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  • Page 1 Sprint PCS International Phone User’s Guide ® IP-A790 by Samsung XL30.10_LMa790_091305_F2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint......i Introduction ........ii Section 1: Getting Started .
  • Page 3 Ringer Types ..........36 Key Tone Level .
  • Page 4 2D.Controlling Your Roaming Experience ....61 Understanding Roaming ........62 Setting Your Phone’s CDMA Roam Mode .
  • Page 5 2I. Using Voice Recognition ......105 New Features ..........106 Activating Voice Recognition .
  • Page 6 Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features... 138 3A.Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics ....139 Using Voicemail ..........140 Setting Up Your Voicemail .
  • Page 7 3D.Sprint PCS International Roaming ....177 Using Your Phone’s SIM Card........178 Installing a SIM Card .

  • Page 8: Welcome To Sprint

    Welcome to Sprint Sprint has the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation. Depend on it. We are committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. With Sprint, you get the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation so all your services work the same wherever you go on the network.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Table of Contents or Index or on any page reference. The PDF will automatically display the appropriate page. Your new Sprint PCS Vision International Phone IP-A790 allows you to roam internationally in over 100 countries using GSM technology and a Note: SIM card.

  • Page 10: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 11: Setting Up Service

    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 Sprint PCS Phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up your phone, unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint Customer Service for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.

  • Page 12: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Service

    Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated If you purchased your phone at a Sprint PCS 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.

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS 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 Sprint PCS Phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: Press and hold Follow the system prompts to:...

  • Page 14: Sprint Pcs Account Passwords

    Sprint PCS Account Passwords As a Sprint PCS 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 15: Getting Help

    Getting Help Visit Our Website You can get up-to-date information on Sprint PCS Services and Options by signing onto our Website at When you visit us online, you can Review coverage maps Learn how to use voicemail Access your account information Purchase accessories Add additional options to your service plan Check out frequently asked questions...
  • Page 16 Sprint PCS Directory Assistance You have access to a variety of services and information through Sprint PCS Directory Assistance, including residential, business, and government listings; assistance with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; and hotel, restaurant, shopping, and major local event information.

  • Page 17: Section 2: Your Sprint Pcs Phone

    Section 2 Your Sprint PCS Phone...

  • Page 18: Your Sprint Pcs Phone: The Basics

    Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Sprint PCS International Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your Sprint PCS International Phone is packed with features that simplify...

  • Page 19: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone - The Basics...

  • Page 20: Key Functions

    Key Functions Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength.
  • Page 21 Shift/Asterisk Key: Enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the character input type. Power/Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used to plug in the charging accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone. Space/Pound Key: Enters the pound [#] character for calling features.

  • Page 22: Viewing The Display Screen

    Battery Indicator: The battery indicator displays the amount of remaining battery charge currently available in your phone. When all bars are displayed in the battery icon, the phone’s battery is fully charged. When no bars are displayed, the phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty. Position Location: This icon indicates that the position location feature is active.
  • Page 23 indicates that you have a pending message. indicates that the message is a draft. indicates that there is URL text contained in the text message. indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active. indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is dormant or inactive.
  • Page 24 indicates that the white balance has been set to Auto. This automatically adjusts the white balance. indicates that the white balance has been set to Sunny. This is used for taking pictures or movies outdoors on bright sunny days. indicates that the white balance has been set to Cloudy. This is used for taking pictures or movies outdoors under cloudy conditions.
  • Page 25 External LCD External LCD: Time/Date is displayed in Digital 2 mode. displays your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. means your phone cannot find a signal. tells you a call is in progress. indicates that you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, picture messages, video messages, or Sprint PCS Web Alert messages waiting.

  • Page 26: Features Of Your Sprint Pcs International Phone

    Features of Your Sprint PCS International Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS International Phone. The IP-A790 by Samsung and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and options and...

  • Page 27: 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 displays “Information: Sprint / CDMA system start” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode –...

  • Page 28: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger

    Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. The standard battery provides up to 3.0 hours of continuous digital talk time in CDMA mode and up to 3.5 hours of continuous digital talk time in GSM mode.
  • Page 29 Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. Push the battery release latch up completely. Using the side tabs, pull the top of the battery away from the phone and remove.
  • Page 30 When the flip is closed and the battery is completely charged, a green light is displayed continuously. Your IP-A790 comes with a standard North American travel charger and an adapter for use in Europe. If you require an outlet adapter for use in the Note: U.K.

  • Page 31: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS Phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Press the left Highlight Settings and press Press number and Sprint PCS Vision User name information will be displayed.) Note: To access the phone’s main menu, press Menu (Left Soft Key) from...

  • Page 32: Answering Calls

    Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, press TALK twice. When making calls while roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number). For more information, see "Sprint PCS International Roaming" on page 177. You can also place calls from your Sprint PCS Phone by using Sprint PCS Voice Command from your Contacts (page 29), and using your Call History listings...

  • Page 33: Missed Call Notification

    If the incoming call is from a number stored in contacts, the entry name is displayed. The caller’s phone number may also be displayed, if available. The following options are also available: Press Press the left Press and hold the volume key to send the incoming call to your voicemail box or press and release to silence the ringer.

  • Page 34: Calling Emergency Numbers

    Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. If you are roaming internationally in GSM mode, dial [1][1][2][Talk] to place an emergency. For more information, see "Sprint PCS Note: International Roaming"...

  • Page 35: End-Of-Call Options

    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. Press the left your Contacts. (See below for more information on “Saving a Phone Number.”) Note: The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as...

  • Page 36: Finding A Phone Number

    Finding a Phone Number This feature allows you to search for phone numbers saved in your contacts by entering the last digits of the phone number. When searching, you must enter the digits in sequential order starting from the last number. For example; if you have a number saved as “555-555-1234”, you can enter “1234”...

  • Page 37: Abbreviated Dialing

    Press — or— Press the right internal Contacts. (Follow steps 2-6 under "Saving a Phone Number" on page 26.). Note: When dialing a number with a hard pause, press TALK to send the next set of numbers. Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers.

  • Page 38: Dialing From Contacts

    Dialing From Contacts To dial directly from a Contact entry: Press the right Enter the first few letters of the Contact name using the numeric keypad. The matching contact is automatically highlighted. Press Note: If the desired entry contains more than one phone number, scroll left or right to display the icon for the number you wish to call and press TALK to make the call.

