Page 1 Sprint PCS® Phone Guide Sprint PCS Vision Phone VI-2300 by Sanyo ® ● Setting Up Service ● Phone Basics ● Sprint PCS Service Features ● Safety and Warranty...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint ....... . .i Introduction ........ii Section 1: Getting Started .
Page 6 2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security ..... .81 Accessing the Security Menu ....... .82 Using Your Phone’s Lock Features .
Page 7 Adding a New Contacts Entry ......112 Finding Contacts List Entries .......113 Contacts List Entry Options .
Page 8 Erasing Ready Link List Entries ......175 Updating Your Sprint PCS Ready Link Lists ....177 Managing Sprint PCS Ready Link Settings .
Page 9 Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command ... . .250 Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command ..251 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information ..253 4A.
Page 11: Welcome To Sprint
Welcome to Sprint Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. We built our complete, nationwide network from the ground up, so all your services – whether it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS Picture Mail – will work the same wherever you go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 12: Introduction
Introduction This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.
Page 13: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 15: 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 unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.
Page 16: 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 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 17: Setting Upyour Voicemail
Setting UpYour 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.
Page 18: Sprint Pcs Account Passwords
5 for more information on your voicemail password. Sprint PCS Vision Password With your VI-2300 by Sanyo, you may elect to set up a Sprint PCS Vision Password. This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of Premium Services content and to protect personal information on multi-phone accounts.
Page 19: Getting Help
Getting Help Visit www.sprint.com You can go online to: Access your account information Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint PCS Service Plan) View and pay your bill Make your life easier by enrolling in Online Invoicing and Automatic Payment Purchase accessories Shop for the latest Sprint PCS Phones View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options...
Page 20 Receiving Automated Invoicing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing information on your Sprint PCS Account. This information includes balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. (Normal airtime usage will apply.) To access automated invoicing information: Press...
Page 21 Sprint PCS Operator Services Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. To access Sprint PCS Operator Services: Pres For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com Note:...
Page 23: Section 2: Your Sprint Pcs Phone
Section 2 Your Sprint PCS Phone...
Page 25: Your Sprint Pcs Phone: The Basics
VI-2300 by Sanyo. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone – The Basics Section 2A...
Page 26: Front View Of Your Phone
Front View of Your Phone 1. Earpiece 2. Main LCD 3. Softkey (left) 4. Navigation Key 5. MENU/OK 6. Web Key 7. TALK Key 8. Microphone 9. Accessories Connector 16. Speaker 17. Sub LCD 18. LED Indicator Sprint Sep 19, 05 (Mon) 12:30 pm 19.
Page 27: Key Functions
Key Functions Earpiece: Lets you hear the caller’s voice. Main LCD (display): Displays the phone’s main menu, features, modes, etc. Softkey (left): Lets you select the menu corresponding to the bottom left line on the Main LCD. Navigation Key: Lets you navigate quickly and easily through the menu options.
Page 28 BACK Key: Lets you display the previous page or clear characters from the screen. Softkey (right): Lets you select the menu corresponding to the bottom right line on the Main LCD. Speaker: Lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. You can mute the ringer when receiving incoming calls by pressing you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
Page 29: Viewing The Display Screen
Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings >...
Page 30 indicates you have new text messages and/or picture messages. indicates you have voicemail messages and text messages. shows the level of your battery charge. The more black you see, the more power you have left. shows your battery is charging. indicates you have menus to scroll (in four directions).
Page 31: Features Of Your Sprint Pcs Phone
Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Vision Phone VI-2300 by Sanyo. This phone is lightweight, easy-to- use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those...
Page 32 Speed Dialing lets you call a phone number stored in your Contacts directory using one touch dialing (page 43). The Contacts directory (page 111) can store up to 500 numbers and 300 email and Web addresses in 300 entries (entries can store up to seven numbers each). A separate Sprint PCS Ready Link Contacts List (page 163) provides easy access to up to 200 personal contacts and 200 company-provided contacts.
Page 33: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press Once your phone is on, it may display “Looking for service...,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode –...
Page 34: 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. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 3.25 hours of continuous digital talk time (up to 1.75 hours in analog).
Page 35 Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Make sure the power is off. Press the battery release latch, then slide the battery cover and remove it. Use your thumbnail to lift and then remove the battery as indicated in the diagram. Charging the Battery Your Sprint PCS Phone’s LiIon battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using...
Page 36 Using the Travel Charger To use the travel charger provided with your phone: Plug the travel charger into a wall outlet. Plug the other end of the travel charger into the accessories connector at the bottom of your phone (with the battery installed).
Page 37: Displayingyour Phone Number
DisplayingYour Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS Vision Phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Press to access the main menu. Select Contacts and press Select My Phone# and press Tip: You can also display your phone number from the Phone Info menu.
Page 38: Making And Answering Calls
Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Placing a call from your Sprint PCS Phone is as easy as making a call from any land line phone. Just enter the number and press and you’re on your way to clear calls. To place a call using your keypad: Make sure your phone is on.
Page 39 To place a call with the flip closed: Make sure your phone is on. Press and hold Follow the system prompts. (The call will be made in speakerphone mode, unless you have a headset attached to the phone.) Redial to redial the last number you called. Voice Dial to use the Voice Dial function (see”Using Voice-Activated Dialing”on page 148).
Page 40: Dialing Options
Dialing Options Dialing options are displayed when you press Options (right softkey) after entering numbers in the phone’s standby mode. To select an option, highlight it and press Abbrev. Dial to dial the phone number in your Contacts list that ends with the digits you entered. (See “Using Abbreviated Dialing”on page 44.) Call to dial the phone number.
Page 41: Answering Calls
Answering Calls To answer an incoming call with the flip open: Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Press (Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key.
Page 42 Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: The phone rings and/or vibrates. The LED flashes. The backlight illuminates. The screen displays an incoming call message. If available, the phone number of the caller is displayed. If the phone number is in your Contacts list, the contact’s name is displayed.
Page 43 Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 91 for more information about roaming.
Page 44 Setting Answer on Hold This feature allows you to hold an incoming call when you cannot answer immediately. To set Answer on Hold: When you receive an incoming call, press Options (right softkey). Highlight Answer on Hold and press a message to wait for you to answer. the screen while the call is on hold.) To resume the call: Press...
Page 45: Using The Speakerphone
Using the Speakerphone The speakerphone feature lets you hear audio through the speaker and talk without holding the phone. When the speakerphone is activated, use the Side Up/Down Key to adjust the volume. To turn the speakerphone on during a call: Press –...
Page 46: Adjusting Volume During A Conversation
Adjusting Volume During a Conversation When you need to adjust the receiver volume during a conversation, use the Side Up/Down key, or press the navigation key up or down while a call is in progress. Muting a Call There are times when it’s necessary to mute a call so that your caller does not hear you or certain background noise.
Page 47: Calling Emergency Numbers
Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. Once you dial the numbers, your phone will enter Emergency mode. Press Options (right softkey) to display the options. To select an option, highlight it and press Speaker On to activate speakerphone mode.
Page 48: In-Call Options
To select Emergency mode options: Press Press Options (right softkey). Call 911 to call 911. Call 911:Speaker to call 911 in speakerphone mode. Exit Emergency to exit Emergency mode. Select an option and press In-Call Options During a call, your phone displays menu options when you press Options (right softkey).
Page 49: End-Of-Call Options
Messaging to access the Messaging menu. (See “Sprint PCS Messaging”on page 222.) Settings to access the Settings menu. (See “Controlling Your Phone’s Settings”on page 51.) Tools/Extras to access the Tools/Extras menu. (See “Personal Organizer”on page 123.) Note: The Flash menu appears only for Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling. The Three-Way Call menu does not appear in Roaming areas.
