User manual SANYO MM-9000

Sprint PCS Service Sprint Power Vision Multimedia Phone MM-9000 by Sanyo ® SM ® www.sprint.com © 2005 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, the "Going Forward"logo and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. Sanyo is a registered trademark of Sanyo Electric Co.,Ltd. Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Sprint PCS Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 2A. Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Using Your Phone's Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 2B. Controlling Your Phone's Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 2C. Setting Your Phone's Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Using Your Phone's Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Erasing Phone Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Resetting Your Pictures Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Resetting and Locking Your Phone Through SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 2E. Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 2F. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 2G. Using the Contacts Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Displaying the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Finding Contacts List Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Contacts List Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Erasing a Contacts Entry From the List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Selecting a Ringer for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Secret Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Dialing Sprint PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 2H. Using the Phone's Calendar and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Using Your Phone's Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Displaying Phone Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Using Your Phone's Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 2I. Using Your Phone's Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Using Automatic Speech Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Using the Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 Setting Up Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176 2J. Using the miniSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Using Your Phone's miniSD Card and the miniSD Adapter . . . .182 miniSD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186 miniSD Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 Playing Media Player in the miniSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Setting Up the Digital Print Order Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 Printing Pictures Directly From Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 Connecting Your Phone to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196 2K. Using Your Phone's Built-in Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Storing Pictures and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222 Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 2L. Using Sprint PCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230 Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call . . . . . . . . . . . .233 Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 Erasing Ready Link List Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248 Updating Sprint PCS Ready Link Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 Managing Sprint PCS Ready Link Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 2M. Using Your Phone's Built-In Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .257 Your Multimedia Channel Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258 Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259 Playing a Video or Audio Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260 Multimedia FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265 3A. Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268 Using Text SMS Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278 Using Voice SMS Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282 Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286 Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287 3B. Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290 Accessing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302 Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 Sprint PCS Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 3C. Sprint Power Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315 Getting to Know Sprint Power Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316 Exploring the Sprint Music Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317 Personalizing Your Service With On Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321 Using Your Sprint PCS Phone as a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324 3D. Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . .328 Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329 Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330 Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . .331 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . . . .333 4A. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .336 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . .338 Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . .341 Owner's Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343 Phone Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343 4B. Manufacturer's Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345 Manufacturer's Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .351 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. This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new Sprint PCS Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. It's all right here ­ from setting up your account passwords and voicemail to using the most advanced features of Sprint Power Vision . SM Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint. i 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. The Table of Contents and Index will also help you quickly locate specific information. You'll get the most out of your phone if you read each section. However, if you'd like to get right to a specific feature, simply locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you'll be ready to use your phone in no time. ii Section 1 Getting Started 2 Section 1A 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. Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3 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. If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Welcome to Sprint brochure included with your phone. Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps: 1. Press to turn the phone on. 2. Press Unlock (left softkey). Note:To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone's display screen. Softkey actions change according to the screen you're viewing and will not appear if there is no corresponding action available. 