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Sanyo Sprint SCP-5400 User Manual

Sanyo Sprint SCP-5400 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint ..........i Introduction .
  • Page 3 Using Speed Dialing ..........26 Using PCS Ready Link .
  • Page 4 Changing the Text Greeting ........50 Changing the Backlight Time Length .
  • Page 5 Erasing the Contacts Directory ........69 Erasing the Downloads .
  • Page 6 Dialing PCS Services ..........96 2H.
  • Page 7 Erasing All Voice Dial Tags ........121 Recording Voice Memos .
  • Page 8 New Messages ...........145 Message Storage .
  • Page 9 3C. PCS Voice Command ..........174 Getting Started With PCS Voice Command .
  • Page 10: Welcome To Sprint

    Welcome to Sprint print built the largest all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network with advanced multimedia services, reaching more than 230 million people for clarity you can see and hear. We built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone: clear sound, private conversations, and time-saving features.
  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction his User’s Guide introduces you to PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Section 3: Using PCS Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout the 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 12: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...
  • Page 13: Setting Up Service

    Section 1A Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With PCS Service Setting Up Voicemail Getting Help his section walks you through setting up service for your PCS Phone, unlocking your phone, setting up your voicemail, and contacting Sprint for assistance with your PCS Service. Section 1: Getting Started 1A: Setting Up Service...
  • Page 14: Getting Started With Pcs Service

    Getting Started With PCS Service Determine if Your Phone is Already Activated If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint Store, it probably has already been activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone. If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Start Here Guide included with your phone.
  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your PCS Phone is activated.
  • Page 16 Reaching PCS Customer Solutions You can reach PCS Customer Solutions by: Dialing on your PCS Phone Signing on to your account at www.sprintpcs.com Calling us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers), 1-877-CLEARPY (253-2779) (Clear Pay customers), or 1-888-788-4727 (Business customers) Writing to us at PCS Customer Solutions, P.O. Box 8077, London, KY 40742 Receiving Automated Invoicing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing...
  • Page 17: Section 2: Understanding Your Pcs Phone

    Section 2 Understanding Your PCS Phone...
  • Page 18: Your Pcs Phone: The Basics

    Section 2A Your PCS Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Phone Turning Your Phone ON and OFF Using Your Phone’s Battery Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Using PCS Ready Link our PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information...
  • Page 19: Front View Of Phone

    Front View of Phone 1. Antenna 8. Earpiece S p r i n t A u g 2 0 , 0 3 ( W e d ) 1 0 : 3 0 a m 2. Ready Link 9. Main LCD Button R-Link Memo...
  • Page 20 8. Earpiece: Lets you hear the caller’s voice. 9. Main LCD (display): Displays the phone’s main menu, features, modes, etc. 10. Softkey (left): Lets you select the menu corresponding to the bottom left line on the Main LCD. 11. Navigation Key: Lets you navigate quickly and easily through the menu options.
  • Page 21: Viewing The Display Screen

    Viewing the Display Screen This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your display screen. shows your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. means your phone cannot find a signal. tells you a call is in progress. indicates your PCS Vision/PCS Ready Link access is dormant.
  • Page 22: Features Of Your Pcs Vision Ready Link Phone Rl2500

    Features of Your PCS Vision Ready Link Phone RL2500 Congratulations on the purchase of your PCS Vision Ready Link Phone RL2500. This phone is easy-to-use and reliable. It also offers many significant features and service options: Dual-band/tri-mode capability provides access to other PCS Digital and Analog Networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 73).
  • Page 23: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone ON and OFF Turning Your Phone On Press to turn your phone on. Note: When you turn on your phone for the first time, you will be asked to activate PCS Ready Link service. Press (left softkey) to use PCS Ready Link service.
  • Page 24: Using Your Phone's Battery

    Using Your Phone’s Battery Battery Capacity Your PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides approximately 3.25 hours of continuous digital talk time (1.4 hours in analog) or approximately 90 hours of continuous digital standby time (14 hours in analog).
  • Page 25 Charging the Battery Your PCS Phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should charge the battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you will lose all the information you were just working on.
  • Page 26: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your PCS Phone can remind you. To display your phone number: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Contacts and press 3. Select My Phone# and press Note: To access the phone’s main menu, press from standby mode.
  • Page 27: Answering Calls

    Important: To maximize performance when using your PCS Phone, extend the antenna before a call and do not touch the antenna during a call (see page 180). Correct Incorrect With the Flip Closed: 1. Make sure your phone is on. 2.
  • Page 28 With the Flip Closed: 1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) 2. When your phone rings or vibrates, press and hold the Side Call key ( ) on the right side of the phone. (The Call will be answered in speakerphone mode.
  • Page 29: Using The Speakerphone

    Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled: 1. Press 2. The following message will appear. “Roaming rate applies. Please Press [1] to accept.” Press to answer the call. Note: If your phone is off, in an active PCS Vision Connection, or on a PCS Ready Link call, incoming calls go to voicemail.
  • Page 30: Changing Ringer Volume

    Changing Ringer Volume To change the ringer volume, adjust the Side Volume key when the phone is in standby mode. Note: To change the ringer volume from the main menu, see “Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings” on page 47. Adjusting Volume During a Conversation Whether you need to hear more or less of a conversation, adjust the Side Volume key or / on the Navigation key during a call.
  • Page 31: Missed Call Notification For Voice Calls

    Missed Call Notification for Voice Calls When an incoming voice call is not answered, the Missed Call notification is displayed on your screen. To call the last Missed Voice Call: Simply press To display the Missed Voice Call Log: Press View (left softkey). To call the entry, highlight the entry you want to call, and press Note:...
  • Page 32: Dialing Options

