Welcome to Sprint Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. We built our complete, nationwide network from the ground up, so all your services – whether it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS® Picture Mail – will work the same wherever you go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Introduction This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.
Your Phone’s Menu The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about navigating through the menus, please see “Navigating Through Phone Menus” on page 25. CONTACTS (RIGHT SOFTKEY) VOICE SVC (LEFT SOFTKEY) PRESS MENU TO DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING: VOICE MEMO 1: Record 2: Review...
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Notification 1: Message & Icon 2: Sending Options 1: Priority (Normal/Urgent) 3: Preset Messages 1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message. 3: Where are you? 6: Let’s get lunch. 8: I’ll be there at 10: I love you! 13: [Empty] 16: [Empty] 19: [Empty]...
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6: World Time 1: Options (DST Setting) 7: Alarm Clock 1: Alarm #1 8: Calculator 9: Set Time (displayed when there is no time information) VOICE SVC 1: Launch 2: Settings 1: Choice Lists (Automatic/Always On/Always Off) 2: Sound 1: Prompts (On/Off) 3: About CALL HISTORY 1: Outgoing Calls...
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2: Menu Style 1: Grid Style 3: Incoming Call 1: With Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 2: No Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 4: Dialing Font 1: Color 1: Basic 4: Hyphenate 2: Size 1: Large 5: Greeting (Sprint/Custom)
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2: Sounds 1: Ringer Type 1: Voice Calls 1: With Caller ID 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 2: No Caller ID 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 2: Messages 1: Voicemail 3: Schedule 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 4: Roam Ringer (Normal/Distinctive) 2: Volume 1: Ringer...
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1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 4: Sig. Fade Tone (On/Off) 4: Key Tone 1: Tone Type 1: Xylophone 2: Tone Level 1: Tone Off 3: Tone Length (Short/Long) 3: PCS Vision 1: Enable Vision 4: Wireless Backup 1: Subscribe 2: Alert (On/Off) 3: Learn More 5: Security 1: Lock Phone...
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2: Call Guard (On/Off) 3: Data Roaming (On/Off) 7: Launch Pad 1: Up Key 1: Contacts 4: VoiceSMS Inbox 7: My Content 10: Voice Memo 13: Calculator 16: Missed Alerts 2: Down Key 1: Contacts 4: VoiceSMS Inbox 7: My Content 10: Voice Memo 13: Calculator 16: Missed Alerts...
1: Outgoing Call (Allow all / Contacts Only / Special# Only) 4: Call Answer 1: Any key 5: Auto Answer (CarKit/Headset) (Yes/No) 2: Language 1: English 3: Airplane Mode 4: Location (On/Off) 5: Key Guard (On/Off) 6: Audio Routing 1: Normal 7: TTY Mode 1: TTY Off 4: TTY Full...
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1: Get New CONTACTS 1: Find 2: Add New Entry 3: Speed Dial #s 4: Group 1: Family 3: Colleague 5: Unassigned 5: Wireless Backup 1: Subscribe 6: Services 1: Account Info 3: Dir Assist 5: Sprint Voice Command 7: My Phone # IN USE MENU Press Options (right softkey) during a call to display the following options: 1: Call History...
Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Setting Up Your Voicemail Sprint PCS Account Passwords Getting Help Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail, it probably has been activated; all you need to do is unlock it.
Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your 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. To set up your voicemail: From standby mode, press and hold Follow the system prompts to:...
114 for more information on your voicemail password. Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision Password With your A580 by Samsung, you may elect to set up a Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision password. This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of Premium Services content and to protect personal information on multi-phone accounts.
Getting Help Visit www.sprint.com You can go online to: Access your account information Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint PCS service plan) View and pay your bill Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS online billing and automatic payment Purchase accessories Shop for the latest phones View available Sprint PCS service plans and options...
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Receiving Automated Invoicing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing information on your Sprint PCS account. This information includes balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. To access automated invoicing information: Press Note:...
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Sprint Operator Services Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. To access Sprint Operator Services: Press For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com Section 1A: Setting Up Service...