Page 50: Saving A Phone Number
Saving a Phone Number Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone can store up to 500 phone numbers in up to 300 Contacts entries (an entry may contain up to seven numbers). Each entry’s name can contain 16 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically.
Page 51: Finding A Phone Number
Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts list entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: Enter the last four or more digits of the number and press Options (right softkey). (The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes.) Highlight Find and press ends with the digits you entered appears.)
Page 52: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press 2-Sec.
Page 53: Plus Code Dialing
Plus Code Dialing Your phone’s Plus Code Dialing feature can automatically dial the international access code when you are traveling outside of the United States. (Not available in some areas.) To make a call using Plus Code Dialing: From standby mode, press and hold appears on the phone display.
Page 54: Dialing From The Contacts Directory
Dialing From the Contacts Directory To dial directly from a Contacts entry: Press Select Contacts and press Select Find/Add Entry and press Shortcut: Press the navigation key right to list entries. Scroll to the desired entry in the Contacts list and press Select the number you want to call.
Page 55: Using Speed Dialing
Using Speed Dialing With this feature, you can dial your favorite entries using one key press for locations 2-9. (See “Assigning Speed Dial Numbers”on page 118.) To use speed dial for voice calls: From standby mode, press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds.
Page 56: Using Abbreviated Dialing
Using Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated Dialing is another form of speed dialing. It allows you to dial a number by entering the last 3-6 digits of any number in your Contacts directory. This feature becomes available when you enable Abbreviated Dialing and enter the appropriate digits of a phone number.
Page 57: Entering Text
Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when sending email messages). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press Mode (right softkey).
Page 58: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input
Select Language to select the language (English or Spanish). Erase All to erase all text (if applicable). Paste to paste copied or cut text (if applicable). SelectText to select stored text for copying or cutting. Note: Preset Suffix and Smileys do not apply in Sprint PCS Ready Link mode. Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your Sprint PCS Vision Phone by pressing keys just once per letter.
Page 59 Select Others and press Select Text Entry and press Select Add Word and press Enter the word using multi-tap (Alphabet) text entry and press Save (left softkey). Tip: To confirm the words you have added, select My Words and press during step 5 above.
Page 60: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad, select the Alphabet mode (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 45). Press the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and following letters are lowercase.
Page 61 (See “Display Language”on page 73 for changing to Spanish language mode.) After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key. Tip: The beginning of the word after the space is changed to upper/ lower case depending on shift mode.
Page 63: Controlling Your Phone's Settings
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section 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 Vision 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 64: Sound Settings
228 and “Ringers”on page 232.) Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your VI-2300 by Sanyo provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ringer and volume settings. These options allow you to identify incoming calls by the ringer.
Page 65 To select a distinctive ringer for voice calls while roaming: Follow steps 1-5 above. Select Roaming and press Select Distinctive and press To confirm the ringer, press Play (right softkey). If you want to deactivate this feature, select Normal during step 3 above. Note: The Normal ringer is available only when you are in a digital roaming area.
Page 66 Selecting Ringer Types for Voicemail, Messaging, or Calendar/Alarm To select a ringer type for voicemail, messaging, or calendar/alarm: Press Select Settings and press Select Sounds and press Select Ringer Type and press Select Voicemail, Messaging, or Calendar/Alarm, and press Press Selecting a Tone Length Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems.
Page 67 Setting a Start-up/Power-off Tone Follow steps 1-4 above. Select Start-up Tone or Power-off Tone and press Scroll to your desired tone and press To confirm the tone, press Play (right softkey). Using Voice Prompt This feature allows you to hear voice prompts at Voice Memo, Screen Call setting, etc.
Page 68: Adjusting The Phone's Volume Settings
Setting Up Key Press Echo With this feature, you can hear a voice say the numbers when you press the keypad. This feature is available when you are in standby mode. To turn Key Press Echo on or off: Press Select Settings and press Select Sounds and press Select Others and press...
Page 69 To adjust the earpiece or speaker volume: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings and press Select Sounds and press Select Receiver Vol. and press Select either Earpiece or Speaker and press Select a volume level by pressing the navigation key up or down and press Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece...
Page 70: 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, for incoming or missed Sprint PCS Ready Link calls, or when a call has been connected. To set alerts: Press Select Settings and press...
Page 71: Silence All
Tip: You can select Once or Repeat Alert if you select Ready Link Calls, R-Link Missed, Voicemail, or Messaging. Repeat Alert sounds an alert every two minutes for twenty minutes. (For Ready Link Calls, it sounds for 20 seconds continuously.) Use your navigation key to select a setting and press Silence All There may be times when you need to silence your phone...
Page 72: Display Settings
Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to fifteen characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to display a custom greeting or you may display “Sprint”on the phone’s screen. To display or change your custom greeting: Press Select Settings and press...
Page 73 Changing the BacklightTime 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 to access the main menu. Select Settings and press Select Display and press Select Backlight and press Select Main LCD, Key, or Sub LCD and press...
Page 74: Changing The Display Screen Animation
Changing the Display Screen Animation Your new Sprint PCS Vision Phone offers options for what you see on the display screen during various phone functions. To set the animation display: Press Select Settings and press Select Display and press Select Animation and press Select Standby, Outgoing Calls, or Service Search, and press Press...
Page 75: Changing The Display For Area Name
Select Incoming Calls and press Press , scroll to a desired color or image, and press Select your desired color and press Changing the Display for Area Name This feature enables you to show the area of the phone number you are calling or are called from when the number is not registered in your Contacts list.
Page 76: Changing The Display For Standby Mode
Changing the Display for Standby Mode This feature enables you to select a variety of items to display in standby mode. To set your standby display: Press Select Settings and press Select Display and press Select Standby Display and press Select your desired item and press Screen Saver selects the screen saver to display.
Page 77 Changing the Screen Saver Your new Sprint PCS Phone offers you the option of displaying a screen saver while in standby mode. To assign a screen saver: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings and press Select Display and press Select Standby Display and press Select Screen Saver and press Press...
Page 78 Changing the Contrast You can customize the display’s contrast of your phone. To change the display’s contrast: Press Select Settings and press Select Display and press Select Contrast and press Select your desired contrast and press Changing the Font Size You can change the font size settings for the message and browser.
Page 79 Setting Return to Standby Mode This feature allows you to set the way to return to standby mode. To set this feature: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings and press Select Display and press Select Return to Idle and press A message appears.
Page 80: Location Settings
Location Settings Your Sprint PCS Vision 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 81: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Voice Memo, 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 82: Tty Usewith Sprint Pcs Service
TTY UseWith Sprint PCS Service A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications 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 83: Phone Setup Options
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Sprint recommends thatTTY users make Emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs) rendering some communications unintelligible.
Page 84: Auto Answer Mode
To unassign the shortcut: Press the navigation key left. Select your desired menu and press Options (right softkey). Highlight Reset and press Select Yes and press To unassign all shortcuts, select Reset All during step 3 above. Auto Answer Mode You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls in speakerphone mode or when connected to an optional hands-free car kit and headset.
Page 85: Display Language
Display Language You can choose to display your Sprint PCS Phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Spanish. To assign a language for the phone’s display: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings and press Select Others and press Select Language and press Select English or Español and press Setting the Current Time...
