Samsung RL A760 User Manual

Sprint PCS VisionSM Ready Link  
Phone RL-A760 by Samsung®  
User’s Guide  
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Section 4: Safety Guidelines and  
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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 PCS, 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 Sprint PCS Picture Mail  
– will work the same.  
This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new  
Sprint PCS Vision Phone through simple, easy-to-follow  
instructions. If you have already reviewed the Guide to Activating  
and Using Your Phone, 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 Guide to Activating and Using Your Phone,  
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.  
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Introduction  
This User’s 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 Vision Phone  
Section 3: Sprint 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.  
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.  
Note:  
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Section 1  
Getting Started  
 
Section 1A  
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 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 Customer Service for assistance with your  
Sprint PCS Service.  
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Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service  
Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated  
If you purchased your phone at a Sprint PCS 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 Guide to Activating  
and Using Your Phone included with your phone.  
Unlocking Your Phone  
To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:  
1. Press  
to turn the phone on.  
2. Press  
.
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes, the  
code is not visible as you type.)  
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. If  
none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS  
(4727).  
Tip:  
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Setting Up Your Voicemail  
All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Vision Phone are  
automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in  
use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail  
and personal greeting as soon as your Sprint PCS Vision Phone  
is activated.  
To set up your voicemail:  
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  
enter your pass code)  
, bypassing the need for you to  
The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas.  
Note:  
For more information about using your voicemail, see  
“Using Voicemail” on page 118.  
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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.sprintpcs.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 pays for your Sprint PCS Service), you can  
get a sub-account password at www.sprintpcs.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 4 for  
more information on your voicemail password.  
Sprint PCS Vision Password  
If you have a Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can set up a 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 Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS  
(4727).  
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Getting Help  
Visit Our Website  
You can get up-to-date information on Sprint 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  
Discover additional service plan options  
Check out frequently asked questions  
And more  
Reaching Sprint Customer Service  
You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:  
Dial  
on your Sprint PCS Phone  
Sign on to your account at www.sprintpcs.com  
Write to us at Sprint Customer Service, P.O. Box 8077,  
London, KY 40742  
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 the number of  
minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. (Normal airtime usage  
will apply.)  
To access automated invoicing information:  
Press  
.
This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.  
Note:  
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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  
.
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  
.
For more information or to see the latest in products and services,  
visit us online at www.sprintpcs.com.  
Sprint PCS Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate areas.  
Note:  
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Section 2  
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone  
 
Section 2A  
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: The Basics  
In This Section  
Front View of Your Phone  
Viewing the Display Screen  
Features of Your Sprint PCS Vision Ready Link 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 Vision Ready Link 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.  
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Front View of Your Phone  
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Key Functions  
1. Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the  
different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone.  
2. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal strength  
by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the  
signal strength.  
3. Display Screen: This screen displays all the information needed  
to operate your phone.  
4. Left Softkey Option: This option is selected when you press the  
Left Softkey on the phone. This option changes depending on  
the menu displayed on screen.  
5. Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in an optional headset for safe,  
convenient hands-free conversations.  
6. Ready Link Key: Press to activate Sprint PCS Ready Link mode  
7. Left Softkey: Allows you to select the left softkey option that  
corresponds to the bottom left line of the display screen.  
8. OK/Menu Key: When you press  
it displays the main menu. It  
also allows you to navigate through the menus by accepting  
the highlighted choice.  
9. Volume Key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby  
mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during a  
call. The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to  
navigate through the different menu options. To mute the  
ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or  
down.  
10. TALK Key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby  
mode, press the key once to access the recent call log. If you  
press and hold the key down, you will initiate the Voice  
Recognition feature.  
11. Voicemail Key: Press and hold to automatically dial your  
voicemail.  
12. Numeric Keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and  
characters.  
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13. Shift/Asterisk Key: Enters the asterisk [*] character for calling  
features. In text entry mode, press to change the character  
input type.  
14. Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used to connect  
any available accessory cables to your phone.  
15. Power Interface Connector: The power interface connector is used  
to plug in the charging accessories.  
16. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to hear you  
clearly when you are speaking to them.  
17. Space/Pound Key: Enters the pound [#] character for calling  
features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space.  
18. BACK Key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in  
text entry mode. When in a menu, press to return to the  
previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the  
previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session.  
19. END Key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few seconds  
to turn your phone on or off. While in the main menu, it  
returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input.  
When you receive an incoming call, press to enter silent mode  
and mute the ringer.  
20. Navigation Key: This key allows you to scroll through the phone  
menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from  
standby mode.  
21. Right Softkey: This key is used to navigate through menus and  
applications by selecting the choice available in the right  
softkey option.  
22. Speaker Key: Press and hold to launch Voice Signal. Press once  
to display the recent call log. If the flip is closed, press and  
hold with the Ready Link key to disable/enable the key guard.  
23. Right Softkey Option: This option is selected when you press the  
right softkey on the phone. These options change depending  
on the menu options available.  
24. Vibrate/Ringer Indicator: This icon indicates that either ringer/  
vibrate or just a ringer is selected.  
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25. Battery Indicator: The battery indicator displays the amount of  
remaining battery charge currently available in your phone.  
When all bars are displayed in the battery icon, the phone’s  
battery is fully charged. When no bars are displayed, the  
phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty.  
26. Ready Link Icon: Indicates that the Sprint PCS Ready Link  
feature is active and ready to use.  
27. Position Location: This icon indicates that the position location  
feature is active or inactive.  
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:  
displays your current signal strength. The more  
lines you have, the stronger your signal.  
means your phone cannot find a signal.  
tells you a call is in progress.  
indicates Ready Link is being used.  
indicates Ready Link is disabled.  
indicates Ready Link/Speaker On is enabled.  
indicates that you have voicemail, text,  
numeric pages, picture messages, or Sprint PCS Web Alert  
messages waiting. Press  
up to launch messaging or  
press and hold to dial your voicemail box.  
indicates that there is an unread message in the inbox.  
indicates the message is being sent.  
indicates the message sent has failed.  
.
indicates the message sent is pending  
indicates a draft message in the draft folder.  
indicates that the message has been opened and read.  
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indicates there is an unread urgent message in your inbox.  
(Icon is orange.)  
indicates that you have read the urgent message. (Icon is  
orange.)  
indicates that there is an unread URL message is in the  
inbox.  
indicates there is a read URL message in the inbox.  
indicates there is an urgent unread URL message in the  
inbox.(Icon is orange)  
indicates that there is a read urgent URL message in the  
inbox.(Icon is orange)  
indicates that there is an unread Sprint PCS Ready Link text  
message.  
indicates that you have read the Sprint PCS Ready Link text  
message.  
indicates that there is a new Sprint PCS Ready Link voice  
message.  
Sprint PCS  
indicates that you have listened to the  
Link message.  
Ready  
indicates a locked message.  
indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection  
is active.  
indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision  
connection is dormant or inactive.  
indicates that you are receiving information.  
indicates that you are sending information.  
indicates that your phone is in vibrate mode.  
shows your current battery charge strength.  
(Icon shown fully charged.)  
indicates that position location is active.  
indicates that position location is inactive.  
indicates that the TTY option is On.  
indicates that your phone is roaming.  
indicates that your phone is locked.  
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indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.  
indicates that the ringer is set at a level  
between 1-8 or that 1-Beep is selected.  
indicates that the ringer is turned Off.  
indicates that a file (ringer, game, screen saver,  
java app, etc.) has been downloaded to your  
phone.  
Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by letting you  
know when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and whether  
you’re operating in digital or analog mode. (For more information, see  
Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 59.)  
Note:  
Tip:  
You can also view a list of onscreen icons on your phone by navigating  
to Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.  
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External LCD  
External LCD:  
Time/Date is displayed in idle mode.  
displays your current signal strength. The more  
lines you have, the stronger your signal.  
indicates your phone cannot find a signal.  
indicates that there is a call in progress.  
indicates Sprint PCS Ready Link is available.  
indicates Sprint PCS Ready Link is not available.  
indicates that the Sprint PCS Ready Link Speaker  
is enabled.  
indicates that you have voicemail, text,  
numeric pages, picture messages, video  
messages, or Sprint PCS Web Alert messages  
waiting. Press and hold to dial your  
voicemail box.  
shows your current battery charge  
strength. (Icon shown fully charged.) Icon  
is animated while charging.  
indicates that an alarm is set on your  
phone.  
indicates that the ringer is set at a level  
between 1-8.  
indicates that your phone is in vibrate mode.  
indicates that TTY option is On.  
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Features of Your Sprint PCS Vision Ready Link Phone  
Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Vision  
Ready Link Phone. The RL-A760 by Samsung® is lightweight, easy-to-  
use, reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service  
options. The following list previews some of those features and  
options and provides page numbers where you can find out more:  
Dual-band tri-mode capability allows you to make and receive  
calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and to roam  
on other analog and 800 and 1900 MHz digital networks where  
Sprint PCS has implemented roaming agreements (page 59).  
Sprint PCS Ready LinkSM provides instant walkie-talkie-like  
communication between 2 or more Ready Link users (up to 6 on  
a group call page 109).  
SM  
Sprint PCS Vision provides wireless access to the Internet in  
digital mode (page 132).  
Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging provide quick and  
convenient text messaging capabilities (page 139).  
SMS Voice Messaging allows you to send voice messages to  
others using an email address or mobile phone number  
(page 127).  
SM  
Sprint PCS Voice Command lets you dial phone numbers by  
speaking someone’s name or the digits in their phone number  
(page 153).  
Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can be  
downloaded to your phone to make your Sprint PCS Vision  
Phone as unique as you are (page 140).  
The built-in organizer lets you schedule alerts to remind you of  
important events (page 88).  
Sprint PCS Ready Link stores up to 200 personal and 200  
Sprint PCS company contacts (page 109) and your contacts allow  
you to store 299 regular phone numbers (page 83).  
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Turning Your Phone On and Off  
Turning Your Phone On  
To turn your phone on:  
Press  
.
Once your phone is On, it displays “Looking for Service” 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).  
The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you  
are in an area where there is no signal.  
Tip:  
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).  
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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger  
Battery Capacity  
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion  
(Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is  
fully drained. It provides up to 3 hours of continuous digital talk  
time (up to 1.7 hours in analog) or up to 2.5 days of continuous  
digital standby time (up to 18 hours in analog) with Sprint PCS  
Ready Link enabled, or up to 9 days continuous digital standby time  
with Sprint PCS Ready Link disabled.  
The optional extended battery provides up to 5.2 hours of  
continuous digital talk time (up to 2.7 hours in analog) or up to 4  
days of continuous digital standby time (up to 26 hours in analog)  
with Sprint PCS Ready Link enabled, or up to 14 days continuous  
digital standby time with Sprint PCS Ready Link disabled.  
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks.  
When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the  
phone sounds an audible alert and then powers down.  
Extended backlight settings in excess of the default setting (8 sec),  
searching for service, vibrate mode, and browser use affect the  
battery’s talk and standby times.  
Note:  
Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the  
battery before it runs out of power.  
Tip:  
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Installing the Battery  
To install the Li-Ion battery:  
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone at  
an angle, making sure the plastic tab on the bottom of the  
battery is inserted into the matching slot in the phone.  
2. Press down until the battery snaps into place.  
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.  
2. Push the battery release latch up completely.  
3. Using the side tabs, pull the top of the battery away from the  
phone and remove.  
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Charging the Battery  
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone’s Li-Ion 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 upper-right corner of your phone’s display  
screen. If the battery charge is getting too low, the battery icon  
(
) blinks and the phone sounds a warning tone.  
Always use a Sprint approved desktop charger, travel adapter, or  
vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.  
Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone  
and void the warranty.  
Warning!  
Using the Travel Adapter  
To use the travel adapter provided with your phone:  
Plug the round end of the AC adapter into your phone and the  
other end into the electrical outlet.  
A red light on the phone lets you know the battery is  
charging.  
a yellow light on the phone indicates that there is a  
problem charging the battery.  
A green light indicates that the battery is at least  
90 percent charged.  
It takes approximately 4 hours to fully recharge a completely  
rundown battery. With the Sprint-approved Li-Ion battery,  
you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely  
run down.  
When the flip is open, an animated battery icon is displayed on the  
screen. When the flip is closed and the battery is completely  
charged, a green light is displayed continuously.  
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Displaying Your Phone Number  
Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS Vision  
Phone can remind you.  
To display your phone number:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Settings and press  
3. Press to access Phone Number. (Your phone number  
.
.
and Sprint PCS Vision User name information will be displayed.)  
You can also access your phone number by pressing Menu, selecting  
Note:  
, and then pressing  
for My Phone #.  
Contacts  
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  
you’re on your way to clear calls.  
and  
To make a call using your keypad:  
1. Make sure your phone is on.  
2. Enter a phone number. (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, press  
and then  
. See “Call  
Guard” on page 64.)  
4. Press  
or close the phone when you are finished.  
To redial your last outgoing call, press TALK twice.  
Tip:  
When making calls while roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS  
Network, always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).  
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You can also place calls from your Sprint PCS Phone by using  
SM  
Sprint PCS Voice Command (page 153), Speed Dialing numbers  
from your Contacts (page 29), and using your Call History listings  
(page 80).  
To speed dial a phone number from standby mode, press and hold the  
speed dial number. If the speed dial number is two digits, enter the first  
digit, then press and hold the second digit. (For information on setting up  
speed dial numbers, see “Assigning Speed Dial Numbers” on page 86.)  
(This feature will not work when you are roaming off the Sprint  
Nationwide PCS Network; when roaming you must dial using eleven  
digits [1 + the area code + the seven-digit phone number.])  
Tip:  
Answering Calls  
To answer an incoming call:  
1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming  
calls go to voicemail.)  
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. See “Call  
Answer Mode” on page 49 for more information.)  
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the  
following ways:  
The phone rings or vibrates (unless set to Silence All).  
The LED flashes.  
The backlight illuminates.  
The screen displays an incoming call message.  
If the incoming call is from a number stored in contacts, the entry  
name is displayed. The caller’s phone number may also be displayed,  
if available.  
The following options are also available:  
Press  
to quiet the ringer.  
Press and hold the volume key to send the incoming call to your  
voicemail box or press once to silence the ringer.  
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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 Sprint Nationwide  
PCS Network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming  
Experience for more information about roaming.  
To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled:  
Press  
to answer the incoming call and then  
to  
acknowledge roaming. (See “Call Guard” on page 64 for  
additional information.)  
When your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to voicemail.  
Note:  
Ending a Call  
To disconnect a call when you are finished:  
Close the phone or press  
.
Missed Call Notification  
When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is  
displayed on your screen.  
To display the Missed Call entry:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Call History and press  
3. Press for Missed Calls.  
4. Highlight the entry and press  
press .)  
.
.
. (To dial the phone number,  
Calling Emergency Numbers  
You can place calls to 911 (dial  
and press  
), even if  
your phone is locked or your account is restricted.  
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In-Call Options  
Select actions by pressing  
during a call. A list of features is  
displayed that allows you to perform different actions during the  
course of a call. The following options are available: (To select an  
option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the  
option and press  
.)  
(1) Call History checks your call log for Outgoing, Incoming,  
Missed, and Recent calls. You can also erase the logs from this  
menu.  
(2) Contacts accesses the Phone Book menu options.  
(3) 3-Way Call allows you to talk to two different people at the  
same time. (For more information, see "Making a Three-Way Call"  
(4) Messaging allows you to check for voicemail and  
notifications.  
(5) Voice Memo allows you to record the current conversation. (For  
more information, see "Recording Voice Memos" on page 106.)  
(6) Tools accesses the Tools menu options.  
(7) Phone Info displays the following menu:  
(1) Phone Number  
(2) Icon Glossary  
(3) Version  
(4) Advanced  
End-of-Call Options  
After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is  
not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call  
is displayed. Press  
to add the new number to your Contacts. (See  
below for more information on “Saving a Phone Number.”)  
The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as  
No ID or Restricted.  
Note:  
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Saving a Phone Number  
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone can store up to 299 Contact numbers.  
Contact entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers, and  
each entry’s name can contain up to 20 characters. (For more  
information, see Section 2G: Using Contacts on page 83.)  
To save a number from standby mode:  
1. Enter a phone number and press  
2. Press again for Add New Entry.  
— or—  
Highlight an existing entry and press  
.
to launch the Find  
screen. Locate the desired contact and add the additional  
number to the selected entry.  
3. Use your navigation key to select a label (Home, Work, Mobile,  
Pager, Fax, or No Label) and press  
4. If adding a new entry, enter a name for the entry using the numeric  
keys. Press to select the desired entry method (T9 (English),  
Alpha, Symbol, and Number. See "Entering Text" on page 30.)  
.
5. When finished entering the name, press  
to return to the  
contact entry.  
6. Press  
for Done to save the entry.  
Finding a Phone Number  
This feature allows you to search for phone numbers saved in your  
contacts by entering the last digits of the phone number. When  
searching, you must enter the digits in sequential order starting from  
the last number. For example; if you have a number saved as  
“555-555-1234”, you can enter “1234” and a match will be found. If  
you enter “5551”, no match will be found since the numbers are not  
the last digits.  
To find a phone number:  
1. Enter one to four numbers of the last four digits of a phone  
number, press  
, and select Find. (A list of possible matches is  
displayed.)  
2. Use your navigation key to display the desired entry.  
3. To dial the number, highlight it and press for Call.  
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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-Second Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after  
two seconds.  
You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine 2-second  
and hard pauses.  
Note:  
To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:  
1. Enter a phone number from standby mode.  
2. Press  
and select Hard pause or 2-sec pause. Hard pauses are  
displayed as a “P” and 2-second pauses as a “T”.  
3. Enter additional numbers.  
4. Press  
— or—  
to dial the number.  
Press  
and select Save to save the number in your internal  
Contacts.  
When dialing a number with a hard pause, press TALK to send the next  
set of numbers.  
Note:  
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Abbreviated Dialing  
Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five or six-digit prefix  
for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is on,  
you can enter the last four digits of any phone number that matches  
the five or six digit prefix, and the number is dialed using the prefix  
numbers with only the last four or five digits entered.  
To set up abbreviated dialing:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
for Others.  
for Abbrev. Dial.  
up or down to select On and press  
.
6. Input the five or six digit prefix and press  
to Save.  
Making an Abbreviated Dial Call  
To make a call:  
1. Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone number.  
If there is a Contact entry that matches the last four or five digits, a list is  
displayed which allows you to select the desired number to call.  
Note:  
2. Press  
to make the call.  
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Dialing From Contacts  
To dial directly from a Contact entry:  
1. Press  
to display your Contacts Find menu.  
2. Enter the first few letters of the Contact name using the  
numeric keypad.  
3. The matching contact is automatically highlighted.  
4. Press  
to make the call.  
If the desired entry contains more than one phone number, scroll up  
or down to highlight the number you wish to call and press TALK to make  
the call.  
Note:  
Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three-Touch  
Speed Dialing  
You can store up to 299 numbers in your phone’s speed dial  
memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a  
few buttons. With this feature, you can dial Speed Dial entries using  
one key press for locations 1-9, two key presses for locations 10-99  
or three key presses for locations 100-299.  
To use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 1-9:  
Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two  
seconds. (The display confirms that the number has been  
dialed when it shows “Calling...”.)  
To use Two-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 10-99:  
1. Press the first digit.  
2. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two seconds.  
(The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it  
shows “Calling...”.)  
To use Two-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 100-299:  
1. Press the first digit.  
2. Press the second digit.  
3. Press and hold the third digit for approximately two seconds.  
(The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it  
shows “Calling...”.)  
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Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming; when you are  
roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you must always dial  
using eleven digits (1 + area code + number).  
Note:  
Entering Text  
Selecting a Character Input Mode  
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone provides convenient ways to enter  
words, letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers whenever you  
are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contact  
entry or when sending Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messages).  
To change the character input mode:  
1. When you are prompted to enter text, press  
.
2. Select a character input mode:  
T9 (English) to enter characters using predictive  
T9 Text Input (see page 31).  
Alpha to enter characters by tapping the keypad  
(see page 32).  
Symbol to enter symbols (see page 33).  
Number to enter numbers (see page 33).  
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Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input  
T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your Sprint PCS Vision Phone by  
pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 (English) mode  
when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” above.)  
T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word  
database and creates a suitable word. (The word may change as you  
type.) If the word you want does not display after you have entered  
all the letters, press  
to scroll through additional word  
selections. To accept a word and insert a space, press  
.
If you make a mistake, press to erase a single character. Press  
to delete an entire entry.  
and hold  
To enter text using T9:  
1. From the text entry screen (for example, a new event in  
scheduler), press and select T9 (English).  
2. Use your keypad to enter the new event. (For example, to  
enter “Meeting”, press  
once,  
twice,  
once,  
once, once, and  
once.)  
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Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad  
To enter characters by tapping the keypad, select the Alpha mode  
(see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 30). Press the  
corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.  
By default, the first letter of the first word is capitalized and  
following letters are lowercase.  
To enter text using Alpha:  
1. From a text entry screen (for example, a contact entry), press  
and select Alpha.  
2. Use your keypad to enter the contact's name. (For example, to  
enter “Bill”, press  
twice,  
three times,  
three times  
and, press  
once to advance the cursor, and  
three  
times again.)  
Characters scroll in the following order:  
. , @ 1 ? ! * # /  
A B C 2  
D E F 3  
G H I 4  
J K L 5  
M N O 6  
P Q R S 7  
T U V 8  
W X Y Z 9  
0
Space  
Shift  
After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the  
next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a  
different key.  