  • Page 39: Using Plus (+) Code Dialing

    To reassign a speed dial number: Press the right Highlight the desired entry and press Press the right Highlight the desired label and press the right Press Enter the desired number using the keypad or press down to highlight the desired number and press the left for Select.

  • Page 40: Entering Text

    Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your Sprint PCS Phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contact entry or when sending Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messages). To change the character input mode: When you are prompted to enter text, press the right...

  • Page 41: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad

    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 31). Press the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. By default, the first letter of the first word is capitalized and following letters are lowercase.

  • Page 42: Entering Numbers And Symbols

    Entering Numbers and Symbols To enter numbers: Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 31.) To enter symbols: Select the Symbol mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 31.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.

  • Page 43: Controlling Your Phone's Settings

    Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Network Settings Sound Settings Display Settings Location Settings Airplane Mode TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service Phone Setup Options Using the menu options available on your Sprint PCS Phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to. This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs.

  • Page 44: Network Settings

    Network Settings The digital quad-band capability of your IP-A790 by Samsung allows you to operate on both CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) digital networks (including the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network) and GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) digital networks, depending on your phone’s settings. The default setting is CDMA mode, which is the setting used throughout the U.S.

  • Page 45: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual contact entries, types of calls, Scheduler entries, and types of messages. Single Tones are non-polyphonic traditional style ring tones. Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types. Melodies includes a variety of standard musical melodies.
  • Page 46 Note: To access the phone’s main menu, press (Menu) from standby mode. Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation key and pressing OK, or you can press the number corresponding to the menu item on your keypad. Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Press the left...

  • Page 47: Key Tone Level

    Selecting Ringer Type for Roam Ringer To select a ringer type for incoming roam calls: Press the left Highlight Settings and press Press Press Press Select Normal or Distinctive and press Key Tone Level Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a key press.

  • Page 48: Selecting Tone Length

    Press Press Selecting Tone Length Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a key press. Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems. To select a key tone: Press the left Highlight Settings and press Press...

  • Page 49: Alert Notification

    Alert Notification Your Sprint PCS Phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, or when a call has been connected. The different actions available are: Minute Beep - An alert tone is sounded every minute that you are connected.

  • Page 50: Application Volume

    Application Volume This setting allows you to control the default volume and vibrate settings in downloaded applications on your Sprint PCS phone. When the application is opened, the default setting is enabled and you can adjust the volume setting by using the volume keys located on the side of the handset.

  • Page 51: Display Settings

    Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to fourteen characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to display a custom greeting or you may display the phone's default greeting (“Sprint PCS”) on the screen.

  • Page 52: 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 backlight setting: Press the left Highlight Settings and press Press Press for Press Pwr Save Mode.

  • Page 53: Changing The Display Screen

    Changing the Display Screen Your new Sprint PCS Phone offers options for what you see on the display screen when in standby mode. Changing the Main Display To change the main displayimages: Press the left Highlight Settings and press Press Press Press Press...

  • Page 54: Changing The Phone's Menu Style

    Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen. To select the display’s menu style: Press the left Highlight Settings and press Press Press Press press Note: The instructions in this guide refer to the default 3x3 Style menu; if you select the Wheel Style menu, the top-level menu numbering will differ (for example, in 3x3 Style, Settings is option 7;...

  • Page 55: Location Settings

    Location Settings Your Sprint PCS 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 56: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Memo Pad, 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 57: Tty Use With Sprint Pcs Service

    TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone), is a telecom- munications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices.

  • Page 58: Phone Setup Options

    Phone Setup Options Shortcut Your phone offers you the option of assigning shortcut keys to favorite or often-used functions. Pressing the navigation key in the proper direction in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcuts. To assign a shortcut key: Press the left Highlight Settings and press Press...

  • Page 59: Call Answer Mode

    Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether you want to be required to press number key, or simply to open the phone. To set call answer mode: Press the left Highlight Settings and press Press Press Any Key...

  • Page 60: Display Language

    Display Language You can choose to display your Sprint PCS Phone’s on-screen menus in English or in Spanish. To assign a language for the phone’s display: Press the left Highlight Settings and press Press Press Press Press Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings for Menu.

  • Page 61: 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 Lock Services Using Special Numbers Erasing Contacts Erasing Downloads Erasing Pictures/Videos Resetting Your Phone Resetting Your Picture Account Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision By using the security settings on your Sprint PCS Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility.

  • Page 62: 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 the left Highlight Settings and press Press Enter your lock code.

  • Page 63: Locking Pictures/Videos

    Locking Pictures/Videos To lock pictures: From the Security menu, press Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off and press Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: From the Security menu, press Enter your new lock code and press Re-enter your new lock code and press Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in...

  • Page 64: Lock Services

    To restrict calls: Press the left Highlight Settings and press Press Press keypad. Press Press Special# Only and press Lock Services Locking Voice Calls With this feature active, you will not be able to make or receive voice calls except 911. To lock or unlock voice calls: From the security menu, press Press...

  • Page 65: Using Special Numbers

    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 three special numbers in addition to your Contact entries (the same number may be in both directories).

  • Page 66: Erasing Downloads

    Erasing Downloads This option deletes all saved downloaded content from the phone, including games, ringers, screen savers, and applications. To erase your downloads: From the Security menu, press Press Press If you are certain you wish to erase all downloaded content, press Note: If you have assigned any downloaded content, such as ringers or screen...

  • Page 67: 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, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected. To reset your phone: From the Security menu, press Press Press Press Resetting Your Picture Account This option erases the token (login) information for your Sprint PCS Picture Mail account.

  • Page 68: Security Features For Sprint Pcs Visionsm

    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 Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Vision services.

  • Page 69: Updating Your Sprint Pcs Vision Profile

    Updating Your Sprint PCS Vision Profile The data profile keeps all your user name and login information which allows you to connect to Vision services. It may become necessary to update the profile to maintain peak efficiency. To update your profile: Press the left Highlight Settings and press Press...

  • Page 70: Controlling Your Roaming Experience

    Controlling Your Roaming Experience In This Section Understanding Roaming Setting Your Phone’s CDMA Roam Mode Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. While in CDMA mode, your new digital quad-band Sprint PCS Vision Phone works anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and allows you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz CDMA digital networks where we’ve implemented...

  • Page 71: Understanding Roaming

    Understanding Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and whether your phone is operating in analog or digital mode. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone.
  • Page 72 Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network in CDMA mode, 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 73: Setting Your Phone's Cdma Roam Mode

    Setting Your Phone’s CDMA Roam Mode Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to control your ability to roam. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. To switch your phone to raom in GSM mode, see "Sprint PCS International Roaming"...