3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes, the code is not visible as you type.) Tip: If you can't recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or Sprint PCS Phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at: 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). 4 Section 1A: Setting Up Service 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. To set up your voicemail: Setting Up Service 1. Press and hold . 2. Follow the system prompts to: Create your pass code Record your greeting Record your name announcement Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature that lets you access messages simply by pressing and holding , bypassing the need for you to enter your pass code) Note: If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account, Sprint recommends you enable your voicemail pass code. For more information about using your voicemail, see "Using Voicemail"on page 268. Section 1A: Setting Up Service 5 Sprint PCS Account Passwords As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your Sprint PCS Vision account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy. Account Password If you are the account owner, you'll have an account password to sign on to www.sprint.com and to use when calling Sprint Customer Service. Your default account password is the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the invoice for your Sprint PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password at www.sprint.com. Voicemail Password You'll create your voicemail password (or pass code) when you set up your voicemail. See "Setting Up Your Voicemail"on page 5 for more information on your voicemail password. Sprint PCS Vision Password With your MM-9000 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. For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). 6 Section 1A: Setting Up Service 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 Learn more about Sprint PCS Vision and other great products like Sprint PCS Picture Mail , games, ringers, screen savers, and more SM Setting Up Service Reaching Sprint Customer Service You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways: Dial Shift ABC on your Sprint PCS Phone Sign on to your account at www.sprint.com Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers) or 1-888-788-4727 (Business customers) Write to us at Sprint Customer Service, P.O. Box 8077, London, KY 40742 Section 1A: Setting Up Service 7 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 Shift GHI . Note:This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas. Sprint PCS Directory Assistance You have access to a variety of services and information through Sprint PCS Directory Assistance, including residential, business, and government listings; assistance with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; and hotel, restaurant, shopping, and major local event information. There is a per-call charge, and you will be billed for airtime. To call Sprint PCS Directory Assistance: Press GHI . 8 Section 1A: Setting Up Service 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: Press . Setting Up Service For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com. Note: Sprint PCS Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate areas. Section 1A: Setting Up Service 9 10 Section 2 Your Sprint PCS Phone 12 Section 2A Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics Phone Basics In This Section FrontView of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone's Battery and Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you.This section will guide you through the basic functions and calling features of your phone. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 13 Front View of Your Phone 1. Earpiece Sprint Aug 15, 05 (Mon) 10:30am 2. Main LCD Favorites Web 3. Softkey (left) 4. Navigation Key 5. MENU/OK 6. Camera Key 7. TALK Key 17. Softkey (right) 16. Side Voice/Call Key 15. Back Key 14. Side Camera Key 13. END/POWER Key 12. SPEAKER Key 8. Microphone 9. Accessories Connector 18. miniSD Card Slot 19. Camera Lens 20. Macro/Normal Switch 21. Flash/LED Indicator 22. Speaker 23. Sub LCD Sprint 10:30a Aug 15 11. Keypad 10. Standard Charger Jack 24. Antenna 25. Headset Jack 26. Ready Link/ Recorder Button 27. Side Volume Key 14 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics Key Functions 1. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. 2. Main LCD (display) displays the phone's main menu, features, modes, etc. 3. Softkey (left) lets you select the menu corresponding to the bottom left line on the Main LCD. Phone Basics 4. Navigation Key lets you navigate quickly and easily through the menu options. You can access the menu shortcuts by pressing Right: Contacts, Left: Settings, Up: Messaging, and Down: My Content. 5. MENU/OK lets you access the phone's menus and select menu options. 6. Camera Key lets you access the Picture and Video menu and take pictures and videos. 7. TALK Key lets you place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, or use Three-Way Calling. 8. Microphone to speak into or record your voice. 9. Accessories Connector connects accessories such as travel charger (included). 10. Standard Charger Jack connects the Standardized Travel Charger (not included). 11. Keypad lets you enter numbers, letters, and characters, and navigate within menus. Press and hold keys 2-9 for speed dialing. 12. SPEAKER Key lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone mode. 13. END/POWER Key lets you turn the phone on/off, end a call, or return to standby mode. 14. Side Camera Key lets you activate the camera and video mode and take pictures and videos. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 15 15. BACK Key lets you display the previous page or clear characters from the screen. 16. Side Voice/Call Key lets you place calls by using Automatic Speech Recognition. 17. Softkey (right) lets you select the menu corresponding to the bottom right line on the Main LCD. 18. miniSD Card Slot lets you use the miniSD card to expand the memory of your phone. (See "Using the miniSD Card" on page 181.) 19. Camera Lens the built-in camera lens lets you take pictures and videos. 20. Macro/Normal Switch lets you switch between macro and normal for close-up shots. 21. Flash/LED Indicator the built-in flash lets you take pictures and videos in low light and the LED indicator shows your phone's connection status at a glance. 22. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. You can mute the ringer when receiving incoming calls by pressing , , or any of the side keys. 23. Sub LCD lets you monitor the phone's status and see who's calling without opening the phone. 24. Antenna fully extend the antenna for the best reception. 25. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. 26. Ready Link/Recorder Button allows you to access the Sprint PCS Ready Link List or Voice Recorder menu. (See "Using Sprint PCS Ready Link "on page 229 or "Using the Voice Recorder"on page 166.) SM 27. Side Volume Key lets you adjust the receiver volume during a call or ringer volume in standby mode. You can also use it to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options. 