Your Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Navigating Through Phone Menus Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and...
Key Functions Speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the contacts, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
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Voicemail Key allows you to press and hold to automatically dial your voicemail. Numeric Keypad allows you to enter numbers, letters, and characters. Shift/Asterisk Key enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the capitalization mode.
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 >...
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indicates that there is an unread urgent message in your inbox. indicates that you have read the urgent message. indicates that there is an unread URL message. indicates that you have read the URL message. indicates that there is an unread urgent URL message.
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indicates that your phone has a ringer volume set and the vibrate option is checked. indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1 - 8 or that 1-Beep is selected. indicates that your ringer is turned off and the vibrate option is checked.
Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The A580 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and provides...
Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 52). Your phone’s external LCD display allows you to monitor the phone’s status and to see who’s calling without opening the phone.
Turning Your Phone Off To turn your phone off: Press and hold powering-down animation on the display screen. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Warning! Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers with your phone.
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Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 3 hours and 10 minutes of continuous digital talk time. When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks.
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Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Remove the protective cover by pressing down on the back of the cover. Grip the battery at the bottom and pull up and out at a 45-degree angle. Charging the Battery Your phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone.
Using the Travel Charger To use the travel charger provided with your phone: Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s power interface connector and the other end into an electrical outlet. A red indicator light on the phone lets you know the battery is charging.
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Selecting Menu Items As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. Select any numbered option by simply pressing the corresponding number on the phone’s keypad. You may also select any item by highlighting it and pressing For example, if you want to view your last incoming call: Select Menu ( Select Call History by pressing and pressing...
Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Select Menu > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number. (Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.) Note: To select Menu, press the menu key.
Making Calls Placing a call from your phone is as easy as making a call from any landline phone. Just enter the number, press you’re on your way to clear calls. To make a call using your keypad: Make sure your phone is on. Enter a phone number from standby mode.
Dialing Options When you enter numbers in standby mode, select Options ( ) to see the following dialing options. To initiate an option, press the corresponding softkey button. Dial dials the number or digits displayed. Send Msg allows you to send text messages, SMS Voice messages, or handwritten messages, with attachments to the number being dialed.
Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key.
Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming.
Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. Note: When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode. During an emergency call, press Options (right softkey) to display your options.
In-Call Options Pressing Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of features you may use during the course of a call. To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and press through the Options menu: Warning! Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during monitor use.
End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. The left softkey displays the Save option. Select this option if you wish to add the new number to your Contacts.
Note: If Existing Entry was selected, press OK to launch the Find screen. Locate the desired contact and add the additional number to the selected entry. Use your navigation key to select a label (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, Fax, or Others) and press Enter a name for the entry using the numeric keys.
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press the left softkey button.
Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls placed from the United States). To make a call using Plus Code Dialing: Press and hold display.
Using Speed Dialing You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial speed dial entries using one keypress for locations 2-9 or two keypresses for locations 10-99.
Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your phone 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 Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press the right softkey to change the character input...
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Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 Word mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 39.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word.
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Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: Select the Alpha mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 39.) Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,”...
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Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset Messages To enter numbers: Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 39.) To enter symbols: Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 39.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings Display Settings Location Settings Messaging Settings Airplane Mode TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service Updating Phone Software Phone Setup Options Call Setup Options Using the menu options available on your phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.
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. Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others.
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Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Messages. Select Voicemail or Text Message. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or My Content and press . (The list of preprogrammed ringers is displayed.) Use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers.
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Selecting Ringer Types for Roam Ringer To select a ringer type for roam ringer: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Roam Ringer. Select Normal or Distinctive and press Selecting a Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a keypress.
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Key Tone Length The key tone length allows you to choose between short or long tones when pressing a key. Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems. To set the key tone length: Select Menu >...
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. To adjust your phone’s volume settings: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Volume. Select Ringer, Messages, Voice Mail, Alarms, or App. Volume and press Select Use Ringer Volume to use the ringer settings, or select Separate Volume.
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: With the phone open, press and hold the volume key down in standby mode.
Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any keypress is made. To change the backlight setting: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Main Display. Select a time setting and press To change the keypad setting: Select Menu >...