  • Page 74: 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 Sprint Nationwide PCS Network in CDMA mode: the on-screen 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 75: Navigating Through Menus

    Viewing the Menus Every function and feature of your Sprint PCS International Phone IP-A790 by Samsung section is a road map to using your Sprint PCS Phone. Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.

  • Page 76: Menu Navigation

    Menu Navigation The navigation key on your Sprint PCS 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 77: Viewing The Menus

    Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure: Call History 1: Outging Calls 2: Incoming Calls 3: Missed Calls 4: All Recent Contacts 1: Find 2: Add New Entry 3: My Phone # 4: Speed Dial #s 5: Group 1: Unassigned 2: Family...
  • Page 78 1: Inbox 2: Send Picture 3: Send Video 4: Email 5: Instant Message 6: Voicemail 1: Call Voicemail 2: Details 3: Clear Envelope 7: Settings 1: Notification 1: Message & Icon 2: Icon only 2: Sending Options 1: Priority 1: Normal 2: Urgent 2: Call Back # 1: None...
  • Page 79 1: Volume 2: Type 1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Picture Mail 3: Reminder 1: Off 2: Once 3: Every 2 min 6: Save in Outbox (Yes/No) 7: Auto-Erase (Yes/No) 8: GSM Setting (only available in GSM mode) 1: Vodafone 1: Service Center 2: Default Destination 3: Default Type...
  • Page 80 2: Setting2 6: Voice Mail # Pictures Video 1: Camera Press the right 1: Flash 1: Off 2: On This Shot 3: Always On 2: Self-Timer 1: Off 2: 5 Seconds 3: 10 Seconds 3: Fun Tools 1: Fun Frames (must be in full screen mode) 1: Off 2: Spring 3: Roses for Love...
  • Page 81 5: Settings 1: Resolution 1: HI:640x480 2: Med:320x240 3: Low:176x165 2: Quality 1: Fine 2: Normal 3: Economy 3: Shutter Sound 1: Off 2: Shutter 1-3 3: Say Cheese 4: Auto-Erase (On/Off) 5: View Mode (Wide Screen/Full Screen) 6: Review Pictures 7: Camcorder 2: Camcorder Press the right...
  • Page 82 6: Manual 5: Settings 1: Quality 1: Fine 2: Normal 3: Economy 2: Auto-Erase (On/Off) 6: Review Videos 7: Camera Mode 3: My Pictures 1: In Camera 2: Saved to Phone 4: My Videos 1: In Camcorder 2: Saved to Phone 5: Online Albums 1: View Albums 2: Upload Pictures...
  • Page 83 Tools 1: Voice Service 2: Voice Memo 1: Record 2: Review 3: Erase All (Yes/No) 3: Today 4: Scheduler 5: Task List 6: Memo Pad 7: World Time 1: Set Home Area 2: Set Visit Area 3: DST Setting 8: Alarm Clock 1: Alarm #1 2: Alarm #2 3: Alarm #3...
  • Page 84 1: In Camcorder 2: Saved to Phone 2: Sub LCD 1: Preset Images 1: Digital 1 - 3 2: Analog 1 - 2 2: Main LCD Dlds 3: Main LCD Pic 2: Menu Style 1: 3x3 Style 2: Wheel Style 3: Incoming Call 1: With Caller ID 1: Preset Animation...
  • Page 85 1: With Caller ID 2: No Caller ID 2: Messages 1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Picture Mail 3: Schedule 1: Single Tones 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies 4: Downloaded 4: Roam Ringer 1: Normal 2: Distinctive 3: Alerts 1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 2: Service (On/Off) 3: Connect (On/Off) 4: Sig.
  • Page 86 1: Select Location 1: North America 2: Netherlands 3: Belgium 4: France 5: Spain 6: United Kingdom 7: Denmark 8: Norway 9: Germany 10: Czech Republic 11: South Korea 12: Other 2: Adapt Digits 3: Reset Digits 3: Sensitivity 1: Commands 1: Reject More 2: Recommended 3: Reject Less...
  • Page 87 2: On Power-Up 3: Lock Now 2: Lock Pic/Video (On/Off) 3: Change Lock 4: Lock Services 1: Voice: Lock/Unlocked 2: PCS Vision: Lock/Unlocked 5: Special # 1: Empty 2: Empty 3: Empty 6: Erase Phone 1: Erase Contacts (Yes/No) 2: Erase Downloads (Yes/No) 3: Erase Pic/Video (Yes/No) 7: Reset Phone (Yes/No) 8: Reset Pic/Video Account (Yes/No)
  • Page 88 2: Voice Memo 3: Scheduler 4: Messaging 5: Voice Service 6: Ringer Type 7: Downloads 8: Display 9: Alarms 10: Calculator 11: Mediaplayer 12: Web 13: Inbox 14: Send Text 3: Left Key 1: Contacts 2: Voice Memo 3: Scheduler 4: Messaging 5: Voice Service 6: Ringer Type...
  • Page 89 1: Abbrev. Dial (On/Off) 2: Contacts Match (On/Off) 3: Restriction 1: Outgoing Call 1: Allow all 2: Contacts Only 3: Special# Only 4: Call Answer 1: Any Key 2: Talk Key 3: Flip Open 5: Auto Answer (Car Kit/Headset) (Yes/No) 6: Language 1: English 2: Español...
  • Page 90 22: Mexico 00 23: Monserrat 011 24: Nevis 011 25: N. Zealand 00 26: Paraguay 00 27: Puer Rico 011 28: St. Kitts 011 29: St. Lucia 011 30: St. Vince 011 31: Tobago 011 32: Trinidad 011 33: Turks Isl 011 34: Uruguay 00 35: US Virgin 011 10: Phone Info...
  • Page 91 2: Outside Access (Yes/No) 3: Default Group (Yes/No) Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
  • Page 92 InUse Menu Press the right to display the following options: 1: Key Mute/Unmute 2: Contacts 3: Messaging 4: 3-Way Call 5: Call History 6: Voice Memo 7: Tools 8: Phone Info Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...

  • Page 93: 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 Sprint PCS Phone, and missed calls.

  • Page 94: Viewing History

    Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contact 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.

  • Page 95: Call History Options

    Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press date of the call. By pressing the right following options: Send Msg. Save/Show Contacts Prepend Erase Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: Press the left Highlight Call History and press...