Page 86: Setting The Open/Close Flip Option
Setting the Open/Close Flip Option This feature enables you to answer an incoming call by opening the flip or to end a call by closing the flip. To activate the Open Flip feature: Press Select Settings and press Select Others and press Select Open/Close Flip and press Select Open and press Select Answer Call and press...
Page 87: Setting Any Key Answer
Setting Any Key Answer This feature allows you to answer incoming calls by pressing any key (except To turn any key answer on or off: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings and press Select Others and press Select Any Key Answer and press Select On or Off and press Setting the Side Key Guard This feature enables you to lock the Side Up/Down key while...
Page 88: Setting Abbreviated Dialing
Setting Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated Dialing is another form of speed dialing. It allows you to dial a number by entering 3-6 digits of any number in your Contacts directory. If the digits you enter do not match any stored Contacts entry, your phone will automatically prepend the digits you specify.
Page 89: Setting Headset Mode
Enter a five- or six-digit number and press softkey). To deactivate this feature, highlight Disable during step 3 above. Tip: To dial the prepend number, see “Using Abbreviated Dialing”on page 44. Note: This setting does not apply to 911 or Directory Assistance. Setting Headset Mode This feature allows you hands-free phone use.
Page 90: Setting Message Notification
Off: Select Off if you do not wish to assign a Turbo Button setting or if your headset does not have a Turbo Button. Tip: For an explanation of the Headset Mode setting, press Info (right softkey) during step 5 above. Note: When using the headset, DO NOT set the volume too high.
Page 91: Setting A Callback Number
Select Preset Msgs and press Select the message you want to edit and press Use your keypad to edit the message and press OK (left softkey) or will display.) To reset all messages, press Options (right softkey), select Reset All Msgs, and press 5 above.
Page 92: Setting Your Signature
Setting Your Signature This feature allows you to send a message with your signature. To set your signature: Press Select Settings and press Select Messaging and press Select Signature and press Press Select Text and press Enter your signature and press OK (left softkey). Press Save (left softkey) to save your signature.
Page 93: Setting Your Phone's Security
Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Features Restricting Calls Using Special Numbers Erasing the Contacts Directory Erasing All Downloads Resetting Your Phone Resetting and Locking Your Phone Through SMS Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision By using the security settings on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility.This section will familiarize you with your phone’s security...
Page 94: Accessing The Security Menu
Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: Press Select Settings and press Select Security and press Enter your lock code.
Page 95: Unlocking Your Phone
Depending on your preference, highlight either Full Lock or Excp. Incom.Calls and press Full Lock: No phone calls can be made and only special numbers can be received. (You can still make a call to Emergency number, Sprint Customer Service, and special numbers.) Excp.
Page 96: Lock Services
Lock Services With this feature, you can choose to restrict access to Sprint PCS Vision services and incoming and outgoing voice calls and Sprint PCS Ready Link calls. To activate lock services: From the Security Menu, select Others and press Select Lock Services and press Select Voice Calls, PCS Vision, or Ready Link and press Select Locked and press...
Page 97: Restricting Calls
Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911, Sprint Customer Service, and to your special numbers when in lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Using Special Numbers”on page 86.) To place an outgoing call in lock mode: To call an Emergency number, special number, or Sprint Customer Service, enter the phone number and press...
Page 98: Using Special Numbers
Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can save 3 special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both directories). To add or replace a special number: From the Security Menu, select Others and press Select Special #s and press Select an entry number and press...
Page 99: Erasing All Downloads
If you’re sure you want to erase your Contacts, select Yes and press Note: If you have an incoming or outgoing call restriction set to Phone Book Only (see “Restricting Calls”on page 85), you will not be allowed to erase the Contacts directory.
Page 100: Resetting And Locking Your Phone Through Sms
Resetting and Locking Your Phone Through SMS When your phone is lost or stolen, you can erase your important personal information (such as Contacts entries, call history, and messages) and lock your phone by sending a special formatted SMS message to your phone. From your computer, sign on to message to your phone (input your 10-digit Sprint PCS Phone Number) in the following format:...
Page 101 Select Found Me and press Select Reset/Lock and press Select Enable and press To unlock a phone that has been locked through SMS, bring the phone to a Sprint Store. Changing the Passcode To change the passcode for the special formatted SMS messages: Follow steps 1-6 above.
Page 102: Security Features For Sprint Pcs Vision
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint PCS Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Sprint PCS Vision services.
Page 103: Controlling Your Roaming Experience
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.Your new dual-band/tri- mode Sprint PCS Vision Phone VI-2300 by Sanyo works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows you to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented roaming...
Page 104: Understanding Roaming
Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( roaming on a digital system, the roaming icon will display along with the text Digital Roam, and on an analog system, with the text Analog Roam.
Page 105 voicemail. If you are accustomed to Sprint PCS Service, you may notice some of the following differences when using analog service: You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade- out, and dropped calls. Some features which are standard on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, such as call waiting, Sprint PCS Vision, Sprint PCS Ready Link, and direct international dialing, may not be available.
Page 106: Settingyour Phone's Roam Mode
Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, 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 107: Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard
Sprint Only allows you to access the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network only and prevents roaming on other networks. Automatic seeks Sprint PCS Service. When Sprint PCS Service is unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate system. Roaming Only forces the phone to seek a roaming system.
Page 108 To place roaming calls with Call Guard on: From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit number. (You can also initiate a call from the Contacts directory, Call History, or Messaging.) Press highlight Call or Call:Speaker On and press Press displayed.
Page 109: Navigating Through Menus
Menu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing the Menus Every function and feature of your VI-2300 by Sanyo can be accessed through an onscreen menu. This section is a road map to using your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.
Page 110: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation The navigation key on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down. Menu Structure Selecting Menu Items As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted.
Page 111: Viewing The Menus
Shortcuts Use your navigation key to quickly access your phone’s menus. Right to take a shortcut to the Contacts menu. Left to take a shortcut to the My Shortcut menu. (See page 71 for setting.) Up to take a shortcut to the Messaging menu. Down to take a shortcut to the Downloads menu.
Page 112 5. Downloads 1. Games 2. Ringers 3. Screen Savers 4. Applications 5. Dynamic 1-10 (If applicable) 6. Others (If applicable) 6. Settings 1. Sounds 1. Ringer/Key Vol. 2. Ringer Type 3. Alerts 4. Receiver Vol. 5. Application Vol. 6. Others 2.
Page 113 5. Default View 6. Floor Display 7. R-Link Guard 8. Restart 9. Help 5. Location 6. Roaming 1. Set Mode 2. Call Guard 7. Messaging 1. Notification 2. Preset Msgs 3. Send Callback# 4. Signature 8. Security 1. Lock Phone 2.
Page 114 7. Tools/Extras 1. Voice Services 1. Voice Memo 2. Screen Call 3. Voice Dial 2. Calendar 3. Alarm Clock 4. Calculator 5. Stop Watch 6. World Clock 7. PC Sync 8. Update Phone Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
Page 115: 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 Vision Phone, and missed calls.
Page 116: Viewing History
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. They are lists of the last 20 voice calls and the last 10 Ready Link calls that 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 117: Call History Options
Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press Options (right softkey). Call to dial the phone number. Call:Speaker On to dial the phone number in speakerphone mode. Send Text to send a text message. (See page 196 for details.) Save Phone# to save the phone number (if applicable).
Page 118: Making A Call From Call History
Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: Press Select Call History and press Select Outgoing, Incoming or Missed and press Scroll to the entry you want to call. Press – or – Press Options (right softkey), highlight Call or Call:Speaker On, and press Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No ID...
Page 119: Saving A Phone Number From Call History
Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone can store up to 500 phone numbers in up to 300 Contacts entries (an entry may contain up to seven numbers). Each entry’s name can contain sixteen characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Scroll to the call history entry you want to save.
Page 120: Prependinga Phone Number From Call History
Prependinga Phone Number From Call History If you need to place a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. To prepend a phone number from Call History: Scroll to a call history entry and press Options (right softkey).
Page 121: Erasing Call History
Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options”on page 105. To erase Call History: Press to access the main menu. Select Call History and press Select Erase History and press Select Outgoing, Incoming, Missed, or All and press Select Voice Calls or Ready Link and press Voice Calls to erase call history for voice calls.
Page 123: Using The Contacts Directory
Using the Contacts Directory In This Section Displaying the Contacts List Adding a New Contacts Entry Finding Contacts List Entries Contacts List Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry Editing a Contacts Entry Erasing a Contacts Entry From the List Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry Selecting a Ringer for an Entry...
Page 124: Displaying The Contacts List
Displaying the Contacts List To display your contacts list: Press the navigation key right. – or – Press Select Contacts and press Select Find/Add Entry and press Adding a New Contacts Entry Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone can store up to 500 phone numbers in up to 300 Contacts entries (an entry may contain up to seven numbers).
Page 125: Finding Contacts List Entries
Finding Contacts List Entries There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number, by Sprint PCS Ready Link List, and by voice dial tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts list menu. Finding Names To find Contacts list entries by name: Press the navigation key right to display the Contacts...
Page 126 To find Sprint PCS Ready Link List entries: Press the navigation key right to display your Contacts list. Press Go to (left softkey). Highlight your desired list and press Phone Book to display the Contacts list. Company List to display the Company List. Company Groups to display the Company Group List.
Page 127: Contacts List Entry Options
Finding Voice Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in Voice Dial: Press to access the main menu. Select Tools/Extras and press Select Voice Services and press Select Voice Dial and press Select Review or Review:Speaker and press Voice Dial numbers list appears.) Contacts List Entry Options To access a contact’s options, display the Contacts list,...
Page 128: Adding A Phone Number To A Contacts Entry
Prepend to alter a phone number by adding numbers to the beginning of the entry. (See “Prepending a Phone Number From Call History”on page 108.) Copy to Personal to copy the phone number to your Ready Link Personal List. (Only appears when Sprint PCS Ready Link mode is set to Enable and the number does not match any stored entry in your Personal List.) Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts...
Page 129: Editing A Contacts Entry
Editing a Contacts Entry To make changes to an entry: Press the navigation key right. Scroll to the entry you wish to edit and press Select a phone number, press Options (right softkey), highlight Edit, and press – or – Select an email address or Web address and press Edit (right softkey).
Page 130: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers With this feature you can dial Contacts directory entries with one key press for locations 2-9. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using Speed Dialing”on page 43. To assign Speed Dial: Press Select Contacts and press Select Speed Dial #s and press...
Page 131: Assigning An Image To A Contacts Entry
Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry You can assign an image to a Contacts entry. The image is displayed when the entry calls you. To assign an image for an entry: Press the navigation key right. Select the entry for which you want to assign the image and press Press Options (right softkey), highlight Edit, and press or if you are selecting email/web address, press Edit...
Page 132: Selecting A Ringer For An Entry
Selecting a Ringer for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types”on page 52.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Press the navigation key right. Select the entry for which you want to set the incoming ringer and press Press Options (right softkey), highlight Edit, and press...
Page 133: Secret Contacts Entries
Secret Contacts Entries You can hide an entry’s phone number(s) and require your lock code to edit the entry by making it secret. The entry name is still displayed, but the entry’s phone numbers are replaced with “<Secret>”. To make an entry secret: Press the navigation key right.
Page 134: Dialing Sprint Pcs Services
Dialing Sprint PCS Services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint PCS Services. You must be in digital mode to access Sprint PCS Services. To dial a service: Press Select Contacts and press Select Services and press Select Cust Service, Dir Assistance, Account Info, Sprint Operator, or Voice Command and press Press...
Page 135: Using The Phone's Scheduler And Tools
Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools In This Section Managing the Calendar Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Using the Call Alarm Feature Using the To Do List Purging All Events, Call Alarms, or To Do List Items Personal Information Management Using Your Phone’s Tools Downloading Files Through Sprint PCS Vision Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage...
Page 136: Managing The Calendar
Managing the Calendar Use the Calendar to remind you of events or important calls you need to make. You can schedule up to 100 events, 15 Call Alarms, and 20 To-Do List items. Displaying Your Calendar To display your calendar: Press Select Tools/Extras and press Select Calendar and press...
Page 137: Using Your Phone's Scheduler
Highlight Set Date or SetWeekly from the options and press Tip: The current day is framed by a rectangle. Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events (up to 100 events). To add an event: From the Calendar display (see the previous page), select the day you want to add an event and press Options...
Page 138: Event Alerts
Alarm to select your desired ringer. Alarm Time to edit the alarm time (number of hours or minutes before the event starts). Default alarm time is 10 minutes before. Repeat to set the event’s repeating status. Select None, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly. Press Save (left softkey) to schedule the event.
Page 139: Event Alert Menu
Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. To respond to an event alert: Press View (left softkey) to silence the alarm and see the event details.
Page 140: Using The Call Alarm Feature
Using the Call Alarm Feature Adding a Call Alarm to the Scheduler You can set call alarms to notify you when you need to place a call. The call alarm will let you know when and to whom to place a scheduled call. You can set up to 15 call alarms. To add a call alarm to the Scheduler: From the Calendar display (see page 124), select the day you want to add an event and press Options (right...
Page 141: Call Alarm Alerts
Call Alarm Alerts There are several ways your Sprint PCS Phone alerts you of a scheduled call alarm: By playing the alert tone (depending on the Ringer Type and Ringer Volume setting). By blinking the LED. By displaying the call alarm notification on the Main LCD when the flip is open.
Page 142: Editing An Event Or Call Alarm
Save Phone# to save the scheduled phone number in your Contacts list. Go to Phone Book appears when the number is already in your Contacts list. (See “Saving a Phone Number”on page 38.) Note: If you press Exit (left softkey) during step 2 above, you are prompted to erase the unchecked event.
Page 143: Using The To Do List
Erasing an Event or Call Alarm To erase a scheduled event or call alarm: From the Calendar display (see page 124), select the date for which you set events and press Select one of the events or call alarms and press Options (right softkey).
Page 144 Viewing the To Do List To view your To Do List: From the Calendar display (see page 124), press Options (right softkey). Highlight To Do List and press To see the details of each To Do List item, select an item and press Editing To Do List Items To edit a To Do List item:...
Page 145: Deleting Items From The To Do List
Enter the description, time/date, alarm, and other information using your keypad and press “Adding an Event to the Scheduler”on page 125 for entering.) Press Save (left softkey). Deleting Items From the To Do List To delete To Do List items: From the To Do List display (see the previous page), highlight the item you want to erase and press Options (right softkey).
Page 146: Viewing Memory In Your Scheduler
Viewing Memory in Your Scheduler To view available memory space and options: From the Calendar display (see page 124), press Options (right softkey). Highlight View Memory and press Select Schedule, Call Alarm, or To Do List and press (The available memory space and options display.) For further options: Press Options (right softkey).
Page 147: Purging All Events, Call Alarms, Or To Do List Items
Purging All Events, Call Alarms, or To Do List Items To delete all scheduled events, call alarms, or To Do List items: From the Calendar display (see page 124), press Options (right softkey). Highlight Erase Memory and press Select one item from the options and press Erase Old deletes old events, call alarms, and To Do List items that are done.
Page 148: Finding Icon Definitions
Finding Icon Definitions To view an explanation of icons that appear on the display: Press Select Settings and press Select Phone Info and press Select Help and press Select the item for which you want to see the explanation and press appears.) Displaying the Version Information To display the version number of the software, hardware, PRL...
Page 149: Using Your Phone's Tools
Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your Sprint PCS Vision Phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using the Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: Press to access the main menu.
Page 150: Using The World Clock
To stop the alarm: Press any key to stop the alarm. Press Exit (right softkey) to exit the alarm clock display. Tip: The alarm stops in 30 seconds automatically. Note: In a no-service area or an analog service area, it’s necessary to set the actual time and date to use the Alarm Clock function after removing and installing your battery.
Page 151: Using The Stop Watch
Using the Stop Watch To start the stop watch: Press to access the main menu. Select Tools/Extras and press Select Stop Watch and press Press Start (left softkey) to start the stop watch operation. Press Stop (left softkey) to stop the stop watch operation.
Page 152: Using The Calculator
Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Press Select Tools/Extras and press Select Calculator and press Enter numbers using your keypad. (Press the left softkey to insert a decimal point.) Press the appropriate navigation key for an arithmetic option (Up for addition, Down for subtraction, Left for multiplication, Right for division).
Page 153: Updating Your Phone
Updating Your Phone Your VI-2300 by Sanyo allows you to update its software version over the air. You will be notified if a new software version is available for your phone. You can also check if an update is available through the Tools/Extras menu.
Page 154: Downloading Filesthrough Sprint Pcs Vision
Downloading FilesThrough Sprint PCS Vision Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to download images (screen savers), ringers, games, etc., from a Sprint PCS Vision connection. It is also possible to download from certain menus (Contacts list, Ringer Setting, or Display Setting). To download a file from the Downloads menu: Press Select Downloads and press...
Page 155 Select your desired data folder (for example, Games, Ringers, or Screen Savers) and press Select the downloaded data you want to confirm and press Tip: The names of dynamic folders are variable depending on data. You can manage your contents in the browser. To confirm your Content Manager: Press to access the main menu.
Page 156: Downloaded Data Options
Downloaded Data Options Selecting Download Settings This feature is available when you select a Java application. To select the settings for the downloaded data: Press Select Downloads and press Select Games or Applications and press Select the data for which you want to select settings and press Options (right softkey).
Page 157 Sorting the Downloaded Data The files downloaded via the Web are stored in alphabetical order. You may also store the data in memory size order. To sort downloaded files: Press to access the main menu. Select Downloads and press Select a folder and press Press Options (right softkey).
Page 158: Erasing The Downloaded Data
Viewing the Memory Space This feature allows you to confirm how much memory is left and may be used for downloading files. To view the available memory space: Press Select Downloads and press Press Options (right softkey). Highlight View Memory and press memory size are displayed.) Erasing the Downloaded Data To erase the selected downloaded data:...
Page 159: Using Your Phone's Voice Services
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing Managing Voice Memos Setting Up Screen Call Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone.This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos.
Page 160: Using Voice-Activated Dialing
Using Voice-Activated Dialing In addition to Sprint PCS Voice Command can use a voice dial tag to automatically dial a phone number in your Contacts. (A voice dial tag is a command you record and use to place calls without using the keypad.) Your phone can store up to 30 voice dial tags.
Page 161: Programming Voice Dial Tags
Programming Voice Dial Tags To program a voice dial tag: Press to access the main menu. Select Tools/Extras and press Select Voice Services and press Select Voice Dial and press Select Program and press The phone will prompt you to say the name you want to program.
Page 162: Reviewing Voice Dial Tags
Reviewing Voice Dial Tags To review voice dial tags: Press Select Tools/Extras and press Select Voice Services and press Select Voice Dial and press Select Review or Review:Speaker and press Select the desired entry and press – or – Select the desired entry and press Options (right softkey).
Page 163: Managing Voice Memos
Erasing All Voice Dial Tags To erase all voice dial tags: Press to access the main menu. Select Tools/Extras and press Select Voice Services and press Select Voice Dial and press Select Erase All and press Select Yes and press 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...
Page 164 To end the recording of your memo: Press Tip: To record in speakerphone mode, press and hold mode. To record the other party’s voice during a phone call: During a call, press Options (right softkey). Select Tools/Extras and press Select Voice Services and press Select Voice Memo and press Select Record and press Start recording after the beep.
Page 165: Reviewing Voice Memos
Reviewing Voice Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded: Press to access the main menu. Select Tools/Extras and press Select Voice Services and press Select Voice Memo and press Select Play or Play:Speaker and press Select one memo from the list and press –...
Page 166 Erasing Voice Memos To erase all voice memos: Press Select Tools/Extras and press Select Voice Services and press Select Voice Memo and press Select Erase All and press Select Yes and press To erase individual memos: Follow steps 1-4 above. Select Play or Play:Speaker and press Display the memo list, highlight the memo you want to erase, and press Options (right softkey).
Page 167: Setting Up Screen Call
Setting Up Screen Call This feature enables you to screen incoming calls by using a recorded announcement, either one that is pre-recorded or one that you record. You can also record the caller’s message into the Voice Memo list. Activating Screen Call To start Screen Call when you have incoming calls: When the phone rings or vibrates, press Options (right softkey) to display the options.
Page 168 Selecting an Announcement for Screen Call To select a Screen Call announcement: Press Select Tools/Extras and press Select Voice Services and press Select Screen Call and press Select Announcement and press Depending on your preference, highlight Pre-Recorded or Custom and press Recording Your Namefor a Pre-Recorded Announcement You can use a pre-recorded announcement with or without...
Page 169: Recording A Customized Announcement
Select Record Name and press If your name has already been recorded, select Yes or No to overwrite the existing recording. Press to start the first recording. (Press recording.) After the first recording, press second recording. Press to stop recording. Tip: The maximum recording time is 12 seconds.
Page 170: Reviewing An Announcement
Reviewing an Announcement To review an announcement: Press Select Tools/Extras and press Select Voice Services and press Select Screen Call and press Select Announcement and press Select Pre-Recorded or Custom and press Edit (right softkey). Highlight Play or Play:Speaker and press Erasing an Announcement To erase an announcement: Follow steps 1-6 above.
Page 171: Using Sprint Pcs Ready Link
Using Sprint PCS Ready Link In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Ready Link Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts Erasing Ready Link List Entries Updating Your Sprint PCS Ready Link Lists Managing Sprint PCS Ready Link Settings Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone gives you the ability to quickly connect with other Sprint PCS Ready Link users for walkie-...
Page 172: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Ready Link
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Ready Link Sprint PCS Ready Link allows you to enjoy quick, two-way, “walkie-talkie-style”communication with your friends, family, and co-workers. You can make 1-to-1 or 1-to-many calls (up to 5 others on the same call) to any other Sprint PCS Ready Link user, anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 173: Ready Link Call Alerts
Preparing Your Phone for SprintPCS Ready Link Service Every time you turn on your phone, your phone will identify itself and make itself available to the Ready Link network. When you turn on your phone in an area where Sprint PCS Ready Link service is available, your phone will display “Preparing Ready Link service...Please wait.”...
Page 174: Making And Receiving A Sprint Pcs Ready Link Call
Sprint PCS Ready Link Display Screens Redial Contact Current List Contact Names Go to (left softkey) Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call Displaying the Sprint PCS Ready Link List From standby mode, press R-Link (left softkey) or the Ready Link/Memo button on the side of your phone ) to access the Sprint PCS Ready Link List.
Page 175: Selecting A Contacts List
Selecting a Contacts List When your phone displays a Sprint PCS Ready Link List, the left softkey is labeled Go to. To switch to another contact list, press Go to (left softkey), highlight your desired list, and press Company List/ Company Groups contain company- provided contacts (up to 200 entries each).
Page 176 Making a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call (1-to-1 Call) You can place a 1-to-1 Sprint PCS Ready Link call by entering a Sprint PCS Ready Link number or by selecting a contact from the Sprint PCS Ready Link List. To place a Sprint PCS Ready Link call by selecting a contact: Press R-Link (left softkey) or press Press Go to (left softkey), highlight the list from which you want to place a call (Company List, Personal List,...
Page 177 Continue holding finished speaking, release contact to speak. When the other party takes the floor, you will see the speaker’s name and phone number and the text “has floor.”) When you are finished, press Note: When neither party has the floor during a Sprint PCS Ready Link call, “...