16 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 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 > Phone Info > Help. Phone Basics shows your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. means your phone cannot find a signal. indicates the call is on hold. tells you a call is in progress. indicates the Sprint PCS Ready Link service is enabled. indicates the Sprint PCS Ready Link service is enabled and the speakerphone mode is set to on. indicates the Sprint PCS Ready Link service is disabled. indicates Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint PCS Ready Link access is dormant. indicates Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint PCS Ready Link access is active. indicates Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint PCS Ready Link access is disabled. indicates SprintPower Vision service is available. indicates SprintPower Vision service is dormant. indicates your access to a secure site. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 17 indicates you are "roaming"off the nationwide Sprint PCS network. indicates you have missed voice calls. indicates you have missed Ready Link calls. indicates you have schedule events or call alarms. indicates you have alarm clock and/or countdown notifications. indicates you have picture messages, voicemail messages, text messages, and/or Voice SMS. indicates you have urgent messages. indicates miniSD is inserted in your phone. shows the level of your battery charge. The more black you see, the more power you have left. indicates the vibrate feature is set. indicates volume level 4 or 1 and vibrate feature are set. indicates 1 beep feature is set. indicates the voice call ringer setting is off. indicates all the sound settings are off. indicates the Location Service of your phone is enabled. indicates the Location Service of your phone is disabled. indicates you have a new caller's message. indicates the Screen Call Auto setting is on. indicates the Alarm Clock setting is on. 18 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics indicates your phone is in TTY mode. indicates Headset mode is set to Sprint PCS Ready Link and a headset is connected. indicates Headset mode is set to Voice Calls and a headset is connected. indicates the speakerphone mode is set to on. Note: Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by letting you know when you're off the nationwide Sprint PCS network and whether you're operating in digital mode. (For more information, see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 99.) Phone Basics Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint Power Vision Multimedia Phone. The MM-9000 by Sanyo is easy-to-use and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and provides page numbers where you can find out more: Sprint Power Vision, utilizing the next generation of wireless data transfer technology, provides high-speed, high-capacity access to the wireless Internet (page 315). Sprint PCS Vision provides access to the wireless Internet in digital mode (page 289). Sprint PCS Mail (page 298), Text SMS (page 278) and Voice SMS Messaging (page 282) provide quick and convenient messaging capabilities. Sprint PCS Voice Command lets you dial phone numbers by speaking someone's name or the digits of their phone number (page 327). SM SM Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 19 Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can be downloaded to make your Sprint PCS Phone as unique as you are (page 302). Additional charges may apply. The Contacts directory can store up to 300 entries with up to seven phone numbers per entry (page 121). A separate Sprint PCS Ready Link Contacts list provides easy access to up to 200 personal contacts and 200 company-provided contacts (page 229). The built-in Calendar offers several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 136). Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 69). Your phone's external LCD display allows you to monitor the phone's status and to see who's calling without opening the phone. Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one key press (see page 40). The built-in camera allows you to take full-color digital pictures and videos, view your pictures and videos using the phone's display, and instantly send them to family and friends using Sprint PCS Picture Mail service (page 199). SM Sprint PCS Ready Link allows you to enjoy quick, two-way, "walkie-talkie-style"communication with one or several Sprint PCS Ready Link users (page 229). The Media Player allows you to enjoy streaming video and audio with your phone (page 257). 20 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Phone Basics 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 ­ the phone's idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls. If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to standby mode. In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for Sprint PCS Service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned on). Tip:The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal. Turning Your Phone Off To turn your phone off: Press and hold for two seconds until you see the powering down animation on the display screen. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 21 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 3.2 hours of continuous digital talk time. When there are approximately 5 minutes of talk time left, the battery icon turns red and the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers down. Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, and browser use affect the battery's talk and standby times. Tip: Be sure to watch your phone's battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of power. Installing the Battery To install the LiIon battery: To install, insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone and gently press down until the latch snaps into place. 22 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics Removing the Battery To remove your battery: 1. Make sure the power is off so that you don't lose any stored numbers or messages. Phone Basics 2. Press the battery release latch down and remove the battery from the phone at a 45-degree angle. 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 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. For a quick check of your phone's battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator located in the upperright corner of your phone's display screen. If the battery charge is getting too low, the battery icon appears and the phone displays a warning message. Always use a Sprint-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. Warning: Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone and void the warranty. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 23 Using the Charger To use the travel charger provided with your phone: Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone's charger jack and the other end into an electrical outlet. The icon on the phone lets you know the battery is fully charged. It takes approximately 4.0 hours to fully recharge a completely rundown battery. With the Sprint-approved LiIon battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down. DisplayingYour Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS Phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Press to access the main menu, then select Settings > Phone Info > Phone#/User ID. (Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.) 24 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 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 make a call using your keypad: Phone Basics 1. Make sure your phone is on. 2. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press to erase one digit at a time. Press and hold to erase the entire number.) 3. Press . (To make a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled, see "Using Call Guard"on page 103.) or close the phone when you are finished. 4. Press Tip: When making calls off the nationwide Sprint PCS network, always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number). You can also place calls from your Sprint PCS Phone by using Sprint PCS Voice Command (page 327), Speed Dialing (page 40), Automatic Speech Recognition (page 154), and using your Call History listings (page 116). SM Correct Incorrect Important:To maximize performance when using your Sprint PCS Phone, extend the antenna before a call and do not touch the antenna during a call. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 25 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 41.) Call to dial the phone number. Call:Speaker On to dial the phone number in speakerphone mode. Send Message to send a Text SMS message (page 278), a Voice SMS message (page 282), or a Picture Mail (page 222). Save Phone# to save the phone number in your Contacts list. (See "Saving a Phone Number"on page 36.) Find to display Contacts list entries that end with the digits you entered. (See "Finding a Phone Number"on page 37.) H Hard Pause to insert a hard pause. (See "Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses"on page 37.) T 2-Sec. Pause to insert a 2-second pause. (See "Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses"on page 37.) Hyphen to insert a hyphen. (Hyphens are generally for visual appeal only; they are not necessary when entering numbers.) Tip:To speed dial a phone number, press and hold the appropriate speed dial key (locations 2-9). See "Assigning Speed Dial Numbers"on page 130. Tip: Press or number and press to display the Recent Calls list. Highlight a or to make a call. 26 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: 1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Phone Basics 2. Press or to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your phone's settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key.) To answer an incoming call 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 Voice/Call key ( ) on the right side of the phone. (The call will be answered in speakerphone mode.) ­ or ­ Open the phone to use the earpiece. Note: If the setting for Open Flip is set to "No Action,"opening the phone will not answer the call. (See "Setting the Open/Close Flip Option"on page 81.) Your Sprint PCS Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: The phone rings and/or vibrates. The indicator light flashes. The backlight illuminates. The screen displays an incoming call message. If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts list, the entry's name is displayed. The caller's phone number may also be displayed, if available. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 27 When receiving a call, the following options are also displayed by pressing Options (right softkey). To select an option, highlight it and press . Call Guard to answer the call when you are in roaming mode. (See page 103 for setting Call Guard.) Answer to answer the call. Answer:Speaker to answer the call in speakerphone mode. Answer on Hold to put the call on hold. (See "Setting Answer on Hold"on page 29.) Screen Call to answer the call by using a pre-recorded announcement. (See "Setting Up Screen Call"on page 176.) Quiet Ringer to mute the ringer. (If available.) 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 99 for more information about roaming. To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled: 1. Press 2. Press displayed. or . to proceed while the pop-up message is Note: When your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to voicemail. 28 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics Setting Answer on Hold This feature allows you to hold an incoming call when you cannot answer immediately. To set Answer on Hold: Phone Basics 1. When you receive an incoming call, press Options (right softkey). 2. Highlight Answer on Hold and press a message to wait your answer. screen while the call is on hold.) To resume the call: Press Answer (left softkey) or ­ or ­ . . (The caller hears will display on the Press Options (right softkey), highlight Answer or Answer:Speaker and press . Ending a Call To disconnect a call when you are finished: With the flip open: Close the phone or press With the flip closed: Press and hold . . Note: If the setting for Close Flip is not set to "End,"closing the phone will not end the call. (See "Setting the Open/Close Flip Option"on page 81.) Tip:Time/Date is displayed when you press while the phone is in use. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 29 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 volume control keys on the side of the phone to adjust the volume. To turn the speakerphone on during a call: Press ­ or ­ Press Options (right softkey), highlight Speaker On, and press . To turn the speakerphone off during a call: Press ­ or ­ Press Options (right softkey), highlight Speaker Off, and press . Tip:You can adjust the speakerphone volume using the Side Volume key or the navigation key. . . Warning! Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. 30 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics Changing the Ringer Volume To change the ringer volume, press the Side Volume key when the phone is open and in standby mode. Note:To change the ringer volume from the main menu, see "Adjusting the Phone's Volume Settings"on page 55. Phone Basics Adjusting Volume During a Conversation When you need to adjust the receiver volume during a conversation, use the side volume 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. To mute a call: Press Options (right softkey), highlight Mute, and press . (When the phone is muted, "Muted"appears on the display.) To unmute a call: Press Options (right softkey), highlight Unmute, and press . Tip:You can also mute a call with the flip closed. Simply press located on the side of your phone. , which is Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 31 Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log and the icon are displayed on your screen. To call the Missed Call entry: Press or . Tip: If you have two or more notifications, the Missed Alerts list will appear. To clear the Missed Call display: Press Dismiss (right softkey). Tip:To check the missed notification from standby mode, press select Missed Alerts. and 32 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial and press ), even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode. WXYZ Phone Basics Press Options (right softkey) to display the options. To select an option, highlight it and press . Speaker On to activate speakerphone mode. (If you are in speakerphone mode, the option will appear as Speaker Off to deactivate.) Unlock Phone to unlock your phone (appears only if the phone is locked). Close Menu to close the pop-up menu (appears only if the phone is unlocked). Tip: Press My Phone(left softkey) to display your phone number during Emergency mode. To exit Emergency mode: 1. Press during a 911 call. 2. Press Options (right softkey) to display the options. 