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- Page 1 Online User’s Guide Dual-Band Tri Mode PCS Phone Model SPH-A500 LMA500_080602_F1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint ... 6 Introduction to this Online User’s Guide... 7 SECTION 1: Getting Started ... 8 Setting Up Service... 9 Getting Started With PCS Service... 10 Setting Up Your Voicemail... 11 Getting Help ... 11 SECTION 2: Understanding Your Phone ... - Page 3 Silent Mode ... 31 Changing the Greeting... 32 Changing the Backlight Time Length ... 32 Changing the Display Screen... 33 Airplane Mode... 33 Launch Pad Settings... 34 Screen Savers ... 35 Changing the Contrast... 35 Setting Your Phone’s Security... 36 Accessing the Security Menu...
- Page 4 Saving a Phone Number From Call History ... 57 Prepending a Phone Number From Call History ... 58 Erasing Call History... 58 Using the Internal Phone Book ... 59 Internal Phone Book Entry Options... 60 Selecting a Character Input Mode... 60 Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input...
- Page 5 Erasing a Memo ... 80 Erasing All Memos... 81 SECTION 3: Using PCS Service Features ... 82 PCS Service Features: The Basics ... 83 Using Voicemail... 84 Setting Up Your Voicemail ... 84 Voicemail Notification... 84 New Voicemail Message Alerts... 85 Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages...
- Page 6 Pictures... 104 Ringers ... 106 Screen Savers ... 108 Games... 110 PCS Business Connection PCS Vision FAQs... 112 PCS Voice Command Getting Started With PCS Voice Command... 114 Creating Your Own Address Book ... 114 Making a Call With PCS Voice Command... 115 Accessing Information Using PCS Voice Command ...
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Page 7: Welcome To Sprint
Welcome to Sprint print built the largest all-PCS nationwide network with advanced multimedia services and clear calls, reaching more than 230 million people for clarity you can see and hear. We built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone, clear sound, private conversations and time-saving features. -
Page 8: Introduction To This Online User's Guide
Introduction to this Online User’s Guide his Online User’s Guide introduces you to PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Getting Started Section 1: Understanding Your Phone Section 2: Using PCS Service Features Section 3: Safety and Warranty Information Section 4:... -
Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started
S e c t io n 1 Getting Started Section 1 Getting Started... -
Page 10: Setting Up Service
Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With PCS Service Setting Up Voicemail Getting Help his section walks you through the basics of setting up service for your PCS Phone, including unlocking and activating your phone, setting up your voicemail and how to contact Sprint for assistance with your PCS Service. -
Page 11: Getting Started With Pcs Service
Getting Started With PCS Service Determine If Your Phone Is Already Activated If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint Store, it probably has been activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone. If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Start Here Guide included with your phone. -
Page 12: Setting Up Your Voicemail
Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred to 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 PCS Phone is activated. - Page 13 PCS Customer Solutions Claire, your virtual service representative is also available to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visit her at logging on and clicking on Claire’s Directory for Service Solutions. Receiving Automated Invoicing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you free access to invoicing information on your PCS Account.
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Page 14: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
S e c t io n 2 Understanding Your Phone Section 2 Understanding Your Phone... -
Page 15: Your Pcs Phone: The Basics
S e c t io n 2 A Your PCS Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using the Battery and Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls our PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information... -
Page 16: Front View Of Phone
Front View of Phone Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 2A: Your PCS Phone - The Basics... - Page 17 1. Signal Strength Indicator: displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. (located in the upper back corner of the phone.) 2. Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in an optional headset for safe and convenient hands-free conversations. 3.
- Page 18 13. Menu Icon Screen: have the phone in the “Camera” menu style. If you are in the “Nature” menu style, the regular menu items are displayed with various pictures. The antenna allows you to send and receive calls and 14. Antenna: information while using your phone.
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Page 19: Viewing The Display Screen
Viewing the Display Screen Main LCD This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your main LCD screen. 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 you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, or PCS Web Alert messages waiting. - Page 20 External LCD: shows 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. Time/Date is displayed. shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully discharged.) Icon is animated while charging.