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Entering Numbers and Symbols  
To enter numbers:  
Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See  
“Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 30.)  
To enter symbols:  
Select the Symbol mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input  
Mode” on page 30.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate  
key indicated on the display.  
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Section 2B  
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings  
In This Section  
Sound Settings  
Display Settings  
Location Settings  
Airplane Mode  
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service  
Phone Setup Options  
Using the menu options available on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you  
can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want  
it to. This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings  
to best suit your needs. Take a few moments to review these options  
and to adjust or add settings that are right for you.  
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Sound Settings  
Ringer Types  
Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can  
assign ringer types to individual contact entries, types of calls,  
Scheduler entries, and types of messages.  
Single Tones are non-polyphonic traditional style ring tones.  
Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types.  
Melodies includes a variety of standard musical melodies.  
Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your phone.  
(See “Downloading Ringers, Screen Savers and Games” on page  
140 and “Ringers” on page 144.)  
Vibrate alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others.  
To select vibrate mode, press the volume key down while your  
phone is in idle mode until Vibrate is selected.  
Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls  
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone provides a variety of ringer options  
that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings. These  
options allow you to identify incoming calls by the ring.  
To select a ringer type for voice calls:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
for Sounds.  
for Ringer Type.  
for Voice Calls.  
for With Caller ID or  
for No Caller ID.  
7. Press the navigation button left or right to select Single Tones,  
Ring Tones, Melodies, or Downloaded ringers and press  
down for Ringer.  
8. Press  
left or right to select the desired Ringer.  
9. Press  
to Save and exit.  
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To access the phone’s main menu, press (Menu) from standby mode.  
Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation  
key and pressing OK, or you can press the number corresponding to the  
menu item on your keypad.  
Note:  
Selecting Ringer Types for Messages  
To select a ringer type for messages:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
7. Press  
for Sounds.  
for Ringer Type.  
for Messages.  
for Voicemail or  
for Text Message.  
left or right to select Single Tones, Ring Tones,  
down  
Melodies, or Downloaded ringers and press  
for Ringer.  
8. Press  
9. Press  
left or right to select the desired Ringer.  
to Save and exit.  
Selecting Ringer Types for Sprint PCS Ready Link  
To select a ringer type for Sprint PCS Ready Link:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
7. Press  
for Sounds.  
for Ringer Type.  
for Ready Link.  
up or down to select Default, or Sound1- 6.  
to Save and exit.  
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Selecting Ringer Types for Scheduled Alerts  
To select a ringer type for scheduled alerts:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
for Sounds.  
for Ringer Type.  
for Schedule.  
6. Press the navigation button left or right to select Single Tones,  
Ring Tones, Melodies, or Downloaded ringers and press  
down for Ringer.  
7. Press  
left or right to select the desired Ringer.  
8. Press  
to Save and exit.  
Selecting Ringer Type for Roam Ringer  
To select a ringer type for incoming roam calls:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
for Sounds.  
for Ringer Type.  
for Roam Ringer.  
6. Select Normal or Distinctive and press  
.
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Key Tone Level  
Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible  
tones accompanying a key press.  
There are three different tones available:  
Normal - Normal key beeps are heard when a button is pressed.  
Piano - Piano polyphonic tones are heard when a key is pressed.  
Beep - Polyphonic beep tones are heard when you press a key.  
To select a key tone:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
7. Press  
for Sounds.  
for Key Tone.  
for Tone Type.  
up or down to select the desired tone type.  
to Save.  
Key Tone Volume  
To adjust the key tone volume:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
7. Press  
for Sounds.  
for Key Tone.  
for Tone Level.  
right to increase or left to decrease the volume.  
to Save.  
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Selecting Tone Length  
Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible  
tones accompanying a key press. Longer tone lengths may be better  
for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated  
systems.  
To select a key tone:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
for Sounds.  
4. Press  
for Tone Length.  
5. Select Short or Long and press  
.
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings  
You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and  
your environment.  
To adjust the ringer, key beep, or earpiece volume:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
for Sounds.  
for Ringer Volume.  
for Calls,  
for Messages, or  
for Alarms.  
left or right until the desired volume level  
is selected.  
7. Press  
to Save and exit.  
You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece  
volume during a call) by using the volume key on the side of your phone.  
Tip:  
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Alert Notification  
Your Sprint PCS Phone can alert you with an audible tone when you  
change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, or when a  
call has been connected.  
The different actions available are:  
Minute Beep - An alert tone is sounded every minute that you are  
connected.  
Service - An alert tone is sounded when you come in or out of  
your coverage area.  
Connect - An alert tone is sounded when you are initially  
connected.  
Signal Fade Tone - An alert tone is sounded when the signal fades  
and the connection is lost.  
Power On/Off - An alert tone is sounded when your phone is  
powered On or Off.  
R-Link Missed - An alert is sounded when a Ready Link call was  
missed.  
To enable or disable alert sounds:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
.
3. Press  
for Sounds.  
4. Press  
for Alerts.  
5. Press:  
for Minute Beep.  
for Service.  
for Connect.  
for Sig. Fade Tone.  
for Power On/Off.  
for R-Link Missed.  
6. Press  
up or down to select On or Off and press  
.
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Application Volume  
This setting allows you to control the default volume and vibrate  
settings in downloaded applications on your Sprint PCS Phone.  
When the application is opened, the default setting is enabled and  
you can adjust the volume setting by using the volume keys located  
on the side of the handset.  
To set the Application Volume:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
for Sounds.  
4. Press  
for App. Volume.  
5. Press:  
for Sound.  
for Vibrate.  
6. Press  
left or right to select a desired volume level or up/  
down to turn vibrate on or off.  
7. Press  
to save.  
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:  
Press and hold the volume key down in standby mode.  
(The screen will display “Silence All.”)  
To deactivate Silence All:  
Press the volume key up repeatedly to select a desired  
volume level.  
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Display Settings  
Changing the Text Greeting  
The text greeting can be up to fourteen characters and is displayed  
on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to display  
a custom greeting or you may display the phone's default greeting  
(“Sprint PCS”) on the screen.  
To display or change your custom greeting:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
for Display.  
4. Press  
for Greeting.  
5. Select Custom using the navigation key and press  
6. Press and hold to clear the existing greeting.  
.
7. Use the numeric keypad to enter a new custom greeting. (See  
8. Press  
To display “Sprint PCS” as your greeting:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Settings and press  
to Save and exit.  
.
.
3. Press  
for Display.  
4. Press  
for Greeting.  
5. Select Sprint PCS using the navigation key and press  
.
When you are in Sprint PCS Ready Link mode, "Ready Link" appears as  
the default greeting.  
Note:  
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Changing the Backlight Time Length  
The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and  
keypad are backlit after any key press is made.  
To change the backlight setting:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
for Display.  
4. Press for  
Backlight.  
5. Press  
for Main Display,  
for Keypad, or  
for  
Pwr Save Mode.  
6. Use  
to select a setting:  
Main Display - Flip open, 30 seconds, 15 seconds,  
8 seconds  
Keypad - Flip open, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, 8 seconds,  
or Off  
Pwr Save Mode - On or Off.  
7. Press  
to Save.  
Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times.  
Note:  
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Changing the Display Screen  
Your new Sprint PCS Vision Phone offers options for what you see  
on the display screen when in standby mode.  
To change the display images:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
6. Use  
for Display.  
for Screen Saver.  
for Main LCD or  
for External LCD.  
to select one of the following:  
Preset Image  
Downloads  
7. Press  
8. Press  
left or right to scroll through available images.  
to Save.  
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style  
Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to choose how the menu appears  
on your display screen.  
To select the display’s menu style:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
for Display.  
4. Press  
for Menu Style.  
5. Press  
up or down to select 3x3 Style or List Style and  
press  
.
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Location Settings  
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone is equipped with a Location feature  
for use in connection with location-based services that may be  
available in the future.  
The Location feature allows the network to detect your position.  
Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone  
except 911.  
Even if the Location feature is enabled, no service may use your location  
without your express permission.  
Note:  
To enable your phone’s Location feature:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
.
3. Press  
for Others.  
for Location. (A brief explanation will display. Use  
4. Press  
to scroll through to read the entire text.)  
5. Press  
6. Press  
up or down to select On or Off.  
to Save.  
When the Location feature is on, your phone’s standby screen will  
display the  
display.  
icon. When Location is turned off, the  
icon will  
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Airplane Mode  
Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features,  
such as Games, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an  
airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data  
is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send  
or receive any calls or access online information. All incoming calls  
will be sent directly to your voicemail box.  
To set your phone to Airplane Mode:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
for Others.  
4. Press  
for Airplane Mode. (A brief explanation of Airplane  
Mode will display.)  
5. Press  
to continue.  
6. Press  
up or down to select On or Off and press  
.
While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen will  
display “Phone off.”  
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TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service  
A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone), is a telecom-  
munications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of  
hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to  
communicate by telephone.  
Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check  
with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports  
digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY device will  
connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone's headset  
jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact  
your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.  
When establishing your Sprint PCS Service, please call Sprint  
Customer Service via the state Telecommunications Relay Service  
(TRS) by first dialing  
. Then provide the state  
TRS with this number: 866-727-4889.  
To turn TTY Mode on or off:  
1. Press  
. (A brief explanation of TTY  
Mode will display.)  
2. Press  
to continue.  
3. Press  
key up or down to select Enable TTY or Disable TTY  
and press  
.
In TTY Mode when your headset is plugged in, your phone will display  
the TTY access icon.  
Note:  
If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected  
to the headset jack may be impaired.  
911 Emergency Calling  
IMPORTANT  
NOTICE:  
Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by  
other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services  
(TRS), analog cellular, and land line communications. Wireless  
TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety  
answering points (PSAPs) rendering some communications  
unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related to TTY  
equipment or software used by PSAPs. This matter has been  
brought to the attention of the FCC, and the wireless industry and  
PSAP community are currently working to resolve this.  
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Phone Setup Options  
Shortcut  
Your phone offers you the option of assigning shortcut keys to  
favorite or often-used functions. Pressing the navigation key in the  
proper direction in standby mode will launch your personally  
designated shortcuts.  
To assign a shortcut key:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
for Launch Pad.  
4. Press  
for Up Key,  
for Down Key,  
for Left Key, or  
for Right Key.  
5. Press the navigation key up or down to select one of the  
following functions:  
Contacts  
Messaging  
Text Inbox  
Voice SMS Inbox  
Send Message  
Send Voice SMS  
Downloads  
Web  
Voice Service  
Voice Memo  
Scheduler  
Alarms  
Calculator  
Display  
Ringer Type  
6. Press  
to Save.  
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Call Answer Mode  
You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone,  
whether you want to be required to press  
key, or simply to open the phone.  
, to press any number  
To set call answer mode:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
for Others.  
for Call Answer and select one of the following:  
4. Press  
Any key  
Talk key  
Flip open  
5. Press  
to Save.  
Auto-Answer Mode  
You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls  
when connected to an optional hands-free car kit or headset.  
To set Auto-Answer mode:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
for Others.  
for Auto Answer.  
up or down to select Yes or No.  
to Save.  
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Display Language  
You can choose to display your Sprint PCS Phone’s on-screen menus  
in English or in Spanish.  
To assign a language for the phone’s display:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
for Others.  
for Language.  
up or down to select English or Español.  
to Save.  
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Section 2C  
Setting Your Phone’s Security  
In This Section  
Accessing the Security Menu  
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature  
Restricting Calls  
Using Special Numbers  
Erasing Contacts  
Erasing Downloads  
Resetting Your Phone  
SM  
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision  
By using the security settings on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you  
receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will  
familiarize you with your phone’s security settings. With several  
options available, you can customize your phone to meet your  
personal needs.  
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Accessing the Security Menu  
All of your phone’s security settings are available through the  
Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the  
Security menu.  
To access the Security menu:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Settings and press  
3. Press for Security.  
4. Enter your lock code. (The security menu is displayed.)  
.
.
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. If  
none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS  
(4727).  
Tip:  
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature  
Locking Your Phone  
When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or  
make calls to 911, Sprint Customer Service, or special numbers.  
To lock your phone:  
1. From the Security menu, press  
2. Highlight Lock Now and press  
To lock on power-up  
for Lock Phone.  
.
1. From the Security menu, press  
for Lock Phone.  
2. Using the navigation key, select On Power-Up and  
press  
.
Unlocking Your Phone  
To unlock your phone:  
1. Press  
.
2. Enter your lock code.  
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Changing the Lock Code  
To change your lock code:  
1. From the Security menu, press  
2. Enter your new lock code and press  
for Change Lock.  
.
3. Re-enter your new lock code and press  
.
Calling in Lock Mode  
You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in  
lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Using Special  
Numbers” on page 54.)  
To place an outgoing call in lock mode:  
To call an emergency number, special number, or Sprint  
Customer Service, enter the phone number and press  
.
Restricting Calls  
There may be occasions when you want to limit the numbers your  
phone can call. You can use the Restrict Calls setting to do just that.  
(The Restrict Calls setting does not apply to 911 or Sprint Customer  
Service.)  
You can select one of the following options:  
Allow all - Allows all calls to be made without any restrictions.  
(Default setting.)  
Contacts Only - Allows you to call only the entries saved in the  
contacts. You can receive incoming calls from anyone.  
Special# Only - Allows you to call only the three numbers stored  
in the Special# section in the Security menu. You can receive  
incoming calls from anyone.  
To restrict calls:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
for Others.  
for Restriction and enter your lock code using the  
4. Press  
keypad.  
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5. Press  
for Outgoing Call.  
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Allow All,  
Contacts Only, or Special# Only and press  
.
Using Special Numbers  
Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as  
being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special  
numbers even if your phone is locked.  
You can save three special numbers in addition to your Contact  
entries (the same number may be in both directories).  
To add or replace a special number:  
1. From the Security menu, press  
for Special #.  
2. Select entry one, two, or three and press  
.
3. Enter the number using the keypad.  
4. Press  
to Save.  
There are no Speed Dial options associated with special numbers.  
Note:  
Erasing Contacts  
You can quickly and easily erase all of your Contacts.  
To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts:  
1. From the Security menu, press  
for Erase Contacts.  
2. Press up to select Yes and press  
.
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Erasing Downloads  
This option deletes all saved downloaded content from the phone,  
including games, ringers, screen savers, and applications.  
To erase your downloads:  
1. From the Security menu, press  
2. Press up and select Yes.  
3. If you are certain you wish to erase all downloaded content,  
press  
for Erase Downloads.  
.
If you have assigned any downloaded content, such as ringers or screen  
savers, to phone tasks, erasing the content will return the tasks to their  
default settings.  
Note:  
Resetting Your Phone  
Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the  
ringer types and display settings. The Contacts, Call History,  
Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected.  
To reset your phone:  
1. From the Security menu, press  
for Reset Phone.  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
up and select Yes.  
.
up again to confirm and select Yes.  
to reset.  
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Locking Phone Services  
Locking Voice Calls  
With this feature active, you will not be able to make or receive  
voice calls except 911.  
To lock or unlock voice calls:  
1. From the security menu, press  
for Lock Services.  
2. Press  
for Voice.  
up or down to select Lock or Unlock and press  
3. Press  
.
.
.
Locking Sprint PCS Vision Services  
To lock or unlock Sprint PCS Vision services:  
1. From the security menu, press  
for Lock Services.  
2. Press  
for PCS Vision.  
3. Press  
up or down to select Lock or Unlock and press  
Locking Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls  
To lock or unlock Sprint PCS Ready Link calls:  
1. From the security menu, press  
for Lock Services.  
2. Press  
for Ready Link.  
3. Press  
up or down to select Lock or Unlock and press  
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SM  
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision  
Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services  
You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services without turning off your  
phone; however, you will not have access to all Vision services,  
including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid  
any charges associated with Vision services. While signed out, you can  
still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice  
services. You may enable Vision services again at any time.  
To disable Vision services:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
for PCS Vision.  
for Enable/Disable Vision.  
4. Press  
5. Read the Sprint PCS information message and press  
.
6. Select Disable Vision or Enable Vision and press  
to Save.  
When you have an active Ready Link connection, Sprint PCS Vision  
services cannot be disabled.  
Note:  
Net Guard  
The Net Guard option allows you to be prompted each time you  
connect to Vision services. When you access Vision, a screen is  
displayed with the following two choices:  
Connect  
Always Auto-Connect  
If you select Connect, you are connected to Vision services and you  
are prompted again the next time you sign in. If you select Always  
Auto-Connect, you are connected automatically each time you sign in  
to Vision services.  
To set Net Guard:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Settings and press  
3. Press for PCS Vision.  
.
.
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4. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
for Net Guard.  
up or down to select On or Off.  
to Save.  
Updating Your Sprint PCS Vision Profile  
The data profile keeps all your user name and login information  
which allows you to connect to Vision services. It may become  
necessary to update the profile to maintain peak efficiency.  
To update your profile:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
for PCS Vision.  
4. Press  
for Update Profile.  
Your phone will connect to the browser and update your Vision  
profile. When the update is finished, the idle screen is displayed.  
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Section 2D  
Controlling Your Roaming Experience  
In This Section  
Understanding Roaming  
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode  
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard  
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the  
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Your new dual-band/tri-mode  
Sprint PCS Vision Phone works anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide  
PCS Network and allows you to roam on other analog and 1900 and  
800 MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented roaming  
agreements with other carriers.  
This section explains how roaming works as well as special features that  
let you manage your roaming experience.  
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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.  
Roaming  
Indicator  
Analog Mode  
(AMPS)  
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network  
Other Digital Networks  
Analog Networks  
Analog Roam  
Remember, when you are using your phone off the Sprint Nationwide  
PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits  
(1 + area code + number).  
Tip:  
Unless your Service Plan includes roaming, you will pay a higher  
per-minute rate for roaming calls.  
Note:  
Roaming on Other Digital Networks  
When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call quality and  
security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls  
on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. However, you may not be  
able to access certain features, such as Sprint PCS Vision.  
Sprint PCS Ready Link Service is not available in roaming areas.  
Note:  
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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 Sprint PCS Vision and Sprint PCS Voice Command,  
will be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access  
voicemail. If you are accustomed to Sprint PCS Service, you may  
notice some of the following differences when using analog service:  
You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out, and  
dropped calls.  
Some features which are standard on the enhanced  
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, such as Call Waiting,  
Sprint PCS Vision, Sprint PCS Ready Link and direct international  
dialing, are unavailable.  
Though callers can leave voicemail messages while you are  
roaming, you may not receive notification until you return to the  
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. (See “Checking for Voicemail  
Messages While Roaming” on page 62.)  
There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and cloning)  
that exist with conventional analog services today.  
Your battery’s charge will deplete more quickly and you will  
need to recharge it more often when you use your phone for  
analog roaming.  
If you’re on a call when you leave the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network  
and enter an area where roaming is available (whether digital or  
analog), your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you  
think service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect  
to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.  
Note:  
When using your phone in analog mode, the phone may feel warm. This  
is normal for analog operation.  
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Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming  
When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you  
may not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages.  
Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically  
check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming  
service area for an extended period of time.  
To check your voicemail while roaming:  
1. Dial 1+area code+your Sprint PCS Phone Number.  
2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press  
.
3. Enter your pass code at the prompt and follow the voice  
prompts.  
When you return to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, voicemail  
notification will resume as normal.  
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Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode  
Your Sprint 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.  
To set your phone’s roam mode:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
for Roaming.  
4. Press  
for Set Mode.  
5. Select one of the options listed below and press  
.
Automatic: This setting seeks Sprint PCS Service. When  
service is unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate  
system.  
Roaming only: This setting forces the phone to seek an  
analog roaming system. The previous setting (Sprint or  
Automatic) is restored the next time the phone is turned on.  
Sprint: This setting allows you to access the enhanced Sprint  
Nationwide PCS Network only and prevents roaming on other  
networks.  
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Controlling Roaming Charges Using  
Call Guard  
Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off  
the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network: the on-screen roaming icon  
and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming  
charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a  
roaming call. (This additional step is not required when you make or  
receive calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.)  
To turn Call Guard on or off:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
for Roaming.  
4. Press  
for Call Guard.  
5. Highlight On or Off and press  
. (A message confirming your  
choice will display briefly.)  
Voice Dialing and Speed Dialing are not available when you are roaming  
with Call Guard enabled.  
Note:  
To place roaming calls with Call Guard on:  
1. From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit  
number and press  
. (You can also initiate a call from the  
Contacts, Call History, or Messaging.)  
2. A message is displayed indicating that roaming rate applies.  
Press  
To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:  
1. Press . (A message will appear notifying you that roaming  
charges will apply.)  
to place the call.  
2. Press  
to accept and answer the call.  
If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps  
to make and receive roaming calls, even if you have selected the  
Analog setting (see page 63).  
Reminder:  
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Section 2E  
Navigating Through Menus  
In This Section  
Menu Navigation  
Menu Structure  
Viewing the Menus  
Every function and feature of your Sprint PCS VisionSM Ready Link Phone  
RL-A760 by Samsung® can be accessed through an on-screen menu. This  
section is a road map to using your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. Please  
take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your  
phone easier to use.  
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Menu Navigation  
The navigation key on your Sprint PCS Vision 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 the navigation key up or  
down. If you are in a first-level menu, such as Settings, you may also  
navigate to the next or previous first-level menu by pressing the  
navigation key right or left.  
Menu Structure  
Selecting Menu Items  
As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted.  
Select any numbered option by simply pressing the corresponding  
number on the phone’s keypad. You may also select any item by  
highlighting it and pressing  
For example, if you want to view your last incoming call:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Call History and press  
3. Press for Incoming Calls.  
.
