Sprint Power VisionSM Phone A920
by Samsung®
www.sprint.com
© 2005 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. Sprint, the “Going Forward” logo,
and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel.
Printed in Korea.
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Call Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Lock Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Erasing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Erasing My Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Erasing Pic/Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Using Check <Item> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Storing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Multimedia FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Welcome to Sprint
Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless
technology available. We built our complete, nationwide
network from the ground up, so all your services – whether
it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, Email, or Sprint PCS Picture Mail – will
work the same wherever you go on the Nationwide
Sprint PCS Network.
This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your
new Sprint Power Vision Phone through simple, easy-to-
follow instructions. It’s all right here – from setting up your
account passwords and voicemail to using the most
advanced features of Sprint Power Vision.
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.
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Introduction
This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all
the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four
sections:
ࡗ ࡗ ࡗ ࡗ Section 1: Getting Started
Section 2: Your Sprint POwer Vision Phone
Section 3: Sprint 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 go directly to
that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you'll
be ready to use your phone in no time.
Due to updates in phone software, this printed guide
may not be the most current version for your phone.
the most recent version of the phone guide.
Phone
Guide
Note:
Please refer to the Important Safety Information section
on page 231 to learn about information that will help
you safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the
Important Safety Information in this phone guide may
result in serious bodily injury, death, or property
damage.
WARNING
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Your Phone’s Menu
The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For
more information about navigating through the menus,
please see “Navigating Through Phone Menus” on page 28.
Press Menu to display the following:
OPTIONS (RIGHT SOFTKEY)
1: Menu Style
1: 3x4 Style
2: List Style
2: Focus Effect
1: None
4: Drop
2: Warp
5: Water
3: Fire
3: Background
1: Preset Images
2: My Content
3: My Albums
WEB
CALL HISTORY
1: Outgoing Calls
2: Incoming Calls
3: Missed Calls
4: Recent Calls
MEDIA PLAYER
1: Channel Listing
2: Memory Card
3: My Play List
ON DEMAND
MISSED ALERTS
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MUSIC
MY CONTENT
1: Games
1: Get New Games
2: My Content Manager Games
2: Ringers
1: Get New Ringers
2: My Content Manager Ringers
2: My Content Manager Screen Savers
2: My Content Manager Applications
2: My Content Manager IM & Email
3: Screen Savers
1: Get New Screen Savers
4: Applications
1: Get New Applications
5: IM & Email
1: Get New IM & Email
6: Call Tones
MESSAGING
1: Send Message
1: Text
3: Hand. Msg
2: Picture Mail
4: VoiceSMS
2: Text Message
1: Inbox
3: Drafts
2: Outbox
4: Send Text
3: Picture Mail
1: Inbox
3: Saved Mail
2: Sent Mail
4: Pending
4: Voice SMS
5: IM & Email
1: Instant Messaging
3: AOL
2: PCS Mail
4: MSN
5: Yahoo!
6: Earthlink
7: Other
6: Voicemail
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1: Call Voicemail
7: Chat & Dating
8: Premium Msg
9: Settings
2: Clear Envelope
1: General
1: Notification
1: Message & Icon
2: Preset Messages
1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message.
2: Icon Only
2: Call me
3: Where are you?
6: Let’s get lunch.
8: I’ll be there at
10: I love you!
13: [Empty]
4: Can you pick up
7: The meeting has been cancelled.
9: What time does it start?
11: [Empty]
14: [Empty]
17: [Empty]
20: [Empty]
5: Meet me at
12: [Empty]
15: [Empty]
18: [Empty]
16: [Empty]
19: [Empty]
3: Edit Signature (On/Off)
4: Message Alert
1: Volume
1: Voicemail
2: Text Message
2: Text Message
2: Once
3: Picture Mail
3: Picture Mail
3: Every 2 min
2: Type
1: Voicemail
3: Reminder
1: Off
5: Auto-Erase (Yes/No)
2: Text Message
1: Save in Outbox (Yes/No)
2: Priority (Normal/Urgent)
3: Call Back # (None/xxxxxxxxxx/Other)
3: Voice SMS Opt.
1: Speaker Phone (On/Off)
2: From Name
TOOLS
1: Voice Service
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2: Voice Memo
1: Record
2: Review
3: Bluetooth
4: Planner
1: Today
2: Scheduler
3: Task List
4: Countdown
5: Memo Pad
6: World Time
1: Set DST
7: Alarm Clock
1: Alarm #1
3: Alarm #3
2: Alarm #2
8: Calculator
9: Set Time (displayed when there is no time information)
PICTURES
1: Camera
Press the right softkey while in camera mode to view the following
options:
1: Flash
1: Off
2: On this shot
2: 5 Seconds
3: Always On
3: 10 Seconds
2: Self-Timer
1: Off
3: Fun Tools..