Page 178 If one of the group members takes the floor, you will see the member’s name and Sprint PCS Ready Link number on the display. When the call is finished, press Tip: The phone beeps if you press Tip: You can also make a Group Call after checking the group member. Press to display group members, highlight <Call Group>...
Page 179 Press R-Link (left softkey) or press Press Go to (left softkey), highlight Enter R-Link# and press Enter the Sprint PCS Ready Link number you want to dial. Follow steps 2-4 above. Note: Sprint PCS Ready Link numbers must contain 10 digits (area code + phone number) or 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).
Page 180: Receiving A Sprint Pcs Ready Link Call
Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call To receive a Sprint PCS Ready Link call: Make sure your phone’s Sprint PCS Ready Link mode is enabled (see “Setting Sprint PCS Ready Link Mode”on page 160). When you receive a Sprint PCS Ready Link call from a contact, “R-Link Call,”the contact’s name, and the Sprint PCS Ready Link number appear on the display.
Page 181: Adding And Editing Ready Link Contacts
Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts Copying an Entry to Personal Listor Personal Group List You can copy an entry to your Personal Lists from several different sources. If the selected entry is already stored in the Personal Lists, the “copy”option does not appear. To copy an entry from the Sprint PCS Ready Link List: Press R-Link (left softkey) or press Press Go to (left softkey), highlight the list from which...
Page 182: Saving A Sprint Pcs Ready Link Number
Saving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Number When you have finished a Sprint PCS Ready Link call, you will see the Sprint PCS Ready Link number and the text “R-Link call ended.”on the display. If the number is already stored in the Personal Lists, the Save softkey does not appear.
Page 183: Sprint Pcs Ready Link Options
Sprint PCS Ready Link Options When you use Sprint PCS Ready Link, several options are available by pressing Options (right softkey). To select an option, highlight it and press Edit to edit a Sprint PCS Ready Link number and/or name. (See page 172.) Send Text to send a text message.
Page 184: Adding A New Contact To Your Personal List
Adding a New Contact to Your Personal List You can store a total of 200 entries in the Personal Lists. To add a new Sprint PCS Ready Link contact: Press R-Link (left softkey) or press Select <Add Contact> and press –...
Page 185: Adding A New Group To Your Personal Group List
Select the field you want to edit (Name or R-Link Number), and press Edit the entry, press OK (left softkey), and press Save (left softkey) to save your changes. Adding a New Group to Your Personal Group List You can add new groups to the Personal Group List. Each group can include up to five members.
Page 186: Editing A Group In Your Personal Group List
Scroll to the contacts you want to add and press Pick (right softkey) to include the entries. Press Done (left softkey) when you are finished selecting contacts, then press Update (left softkey) to update your Personal Group List with the new group entry. Tip: You can also add members directly.
Page 187: Erasing Ready Link List Entries
Add (Company) to add a new group member from the Company List (if applicable). Add (Personal) to add a new group member from the Personal List. Details to display a group member’s information. Highlight Edit and press Select the field you want to edit (Name or R-Link Number) and press Edit the entry, press OK (left softkey), and press Save (left softkey) to save your changes.
Page 188 To erase a group member: From the Sprint PCS Ready Link List, press Go to (left softkey), highlight Personal Groups, and press Scroll to your desired group and press group members. Select the contact you want to erase and press Options (right softkey).
Page 189: Updatingyour Sprint Pcs Ready Link Lists
All Calls to erase all Sprint PCS Ready Link call history, except redial. All Personal Ent. to erase all entries in your Personal List and Personal Groups. You are prompted to enter your 4-digit lock code. Select Yes and press Tip: The Redial number will not be erased.
Page 190: Managing Sprint Pcs Ready Link Settings
Managing Sprint PCS Ready Link Settings Assigning Speed Dialing for Sprint PCS Ready Link Entries To assign Speed Dialing for Sprint PCS Ready Link entries: Press Select Contacts and press Select Speed Dial #s and press Select an unassigned number and press Press Go to (left softkey), highlight the list from which you want to set a speed dial (Company List, Company Groups, Personal List, or Personal Groups) and press...
Page 191: Setting Ready Link Guard
Restarting the Sprint PCS Ready Link Service This feature allows you to update the Ready Link network information of your phone. To restart the Sprint PCS Ready Link service: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings and press Select Ready Link and press Select Restart and press Setting Ready Link Guard This feature enables you to display the warning message...
Page 192: Setting Ringer Types For Sprint Pcs Ready Link Calls
Setting Ringer Types for Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone provides a variety of ringer types that allow you to customize your ringer. To select a ringer type for Sprint PCS Ready Link calls: Press Select Settings and press Select Ready Link and press Select Sounds and press Select Ringer Type and press...
Page 193 Select Alerts and press Select Ready Link Calls or R-Link Missed and press Use the navigation key to select Once, Repeat Alert for Ready Link Calls or Once, Repeat Alert, or Off for R-Link Missed. Press to save the setting. Tip: You can set alerts in another way (see “Alert Notification”on page 58).
Page 194 Setting the Default View of the Sprint PCS Ready Link List You can select the default Sprint PCS Ready Link List when Sprint PCS Ready Link is launched. To select the default view of the Sprint PCS Ready Link List: Press Select Settings and press Select Ready Link and press...
Page 195: Section 3: Sprint Pcs Service Features
Section 3 Sprint PCS Service Features...
Page 197: 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 198: Using Voicemail
Using Voicemail Setting UpYour Voicemail All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Vision 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 Vision Phone is activated.
Page 199: 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 Important: When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
Page 200 Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages Press Select Messaging and press Shortcut: Press the navigation key up to display the Messaging menu. Select Voicemail and press Select Call Voicemail or Call:Speaker On, and press Note: You are charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your voicemail from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.
Page 201 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 194. Date/Time Send Reply Replay Erase Cancel Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features – The Basics Advance Rewind Forward...
Page 202: Voicemail Options
Voicemail Options Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Using Expert Mode Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level.
Page 203 Press for Group Distribution Lists. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists. Sprint PCS Callback Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting from voicemail. Press after listening to a message. (Once the call is complete, you’re returned to the voicemail main menu.) Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other Sprint PCS...
Page 204 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. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Receive confirmation that your voice message has been listened to when you send, forward, or reply to other...
Page 205: Clearing The Message Icon
Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting. From the main voicemail menu, press Options. Press for Greetings.
Page 206: Displaying Your Voicemail Details
Displaying Your Voicemail Details This feature allows you to show the number of new voicemail messages and the time you received the voicemail notification. To display your voicemail details: Press Select Messaging and press Select Voicemail and press Select Details and press Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu.
Page 207 Personal Options Notification Options Phone Notification Numeric Paging to a Sprint PCS Phone Return to Personal Options Menu Administrative Options Skip Pass code Autoplay Message Date & Time On/Off Change Pass code Group Distribution List Return to Personal Options Menu Greetings Personal Greetings Name Announcement...
Page 208: Using Sms Text Messaging
Using SMS Text Messaging Now you can send and receive text messages 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 Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Note: In some instances, when you receive a text message, the accents with characters will be erased.
Page 209: Displaying Messages
Displaying Messages To display a message from the message notification alert, see “New Messages”on the previous page. To display a text message from the main menu: Press to access the main menu. Select Messaging and press Shortcut: Press the navigation key up to display the Messaging menu. Select Text Msgs and press Select Inbox, Sent, Outbox, Drafts, or your defined folder and press...
Page 210: Sending A Text Message
Sending a Text Message With Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send and receive text messages from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. To send a text message: Press Select Messaging and press Select Send Text and press...
Page 211 Tip: If you have unsent messages in Outbox , you will be notified to send the message during step 4 above. Press OK (left softkey) to go to Outbox . Press Cancel (right softkey) to create a new message. Tip: Company List Ent.
Page 212 To change the recipients or to save the message as a draft, press Options (right softkey) and select an option from the following. Chg Recipients to change Recipients. Send Callback# to select from None, My Phone#, or Other to notify your recipients of your callback number.
Page 213: Message Options