Changing the Brightness You can adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your surroundings. To adjust the display’s contrast: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Brightness. Press your navigation key up or down to adjust the brightness and select Done ( Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen.
Changing the Dialing Font This setting allows you to adjust the display appearance when dialing phone numbers. To change the dialing font: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Dialing Font > Size. Select Large, Normal, or Small and press Location Settings Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be...
When the Location feature is on, your phone’s standby screen will display the icon will be displayed. 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.
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Deleting Old Messages You can delete messages that you’ve already read whenever you like, or you can have your phone delete them automatically for you when your phone's message memory becomes full. To automatically delete read messages: Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Auto Erase. Select Yes or No and press Adding a Customized Signature Each message you send can have a customized signature to...
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Managing Preset Messages Your phone is programmed with 10 preset messages 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. You can even add your own preset messages to the list (up to 20 messages total).
Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Notepad, and Voice Memos 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.
When establishing your Sprint PCS Service, please call Sprint Customer Service via the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by first dialing the state TRS with this number: 866-727-4889. To turn TTY Options on or off: Press Menu > Settings > Others > TTY Mode from standby mode.
the internal software is updated; no Contacts entries or other information saved to your phone will be deleted. To update your phone: Press Menu > Settings > Others > Update Phone SW from standby mode. Follow the onscreen instructions. Phone Setup Options Display Language You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Spanish.
Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five- or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that matches the five- or six-digit prefix, and the number is dialed.
Contacts Match With the Contacts Match feature, your phone displays the contact’s name and phone number if the incoming call or outgoing call is in your Contacts list. To access Contacts Match: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Contact Match.
Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether by pressing or simply by opening the phone. To set call answer mode: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Call Answer. To select an option, highlight it and press Any key to allow an incoming call to be answered by opening the phone or pressing any key.
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Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Lock Services Using Special Numbers Erasing Contacts Erasing My Content Resetting Your Phone Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision® By using the security settings on your phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility.
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: Select Menu > Settings > 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 either your Social Security number or wireless phone...
Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: From standby mode, press Talk, Left/Right softkey, Volume key, or Menu/OK key. Enter your lock code. Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Using Special Numbers”...
Lock Services This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint Power Vision services. When you enable Lock Services, you will be unable to make new calls (excluding emergency numbers) or to access the Vision services until the lock has been disabled in the Security menu. Locking Voice Services Select Menu >...
Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries.
Erasing My Content You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all content you have downloaded to your phone. To erase all downloads: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase My Content and press If you are certain that you would like to erase all content downloaded to your phone, select Yes and press Resetting Your Phone...
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision® Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services, including Sprint Power Vision, without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint PCS Vision and Sprint Power Vision services, including Web and messaging.
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Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Your new digital dual-band A580 by Samsung® works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented...
Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( ). Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
To check your voicemail while roaming: Dial 1 + area code + your Sprint PCS phone number. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the voice prompts. When you return to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, voicemail notification will resume as normal.
Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network: 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.
Data Roaming The data roaming option allows you to send and receive data while you are out of your normal coverage area. All applicable charges apply for accessing the available network. To turn data roaming on or off: Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Data Roaming. Highlight On or Off and press Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience...
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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 phone, and missed calls.
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) 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.
Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the selected number. (See “Prepending a Phone Number From Call History” on page 81.) Erase to delete the entry. Tip: You can also view the next Call History entry by pressing the navigation key right or view the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left.
Saving a Phone Number From Call History Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or All Recent and press Use your navigation key to select the desired entry and select Options (...
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make 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: Select a Call History entry, select the number or the name and press Press Options (...
Using Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contacts Entry Finding Contacts Entries Contacts Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Editing a Contacts Entry Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Dialing Sprint PCS Services Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you’re ready to explore your...
Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone's Contacts list can store up to 299 entries and each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. To add a new entry: Select Menu > Contacts > Add New Entry. Shortcut: Enter the phone number in standby mode and press OK .
Finding Contacts Entries There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find Contacts entries by name: Select Menu >...