    Dialing Options Dialing options are displayed when you press after entering numbers in the phone’s standby mode. To select an option, highlight it and press Call to dial the phone number. Call:Speaker On to dial the phone number in speakerphone mode. Save Phone# to save the phone number in your Contacts list.
  • Page 33: In-Call Options

    In-Call Options During a call, your phone displays menu options when you press To select an option, highlight it and press Flash to answer an incoming Call Waiting call or to connect a third party during Three-Way Calling. Mute or Unmute Select Mute to mute your phone’s microphone.
  • Page 34: End-Of-Call Options

    End-of-Call Options To display the following options, press within 10 seconds after disconnecting a call. To select an option, highlight it and press Call Again to dial the phone number. Call:Speaker On to dial the phone number in speakerphone mode. Save Phone# to save the phone number in your Contacts list.
  • Page 35: Finding A Phone Number

    Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: 1. Enter four or more digits and press . The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes. 2.
  • Page 36: Abbreviated Dialing

    Abbreviated Dialing When you enter four digits of a phone number, the screen displays “Abbrev. Dial.” Your phone dials the phone number in your Contacts list that ends with the four digits you entered. To make a call using Abbreviated Dialing: 1.
  • Page 37: Using Speed Dialing

    Using Speed Dialing With this feature, you can dial your favorite entries using one key press for locations 2-9 (see page 62 for setting Speed Dialing). To use speed dial for voice calls: From standby mode, press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds.
  • Page 38: Using Pcs Ready Link

    Using PCS Ready Link PCS Ready Link allows you to connect with your friends, family and co-workers with just one push of a button. You can make 1-to-1 or 1-to-many calls instantly like a two-way radio. This feature provides a range of solutions to meet your communications needs.
  • Page 39: Ready Link Call Alerts

    Ready Link Call Alerts There are several ways your PCS Phone alerts you during PCS Ready Link calls. When you make or receive a PCS Ready Link call: The phone beeps. The backlight illuminates. The screen displays a PCS Ready Link call message. The other party’s PCS Ready Link number and name (if available) are displayed.
  • Page 40: Making A Pcs Ready Link Call (1-To-1 Call)

    Incoming Calls shows the last 10 different PCS Ready Link calls you accepted. Missed Calls shows the last 10 PCS Ready Link calls you missed. Tip: Enter R-Link# You can also select from “Go to” menu options to enter a PCS Ready Link number directly.
  • Page 41: Making A Pcs Ready Link Call (Group Call)

    5. When you are finished, press Note: When neither party has the floor during a PCS Ready Link call, Floor is open. “ ” appears on the display. If no one takes the floor for 20 seconds, the PCS Ready Link call ends automatically. Tip: If you press during step 3 on the previous page, you can make a...
  • Page 42: Making A Pcs Ready Link Call By Entering A Number

    Making a PCS Ready Link Call by Entering a Number 1. From standby mode, enter the PCS Ready Link number you want to dial. 2. Press to place the PCS Ready Link call. Continue holding to take the floor and speak. The contact’s name appears if there is a matched number in your PCS Ready Link List.
  • Page 43: Receiving A Pcs Ready Link Call (Group Call)

    4. When the caller finishes speaking and releases the Ready Link button, you will see “Floor is open.” on the display screen. Press and hold to take the floor and reply to the caller. (You will see “You have floor.” and hear a tone confirming that you may speak.) 5.
  • Page 44: Redialing A Pcs Ready Link Call

    Redialing a PCS Ready Link Call You can redial the last PCS Ready Link call that you dialed or received (whichever was more recent). To redial a PCS Ready Link call: 1. From the PCS Ready Link List, highlight Redial and press and hold You will see R-Link redialing...
  • Page 45: Copying An Entry To Your Personal List Or Personal Group List

    Settings to change the current settings. Default View to select the default PCS Ready Link List when PCS Ready Link is launched. You can select from Company List, Co. Groups, Personal List, or Per. Groups. (The default setting is Company List.) Loudspeaker to set the speakerphone On or Off when PCS Ready Link call is activated.
  • Page 46: Saving A Pcs Ready Link Number

    To copy an entry from the Company List: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Contacts and press 3. Select Find/Add Entry and press 4. Press Go to (left softkey), highlight Company List and press 5. Highlight a contact you want to copy and press Options (right softkey).
  • Page 47: Finding An Entry In The Pcs Ready Link List

    Finding an Entry in the PCS Ready Link List You can find your desired entry by entering a few letters. To find a PCS Ready Link entry: 1. Press R-Link (left softkey) or press to access the PCS Ready Link List. 2.
  • Page 48: Adding A New Group To Your Personal Group List

    Adding a New Group to Your Personal Group List You can add new groups to the Personal Group List. Each group can include up to five members. You can enter a group member directly, or select the member from the Company List or Personal List. To add a new PCS Ready Link group entry: 1.
  • Page 49: Editing A Contact In Your Personal List

    Editing a Contact in Your Personal List 1. Follow steps 1-2 in “Adding a New Contact to Your Personal List” on page 36. 2. Highlight the entry you want to edit and press Options (right softkey). Options: Edit to edit your desired contact. Erase to erase your desired conact.
  • Page 50: Erasing An Entry In Your Personal List Or Personal Group List

    3. Highlight Edit and press 4. Edit the group name and press or OK (left softkey). If you don’t need to edit the group name, press Next (left softkey) during step 4 above and skip step 5. 5. Press Save (left softkey) to save your changes. 6.
  • Page 51: Erasing A Pcs Ready Link List

    To erase a group contact: 1. From the PCS Ready Link List, press Go to (left softkey), highlight Per. Groups and press 2. Highlight your desired group and press to display the group contacts. 3. Highlight the contact you want to erase and press Options (right softkey).
  • Page 52: Setting Speed Dialing For Pcs Ready Link Entries