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Page 21: Features Of Your A500
Features of Your A500 Congratulations on the purchase of your PCS Phone (SPH-A500). This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable and offers many significant features and service options: Dual-band Tri-Mode capability provides access to other PCS digital and analog networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 43). -
Page 22: 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 “Looking for Service” indicating that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters Standby mode –... -
Page 23: Using The Battery
Using the Battery Battery Capacity Your PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides approximately 2.5 hours of continuous digital talk time (1 hour in analog) or approximately 216 hours of continuous digital standby time (15 hours in analog). - Page 24 Charging the Battery Your PCS Phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should charge the battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you’ll lose everything you were just working on.
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Page 25: Displaying Your Phone Number
Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your PCS Phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Press Main Menu Press Press Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Your PCS Phone offers many different ways to make calls, including PCS Voice Command Call History (page 55). -
Page 26: Answering Calls
Answering Calls Make sure your phone is on. If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail. When a call comes in, answer the call by opening the flip. Depending on your settings, your PCS Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: The phone rings or vibrates. -
Page 27: Calling Emergency Numbers
Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. Using One/Two/Three Touch Speed Dialing With this feature, you can automatically call Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 1-9, two key presses for locations 10-99, or three key presses for locations 100-250. -
Page 28: In-Call Options
Tip: To speed dial a phone number from the main menu, press and hold the Internal Phone Book entry number. If the entry number is two digits, enter the first digit, then press and hold the second digit. In-Call Options During a call, your phone displays menu options in addition to the main menu. -
Page 29: Controlling Your Phone's Settings
S e c t io n 2 B Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Volume Settings Ringer Types Selecting Tone Length Alert Notification Silent Mode Changing the Greeting Changing the Backlight Settings Changing the Display Screen Screen Savers Changing the Contrast his section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your requirements. -
Page 30: Adjusting The Phone's Volume Settings
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings To adjust the ringer or key beep volume: Press Main Menu Press Press Press Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in Standby mode or the earpiece volume during a call by using the volume keys on the side of your phone. Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. -
Page 31: Selecting Ringer Types For Messages
Press the navigation button down and then left or right to select the desired Ringer. Press to Save to exit. Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Press Main Menu Press Press Press Press Press Press the navigation button left or right to select Ring Tones, Melodies, or Downloaded ringers. -
Page 32: Selecting A Tone Length
Selecting a Tone Length Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognitions when dialing voicemail or other automated systems. To select a tone length: Press Main Menu Press Press Press Select Short Long Press Save Alert Notification To enable or disable alert sounds: Press Main Menu Press... -
Page 33: Changing The Greeting
Press Press Press the navigation key to the left until Press to save. Tip: With the flip open, you can also activate Silent Mode by pressing the volume down key in Standby mode and choosing Vibrate or Off. To deactivate Silent Mode, press the volume up key and select a ringer volume from 1-8. -
Page 34: Changing The Display Screen
Use the navigation key to select 15 seconds 15 seconds Press Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times. Changing the Display Screen Your new PCS Phone offers options for what you see on the display screen while in standby mode. -
Page 35: Launch Pad Settings
Note: When you exit Airplane mode and return to normal usage, the phone will reset itself by turning Off, and then back On. Launch Pad Settings The launch pad or navigation key automatically launches programs in idle mode depending on which way the button is pressed. The default setting is: Up - Messaging Down - Phone Book... -
Page 36: Screen Savers
Screen Savers Your new PCS Phone offers you the option of displaying a screen saver while in Standby mode. To assign a screen saver: Press Main Menu Press Press Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired Screen Saver. -