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Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: Select Menu > Contacts > Speed Dial #s. Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order. –...
Contacts Entry Options To access a Contacts entry’s options, highlight the entry and press Options ( ) > Edit. Highlight one of the options listed below and press [Contact Name] to edit the contact entry name. [Mobile] to add a phone number to the entry. (See “Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry”...
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry To add a phone number to an entry: Display a Contacts entry (see “Finding Contacts Entries” on page 85) and press Press Options ( Highlight the desired label, enter the new phone number, and press Press Done ( Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number...
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using Speed Dialing” on page 38. Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new Contacts entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry, or when you edit an existing number.
Editing a Contacts Entry To make changes to an entry: Display a Contacts entry and highlight the name of the person you wish to edit. Press Options ( Highlight the part of the entry you wish to edit (Name, Group, Ringer, etc.) and press Add and/or edit the desired information and press Press Done ( Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry...
Wireless Backup This feature allows you to back up all of your Contacts to the Sprint Web site and restore them if your phone is lost, stolen, damaged, or replaced. Note: To use the Wireless Backup service, you are required to activate the service from your phone.
Dialing Sprint PCS Services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint PCS Services. To dial a service from your Contacts: Select Menu > Contacts > Services. Select Account Info, Customer Svc, Dir Assist, Sprint Operator, or Sprint Voice Command. Press to place the call.
Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools In This Section Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Using Your Phone’s Tools Your 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.
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler. Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event and press Tip: Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through...
No Alarm, On Time, 10min before, 30min before, or 1 Hr before. Select Done ( Event Alerts There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: By playing the assigned ringer type. By illuminating the backlight. By flashing the LED. Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event...
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Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu To go to the Scheduler menu for today’s date: Select Menu > Tools > Today. Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler. Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which you would like to erase events and press Tip: In the Scheduler view, days with events scheduled are...
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: Select Menu > Tools > Alarm Clock. Select Alarm #1, Alarm #2, or Alarm #3 and press Turn the alarm on or off by highlighting the activation field.
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Your phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad . Note: If there are no memos saved yet, the New Memo screen is automatically displayed.
Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Select Menu > Tools > Calculator. Enter the first number using your keypad.
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Task List This option allows you to manage daily tasks that include dates, times, and priority levels. Select Menu > Tools > Task List. Note: If there are no tasks saved, the New Task screen is automatically displayed. Select Options ( Enter the task name using the keypad and press Select a due time by highlighting the Due Time field.
Countdown This option allows you to enter a timer that counts down to an event based on a date and time specified. Select Menu > Tools > Countdown. Note: If there are no countdowns saved, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed. Select Options ( Enter the countdown name using the keypad and press...
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Section 2G: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools...
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing Contact Name Using New Message Using Contact List Voice Memo Calendar Managing Voice Memos 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.
Using Voice-Activated Dialing In addition to Sprint PCS® Voice Command (see page 153), built-in voice recognition software allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature.
Contact Name You can voice dial from your phone with a single command by saying the name saved in the Contacts list (see Contacts list documentation for details.) Calling Contacts Entries To place a call using Contact Name <Name>: Press and hold Say the label name saved in the Contacts list for the desired number.
Enabling/Disabling Choice Lists You can customize whether the Voice Recognition application displays a list of top voice recognition choices or automatically dials the first number without displaying a choice list. To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial: Menu > Voice SVC > Settings > Choice Lists. Select Automatic, Always On, or Always Off and press Using New Message...
Voice Memo With a single voice command you can launch the voice memo client on the phone. To open the voice memo client: Press and hold Say “Voice Memo” to view the client screen. Select Record or Review and press Calendar With a single voice command you can display the Calendar on the phone.
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: Select Menu > Voice Memo > Record. Begin recording after the prompt.
Voice Memo Options To play the voice memos you have recorded: Select Menu > Voice Memo. Select Review and press of saved memos, with the first one selected.) Highlight the desired memo and press — or — Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to review.
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Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using SMS Voice 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 Sprint PCS Service.
Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your 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 Sprint PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message: By displaying a message on the screen. By sounding the assigned ringer type. By the LED blinking red. New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail.