1: Fun Frames
1: Off
2: Blue
3: Love
4: Roses for Love
7: Winter Greetings
5: Top Secret
6: Under the Sea
2: Color Tones
1: Auto
4: Sepia
2: Monochrome
5: Blue
3: Green
4: Controls..
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1: Brightness
2: White Balance
1: Auto
4: Tungsten
2: Sunny
5: Fluorescent
3: Cloudy
6: Manual
5: Settings..
1: Resolution
1: 1.3MP: 1280x960
4: Low: 320x240
2: High: 800x600
2: Normal
3: Med: 640x480
2: Quality
1: Fine
3: Economy
3: Shutter 2
3: Shutter Sound
1: Off
2: Shutter 1
4: Shutter 3
5: Say Cheese
4: View Mode
1: Wide Screen
2: Full Screen
6: Review Media
7: Camcorder
8: Save To..
1: In Phone
2: In Memory Card
2: Camcorder (Video Mail/Long Video)
Press the right softkey while in camcorder mode to view the following
options
1: Movie Light
1: Off
2: On This Movie
2: 5 Seconds
3: Always On
3: 10 Seconds
3: Green
2: Self-Timer
1: Off
3: Color Tones
1: Auto
4: Sepia
2: Monochrome
5: Blue
4: Controls..
1: Brightness
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2: White Balance
1: Auto
4: Tungsten
2: Sunny
5: Fluorescent
3: Cloudy
6: Manual
5: Settings..
1: Quality
1: Fine
2: Normal
3: Economy
6: Review Media
7: Camera Mode
8: Save To..
1: In Phone
2: In Memory Card
3: Picture Mail
1: Inbox
3: Saved Mail
2: Sent Mail
4: Pending
4: My Albums
1: In Phone
2: Memory Card
3: Online Albums
5: Order Prints
6: PictBridge Print
7: Settings & Info
1: Save To
1:In Phone
2: In Memory Card
2: Landscape View
2: Account Info
3: View Mode
1: Portrait View
CONTACTS
1: Find
2: Add New Entry
3: My Phone #
4: Speed Dial #s
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5: Group
1: Unassigned
2: Family
3: Friends
5: VIPs
4: Colleague
6: Empty
7: Empty
6: My Name Card
7: Services
1: Account Info
3: Dir Assist
2: Customer Service
SETTINGS
1: Display
1: Screen Saver
1: Main LCD
1: Preset Images
1: Image Gallery 01
4: Image Gallery 04
7: Image Gallery 07
2: Image Gallery 02
5: Image Gallery 05
3: Image Gallery 03
6: Image Gallery 06
2: My Content
1: Images
2: Videos
3: My Albums
1: In Phone
2: In Memory Card
2: Sub LCD
1: Preset Images
1: Analog
2: Digital 1
3: Digital 2
2: My Content
3: Main LCD Pic
2: Set Foreground
1: Digital Clock
2: Calendar
3: Others
3: Incoming Call
1: With Caller ID
1: Preset Animation
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2: My Content
3: My Albums
1: In Phone
2: In Memory card
2: No Caller ID
1: Preset Animation
2: My Content
3: My Albums
1: In Phone
2: In Memory Card
4: Dialing Font
1: Color
1: Basic
2: Rainbow
3: Monochrome
4: Hyphenate
2: Size (Large/Medium/Small)
5: Greeting (Sprint/Custom)
6: Backlight
1: Main Display
1: Flip Open
4: 8 seconds
2: 30 seconds
3: 15 seconds
3: 15 seconds
2: Keypad
1: Flip Open
4: 8 seconds
2: 30 seconds
5: Off
3: Pwr Save Mode (On/Off)
4: Brightness
1: Highest
4: Low
2: High
5: Lowest
3: Medium
7: Service Light (On/Off)
8: Text Entry
1: Display Candidate (Display On/Off)
2: Sounds
1: Ringer Type
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1: Voice Calls
1: With Caller ID
1: Single Tones
4: My Content
2: Ring Tones
2: Ring Tones
3: Melodies
3: Melodies
2: No Caller ID
1: Single Tones
4: My Content
2: Messaging
1: Voicemail
2: Text Message
2: Ring Tones
3: Picture Mail
3: Melodies
3: Scheduler
1: Single Tones
4: My Content
4: Roam Ringer (Normal/Distinctive)
2: Volume
1: Ringer
1: Ringer Off
2: 1-Beep
3: Level 1 - 8
(Always Vibrate)
2: Text Message
1: Use Ringer Volume
3: Picture Mail
1: Use Ringer Volume
4: Voice Mail
2: Separate Volume
2: Separate Volume
2: Separate Volume
2: Separate Volume
3: Always Vibrate
3: Always Vibrate
