User manual SANYO PM-8200

PCS Vision Picture Phone User's Guide PM-8200 SM Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Getting Started With PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 PCS Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Section 2: Your PCS Vision Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2A. Your PCS Vision Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Features of Your PCS Vision Picture Phone PM-8200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 SM Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Using Your Phone's Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Using the Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Changing the Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Adjusting Volume During a Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Missed Call Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Finding a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Dialing From the Contacts Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Using Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Using Abbreviated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Selecting a Character Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Entering Symbols, Numbers, Preset Suffixes, and Smileys . . . . . . . . . .34 2B. Controlling Your Phone's Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Ringer Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Selecting a Tone Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Setting a Start-up/Power-off Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Using Voice Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Adjusting the Phone's Volume Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Alert Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Silence All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Changing the Text Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Changing the Display Screen Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Changing the Display for Incoming Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Changing the Display for Area Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Changing the Display for Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Changing the Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Changing the Display for My Buddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Changing the Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Changing the Font Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 TTY Use With PCS Service From Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Auto Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Setting the Open/Close Flip Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Setting Any Key Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Setting the Side Key Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Setting Abbreviated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Headset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Setting Message Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Editing Preset Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Setting a Callback Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Setting the Current Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Using the Mini Flashlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 2C. Setting Your Phone's Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Using Your Phone's Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Locking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Locking the Pictures Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Calling in Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Erasing the Contacts Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Erasing All Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Resetting Your Pictures Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Resetting and Locking Your Phone Through SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Security Features for PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 SM Enabling and Disabling PCS Vision Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 2E. Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 2F. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 2G. Using the Contacts Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Displaying the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Finding Contacts List Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Contacts List Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Editing a Contacts Entry's Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Selecting a Ringer/Image Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Secret Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Dialing PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 2H. Personal Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Managing the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Using Your Phone's Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Adding an Event to the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Event Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Event Alert Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Viewing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Erasing a Day's Events or Call Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Adding a Call Alarm to the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Call Alarm Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Call Alarm Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Editing a Call Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Viewing a Future/Past Day's Scheduled Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Adding To Do List Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Viewing the To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Editing To Do List Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Adding a To Do List Item to the Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Deleting Items From the To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Viewing Memory in Your Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Purging All Events, Call Alarms, or To Do List Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Personal Information Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Displaying Your User Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Finding Icon Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Displaying the Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Displaying Advanced Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Using Your Phone's Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Using the Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Using the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Downloading Files Through PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Confirming the Downloaded Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Viewing the Downloaded Data Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 2I. Using Your Phone's Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Making a Call Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Programming Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Reviewing Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Erasing All Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Recording Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Voice Memo Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Erasing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Setting Up Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Activating Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Selecting an Announcement for Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Recording Your Name for a Pre-Recorded Announcement . . . . . . . .130 Recording a Customized Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Reviewing an Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Erasing an Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 2J. Using PCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Getting Started With PCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Setting PCS Ready Link Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Preparing Your Phone for PCS Ready Link Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Ready Link Call Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Making and Receiving a PCS Ready Link Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Displaying the PCS Ready Link List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Selecting Contact Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Making a PCS Ready Link Call (1-to-1 Call) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Making a PCS Ready Link Call (Group Call) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Making a PCS Ready Link Call by Entering a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Missed Call Notification for PCS Ready Link Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Receiving a PCS Ready Link Call (1-to-1 Call) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Receiving a PCS Ready Link Call (Group Call) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Redialing a PCS Ready Link Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 PCS Ready Link Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Copying an Entry to Personal List or Personal Group List . . . . . . . . .141 Saving a PCS Ready Link Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Finding an Entry in the PCS Ready Link List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Adding a New Contact to Your Personal List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Adding a New Group to Your Personal Group List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Editing a Contact in Your Personal List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Editing a Group in Your Personal Group List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Erasing Ready Link List Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Erasing an Entry in Your Personal List or Personal Group List . . . . . .147 Erasing a PCS Ready Link List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Updating Your PCS Ready Link Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Updating the Company List and Personal List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Managing PCS Ready Link Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Setting Speed Dialing for PCS Ready Link Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Restarting the Ready Link Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Setting Ready Link Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Setting Ringer Types for PCS Ready Link Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Setting an Alert Notification for PCS Ready Link Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Setting the Speakerphone for PCS Ready