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold box.) Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages...
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 121. Date/Time Replay Erase Cancel Voicemail Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail.
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To turn Expert Mode on or off: Press and hold voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press to access the main voicemail menu.) Press the system prompts. Press Press Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers.
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Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other Sprint PCS Voicemail users. From the main voicemail menu, press message. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your voice message.
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Continue Recording When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue recording even after you’ve stopped. Before pressing with the message you recorded, press recording. Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting.
Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure. Listen Envelope Information Reply Advance 8 Seconds Replay Rewind Forward Message Erase Callback Save...
Message Date & Time On/Off Change Passcode Group Distribution List Return to Personal Options Menu Greetings Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people's wireless phone numbers to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phones –...
Composing SMS Text Messages To compose an SMS Text message: Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Text. Select Contacts, Mobile #, or Email and press Enter the number or email address, or select the contact, and select Next ( 10 recipients per message.) Compose a message using one of the following methods:...
Accessing SMS Text Messages To read an SMS Text message: When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your navigation key to scroll down and view the entire message. To reply to an SMS Text message: While the message is open, select Reply ( Compose your reply or use the preset messages or icons.
Using Preset Messages Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and coworkers easier than ever. To add or edit preset messages: Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Preset Messages. Select Options ( Enter your new message or changes and press Done ).
Note: If you select No during step 2 above, you will see an alert message. If you select No after reading the message, incoming SMS Voice messages will not be downloaded to your phone. Playing an SMS Voice Message To play an SMS Voice message from the main menu: Select Menu >...
Accessing SMS Voice Messages To play an SMS Voice message: When you receive a voice message, a pop-up notification will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your softkeys to view and play the voice message. To reply to an SMS Voice message: From the VoiceSMS inbox, press Reply ( Record your reply and then press Send ( Using Caller ID...
Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Press .
If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all other callers are disconnected. Note: Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling are not available while roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
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Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics...
Sprint PCS Vision® In This Section Sprint PCS Vision Applications Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision Accessing Messaging Downloading Premium Services Content Exploring the Web Sprint PCS Vision FAQs Sprint PCS Vision® offers easy and amazing data services you will really use. These features – including Sprint TV messaging, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and portable Web access –...
Sprint PCS Vision Applications Here is a brief list of the applications available through your phone. For more information, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User Guide online at Messaging phone. Games — Play exciting games with full-color graphics, sound, and vibration. Ringers —...
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When you use Sprint PCS Vision services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. The user name is also useful as an address for Sprint PCS Mail, as a way to personalize Web services, and as an online virtual identity.
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The Sprint PCS Vision Home Page Shortcut: You can also press the navigation key right to launch the Web. Note: If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 135), press OK (right softkey) to continue and launch the Web. While connecting, the following will appear on the screen: Vision Connecting...
Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting Always Auto-Connect when the Net Guard is displayed.
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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);...
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.
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Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select onscreen items: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, and then press the desired softkey button (or press Tip: You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items.
Going Home To return to the Sprint PCS Vision home page from any other Web page: Press and hold – or – Select Menu > Home. Sprint PCS Messaging Accessing Messaging Now you can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your phone.
Accessing Sprint PCS® Mail Sprint PCS Mail allows you to perform many of the typical email functions from your phone that you can from your personal computer. You can manage your Sprint PCS Mail account from your phone or from your personal computer at www.sprint.com To access Sprint PCS Mail from your phone: Select Menu >...
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Note: The information required to sign in will vary depending on the email provider you are accessing. Follow the onscreen instructions to read, reply to, compose, send, and manage emails in your account. Accessing Sprint® Instant Messaging Sprint PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL®...
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: Select Messaging >...
Downloading Premium Services Content With Sprint PCS Vision 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.
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Downloading an Item Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and press summary page for the item including its title, the vendor, the download detail, the file size, and the cost. Links allow you to view the License Details page, which outlines the price, license type, and length of license for the download;...