  • Page 96: Saving A Contact From Call History

    Saving a Contact From Call History Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 500 phone numbers. Contact entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each contact name can contain up to 20 characters. To save a Contact from Call History: Press the left Highlight Call History and press Highlight the desired entry in the Outgoing Calls, Incoming...

  • Page 97: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History

    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: Press the left Highlight Call History and press Highlight the desired entry in the Outgoing Calls, Incoming...

  • Page 98: Using Contacts

    Using Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contact Entry Finding Contact Entries Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers 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 phone’s more advanced features.

  • Page 99: Adding A New Contact Entry

    Adding a New Contact Entry Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 500 phone numbers. Contact entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain up to 20 characters. To add a new entry: Enter a new phone number and press Press Press...

  • Page 100: Adding A Phone Number To A Contact

    Adding a Phone Number to a Contact To add a phone number to an existing Contact: From the idle screen, press the right Highlight the desired entry and press Press the right Press Enter the phone number using the keypad and press Press the left Press Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number...

  • Page 101: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers

    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 29. Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new Contact entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry, or when you edit an existing number.

  • Page 102: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry

    Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contact entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 36.) To select a ringer type for an entry: From the idle screen, press the right Highlight the desired entry and press Press the right...

  • Page 103: Personal Organizer

    Personal Organizer 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 World Time Countdown Managing Voice Memos Your Sprint PCS 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 104: Using Your Phone's Scheduler

    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: Press the left Highlight Tools and press Press Press the right Enter the event description using the keypad and press the left for Next.

  • Page 105: Event Alerts

    Event Alerts There are several ways your Sprint PCS Phone alerts you of scheduled events: By playing the assigned ringer type. By illuminating the backlight. By flashing the LED. To select the ringer: Press the left Highlight Settings and press Press Press Press...

  • Page 106: Erasing Events

    Erasing Events To delete individual events: Press the left Highlight Tools and press Press Highlight the desired day of the event being deleted and press to view. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired event. Press the right Press Erasing All Events To delete all scheduled events:...

  • Page 107: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock

    Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: Press the left Highlight Tools and press Press Press Press Press (Press Press Press press Press and press Press Press Daily...

  • Page 108: Using Your Phone's Memo Pad

    Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Your Sprint PCS 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: Press the left Highlight Tools and press Press If there are no existing memos, the New Memo screen is automatically displayed.

  • Page 109: Using Your Phone's Tools

    Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your Sprint PCS Phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Press the left Highlight Tools and press Press Enter a number with the keypad.

  • Page 110: World Time

    World Time World Time displays what time it is in twenty-four different time zones around the world together with one or more major cities, states, regions, or countries in a time zone. To access world time: Press the left Highlight Tools and press Press Press time zones.

  • Page 111: Managing Voice Memos

    To view a countdown: Press the left Highlight Tools and press Press Press press Tip: When viewing an existing countdown, press the navigation key left or right to cycle between the other countdown entries. 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.

  • Page 112: Reviewing And Erasing Memos

    To record a conversation during a phone call: During a call, press the right one minute counter is displayed on the screen to indicating the amount of time a single voice memo can be recorded.) Press the left the memo. Press the right to the countdown completion Note:...
  • Page 113 To erase all voice memos: Press the left Highlight Tools and press Press Press Press Section 2H: Personal Organizer for Menu. for Voice Memo. for Erase All. up to select Yes and press...

  • Page 114: Using Voice Recognition

    Using Voice Recognition In This Section New Features Activating Voice Recognition Using Call <Name or #> Using Send Text <Name> Using Lookup <Name> Using Go To <App> Using Check <Item> Your Sprint PCS Phone’s Voicevoice recognition features let you use your voice to place calls, initiate text messages, look up contacts entries, launch applications, and check your phone's status.

  • Page 115: New Features

    New Features Your IP-A790's voice recognition feature lets you perform many of your phone's functions using just your voice. If you have used VoiceSignal voice recognition on previous Sprint PCS Phones, please review the following list of enhancements. Natural one-step commands - Instead of a series of commands, you can now issue single voice commands to accomplish a variety of complex tasks.

  • Page 116: Activating Voice Recognition

    Voice commands for checking phone status - With a single command, you can have the phone play back and display its phone number, the current signal strength, network coverage, battery level, or all of the above. For example: “Check Battery”: Instructs the phone to report its current battery strength.

  • Page 117: Using Call

    Using Call <Name or #> You can voice dial from your phone with a single command by saying “Call” followed by a name or nickname (see contact list documentations for details) and (optionally) a label stored in your contact list, or “Call” followed by a valid phone number. You can also say “Call”...

  • Page 118: Calling Numbers Phone Numbers (Digit Dialing)

    Calling Numbers Phone Numbers (Digit Dialing) To voice dial a number that is not stored in your contact list: Say “Call” followed immediately by a valid string of digits to be dialed, for example, say “Call 781 9705200." Speak naturally and clearly and remember to speak one digit at a time- 1-800 should be pronounced “One Eight Zero Zero.”...
  • Page 119 Press Press digit sequence.) When you are ready to start recording, press the left (The phone prompts you to say the first sequence of digits.) Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of voice. (The phone plays back your recording and asks you if the recording sounds “OK.”) If the recording sounds OK (no mistakes and no background noises), say Yes.

  • Page 120: Using Choice Lists

    Press Press Using Choice Lists If VoiceSignal is not confident it has recognized a name or number correctly, it might display a choice list and prompt you with “Call?” followed by the first choice on the list. To confirm the choice, say “Yes”...

  • Page 121: Using Send Text

    “Lookup,” followed by the name. To use Lookup <Name>: Press and hold Say “Lookup John Smith.” The IP-A790 Contacts application for the specified contact is displayed. If you say only “Lookup,” VoiceSignal prompts you with “Say the name.”...

  • Page 122: Using Go To

    Using Go to <App> You can open an application or access a menu by saying “Go To” followed immediately by the “destination,” either an application or menu. To see a list of possible destinations: Press and hold Say “Go To” by itself. A list of valid destinations is displayed and prompts you with “Please Choose.”...

  • Page 123: Using Your Phone's Built-In Camera And Camcorder

    Sharing Sprint PCS Video Mail Media Player The built-in camera on your IP-A790 by Samsung gives you the ability to take full-color digital pictures and videos, view them using the phone’s display, and instantly share them with your family and friends. It’s fun and as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera: just take a picture or video, view it on your phone’s display, and send it from your phone...