Link Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Setting the Default View of the PCS Ready Link List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 2K. Using Your Phone's Built-in Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Creating Your Picture Mail Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 SM Camera Mode Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Selecting Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Viewing Your Camera's Status Area Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 Sending Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162 SM Sending Picture Mail From the In Camera Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162 Sending Picture Mail from Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164 Storing Pictures in My Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 In Camera Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 In Camera Folder Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 Saved to Phone Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 Managing Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 Using the Picture Mail Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 Managing Online Picture Mail From Your PCS Vision Phone . . . . . .170 Uploading Your Picture Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Sending Online Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Accessing Online Picture Mail Options From Your PCS Vision Phone . .172 Section 3: PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 3A. PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176 Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176 Voicemail Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176 New Voicemail Message Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Voicemail Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Clearing the Message Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Voicemail Menu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184 Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 3B. PCS Vision SM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186 Getting Started With PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Your User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Launching a PCS Vision Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Net Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 Navigating the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Understanding Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 New Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 Message Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 Displaying Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 Displaying Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 Sending a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Sending a Message in the Drafts Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196 Sending a Message in the Outbox Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Changing the Display Font Size of a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Prepending a Phone Number From a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Message Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 Erasing All Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Moving a Message Into Another Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201 Erasing a Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202 Erasing Selected Messages in All Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202 Signing Up for Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 Accessing Email Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 Composing Email Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 Accessing Alternate Email Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 Using Alternate Email Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 Using Instant Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206 Accessing Instant Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206 Experiencing Wireless Online Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207 Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 Accessing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210 Accessing Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 Accessing Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216 Using the Browser Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217 Using PCS Business Connection Personal Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 PCS Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222 3C. PCS Voice Command SM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 SM Getting Started With PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 Making a Call With PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Accessing Information Using PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Section 4:Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information . .226 4A. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . .232 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234 Owner's Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 User's Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 4B. Terms & Conditions and Manufacturer's Warranty . . . . . . .250 Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 Manufacturer's Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 Welcome to Sprint Sprint has the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation. Depend on it. We are committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. With Sprint, you get the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation so all your services work the same wherever you go on the network. We built our network right from the start, so no matter where you are on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, all your services ­ whether it's Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Picture Mail ­ will work the same. This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new PCS Vision Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. If you have already reviewed the Start Here to Activate guide that was packaged with your new phone, then you're ready to explore the advanced features outlined in this guide. If you have not read your Start Here to Activate guide, go to Section One ­ Getting Started. This section provides all the information you need to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, and much more. It also contains information on how to contact Sprint if you have any questions about your service, wish to check your account balance, or want to purchase additional products or services. Sprint is different. All your services work the same wherever you go on the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation. Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint. i Introduction This 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 PCS Vision Phone Section 3: Using PCS Service Features Section 4: Safety 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 click on the page number to go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you'll be ready to use your phone in no time. Note: You can view this guide online or print it to keep it on hand. If you're viewing it online, simply click on a topic in the Table of Contents or Index or on any page reference. The PDF will automatically display the appropriate page. ii Section 1 Getting Started Section 1A Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With PCS Service Setting Up Your Voicemail PCS Account Passwords Getting Help Setting up service on your new PCS Vision Phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up your phone, unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your PCS Service. Section 1A: Setting Up Service 2 Getting Started With PCS Service Determining 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. 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 PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call PCS Customer Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3 Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your PCS Vision Phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your PCS Vision Phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: 1. Press and hold . 2. Follow the system prompts to: Create your passcode 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 passcode) Note: The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas. For more information about using your voicemail, see "Using Voicemail" on page 176. Section 1A: Setting Up Service 4 PCS Account Passwords As a PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your 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.sprintpcs.com and to use when calling PCS Customer Solutions. Your default account password is the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the account owner (if someone else pays for your PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password at www.sprintpcs.com. Voicemail Password You'll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See "Setting Up Your Voicemail" on page 176 for more information on your voicemail password. PCS Vision Password If you have a PCS Vision Phone, you can set up a 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.sprintpcs.com or call PCS Customer Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). Section 1A: Setting Up Service 5 Getting Help Visit Our Website You can get up-to-date information on PCS Services and Options by signing onto our Website at www.sprintpcs.com. When you visit us online, you can Review coverage maps Learn how to use voicemail Access your account information Purchase accessories Add additional options to your service plan Check out frequently asked questions And more Reaching PCS Customer Solutions You can reach PCS Customer Solutions many different ways: Dial on your PCS Vision Phone Sign on to your account at www.sprintpcs.com Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers), 1-877-CLEARPY (253-2779) (PCS Clear Pay customers), or 1-888-788-4727 (Business customers) SM Write 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 information on your PCS Account. This information includes balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and the number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. (Normal airtime usage will apply.) To access automated invoicing information: Press . Note: This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas. Section 1A: Setting Up Service 6 PCS Directory Assistance You have access to a variety of services and information through 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 PCS Directory Assistance: Press . PCS Operator Services 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 PCS Operator Services: Press . For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprintpcs.com. Note: PCS Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate areas. Section 1A: Setting Up Service 7 Section 2 Your PCS Vision Phone