.
.
Backing Up Within a Menu  
To go to the previous menu:  
Press  
.
To return to standby mode:  
Press  
.
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Viewing the Menus  
Menu Diagram  
The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure:  
Call History  
1: Outgoing Calls  
2: Incoming Calls  
3: Missed Calls  
4: Erase History  
Contacts  
1: Find  
2: Add New Entry  
3: My Phone #  
4: Group Setting  
1: Family  
2: Friends  
3: Colleague  
4: VIPs  
5: Services  
1: Account Info  
2: Customer Svc  
3: Dir Assist  
Messaging  
1: Send Message  
1: Text Message  
2: VoiceSMS  
3: Email  
2: Text  
1: Inbox  
2: Outbox  
3: Drafts  
3: VoiceSMS  
4: Email  
5: Voicemail  
1: Call Voicemail  
2: Details  
3: Clear Envelope  
6: Settings  
1: Notification  
1: Message and Icon  
2: Icon only  
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2: Sending Options  
1: Priority  
1: Normal  
2: Urgent  
2: Call Back #  
1: None  
2: Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx)  
3: Other  
3: Preset Messages  
1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message.  
2: Call me  
3: Where are you?  
4: Can you pick up  
5: Meet me at  
6: Let’s get lunch.  
7: The meeting has been cancelled.  
8: I’ll be there at  
9: What time does it start?  
10: I love you!  
11: [Empty]  
12: [Empty]  
13: [Empty]  
14: [Empty]  
15: [Empty]  
16: [Empty]  
17: [Empty]  
18: [Empty]  
19: [Empty]  
20: [Empty]  
4: Edit Signature  
1: On  
2: Off  
5: Message Alerts  
1: Alert Volume  
2: Alert Type  
1: Voicemail  
2: Text Message  
3: Reminder  
1: Off  
2: Once  
3: Every 2 min  
6: Save in Outbox  
1: Yes  
2: No  
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7: Auto Erase  
1: Yes  
2: No  
8: VoiceSMS Option  
1: Speaker Phone  
1: On  
2: Off  
2: From Name  
Voice Memo  
1: Record  
2: Review  
Downloads  
1: Games  
1: Get New  
2: Tetris Demo  
3: Ms. PAC-MAN  
4: Solitaire Deluxe  
2: Ringers  
1: Get New  
2: Ringers Preview  
3: Screen Savers  
1: Get New  
4: Applications  
1: Get New  
2: The Weather Channel  
3: Real-rTV Trail  
4: MobiTV Trial  
Web  
Voice Service  
1: Launch VSuite  
2: Settings  
1: Digit Dialing  
1: Adapt Digits  
2: Reset Digits  
2: Sensitivity  
1: Commands  
2: Names  
3: Choice Lists  
1: Name Dialing  
1: Automatic  
2: Always On  
3: Always Off  
2: Digit Dialing  
1: Automatic  
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2: Always On  
3: Always Off  
3: Contacts  
1: Automatic  
2: Always On  
3: Always Off  
4: Sound  
1: Prompts  
1: On  
2: Off  
2: Digits  
1: On  
2: Off  
3: Names  
1: On  
2: Off  
4: Name Settings  
1: Speed  
2: Volume  
5: Voice Launch  
1: Talk Only  
2: Talk and Flip  
6: About  
Tools  
1: Today  
2: Scheduler  
3: Task List  
4: Memo Pad  
5: World Time  
6: Alarm Clock  
1: Alarm #1  
2: Alarm #2  
3: Alarm #3  
7: Calculator  
8: Countdown  
9: Set Time (displayed when there is no time information.)  
Settings  
1: Display  
1: Screen Saver  
1: Main LCD  
1: Preset Image  
1: Scenery  
2: Dog  
3: Color Balls  
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4: Bridge  
5: Kitty  
6: Golf  
7: Patterns  
8: Tea Time  
9: Launch Pad  
10: Digital Clock  
11: World Time  
12: Calendar  
13: Dual Clock  
14: Analog Clock  
2: Downloads  
2: External LCD  
1: Digital  
2: Analog 1 - 5  
2: Menu Style  
1: 3*3 style  
2: List style  
3: Incoming Call  
1: With Caller ID  
1: Default  
2: Downloads  
2: No Caller ID  
1: Default  
2: Downloads  
4: Greeting  
1: Sprint PCS  
2: Custom  
5: Backlight  
1: Main Display  
1: Flip Open  
2: 30 seconds  
3: 15 seconds  
4: 8 seconds  
2: Keypad  
1: Flip Open  
2: 30 seconds  
3: 15 seconds  
4: 8 seconds  
5: Off  
3: Pwr Save Mode  
1: On  
2: Off  
6: LCD Contrast  
1: Main LCD  
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1: Lowest  
2: Low  
3: Med  
4: High  
5: Highest  
2: External LCD  
1: Lowest  
2: Low  
3: Med  
4: High  
5: Highest  
7: Service Light  
1: On  
2: Off  
2: Sounds  
1: Ringer Volume  
1: Calls  
2: Messages  
3: Alarms  
2: Ringer Type  
1: Voice Calls  
1: With Caller ID  
2: No Caller ID  
2: Messages  
1: Voicemail  
2: Text Message  
3: Ready Link  
1: Default  
2: Sounds1-6  
4: Schedule  
5: Roam Ringer  
1: Normal  
2: Distinctive  
3: Alerts  
1: Minute Beep  
1: On  
2: Off  
2: Service  
1: On  
2: Off  
3: Connect  
1: On  
2: Off  
4: Sig. Fade Tone  
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1: On  
2: Off  
5: Power On/Off  
1: On  
2: Off  
6: R-Link Missed  
1: Off  
2: Once  
3: Repeat  
4: Continuous  
4: Key Tone  
1: Tone Type  
1: Normal  
2: Piano  
3: Beep  
2: Tone Level  
1: Silence All  
2: Level 1-8  
5: Tone Length  
1: Short  
2: Long  
6: App. Volume  
1: Sound  
2: Vibrate  
1: On  
2: Off  
3: PCS Vision  
1: Enable/Disable Vision  
2: Net Guard  
1: On  
2: Off  
3: Update Profile  
4: Ready Link  
1: Enable/Disable  
2: Restart Ready Link  
3: List Update  
4: R-Link Guard  
1: On  
2: Off  
5: Sounds  
1: Tones  
1: Default  
2: Sounds1-6  
2: Notifications  
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1: Off  
2: Once  
3: Repeat  
3: Missed Call Alert  
1: Off  
2: Once  
3: Repeat  
4: Continuous  
4: Help  
6: Speaker Phone  
1: On  
2: Off  
7: Default View  
1: Personal List  
2: Personal Groups  
8: Help  
5: Security  
1: Lock Phone  
1: Unlocked  
2: On Power-up  
3: Lock Now  
2: Change Lock  
3: Special #  
1: Empty  
2: Empty  
3: Empty  
4: Erase Contacts  
1: Yes  
2: No  
5: Erase Downloads  
1: Yes  
2: No  
6: Reset Phone  
1: Yes  
2: No  
7: Lock Services  
1: Voice: Unlocked/Locked  
2: PCS Vision: Unlocked/Locked  
3: Ready Link: Unlocked/Locked  
6: Roaming  
1: Set Mode  
1: Automatic  
2: Roaming only  
3: Sprint  
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2: Call Guard  
1: On  
2: Off  
7: Launch Pad  
1: Up Key  
1: Contacts  
2: Messaging  
3: Text Inbox  
4: VoiceSMS Inbox  
5: Send Message  
6: Send VoiceSMS  
7: Downloads  
8: Web  
9: Voice Service  
10: Voice Memo  
11: Scheduler  
12: Alarms  
13: Calculator  
14: Display  
15: Ringer Type  
2: Down Key  
1: Contacts  
2: Messaging  
3: Text Inbox  
4: VoiceSMS Inbox  
5: Send Message  
6: Send VoiceSMS  
7: Downloads  
8: Web  
9: Voice Service  
10: Voice Memo  
11: Scheduler  
12: Alarms  
13: Calculator  
14: Display  
15: Ringer Type  
3: Left Key  
1: Contacts  
2: Messaging  
3: Text Inbox  
4: VoiceSMS Inbox  
5: Send Message  
6: Send VoiceSMS  
7: Downloads  
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8: Web  
9: Voice Service  
10: Voice Memo  
11: Scheduler  
12: Alarms  
13: Calculator  
14: Display  
15: Ringer Type  
4: Right Key  
1: Contacts  
2: Messaging  
3: Text Inbox  
4: VoiceSMS Inbox  
5: Send Message  
6: Send VoiceSMS  
7: Downloads  
8: Web  
9: Voice Service  
10: Voice Memo  
11: Scheduler  
12: Alarms  
13: Calculator  
14: Display  
15: Ringer Type  
8: Others  
1: Abbrev. Dial  
1: On  
2: Off  
2: Contact Match  
1: On  
2: Off  
3: Restriction  
1: Outgoing Call  
1: Allow all  
2: Contacts only  
3: Special# only  
4: Call Answer  
1: Any Key  
2: Talk Key  
3: Flip Open  
5: Auto Answer (Car Kit/Headset)  
1: Yes  
2: No  
6: Language  
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1: English  
2: Español  
7: Airplane Mode  
1: On  
2: Off  
8: Location  
1: On  
2: Off  
9: Headset Mode  
1: Voice Call  
2: Ready Link  
3: Button Off  
10: Key Guard  
1: On  
2: Off  
9: Phone Info  
1: Phone Number  
2: Icon Glossary  
3: Version  
4: Advanced  
InUse Menu  
Press  
to display the following options:  
1: Call History  
2: Contacts  
3: 3-Way Call  
4: Messaging  
5: Voice Memo  
6: Tools  
7: Phone Info  
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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  
The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your  
Sprint PCS Vision Phone, and missed calls. This section guides you  
through accessing and making the most of your Call History.  
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Viewing History  
You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last  
20 phone numbers (or Contact entries) for calls you placed,  
accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and  
easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the  
beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the  
bottom of the list.  
Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and Contact  
entry name (if the phone number is in your Contacts). Duplicate  
calls (same number and type of call) may only appear once on the  
list.  
To view a Call History entry:  
1. Press  
for Menu.  
2. Highlight Call History and press  
.
3. Press  
display.)  
for Outgoing Calls. (The Outgoing Calls list will  
- or -  
Press  
for Incoming Calls. (The Incoming Calls list  
will display.)  
- or -  
Press  
for Missed Calls. (The Missed Calls list will display.)  
4. To view an entry, highlight it and press  
.
To access the phone’s main menu, press (Menu) from standby mode.  
Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation  
key and pressing OK, or you can press the number corresponding to the  
menu item on your keypad.  
Note:  
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Call History Options  
For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight  
a Call History entry and press  
date of the call. By pressing  
options:  
. This feature displays the time and  
, you can select from the following  
Call: Speaker  
Send Msg  
Save  
Prepend  
Erase  
Copy  
You can also view the next Call History entry by pressing the navigation  
key right or view the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left.  
Tip:  
Making a Call From Call History  
To place a call from Call History:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Call History and press  
3. Select Outgoing Calls , Incoming Calls  
Missed Calls  
for Menu.  
.
, or  
.
4. Highlight the entry you want to call and press  
or  
to  
call the number.  
You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No ID or  
Restricted.  
Note:  
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Saving a Contact From Call History  
Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 299 phone numbers. Contact  
entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers, and each  
contact name can contain up to 20 characters.  
To save a Contact from Call History:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Call History and press  
3. Highlight the desired entry in the Missed Calls, Outgoing Calls,  
or Incoming Calls and press  
4. Press to save the number.  
for Menu.  
.
.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the entry. (See  
After you have saved the number, the new Contact entry  
is displayed.  
You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls  
identified as No ID or Restricted.  
Note:  
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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  
prepending the number.  
To prepend a phone number from Call History:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Call History and press  
3. Highlight the desired entry in the Missed Calls, Outgoing Calls,  
for Menu.  
.
or Incoming Calls and press  
.
4. Select a phone number.  
5. Press  
6. Use the keypad to enter the desired numbers.  
7. Press or to call.  
to Prepend the number.  
Erasing Call History  
To erase Call History:  
1. Press  
for Menu.  
2. Highlight Call History and press  
.
3. Press  
for Erase History.  
4. Press  
for Outgoing Calls,  
for Incoming Calls,  
for  
Missed Calls, or  
for All Calls and press  
.
Use the navigation key to select either the Voice Call and Ready Link  
Call logs.  
Note:  
5. Press  
up to highlight Yes, and press  
.
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Section 2G  
Using Contacts  
In This Section  
Adding a New Contact Entry  
Finding Contact Entries  
Adding a Phone Number to a Contact  
Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number  
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers  
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry  
Dialing Sprint PCS Services  
Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with  
people and information, you’re ready to explore your phone’s more  
advanced features. This section explains how to use your phone’s  
Contacts and helps you make the most of your contacts and time when  
you are trying to connect with the important people in your life.  
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Adding a New Contact Entry  
Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 300 phone numbers. Contact  
entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers, and each  
entry’s name can contain up to 20 characters.  
To add a new entry:  
1. Enter a new phone number and press  
.
2. Press  
for Add New Entry.  
left or right to select the desired Label and press  
3. Press  
.
4. Enter the name using the keypad and press  
.
5. Press  
6. Press  
7. Press  
left or right to select the desired entry number.  
for Done to save.  
to return to the idle screen.  
Finding Contact Entries  
There are several ways to display your Contact entries: by name, by  
speed dial number, and by group. Follow the steps outlined in the  
sections below to display entries from the Phone Book menu.  
Finding Names  
To find Phone Book entries by name:  
1. From the idle screen, press  
2. Press left or right to search By Name, By Entry, or By Group.  
3. Once the desired option is highlighted, press down.  
for Contacts.  
4. Enter the first few letters or entry number to locate the desired  
entry.  
5. Scroll to highlight the name and press  
to make the call.  
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Finding Speed Dial Numbers  
To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations:  
1. From the idle screen, press  
for Contacts.  
2. Press  
to the right until By Entry is highlighted.  
3. Press  
down and enter the entry or speed dial  
location number.  
Finding Group Entries  
To find entries designated as part of a group:  
1. From the idle screen, press  
for Contacts.  
to the right until By Group is highlighted.  
down once to highlight the group selection. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
left or right to select the desired group.  
Contact entries can be found using the Find feature. The Find  
feature allows you to enter characters using the keypad to find  
contact entries or search by group listings.  
Adding a Phone Number to a Contact  
To add a phone number to an existing Contact:  
1. From the idle screen, press  
for Contacts.  
2. Highlight the desired entry and press  
.
3. Press  
for Edit.  
down until the desired label is selected.  
4. Press  
5. Enter the phone number using the keypad and press  
.
6. Press  
for Done to save.  
7. Press  
to return to the idle screen.  
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Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number  
To edit an entry’s phone number:  
1. From the idle screen, press  
for Contacts.  
2. Highlight the desired entry and press  
.
3. Press  
for Edit.  
4. Press  
up or down to select the desired number and  
press  
for Edit.  
5. Press and hold  
to erase the entire number or press once  
to erase just the last number.  
6. Enter the new number using the keypad and press  
.
7. Press  
for Done to save.  
8. Press  
to return to the idle screen.  
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers  
Your phone can store up to 299 phone numbers in speed dial  
locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial  
numbers, see “Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three Touch Speed  
Dialing” on page 29.  
Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new Contact  
entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry, or  
when you edit an existing number.  
To assign a Speed Dial number to a new phone number:  
1. From the idle screen, press  
2. Highlight the desired entry and press  
3. Press for Edit.  
for Contacts.  
.
4. Highlight Entry and press  
left or right to view available  
speed dial locations.  
5. Press  
to Save.  
to return to the idle screen.  
6. Press  
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Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry  
You can assign a ringer type to a Contact entry so you can identify  
the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 35.)  
To select a ringer type for an entry:  
1. From the idle screen, press  
for Contacts.  
2. Highlight the desired entry and press  
.
3. Press  
for Edit.  
4. Press  
down until Default Ringer is highlighted and press  
to edit.  
5. Press  
6. Press  
7. Press  
8. Press  
9. Press  
10. Press  
left or right to select the desired Ringer Category.  
down to highlight the Ringer field.  
left or right to listen to the available ringers.  
to select the desired ringer.  
for Done to save.  
to return to the idle screen.  
Dialing Sprint PCS Services  
Your Contacts are pre-programmed with contact numbers for various  
Sprint PCS Services.You must be in digital mode to access Sprint PCS  
Services.  
To dial a service:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Contacts and press  
3. Press for Services.  
Press for Account Info.  
for Menu.  
.
Press  
for Customer Service.  
Press  
for Dir Assist.  
4. Press  
.
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Section 2H  
Personal Organizer  
In This Section  
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler  
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock  
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad  
Using Your Phone’s Tools  
World Time  
Countdown  
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone is equipped with several personal  
information management features that help you manage your busy  
lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these features to turn your  
phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with  
your contacts, schedules, and commitments. It takes productivity to a  
whole new level.  
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Using Your Phone’s Scheduler  
Adding an Event to the Scheduler  
Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of  
important events.  
To add an event:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Tools and press  
.
3. Press  
for Scheduler.  
4. Press  
for Add New.  
5. Enter the event description using the keypad and  
press  
.
6. Enter the Start Time and Date using the keypad. (Press  
AM or for PM.)  
for  
7. Enter the End Time and Date using the keypad.  
8. Press left or right and select one of the following:  
No Alarm  
On Time  
10min before  
30min before  
1Hr before  
9. Press  
to Done to save.  
To access the phone’s main menu, press (Menu) from standby mode.  
Note:  
Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation  
key and pressing OK, or you can press the number corresponding to the  
menu item on your keypad.  
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Event Alerts  
There are several ways your Sprint PCS Phone alerts you of  
scheduled events:  
By playing the assigned ringer type.  
By illuminating the backlight.  
By flashing the LED.  
To select the ringer:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
7. Press  
8. Press  
9. Press  
for Sounds.  
for Ringer Type.  
for Schedule.  
left or right to select the desired ringer category.  
down to highlight the Ringer field.  
left or right to select the desired ringer or melody.  
to Save.  
Viewing Events  
To view your scheduled events:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Tools and press  
3. Press for Today. (A list of the events scheduled for the day  
are displayed.)  
.
.
4. If there are no existing events, the New Event screen is  
automatically displayed. If there are no existing events saved,  
press  
for Add New.  
Erasing a Day’s Events  
To erase a scheduled day’s events:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Tools and press  
3. Press for Today.  
.
.
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4. Press  
for Erase All.  
5. Press  
up to highlight Yes and press  
to confirm.  
Erasing Events  
To delete individual events:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Tools and press  
3. Press for Scheduler.  
4. Highlight the desired day of the event being deleted.  
5. Press to view.  
.
.
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired  
event.  
7. Press  
to Erase the event.  
8. Press  
up to highlight Yes and press  
to confirm.  
Erasing All Events  
To delete all scheduled events:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Tools and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
for Scheduler.  
for Erase All.  
up to highlight Yes and press  
to confirm.  
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Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock  
Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple  
alarm capabilities.  
To use the alarm clock:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Tools and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
for Alarm Clock.  
, or to select an Alarm.  
,
left or right and select On.  
6. Press  
down once and enter the alarm time.  
(Press  
for AM or  
for PM.)  
7. Press  
down once to select the desired ringer type. (Cycle  
through the ringers by pressing  
left or right.)  
8. Press  
down once to select the alarm frequency.  
left or right and select one of the following options:  
9. Press  
Daily  
Once  
Mon to Fri  
Sat & Sun  
10. Press  
to Save.  
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Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad  
Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a memo pad you can use to  
compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized.  
To compose a note:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Tools and press  
3. Press for Memo Pad.  
.
.
4. If there are no existing memos, the New Memo screen is  
automatically displayed. If there are no existing memos saved,  
press  
for Add New.  
5. Enter up to 64 characters in the memo and press  
to Save.  
To read a saved note:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Tools and press  
3. Press for Memo Pad.  
.
.
4. Highlight the desired memo and press  
to view.  
To delete saved notes:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Tools and press  
3. Press for Memo Pad.  
4. Highlight the desired memo using the navigation key and  
press for Erase.  
for Menu.  
.
5. Select Yes and press  
to confirm the deletion.  
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Using Your Phone’s Tools  
In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your  
Sprint PCS Vision Phone offers useful and entertaining tools.  
Playing Games  
To play a game on your Sprint PCS Phone:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Downloads and press  
.
3. Highlight Games and press  
.
4. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired  
game and press to play.  
You can also download games to your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.  
(See “Games” on page 142.)  
Note:  
Using the Calculator  
Your phone comes with a built-in calculator.  
To use the calculator:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Tools and press  
3. Press for Calculator  
4. Enter a number with the keypad. (Press  
point, to clear, and/or to make the number negative  
or positive.)  
.
.
to insert a decimal  
5. Use your navigation key to select a mathematical function:  
Left to Subtract  
Right to Add  
Up to Multiply  
Down to Divide  
6. Enter the next number using the keypad.  
7. Press  
to view the results.  
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World Time  
World Time displays what time it is in twenty-four different time  
zones around the world together with one or more major cities,  
states, regions, or countries in a time zone.  
To access world time:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Tools and press  
.
3. Press  
for World Time.  
4. Press  
left, right, up, or down to display the different time  
zones.  
5. Press  
to turn DST (Daylight Savings Time) On or Off.  
Countdown  
Countdown allows you to enter a future date and time into the  
phone and then see the amount of days, hours, and minutes until  
that time is reached.  