Message Options Several options are available when you display a folder list, message list, or message details. Folder List Options From the folder list display, press Options (right softkey). (See “Displaying Messages”on page 197 for displaying the list.) To select an option, highlight it and press Edit Folder to edit the folder (self-defined folder only).
Page 214 Message List Options From the message list display, press Options (right softkey). (See “Displaying Messages”on page 197 for displaying the list.) To select an option, highlight it and press Reply to reply to the message. (Inbox and your defined folder only.) Forward to forward the message.
Page 215 Message Details Options From the message details display, press Options (right softkey) to display message options. (See page 197 for displaying.) The following options are available for messages in the Inbox, the Sent folder, and any defined folders. To select an option, highlight it and press Call(Go to List) to display any phone numbers in the message to make a call.
Page 216: Changing The Display Font Size Of A Message
Go to Phone Book to go to the Contacts list. Copy to Personal to copy the phone number to the Ready Link Personal List (if applicable). Compose New to compose a new message. Erase to erase the message. Changing the Display Font Size of a Message From a message details display (except in the Outbox and Drafts folder), press Options (right softkey) to display message options.
Page 217: Message Folders
Message Folders Incoming text messages are stored in folders in your phone’s Messaging menu. You may add up to ten folders or use the phone’s default folder. To add a new folder: Press to access the main menu. Select Messaging and press Select Text Msgs and press Press Options (right softkey).
Page 218: Erasing Messages
To edit a folder: From the folder list display, highlight a defined folder. Press Options (right softkey). Highlight Edit Folder and press Select the box you wish to edit and press Enter or select a new folder name or setting. Press OK (left softkey).
Page 219: Using Caller Id
Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you place a call, just follow these easy steps. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: Press...
Page 220 To respond to an incoming call when Answer on Hold is activated: Press Flash, and press (The Answer on Hold will be automatically deactivated. See page 32 for Answer on Hold.) To switch back to the first caller: Press highlight Flash and press Tip: For those calls where you don’t want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing...
Page 221: Making A Three-Way Call
Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, press (or press Options [right softkey], highlight Three-Way Call, and press...
Page 222: Using Call Forwarding
Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: Press Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded.
Page 223: Sprint Pcs Vision
Sprint PCS Vision In This Section Getting Started Understanding Messaging Using Email Alternate Email Providers Using Instant Messaging Experiencing Wireless Online Chat Downloading Premium Services Content Sprint PCS Vision brings you clarity you can see and hear with advanced multimedia services.These features – including Sprint PCS Messaging, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and portable Web access –...
Page 224: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Vision
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision With your VI-2300 by Sanyo 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 Sprint PCS Vision services, including managing your User Name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.
Page 225 Updating Your User Name When you change the programmed User Name and select a new one, you have to update your User Name through your Sprint PCS Phone. To update your User Name: Press to access the main menu. Select Settings and press Select PCS Vision and press Select Update Profile and press If you want to cancel, press...
Page 226: Launching A Sprint Pcs Vision Connection
Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: Press Select Web and press connection will launch and the Sprint PCS Vision Home page will display.) The Sprint PCS Vision Home Page left softkey Note: If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see next page), press OK (left softkey) to continue and launch the Web.
Page 227: 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.
Page 228: Sprint Pcs Vision Connection Status And Indicators
Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Your phone’s display lets you know the current status of your Sprint PCS Vision connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active (data is being transferred);...
Page 229: Navigating The Web
Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Websites during a Sprint PCS Vision session is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a Sprint PCS Vision session, the bottom line of your phone’s display contains one or more softkeys.
Page 230 Selecting Once you’ve learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select on-screen items: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the desired softkey button (or press Tip: You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “Go.”...
Page 231 Going Home To return to the SprintPCS Vision home page from any other Web page: Press the right softkey, then highlight (left softkey). Tip: You can also return to the Sprint PCS Vision home page by pressing and holding the key.
Page 232: Understanding Messaging
Sprint PCS Messaging Understanding Messaging Now you can send and receive emails and text messages, receive Sprint PCS Picture Mails, and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and co-workers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 233: Signing Up For Updates
Select your desired picture message and press (The Sprint PCS Picture Mail detail appears.) Press View (left softkey) to display the picture mail. (The browser will launch and display the picture mail message.) Note: You can receive and view incoming Sprint PCS Picture Mail messages with your VI-2300’s Vision connection.
Page 234: Using Email
Using Email With Email, you can set up an account at no additional charge and perform many of the typical email functions from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone that you can from your personal computer. You can manage your Email account from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone or from your personal computer at www.sprint.com providers from the Web through your Email.
Page 235 Composing Email Messages To compose an Email message: From the Email menu (see steps 1-3 above), press Compose (left softkey). Scroll to select the address box and enter the address of the person to whom you’re sending a message, then press the left softkey.
Page 236: Accessing Alternate Email Providers
Accessing Alternate Email Providers With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services such as AOL Mail, Yahoo! ® to keep in touch even while you’re on the go. Using Alternate Email Providers To access email providers from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging.
Page 237: Using Instant Messaging
Using Instant Messaging Sprint PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including Yahoo! Messenger, and AOL ® Accessing Instant Messaging To access instant messaging clients from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: Press the navigation key up and select Instant Msg. –...
Page 238: Experiencing Wireless Online Chat
Experiencing Wireless Online Chat Sprint PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, to send text messages and icons to chatroom participants, or to launch a one-on-one (private) chatroom. To access a chatroom from the browser: Press Highlight Web and press Select Messaging.
Page 239 To set up a private chatroom: During an active chatroom session, press softkey) and select 1->1. Select a chatter with whom you’d like to launch a private chatroom. To exit a chatroom: Press (right softkey) and s Note: To avoid inadvertent data usage charges, you should sign out of chatrooms when you are ready to exit.
Page 240: Downloading Premium Services Content
Downloading Premium Services Content With Sprint PCS Vision and your new Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below.
Page 241 Browse Category allows you to narrow your search to a general category, such as Movie/TV Themes for Ringers or College Logos for Screen Savers. (There may be several pages of available content in a list. Select Next 9 to view additional items.) Search allows you to use your keypad to enter search criteria to locate an item.
Page 242: Accessing Games
Games Accessing Games You can play a variety of entertaining and graphically-rich games on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. New games are easy to download and play. Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Premium Services Content”on page 228. Downloading Games To download an available game to your phone: Press...
Page 243 Select an option to continue: Select Run to quit your Vision session and launch the game. Select Shop to browse for other games to purchase and download. Press mode. Note: You may store a limited number of downloaded Games on your phone, depending on the file sizes.
Page 244: Accessing Ringers
Ringers Accessing Ringers You can personalize your Sprint PCS Vision Phone by downloading and assigning different ringers to numbers in your Contacts list. Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Premium Services Content”on page 228. Downloading Ringers To download an available ringer to your phone: Press Select Downloads and press Highlight Ringers and press...
Page 245 Select an option to continue: Select Set as to quit your Vision session and assign the ringer. Select Shop to browse for other ringers to purchase and download. Press Note: You may store a limited number of downloaded Ringers on your phone, depending on the file sizes.
Page 246 To assign a downloaded ringer from the Settings menu: Please see one of the following: “Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls”on page 52. “Selecting Ringer Types for Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls”on page 53. “Selecting Ringer Types for Voicemail, Messages, or Calendar/Alarm”on page 54.