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Using My Content Manager Whether you purchase your Premium Services content from your phone or from your online account management page at , all of your purchases are stored in My Content www.sprint.com Manager and may be downloaded to your phone from there. My Content Manager is a storage area on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network that is assigned specifically to your account.
Select Shop ( download. Press mode. For complete information and instructions on downloading Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and Applications, see the Sprint PCS Vision Guide at Exploring the Web With Web access you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go.
Using the Browser Menu Navigating the Web from your phone using the Sprint PCS Vision home page is easy once you get the hang of it. For details on how to navigate the Web, select menu items, and more, see “Navigating the Web” on page 137. Although the Sprint PCS Vision home page offers a broad and convenient array of sites and services for you to browse, not all sites are represented, and certain functions, such as going...
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Go to URL. Allows you to navigate directly to a Web site by entering its URL (Web site address). View History. Keeps a list of links to your most recently visited sites. To navigate to a site, highlight it, press and then select Connect.
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Accessing a Bookmark To access a bookmark: Press Menu ( Select View Bookmarks. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to access and press to go to the Web site (or press the number corresponding to the bookmark you wish to access). Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: Press Menu (...
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Reloading a Web Page To reload (refresh) a Web page: Press Menu ( Select Refresh this Page. (The browser will reload the current Web page.) Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser.
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS Vision service? Your user name (for example, ) will be bsmith001@sprint.com displayed in the Phone Info. listing in your phone’s Settings menu. 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.
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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.
Sprint PCS® Voice Command In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command Creating Your Own Address Book Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS Voice Command, reaching your friends, family, and coworkers has never been easier –...
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS Voice Command: You can store all your contacts’ phone numbers, so you can simply say the name of the person you want to call. There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize voicemail passwords, or try to dial while you’re driving.
Creating Your Own Address Book You can program up to 299 names and numbers into your personal address book. Each entry will support up to five different numbers, with a maximum of 299 phone numbers supported; and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them.
Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press After the “Ready” prompt, simply say, in a natural voice, “Call” and the name of the person or the number you’d like to call. (For example, you can say, “Call Jane Smith at work,”...
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press Say “Call the Web” and choose from a listing of information categories like news, weather, and sports. – or – Simply say “Call news room,” “Call the weather,” “Call Sports Central,”...
Important Safety Information In This Section General Precautions Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device Caring for the Battery Radiofrequency (RF) Energy Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice This phone guide contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use your phone.
General Precautions There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and Speak directly into the mouthpiece. Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery. Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken.
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies).
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Note: Always turn off the phone in health-care facilities and request permission before using the phone near medical equipment. 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.
Not all phones have been rated. Phones that have been rated will have an “M3” or “M4” rating on the box. Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone A580 by Samsung has an M3 rating. Note: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and may generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled.
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Sprint PCS Vision Phone A580 by Samsung® To further minimize interference: There is usually less interference on the microphone setting than the telecoil setting. Set the phone’s Display and Keypad backlight settings to ensure the minimum time interval: Press Menu >...
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Online. Buying the right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure they’re genuine and safe. In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C). Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom.
Radiofrequency (RF) Energy Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.
SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the A580 are: CDMA mode (Part 22): Head: 0.671 W/kg; Body-worn: 1.11 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24): Head: 1.33 W/kg;...
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797 5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501 5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S.
Sec tion 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your phone, please visit and click...
(i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
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Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product. What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG's Liability? EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS,” AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY OR...
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SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR...
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Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P.
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Lock Code Changing 65 Locking Your Phone 64 Making Calls 28 Memo Pad 98 Menu Style 51 Messaging Deleting Old Messages 54 Setting Alerts 53 Signature 54 My Content Erasing 68 My Content Manager 145 My Phone Number 92 Net Guard 135 Phone (Illus.) 14 Phone Number Displaying 27...
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My Content Manager 145 Navigating the Web 137 Net Guard 135 Security Features 69 User Name 132 Sprint PCS Voice Command 153–157 Address Book 155 Making a Call 156 Sprint Service Operator Services 9 T9 Text Input 40 Task List 100 Text Greeting 49 Three-Way Calling 128 TTY Use 56–57...