To set up a new countdown:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Tools and press  
3. Press for Countdown.  
.
.
4. If there are no existing countdowns, the New Countdown  
screen is automatically displayed. If there is already a  
countdown entered, press  
for Add New.  
5. Enter a name using the keypad and press  
.
6. Enter the Input time and date values and press  
to Save.  
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To view a countdown:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Tools and press  
.
.
3. Press  
for Countdown.  
4. Press  
up or down to highlight the desired countdown and  
press  
.
When viewing an existing countdown, press the navigation key left or  
right to cycle between the other countdown entries.  
Tip:  
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Section 2I  
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services  
In This Section  
Activating Voice Recognition  
Using the Voice Dial Command  
Using the Contacts Voice Command  
Managing Voice Memos  
Retrieving Phone Status Information  
Using the My Phone Number Command  
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using  
your voice, store voice reminders, check phone status, and record memos  
right on your phone. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on  
using voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos.  
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Activating Voice Recognition  
Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common  
functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training  
required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the  
pre-designated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone  
of voice to perform the desired function.  
To activate voice recognition:  
1. Press the navigation key left or press and hold  
. (The phone  
prompts you to say a voice command.)  
2. Wait for the beep and then say one of the following commands:  
Voice Dial  
Contacts  
Voice Memo  
Status  
My Phone #  
When it recognizes one of these commands, the phone launches the  
associated application. If the phone does not hear a command  
within approximately eight seconds, it will ask again. If it still does  
not hear a command, it will say “No match found”.  
If you want to use a different button to activate voice recognition,  
access the Launch Pad (page 48). On this menu, you can change button  
assignments, including the button used to launch "Voice Dial," which is  
the voice recognition application.  
Note:  
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Using the Voice Dial Command  
Voice Dial allows you to dial any valid 7 or 10 digit North American  
phone number by speaking the contact name or number naturally,  
without pausing between the digits.  
Using Name Dial  
For best results with Name Dial enter first and last names in your  
phone book, avoid using abbreviations, and make sure the names  
are spelled correctly. Name Dial automatically voice-activates every  
contact in your Phone Book without the need to record or “train”  
names before using them. With Name Dial you can dial any person  
in your Phone Book by saying that person's name.  
To place a call using Name Dial:  
1. Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding  
. (The  
phone prompts you for a command.)  
2. Say Voice Dial. (The phone prompts you to say a name or  
number clearly.)  
3. Say the full name of the person you want to call, exactly as it is  
entered in your Phone Book. (The phone plays the name  
through the earpiece and displays it on the screen.)  
If the Phone Book contains only one number for the name,  
the phone automatically dials that number.  
If the name that you spoke has more than one number  
associated with it, the phone displays the different  
locations (Home, Work, Mobile, Pager, Fax) and asks you  
which one to dial. Say one of the location names and the  
phone will dial the number for the location you specified.  
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Enabling/Disabling Name Dial Choice Lists  
You can customize whether the Name Dial feature displays a list of  
choices for names that sound alike, or brings up information for the  
first recognized name without displaying a choice list.  
To enable or disable choice lists for Name Dial:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Voice Services and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
for Settings.  
for Choice Lists.  
for Name Dialing.  
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Automatic,  
Always On or Always Off and press . (When choice lists are  
enabled for Name Dial, after you say the name, the phone will  
display one or more names on the screen and prompt you to  
confirm the name you spoke.)  
If the phone says, “Did you say,” followed by the correct  
name, say Yes.  
If the phone says, “Did You Say,” followed by an incorrect  
name, say No. The phone will prompt you with the next  
name, if there is one. If there are no more names, the  
phone will say “Sorry, No Match Found,” and will not place  
a call.  
You can also choose a name from the choice list manually. Use the  
Note:  
navigation key to highlight the name, and then press  
to select it.  
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Using Digit Dial  
Tips for using Digit Dial:  
Digit Dial works best in quieter environments.  
When saying a number, speak at a normal speed and say each  
digit clearly. There is no need to pause between digits.  
The phone recognizes the digits one, two, three, four, five, six,  
seven, eight, nine, zero, and “oh”. The phone does not recognize  
numbers such as “one eight hundred” for “1-800.” Instead, say  
“one-eight-zero-zero.”  
The phone recognizes only valid 7 or 10 digit North American  
phone numbers.  
If your phone does not usually recognize you correctly when you  
are using Voice Dial, try adapting Voice Dial to your voice, which  
can significantly improve accuracy for some speakers. (See  
To place a call using Digit Dial:  
1. Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding  
. (The  
phone prompts you for a command.)  
2. Say Voice Dial. (The phone prompts you to say the name or  
number.)  
3. Say a valid contact name or 7-10 digit North American phone  
number naturally and clearly.  
If desired, you can say the number "1" before the area code. This is not  
required; the call is made both ways.  
Note:  
4. If the phone asks you, “Did You Say,” followed by the correct  
number, say “Yes.” (You can also select the correct number  
from those displayed on the screen by pressing  
on the  
correct number. The phone will then dial the number.)  
5. If the phone asks you, “Did You Say,” followed by an incorrect  
number, say No. (If there are other alternatives, the phone will  
prompt you with the next one. You can also press the  
navigation key up or down to select the correct number from  
the Choice List, and then press  
to dial.)  
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In some cases, the phone might ask you to repeat a name or number.  
Make sure that the name is saved in your contacts and the number is a  
valid 7-10 digit North American phone number before saying the name  
or number again. If the name or number isn't valid, or if the phone still  
doesn't understand on the second try, it will not place the call.  
Note:  
Enabling/Disabling Voice Dial Choice Lists  
You can customize whether the Voice Dial feature displays the list of  
top voice recognition choices or automatically dials the first  
number, without displaying a choice list.  
To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Voice Services and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
for Settings.  
for Choice Lists.  
for Digit Dialing.  
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Automatic,  
Always On or Always Off and press  
.
Adapting Digit Dial  
Digit Dialing is speaker independent, which means that no training  
or adaptation is required. Some users with heavy accents or unusual  
voice characteristics may find difficulty in achieving high accuracy  
with speaker independent Digit Dialing, so the Adapt Digits feature  
allows users to dramatically improve the digit accuracy through  
adaptation. Users who get acceptable digit recognition accuracy will  
find no additional benefit to performing the Adapt Digit adaptation.  
After you adapt Digit Dial, your phone will be customized to your  
voice. Other people will not be able to use Digit Dial on your phone  
unless they reset the phone to factory defaults.  
ONLY adapt Digit Dial if the system is frequently mis-recognizing your  
speech. You can always restore the system to its original factory setting.  
Note:  
Adaptation involves recording several digit sequences to teach the  
system your voice. The adaptation process takes about 3 minutes.  
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Tips for adapting Digit Dial:  
Adapt digits in a quiet place.  
Make sure you wait for the beep before starting to speak.  
Speak clearly, but say each digit sequence naturally.  
If you make a mistake while recording a sequence of digits, or if  
there is an unexpected noise that spoils the recording, you can  
say or select No when the prompt asks, “Did the recording sound  
OK?” You will then be prompted to re-record the sequence.  
To adapt Digit Dial to your voice:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Voice Service and press  
.
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
for Settings.  
for Digit Dialing.  
for Adapt Digits. (The phone displays the first  
digit sequence.)  
6. When you are ready to start recording, press  
. (The phone  
prompts you to say the first sequence of digits.)  
7. Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal  
tone of voice. (The phone plays back your recording and asks  
you if the recording sounds “OK.”)  
If the recording sounds OK (no mistakes and no  
background noises), say Yes.  
If you need to re-record the digits to fix any problems, say  
No. (The phone then prompts you to say the digits again.)  
8. Wait for the beep, and then record the digits again. (Repeat this  
step until you are satisfied with the recording.)  
9. After confirming that the recording sounds OK, repeat the  
recording process with the next set of digits. (After six sets of  
digits, the phone will ask you whether you want to do more  
adaptation. Answer Yes.)  
10. Repeat steps 4-7 for another six sets of digits. (After the sixth  
set of digits, you will be half-way through the session and the  
phone will ask “More Adaptation?”)  
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11. Select OK to continue for six more sets of digits, or press  
for partial adaptation. When you are finished with a full  
session, you will reach a screen that reads, “Adaptation  
Complete.”  
It is recommended that you perform the complete adaptation of Digit Dial  
at least once to achieve the maximum benefit of this feature. If a partial  
adaptation is performed, you can always return later and resume the  
process from the half-way point.  
Note:  
Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation  
To erase any adaptation and reset Digit Dial to its original state:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Voice Services and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
for Settings.  
for Digit Dialing.  
for Reset Digits.  
up or down to select Yes and press  
.
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Enabling/Disabling Name Lookup Choice Lists  
You can customize whether the Name Lookup feature displays a list  
of choices for names that sound alike, or brings up information for  
the first recognized name without displaying a choice list.  
To enable or disable choice lists for Name Lookup:  
1. Press  
.
2. Highlight Voice Services and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
for Settings.  
for Choice Lists.  
for Contacts.  
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Automatic,  
Always On or Always Off and press . (When choice lists are  
enabled for Name Lookup, after you say the name, the phone  
will display one or more names on the screen and prompt you  
to confirm the name you spoke.)  
If the phone says, “Did You Say,” followed by the correct  
name, say Yes.  
If the phone says, “Did You Say,” followed by an incorrect  
name, say No. The phone then prompts you with the next  
name, if there is one. If there are no more names, the  
phone will say “Sorry, No Match Found.”  
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Managing Voice Memos  
You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to  
remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items.  
Recording Voice Memos  
To record a voice memo using Voice Services:  
1. Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding  
. (The  
phone will prompt you for a command.)  
2. Say Voice Memo. (The phone will prompt you to record after  
the beep.)  
3. Wait for the beep and then start speaking. (As it is recording,  
the phone displays a countdown timer that shows how many  
seconds are left for recording.)  
4. To pause the memo, press  
. (When a memo is paused, press  
again to resume recording.)  
5. To finish recording, press  
.
To record a conversation during a phone call:  
1. During a call, press  
for Voice Memo. (A one minute  
counter is displayed on the screen to indicating the amount of  
time a single voice memo can be recorded.)  
2. Press  
during the countdown to pause and restart  
the memo.  
3. Press  
for Done to end the recording prior to the countdown  
completion  
A total of 10 minutes in 10 separate memos can be recorded and saved.  
Individual memos can record up to 60 seconds of audio.  
Note:  
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Reviewing and Erasing Memos  
To play the voice memos you have recorded:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Voice Memo and press  
3. Press for Review. (The phone displays a list of saved  
memos, with the first one selected.)  
.
.
4. Select a memo and press  
.
or —  
Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to  
review. (The phone replays the memo.)  
To pause the memo during replay, press  
Press again to resume replaying the memo.  
To erase an individual memo:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Voice Memo and press  
3. Press for Review. (The phone displays a list of saved  
memos, with the first one selected.)  
4. Select the memo to erase.  
.
.
.
5. Press  
for Erase.  
6. Press  
up to select Yes and press  
.
To erase all voice memos:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Voice Memo and press  
.
.
3. Press  
for Review. (The phone displays a list of saved  
memos, with the first one selected.)  
4. Press  
for Erase All.  
5. Press  
up to select Yes and press  
.
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Retrieving Phone Status Information  
The voice recognition Status option gives you an update on your  
phone's service, signal strength, and battery level.  
To retrieve your phone's status information:  
1. Press and hold  
to activate voice recognition. (The phone  
prompts you to say a voice command.)  
2. Wait for the beep and say Status.  
(The following chart outlines the responses.)  
No Coverage - When handset is scanning.  
Coverage  
Sprint Coverage - Handset in on a non-roam system.  
Digital Roam - Handset is on a digital roam system.  
Analog Roam - Handset is on a analog roam system.  
High - Number of bars displayed is 4.  
Signal Strength  
Good - Number of bars displayed is 2/3.  
Low - Number of bars displayed is 0/1.  
No Signal - Handset is scanning for system.  
High - Number of bars displayed in the battery icon is 3.  
Battery Status  
Medium - Numberofbarsdisplayed inthebatteryicon is 2.  
Low - Number of bars displayed in the battery icon is 1.  
Empty - Low battery alert.  
Using the My Phone Number Command  
To retrieve your phone number:  
1. Press and hold  
to activate voice recognition. (The phone  
prompts you to say a voice command.)  
2. Wait for the beep and say My Phone Number.  
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Section 2J  
Using Sprint PCS Ready LinkSM  
In This Section  
Using Sprint PCS Ready Link  
Sprint PCS Ready Link on your RL-A760 by Samsung gives you the ability to  
talk to your family and friends using a walkie-talkie style of  
communication.  
It’s fun and as easy to use; just push a button, select a ready link  
contact from your contacts list, and speak into your phone.  
This section explains the features of the Sprint PCS Ready Link function  
on your Sprint PCS Phone.  
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Using Sprint PCS Ready Link  
Sprint PCS Ready Link allows you to enjoy quick, two-way, walkie-  
talkie-style” communication with your friends, family, and co-  
workers. You can make 1-to-1 or 1-to-many calls (up to 5 others on  
the same call) to any other Sprint PCS Ready Link user, anywhere on  
the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.  
Setting Sprint PCS Ready Link Mode  
1. Press  
to access the main menu.  
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
for Ready Link.  
4. Press  
for Enable/Disable.  
5. Select a setting and press  
. (The default setting  
is Disable.)  
Enable: Lets you make or receive Sprint PCS Ready Link calls  
any time your phone is not in use.  
Disable: Disables your phone’s Sprint PCS Ready Link  
service; you will not be able to make or receive Ready Link  
calls or access your Ready Link contacts list.  
Note: When you use Sprint PCS Ready Link service for the first  
time, you will be asked to activate Ready Link service. Press  
or  
(OK) to activate.  
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Managing Your Sprint PCS Ready Link Contact Lists  
Sprint PCS Ready Link has its own separate address book with two  
primary lists: the Personal List/Personal Groups, which contain your  
personal Ready Link contact/group names and numbers, and the  
Company List/Company Groups, which contain contacts/groups  
provided through your company. There are also lists for your  
outgoing, incoming, and missed Ready Link calls.  
Your Personal List/Personal Groups and your call lists may be  
maintained directly through your phone, or you may manage them  
online by signing on to www.sprintpcs.com. Changes made through  
your phone are automatically saved in your online directory.  
Your Company List/Company Groups will be downloaded through the  
Sprint PCS Ready Link server, and can only be created and  
maintained by an authorized administrator. When the lists are empty,  
Company List/Company Groups will not appear on the display.  
Adding a New Contact to Your Personal List  
To add contacts to your Personal List from your phone:  
1. From standby mode, press  
for R-Link or  
on the side of  
your phone to access the Sprint PCS Ready Link List.  
2. Highlight New Contact and press  
.
3. Enter a name for the new contact and press  
.
4. Highlight the R-Link Number field, and press  
.
5. Enter the contact’s 10-digit Sprint PCS Ready Link number (the  
same as their Sprint PCS Phone number), and press  
.
6. Press for Save to save to your Personal List.  
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Adding a New Group to Your Personal Group List  
1. From the Sprint PCS Ready Link List (see step 1 in “Adding a  
New Contact to Your Personal List”), press  
(Go To),  
highlight Personal Groups, and press  
2. Highlight New Group, and press  
3. Enter a Group Name and press  
.
.
4. Press  
5. To add contacts to the group, press  
option, and press  
for Next.  
for Add, select an  
.
New to add a new contact. (See previous page for details.)  
from Company to add a contact from your Company List (if  
applicable).  
from Personal to add a contact from your Personal List.  
6. Select the desired contact to add to the group and press  
for  
Pick to include the selected entry.  
7. Press  
for Done when you are finished selecting contacts.  
8. Press  
for Update to update your Personal Group List with  
the new group entry.  
Note: Sprint PCS Ready Link numbers must contain ten digits (area  
code + phone number). Your Sprint PCS Ready Link number is  
the same as your Sprint PCS Phone number.  
Note: You can create and edit individual and group entries for your  
Personal List online. Just go to  
and visit  
www.sprintpcs.com  
the Manage section to access your Sprint PCS Ready Link  
Personal List.  
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Editing a Contact in Your Personal List  
1. From standby mode, press  
for R-Link or  
to access the  
Sprint PCS Ready Link List.  
2. Highlight the desired entry and press  
for Options.  
3. Highlight Edit and press  
4. Highlight the field you want to edit (Name or R-Link Number).  
5. Edit the desired entry and press for Done.  
6. Press for Save to save your changes.  
Copying a Contact to Your Personal List  
.
1. From standby mode, press  
for R-Link or  
to access the  
Sprint PCS Ready Link List.  
2. Press  
Company Groups, Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, or Missed Calls),  
and press  
for Go To and highlight the desired list (Company List,  
.
3. Highlight the entry you want to copy (or highlight the Redial  
entry at the top of your screen) and press for Options.  
4. Highlight Copy to Contacts and press  
.
Note: Your Company Lists can only be set up and edited by an  
authorized administrator on the Sprint PCS Ready Link server.  
You cannot add or edit contacts/groups to your  
Company Lists.  
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Making and Receiving Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls  
Making a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call From Your Ready Link  
Contacts Lists  
1. From standby mode, press  
for R-Link or  
to access the  
Sprint PCS Ready Link List.  
2. Press  
Company Groups, Personal List, Personal Groups, Outgoing Calls,  
Incoming Calls, or Missed Calls), and press  
for Go To and highlight the desired list (Company List,  
.
3. Highlight the contact or group you want to call and press and  
hold to place the call and get the floor. (You will see R-Link  
calling... and Connecting... followed by “You have floor.” You can  
now begin speaking.)  
– or –  
Press and release  
to place the call. (The call will connect as  
described above, but “Floor is open.” will display on-screen and  
either you or your contact may press and hold  
floor and speak.)  
to take the  
Note: During a Ready Link call, the “floor” is the right to speak.  
When you see “Floor is open,” the first person to press the  
Ready Link button can speak (while holding the button). Only  
the person who has the floor can speak. The phone beeps if  
you press the Ready Link button when another contact has  
the floor.  
4. Continue holding  
as you speak. When you are finished  
speaking, release the Ready Link button to allow other contacts  
to speak. (When the other party takes the floor, you will see  
the speaker’s name and phone number and the text “has floor.”)  
5. When the call is finished, press  
to end the call.  
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Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call  
1. When a Ready Link call is received on your phone, you will  
hear an incoming Ready Link tone and you will see  
Call and  
the caller’s name and Sprint PCS Ready Link number on the  
screen. (You do not need to take any action to answer the call.)  
2. If the person placing the call has kept the floor (held the Ready  
Link button), you will see the contact name and Sprint PCS  
Ready Link number along with “has floor.”, and you will hear the  
caller speaking.  
3. 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.)  
4. When the call is finished, press  
to end the call.  
Note: When neither party has the floor during a Ready Link call,  
“Floor is open.” appears on the display. If no one takes the  
floor for 20 seconds, the Ready Link call ends automatically.  
Using Sprint PCS Ready Link With the Headset  
Ready Link supports full use of the headset included with your  
phone. When you are using the headset, you can control the  
functions using the turbo-button on the headset.  
Using the headset on a ready link call:  
1. With the headset plugged into your phone, press and hold the  
turbo-button on the headset to initiate the call.  
2. During the conversation press the turbo-button once quickly to  
take or release the floor.  
3. Press and hold to end the call.  
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Section 3  
Sprint PCS Service Features  
 
Section 3A  
Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics  
In This Section  
Using Voicemail  
Using SMS Text Messaging  
Using SMS Voice Messaging  
Using Caller ID  
Responding to Call Waiting  
Making a Three-Way Call  
Using Call Forwarding  
Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore  
the calling features that enhance your Sprint PCS Service. This section  
outlines your basic Sprint PCS Service features.  
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Using Voicemail  
Setting Up Your Voicemail  
All unanswered voice calls to your Sprint PCS Vision Phone are  
automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in  
use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your Sprint PCS  
Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your Sprint PCS Vision  
Phone is activated.  
To set up your voicemail:  
1. Press and hold  
.
2. Follow the system prompts to:  
Create your pass code.  
Record your greeting.  
Record your name announcement.  
Choose whether to activate One-Touch Message Access (a  
feature that lets you access messages simply by pressing  
and holding  
pass code).  
, bypassing the need for you to enter your  
The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas.  
Note:  
Voicemail Notification  
There are several ways your Sprint PCS Vision Phone alerts you of a  
new message:  
By displaying a message on the screen.  
By sounding the assigned ringer type.  
By the LED blinking red.  
By displaying  
at the top of your screen.  
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New Voicemail Message Alerts  
When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and  
prompts you to call your voicemail.  
To call your voicemail:  
Press and hold  
.
To display your Missed Log:  
1. Press for Menu.  
2. Highlight Call History and press  
.
3. Press  
for Missed Calls.  
When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you  
may not receive notification of new voicemail messages. It is  
recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing  
1 + area code + your Sprint PCS Phone Number. When your  
Important:  
voicemail answers, press ( ) and enter your pass code. You will be  
*
charged roaming rates when accessing voicemail while roaming off  
the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.  
Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, you  
are only notified of new messages when your phone is turned on and you  
are in a Sprint PCS Service Area.  
Note:  
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages  
You can review your messages directly from your Sprint PCS Vision  
Phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your Sprint  
PCS Vision Phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the  
menu keys.  
Using One-Touch Message Access  
Press and hold  
Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages  
1. Press for Menu.  
2. Highlight Messaging and press  
3. Press for Voicemail.  
. (Follow the system prompts.)  