Page 37: Setting Your Phone's Security
S e c t io n 2 C Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Locking Your Phone Unlocking Your Phone Using Special Numbers Security Features for PCS Vision y using the security setting on your PCS Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. -
Page 38: Accessing The Security Menu
Accessing the Security Menu You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: Press Main Menu Press Press Enter your lock code. The security menu is displayed. Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or PCS Phone Number or try 0000. -
Page 39: Changing The Lock Code
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 lock mode. -
Page 40: Using Special Numbers
Press Press the navigation key up or down to select , or Only Special# Only Using Special Numbers You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your Internal Phone Book entries. You can make and receive calls from special numbers even when your phone is locked. -
Page 41: Resetting Your Phone
Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Internal Phone Book, Call History, Scheduler and Messaging are not affected. To reset your phone: From the Security menu, press Press the navigation key up and select Press Press the navigation key up again to confirm and select Press... -
Page 42: Signing In And Out Of Pcs Vision Services
Press Press the navigation key up or down to select Press Signing In and Out of PCS Vision Services You can sign out of PCS Vision Services without turning off your phone, however you will not have access to all PCS Vision Services, including Web browsing and messaging. -
Page 43: Controlling Your Roaming Experience
S e c t io n 2 D Controlling Your Roaming Experience In This Section Understanding Roaming Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard oaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. -
Page 44: 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 roaming. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone. Sprint Nationwide PCS Network Other Digital Networks Tip:... -
Page 45: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode
Though callers can leave voicemail messages while you are roaming, you will not receive notification until you return to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. While roaming, you should periodically check your voicemail box for new messages by dialing 1+area code+your PCS Phone Number. Press your greeting and enter your pass code at the prompt. -
Page 46: Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard
Roaming Settings This setting seeks PCS Service. When PCS Service is Automatic: unavailable, it searches for an alternative system. This setting forces the phone to seek an analog roaming Analog: system. The previous setting is restored the next time the phone is turned on. - Page 47 PCS Web Messages) and press A message is displayed indicating that roaming rate applies. Press to place the call. To Answer Incoming Roaming Calls With Call Guard On: Remember if the Call Guard feature is set to steps to make and receive roaming calls even if you have selected the setting.
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Page 48: Navigating Through Menus
S e c t io n 2 E Navigating Through Menus In This Section Menu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing Menus his section is a road map to using your PCS Phone. Every function and feature can be accessed through a menu. Take a few moments to learn your way around. -
Page 49: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation The navigation key on your 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. Menu Structure Selecting Menu Items As you navigate through a menu, the options are highlighted. -
Page 50: Viewing The Menus
Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram Menus let you check or change your phone settings. The following outline shows your phone’s menu structure. 1. Call History 1. Missed Calls 2. Outgoing Calls 3. Incoming Calls 4. Erase History 1. Missed Calls 2. - Page 51 4. Applications 1. Get New 6. Pictures 1. Camera 2. Album 7. Voicemail 1. Listen 2. Clear Icon 8. Voice Tools 1. Voice Dial 1. Record Name 2. Review Names 3. Adapt Digits 4. Erase 1. Erase Names 2. Reset Digits 5.
- Page 52 5. Launch Pad 2. Download 3. Greeting 1. User Name 2. Custom 4. Backlight 1. LCD 1. Flip Open 2. 30 seconds 3. 15 seconds 4. 8 seconds 2. Keypad 1. Flip Open 2. 30 seconds 3. 15 seconds 4. 8 seconds 3.
- Page 53 3. Connect 4. Disconnect 4. Roam Ringer 1. Normal 2. Distinctive 5. Key Beep 1. Off 2. Level 1-8 6. Tone Length 1. Short 2. Long 7. Power On/Off 1. On 2. Off 3. Internet 1. Sign In 1. Connect 2.
- Page 54 1. Empty 2. Empty 3. Empty 4. Erase Pbook 1. Yes 2. No 5. Erase Contents 1. Yes 2. No 6. Reset Phone 1. Yes 2. No 7. Reset Camera 1. Yes 2. No 8. Airplane Mode 1. Yes 2. No 9.
- Page 55 5. Downloads 6. Displays 7. Alarms 8. Calculator 9. Messaging 2. Restriction 1. Outgoing Call 1. Allow All 2. PBook Only 3. Special # Only 3. Call Answer 1. Any Key 2. Talk Key 3. Flip Open 4. Auto Answer 1.