  • Page 124: 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 camera mode and take pictures whether the phone is open or closed. To take a picture with the phone open: Press the left Highlight Pictures Video and press Press...
  • Page 125 Auto-Erase: If the auto erase function is on, the pictures stored in your phone’s memory are automatically deleted after they are uploaded to an online album. View Mode: Allows you to take pictures in wide screen or full screen mode. To access the picture settings: Press the left Highlight Pictures Video and press...

  • Page 126: Camera Mode Options

    Camera Mode Options Camera options allow you to set up options associated with taking pictures. When you are in Camera mode, press the right display the following options: Flash: Allows you to turn the flash always on, on this shot, or off when taking a picture.
  • Page 127 Manual: Allows you to adjust the white balance settings manually. Settings: Displays the various settings available for the camera. (For more information, see "Picture Settings" on page 115) Review Pictures: Displays the pictures that have already been saved. Camcorder: Allows you to switch to the built-in camcorder. Setting the Self-Timer To activate the Self-Timer and get yourself in on the picture: With the phone open and in Camera mode, press the right...

  • Page 128: Sharing Sprint Pcs Picture Mail

    Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Once you’ve taken a picture, you can use the messaging capabilities of your Sprint PCS International 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 Sprint PCS phone numbers.
  • Page 129 Note: If you select Change, you can also re-record your voice memo. Press the left Finding Contacts Using Check Boxes When entering phone numbers or email addresses for picture share, you can use the Contacts Find feature to automatically input saved entries from your Contacts.

  • Page 130: Sharing Sprint Pcs Picture Mail From Messaging

    Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail From Messaging You can also share your pictures from your phone’s Messaging menu. To share Sprint PCS Picture Mail from the Messaging menu: Press the left Highlight Messaging and press Shortcut: Press the navigation key up from standby mode to access the Messaging menu.

  • Page 131: Creating Your Sprint Pcs Picture Mailsm Password

    Save to Phone: Allows you to save images to the phone. Edit: Allows you to edit the default name given to the image when the picture was taken. Erase: Allows you to erase a single or all of the stored images. Picture Info: Displays detailed information about the image.

  • Page 132: In Camera

    Please wait while the system creates your account. Tip: Write down your Sprint PCS Picture Mail password and keep it in a secure place. Once you have received confirmation that your account has been successfully registered, you may upload and share pictures and access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website.

  • Page 133: Online Albums

    Online Albums Online Albums are image or video groups that are saved online and can be accessed using Sprint PCS Vision. The locations can be used to save images from your phone. To view online albums: Press the left Highlight Pictures Video and press Press Select View Albums and press Highlight the desired album and press...

  • Page 134: Managing Sprint Pcs Picture Mailsm

    Select Upload Selection or Upload All and press Select My Albums and press Press left Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail account (see “Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail From Review/Share Mode”...

  • Page 135: Sharing Online Sprint Pcs Picture Mail

    Sharing Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail To share an album or picture: Press the left Highlight Pictures Video and press Press Select View Albums and press Highlight the desired album and press Select All, Pictures Only, or Videos Only and press Note: If each pic or video is upload, Press If all, press...

  • Page 136: Taking Video Clips

    Taking Video Clips The camcorder allows you to capture sound and motion using your IP-A790. You can capture up to 30 fifteen second clips using the camcorder. The video clips can be sent to other users or uploaded to online albums. There are several options associated with the camcorder: Movie Light: Allows you to turn on or off the movie light.
  • Page 137 Settings: Allow you to set the quality and auto erase settings for the video clips. Quality: Allows you to select between Fine, Normal, or Economy. The quality setting determines the size and picture clarity of the video clip. Auto-Erase: Allows you to automatically delete videos after they are uploaded.

  • Page 138: Taking A Video Clip

    Taking a Video Clip Taking a video clip with your phone’s built-in Camcorder is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. You can activate Camcorder mode and take video clips whether the phone is open or closed. (with the Camera Key Guard set to off) To take a Video Clip with the phone open: Press the left...

  • Page 139: 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 Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia 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 140: Your Multimedia Channel Options

    Your Multimedia Channel Options Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Service offers a variety of accessible audio or video channels, depending on your Sprint PCS 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.

  • Page 141: 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 IP-A790 from the phone's main menu. To access your media player and channel listings: From standby mode, press the left Highlight Media Player and press...

  • Page 142: Playing A Video Or Audio Clip

    Playing a Video or Audio Clip To select and play a media clip: From standby mode, press the left Highlight Media Player and press 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 143: Multimedia Faqs

    Multimedia FAQs How does my phone's Multimedia Service differ from Sprint PCS 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 144 these channels will continue to be available to you as long as you continue to pay your monthly channel subscription fee. C. C. Any plan other than a Sprint PCS Vision Plan: If you do not sign up for a Sprint PCS Vision Plan (of any kind), your Sprint PCS Multimedia Phone still has the capability of playing audio or video clips, but you WILL be charged a fee for playing them (this includes any of...
  • Page 145 Are the videos that I'm viewing “live” videos? Not yet. This service currently provides media on demand with video and audio clips that are refreshed throughout the day, but that are not “live.” A menu of live media streams should become available in 2005.
  • Page 146 How can I cancel service if I decide I don't want it? To cancel your Multimedia Service, visit sign on to My PCS with your account number and password. From this page you have the ability to cancel the service and/or any Available Channels to which you subscribe.

  • Page 147: Section 3: Sprint Pcs Service Features

    Section 3 Sprint PCS Service Features...

  • Page 148: Sprint Pcs Service Features: The Basics

    Sprint PCS 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 Sprint PCS Service.

  • Page 149: Using Voicemail

    Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS 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 Sprint PCS Phone is activated.

  • Page 150: 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 and hold To display your Missed Log: Press the left Highlight Call History and press Press Important: When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you...

  • Page 151: Access Messages

    If you are roaming internationally in GSM mode, you may use a landline phone to access your Sprint PCS Voicemail box using the instructions Note: above. You must turn off your IP-A790 before using another phone to access your voicemail. For more information, see “"Accessing Voicemail in GSM Mode" on page 182.

  • Page 152: Voicemail Options

    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 146. Date/Time Replay Erase Cancel Voicemail Options Your Sprint PCS Phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail.
  • Page 153 Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers. Press and hold voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press to access the main voicemail menu.) Press system prompts. Press Press Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists.
  • Page 154 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other Sprint PCS 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.

  • Page 155: 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 the left Highlight Messaging and press Press Press Press Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your...