.
You are charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your  
voicemail from your PCS Vision Phone.  
Note:  
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Using a Phone Other Than Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone to  
Access Messages  
1. Dial your Sprint PCS Phone Number.  
2. When your voicemail answers, press  
.
3. Enter your pass code.  
When you call into voicemail you first hear the header information (date,  
time, and sender information) for the message. To skip directly to the  
Tip:  
message, press  
during the header.  
Voicemail Button Guide  
Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to  
voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see  
“Voicemail Menu Key” on page 124.  
Date/Time Send Reply Advance  
Replay  
Erase  
Rewind  
Call Back  
Help  
Forward  
Save  
Cancel  
Skip  
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Voicemail Options  
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone offers several options for organizing  
and accessing your voicemail.  
Using Expert Mode  
Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box  
helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly by  
shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level.  
To turn Expert Mode on or off:  
1. Press and hold  
to access your voicemail. (If your voicemail  
box contains any new or saved messages, press  
to access  
the main voicemail menu.)  
2. Press  
to change your Personal Options, following the  
system prompts.  
3. Press  
for Expert Mode.  
4. Press  
to turn Expert Mode on or off.  
Setting Up Group Distribution Lists  
Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 members.  
1. Press and hold  
to access your voicemail. (If your voicemail  
box contains any new or saved messages, press  
the main voicemail menu.)  
to access  
2. Press  
to change your Personal Options, following the  
system prompts.  
3. Press  
for Administrative Options.  
for Group Distribution Lists.  
4. Press  
5. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete  
group lists.  
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Sprint PCS Callback  
Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting  
from voicemail.  
Press  
after listening to a message. (Once the call is  
complete, you’re returned to the voicemail main menu.)  
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message  
Record and send a voice message to other Sprint PCS  
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.  
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply  
Reply to a voice message received from any other Sprint PCS  
Voicemail user.  
1. After listening to a voice message, press  
.
2. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply.  
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding  
Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,to other  
Sprint PCS Voicemail users.  
1. After listening to a message, press  
.
2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number.  
3. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction and  
forward the voice message.  
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request  
Receive confirmation that your voice message has been listened to  
when you send, forward, or reply to other Sprint PCS users.  
1. After you have recorded a message, press  
to indicate you  
are satisfied with the message you recorded.  
2. Press  
to mark receipt requested.  
3. Press  
to send your voicemail message.  
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Continue Recording  
When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue  
recording even after you’ve stopped.  
Before pressing  
to indicate that 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.  
1. From the main voicemail menu, press  
for  
Personal Options.  
2. Press  
for Greetings.  
to record an Extended Absence Greeting.  
3. Press  
Clearing the Message Icon  
Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon  
after you have checked your voice and text messages.  
To clear the icon from the display screen:  
1. Press  
for Menu.  
2. Highlight Messaging and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
for Voicemail.  
for Clear Envelope.  
up to select Yes and press  
.
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Voicemail Menu Key  
Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your  
keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list  
outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure.  
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 pass code  
Autoplay  
Message Date & Time On/Off  
Change pass code  
Group Distribution List  
Return to Personal Options Menu  
Greetings  
Personal Greetings  
Name Announcement  
Extended Absence Greeting  
Return to Personal Options Menu  
Expert Mode (On/Off)  
Place a Call  
Disconnect  
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Using SMS Text Messaging  
With SMS Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone  
number to send instant text messages from your Sprint 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.  
In addition, SMS Text Messaging includes a variety of pre-set  
messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,” that make  
composing messages fast and easy. You can also customize your own  
pre-set messages (up to 100 characters) from your Sprint PCS Vision  
Phone or at www.sprintpcs.com.  
Composing SMS Text Messages  
To compose an SMS Text message:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Messaging and press  
3. Press for Send Message.  
4. Select Text Message and press  
5. Enter the mobile number or email address of the individual(s)  
and press . When finished entering all numbers or Email  
Addresses, press for Next.  
for Menu.  
.
.
6. Compose your message using the keypad and press  
for Next.  
7. Press  
to Send.  
You can also check the Urgent option to send the message with an  
urgent status.  
Note:  
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Accessing SMS Text Messages  
There are two options associated with SMS Text messages that are  
used to configure how the message is displayed or not displayed.  
These options are:  
Message and Icon - Displays the message icon and a pop-up  
of the message on-screen.  
Icon Only - Displays only the message icon on-screen.  
To read an SMS Text message:  
1. Depending on the setting, the message will be displayed on-  
screen. If not, then you must access the message through the  
Messaging menu.  
2. If there is a URL in the text body, left soft key will display  
Reply”. “Go” will appear in the sub menu.  
3. Scroll to the new short mail message and press  
.
The Sprint PCS Phone Number of the person who sent you a text  
message is displayed before the message text. If the sender is on your  
short list, their nickname will appear instead of their number.  
Note:  
To reply to an SMS Text message:  
1. While the message is open, press  
for Reply.  
2. Compose your reply using the keypad and press  
for Next.  
Select the desired character input method by pressing  
.
3. Review your reply and press to Send.  
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Using SMS Voice Messaging  
With SMS Voice Messaging, you can quickly and easily send a voice  
message to another SMS-enabled Sprint PCS Phone or working email  
address without actually making a phone call. It’s as quick as  
sending a text message and leaving a voicemail. Just record your  
message and send it directly to the recipient’s phone messaging  
inbox.  
Sending SMS Voice Messages  
To compose an SMS Voice message:  
1. Press  
for Menu.  
2. Highlight Messaging and press  
.
3. Press  
for Send Message.  
4. Press  
for VoiceSMS.  
5. Enter the mobile number or email address of the recipient(s)  
and press . (You may include up to ten recipients per  
message.) When finished entering all numbers or email  
addresses, press for Next.  
6. Record up to a two minute message by speaking into your  
phone in a clear voice. When finished, press for Done.  
7. Press for Send or for the following options:  
Send: sends the message to the intended recipient.  
Review: allows you to listen to the message to make sure  
the recording is correct.  
Re-record: allows you to record the message again.  
Append: allows you to add additional information to the  
recording.  
Cancel Msg: cancels the message.  
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Accessing SMS Voice Messages  
To listen to an SMS Voice message:  
1. Depending on the setting, the message may be displayed on-  
screen. If not, then you must access the message through the  
Messaging menu.  
2. Scroll to the new voice mail message and press  
.
To reply to an SMS Voice message:  
1. While the message is selected, press  
for Reply.  
2. Record your reply at the tone and press  
for Done.  
3. Press  
to review your reply or press  
to Send.  
To Erase an SMS Voice Message:  
1. With the message selected, press  
for Erase.  
2. Press  
up or down to select Erase This or Erase All and  
press  
.
SMS Voice Messages Outbox  
The SMS Voice Messages Outbox contains queued voice messages  
that have not been sent. The messages are sent when a data  
connection is available.  
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Using Caller ID  
Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the  
phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not  
want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these  
easy steps.  
To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific  
outgoing call:  
1. Press  
2. Enter the number you want to call.  
3. Press  
.
.
To permanently block your number, call Sprint Customer Service.  
Responding to Call Waiting  
When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by  
sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another  
call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is  
available and you are in digital mode).  
To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:  
Press  
. (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the  
second call.)  
To switch back to the first caller:  
Press again.  
For those calls where you don’t want to be interrupted, you can  
Tip:  
temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing 7 0 before placing your  
call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the call.  
*
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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. Once you have established the connection, press  
for  
3-Way Call.  
3. Dial the second number and press  
for Talk.  
4. When you’re connected to the second party, press  
again to  
begin your three-way call.  
If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and  
the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are  
the first to hang up, all three callers are disconnected.  
You can also begin a Three-Way Call by displaying a phone number  
stored in your Contacts, Call History, or Messaging. To call the third  
party, press TALK.  
Tip:  
Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling are not available while roaming off  
the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.  
Note:  
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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. Press  
.
2. Enter the area code and phone number to which your future  
calls should be forwarded.  
3. Press  
. (You will see a message and hear a tone to confirm  
the activation of Call Forwarding.)  
To deactivate Call Forwarding:  
1. Press  
.
2. Press  
. (You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.)  
You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded.  
Note:  
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Section 3B  
Sprint PCS VisionSM  
In This Section  
Sprint PCS Vision  
 Accessing Screen Savers  
Understanding Messaging  
Downloading Content  
Accessing Games  
 Exploring the Web  
 Sprint PCS Vision FAQs  
Accessing Ringers  
SM  
Sprint PCS Vision brings you clarity you can see and hear with advanced  
multimedia services. These features, including messaging, games,  
downloadable ringers and screen savers, and Web access, are easy to  
learn and use. The rich, colorful graphic experience is visually  
comparable to your home or office computer. Clearly, it’s a whole new  
way to look at wireless.  
This section introduces these advanced services and walks you through  
the necessary steps to start taking advantage of Sprint PCS Vision.  
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Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision  
With your Sprint PCS Vision Phone and Sprint PCS Service, you are  
ready to start enjoying the advantages of Sprint PCS Vision. This  
section will help you learn the basics of using your Vision services,  
including managing your User Name, launching a Vision connection,  
and navigating the Web with your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.  
Your User Name  
When you buy a Sprint PCS Vision Phone and sign up for service,  
you're automatically assigned a User Name. A User Name is typically  
based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com.”  
For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Vision services  
might have [email protected] as his User Name. If you want a  
particular User Name, you can visit www.sprintpcs.com and get the  
name you want – as long as nobody else has it.  
When you use Vision services, your User Name is submitted to  
identify you to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. The User Name  
is also useful as an address for Sprint PCS Mail, as a way to  
personalize Web services, and as an online virtual identity.  
Your User Name will be automatically programmed into your  
Sprint PCS Vision Phone. You don't have to enter it.  
Finding Your User Name  
If you aren't sure what your Sprint PCS Vision User Name is, you can  
easily find it online or on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.  
To find your User Name:  
At www.sprintpcs.com. Sign on to your account using your  
Sprint PCS Phone Number and Password. Click on My Personal  
Information and PCS Vision User Name to display your  
user name.  
On your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. You can find your User Name  
under the Phone Info option in your phone's Settings menu.  
To access the phone’s main menu, press (Menu) from standby mode.  
Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation  
key and pressing OK, or you can press the number corresponding to the  
menu item on your keypad.  
Note:  
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Launching a Vision Connection  
To launch a Vision connection:  
1. Press  
for Menu.  
2. Highlight Web and press  
. (Your Vision connection will  
launch and the Sprint PCS Vision home page will display.)  
The Vision Home Page  
When Sprint PCS Ready Link is enabled, a message is displayed on-screen  
prior to connection. It warns you that Ready Link calls will not be received  
during the Sprint PCS Vision session.  
Note:  
While connecting, the following will appear on the screen:  
Internet - Connecting....  
If you had a previous Sprint PCS Vision connection, the last page  
you visited (for example, Messaging or ESPN Top News) will display  
when you launch your browser. When this occurs, you may not see  
the “Connecting...” message when you launch the session. Though  
the browser is open, you are not currently in an active data session -  
that is, no data is being sent or received. As soon as you navigate to  
another page, the active session will launch and you will see the  
“Connecting...” message.  
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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. Press  
for Menu.  
2. Highlight Settings and press  
.
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
6. Press  
for PCS Vision.  
for Net Guard.  
up or down to select On or Off.  
to Save.  
When enabled, the Net Guard appears only once per session. The Net Guard  
does not appear if the phone is merely re-connecting due to a time-out.  
Note:  
Vision Connection Status and Indicators  
Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your  
Vision connection through indicators which appear at the top of the  
screen. The following symbols are used:  
Your Vision connection is active (data is being transferred); the  
transmit/receive symbol will blink to indicate data  
transmission. Incoming voice calls go directly to voicemail;  
outgoing voice calls can be made, but the Vision connection  
will terminate.  
Your Vision connection is dormant (no data is being sent  
or received). Though not currently active, when dormant the  
phone can restart an active connection quickly; voice calls can  
be made and received.  
Your phone is not currently able to access Vision service  
features.  
If no indicator appears, your phone does not have a current  
Vision connection. To launch a connection, see “Launching a Vision  
Connection” on page 134.  
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Navigating the Web  
Navigating through menus and Websites during a Vision session is  
easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for  
getting around:  
Softkeys  
During a Vision session, the bottom line of your phone's display  
contains one or more softkeys. These keys are shortcut controls for  
navigating around the Web, and they correspond to the  
buttons directly below the phone’s display screen.  
and  
Depending on which Websites you visit, the labels on the softkeys may  
change to indicate their function.  
Tip:  
To use softkeys:  
Press the desired softkey button. (If an additional pop-up menu  
appears when you press the softkey button, select the menu  
items using your keypad [if they’re numbered] or by  
highlighting the option and pressing  
.)  
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Scrolling  
As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to scroll up  
and down to see everything on some Websites.  
To scroll line by line through Websites:  
Press  
up and down.  
To scroll page by page through Websites:  
Press the volume buttons on the side of the phone.  
Selecting  
Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start  
navigating the Web.  
To select on-screen items:  
Use  
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 “OK.”  
Tip:  
If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad (number  
keys) to select an item. (The tenth item in a numbered list may be  
selected by pressing the 0 key on your phone’s keypad, even though the  
number 0 doesn’t appear on the screen.)  
Links, which appear as underlined text, allow you to jump to  
different Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone  
calls.  
To select links:  
Highlight the link and select the appropriate softkey.  
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Going Back  
To go back one page:  
Press the  
key on your phone.  
The  
key is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) when  
Note:  
you are entering text.  
Going Home  
To return to the Vision home page from any other Web page:  
Press  
.
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Sprint PCS Messaging  
Accessing Messaging  
Now you can send and receive emails and text messages and  
participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your Sprint PCS  
Vision Phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends,  
family, and co-workers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Sprint  
Nationwide PCS Network.  
Message Types  
There are many types of text messaging available on your phone.  
These include SMS Text Messaging (page 125), SMS Voice Messaging  
(page 127), Instant Messaging, Email, and Chat.  
(Sprint PCS Voicemail provides voicemail-to-mailbox messaging. For  
information on using your phone’s voicemail feature, see “Using  
Voicemail” on page 118.)  
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Downloading Premium Services Content  
With Vision and your new Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you have access  
to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as  
downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other  
applications. The basic steps required to access and download  
Premium Service content are outlined below.  
Accessing the Download Menus  
To access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Downloads and press  
3. Select the type of file you wish to download (Games, Ringers,  
Screen Savers, or Applications) and press  
4. Select Get New and press . (The browser will launch and  
for Menu.  
.
.
take you to the corresponding download menu.)  
To access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus from the  
Web browser:  
1. From the Vision home page, select Downloads.  
2. Select Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, or Applications to go to  
the corresponding download menu. (For more information on  
navigating the Web, see “Navigating the Web” on page 136.)  
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Selecting an Item to Download  
You can search for available items to download in a number of ways:  
Featured displays a rotating selection of featured items.  
Browse Category allows you to narrow your search to a general  
category, such as Movie/TV Themes for Ringers or College Logos  
for Screen Savers. (There may be several pages of available content  
in a list. Select Next 9 to view additional items.)  
Search allows you to use your keypad to enter search criteria to  
locate an item. You may enter an entire word or title or perform  
a partial-word search (for example, entering “goo” returns “Good  
Ol’ Boy,” The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,and “Goofy - Club”).  
Downloading an Item  
Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and  
press  
or select OK (left softkey). You will see a summary page  
for 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.  
To download a selected item:  
1. From the information page, select Buy. (The item will  
download automatically. When the New Download screen  
appears, the item has been successfully downloaded to your  
phone.)  
If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to  
create your purchasing profile.  
Note:  
2. Select an option to continue:  
Select Use ( ) to assign the downloaded item (or to  
launch, in the case of a game or application). Your  
Sprint PCS Vision session will end and you will be  
redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen.  
Select Shop ( ) to browse for other items to download.  
Press to quit the browser and return to standby mode.  
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Games  
Accessing Games  
You can play a variety of entertaining and graphically-rich games on  
your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. New games are easy to download  
and play.  
For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Premium  
Tip:  
Downloading Games  
To download an available game to your phone:  
1. Press  
for Menu.  
2. Highlight Downloads and press  
3. Highlight Games and press  
4. Highlight Get New and press  
.
.
. (The browser will launch  
and take you to the Games download menu.)  
5. Use your navigation key to highlight and select a game you  
wish to download. (For more information on navigating the  
Web, see “Navigating the Web” on page 136.)  
6. Select Buy. (The game will download automatically. When the  
New Download screen appears, the game has been  
successfully downloaded to your phone.)  
If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to  
create your purchasing profile.  
Note:  
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Playing Games  
To play a downloaded game on your Sprint PCS Phone:  
1. Press  
for Menu.  
2. Highlight Downloads and press  
.
3. Highlight Games and press  
.
4. Select the game you wish to play.  
5. Select Yes ( ) if a prompt displays the days remaining on the  
game license and asks if you want to continue.  
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to play the game.  
To quit a game:  
1. When you are finished playing, select Exit (or Quit) or press  
. (A prompt will display: “Do you want to exit?”)  
2. Select Exit (  
– or –  
) to exit.  
Select Resume (  
) to cancel.  
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Ringers  
Accessing Ringers  
You can personalize your Sprint PCS Vision Phone by downloading  
and assigning different ringers to numbers in your address book.  
For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Premium  
Tip:  
Downloading Ringers  
To download an available ringer to your phone:  
1. Press  
for Menu.  
2. Highlight Downloads and press  
3. Highlight Ringers and press  
4. Highlight Get New and press  
.
.
. (The browser will launch  
and take you to the Ringers download menu.)  
5. Use  
to highlight and select a ringer you wish to download.  
(For more information on navigating the Web, see “Navigating  
the Web” on page 136.)  
6. From the item information page, select Buy. (The ringer will  
download automatically. When the New Download screen  
appears, the ringer has been successfully downloaded to your  
phone.)  
If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to  
create your purchasing profile.  
Note:  
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Assigning Downloaded Ringers  
You can assign downloaded ringers directly from the Downloads  
menu or through your phone’s Settings menu.  
To assign a downloaded ringer from the Downloads menu:  
1. Press  
for Menu.  
2. Highlight Downloads and press  
3. Highlight Ringers and press  
4. Highlight a ringer and press  
.
.
to play the ringer.  
5. Press  
6. Press  
7. Press  
8. Press  
9. Press  
to return to the Ringers menu.  
for Set as.  
for Voice Calls.  
for With Caller ID or  
for No Caller ID.  
to exit.  
To assign a downloaded ringer from the Settings menu:  
See “Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls” on page 35.  
– or –  
See “Selecting Ringer Types for Messages” on page 36.  
You may assign a ringer to more than one type of call.  
Note:  
Purchasing Ringers  
You can purchase ringers directly from your phone by following the  
instructions on page 140 or through www.sprintpcs.com.  
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Screen Savers  
Accessing Screen Savers  
Download unique images to use as screen savers – or make it easy to  
tell who’s calling by assigning specific images to numbers in your  
address book.  
For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Premium  
Tip:  
Downloading Screen Savers  
To download an available Screen Saver to your phone:  
1. Press  
for Menu.  
2. Highlight Downloads and press  
3. Highlight Screen Savers and press  
4. Highlight Get New and press  
.
.
. (The browser will launch  
and take you to the Screen Savers download menu.)  
5. Use  
to highlight and select a Screen Saver you wish to  
download. (For more information on navigating the Web, see  
“Navigating the Web” on page 136.)  
6. From the item information page, select Buy. (The screen saver  
will download automatically. When the New Download screen  
appears, the screen saver has been successfully downloaded to  
your phone.)  
If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to  
create your purchasing profile.  
Note:  
Note:  
You may store a limited number of downloaded Screen Savers on your  
phone, depending on the file sizes. Additional downloads will be stored  
in My Content Manager.  
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Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers  
Downloaded Screen Savers may be assigned directly from the  
Downloads menu or through the Settings menu.  
To assign a downloaded Screen Saver from the Downloads menu:  
1. Press  
for Main Menu.  
2. Highlight Downloads and press  
3. Highlight Screen Savers and press  
4. Highlight a Screen Saver and press  
.
.
.
5. Press  
6. Press  
7. Press  
8. Press  
to return to the Screen Savers menu.  
for Set as.  
for Screen Saver.  
to exit.  
To assign a downloaded Screen Saver from the Settings menu:  
See “Changing the Display Screen” on page 44.  
Purchasing Screen Savers  
You can purchase Screen Savers directly from your phone by  
following the instructions on page 140 or through www.sprintpcs.com.  
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Web  
Exploring the Web  
With Web access on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can browse  
full-color graphic versions of your favorite Websites, making it easier  
than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores and  
breaking news and weather and shop on your Sprint PCS Vision  
Phone anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.  
In addition to the features already covered in this section, the  
Vision Home page offers access to these colorful, graphically rich  
Web categories. Many sites are available under more than one menu  
– choose the one that's most convenient for you.  
News. Get up-to-the-minute news regarding finance, business,  
sports, and entertainment at sites like CNNtoGo, Bloomberg,  
USA Today, and Forbes.  
Weather. Access The Weather Channel to get current weather  
conditions and forecasts.  
Entertainment. Get the latest buzz on your favorite stars as well as  
movie and music reviews at Websites like E! Online, Pocket  
BoxOfficeTM, and TastNtalk.  
Sports. Enjoy current news, statistics, and sports scores, as well as  
updates of events in progress at ESPN.com and other sports sites.  