    Setting Speed Dialing for PCS Ready Link Entries 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Contacts and press 3. Select Speed Dial #s and press 4. Highlight an unassigned number and press When you highlight an assigned number and press you’ll be asked whether you want to overwrite the assigned number.
  • Page 53: Controlling Your Phone's Settings

    Section 2B Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings Display Settings Location Settings Airplane Mode TTY Access Phone Setup Options his section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs. Take a few moments to review these options and add or adjust the settings that are right for you.
  • Page 54: Sound Settings

    Reminder: To access the phone’s main menu, press from standby mode. Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the Navigation key and pressing Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages.
  • Page 55 Selecting Ringer Types for Voicemail To select a ringer type for voicemail: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings and press 3. Select Sounds and press 4. Select Ringer Type and press 5. Select Voicemail and press 6.
  • Page 56: Selecting A Tone Length

    Selecting Ringer Types for Calendar To select a ringer types for calendar: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings and press 3. Select Sounds and press 4. Select Ringer Type and press 5. Select Calendar and press 6.
  • Page 57: Setting A Start-Up/Power-Off Tone

    Setting a Start-up/Power-off Tone 1. Follow steps 1-4 in “Selecting a Tone Length.” 2. Select the menu under Start-up Tone or Power-off Tone and press 3. Select your desired option and press Get New to start up the browser so you can select an item to download (see page 111).
  • Page 58: Adjusting The Phone's Volume Settings

    Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings To adjust the Ringer/Key volume: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings and press 3. Select Sounds and press 4. Select Ringer/Key Vol. and press 5. Select the item you wish to change and press Ringer Volume to adjust Ringer tone volume.
  • Page 59: Alert Notification

    Alert Notification Your phone comes with several different options to keep you aware of what’s going on by sounding the alert or ringer. Service sets an alert On or Off for network services parameter changes. Voicemail sets an alert to notify you of voice messages. Messaging sets an alert to notify you of text messages.
  • Page 60: Silence All

    Silence All There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. To activate Silence All: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2.
  • Page 61: Display Settings

    Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to 15 characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to display a custom greeting or you may display your PCS User name on the phone’s screen (the default setting).
  • Page 62: Changing The Display Screen

    6. Select Always On, Always Off, or your defined time length and press Always Off always turns the backlight off. Always On keeps the backlight on indefinitely. Note: Always On setting returns to the previous setting the next time you turn on the phone.
  • Page 63: Changing The Display For Incoming Calls

    Changing the Display for Incoming Calls You can set the color or downloaded image (screen saver) to be shown on the Incoming Calls display. Follow these steps: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings and press 3. Select Display and press 4.
  • Page 64: 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. Follow these steps: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings and press 3. Select Display and press 4.
  • Page 65: Changing The Screen Saver

    Changing the Screen Saver Your new PCS Phone offers you the option of displaying a screen saver while in standby mode. To assign a screen saver: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings and press 3. Select Display and press 4.
  • Page 66: Changing The Led Indicator Color

    Changing the LED Indicator Color To change the phone’s LED Indicator color: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings and press 3. Select Display and press 4. Select LED and press 5. Select During Call, Incoming Calls, Voicemail, Messaging, or Calendar and press Incoming Calls allows you to select the menu from With Caller ID, No Caller ID, or Roaming.
  • Page 67: Changing The Font Size

    Changing the Font Size You can change the font size settings for the message notification and the browser. To change the font size: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings and press 3. Select Display and press 4.
  • Page 68: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls (except for 911 dialing) or access online information. You may still use the phone’s other features, such as Games, Voice Memos, Calendar, etc., while you are in Airplane Mode. To set your phone to Airplane Mode: 1.
  • Page 69 To turn TTY Mode On or Off: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings and press 3. Select Others and press 4. Select TTY and press 5. You will see a message on the display. Press OK (left softkey) to continue.
  • Page 70: Phone Setup Options

    Phone Setup Options Shortcut Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key to a favorite or often-used function. Pressing on the Navigation key in standby mode will launch your user-defined shortcut. To assign your shortcut key: 1. Press to access the main menu.
  • Page 71: 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: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2.
  • Page 72: Setting Any Key Answer

    Setting Any Key Answer This feature allows you to answer incoming calls by pressing any key (except , or the Navigation key). To activate this feature: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings and press 3. Select Others and press 4.
  • Page 73: Setting Speed Dialing

    Setting Speed Dialing With this feature you can dial Contacts Directory entries with one key press for locations 2-9. Save your memory locations 2-9 for speed dialing your most commonly used phone numbers. Speed Dial numbers must be stored in your Contacts to use this feature. To set Speed Dial: 1.
  • Page 74: Setting Abbreviated Dialing

    Setting Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated Dialing is another form of speed dialing. It allows you to dial a number from your Contacts entries by entering just the last four digits of the number. If the digits you enter do not match any stored Contacts entry, you can automatically prepend an area code and prefix using the following steps.
  • Page 75: Sleep Mode

    Sleep Mode This feature helps conserve your battery power by restricting the display. To set sleep mode: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings and press 3. Select Display and press 4. Select Sleep Mode and press 5.
  • Page 76: Setting Your Phone's Security

    Section 2C Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Locking Your Phone Unlocking Your Phone Changing the Lock Code Calling in Lock Mode Restricting Calls Using Special Numbers Erasing the Contacts Directory Erasing the Downloads Resetting Your Phone Resetting and Locking Your Phone through SMS Security Features for PCS Vision y using the security settings on your PCS Phone, you receive peace of...
  • Page 77: Accessing The Security Menu

