page 263: Clearing The Message Icon
Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages. To clear the icon from the display screen: Press to access the main menu. Select Messaging. Select Voicemail ( Select Clear Count ( Select Yes.
Page 264 Personal Options Notification Options Shift Administrative Options Shift Greetings Shift Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect Shift Section 3A: Qwest Service Features – The Basics Phone Notification Numeric Paging to a Wireless Phone Return to Personal Options Menu Skip Passcode Autoplay Message Date &...
Page 265: Using Sms Text Messaging
Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your wireless phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your phone’s screen.
Page 266: Composing Sms Text Messages
Composing SMS Text Messages To compose an SMS Text message: Press Select Messaging. Select Send Message ( Select Text and select the entry method you prefer: Phone Book Entry to select a recipient from your Contacts list. (qualifying Phone Book entries must contain a wireless phone number or an email address).
Page 267: Accessing Sms Text Messages
Select Message and compose a message or use the canned (pre-set) messages or smileys (icons). Press Mode (right softkey) for different character input mode. (See “Entering Text” on page 41.) To set the message priority, scroll to Priority and press Select Ordinary or Urgent and press Review your message and press Send (left softkey).
Page 268: Using Canned (Pre-Set) Messages
Using Canned (Pre-set) Messages Pre-set messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and co-workers easier than ever. To add and/or edit Pre-Set Messages: Press Select Settings. Select Messaging ( Select Preset Msgs ( Highlight a message you wish to edit and press Enter your new message or changes and press OK (left softkey).
Page 269: Using Caller Id
Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy steps. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: Press...
Page 270: Making A Three-Way Call
Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, press Dial the second number you wish to call and...
Page 271: Using Call Forwarding
Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: Press Shift Enter the area code and phone number to which your...
Page 273: Sprint Pcs Vision
Sprint PCS Vision In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision Accessing Messaging Downloading Premium Services Content Exploring the Web Sprint PCS Vision FAQs Sprint PCS Vision brings you clarity you can see and hear with advanced multimedia services. These features – including Messaging, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and portable Web access –...
Page 274: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Vision
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision With your SCP-8300 by Sanyo and wireless service from Qwest, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of Sprint PCS Vision. This section will help you learn the basics of using your Sprint PCS Vision services, including managing your user name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Page 275: Launching A Sprint Pcs Vision Connection
Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: Press to access the main menu. Select Web. (Your Sprint PCS Vision connection will launch and the Sprint PCS Vision home page will display.) The Sprint PCS Vision Home Page Shortcut: You can also press Web (right softkey) to launch the Web in standby mode.
Page 276: Net Guard
Though the browser is open, you are not currently in an active data session - that is, no data is being sent or received. As soon as you navigate to another page, the active session will launch and you will see the “Connecting...” message. Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect.
Page 277: Sprint Pcs Vision Connection Status And Indicators
Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Your phone’s display lets you know the current status of your Sprint PCS Vision connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active (data is being transferred);...
Page 278: Navigating The Web
Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a Sprint PCS Vision session is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a Sprint PCS Vision session, the bottom line of your phone’s display contains one or more softkeys.
Page 279 Selecting Once you’ve learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select on-screen items: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the desired softkey button (or press Tip: You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “Go.”...
Page 280: Accessing Messaging
Going Home To return to the Sprint PCS Vision home page from any other Web page: Press and hold – or – Press Messaging Accessing Messaging Now you can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your phone.
Page 281: Accessing Email Providers
Accessing Email Providers With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services such as AOL ® Mail, Yahoo! EarthLink ® to keep in touch, even while you’re on the go. To access email providers from your phone: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging.
Page 282: Accessing Instant Messaging
Accessing Instant Messaging Sprint PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL Messenger , MSN To access instant messaging clients from your phone: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging. Select Instant Messaging. Select an email provider, such as AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, or Yahoo! Messenger.
Page 283: Accessing Wireless Chatrooms
Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Sprint PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your phone, to send text messages and icons to chatroom participants, or to launch a one-on-one (private) chatroom. To access a chatroom from the browser: From standby mode, press Web (right softkey) to launch the browser.
Page 284: Downloading Premium Services Content
Downloading Premium Services Content With Sprint PCS Vision and your new SCP-8300 by Sanyo, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below.
Page 285: Downloading An Item