Finance. Use Websites like Bloomberg, Fidelity, and Forbes to get  
stock quotes, make trades, and check your bank account online.  
Travel. Access flight information and make dining arrangements  
from travel Websites like Saber and Fodors.com.  
Shopping. Browse or purchase from popular shopping Websites  
like Amazon.com or Edmunds.  
Tools. Use tools like Switchboard to access yellow pages, white  
pages – even reverse phone number look-up or use Google to  
search for other Websites or images.  
My Account. Check minutes and Sprint PCS Vision usage, view  
your current invoice, or make a payment.  
Search. Use Google to search keywords, articles, and even  
images.  
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Using the Browser Menu  
Navigating the Web from your phone using the Vision home page is  
easy once you get the hang of it. For details on how to navigate the  
Web, select menu items, and more, see “Navigating the Web” on  
Although the Vision home page offers a broad and convenient array of  
sites and services for you to browse, not all sites are represented, and  
certain functions, such as going directly to specific Websites, are not  
available. For these and other functions, you will need to use the  
browser menu. The browser menu offers additional functionality to  
expand your use of the Web on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.  
Opening the Browser Menu  
The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active  
Vision session, from any page you are viewing.  
To open the browser menu:  
1. Press  
2. Highlight Web and press  
3. Press to display the following options:  
for Main Menu.  
.
Home: Returns the browser to the Vision home page.  
Forward: Allows you to forward content to another user.  
Mark this page: Creates a new bookmark for the  
current page.  
View Bookmarks: Allows you to view and access  
bookmarked sites and bookmark new sites.  
Search: Launches a Google search.  
Send page to: Allows you to send the page you are viewing  
to another Email or mobile number.  
Go to URL: Allows you to navigate directly to a Website by  
entering its URL (Website address).  
History: Displays the 20 pages visited by the Web browser.  
Refresh this page: Reloads the current Web page.  
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More: Displays the following sub-menus:  
Show URL: Displays the URL (Website address) of the  
site you're currently viewing.  
Restart Browser: Restarts the browser application.  
About Browser: Displays technical information about  
the browser, its version, and the encryption version,  
and provides links to Certificate Information for the  
various components.  
Preferences: Displays the browser preferences.  
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. Go to the Web page you want to mark.  
2. Press  
to access the browser menu.  
).  
3. Select Mark this page (  
4. Use your keypad to edit the bookmark title and URL (if  
necessary) and select Save to save the bookmark.  
Bookmarking a page does not store the page contents, just  
its address.  
Note:  
Some pages cannot be bookmarked. Whether a particular Web page  
may be marked is controlled by its creator.  
Accessing a Bookmark  
To access a bookmark:  
1. Access the browser menu by pressing  
.
2. Select View Bookmarks (  
).  
3. Highlight the bookmark you’d like to access and press  
to  
go to the Website.  
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Deleting a Bookmark  
To delete a bookmark:  
1. Access the View menu as outlined above in steps 1–2.  
2. Press  
and select Delete.  
3. Press the navigation key up to select Yes and press  
to delete.  
Going to a Specific Website  
To go to a particular Website by entering a URL (Website address):  
1. Press  
2. Select Go to URL (  
3. Use your keypad to enter the URL of the Website you wish to  
go to and press  
.
).  
.
Not all Websites are viewable on your phone.  
Note:  
Reloading a Web Page  
To reload (refresh) a Web page:  
1. Press  
.
2. Select Refresh this page (  
).  
Restarting the Web Browser  
If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops  
responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the  
browser.  
To restart the Web browser:  
1. Press  
.
2. Select More (  
).  
3. Select Restart Browser (  
).  
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Sprint PCS Vision FAQs  
How will I know when my phone is ready for Vision service?  
Your User Name (for example, [email protected]) will display  
when you access Phone Info under the Settings menu.  
How do I sign-in for the first time?  
You are automatically signed in to access Vision services when you  
turn on your phone.  
How do I know when my phone is connected to Vision services?  
Your phone automatically connects when Vision service is used or  
an incoming message arrives. Your phone will also display the  
icon. (Connecting takes about 10-12 seconds.)  
Can I make calls and use Vision services at the same time?  
You cannot use voice and Vision services simultaneously. If you  
receive a call while Vision service is active, the call will be  
forwarded to voicemail. You can place an outgoing call anytime, but  
it will interrupt any in-progress Vision session.  
When is my data connection active?  
Your connection is active when data is being transferred. Outgoing  
calls are allowed; incoming calls go directly to voicemail. When  
active, the  
indicator flashes on your phone’s display screen.  
When is my data connection dormant?  
If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant.  
When the connection is dormant, voice calls are allowed. (The  
connection may become active again quickly.) If no data is received  
for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate.  
Can I sign out of data services?  
You can sign out without turning off your phone; however you will  
not be able to browse the Web or use other Vision services. While  
signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check  
voicemail, and use other voice services. You may sign in again at any  
time. To sign out, go to Settings and select the Vision menu for  
Disable Vision.  
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Section 3C  
Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM  
In This Section  
Getting Started with Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM  
Creating Your Own Address Book  
Making a Call with Sprint PCS Voice Command  
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command  
With Sprint PCS, the first wireless provider to offer innovative  
Sprint PCS Voice Command technology, reaching your friends, family, and  
co-workers has never been easier – especially when you’re on the go.  
You can even listen to Web-based information such as news, weather,  
sports, and much more. Your voice does it all with Sprint PCS Voice  
Command.  
This section outlines the Sprint PCS Voice Command service.  
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Getting Started With Sprint PCS  
Voice Command  
With Sprint PCS Voice Command:  
You can store all your contacts’ phone numbers, so you can  
simply say the name of the person you want to call.  
There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize  
voicemail passwords, or try to dial while you’re driving.  
You can call anyone in your address book – even if you don’t  
remember their phone number.  
It’s Easy to Get Started  
Just dial  
from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone to  
contact Sprint Customer Service to order Sprint PCS Voice  
Command.  
Creating Your Own Address Book  
You can program up to 500 names into your personal address book,  
with each name having up to five phone numbers. That’s 2,500  
phone numbers, and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS  
Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them.  
There are four ways to update your address book:  
Use Voice Recordings. Simply dial  
and say, “Add name.”  
You will then be asked to say the name and number you want to  
add to your personal address book. Your address book can store  
up to 20 voice recorded names at once.  
On the Web. Go to www.talk.sprintpcs.com to receive a fully  
functional Web-based address book to create and update  
your contacts.  
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Use an Existing Address Book. Automatically merge address books  
from desktop software applications with Sprint PCS SyncSM  
Services for no additional charge. Simply click on the “Click to  
synchronize” button within your Sprint PCS Voice Command  
personal address book at www.talk.sprintpcs.com.  
Call Directory Assistance. If you don’t have a computer or  
Internet access handy, you can have Directory Assistance look up  
phone numbers for you and automatically add them to your  
address book. Just say “Call operator” and we’ll add two names  
and numbers to your address book for our standard directory  
assistance charge.  
MakingaCallWithSprintPCSVoiceCommand  
To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command:  
1. Press  
and create your address book once you’ve  
signed up for Sprint PCS Voice Command. (You’ll hear a tone  
followed by the prompt “Ready.)  
2. After the “Ready” prompt, simply say, in a natural voice,  
“Call” and the name of the person or the number you’d  
like to call. (For example, you can say, Call Jane Smith at  
work,” “Call John Baker on the mobile phone,” “Call 555-1234,”  
or “Call Bob Miller.)  
3. Your request will be repeated and you will be asked to verify.  
Say “Yes” to call the number or person. (The number will  
automatically be dialed.) Say “No” if you wish to cancel.  
Keep in mind that Sprint PCS Voice Command recognizes not only your  
voice, but any voice, so that others can experience the same  
convenience if they use your phone.  
Tip:  
For more helpful hints on Sprint PCS Voice Command, including a  
list of recognized commands and an interactive tutorial, visit  
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Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS  
Voice Command  
To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command:  
1. Press  
.
2. Say “Call the Web.” (To access, listen to and respond to email,  
once email has been set up, say “Call My Email.”)  
3. Choose from a listing of information categories like news,  
weather, sports, and more.  
Sprint PCS Voice Command is not available while roaming off the  
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.  
Note:  
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Section 4  
Safety Guidelines  
and  
Warranty Information  
 
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  
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones  
Owner’s Record  
User’s Guide Proprietary Notice  
Part of getting the most out of your Sprint PCS Vision Phone is learning  
how the phone works and how to care for it. This section outlines  
performance and safety guidelines that help you understand the basic  
features of your phone’s operation.  
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Getting the Most Out of Your Reception  
Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength  
The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your  
area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number  
of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the  
signal. If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give you better  
reception.  
Understanding the Power Save Feature  
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save  
feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks  
service availability; you can also check it yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the  
Power Save feature is activated, a message is displayed on the screen. When a signal  
is found, your phone returns to standby mode.  
Understanding How Your Phone Operates  
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it  
receives and transmits radiofrequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the  
system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from  
0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.  
Knowing Radiofrequency Safety  
The design of your Sprint PCS Vision Phone complies with updated NCRP standards  
described below.  
In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the  
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982  
standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals. More than  
120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government health  
agencies and industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the  
available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted  
hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines  
published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements  
(NCRP).  
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.  
Speak directly into the mouthpiece.  
Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your  
phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery.  
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For the best care of your phone, only Sprint PCS authorized personnel should  
service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty.  
Note:  
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to  
Your Phone  
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS  
PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE  
Using Your Phone While Driving  
Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free  
device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions.  
Remember that safety always comes first.  
When using your phone in the car:  
Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial.  
When available, use a hands-free device.  
Position your phone within easy reach.  
Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary,  
suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.  
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.  
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 911 to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your wireless phone.  
Use your phone to help others in emergencies.  
Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless number when  
necessary.  
Purchase an optional hands-free car kit at your local Sprint PCS Store, or call the  
Sprint PCS Accessory HotlineSM at 1-800-974-2221 or by dialing # 2 2 2 on your  
Sprint PCS Vision Phone.  
Tip:  
Following Safety Guidelines  
To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in  
a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may  
cause interference or danger.  
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices  
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF) signals.  
However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded  
electronic equipment.  
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic  
operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with the  
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manufacturer or their representative to determine if these systems are adequately  
shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any  
equipment that has been added to your vehicle.  
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and  
hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals.  
Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request permission before  
using the phone near medical equipment.  
Note:  
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. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit  
using your phone while the plane is in the air.  
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas  
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a blasting  
area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be turned off.  
Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.  
Turn your phone off when you're in any area that has a potentially explosive  
atmosphere. Although it's rare, your phone and accessories could generate sparks.  
Sparks can cause an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or even death. These  
areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include:  
Fueling areas such as gas stations.  
Below deck on boats.  
Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.  
Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or  
metal powders.  
Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your  
vehicle’s engine.  
Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the compartment of  
your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.  
Note:  
Restricting Children’s Access to your Phone  
Your Sprint PCS Phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it  
because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls  
that increase your phone bill.  
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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 PCS-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers  
are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids  
your warranty and may cause damage.  
In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range  
from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C).  
Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas,  
such as the bathroom.  
Never dispose of the battery by incineration.  
Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.  
Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.  
The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of  
time.  
It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable  
performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing.  
Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It’s  
best to follow these storage rules:  
Less than one month:  
4º F to 140º F (-20º C to 60º C)  
More than one month:  
4º F to 113º F (-20º C to 45º C)  
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries  
For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Sprint PCS-  
authorized service center.  
Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the  
disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.  
For safety, do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery.  
Note:  
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Acknowledging Special Precautions and the  
FCC Notice  
FCC Notice  
This phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to  
receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such  
interference cannot be eliminated.  
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (propane or butane) must comply with the  
National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact the  
National Fire Protections Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269,  
Attn.: Publication Sales Division.  
Cautions  
Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this  
document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your authority to  
operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The  
use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty  
if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.  
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be  
broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.  
Body-Worn Operation  
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on  
your body, use the Sprint PCS supplied or approved carrying case, holster or other  
body-worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure that the  
antenna is at least 7/16 inch (1.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.  
Use of non-Sprint PCS approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure  
guidelines.  
For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC Website at www.fcc.gov.  
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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. It does not represent how much RF the phone emits. All phone  
models are tested at their highest value in strict laboratory settings. But when in  
operation, the SAR of a phone can be substantially less than the level reported to the  
FCC. This is because of a variety of factors including its proximity to a base station  
antenna, phone design and other factors. What is important to remember is that  
each phone meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent a  
variation in safety.  
All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin  
of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR values between different model phones  
do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6  
W/kg are considered safe for use by the public.  
The highest reported SAR values of the Sprint PCS VisionSM Ready Link Phone  
RL-A760 by Samsung® are:  
AMPS mode (Part 22):  
Head:1.40 W/kg; Body-worn: 1.104 W/kg  
Digital (Part 24):  
Head: 1.35 W/kg; Body-worn: 1.06 W/kg  
FCC Radiofrequency Emission  
This phone meets the FCC Radiofrequency Emission Guidelines.  
FCC ID number: A3LSPHA760. More information on the phone's SAR can be  
found from the following FCC Website: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid.  
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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones  
(The following information comes from a consumer information Website  
jointly sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), entitled “Cell Phone Facts:  
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones.” The information reproduced  
herein is dated July 29, 2003. For further updates, please visit the Website:  
What is radiofrequency energy (RF)?  
Radiofrequency (RF) energy is another name for radio waves. It is one form of  
electromagnetic energy that makes up the electromagnetic spectrum. Some of  
the other forms of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum are gamma rays, x-  
rays and light. Electromagnetic energy (or electromagnetic radiation) consists  
of waves of electric and magnetic energy moving together (radiating) through  
space. The area where these waves are found is called an electromagnetic field.  
Radio waves are created due to the movement of electrical charges in antennas.  
As they are created, these waves radiate away from the antenna. All  
electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light. The major differences  
between the different types of waves are the distances covered by one cycle of  
the wave and the number of waves that pass a certain point during a set time  
period. The wavelength is the distance covered by one cycle of a wave. The  
frequency is the number of waves passing a given point in one second. For any  
electromagnetic wave, the wavelength multiplied by the frequency equals the  
speed of light. The frequency of an RF signal is usually expressed in units called  
hertz (Hz). One Hz equals one wave per second. One kilohertz (kHz) equals  
one thousand waves per second, one megahertz (MHz) equals one million  
waves per second, and one gigahertz (GHz) equals one billion waves per  
second.  
RF energy includes waves with frequencies ranging from about 3000 waves per  
second (3 kHz) to 300 billion waves per second (300 GHz). Microwaves are a  
subset of radio waves that have frequencies ranging from around 300 million  
waves per second (300 MHz) to three billion waves per second (3 GHz).  
How is radiofrequency energy used?  
Probably the most important use of RF energy is for telecommunications. Radio  
and TV broadcasting, wireless phones, pagers, cordless phones, police and fire  
department radios, point-to-point links and satellite communications all rely on  
RF energy.  
Other uses of RF energy include microwave ovens, radar, industrial heaters and  
sealers, and medical treatments. RF energy, especially at microwave  
frequencies, can heat water. Since most food has a high water content,  
microwaves can cook food quickly. Radar relies on RF energy to track cars and  
airplanes as well as for military applications. Industrial heaters and sealers use  
RF energy to mold plastic materials, glue wood products, seal leather items  
such as shoes and pocketbooks, and process food. Medical uses of RF energy  
include pacemaker monitoring and programming.  
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How is radiofrequency radiation measured?  
RF waves and RF fields have both electrical and magnetic components. It is  
often convenient to express the strength of the RF field in terms of each  
component. For example, the unit “volts per meter” (V/m) is used to measure  
the electric field strength, and the unit “amperes per meter” (A/m) is used to  
express the magnetic field strength. Another common way to characterize an  
RF field is by means of the power density. Power density is defined as power  
per unit area. For example, power density can be expressed in terms of  
milliwatts (one thousandth of a watt) per square centimeter (mW/cm2) or  
microwatts (one millionth of a watt) per square centimeter (µW/cm2).  
The quantity used to measure how much RF energy is actually absorbed by the  
body is called the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR. The SAR is a measure of the  
rate of absorption of RF energy. It is usually expressed in units of watts per  
kilogram (W/kg) or milliwatts per gram (mW/g).  
What biological effects can be caused by RF energy?  
The biological effects of radiofrequency energy should not be confused with  
the effects from other types of electromagnetic energy.  
Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found in X-rays and  
gamma rays can ionize biological tissues. Ionization is a process where  
electrons are stripped away from their normal locations in atoms and  
molecules. It can permanently damage biological tissues including DNA, the  
genetic material. Ionization only occurs with very high levels of  
electromagnetic energy such as X-rays and gamma rays. Often the term  
radiation is used when discussing ionizing radiation (such as that associated  
with nuclear power plants).  
The energy levels associated with radiofrequency energy, including both radio  
waves and microwaves, are not great enough to cause the ionization of atoms  
and molecules. Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing radiation. Other  
types of non-ionizing radiation include visible light, infrared radiation (heat)  
and other forms of electromagnetic radiation with relatively low frequencies.  
Large amounts of RF energy can heat tissue. This can damage tissues and  
increase body temperatures. Two areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are  
particularly vulnerable to RF heating because there is relatively little blood flow  
in them to carry away excess heat.  
The amount of RF radiation routinely encountered by the general public is too  
low to produce significant heating or increased body temperature. Still, some  
people have questions about the possible health effects of low levels of RF  
energy. It is generally agreed that further research is needed to determine what  
effects actually occur and whether they are dangerous to people. In the  
meantime, standards-setting organizations and government agencies are  
continuing to monitor the latest scientific findings to determine whether  
changes in safety limits are needed to protect human health.  
FDA, EPA and other US government agencies responsible for public health and  
safety have worked together and in connection with WHO to monitor  
developments and identify research needs related to RF biological effects.  
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What levels of RF energy are considered safe?  
Various organizations and countries have developed standards for exposure to  
radiofrequency energy. These standards recommend safe levels of exposure for  
both the general public and for workers. In the United States, the FCC has used  
safety guidelines for RF environmental exposure since 1985.  
The FCC guidelines for human exposure to RF electromagnetic fields are  
derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations, the National  
Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) and the Institute of  
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the  
recommendations were developed by scientific and engineering experts drawn  
from industry, government, and academia after extensive reviews of the  
scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy.  
Many countries in Europe and elsewhere use exposure guidelines developed by  
the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).  
The ICNIRP safety limits are generally similar to those of the NCRP and IEEE,  
with a few exceptions. For example, ICNIRP recommends different exposure  
levels in the lower and upper frequency ranges and for localized exposure from  
certain products such as hand-held wireless telephones. Currently, the World  
Health Organization is working to provide a framework for international  
harmonization of RF safety standards.  
The NCRP, IEEE, and ICNIRP all have identified a whole-body Specific  
Absorption Rate (SAR) value of 4 watts per kilogram (4 W/kg) as a threshold  
level of exposure at which harmful biological effects may occur. Exposure  
guidelines in terms of field strength, power density and localized SAR were  
then derived from this threshold value. In addition, the NCRP, IEEE, and ICNIRP  
guidelines vary depending on the frequency of the RF exposure. This is due to  
the finding that whole-body human absorption of RF energy varies with the  
frequency of the RF signal. The most restrictive limits on whole-body exposure  
are in the frequency range of 30-300 MHz where the human body absorbs RF  
energy most efficiently. For products that only expose part of the body, such as  
wireless phones, exposure limits in terms of SAR only are specified.  
The exposure limits used by the FCC are expressed in terms of SAR, electric  
and magnetic field strength, and power density for transmitters operating at  
frequencies from 300 kHz to 100 GHz. The specific values can be found in two  
FCC bulletins, OET Bulletins 56 and 65: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/documents/  
Why has the FCC adopted guidelines for RF exposure?  
The FCC authorizes and licenses products, transmitters, and facilities that  
generate RF and microwave radiation. It has jurisdiction over all transmitting  
services in the U.S. except those specifically operated by the Federal  
Government. While the FCC does not have the expertise to determine radiation  
exposure guidelines on its own, it does have the expertise and authority to  
recognize and adopt technically sound standards promulgated by other expert  
agencies and organizations, and has done so. (Our joint efforts with the FDA in  
developing this website is illustrative of the kind of inter-agency efforts and  
consultation we engage in regarding this health and safety issue.)  
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Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the FCC has  
certain responsibilities to consider whether its actions will significantly affect  
the quality of the human environment. Therefore, FCC approval and licensing  
of transmitters and facilities must be evaluated for significant impact on the  
environment. Human exposure to RF radiation emitted by FCC-regulated  
transmitters is one of several factors that must be considered in such  
environmental evaluations. In 1996, the FCC revised its guidelines for RF  
exposure as a result of a multi-year proceeding and as required by the  
Telecommunications Act of 1996.  
Radio and television broadcast stations, satellite-earth stations, experimental  
radio stations and certain wireless communication facilities are required to  
undergo routine evaluation for RF compliance when they submit an  
application to the FCC for construction or modification of a transmitting facility  
or renewal of a license. Failure to comply with the FCC's RF exposure  
guidelines could lead to the preparation of a formal Environmental Assessment,  
possible Environmental Impact Statement and eventual rejection of an  
application. Technical guidelines for evaluating compliance with the FCC  
RF safety requirements can be found in the FCC's OET Bulletin 65.  