  • Page 156: Using Sms Text Messaging

    Greetings Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your Sprint PCS Phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, you’ll automatically be notified with a one-way text message.

  • Page 157: Accessing Sms Text Messages

    Compose your message using the keypad and press the left for Next. Press the left Note: You can also check the Urgent option to send the message with an urgent status. Accessing SMS Text Messages There are two options associated with SMS Text messages that are used to configure how the message is displayed or not displayed.

  • Page 158: Erasing Messages

    Erasing Messages To erase messages: Press the left Highlight Messaging and press Press Press Press the right Erase: erases the selected message. Erase Multiple: erases all selected messages. Press Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call.

  • Page 159: Responding To Call Waiting

    Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of 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 and you are in digital mode).

  • Page 160: Using Call Forwarding

    Tip: You can also begin a Three-Way Call by displaying a phone number stored in your Contacts, Call History, or Messaging. To call the third party, press TALK. Note: Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling are not available while roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.

  • Page 161: Sprint Pcs Visionsm

    Sprint PCS Vision In This Section Sprint PCS Vision Understanding Messaging Downloading Content Accessing Games Accessing Ringers Sprint PCS Vision multimedia services. These features, including messaging, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and Web access, are easy to learn and use. The rich, colorful graphic experience is visually comparable to your home or office computer.

  • Page 162: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Vision

    Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision With your Sprint PCS Phone and Sprint PCS Service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of Sprint PCS Vision. This section will help you learn the basics of using your Vision services, including managing your User Name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your Sprint PCS Phone.

  • Page 163: Launching A Vision Connection

    Note: To access the phone’s main menu, press (Menu) from standby mode. Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation key and pressing OK, or you can press the number corresponding to the menu item on your keypad. Launching a Vision Connection To launch a Vision connection: Press the left...

  • Page 164: Net Guard

    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. To change your Net Guard settings: Press the left Highlight Settings and press...

  • Page 165: Navigating The Web

    Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Websites during a Vision session is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Soft Keys During a Vision session, the bottom line of your phone's display contains one or more soft keys.
  • Page 166 Scrolling As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Websites. To scroll line by line through Websites: Press To scroll page by page through Websites: Press the volume buttons on the side of the phone. Selecting Once you've learned how to use soft keys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web.
  • Page 167 Going Back To go back one page: Press the Note: you are entering text. Going Home To return to the Vision home page from any other Web page: Press the right Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision key on your phone. key is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) when...

  • Page 168: Accessing Messaging

    Sprint PCS Messaging Accessing Messaging Now you can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your Sprint PCS Phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and co-workers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
  • Page 169 To access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus from the Web browser: From the Vision home page, select Downloads. Select Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, or Applications to go to the corresponding download menu. (For more information on navigating the Web, see “Navigating the Web” on page 156.) 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.
  • Page 170 Select an option to continue: Select Use (left ) to assign the downloaded item (or to launch, in the case of a game or application). Your Sprint PCS Vision session will end and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen. Select Shop (right ) to browse for other items to download.

  • Page 171: Accessing Games

    Games Accessing Games You can play a variety of entertaining and graphically-rich games on your Sprint PCS Phone. New games are easy to download and play. Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Premium Services Content” on page 159. Downloading Games To download an available game to your phone: Press the left...
  • Page 172 Playing Games To play a downloaded game on your Sprint PCS Phone: Press the left Highlight Downloads and press Highlight Games and press Select the game you wish to play. Select Yes ( game license and asks if you want to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to play the game.

  • Page 173: Accessing Ringers

    Ringers Accessing Ringers You can personalize your Sprint PCS Phone by downloading and assigning different ringers to numbers in your address book. Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Premium Services Content” on page 159. Downloading Ringers To download an available ringer to your phone: Press the left Highlight Downloads and press Highlight Ringers and press...
  • Page 174 Assigning Downloaded Ringers You can assign downloaded ringers directly from the Downloads menu or through your phone’s Settings menu. To assign a downloaded ringer from the Downloads menu: Press the left Highlight Downloads and press Highlight Ringers and press Highlight a ringer and press [left Press Press the right...

  • Page 175: Accessing Screen Savers

    Screen Savers Accessing Screen Savers Download unique images to use as screen savers – or make it easy to tell who’s calling by assigning specific images to numbers in your address book. Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Premium Services Content”...
  • Page 176 Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers Downloaded Screen Savers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu or through the Settings menu. To assign a downloaded Screen Saver from the Downloads menu: Press the left Highlight Downloads and press Highlight Screen Savers and press Highlight a Screen Saver and press Press Press the right...

  • Page 177: Exploring The Web

    Exploring the Web With Web access on your Sprint PCS Phone, you can browse full- color graphic versions of your favorite Websites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and shop on your Sprint PCS Phone anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.

  • Page 178: Using The Browser Menu

    Using the Browser Menu Navigating the Web from your phone using the 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 156.

  • Page 179: Creating A Bookmark

    More: Displays the following sub-menus: Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Websites for easy access at a later time. To create a bookmark: Go to the Web page you want to mark. Press the right Select Mark this page ( Use your keypad to edit the bookmark title and URL (if necessary) and select Save to save the bookmark.
  • Page 180 Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: Access the View menu as outlined above in steps 1–2. Press the right Press the navigation key up to select Yes and press to delete. Going to a Specific Website To go to a particular Website by entering a URL (Website address): Press the right Select Go to URL ( Use your keypad to enter the URL of the Website you wish to...

  • Page 181: Sprint Pcs Vision Faqs

    Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Vision service? bsmith001@sprintpcs.com Your User Name (for example, ) will display when you access Phone Info under the Settings menu. How do I sign-in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access Vision services when you turn on your phone.

  • Page 182: Sprint Pcs Voice Command

    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, the first wireless provider to offer innovative Sprint PCS Voice Command technology, reaching your friends, family, and co-workers has never been easier –...

  • Page 183: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Voice Command

    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.

  • Page 184: Making A Call With Sprint Pcs Voice Command

    Use an Existing Address Book. Automatically merge address books from desktop software applications with Sprint Sync Services for no additional charge. Simply click on the “Click to synchronize” button within your Sprint PCS Voice Command personal address book at Call Directory Assistance. If you don’t have a computer or Internet access handy, you can have Directory Assistance look up phone numbers for you and automatically add them to your address book.

  • Page 185: Accessing Information Using Sprint Pcs Voice Command

    Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press Say “Call the Web.” (To access, listen to and respond to email, once email has been set up, say “Call My Email.”) Choose from a listing of information categories like news, weather, sports, and more.