    Accessing the Security Menu You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings and press 3. Select Security and press 4. Enter your lock code. Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or PCS Phone Number or try 0000.
  • Page 78: Unlocking Your Phone

    Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: 1. Press Unlock (left softkey). 2. Enter your lock code. Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: 1. From the Security Menu display (see “Accessing the Security Menu” on page 66), select Others and press 2.
  • Page 79: Using Special Numbers

    4. Highlight your desired option, and press Options: Allow All Calls are not restricted; you can make or receive all calls. PhoneBook Only Only Contacts entries, Voicemail or special numbers (see below on this page) are available to make or receive calls.
  • Page 80: Erasing The Contacts Directory

    Erasing the Contacts Directory To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts Directory: 1. From the Security Menu display (see “Accessing the Security Menu” on page 66), select Erase Ph. Book and press 2. If you’re sure you want to erase your Contacts, highlight Yes and press Erasing the Downloads To erase all data downloaded from the Web:...
  • Page 81: 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 www.sprintpcs.com and send a...
  • Page 82: Security Features For Pcs Vision

    Security Features for PCS Vision Signing In and Out of PCS Vision Services You can sign out of PCS Vision services without turning off your phone; however you will not have access to all PCS Vision services, including Web and messaging. Signing out will avoid any charges associated with PCS Vision services.
  • Page 83: Controlling Your Roaming Experience

    Section 2D Controlling Your Roaming Experience In This Section Understanding Roaming Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard oaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Your new dual-band/tri-mode PCS Phone works anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and allows you to roam on other networks where we’ve implemented roaming agreements with other carriers.
  • Page 84: Understanding Roaming

    Understanding Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and whether your phone is operating in analog or digital mode. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone. Main LCD/Sub LCD Roaming Indicator Analog Indicator...
  • Page 85 Roaming on Analog Networks When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some features, such as PCS Vision and PCS Voice Command, will be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access voicemail. You may experience the following differences: You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out, and dropped calls.
  • Page 86: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode

    Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your PCS Phone allows you to control your ability to roam. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your dual-band/tri-mode phone to control your roaming experience.
  • Page 87: Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard

    Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard In addition to the roaming icon, Call Guard alerts you when roaming charges apply. This feature makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by reminding you when you make or receive roaming calls. It also requires you to take an additional step before placing or answering a roaming call.
  • Page 88: Navigating Through Menus

    Section 2E Navigating Through Menus In This Section Menu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing the Menus his section is a road map to using your PCS Phone. Every function and feature can be accessed through an onscreen menu. Take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.
  • Page 89: Menu Navigation

    Menu Navigation The Navigation key on your PCS Phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press / on the Navigation key. Menu Structure Selecting Menu Items As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted.
  • Page 90: Viewing The Menus

    Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. 1. Call History 1. Outgoing Calls 2. Incoming Calls 3. Missed Calls 4. Erase History 2. Contacts 1. Find/Add Entry 2. Speed Dial #s 3. My Phone# 4.
  • Page 91 7. Tools/Extras 1. Calendar 2. Calculator 3. World Clock 4. PC Sync 8. Voice Services 1. Voice Memo 2. Screen Call 3. Voice Dial 9. Phone Info 1. Phone# User ID 2. Help 3. Version Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
  • Page 92: Managing Call History

    Section 2F 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 he Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your PCS Phone, and missed calls.
  • Page 93: Viewing History

    Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for each call 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 94: Making A Call From Call History

    Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Call History and press 3. Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls or Missed Calls. 4. Press 5. Highlight the entry you want to call by scrolling through the list. 6.
  • Page 95: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History

    Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by following these steps: 1. Highlight a call history entry and press Options (right softkey). 2.
  • Page 96: Using The Contacts Directory

    Section 2G Using the Contacts Directory In This Section Contacts List Entry Options Entering Text Adding a New Contacts Entry Finding Contacts List Entries Adding a Phone Number or Address to a Contacts Entry Editing a Contacts Entry Selecting a Ringer/Image Type for an Entry Secret Contacts List Entries Dialing PCS Services ow you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with...
  • Page 97: Contacts List Entry Options

    Contacts List Entry Options To access a Contacts entry’s options, display the Contacts list, highlight an entry and press , then select a phone number and press Options (right softkey). (See “Finding Contacts List Entries” on page 92.) To select an option, highlight it and press Edit to edit the selected entry.
  • Page 98: Entering Text

    Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your PCS 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). To change the character input mode: 1.
  • Page 99: Adding A Word To The T9 Database

    Adding a Word to the T9 Database If a word you want to enter does not display as an option when you are using T9 Text Input, you can add it to the database. To add a word to the T9 Text Input database: 1.
  • Page 100: 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 87). Press the corresponding key until the desired character appears. By default, the first letter of a word is capitalized and following letters are lowercase. Characters scroll in the following order: English Sequence Upper Case...
  • Page 101: Entering Numbers, Symbols, Canned Suffixes, And Smileys

    Entering Numbers, Symbols, Canned Suffixes, and Smileys Entering NUMBERS To enter numbers: 1. In a text entry field, press right softkey. 2. Highlight NUMBER and press 3. Press the corresponding numeric key to enter the number. Shortcut: Press and hold the corresponding numeric key to enter the number directly in alphabet mode or T9 mode.
  • Page 102: Adding A New Contacts Entry

    Entering SMILEYS To enter smile pictures (“emoticons”): 1. In a text entry field, press the right softkey. 2. Highlight SMILEYS and press 3. Highlight the line that includes your desired smiley. 4. Press the corresponding key (1-4) with each smiley. –...
  • Page 103: Finding Contacts List Entries