3: Always Vibrate
3: Always Vibrate
1: Use Ringer Volume
5: Alarms
1: Use Ringer Volume
6: App. Volume
1: Volume
1: Use Ringer Volume
2: Separate Volume
2: Game Vibrate (On/Off)
3: Alerts
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1: Minute Beep (On/Off)
2: Service (On/Off)
3: Connect (On/Off)
4: Sig. Fade Tone (On/Off) 5: Power On/Off (On/Off)
4: Key Tone
1: Tone Type
1: DTMF
2: Rain Drop
2: Level 1-8
2: Long
3: Voice
2: Tone Level
1: Silence All
3: Tone Length
1: Short
3: Power Vision
1: Enable/Disable Vision
4: Voice Service
2: Net Guard (On/Off)
3: Update Profile
1: Choice Lists
1: Automatic
2: Always On
3: Always Off
2: Sensitivity
1: Reject More
3: Digit Dialing
1: Adapt Digits
4: Sound
2: Recommended
2: Reset Digits
3: Reject Less
1: Prompts (On/Off)
2: Digits (On/Off)
3: Names (On/Off)
4: Name Settings
1: Speed
1: Faster
2: Recommended
2: Recommended
3: Slower
2: Volume
1: Louder
3: Softer
5: Voice Launch
1: Talk Key
2: Talk Key and Flip Open
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6: About
5: Security
1: Lock Phone
1: Unlocked
2: On Power-Up
3: Lock Now
2: Lock Pic/Video (On/Off)
3: Lock Services
1: Voice: Lock/Unlock
4: Change Lock
5: Special #
2: Power Vision: Lock/Unlock
1: Empty
2: Empty
3: Empty
6: Erase Contacts (Yes/No)
7: Erase My Content (Yes/No)
8: Erase Pic/Video (Yes/No)
9: Reset Phone (Yes/No)
6: Roaming
1: Set Mode
1: Automatic
2: Call Guard (On/Off)
7: Launch Pad
1: Up Key
2: Roaming only
3: Sprint
1: Contacts
2: Voice Memo
5: Voice Service
8: Display
11: Media Player
14: VoiceSMS Inbox
17: Missed Alerts
3: Scheduler
6: Ringer Type
9: Alarms
12: Web
15: Send Text
18: Music
4: Messaging
7: My Content
10: Calculator
13: Inbox
16: Send VoiceSMS
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2: Down Key
1: Contacts
2: Voice Memo
5: Voice Service
8: Display
11: Media Player
14: VoiceSMS Inbox
17: Missed Alerts
3: Scheduler
6: Ringer Type
9: Alarms
12: Web
15: Send Text
18: Music
4: Messaging
7: My Content
10: Calculator
13: Inbox
16: Send VoiceSMS
3: Left Key
1: Contacts
2: Voice Memo
5: Voice Service
8: Display
11: Media Player
14: VoiceSMS Inbox
17: Missed Alerts
3: Scheduler
6: Ringer Type
9: Alarms
12: Web
15: Send Text
18: Music
4: Messaging
7: My Content
10: Calculator
13: Inbox
16: Send VoiceSMS
4: Right Key
1: Contacts
2: Voice Memo
5: Voice Service
8: Display
11: Media Player
14: VoiceSMS Inbox
17: Missed Alerts
3: Scheduler
6: Ringer Type
9: Alarms
12: Web
15: Send Text
18: Music
4: Messaging
7: My Content
10: Calculator
13: Inbox
16: Send VoiceSMS
8: Others
1: Call Setup
1: Abbrev. Dial (On/Off)
2: Contacts Match (On/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) (Yes/No)
2: Language
1: English
2: Español
3: Airplane Mode (On/Off/On Power Up)
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4: Location (On/Off)
5: Key Guard
1: Flip-closed
2: After 5 Seconds
2: Headset only
2: TTY+Hear
3: Off
6: Audio Routing
1: Normal
7: TTY Mode
1: TTY Full
4: TTY Off
3: TTY+Talk
8: Update Phone Software
9: Phone Info
1: Phone Number
3: Version
2: Icon Glossary
4: Advanced
5: Memory Status (All/Phone/Card)
0: Bluetooth
1: Enable (On/Off)
2: Visibility
1: Always Visible
3: Device Name
4: Device Info
2: Visible for 3min
3: Hidden
IN USE MENU
Press Options (Right Softkey) to display the following options:
1: Key Mute/Unmute
4: 3-Way Call
7: Tools
2: Contacts
5: Call History
8: Phone Info
3: Messaging
6: Voice Memo
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Section 1A
Setting Up Service
In This Section
ࡗ ࡗ ࡗ ࡗ Setting up service on your new Sprint PCS Phone is quick and easy.