  • Page 186: Sprint Pcs International Roaming

    – the system used throughout most of Europe and in parts of Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East. (For a complete list of countries, visit This section outlines the IP-A790’s GSM features and functions. Section 3D: Sprint PCS International Roaming www.sprintpcs.com/internationalroaming...

  • Page 187: Using Your Phone's Sim Card

    Using Your Phone’s SIM Card Before using your phone’s GSM capabilities, you must acquire and install a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. This card identifies your phone to the GSM network(s) in which you are traveling, and can also store personal data including a phone book that is kept separately from the phone’s internal Contacts directory.

  • Page 188: Using Your Sim Card's Pin

    Using Your SIM Card’s PIN When you receive your SIM card, you will be provided with a Personal Identification Number (PIN), a four-digit number used to verify the identity of a user for security purposes. Below are some tips to keep in mind regarding your SIM card’s PIN: You will be prompted to enter your PIN each time you power the phone on with the SIM card installed (whether or not your phone is in GSM mode).

  • Page 189: Using Your Phone In Gsm Mode

    Using Your Phone in GSM Mode Entering GSM Mode Once you have installed the SIM card, your IP-A790 may be used in GSM mode while travelling internationally on GSM networks. To operate on international GSM networks, you need to switch the phone from CDMA (default) mode to GSM mode.

  • Page 190: Making And Answering Calls In Gsm Mode

    Note: While in the United States, the IP-A790 will only operate in CDMA mode; domestic GSM networks will not be accessible via this phone. Making and Answering Calls in GSM Mode...

  • Page 191: Accessing Voicemail In Gsm Mode

    Dial the country code and phone number you’re calling and press automatically be dialed, followed by the country code and the phone number you entered.) Accessing Voicemail in GSM Mode Your Sprint PCS Voicemail can be used while roaming internationally in GSM mode. Here are a few things to keep in mind about your voicemail: When your phone is on, in GSM mode, and in a GSM service area, missed incoming calls will be forwarded to your...

  • Page 192: Setting Gsm Services Options

    Busy: Forward calls to the specified number when the IP-A790 number is busy. No Reply: Forward calls when the IP-A790 doesn’t pick up. Unreachable: Forward calls when the IP-A790 is unreachable (for example, if the phone is off or outside of a GSM service area).

  • Page 193: Using Call Barring (Gsm)

    Using Call Barring (GSM) With Call Barring, you can limit the types of calls your phone can make or receive. To activate Call Barring (GSM): From standby mode, press the left Highlight Settings and press Select GSM Services and press Select Call Barring and press Select an option and press All Outgoing: Do not allow any outgoing calls.

  • Page 194: Manually Selecting A Gsm Network

    Manually Selecting a GSM Network When you are roaming internationally in GSM mode, your phone will automatically search for compatible GSM networks. If your phone doesn't automatically select a GSM network, you may select a network manually (there may be more than one available). To manually select an available GSM network: From standby mode, press the left Highlight Settings and press...

  • Page 195: Activating Closed User Group (Gsm)

    Activating Closed User Group (GSM) This network service allows incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group. For details on how to create and use a closed user group, contact your service provider. Example: A company lends SIM cards to its employees and wants to restrict outgoing calls to members of the same team.

  • Page 196: Section 4: Safety Guidelines And Warranty Information

    Section 4 Safety Guidelines Warranty Information...

  • Page 197: 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 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones Owner’s Record User’s Guide Proprietary Notice Part of getting the most out of your Sprint PCS Phone is learning how the phone works and how to care for it.

  • Page 198: 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.

  • Page 199: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Note: For the best care of your phone, only Sprint PCS authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty. 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...
  • Page 200 manufacturer or their representative to determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals.

  • Page 201: 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 Sprint PCS-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.

  • Page 202: 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 203: Fcc Radiofrequency Emission

    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 Sprint PCS International Phone IP-A790 by ® Samsung...

  • Page 204: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    (The following information comes from a consumer information Website jointly sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), entitled “Cell Phone Facts: Consumer Information on Wireless Phones.” The information reproduced herein is dated July 29, 2003. For further updates, please visit the Website: http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/qa.html.)
  • Page 205 How is radiofrequency radiation measured? RF waves and RF fields have both electrical and magnetic components. It is often convenient to express the strength of the RF field in terms of each component. For example, the unit “volts per meter” (V/m) is used to measure the electric field strength, and the unit “amperes per meter”...
  • Page 206 What levels of RF energy are considered safe? Various organizations and countries have developed standards for exposure to radiofrequency energy. These standards recommend safe levels of exposure for both the general public and for workers. In the United States, the FCC has used safety guidelines for RF environmental exposure since 1985.
  • Page 207 Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the FCC has certain responsibilities to consider whether its actions will significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Therefore, FCC approval and licensing of transmitters and facilities must be evaluated for significant impact on the environment.
  • Page 208 for RF Exposure” or similar language. This section should contain the value(s) for typical or maximum SAR for your phone. Phones and other products authorized since June 2, 2000, should have the maximum SAR levels noted directly on the “Grant of Equipment Authorization.” For phones and products authorized between about mid-1998 and June 2000, detailed information on SAR levels is typically found in the exhibits associated with the grant.
  • Page 209 What are wireless telephone base stations? Fixed antennas used for wireless telecommunications are referred to as cellular base stations, cell stations, PCS (“Personal Communications Service”) stations or telephone transmission towers. These base stations consist of antennas and electronic equipment. Because the antennas need to be high in the air, they are often located on towers, poles, water tanks, or rooftops.
  • Page 210 or near the FCC limits for cellular or PCS frequencies an individual would essentially have to remain in the main transmitted radio signal (at the height of the antenna) and within a few feet from the antenna. This is, of course, very unlikely to occur.
  • Page 211 as many facilities as are required, and the licensee is not required to provide the FCC with specific location and operating parameters of these facilities. Information on site specific licensed facilities can be found the “General Menu Reports” (GenMen) at http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/genmen/index.hts. The various FCC Bureaus also publish on at least a weekly basis, bulk extracts of their licensing databases.
  • Page 212 wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;...
  • Page 213 What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
  • Page 214 An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world. The Project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications &...
  • Page 215 What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI).
  • Page 216 opened. The FDA has stated that ovens that meet its standards and are used according to the manufacturer's recommendations are safe for consumer and industrial use. More information is available from: www.fda.gov/cdrh. The EPA has, in the past, considered developing federal guidelines for public exposure to RF radiation.
  • Page 217 In addition, if the cell phone presents a risk of injury to the user, FDA may also take regulatory action. The most important post-grant test, from a consumer's perspective, is testing of the RF emissions of the phone.