    Web to enter a new entry’s Web address. Ringer to assign a ringer type to the entry. (See “Selecting a Ringer/Image Type for an Entry” on page 95.) Image to assign an image type to the entry. (See “Selecting a Ringer/Image Type for an Entry”...
  • Page 104 To find PCS Ready Link List entries: 1. From standby mode, press on the Navigation key to display your Contacts list. 2. Press Go to (left softkey). Highlight your desired list and press Phone Book to display the Phone Book. Company List to display the Company List.
  • Page 105: Adding A Phone Number Or Address To A Contacts Entry

    Adding a Phone Number or Address to a Contacts Entry To add a phone number or address to an entry: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Contacts and press 3. Select Find/Add Entry and press Press on the Navigation key for the shortcut (steps 1 through 3).
  • Page 106: Selecting A Ringer/Image Type For An Entry

    Selecting a Ringer/Image Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer/image type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer or image type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 43.) To select a ringer/image type for an entry: 1.
  • Page 107: Secret Contacts List Entries

    Secret Contacts List 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 by “(SECRET)”. To make an entry secret: 1.
  • Page 108: Personal Organizer

    Section 2H Personal Organizer In This Section Managing the Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Adding a Call Alarm to the Scheduler Adding To Do Items Purging All Events, Call Alarms, and To Do List Items Personal Information Management Using Your Phone’s Tools Downloading Files Through PCS Vision our PCS Phone is equipped with several personal information...
  • Page 109: Managing The Scheduler

    Managing the Scheduler 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 Items. Setting the Time/Date In a no-service area or in an analog service area, it’s necessary to set the actual time and date to use the Calendar function.
  • Page 110: Adding An Event To The 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: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools/Extras and press 3. Select Calendar and press 4.
  • Page 111: Event Alerts

    Event Alerts There are several ways your PCS Phone alerts you of scheduled events: By playing the alert tone (depending on the Alert and Ringer Volume setting). By blinking the LED. By displaying the event’s description on the Main LCD when the flip is open.
  • Page 112: Editing An Event

    Editing an Event To edit an event’s details: 1. From the Event list display, highlight an event and press (The event details appear.) 2. Select the box under each item you want to edit and press 3. Enter or select a new setting and press 4.
  • Page 113: Call Alarm Alerts

    Call Alarm Alerts There are several ways your PCS Phone alerts you of a scheduled call alarm: By playing the alert tone (depending on the Alert and Ringer Volume setting). By blinking the LED. By displaying the Call Alarm Notification on the Main LCD when the flip is open.
  • Page 114: Editing A Call Alarm

    Editing a Call Alarm To edit a Call Alarm: 1. From the Event list display (see page 100), highlight a call alarm and press . (The call alarm details appear.) 2. Select the box you want to edit, and press 3.
  • Page 115: Adding To Do Items

    Adding To Do Items Your phone can store and manage up to 20 To Do items. To add an entry to your To Do List: 1. From the Event list display (see page 100), press Options (right softkey). 2. Highlight To Do List and press 3.
  • Page 116: Adding A To Do Item To The Schedule

    Adding a To Do Item to the Schedule To add your To Do item to the schedule: 1. From the To Do List display, highlight the item you want to add to the schedule and press Options (right softkey). 2. Highlight Add To Schedule and press 3.
  • Page 117: Viewing Memory In Your Scheduler

    Viewing Memory in Your Scheduler To view available memory space and options: 1. From the Event list display (see page 100), press Options (right softkey). 2. Highlight View Memory and press 3. Highlight Schedule, Call Alarm, or To Do List and press For further options: 4.
  • Page 118: Personal Information Management

    Personal Information Management Displaying Your User Address To display the phone’s current user address: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Phone Info and press 3. Select Phone# UserID and press If you sign out, <PCS Vision Disabled> appears on the display. Getting to Know Icon Indication To view explanation of icons that appear on the display.
  • Page 119: Using Your Phone's Tools

    Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to features designed to help make you more efficient and organized, your new PCS Phone also offers additional tools to enhance your productivity. Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator function. To use the calculator: 1.
  • Page 120: Downloading Files Through Pcs Vision

    Downloading Files Through PCS Vision Your PCS Phone allows you to download images (screen savers), ringers, games, etc. from a 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 Web: 1.
  • Page 121 8. Select your desired image or ringer file and follow the system prompts. 9. Press the left softkey to start downloading. 10. Wait for the download to complete. 11. Press to end or press the left or right softkey for further operation.
  • Page 122 If you want to download a ringer file from the Start-up/Power-off Tone menu: 1. Select Others during the previous step 4 and press 2. Select the menu under Start-up Tone or Power-off Tone and press 3. Follow the previous steps 7 to 11. To download an image file from the Display Setting Menu (Animation, Incoming Calls, and Screen Saver): 1.
  • Page 123: Confirming The Downloaded Data

    Confirming the Downloaded Data The downloaded data will be classified as games, ringers, images (screen savers), or applications automatically. However, if data has a different category as above, they are classified as Dynamic. If data doesn’t belong to any of the above, it is classified as Others. You can also confirm the downloaded data by pressing the left softkey immediately after you finish downloading (see “Options”...
  • Page 124 Options: Play to play the downloaded ringer. Assign to assign the downloaded data to the Ringer Type, Start-up/Power-off Tone, or Contacts list. Options to select the options of the downloaded data. Properties shows the downloaded data property. Online Info shows the downloaded data online information. Shop allows you to continue downloading.
  • Page 125 To confirm the downloaded applications folder: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Downloads and press 3. Select Applications and press 4. Select the downloaded application you want to confirm and press 5. Select Run from the options and press Options: Run to play the downloaded application.
  • Page 126 Options: Open to play the downloaded content. Options to select the options of the downloaded data. Properties shows the downloaded data property. Online Info shows the downloaded data online information. Shop allows you to continue downloading. Logo/Trademark displays the logo and description. Erase erases the selected downloaded data.
  • Page 127 Icon Indication Type Item Icon (appears at the left side of the downloaded data) From Web Ringers (~64KB) (New Data) (Assigned Data) Voice (~64KB) (New Data) (Assigned Data) Screen Savers/Images (~64KB) (New Data) (Assigned Data) Animation (~64KB) (New Data) (Assigned Data) Animation Ringer (~64KB) (New Data) (Assigned Data)
  • Page 128: Viewing The Downloaded Data Size