Low-powered, intermittent, or inaccessible RF transmitters and facilities are  
normally excluded from the requirement for routine evaluation for RF  
exposure. These exclusions are based on standard calculations and  
measurement data indicating that a transmitting station or equipment operating  
under the conditions prescribed is unlikely to cause exposures in excess of the  
guidelines under normal conditions of use. Such exclusions are not exclusions  
from compliance, but, rather, exclusions from routine evaluation. The FCC's  
policies on RF exposure and categorical exclusion can be found in Section  
1.1307(b) of the FCC's Rules and Regulations [(47 CFR 1.1307(b)].  
How can I obtain the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) value for my  
wireless phone?  
The FCC requires that wireless phones sold in the United States demonstrate  
compliance with human exposure limits adopted by the FCC in 1996. The  
relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a wireless telephone-user  
is given by the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), as explained above. The FCC  
requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram  
(1.6 W/kg) in terms of SAR.  
Information on SAR for a specific phone model can be obtained for many  
recently manufactured phones using the FCC identification (ID) number for  
that model. The FCC ID number is usually printed somewhere on the case of  
the phone. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find  
the number. Once you have the ID number, go to the following Web address:  
www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. On this page, you will see instructions for entering the  
FCC ID number. Type the FCC ID number exactly as requested (the Grantee  
Code is the first three characters, the Equipment Product Code is the rest of the  
FCC ID number). Then click on “Start Search.” The “Grant of Equipment  
Authorization” for your telephone should appear. Read through the grant for  
the section on “SAR Compliance,Certification of Compliance with FCC Rules  
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for RF Exposure” or similar language. This section should contain the value(s)  
for typical or maximum SAR for your phone.  
Phones and other products authorized since June 2, 2000, should have the  
maximum SAR levels noted directly on the “Grant of Equipment Authorization.”  
For phones and products authorized between about mid-1998 and June 2000,  
detailed information on SAR levels is typically found in the exhibits associated  
with the grant. Once a grant is accessed, the exhibits can be viewed by clicking  
on “View Exhibit.” Grants authorized prior to 1998 are not part of the  
electronic database but, rather, have been documented in the form of paper  
records.  
The FCC database does not list phones by model number. However, consumers  
may find SAR information from other sources as well. Some wireless phone  
manufacturers make SAR information available on their own Web sites. In  
addition, some non-government Web sites provide SARs for specific models of  
wireless phones. However, the FCC has not reviewed these sites and makes no  
guarantees of their accuracy. Finally, phones certified by the Cellular  
Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA) are required to provide  
SAR information to consumers in the instructional materials that come with the  
phones.  
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to  
RF emissions?  
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless  
phones, there is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-  
free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. These  
systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone,  
which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head.  
On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of  
the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy.  
Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety requirements  
regardless of whether they are used against the head or against the body. Either  
configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit.  
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from  
RF radiation work?  
Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless  
phones, there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the  
head from those emissions reduce risks. Some products that claim to shield the  
user from RF absorption use special phone cases, while others involve nothing  
more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone. Studies have shown that  
these products generally do not work as advertised. Unlike “hand-free” kits,  
these so-called “shields” may interfere with proper operation of the phone. The  
phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate, leading to an increase  
in RF absorption. In February 2002, the Federal trade Commission (FTC)  
charged two companies that sold devices that claimed to protect wireless  
phone users from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims.  
According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate  
their claim.  
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What are wireless telephone base stations?  
Fixed antennas used for wireless telecommunications are referred to as cellular  
base stations, cell stations, PCS (“Personal Communications Service”) stations  
or telephone transmission towers. These base stations consist of antennas and  
electronic equipment. Because the antennas need to be high in the air, they are  
often located on towers, poles, water tanks, or rooftops. Typical heights for  
freestanding base station towers are 50-200 feet.  
Some base stations use antennas that look like poles, 10 to 15 feet in length,  
that are referred to as “omni-directional” antennas. These types of antennas are  
usually found in rural areas. In urban and suburban areas, wireless providers  
now more commonly use panel or sector antennas for their base stations.  
These antennas consist of rectangular panels, about 1 by 4 feet in dimension.  
The antennas are usually arranged in three groups of three antennas each. One  
antenna in each group is used to transmit signals to wireless phones, and the  
other two antennas in each group are used to receive signals from wireless  
phones.  
At any base station site, the amount of RF energy produced depends on the  
number of radio channels (transmitters) per antenna and the power of each  
transmitter. Typically, 21 channels per antenna sector are available. For a typical  
cell site using sector antennas, each of the three transmitting antennas could be  
connected to up to 21 transmitters for a total of 63 transmitters. However, it is  
unlikely that all of the transmitters would be transmitting at the same time.  
When omni-directional antennas are used, a cellular base station could  
theoretically use up to 96 transmitters, but this would be very unusual, and,  
once again, it is unlikely that all transmitters would be in operation  
simultaneously. Base stations used for PCS communications generally require  
fewer transmitters than those used for cellular radio transmissions, since PCS  
carriers usually have a higher density of base station antenna sites.  
Are wireless telephone base stations safe?  
The electromagnetic RF signals transmitted from base station antennas stations  
travel toward the horizon in relatively narrow paths. For example, the radiation  
pattern for an antenna array mounted on a tower can be likened to a thin  
pancake centered around the antenna system. The individual pattern for a  
single array of sector antennas is wedge-shaped, like a piece of pie. As with all  
forms of electromagnetic energy, the power decreases rapidly as one moves  
away from the antenna. Therefore, RF exposure on the ground is much less  
than exposure very close to the antenna and in the path of the transmitted  
radio signal. In fact, ground-level exposure from such antennas is typically  
thousands of times less than the exposure levels recommended as safe by  
expert organizations. So exposure to nearby residents would be well within  
safety margins.  
Cellular and PCS base stations in the United States are required to comply with  
limits for exposure recommended by expert organizations and endorsed by  
government agencies responsible for health and safety. Measurements made  
near cellular and PCS base station antennas mounted on towers have confirmed  
that ground-level exposures are typically thousands of times less than the  
exposure limits adopted by the FCC. In fact, in order to be exposed to levels at  
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or near the FCC limits for cellular or PCS frequencies an individual would  
essentially have to remain in the main transmitted radio signal (at the height of  
the antenna) and within a few feet from the antenna. This is, of course, very  
unlikely to occur.  
When cellular and PCS antennas are mounted on rooftops, RF levels on that roof  
or on others near by would probably be greater than those typically encountered  
on the ground. However, exposure levels approaching or exceeding safety  
guidelines should be encountered only very close to or directly in front of the  
antennas. In addition, for sector-type antennas, typically used for such rooftop  
base stations, RF levels to the side and in back of these antennas are insignificant.  
General guidelines on antenna installations and circumstances that might give  
rise to a concern about an facility's conformance with FCC regulations can be  
found in A Local Government Official's Guide to Transmitting Antenna RF  
Emission Safety: Rules, Procedures, and Practical Guidance. This Guide can be  
Who regulates exposure to radiation from microwave ovens, television  
sets and computer monitors?  
The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public  
from harmful radiation emissions from these consumer products.  
Does the FCC routinely monitor radiofrequency radiation from  
antennas?  
The FCC does not have the resources or the personnel to routinely monitor the  
emissions for all the thousands of transmitters that are subject to FCC  
jurisdiction. However, the FCC does have measurement instrumentation for  
evaluating RF levels in areas that may be accessible to the public or to workers.  
If there is evidence for potential non-compliance with FCC exposure guidelines  
for a FCC-regulated facility, staff from the FCC's Office of Engineering and  
Technology or the FCC Enforcement Bureau can conduct and investigation,  
and, if appropriate, perform actual measurements. Circumstances that could  
give rise to a concern about an facility's conformance with FCC regulations can  
be found in A Local Government Official's Guide to Transmitting Antenna RF  
Emission Safety: Rules, Procedures, and Practical Guidance. This Guide can be  
accessed at: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety. Potential exposure problems should  
be brought to the FCC's attention by contacting the FCC RF Safety Program at:  
202-418-2464 or by email: [email protected]v.  
Does the FCC maintain a database that includes information on the  
location and technical parameters of all the transmitting towers it  
regulates?  
Each of the FCC Bureaus maintains its own licensing database system for the  
service(s) it regulates (e.g., television, cellular service, satellite earth stations.)  
The FCC issues two types of licenses: site specific and market based. In the  
case of site specific licensed facilities, technical operating information is  
collected from the licensee as part of the licensing process. However, in the  
case of market based licensing (e.g., PCS, cellular), the licensee is granted the  
authority to operate a radio communications system in a geographic area using  
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as many facilities as are required, and the licensee is not required to provide the  
FCC with specific location and operating parameters of these facilities.  
Information on site specific licensed facilities can be found the “General Menu  
The various FCC Bureaus also publish on at least a weekly basis, bulk extracts  
of their licensing databases. Each licensing database has its own unique file  
structure. These extracts consist of multiple, very large files. The FCC's Office  
of Engineering and Technology (OET) maintains an index to these databases at  
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/database/fadb.html. Entry points into the various  
databases include frequency, state/county, latitude/longitude, call-sign and  
licensee name. For further information on the Commission's existing databases,  
you can contact Donald Campbell at [email protected] or 202-418-2405.  
Can local and state governmental bodies establish limits for  
RF exposure?  
Although some local and state governments have enacted rules and regulations  
about human exposure to RF energy in the past, the Telecommunications Act  
of 1996 requires the Federal Government to control human exposure to RF  
emissions. In particular, Section 704 of the Act states that, “No State or local  
government or instrumentality thereof may regulate the placement,  
construction, and modification of personal wireless service facilities on the  
basis of the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions to the extent  
that such facilities comply with the Commission's regulations concerning such  
emissions.Further information on federal authority and FCC policy is available  
in a fact sheet from the FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau at  
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?  
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are  
associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that  
wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of  
radiofrequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They  
also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels  
of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF  
that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects.  
Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects.  
Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such  
findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other  
researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining  
the reasons for inconsistent results.  
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?  
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer  
products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new  
drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if  
wireless phones are shown to emit radiofrequency energy (RF) at a level that is  
hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers of  
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wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or  
recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.  
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA  
has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the  
following:  
Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the  
type emitted by wireless phones;  
Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the  
user that is not necessary for device function; and  
Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible  
information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health  
FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have  
responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at  
the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group:  
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health  
Environmental Protection Agency  
Federal Communications Commission  
Occupational Safety and Health Administration  
National Telecommunications and Information Administration  
The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working  
group activities, as well.  
FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal  
Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United  
States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC  
relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless  
phones.  
FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely  
upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless  
phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations  
are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless  
phones. Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions  
discussed in this document.  
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?  
The term “wireless phone” refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-  
in antennas, often called “cell,” “mobile,” or “PCS” phones. These types of  
wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency energy (RF)  
because of the short distance between the phone and the user's head. These RF  
exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety  
guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health  
and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the  
user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person's RF exposure  
decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called  
“cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring  
in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF  
exposures well within the FCC's compliance limits.  
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What are the results of the research done already?  
The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies  
have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments  
investigating the effects of radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic  
of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be  
repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have suggested  
that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory  
animals. However, many of the studies that showed increased tumor  
development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with  
cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in the  
absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22  
hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which  
people use wireless phones, so we don't know with certainty what the results  
of such studies mean for human health.  
Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000.  
Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the  
use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or  
acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other  
cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health  
effects from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can  
answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of  
phone use in these studies was around three years.  
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless  
phones poses a health risk?  
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people  
actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed.  
Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years. However,  
very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a  
cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data  
that is directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or more years' follow-  
up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such as  
cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-  
causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - may be many, many  
years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties  
in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.  
Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is  
held, or which model of phone is used.  
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of  
wireless phone RF?  
FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of  
investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are  
conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to  
radiofrequency energy (RF).  
FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization  
International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996.  
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An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed  
agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research  
programs around the world. The Project has also helped develop a series of  
public information documents on EMF issues.  
FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a  
formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do  
research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight,  
obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic  
organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to  
independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory  
studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a  
broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest  
research developments around the world.  
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy  
from my wireless phone?  
If there is a risk from these products--and at this point we do not know that  
there is--it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even  
potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to  
radiofrequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a  
person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will  
reduce RF exposure.  
If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every  
day, you could place more distance between your body and the source  
of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance.  
For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone  
away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote  
antenna.  
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful.  
But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can  
use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from  
wireless phone use.  
What about children using wireless phones?  
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones,  
including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure  
to radiofrequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to  
children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless  
phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will  
reduce RF exposure.  
Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that  
children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the  
government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a  
recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that  
using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their  
recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly  
precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard  
exists.  
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What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?  
Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some  
electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method  
to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac  
pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is  
now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of  
Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, medical  
device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000.  
This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and  
defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI.  
FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones  
and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of  
Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods  
and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that  
that no interference occurs when a person uses a “compatible” phone and a  
“compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the  
IEEE in 2000.  
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions  
with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur,  
FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the  
problem.  
Which other federal agencies have responsibilities related to potential  
RF health effects?  
Certain agencies in the Federal Government have been involved in monitoring,  
researching or regulating issues related to human exposure to RF radiation.  
These agencies include the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the  
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Occupational Safety and Health  
Administration (OSHA), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and  
Health (NIOSH), the National Telecommunications and Information  
Administration (NTIA) and the Department of Defense (DOD).  
By authority of the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968, the  
Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the FDA develops  
performance standards for the emission of radiation from electronic products  
including X-ray equipment, other medical devices, television sets, microwave  
ovens, laser products and sunlamps. The CDRH established a product  
performance standard for microwave ovens in 1971 limiting the amount of RF  
leakage from ovens. However, the CDRH has not adopted performance  
standards for other RF-emitting products. The FDA is, however, the lead federal  
health agency in monitoring the latest research developments and advising  
other agencies with respect to the safety of RF-emitting products used by the  
public, such as cellular and PCS phones.  
The FDA's microwave oven standard is an emission standard (as opposed to an  
exposure standard) that allows specific levels of microwave leakage (measured at  
five centimeters from the oven surface). The standard also requires ovens to have  
two independent interlock systems that prevent the oven from generating  
microwaves the moment that the latch is released or the door of the oven is  
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opened. The FDA has stated that ovens that meet its standards and are used  
according to the manufacturer's recommendations are safe for consumer and  
industrial use. More information is available from: www.fda.gov/cdrh.  
The EPA has, in the past, considered developing federal guidelines for public  
exposure to RF radiation. However, EPA activities related to RF safety and  
health are presently limited to advisory functions. For example, the EPA now  
chairs an Inter-agency Radiofrequency Working Group, which coordinates RF  
health-related activities among the various federal agencies with health or  
regulatory responsibilities in this area.  
OSHA is responsible for protecting workers from exposure to hazardous  
chemical and physical agents. In 1971, OSHA issued a protection guide for  
exposure of workers to RF radiation [29 CFR 1910.97]. However, this guide  
was later ruled to be only advisory and not mandatory. Moreover, it was based  
on an earlier RF exposure standard that has now been revised. At the present  
time, OSHA uses the IEEE and/or FCC exposure guidelines for enforcement  
purposes under OSHA's “general duty clause” (for more information see:  
NIOSH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It  
conducts research and investigations into issues related to occupational  
exposure to chemical and physical agents. NIOSH has, in the past, undertaken  
to develop RF exposure guidelines for workers, but final guidelines were never  
adopted by the agency. NIOSH conducts safety-related RF studies through its  
Physical Agents Effects Branch in Cincinnati, Ohio.  
The NTIA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is responsible  
for authorizing Federal Government use of the RF electromagnetic spectrum.  
Like the FCC, the NTIA also has NEPA responsibilities and has considered  
adopting guidelines for evaluating RF exposure from U.S. Government  
transmitters such as radar and military facilities.  
The Department of Defense (DOD) has conducted research on the biological  
effects of RF energy for a number of years. This research is now conducted  
primarily at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory located at Brooks Air Force  
Base, Texas. The DOD Web site for RF biological effects information is listed  
with other sites in conjunction with a question on other sources of  
information, below.  
Who funds and carries out research on the biological effects of  
RF energy?  
Research into possible biological effects of RF energy is carried out in  
laboratories in the United States and around the world. In the U.S., most  
research has been funded by the Department of Defense, due to the extensive  
military use of RF equipment such as radar and high-powered radio  
transmitters. In addition, some federal agencies responsible for health and  
safety, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Food  
and Drug Administration (FDA), have sponsored and conducted research in this  
area. At the present time, most of the non-military research on biological  
effects of RF energy in the U.S. is being funded by industry organizations. More  
research is being carried out overseas, particularly in Europe.  
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In 1996, the World Health Organization (WHO) established the International  
EMF Project to review the scientific literature and work towards resolution of  
health concerns over the use of RF technology. WHO maintains a Web site that  
provides extensive information on this project and about RF biological effects  
and research (www.who.ch/peh-emf).  
FDA, EPA and other US government agencies responsible for public health and  
safety have worked together and in connection with WHO to monitor  
developments and identify research needs related to RF biological effects.  
How does FCC Audit Cell Phone RF?  
After FCC grants permission for a particular cellular telephone to be marketed,  
FCC will occasionally conduct “post-grant” testing to determine whether  
production versions of the phone are being produced to conform with FCC  
regulatory requirements. The manufacturer of a cell phone that does not meet  
FCC's regulatory requirements may be required to remove the cell phone from  
use and to refund the purchase price or provide a replacement phone, and may  
be subject to civil or criminal penalties. In addition, if the cell phone presents a  
risk of injury to the user, FDA may also take regulatory action. The most  
important post-grant test, from a consumer's perspective, is testing of the RF  
emissions of the phone. FCC measures the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of  
the phone, following a very rigorous testing protocol. As is true for nearly any  
scientific measurement, there is a possibility that the test measurement may be  
less than or greater than the actual RF emitted by the phone. This difference  
between the RF test measurement and actual RF emission is because test  
measurements are limited by instrument accuracy, because test measurement  
and actual use environments are different, and other variable factors. This  
inherent variability is known as “measurement uncertainty.When FCC  
conducts post-grant testing of a cell phone, FCC takes into account any  
measurement uncertainty to when determining whether regulatory action is  
appropriate. This approach ensures that when FCC takes regulatory action, it  
will have a sound, defensible scientific basis.  
FDA scientific staff reviewed the methodology used by FCC to measure cell  
phone RF, and agreed it is an acceptable approach, given our current  
understanding of the risks presented by cellular phone RF emissions. RF  
emissions from cellular phones have not been shown to present a risk of injury  
to the user when the measured SAR is less than the safety limits set by FCC (an  
SAR of 1.6 w/kg). Even in a case where the maximum measurement  
uncertainty permitted by current measurement standards was added to the  
maximum permissible SAR, the resulting SAR value would be well below any  
level known to produce an acute effect. Consequently, FCC's approach with  
measurement uncertainty will not result in consumers being exposed to any  
known risk from the RF emitted by cellular telephones.  
FDA will continue to monitor studies and literature reports concerning acute  
effects of cell phone RF, and concerning chronic effects of long-term exposure  
to cellular telephone RF (that is, the risks from using a cell phone for many  
years). If new information leads FDA to believe that a change to FCC's  
measurement policy may be appropriate, FDA will contact FCC and both  
agencies will work together to develop a mutually-acceptable approach.  
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5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending.  
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Section 4B  
Terms & Conditions and  
Manufacturer’s Warranty  
In This Section  
Terms and Conditions  
Manufacturer’s Warranty  
Your Sprint PCS Vision Phone has been designed to provide you with  
reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with  
your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty.  
This section contains the Terms and Conditions of Service for your  
Sprint PCS Phone and Service and the manufacturer’s warranty for your  
Sprint PCS Phone.  
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Terms and Conditions  
Terms and Conditions of Services  
(Effective June 30, 2004)  
Thanks for choosing Sprint. These terms and conditions are part of your  
agreement with Sprint for Sprint PCS Services.  
Please note these terms may not be the most current version. You can get a  
current version of the terms on our website at www.sprintpcs.com or by requesting  
a copy from us at 1-888-211-4PCS  
A para solicitar esta literatura en español, por favor contactar a  
1-888-211-4PCS (4727).  
General. This agreement (“Agreement”) covers the terms on which we agree to  
provide and you agree to accept any service or product we make available to you,  
including your wireless services, wireless devices, etc. (collectively “Services”).  
You accept this Agreement when you do any of the following: (a) provide your  
written or electronic signature; (b) accept through an oral or electronic  
statement; (c) attempt to or in any way use any of the Services; (d) pay for any  
Services; or (e) open any materials or package that says you are accepting when  
you open it. The Agreement includes the terms in this document together with  
the terms associated with the Services you select (as described in our marketing  
materials, e.g., service plan brochures, or on our website). You represent that  
you are at least 18 years old. In this document, we use the words “we,” “us,” “our”  
or “Sprint” to refer to Sprint Spectrum L.P. and its affiliates doing business as  
Sprint PCS.  
Agreement. We may change the Agreement at any time with notice. Any changes  
to the Agreement are effective when we publish them. If you use our Services or  
make any payment to us on or after the effective date of the changes, you accept  
the changes. If we change a material term of the Agreement and that change has a  
material adverse effect on you, you may terminate the Agreement without an Early  
Termination Fee by calling 1-888-567-5528 within 30 days after the changes go  
into effect. You understand and agree that taxes, Universal Service fees and other  
charges imposed by the government or based on government calculations may  
increase or decrease on a monthly basis, and that this paragraph does not apply to  
any increases in such taxes, Universal Service fees or other charges.  
Activating Service. Before activation, we may check your credit and verify your  
identity. You must have and maintain satisfactory credit to receive and continue to  
receive Services. We may charge a nonrefundable activation fee, deposit,  
prepayment or other fee to establish or maintain Services.  