3. Highlight Exit Emergency and press menu. . Note: When you are in Emergency mode, you can only exit from the options Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 33 To select Emergency mode options: 1. Press during a 911 call. 2. Press Options (right softkey). Call 911 to call 911. Call 911:Speaker to call 911 in speakerphone mode. Exit Emergency to exit Emergency mode. 3. Highlight an option and press . In-Call Options Pressing Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of features you may use during the course of a call. To select an option, highlight it and press . The following options are available through the Options menu: Flash to answer an incoming Call Waiting call or to connect a third party during Three-Way Calling. Mute or Unmute to mute or reactivate your phone's microphone. Speaker On or Speaker Off to activate or deactivate speakerphone mode. Warning! Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. Three-Way Call to call a third party. Missed Alerts to display missed notifications. Call History to access the Call History menu. (See "Managing Call History"on page 113.) Contacts to access the Contacts menu. (See "Using the Contacts Directory"on page 121.) 34 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics Messaging to access the Messaging menu. (See "Sprint PCS Messaging"on page 297.) Tools to access the Tools menu. (See "Using the Phone's Calendar and Tools"on page 135.) Settings to access the Settings menu. (See "Controlling Your Phone's Settings"on page 49.) Note:The Flash menu appears only for Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling.The Three-Way Call menu does not appear in Roaming areas. Phone Basics End-of-Call Options To display the following options, press Options (right softkey) 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. Go to Phone Book appears when the number is already in your Contacts list. (See "Saving a Phone Number"on page 36.) Note:The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as No ID or Restricted. . Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 35 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. (For more information, see Section 2G: Using the Contacts Directory on page 121.) To save a number from standby mode: 1. Enter a phone number. 2. Press Options (right softkey). 3. Highlight Save Phone# and press 4. Select a label and press 5. Enter a name and press . . . If you have already stored entries in the Contacts list, you are prompted to select the following entry modes: New Name to enter a new name. From Ph. Book to select a name from the Contacts entry list. 6. Press Save (left softkey). 36 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 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: Phone Basics 1. 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.) 2. Highlight Find and press . (The Contacts entry that ends with the digits you entered appears.) 3. Scroll to your desired entry. Press Press to display the entry details. or to dial. 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. Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds. Note:You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine 2-second and hard pauses. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 37 To dial or save phone numbers with pauses: 1. Enter the phone number and press Options (right softkey). 2. Highlight either Hard Pause or 2-Sec. Pause and press . (Hard pauses are displayed as an "H"and 2-second pauses as a "T".) 3. Enter additional numbers (for example, a passcode or an extension). 4. To dial the number, press or . (When dialing a number with a hard pause, press to send the next set of numbers.) ­ or ­ To save the number in your Contacts list, press Options (right softkey), highlight Save Phone#, and press . Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls made from the United States). To make a call using Plus Code Dialing: 1. Press and hold display. until a "+"appears on your phone 2. Dial the country code and phone number you're calling and press . (The access code for international dialing will automatically be dialed, followed by the country code and phone number.) 38 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics Tip: Plus Code Dialing cannot be used when entering an address for messaging. (See "Using Text SMS Messaging"on page 278 to send a Text SMS message. See "Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail"on page 222 to send a picture or video.) Dialing From the Contacts Directory To dial directly from a Contacts entry: Phone Basics 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Select Contacts. 3. Select Find/Add Entry ( ). Shortcut: Press the navigation key right to list entries. 4. Scroll to the desired entry in the Contacts list and press . 5. Scroll to the number you want to call. 6. Press Options (right softkey) for the menu options. 7. Highlight Call or Call:Speaker On and press call. Tip:You can also place a call by pressing during step 5 above. , , or Call (left softkey) to place a Note:The icons next to each entry represent the Contacts labels (for example, Mobile, Home, Work, etc.). A triangle next to an icon means there is another label for the entry. Press the navigation key right or left to select the desired label. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics 39 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 130.) To use speed dial for voice calls: From standby mode, press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds. ­ or ­ From standby mode, press the appropriate key and press or . The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows "Connecting...". To use speed dial for Sprint PCS Ready Link calls: From standby mode, press the appropriate key and press . (See "Assigning Speed Dialing for Sprint PCS Ready Link Entries"on page 250.) The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows "R-Link calling...". Note: Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming; when you are roaming off the nationwide Sprint PCS network, you must always dial using eleven digits (1 + area code + number). 40 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone ­ The Basics