    Viewing the Downloaded Data Size This feature allows you to confirm each downloaded item size and the remaining download capacity. To view the data size: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Downloads and press 3. Select one of each folder that includes the downloaded data you want to confirm and press 4.
  • Page 129 Erasing Old Downloaded Data If you try to download new data when the downloaded data’s memory is full, the warning message appears and you will be prompted to erase some old downloaded data. To erase old downloaded data to make room for new downloads: 1.
  • Page 130: Using Your Phone's Voice Services

    Section 2I Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing Recording Voice Memos Setting Up Screen Call his section explains the features associated with your phone’s Voice Services. The easy-to-follow instructions explain how to use voice-activated dialing, how to record and manage voice memos, and how to use the Screen Call function.
  • Page 131: Using Voice-Activated Dialing

    Using Voice-Activated Dialing In addition to PCS Voice Command (see page 174), you can use a Voice Dial tag to automatically dial a phone number in your Contacts directory. Your phone can store up to 30 Voice Dial tags. To use a Voice Dial tag to call a phone number: With the Flip Open: 1.
  • Page 132: Reviewing Voice Dial Tags

    Reviewing Voice Dial Tags To review your stored voice dial tags: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Voice Services and press 3. Select Voice Dial and press 4. Select Review or Rev:Speaker and press 5. Select the desired entry and press –...
  • Page 133: Recording Voice Memos

    Recording Voice Memos To record a memo in standby mode: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Voice Services and press 3. Select Voice Memo and press 4. Select Record and press Shortcut: Memo In standby mode, press and hold (right softkey).
  • Page 134: Reviewing Voice Memos

    It also stops recording when the other party hangs up the call. Recording Memo is disabled while the phone is in use in an analog service area. When the recording capacity is full, highlight an old memo and press Erase (left softkey) to make room for new memos. Note: Your phone can store up to 12 memos and the total available recording time is 72 seconds (maximum of 18 seconds per memo).
  • Page 135: Erasing Voice Memos

    Erasing Voice Memos To erase individual memos: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Voice Services and press 3. Select Voice Memo and press 4. Select Play or Play:Speaker and press 5. Display the memo list, highlight the memo you want to erase and press Options (right softkey).
  • Page 136: Setting Up Screen Call

    Setting Up Screen Call This feature enables you to screen incoming calls by using recorded announcements, either one that comes pre-recorded on your phone or one that you record. You can also record the caller’s message into the Voice Memo list. To listen to the message, see “Reviewing Voice Memos”...
  • Page 137: Selecting An Announcement For Screen Call

    Selecting an Announcement for Screen Call To select a Screen Call announcement: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Voice Services and press 3. Select Screen Call and press 4. Select Announcement and press 5. Depending on your preference, highlight Pre-Recorded or Custom and press Recording Your Name for a Pre-Recorded Announcement You can use a pre-recorded announcement with or without your...
  • Page 138: Recording A Custom Announcement

    Recording a Custom Announcement To record a custom Screen Call announcement: 1. Follow steps 1-4 on the previous page. 2. Select Custom and press Edit (right softkey). 3. Highlight Record and press When an announcement has already been recorded, select Yes or No to overwrite the existing recording.
  • Page 139: Section 3: Using Pcs Service Features

    Section 3 Using PCS Service Features...
  • Page 140: Pcs Service Features: The Basics

    Section 3A PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding ow that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your PCS Service. Section 3: Using PCS Service Features 3A: PCS Service Features –...
  • Page 141: Using Voicemail

    Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your PCS Phone is activated.
  • Page 142: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages

    Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your PCS Phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your PCS Phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold .
  • Page 143: Voicemail Options

    Voicemail Options Your PCS 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. To turn Expert Mode on or off: 1.
  • Page 144 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message To record and send a voice message to other PCS Voicemail users: 1. From the main voicemail menu, press to send a message. 2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. 3. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your voice message.
  • Page 145: Clearing The Message Icon

    Continue Recording Before pressing to indicate you are satisfied with the message you recorded, press to continue recording. Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting.
  • Page 146: Voicemail Menu Key

    Voicemail Menu Key Listen Envelope Information Reply Advance 8 Seconds Replay Rewind Forward Message Erase Callback Save Options Send a Message Personal Options Notification Options Phone Notification Numeric Paging to a PCS Phone Return to Personal Options Menu Administrative Options Skip Passcode Autoplay Message Date &...
  • Page 147: Using Caller Id

    Using Caller ID Caller ID lets people know who’s calling by displaying the number of the person calling. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: 1. Press 2. Enter the number you want to call. 3.
  • Page 148: 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: 1. Enter a number you wish to call and press 2.
  • Page 149: 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: 1.
  • Page 150: Pcs Vision

    Section 3B PCS Vision In This Section Getting Started Messaging Games Ringers Screen Savers PCS Business Connection PCS Vision FAQs CS Vision brings you clarity you can see and hear with advanced multimedia services. These features, including PCS Mail and PCS Short Mail, chat, games, downloadable ringers, screen savers, Web access, and PCS Business Connection , are easy to learn and use.
  • Page 151: Getting Started With Pcs Vision