Page 247: 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 Contacts list. Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Premium Services Content”on page 228.
Page 248 From the item information page, select Buy. (The screen saver will download automatically. When the New Download screen appears, the screen saver has been successfully downloaded to your phone.) Note: If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to create your purchasing profile.
Page 249 Select Set as and press Highlight one of Incoming Calls, Screen Saver, or Phone Book and press step: Phone Book requires you to highlight your desired Contacts entry and press (A message appears confirming that the image has been assigned.) Note: Depending on the data, you can select where to assign downloaded images: Image data can be assigned to Incoming Calls, Screen Saver, or...
Page 250: Exploring The Web
Exploring the Web With Web access on your Sprint PCS Vision 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 Vision Phone anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 251: Using The Browser Menu
Using the Browser Menu Navigating the Web from your phone using the Sprint PCS Vision home page is easy once you get the hang of it. For details on how to navigate the Web, select menu items, and more, see “Navigating the Web”on page 217. Although the Sprint PCS Vision home page offers a broad and convenient array of sites and services for you to browse, not all sites are represented, and certain functions, such as going...
Page 252 Search. Launches a Google search. Show URL. Displays the URL (Website address) of the site you’re currently viewing. Go to URL... Allows you to navigate directly to a Website by entering its URL (Website address). History. Displays the pages you have visited. Refresh this page.
Page 253 Accessing a Bookmark To access a bookmark: Access the browser menu by pressing softkey). Select View Bookmarks and press OK (left softkey). Highlight the bookmark you’d like to access and press or OK (left softkey) to go to the Website. Editing a Bookmark To edit a bookmark: Launch the Web and press...
Page 254 Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: Launch the Web and press the browser menu. Select View Bookmarks and press OK (left softkey). Highlight the bookmark you wish to erase and press (right softkey). Select Delete and press OK (left softkey). Press Yes (right softkey).
Page 255 Going to a Specific Website To go to a particular Website by entering a URL (Website address): Launch the Web and press the browser menu. Select Go to URL... and press OK (left softkey). Select Address and press OK (left softkey). Use your keypad to enter the URL of the Website you wish to go to and press OK (left softkey).
Page 256 Sending a Web Page This feature allows you to send a URL (Website address) you’re viewing through SMS text messaging. To send a Web page: From an active Sprint PCS Vision connection, press (right softkey) to display the browser menu. Select More...
Page 257: Sprint Pcs Vision Faqs
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS Vision service? When your phone is ready, your User Address will be displayed in the Phone#/UserID menu. Go to Settings > Phone Info > Phone#/User ID.
Page 258 When is my data connection dormant? If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the connection is dormant, voice calls are allowed. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If no data is received for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate.
Page 259: 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, reaching your friends, family, and co-workers has never been easier –...
Page 260: 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 261: Creating Your Own Address Book
Creating Your Own Address Book You can program up to 500 names into your personal address book, with each name having up to five phone numbers. That’s 2,500 phone numbers, and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them.
Page 262: Making A Call With Sprintpcs Voice Command
Making a Call With SprintPCS Voice Command To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press After the “Ready”prompt, simply say, in a natural voice, “Call”and the name of the person or the number you’d like to call. (For example, you can say, “Call Jane Smith at work,”“Call John Baker on the mobile phone,”“Call 555- 1234,”or “Call Bob Miller.”) Your request will be repeated and you will be asked to...
Page 263: 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”and choose from a listing of information categories like news, weather, and sports. – or – Simply say “Call news room,”“Call the weather,”“Call Sports Central,”etc.
Page 265: Section 4: Safety And Warranty Information
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 267: Safety
Safety In This Section Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device Caring for the Battery Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Part of getting the most out of your Sprint PCS Phone is learning how the phone works and how to care for it.This...
Page 268: 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 269: 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 270 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles.
Page 271: Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device
Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated will have the rating on the box. Sanyo has an M3 rating Note: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and may generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled.
Page 272 store. With the Sprint 14-day Risk-Free Guarantee you may return the phone within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Sprint further suggests you experiment with multiple phones (even those not labeled with an M3 or M4) while in the retail store to find the one that works best with your hearing device Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference.
Page 273: 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.
Page 274: 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 275: Owner's Record
Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: Sprint PCS Vision Phone VI-2300 by Sanyo Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice...
Page 276 5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending. Phone Guide template version 5A_int (July 2005) Section 4A: Safety...
Page 277: Manufacturer's Warranty
Section 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section 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 in this section. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your Sprint PCS Phone, please visit and click on the “Terms &...
Page 278: Manufacturer's Warranty
Manufacturer’s Warranty Customer Limited Warranty SPRINT SPECTRUM, L.P., (Sprint) offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit (Product), including accessories in the product package, will be free from defects in material or workmanship as follows: SUBSCRIBER UNIT: A. SPRINT ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, Sprint will, at its option, either pay the parts and labor charges to any authorized PCS Phone service facility to repair or...
Page 279 material and workmanship); (ix) damage the result of fire, flood, acts of God or other acts which are not the fault of Sprint and which the Product is not specified to tolerate, including damage caused by mishandling and blown fuses; (x) consumables (such as fuses); or (xi) any Products which have been opened, repaired, modified or altered by anyone other than Sprint or a Sprint authorized service center.
Page 280 Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty last, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from State to State.
Page 281 Copyright(c) 2005 ACCESS Systems America Inc. ACCESS, NetFront are registered trademarks or trademarks owned by ACCESS Co., Ltd. in Japan and selected countries worldwide. NetFront is a registered trademark of NetFront Communications, Inc.in the United States and is used under a license.
Page 283: Index
Index Abbreviated Dialing 44, 76 Airplane Mode 69 Alarm Clock 137 Alert Notification 58 Answer on Hold 32 Answering Calls 29 Any Key Answer 75 AOL Instant Messenger 225 AOL Mail 224 Area Name 63 Auto Answer 72 Background 65 Backlight 61 Battery Capacity 22...
Page 284 EarthLink 224 Email 222-223 Emergency Numbers 35 End-of-Call Options 37 Entering Text 45 Event Alerts 126 FCCNotice 260 Font Size 66 Games 230 Greeting 60 Headset Mode 77 Hearing Aid Use 259 Help 7 In-Call Options 36 Instant Messaging 225 Introduction ii Key Press Echo 56 Language 73...
Page 285 Ringers 232 Roaming Analog Networks 92 Digital Networks 92 Setting Roam Mode 94 Scheduler 125 Screen Call 155 Erasing an Announcement Recording a Customized Announcement 157 Recording Your Name 156 Selecting an Announcement 156 Screen Savers 65, 235 Security Menu 82 Shortcut 71 Side Key Guard 75 Signature 80...
Page 286 Launching 214 Messaging 220-221 Navigating the Web 217 Net Guard 215 Ringers 232 Screen Savers 235 Status and Indicators 216 User Name 212 Sprint PCS Voice Command 247-251 Start-up/Power-off Tone 55 Stop Watch 139 T9 Text Input 46 Three-Way Calling 209 Time, Setting 73 To Do List 131 Tone Length 54...

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Sanyo VL-2300 Phone Manual

Welcome to Sprint

Introduction

Section 1: Getting Started

Setting up Service

Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone

Your Sprint PCS Phone: the Basics

Controlling Your Phone's Settings

Setting Your Phone's Security

Controlling Your Roaming Experience

Navigating through Menus

Managing Call History

2G. Using the Contacts Directory

Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools

Using Your Phone's Voice Services

Using Sprint PCS Ready Link

Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features

Sprint PCS Service Features: the Basics

Sprint PCS Vision

3C. Sprintpcs Voice Command.

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Safety

Manufacturer's Warranty

Index

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