Term Commitments. Unless we specifically tell you otherwise, our service plans  
require that you maintain service for a minimum term (“Term Service Plan”),  
usually 1 or 2 years. After satisfying this minimum term, your service plan will  
continue on a month-to-month basis unless you have agreed to extend the term for  
additional period(s). Certain service, promotional or product offers may require  
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that you agree to or extend a Term Service Plan. As discussed below, we may  
charge you an Early Termination Fee if you deactivate a Term Service Plan before  
the end of the term.  
Using Services. You agree to not use our Services in an unlawful, fraudulent or  
abusive manner. You may not resell or lease Services to anyone. Sprint is not  
responsible for any opinions, advice, statements, services applications or other  
information provided by third parties and accessible through our various Services,  
including the internet. Neither Sprint, its vendors or licensors guarantees the  
accuracy, completeness or usefulness of information that is obtained through  
these Services. You are responsible for evaluating such content.  
You are also responsible for any use of our Services through any wireless device on your  
account including, but not limited to, use by children or minors. We strongly recommend  
that you closely monitor any such usage.  
Changing Services. Changes to Services will generally be effective at the start of  
your next full invoicing cycle. In certain instances, the changes may take place  
sooner, in which case your invoice will reflect pro-rated charges. Certain changes  
may be conditioned upon payment of an Early Termination Fee or certain other  
charges.  
Termination of Services. Consistent with this Agreement: (a) we may terminate  
Services at any time with notice to you and, in certain instances, without notice;  
and (b) you may terminate Services at any time with prior notice to us. Except as  
otherwise provided in this Agreement, IF YOU TERMINATE YOUR TERM SERVICE  
PLAN EARLY, OR WE DO SO FOR GOOD CAUSE, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO  
PAY THE APPLICABLE EARLY TERMINATION FEE ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR  
SERVICES. We will not charge an Early Termination Fee for deactivations  
consistent with our Return Policy or for service plans being provided on a month-  
to-month basis. If any Services are terminated before the end of your current  
invoicing cycle, we will not prorate charges to the date of termination, and you  
will not receive a credit or refund for any unused Services.  
Wireless Devices, Numbers & E-mail Addresses. We did not manufacture your  
wireless device and we are not responsible for any defects or for the acts or  
omissions of the manufacturer. The only warranties on your device are any limited  
warranties extended by the manufacturer directly to you or passed on to you  
through us. Your device may not accept Services directly from any other carrier.  
You do not have any rights to any number, e-mail address or other identifier we  
may assign to your device or account; you may not modify, change or transfer any  
of these except as we allow or as allowed for by law. In certain instances, you may  
transfer your number from another carrier to us, or from us to another carrier. We  
do not guarantee that transfers to or from us will be successful. If you transfer  
your number away from us, the terms of this Agreement (e.g., Early Termination  
Fee, etc.) still apply. If a transfer to Sprint is not successful, you will be responsible  
for any discounts provided to you with the purchase of your device. See our  
printed in-store materials or visit www.sprintpcs.com for additional important  
information on number transfers.  
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Coverage. Available coverage areas for Services are generally identified in our  
mapping brochures and at www.sprintpcs.com. This may include coverage on our  
digital network (the “Sprint Nationwide PCS Network”) as well as coverage we  
make available to you through agreements with other carriers (“off network” or  
“roaming” coverage). All coverage maps are high level representations of outdoor  
coverage and there are gaps in coverage within areas shown as covered on the maps.  
Coverage is not available everywhere, nor can we guarantee you will receive coverage  
at all times, or without interruptions or delays (e.g., dropped calls, blocked calls, etc.) in  
the coverage areas we identify. Actual coverage and quality of Services may be affected  
by conditions within or beyond our control, including network problems, software, signal  
strength, your equipment, structures (including buildings in which you may be located),  
atmospheric, geographic, or topographic conditions.  
Roaming Coverage. You are roaming anytime your phone indicates that you are  
roaming. Roaming coverage is only available with certain devices and, unless  
included as part of your Services, will result in additional charges. Roaming calls  
placed “manually” (through an operator or with a credit card) will always incur  
separate and additional charges. Depending on your phone settings, you may  
automatically roam if there is a gap or interruption in coverage within the Sprint  
Nationwide PCS Network coverage area and roaming coverage areas. See your  
phone guide for how to adjust phone settings. Certain features and services may  
not be available in roaming coverage areas (including PCS Vision, voicemail, call  
waiting, call forwarding, etc.).  
Charges. Carefully review the terms of your Services. You will be assessed charges  
based on the terms of your Services including, without limitation, monthly  
recurring charges and charges based on actual usage (e.g., charges for long  
distance, roaming, call forwarding, directory assistance, etc.). Airtime and other  
time based usage charges are calculated from when your device first initiates  
contact with a network until the network connection is broken, whether or not  
you were actually successful in connecting to the intended destination. However,  
you will not be charged for voice calls that ring and do not pick up, or if you get a  
busy signal. For voice calls received by your device, you are charged from the time  
shortly before the phone starts ringing until the call is terminated. You are  
charged for an entire voice call based on the time period in which the call is  
initiated. Partial minutes of use are rounded up to the next minute.  
Sprint PCS Vision Charges. Vision usage is measured in bytes, not in minutes.  
Bytes are rounded up to kilobytes. Usage rounding occurs at the top of each clock  
hour while in a session and at the end of each session and is then charged to you  
based on the terms of your Services. Depending on your Services, usage may be  
charged against an allowance or on a fixed price per kilobyte. Usage charges may  
be rounded up to the next cent at monthly or other intervals. In certain instances,  
you may not know that your session has not ended. As long as your device is  
connected to our network, you will incur data usage charges. You will be charged  
for all data directed to the internet address (or “IP address”) assigned to your  
device, regardless of who initiates the activity or whether your device actually  
receives the data. This includes, but is not limited to, the amount of data  
associated with the particular information/item (e.g. game, ringer, email, etc.),  
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additional data used in accessing, transporting and routing this information/item  
on our network, data from partial or interrupted downloads, re-sent data, and data  
associated with unsuccessful attempts to reach websites or use applications.  
Based on these and a number of other factors (e.g., the specific application,  
network performance, etc.) data used and charged to you will vary widely, even  
for the same activity. Estimates of data usage – for example, the size of  
downloadable files – will not be accurate or a reliable predictor of actual usage.  
Your invoice will not separately identify the number of kilobytes attributable to  
your use of specific sites, sessions or services.  
Taxes and Surcharges. We invoice you for taxes, fees and other charges levied by  
or remitted directly to federal, state, local or foreign governments including,  
without limitation, sales, gross receipts, Universal Service, use, and excise taxes. If  
you claim any tax exemption, you must provide us with a valid tax-exempt  
document. Tax exemptions are not applied retroactively. We also invoice you for  
surcharges that we collect and keep to pay for the costs of complying with  
government programs such as number pooling and portability, and Enhanced 911  
service; these charges are not the taxes nor government imposed assessments.  
Invoicing & Payment. Invoicing cycles and dates may change from time to time.  
Monthly recurring and related charges for Services are generally invoiced one  
invoicing cycle in advance. Other charges are invoiced soon after they are  
incurred. Most usage is generally applied to the invoicing cycle in which they are  
incurred, but in some instances may be applied to subsequent invoicing cycles.  
You are responsible for all charges associated with any device activated on your  
account, regardless of who used the device. You must pay all charges by the due  
date on the invoice. Past due amounts accrue late charges until paid at the rate of 5%  
per month or at the highest rate allowed by law and may result in immediate suspension  
of your account. If you agree to any auto-payment option through banking or credit  
account, we may initiate payment from the account for all amounts we invoice  
you without additional authorization or notice. Based on your credit or payment  
history, we may require certain forms of guaranteed payment as a condition of  
maintaining Services. If we invoice you for amounts on behalf of a third-party,  
payments received are first applied to amounts due to us. You may be charged  
additional fees for certain methods of payment and for payments denied by a  
financial institution. Acceptance of payments (even if marked “paid in full”) does  
not waive our right to collect all amounts that you owe us.  
Disputed Charges. Disputes concerning any charges invoiced must be raised  
within 60 days of the date of the invoice. You accept all charges not disputed in  
this time period. Disputes can only be made by calling or writing us as directed on  
your invoice.  
Account Spending Limit & Deposits. We may impose an account spending limit  
(“ASL”) on any account without notice. We will notify you of an ASL based on your  
credit or payment history and may reduce the ASL at any time with prior notice.  
An ASL should not be relied on to manage usage on your account. We may  
suspend an account without prior notice when the account balance reaches the  
ASL, even if the account is not past due. Services can be restored upon payment of  
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an amount that brings the account balance below the ASL and any past due  
amounts. If we require a deposit for you to establish or maintain an account, we  
will hold the deposit as partial guarantee of payment for Services. We may change  
the deposit amount at any time with notice for good reason. Except as we allow, a  
deposit may not be used to pay any invoice or delay payment. The deposit  
amount, the length of time we hold the deposit and changes to the deposit  
amount are determined based on your credit and payment history. The rate of  
interest, if any, on the deposit is subject to change. We may mix deposits with our  
other funds. If your account is terminated for any reason, we may without notice  
apply your deposit to any outstanding charges. We may send any remaining  
deposit amounts to your last known address within 75 days after account  
termination. If the funds are returned to us, you may claim these funds for one  
year from the date of return. Any money held during this one-year period will not  
accrue interest for your benefit and are subject to a servicing fee charged against  
the balance. You forfeit any portion of the money left after the one-year period.  
Other Sprint PCS Vision Terms. You will not receive voice calls while using Vision.  
Vision is not available for use with server devices or host computer applications,  
other systems that drive continuous heavy traffic or data sessions, or as substitutes  
for private lines or frame relay connections. Unlimited Vision plans/options may  
not be used with Sprint PCS phones or smart phones being used as a modem in  
connection with other equipment (e.g., computers, etc.) through use of  
connection kits or other phone-to-computer/PDA accessories, or Bluetooth or  
other wireless technology. We may terminate services without notice for any  
misuse. You may have access to certain games, ringers, screen savers and other  
items on our Vision site (“Premium Services”) that are available for an additional  
charge. You will be billed for Premium Service purchases on your Sprint PCS  
invoice based on the charges as specified at purchase. Subject to the terms of the  
content purchased, we may delete premium and non-premium items downloaded  
to any storage areas we may provide, including any pictures, games and other  
content. We may limit the amount of Premium Services you may purchase in a  
specific timeframe (month, week, day, or other time period).  
Voice Command. Calls to 911 or similar emergency numbers cannot be placed  
through the Voice Command feature. See our printed in-store materials or visit  
www.sprintpcs.com for additional important information on this option.  
Wireless Web. Wireless Web Services may be available depending on your device  
and Service plan/option. This is not a Vision service. Usage is calculated on  
minutes used and generally deducts from your Service plan minutes. See our  
printed in-store materials or visit www.sprintpcs.com for additional important  
information on this option.  
Lost or Stolen Equipment. If your device is lost or stolen, please notify us  
immediately by calling 1-888-211-4PCS. You are responsible for all charges incurred  
before you notify us of the loss or theft. You agree to cooperate reasonably with us in  
investigating suspected unlawful or fraudulent use.  
Messaging. You may incur charges in accessing, sending or receiving messages on  
your device. We may impose limits on the number of voicemail, text, email or  
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other messages that can be retained through your account. Indicators of messages  
on your device, including mailbox icons, may not always provide an up to date  
indication of new messages and you may at times need to manually reset or clear  
your mailbox indicator. Legitimate messages may be interrupted by software  
aimed at prevention of SPAM or similar messages.  
Caller ID. If you do not want people you call to receive the number assigned to  
your phone, call us at 1-888-211-4PCS for information about automatic Caller ID  
blocking. The number assigned to your phone can be blocked on a per-call basis  
by dialing *67 + Destination Number + TALK (or similar key). Caller ID blocking is  
not available when using Vision or Wireless Web services.  
TTY Access. A TTY (also known as TDD or Text Telephone) is a  
telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or  
who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. TTY  
doesn't work with all devices. If you have a TTY-capable device, it may not  
function effectively, or at all, when attempting 911 calls and should not be relied  
on for such calls.  
Disclaimer of Warranties. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OF WARRANTIES,  
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW) ANY  
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE CONCERNING YOUR SERVICES OR WIRELESS DEVICE. WE DO NOT  
PROMISE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICES AND YOU AGREE TO  
HOLD US HARMLESS FOR ALL SUCH PROBLEMS.  
Limitation of Liability. Neither we nor our vendors, suppliers or licensors are  
liable for any damages arising out of or in connection with any: (a) act or omission  
by you, or another person or company; (b) providing or failing to provide  
Services, including deficiencies or problems with your wireless device, our  
network coverage or Services (e.g., dropped, blocked, interrupted calls/messages,  
etc.); (c) traffic or other accidents, or any health-related claims allegedly arising  
from the use of Services, any wireless devices or related accessories; (d) content  
or information accessed while using our Services, such as through the internet;  
(e) interruption or failure in accessing or attempting to access emergency services  
from your phone, including through 911, E911 or otherwise; or (f) events due to  
factors beyond our control, including acts of God (including, without limitation,  
weather-related phenomena, fire or earthquake), war, riot, strike, or orders of  
governmental authority. In the event we are found to be responsible to you for monetary  
damages relating to the Services (including wireless devices), you agree that any such  
damages will not exceed the pro-rated monthly recurring charge for your Services during  
the affected period.  
NO CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE  
WE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL  
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN  
CONNECTION WITH PROVIDING OR FAILING TO PROVIDE SERVICES, PHONES  
OR OTHER EQUIPMENT USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES,  
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR  
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COST OF REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. THIS SECTION SURVIVES  
TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.  
MANDATORY ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. INSTEAD OF SUING IN COURT, YOU  
AND SPRINT AGREE TO ARBITRATE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, CONTROVERSIES  
OR DISPUTES AGAINST EACH OTHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS  
AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE SERVICES, ANY  
PHONES/EQUIPMENT, OR ADVERTISING, EVEN IF IT ARISES AFTER YOUR  
SERVICES HAVE TERMINATED, AND INCLUDING CLAIMS YOU MAY BRING  
AGAINST SPRINT'S EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES OR OTHER  
REPRESENTATIVES, OR THAT SPRINT MAY BRING AGAINST YOU (“CLAIMS”).  
THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT APPLIES TO THIS AGREEMENT AND ITS  
PROVISIONS, NOT STATE LAW, GOVERN ALL QUESTIONS OF WHETHER A  
CLAIM IS SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION. THIS PROVISION DOES NOT PREVENT  
EITHER YOU OR SPRINT FROM BRINGING APPROPRIATE CLAIMS IN SMALL  
CLAIMS COURT, BEFORE THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OR A  
STATE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.  
YOU AND SPRINT FURTHER AGREE THAT NEITHER SPRINT NOR YOU WILL  
JOIN ANY CLAIM WITH THE CLAIM OF ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY IN A  
LAWSUIT, ARBITRATION OR OTHER PROCEEDING; THAT NO CLAIM EITHER  
SPRINT OR YOU HAS AGAINST THE OTHER SHALL BE RESOLVED ON A CLASS-  
WIDE BASIS; AND THAT NEITHER SPRINT NOR YOU WILL ASSERT A CLAIM IN A  
REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY ON BEHALF OF ANYONE ELSE. IF FOR ANY  
REASON THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO A CLAIM, WE  
AGREE TO WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY.  
A single arbitrator engaged in the practice of law will conduct the arbitration. The  
arbitration will be filed with and the arbitrator will be selected according to the  
rules of either JAMS or the National Arbitration Forum (“NAF”), or, alternatively, as  
we may mutually agree. We agree to act in good faith in selecting an arbitrator.  
The arbitration will be conducted by and under the then-applicable rules of JAMS  
or NAF, wherever the arbitration is filed or, if the arbitrator is chosen by mutual  
agreement of the parties, the then-applicable rules of JAMS will apply unless the  
parties agree otherwise. All expedited procedures prescribed by the applicable  
rules will apply. We agree to pay our respective arbitration costs, except as  
otherwise required by rules of JAMS or NAF, as applicable, but the arbitrator can  
apportion these costs as appropriate. The arbitrator's decision and award is final  
and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court with  
jurisdiction.  
If any party files a judicial or administrative action asserting a claim that is subject  
to arbitration and another party successfully stays such action or compels  
arbitration, the party filing that action must pay the other party's costs and  
expenses incurred in seeking such stay or compelling arbitration, including  
attorneys' fees.  
If any portion of this Mandatory Arbitration of Disputes section is determined to  
be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Section remains in full force and  
effect.  
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Miscellaneous. You may notify us by calling us at 1-888-211-4PCS, or use that  
number to get our current address for written notice. We may send you notice to  
your last known address in our invoicing records, or by calling leaving you a voice  
message on your wireless device or home phone. Properly addressed written  
notice is effective three days after deposit in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid. This  
Agreement is governed by and must be construed under federal law and the laws  
of the State of Kansas, without regard to choice of law principles. If either of us  
waives or fails to enforce any requirement under this Agreement in any one  
instance, that does not waive our right to later enforce that requirement. If any  
part of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the rest of this Agreement  
remains in full force and effect. Section headings are for descriptive, non-  
interpretive purposes only. You may not assign this Agreement to any other  
person or entity without our prior written approval. This Agreement (including  
any referenced documents and attachments) makes up the entire agreement  
between us and replaces all prior written or spoken agreements.  
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Manufacturer’s Warranty  
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY  
What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P. (“SAMSUNG”)  
warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) that SAMSUNG's Phones and accessories (“Products”) are free  
from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon  
the date of purchase and continuing for the following specified period of time after that date:  
Phone  
1 Year  
1 Year  
Batteries  
Leather Case/Pouch/Holster  
Game Pad  
90Days  
90 Days  
1 Year  
Other Phone Accessories  
What is Not Covered? This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of Product by Purchaser. This  
Limited Warranty does not cover: (a) defects or damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect,  
unusual physical, electrical or electromechanical stress, or modification of any part of Product, including  
antenna, or cosmetic damage; (b) equipment that has the serial number removed or made illegible; (c) any  
plastic surfaces or other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use; (d)  
malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/  
peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing,  
operation, maintenance, installation, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g)  
Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada. This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if  
battery capacity falls below 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not  
cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by  
SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of  
tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is  
specified.  
What are SAMSUNG's Obligations? During the applicable warranty period, SAMSUNG will repair or replace, at  
SAMSUNG's sole option, without charge to Purchaser, any defective component part of Product. To obtain  
service under this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must return Product to an authorized phone service facility in  
an adequate container for shipping, accompanied by Purchaser's sales receipt or comparable substitute proof  
of sale showing the date of purchase, the serial number of Product and the sellers' name and address. To  
obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357. Upon  
receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG's sole  
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option, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or components when repairing any Product or replace  
Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new Product. Repaired/replaced leather cases, pouches and holsters  
will be warranted for a period of ninety (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Product will be warranted for a  
period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days,  
whichever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of  
SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must  
pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.  
What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG's Liability? EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY  
CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS,” AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY  
OR REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR  
OTHERWISE, OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT  
LIMITED TO:  
“THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;  
WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT;  
“DESIGN, CONDITION, QUALITY, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT;  
“THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR  
“COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR  
CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO.  
NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS  
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES  
AND CONDITIONS THAT MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING IF APPLICABLE THE IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED  
TO THE SAME DURATION OF TIME AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY STATED HEREIN. SOME  
STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO  
THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR  
ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO  
USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE  
PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,  
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS, OR FOR  
DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE) OR FAULT  
COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR  
ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT  
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE  
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS,  
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE/PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT  
EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT AND STATES  
PURCHASER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. IF ANY PORTION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS HELD ILLEGAL OR  
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UNENFORCEABLE BY REASON OF ANY LAW, SUCH PARTIAL ILLEGALITY OR UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL  
NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH  
PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR  
AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS.  
THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT  
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS  
AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AS TO THE  
QUALITY, CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD-PARTY  
SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED  
WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO  
INTEGRATE ANY SUCH SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRODUCT. THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES,  
OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE AND SUITABILITY OF ANY SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR  
EQUIPMENT LIE SOLELY WITH THE PURCHASER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR, OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF  
SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE.  
This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's  
Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty.  
The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this  
Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements  
such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG  
and should not be relied upon.  
Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P.  
1301 E. Lookout Drive  
Richardson, Texas 75082  
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG  
Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357)  
©2004 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved.  
No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval.  
Specifications and availability subject to change without notice. [011604]  
Section 4B: Terms & Conditions / Warranty  
191  
R
Restricting Calls 53  
Ringer Types 35  
Ringer Types for Scheduled  
Alerts 37  
T
T9 Text Input 31  
Three-Way Calling 130  
Turning Your Phone On and Off 18  
Ringer Types for Sprint PCS  
U
Roaming  
V
Voice Memos 106  
Voicemail  
Clearing 123  
Notification 118  
Volume Settings 39  
S
Setting Up Your Voicemail 4  
SMS Text Messaging 125  
SMS Voice Messaging 127  
Sprint PCS Ready Link (See Ready  
Link) 110  
Sprint PCS Services  
W
Bookmarks 150  
Caller ID 129  
Operator Services 7  
Sprint PCS Vision 132–152  
FAQs 152  
Messaging 139  
Sprint PCS Vision Profile -  
Sprint PCS Voice Command 153–  
Sprint Services  
Index  
193  

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