Selecting an Item to Download You can search for available items to download in a number of ways: Featured displays a rotating selection of featured items. Categories allows you to narrow your search to a general category, such as Movie/TV Themes for Ringers or College Logos for Screen Savers.
Page 286 Note: If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to create your purchasing profile. Select an option to continue: Once the item has been successfully downloaded and the Completed screen appears, select your desired option to assign the ringer or screen saver, run the application, listen to music, play the game, etc.
Page 287: Exploring The Web
Exploring the Web With Web access on your wireless phone, you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and shop on your phone anywhere on the network available to you.
Page 288: Opening The Browser Menu
Opening the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active Sprint PCS Vision session, from any page you are viewing. To open the browser menu: Press display in a drop-down list.) Options available under the browser menu include: Home ( Vision home page.
Page 289: Creating A Bookmark
History ( ). Keeps a list of links to your most recently visited sites. To navigate to a site, highlight it and , then select Connect (left softkey). press Refresh this page ( More... ( ). Displays additional options: Restart Browser. Refreshes the current browser session.
Page 290 Accessing a Bookmark To access a bookmark: Press Select View Bookmarks ( Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to access and press OK (left softkey) to go to the Web site (or press the number corresponding to the bookmark you wish to access).
Page 291 Going to a Specific Web site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address): Press (right softkey) to open the browser menu. Select Go to URL... ( Select Address and press OK (left softkey). Use your keypad to enter the URL of the Web site you wish to go to and press Press OK (left softkey) again to go to the Web site.
Page 292 Adjusting the Browser Sound Volume To adjust the browser sound volume: Press Select More... ( Select Preferences and press OK (left softkey). Select Sound Volume and press OK (left softkey). Select your desired volume level by pressing the navigation key up or down and press (right softkey) to open the browser menu.
Page 293: Sprint Pcs Vision Faqs
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS Vision service? Your user name (e.g., [phone number]@qwest.sprintpcs.com will display in the Phone#/UserID menu. Go to Settings > Phone Info > Phone#/User ID. How do I sign-in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access Sprint PCS Vision services when you turn on your phone.
Page 294 When is my data connection dormant? If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the connection is dormant, voice calls are allowed. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If no data is received for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate.
Page 295: Section 4: Safety Guidelines
Section 4 Safety Guidelines...
Page 297: Safety
Safety In This Section Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Part of getting the most out of your phone is learning how the phone works and how to care for it.
Page 298: Getting The Most Out Of Your Reception
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal.
Page 299 Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended, and over your shoulder. Try not to hold, bend, or twist the phone’s antenna. Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
Page 300: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions.
Page 301 Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air.
Page 302: Caring For The Battery
Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. Use only Qwest-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage. In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º...
Page 303: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc Notice
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Notice This phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
Page 304: Fcc Radiofrequency Emission
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process.
Page 305: Owner's Record
Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: SCP-8300 by Sanyo Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice...
Page 307: Index
Index Abbreviated Dialing 40, 78 Account Passwords 6 Airplane Mode 71 Alarm Clock 140 Alert Notification 54 Answering Calls 26-28 Any Key Answer 77 AOL Instant Messenger 266 AOL Mail 265 Area Name 60 Auto Answer Mode 75 Backlight 58 Battery Capacity 20 Charging 21...
Page 308 Erasing 86, 122 Finding Contacts 117 Options 120 Secret Entries 126 Selecting Ringers 125 Dialing Options 25 Directory Assistance 7 Display Language 75 Display Screen Icons 15 Display Settings 57-65 Downloading Premium Services Content 268 EarthLink 265 Email 265 Entering Text 41-46 Alphabet Mode 45 Selecting a Mode 41 T9 Text Input 42...
Page 309 Pictures Sending Pictures 186 Storing Pictures 170 Taking Pictures 158 Plus (+) Code Dialing 37 Preset Messages 69 Qwest Wireless Customer Service 7 Ready Link 201-227 Alert Notification 225 Contacts 213-219 Making a Call 206 Receiving a Call 211 Ringer Types 224 Setting Ready Link Mode Settings 222 Restricting Calls 85...
Page 310 Sprint PCS Vision 257-278 Browser Menu 271 Chat 267 Connection Status 261 Downloading Premium Services Content 268 FAQs 277 Home Page 259 Instant Messaging 266 Launching 259 Navigating the Web 262 Net Guard 260 Password 6 User Name 258 Start-up/Power-off Tone 51 Stop Watch 142 T9 Text Input 42 Text Entry Options 78...

Sanyo QWEST SCP-8300 Phone Manual

Welcome to Qwest

Introduction

Section 1: Getting Started

Setting up Service

Section 2: Your Phone

Your Phone: the Basics

Controlling Your Phone's Settings

Setting Your Phone's Security

Controlling Your Roaming Experience

Navigating through Menus

Managing Call History

Using the Contacts Directory

Using the Phone's Calendar and Tools

Using Your Phone's Voice Services

Using Your Phone's Built-In Camera

Using Ready Link

Using Your Phone's Built-In Media Player

Section 3: Qwest Service Features

Qwest Service Features: the Basics

Sprint PCS Vision

Section 4: Safety Guidelines

Safety

Index

Quick Links

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