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Page 56: Managing Call History
S e c t io n 2 F Managing Call History In This Section Message Types New Message Alerts Message Options he Call History helps you manage your time more effectively. It keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your PCS Phone and missed calls. -
Page 57: Viewing History
Viewing History You’ll find your Call History invaluable. It is a list of the last 10 phone numbers or Internal Phone Book 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 58: Making A Call From Call History
Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: Press Main Menu Press Highlight the desired entry in the Missed, Outgoing, or Incoming call history and press Press Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as Unknown or Restricted. -
Page 59: 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 following these steps: Press Main Menu Press Highlight the desired entry in the Missed, Outgoing, or Incoming call history and press... -
Page 60: Using The Internal Phone Book
S e c t io n 2 G Using the Internal Phone Book In This Section Internal Phone Book Entry Options Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry Finding Internal Phone Book Entries Selecting a Ringer Type Dialing PCS Services ow you know the basics that help make it easier to stay in touch with people and information. -
Page 61: Internal Phone Book Entry Options
Internal Phone Book Entry Options When you display an Internal Phone Book entry, the following options are displayed when you press press or press the corresponding number on the keypad. to dial the phone number. (If you are roaming and have Talk Call Guard activated, press Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:"... -
Page 62: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input To enter characters using T9 Text Input, select the T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word. (The word may change as you type.) If the desired word does not display after you have entered all the letters, press accept a word and insert a space, press If you make a mistake, press... -
Page 63: Entering Symbols And Numbers
Note: If you press and hold a numeric key for a few seconds, it will automatically display the number. Entering Symbols and Numbers To enter symbols, select the appropriate key indicated on the display. To enter numbers, select the key. Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry Your PCS Phone can store up to 250 Internal Phone number entries. -
Page 64: Finding Internal Phone Book Entries
This step is not necessary on the very first entry saved into the phone. Skip to the next step if you are entering the first entry in the phone book. After you have saved the number, the new Internal Phone Book entry is displayed. -
Page 65: Adding A Phone Number To An Internal Phone Book Entry
Adding a Phone Number to an Internal Phone Book Entry To add a phone number to an entry: Press Main Menu Press Press Select the desired entry and press Press Press the navigation key down until the desired label is selected and press to edit. -
Page 66: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to an Internal Phone Book entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. To select a ringer type for an entry: Press Main Menu Press Press Select the desired entry and press... -
Page 67: Dialing Pcs Services
Press to confirm. To make an entry public: Press Main Menu Press Press Select the desired entry and press Press Enter the lock code. Press the navigation key down until Press the navigation key left or right until Secret field and press Press to confirm. -
Page 68: Personal Organizer
S e c t io n 2 H Personal Organizer In This Section Adding an Event to the Scheduler Event Alerts Viewing Events and Event Options Using the Calculator Games our PCS Phone has been equipped with several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle. -
Page 69: Adding An Event To The Scheduler
Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Press Main Menu Press Press for Tip: Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through the Scheduler calendar. -
Page 70: Event Alert Menu
Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired ringer category. Press the navigation key down and then left or right to select the desired ringer or melody. Press Save Event Alert Menu When you have an event scheduled with the alarm option set, your phone alerts you and displays the following options: The Alarm icon. -
Page 71: Going To Today's Scheduler Menu
Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu If you are viewing the Scheduler menu and wish to go to the Scheduler menu for today’s date: From the Scheduler menu, highlight the current date and press Purging Events To delete events scheduled for a specific time and date: Press Main Menu Press... -
Page 72: World Time
Enter a number with the keypad. (Press point and/or Press the navigation key: Left - Subtract Right - Multiply Up - Add Down - Divide Enter the next number using the keypad. Note: For more complex equations, enter all the numbers and mathematical signs before pressing OK. - Page 73 If there are no existing countdowns, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed. If there is already a countdown entered, press Enter a name using the keypad and press Enter the future time and date values and press To view a countdown: Press Main Menu Press...
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Page 74: Using Your Phone's Voice Services
S e c t io n 2 I Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing Recording Memos his section explains the features associated with your phone’s Voice Services. The easy-to-follow instructions explain how to make calls and record memos. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services... -
Page 75: Using Voice-Activated Dialing
Using Voice-Activated Dialing In addition to PCS Voice Command Dialing to dial a person from your PCS phone simply by saying a name or Menu Option. Before you can use Name Dialing, you must record the names you want to use. You can record and store up to 10 names for Name Dialing. -
Page 76: Erasing All Voice Dial Tags
If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by the correct name, say "Yes" to confirm the name and dial the number. If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by an incorrect name, say "No." If there are other alternatives, the phone prompts you with the next one. -
Page 77: Voice Recognition
Note: Record Voice Dial tags in a quiet environment and without the aid of an accessory (for example, a headset or Hands-Free Car Kit). Voice Recognition Voice recognition allows you to launch commonly used functions by saying a name when opening your phone, or when pressing and holding a button. -
Page 78: Digit Dial
Digit Dial Digit Dialing allows you use your Sprint PCS Phone to dial valid North American phone numbers simply by speaking each digit. Tips for digit dialing Digit Dialing works best in quieter environments Say each digit clearly. However, there is no need to pause between digits. - Page 79 Adapting Digit Dialing If the phone does not recognize numbers correctly when you are using digit dialing, you can usually improve your results by adapting digit dialing to your voice. Adaptation involves recording several digit sequences to teach the system your voice. The recording process takes about 3 minutes.