  • Page 218: Owner's Record

    This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model Sprint PCS International Phone IP-A790 by Samsung Serial No.: User’s Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of...

  • Page 219: Terms & Conditions And Manufacturer's Warranty

    Terms & Conditions and Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Terms and Conditions Manufacturer’s Warranty Your Sprint PCS 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. This section contains the Terms and Conditions of Service for your Sprint PCS Phone and Service and the manufacturer’s warranty for your Sprint PCS Phone.

  • Page 220: Terms And Conditions

    Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions of Services (Effective June 30, 2004) Thanks for choosing Sprint. These terms and conditions are part of your agreement with Sprint for Sprint PCS Services. Please note these terms may not be the most current version. You can get a current version of the terms on our website at www.sprintpcs.com or by requesting a copy from us at 1-888-211-4PCS.
  • Page 221 that you agree to or extend a Term Service Plan. As discussed below, we may charge you an Early Termination Fee if you deactivate a Term Service Plan before the end of the term. Using Services. You agree to not use our Services in an unlawful, fraudulent or abusive manner.
  • Page 222 Coverage. Available coverage areas for Services are generally identified in our mapping brochures and at www.sprintpcs.com. This may include coverage on our digital network (the “Sprint Nationwide PCS Network”) as well as coverage we make available to you through agreements with other carriers (“off network” or All coverage maps are high level representations of outdoor “roaming”...
  • Page 223 additional data used in accessing, transporting and routing this information/item on our network, data from partial or interrupted downloads, re-sent data, and data associated with unsuccessful attempts to reach web sites or use applications. Based on these and a number of other factors (e.g., the specific application, network performance, etc.) data used and charged to you will vary widely, even for the same activity.
  • Page 224 an amount that brings the account balance below the ASL and any past due amounts. If we require a deposit for you to establish or maintain an account, we will hold the deposit as partial guarantee of payment for Services. We may change the deposit amount at any time with notice for good reason.
  • Page 225 other messages that can be retained through your account. Indicators of messages on your device, including mailbox icons, may not always provide an up to date indication of new messages and you may at times need to manually reset or clear your mailbox indicator.
  • Page 226 COST OF REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. THIS SECTION SURVIVES TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT. MANDATORY ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. INSTEAD OF SUING IN COURT, YOU AND SPRINT AGREE TO ARBITRATE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, CONTROVERSIES OR DISPUTES AGAINST EACH OTHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE SERVICES, ANY PHONES/EQUIPMENT, OR ADVERTISING, EVEN IF IT ARISES AFTER YOUR SERVICES HAVE TERMINATED, AND INCLUDING CLAIMS YOU MAY BRING...

  • Page 227: Terms Of Picture Mail Service

    Miscellaneous. You may notify us by calling us at 1-888-211-4PCS, or use that number to get our current address for written notice. We may send you notice to your last known address in our invoicing records, or by calling leaving you a voice message on your wireless device or home phone.
  • Page 228 3. Picture Mail Password We will have access to your Picture Mail Password and User Name. We may remind you of your password, at your request, by sending an email to the address you used when creating your account. We will not disclose your Picture Mail Password to third parties, but we may access your account if necessary to maintain the Service, to comply with lawful requests from governmental authorities, or in response to court orders, subpoenas, complaints.
  • Page 229 any print orders, remove your pictures from our servers, suspend your account, restrict access to it, remove content from it, or terminate it. You agree (1) not to use the Service for illegal purposes; (2) not to interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks or software or data connected to the Service;...
  • Page 230 There are two types of information that may be exchanged between the Sprint site and the user during each visit to a Sprint site. They are: 1. General technical data transmitted between your computer and the Sprint site that does not identify you personally. 2.
  • Page 231 (e) Personally Identifiable Information Sprint may ask you to provide what is often referred to as “personally identifiable information” such as your name, address, telephone number and email address when you use Sprint Websites to: purchase a service or product online, enter a contest or sweepstakes, ask to receive information, respond to a survey, register with a Sprint Website, access your account, ask for a personalized service, request customer service online, or apply for a job.
  • Page 232 (h) Security Sprint utilizes several encryption methods to ensure that the data you submit on any of the Sprint Websites is secure. Through this “secure session,” information that you input into a Sprint online order form will be sent and will arrive privately and unaltered at a Sprint server.
  • Page 233 10. No Resale of Service or Software Your membership account is intended only for personal, noncommercial use. You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit for any commercial purposes, any portion of the Service, use of the Service, access to the Service, or related software.
  • Page 234 content, completeness, legality, reliability, operability or availability of information or material in this Service. We further disclaim any responsibility for the deletion, misdelivery, failure to store or untimely delivery of any information or material. We disclaim any responsibility for any harm resulting from downloading or accessing any information or material through the Service.
  • Page 235 RECEIVED THROUGH ANY LINKS PROVIDED IN THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS PROHIBIT THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. OUR OWN AND OUR SUPPLIERS' TOTAL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION, REGARDLESS OF LEGAL THEORY, WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AGGREGATE DOLLAR AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US UNDER THESE TERMS, OR US $25.00, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

  • Page 236: Manufacturer's Warranty

    (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.
  • Page 237 All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
  • Page 238 Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this 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.

  • Page 239: Index

    Index Abbreviated Dialing 28 Activating Voice Recognition 107 Airplane Mode 47 Alarm Clock 98 Answering Calls 23 Backlight 43 Battery Capacity 19 Charging 20 Disposal 192 Installing 19 Removing 20 Calculator 100 Call Forwarding 151 Call Guard 65 Call History Erasing 88 Making a Call From 86 Options 86...
  • Page 240 Diagram 68 Navigation 67 Structure 67 Viewing 68 Missed Call Notification 24 Navigating Menus 67 Net Guard 59, 155 Phone Number Displaying 22 Phone Numbers Finding 27 Saving 26 With Pauses 27 Pictures - Storing 121 Restricting Calls 54 Ringer Types 36 Ringer Types for Scheduled Alerts 37 Roaming...
  • Page 241 Volume Settings 39 Web 168–171 Bookmarks 170 Launching 154 Navigating 156 Welcome i Index...

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