    Getting Started With PCS Vision With your PCS Vision Phone and PCS Service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of PCS Vision. This section will help you learn the basics of using your PCS Vision services, including managing your User Name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your PCS Vision Phone.
  • Page 152: Launching A Pcs Vision Connection

    Launching a PCS Vision Connection To launch a PCS Vision connection: From standby mode, press – or – 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Web and press . Your PCS Vision connection will launch and the PCS Vision Home page will display. The PCS Vision Home Page Vision Home 1 Messaging...
  • Page 153: Net Guard

    Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting Always Auto-Connect when the Net Guard is displayed. To change your Net Guard settings: 1.
  • Page 154: Navigating The Web

    Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Websites during a PCS Vision session is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a PCS Vision session, the bottom line of your phone’s display contains one or more softkeys.
  • Page 155 Selecting Once you’ve learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating Websites. Select onscreen items by using the Navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the desired softkey button (or press You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “Go.”...
  • Page 156: Messaging

    Messaging Now you can send and receive email and text messages and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your PCS Phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and co-workers 24 hours a day with always-on text capabilities anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
  • Page 157: Displaying Messages

    Displaying Messages To display a Message from the message notification alert, see “New Messages” on page 145. To display a Message from the main menu: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Messaging and press 3. Select Notifications and press .
  • Page 158: Message Options

    Message Options After you display a Message, press to display message options. To select an option, highlight it and press Call Back to dial the phone number of the sender (if applicable). Call:Speaker On to dial the phone number of the sender in speakerphone mode (if applicable).
  • Page 159: Prepending A Phone Number From A Message

    3. Highlight the number you wish to extract. 4. Press to display the options. 5. To select an option, highlight it and press Call to dial the phone number. Call:Speaker On to dial the phone number in speakerphone mode. Save Phone# to save the phone number if it is not already in your Contacts list.
  • Page 160: Extracting Email Addresses From A Message

    Extracting Email Addresses From a Message To extract an email address contained in a message: 1. When the Message options are displayed, highlight Extract Info and press 2. Highlight Email Address and press to display all the email addresses contained in the message. (If there are no appropriate email addresses to extract from the message, no addresses are displayed.) 3.
  • Page 161: Creating Folders For Messages

    Creating Folders for Messages You can create up to ten folders to store your Messages. When 10 user defined folders exist, the “Create Folder” option will not appear. To create a message folder: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2.
  • Page 162: Adding A Folder For Messages

    Adding a Folder for Messages When the message contains any word of 3 to 14 letters, you can classify the message to your defined folder. If 10 user defined folders exist, the “Add Folder” menu disappears. To add a message folder: 1.
  • Page 163: Editing Folders

    Editing Folders To edit a folder: 1. From the folder list display, highlight any folder except for Unfiled. 2. Press Options (right softkey). 3. Highlight Edit Folder and press 4. Select the box under your desired option to edit and press Folder Name to edit the folder name.
  • Page 164: Erasing All Messages

    Erasing All Messages To erase all messages: 1. From the folder list display, press Options (right softkey) to display the menu options. 2. Highlight Erase All Msgs and press 3. Highlight In This Folder or In All Folders and press 4.
  • Page 165: Pcs Mail

    PCS Mail Using PCS Mail With PCS Mail, you can set up an account at no additional charge and perform many of the typical email functions from your PCS Phone that you can from your personal computer. You can manage your PCS Mail account from your PCS Phone or from your personal computer at www.sprintpcs.com .
  • Page 166: Pcs Short Mail

    PCS Short Mail Using PCS Short Mail With PCS Short Mail, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your PCS Vision Phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, you’ll automatically be notified with a one-way text message.
  • Page 167 To read a PCS Short Mail message: 1. When you receive a short mail, you will see a message notification on your display screen. Select View (left softkey). 2. You will then see “New Short Mail. Select ’Go’ to read it.” Select Go (left softkey).
  • Page 168: Email

    Email With PCS Vision, you can use popular email services such as AOL ® Mail, Yahoo! ® Mail, and Earthlink ® to keep in touch even while you’re on the go. Acccessing Email To access email providers from your PCS Vision Phone: 1.
  • Page 169: Instant Messaging

    Instant Messaging PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL ® Instant Messenger , Yahoo! ® Messenger, MSN ® Messenger, and Hallmark Hiya greetings. Accessing Instant Messaging To access instant messaging clients from your PCS Phone: 1.
  • Page 170: Chat

    Chat PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your PCS Phone. Send text messages and icons to chatroom participants or launch a one-on-one (private) chatroom. To access a chatroom from the browser: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2.
  • Page 171: Downloading Games, Ringers, And Screen Savers

    Downloading Games, Ringers, and Screen Savers With PCS Vision and your new PCS Vision Phone, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Saver, and Applications. While each type of download involves a different file type, the basic method for accessing and downloading files is the same.
  • Page 172 Downloading an Item Once you’ve decided on an item to download, highlight it and or select OK (left softkey). You will see a summary page for press the item including its title, the vendor, the download detail, the file size, and the cost. Links allow you to view the License Details page, which outlines the price, license type, and length of license for the download, and the Terms of Use page, which details the Premium Services Terms of Use and your responsibility for payment.
  • Page 173: Games

    Games You can play a variety of entertaining and graphically-rich games on your PCS Phone. New games are easy to download and play. Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Games, Ringers, and Screen Savers” on page 160. Downloading Games To download games: 1.
  • Page 174 Playing Games To play a downloaded game on your PCS Phone: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Downloads and press 3. Select Games and press 4. Select the game you wish to play. 5. If applicable, a prompt will display the days remaining on the game license and ask if you want to continue.
  • Page 175: Ringers