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Page 80: Recording Memos
Erasing Digit Dialing Adaptation To erase the digit dialing adaptation and restore digit dialing to the original state, follow the steps listed below: Press Press Press Press Press the navigation key up or down to select Recording Memos Voice memos are digital recordings made by recording yourself or the person calling you. -
Page 81: Memo Options
automatically. To finish recording the memo, press To review or save memos When you have finished recording a memo, the phone displays a menu that lets you review the memo, re-record it, save it, or erase it. Press to listen to the memo again. Press to erase the current recording and make a new one. -
Page 82: Erasing All Memos
Erasing All Memos To erase all memos: Press Press Press all voice memos. Press the navigation key up or down to select Voice Tools Voice Memo . The phone asks you if you want to erase Erase All Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services and press... -
Page 83: Section 3: Using Pcs Service Features
S e c t io n 3 Using PCS Service Features Section 3 Using PCS Service Features... -
Page 84: Pcs Service Features: The Basics
S e c t io n 3 A PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Three-Way Calling Forwarding Your Calls ow that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your PCS Service. -
Page 85: Using Voicemail
Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your PCS Phone is activated. -
Page 86: New Voicemail Message Alerts
New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voicemail message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail. To call your voicemail, press display your Missed Log, press Important: When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages. -
Page 87: Voicemail Options
Enter your pass code. Voicemail Options Your PCS Phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers. Press and hold Following the system prompts, press Personal Options. - Page 88 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other PCS Voicemail customers. 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.
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Page 89: Clearing The Message Icon
Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the icon after you have checked your voice and text messages. To clear the icon from the display screen: Press Main Menu Press Press Using Caller ID Caller ID lets you know who’s calling by displaying the number of the person calling when your phone rings. -
Page 90: Responding To Call Waiting
Responding to Call Waiting Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls while you’re on a call by sounding a beep. The display screen informs you that a call is coming in and shows the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode). -
Page 91: Using Call Forwarding
Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone with Call Forwarding activated. To Activate Call Forwarding Press Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded. -
Page 92: Pcs Vision
S e c t io n 3 B PCS Vision In This Section Messaging Pictures Ringers Screen Savers Games PCS Business Connection CS Vision brings you clarity you can see and hear, with enhanced, always-on mobile multimedia capabilities like email, pictures and games that are easy to learn and use. -
Page 93: Browsing The Web On Your Phone
Browsing the Web on Your Phone Launching the Web To launch the Web: From the phone’s main menu, highlight Your User Name When you buy a PCS Phone and sign up for service, you're automatically assigned a user name. Then, when you use PCS Vision Services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. -
Page 94: Net Guard
Net Guard When first connecting to the Internet, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. It helps you avoid accidental connections. To change your Net Guard settings: Press Main Menu Press Press Press Press the navigation key up or down to highlight: to make the Net Guard appear when connecting to the Internet. - Page 95 To select a softkey: Press the navigation key left or right to highlight the desired softkey, then press Scrolling As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Web sites. Press the navigation key to scroll line by line, or press the volume key to scroll one page at a time.
- Page 96 Tip: The tenth item in a numbered list may be selected by pressing the key on your phone’s keypad, even though the number 0 doesn’t appear on the screen. Going Back To go back one page, press the key is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) at times when you are entering text.
- Page 97 Accessing a Bookmark To access a bookmark: Press Press the navigation key down to highlight the desired bookmark and press Deleting a Bookmark Press Press the navigation key down to highlight the desired bookmark. Press the softkey by pressing Delete Press to confirm.