    Ringers Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Games, Ringers, and Screen Savers” on page 160. Downloading Ringers To download an available ringer to your phone: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Downloads and press 3. Select Ringers and press 4.
  • Page 176 Assigning Downloaded Ringers Downloaded ringers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available through the Settings menu. To assign a downloaded ringer through the Settings menu, see “Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls” on page 43, “Selcting Ringer Types for Voicemail”...
  • Page 177: Screen Savers

    Screen Savers Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Games, Ringers, and Screen Savers” on page 160. Downloading Screen Savers To download an available Screen Saver to your phone: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Downloads and press 3.
  • Page 178 Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers (Images) Downloaded Screen Savers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available through the Settings menu. To assign a downloaded Screen Saver through the Settings menu, see “Changing the Display Screen” on page 51, “Changing the Display for Incoming Calls”...
  • Page 179: Web

    With Web on your PCS Vision Phone, you can browse full-color graphic versions – not just text versions – of your favorite Websites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Check sports scores, trade stocks, and shop on your PCS Phone anywhere within the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
  • Page 180: Using The Browser Menu

    Using the Browser Menu Navigating the Web from your phone using the 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”...
  • Page 181 Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Websites for easy access at a later time. To create a bookmark: 1. Display the Web page you want to mark. 2. Press the right softkey to go to the browser menu. 3.
  • Page 182 Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: 1. Access the View Bookmarks menu as outlined in steps 1-2 on the previous page. 2. Highlight the bookmark you wish to erase and press the right softkey. 3. Select Delete and press the left softkey. 4.
  • Page 183: Pcs Business Connection

    PCS Business Connection Personal Edition PCS Business Connection Personal Edition gives you secure, real-time mobile access to your Microsoft ® Outlook ® or Lotus Notes ® company email, calendar, business directory, and personal contacts. You’ll have the features and functions of your Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes so you can view, create, reply to, and delete email;...
  • Page 184: Pcs Vision Faqs

    PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for PCS Vision service? bsmith001@sprintpcs.com Your User Name (for example, ) will display on your phone’s screen. How do I sign-in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access PCS Vision services when you turn on your phone.
  • Page 185: Pcs Voice Command

    Section 3C PCS Voice Command In This Section Getting Started With PCS Voice Command Creating Your Own Address Book Making a Call With PCS Voice Command ith Sprint, the first wireless provider to offer innovative PCS Voice Command technology, reaching your friends, family, and co-workers has never been easier –...
  • Page 186: Getting Started With Pcs Voice Command

    Getting Started With PCS Voice Command With 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 187: Making A Call With Pcs Voice Command

    Making a Call With PCS Voice Command To place a call with PCS Voice Command: 1. Once you’ve signed up for PCS Voice Command and created your address book, all you do is press . You’ll hear a tone followed by the prompt “Ready.” 2.
  • Page 188: Section 4: Safety Guidelines And Warranty Information

    Section 4 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information...
  • Page 189: Safety

    Section 4A Safety In This Section Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Owner’s Record User’s Guide Proprietary Notice art of getting the most out of your PCS Phone is learning how the phone works and how to care for it.
  • Page 190: Getting The Most Out Of Your Reception

    Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.
  • Page 191: 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 192 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when stationary or before pulling into traffic. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your attention from the road. Dial to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your wireless phone.
  • Page 193 Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground.
  • Page 194: 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 195: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc Notice

    Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
  • Page 196 Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process.
  • Page 197: Owner's Record

    Owner’s Record The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. 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: PCS Phone SCP-5400 (PCS Vision Ready Link Phone RL2500) Serial No.: User’s Guide Proprietary Notice...
  • Page 198: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Section 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty his section contains the manufacturer’s warranty for your PCS Phone. For information about the Terms and Conditions of your PCS Service, please see the Start Here guide included with your phone. For the most recent version of the Terms and Conditions, please visit www.sprintpcs.com Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information...
  • Page 199: 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®...
  • Page 200 This warranty does not cover customer education, instruction, installation, set up adjustments, or signal reception problems. This warranty is valid only in the United States. USE WITH ACCESSORIES NOT SUPPLIED BY SPRINT OR OTHERWISE NOT EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY SPRINT MAY BE DANGEROUS.
  • Page 201 Copyright(c) 2003 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. Portions of this software are based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
  • Page 202: Index

    Index Chat 159 Contacts Adding 91, 94 Dialing 25 Abbreviated Dialing 25, 63 Editing 94 Activating Phone 3 Erasing 69 Airplane Mode 57 Finding 24, 92 Alert Notification 48 Options 86 Answering Calls 16 Saving 23 Any Key Answer 61 Secret 96 Auto Answer 59 Dialing...
  • Page 203 Location Settings 56 Email 157 Lock Code 67 Emergency Calling 20 Locking Phone 66 End-of-Call Options 23 Locking through SMS 70 Event Adding 99 Main Menu Style Setting 55 Editing 101 Making Calls 15 Erasing 103 Making Ready Link Call 29, 30, 31 Alerts 100 Menu Diagram 79 Menu 100...
  • Page 204 PCS Ready Link Finding 24, 92 Adding 36, 37 Saving 23 Contact Lists 28 Power-off Tone 46 Copying 34 Prepend Dialing 84 Editing 38 Erasing 39, 40 Quiet Ringer 17 Finding 36 Making Calls by Entering Number 31 Resetting Contact 29 Phone 69 Group 30 Through SMS 70...
  • Page 205 Security Menu Version 107 Accessing 66 Voice Command Changing the Lock Code 67 Creating Address Book 175 Locking Phone 66 Getting Started 175 Unlocking Phone 67 Making a Call 176 Set Secret 96 Voice Dial Short Mail 155 Erasing 121 Shortcut 59 Programming 120 Side Key Guard 61...

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