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Page 98: Setting Up A Web Connection
Setting Up a Web Connection Getting Started Your PCS Phone allows you to connect to a laptop PC to send and receive email, access the Internet or your company’s network and more, without searching for a wall-mounted telephone jack. In just three steps, you can use your connectivity: First, you’ll need a PCS Connection Kit (sold separately). -
Page 99: Messaging
Messaging Now you can send and receive email and instant messages, as well as chat on select PCS Phones. With chat, you can have a conversation without talking. Join in a Web-based chat room to exchange information on a specific topic or read conversations that others have posted -- even launch a one-on-one chat for a more in-depth conversation. -
Page 100: Pcs Short Mail
Where indicated on the site, input your 10-digit PCS Phone Number followed by “@messaging.sprintpcs.com.” For example: 5551234567@messaging.sprintpcs.com. Upon completing the registration process, you should begin receiving updates on your PCS Phone as requested. PCS Short Mail Using PCS Short Mail With PCS Short Mail, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your Internet-ready PCS Phone to their messaging-ready phone –... - Page 101 To read a PCS Short Mail message: When you receive a short mail message, you will see a text message and “New ‘Short Mail’. View it now?” on your display screen. Launch the browser and select the Scroll to the new short mail message and press mail messages will be marked with an asterisk (*).
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Page 102: Email
Email Using PCS Email With PCS Email, you can set up an account at no additional charge and perform many of the typical email functions from your PCS Phone that you can from your personal computer. You can manage your PCS Email Account from your PCS Phone or personal computer at select email providers from the Web. -
Page 103: Chat
Select and press Send delivered. Chat PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chat rooms from your PCS Phone. Send messages including text and icons to many chat room participants or launch one-on-one (private) chat rooms. To access a chat room from the browser: Press Press the navigation key up or down to highlight press... - Page 104 To set up a private chat room: Press and highlight Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the available chatters in the room and press Press to highlight Confirm connection with other user. Enter messages using the keypad. Note: You can also download and use a Java-based chat client on your PCS Phone.
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Page 105: Pictures
Pictures Your phone gives you the ability to capture images, view images using the phone's display and instantly send images to your friends and family. It's as easy to use as a traditional point and click camera. Besides sending your pictures to friends and family, you can also send them to a photo- sharing site for storage, upload pictures to a personal Web site, or send images to a site for printing. - Page 106 Accessing the Site From Your Desktop Computer Log on to your computer and launch the Internet. Go to photos.sprintpcs.com You will need to register in order to view the Web site. Once at the site, you can do the following: Share pictures Navigate forward or backward Edit album title...
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Page 107: Ringers
Ringers Downloading Ringers To download an available ringer to your phone: Press Press Press Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired ringer and press Assigning Downloaded Ringers Downloaded ringers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available through the Settings menu. - Page 108 Purchasing Ringers You can purchase ringers on your phone or through To purchase a ringer from your phone: Highlight an item in the Ringers menu and press If you have purchased a ringer before, proceed to Step 3. If you have not previously purchased a ringer, you will be prompted to enter your account password and create your purchasing profile.
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Page 109: Screen Savers
Screen Savers Downloading Screen Savers To download an available screen saver to your phone: Press Press Screen Savers Press Get New Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired screen saver and press Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers Downloaded screen savers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available through the Settings menu. - Page 110 Purchasing Screen Savers You can purchase screen savers on your phone or through www.sprintpcs.com To purchase a screen saver from your phone: Highlight an item in the Screen Savers menu and press If you have purchased a screen saver before, proceed to Step 3. If you have not purchased a screen saver, you will be prompted to enter your account password and create your purchasing profile.
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Page 111: Games
Games You can play a variety of entertaining and graphically-rich games on your PCS Phone. New games are easy to download and play. Accessing Games You can access games on your phone or through (For details on purchasing options, consult your PCS Service Plan.) To access a game from your phone: Press Press... -
Page 112: Pcs Business Connection Sm Personal Edition
PCS Business Connection Personal Edition PCS Business Connection wireless access to both Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes. PCS Business Connection Personal Edition delivers the following features: Business email access compose your company email. Company directory and contacts contacts from your company's directory. Do all this and add/edit your personal contacts. -
Page 113: Pcs Vision Faqs
PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for PCS Vision Service? Your user name (for example, bsmith001@sprintpcs.com) will display on your phone's display screen. How do I sign-in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to PCS Vision Services when you turn on your phone. -
Page 114: Pcs Voice Command
S e c t io n 3 C PCS Voice Command In This Section PCS Voice Command ith Sprint, the first wireless provider to offer innovative PCS Voice Command technology, reaching your friends, family, co-workers and teammates has never been easier – especially when you’re on the go. -
Page 115: Getting Started With Pcs Voice Command
Getting Started With PCS Voice Command With PCS Voice Command: You can store all your contact’s 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 116: Making A Call With Pcs Voice Command
Call Directory Assistance: Internet access handy, you can have PCS Directory Assistance look up phone numbers for you and automatically add them to your address book. Just say, “Call operator,” and we’ll add two names and numbers to your address book for our standard directory assistance charge. -
Page 117: Section 4: Safety Guidelines And Warranty Information
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Page 118: 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 art of getting the most out of your PCS Phone is knowing where and how it works at optimum efficiency. -
Page 119: Getting The Most Out Of Your Reception
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. -
Page 120: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder. Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone’s antenna. Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged. - Page 121 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when stationary or before pulling into traffic. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your attention from the road. Dial to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your wireless phone. Use your phone to help others in emergencies.
- Page 122 Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air. Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off your phone when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating that two-way...
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Page 123: 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-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage. In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º... -
Page 124: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc Notice
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Notice The 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 (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). - Page 125 This phone meets the FCC Radio frequency Emission Guidelines. FCC ID number: [manufacturer needs to provide #]. More information on the phone's SAR can be found from the following FCC Web site: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information [SPH-A500] are: 4A: Safety 124...
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Page 126: Owner's Record
This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: PCS Phone [SPH-A500] Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or... -
Page 127: Manufacturer's Warranty
S e c t io n 4 B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty his section contains the manufacturer’s warranty for your PCS Phone. For information about the Terms and Conditions of your PCS Service, please see the Start Here guide included with your phone. For the most recent version of the Terms and Conditions, please visit Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information www.sprintpcs.com... -
Page 128: Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (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 129 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...
- Page 130 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...
- Page 131 Richardson, Texas 75081 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2002 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice. Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information...
- Page 132 Activating Your Phone 10 Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings 29 Airplane Mode 33 Alert Menu 69 Alert Notification 31 Answering Calls 25 Backlight Time Length - Changing 32 Battery Capacity 22 Charging 23 Installation 22 Battery - Caring for 122 Battery - Removing 22 Battery - Using 22 Business Connection 111...
- Page 133 Display Screen - Changing 33 Email 101 Email - Accessing 101 Email - Composing 101 Emergency Numbers 26 End-of-Call Options 27 Erase Content 39 Events - Erasing 69 Events - Purging 70 Events - Viewing 69 Features of Your A500 20 Front View of Phone 15 Games 110 Getting Help 11...
- Page 134 Locking Your Phone 37 Making and Answering Calls 24 Manufacturer’s Warranty 126 Memo - Erasing 80 Memo - Options 80 Memos - Recording 79 Menu Diagram 49 Menu Navigation 48 Menu Structure 48 Menus - Viewing 49 Message Types 98 Messages - Erasing 98 Messaging 98 Missed Call Notification 25...
- Page 135 Ringer Types for Schedule 30 Ringer Types for Voice Calls 29 Ringers 106 Ringers - Downloading 106 Roaming 42 Analog Networks 43 Other Digital Networks 43 Roam Mode 44 Safety 117 Scheduler - Adding an Event 68 Scheduler - Alerts 68 Screen Savers 35, 108 Security - Setting 36 Security Features - PCS Vision 40...
- Page 136 Unlocking Your Phone 10, 37 Unrestricting Calls 39 Using One/Two/Three Touch Speed Dialing 26 Voice Command 113 Voice Command - Creating an Address Book 114 Voice Command - Making a Call 115 Voice Dial Tags - Erasing 75 Voice Recognition 76 Voice Services 73 Voice-Activated Dialing 74 Voicemail...