This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock
your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and
contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.
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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 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 activation
card included with your phone.
Unlocking Your Phone
To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:
1. Press
to turn the phone on.
2. Press Unlock ( ).
To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the
Note:
softkey text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right
of your phone’s display screen. Softkey actions change
according to the screen you’re viewing and will not appear if
there is no corresponding action available.
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes,
the code is not visible as you type.)
If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits
of either your Social Security number or Sprint PCS Phone
number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call
Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Tip:
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Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are
automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your
phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set
up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your
Sprint PCS Phone is activated.
To set up your voicemail:
1. From standby mode, press and hold
.
2. Follow the system prompts to:
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Create your passcode
Record your name announcement
Record your greeting
Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch
Message Access (a feature that lets you access
messages simply by pressing and holding
,
bypassing the need for you to enter your passcode)
Voicemail Passcode
Note:
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your
voicemail account, Sprint recommends you enable your
voicemail passcode.
For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using
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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 or Sprint Power 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
Customer Service. Your default account password is the last
four digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the
account owner (if someone else receives the invoice for your
Sprint PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password at
Voicemail Password
You'll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you
set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on
page 170 for more information on your voicemail password.
Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision Password
With yourA920 by Samsung, you mayelect to setupa Sprint PCS
Vision or Sprint Power 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
1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
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Getting Help
Visit www.sprint.com
You can go online to:
ⅷ
Access your account information
ⅷ
Check your minutes used (depending on your
Sprint PCS Service Plan)
ⅷ
ⅷ
View and pay your bill
Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS Online
Billing and Automatic Payment
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
Purchase accessories
Shop for the latest Sprint PCS Phones
View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options
Learn more about Sprint Power Vision and other great
products like Sprint PCS Picture MailSM, games, ringers,
screen savers, and more
Reaching Sprint Customer Service
You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
Dial
on your Sprint PCS Phone
Sign on to your account at www.sprint.com
Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers)
or 1-888-788-4727 (Business customers)
ⅷ
Write to us at Sprint Customer Service, P.O. Box 8077,
London, KY 40742
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Receiving Automated Invoicing Information
For your convenience, your phone gives you access to
invoicing information on your Sprint PCS Account. This
information includes balance due, payment received,
invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the number of minutes
used since your last invoicing cycle.
To access automated invoicing information:
ᮣ
Press
.
This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.
Note:
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; movie listings
or show times; driving directions, restaurant reservations,
and major local event information. You can get up to three
pieces of information per call, and the operator can
automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint PCS Directory
Assistance and you will be billed for airtime.
To call Sprint PCS Directory Assistance:
ᮣ
Press
.
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Sprint 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 Operator Services:
ᮣ
Press
.
For more information or to see the latest in products and
Sprint Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate
areas.
Note:
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Section 2A
Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics
In This Section
ࡗ ࡗ ࡗ ࡗ ࡗ ࡗ ࡗ ࡗ ࡗ Your Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your
life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and
information that are important to you. This section will guide
you through the basic functions and calling features of your
phone.
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Front View of Your Phone
1. Speaker
2. Display Screen
3. Navigation Key
4. Left Softkey
21. Right Softkey
5. OK/Menu Key
20. END Key
19. Camera Key
6. TALK Key
18. Voice Command/
Speakerphone Key
7. Volume Key
8. Voicemail Key
17. BACK Key
9. Headset Jack
10. Numeric Keypad
16. TransFLASH™ Memory Slot
15. Space/Pound Key
11. Shift/Asterisk Key
14. Plus Code
Dialing Key
13. Microphone
12. Power/Accessory Interface
Connector
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Key Functions
1. Speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the
different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone.
2. Display Screen displays all the information needed to
operate your phone, such as the call status, the
contacts, the date and time, the signal and battery
strength, etc.
3. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu
options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode.
Keys can be reassigned to create customized shortcuts.
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Press Up to access Missed Events.
Press Down to access My Content.
Press Right to launch Music.
Press Left to view your Media Player.
4. Left Softkey allows you to select softkey actions or menu
items corresponding to the bottom left line on the
display screen.
5. OK /Menu Key allows you to access the menu screen. It
also allows you to accept choices when navigating
through a menu.
6. Talk Key allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call
Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or activate Voice Dial.
7. 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.
8. Voicemail Key allows you to press and hold to
automatically dial your voicemail.
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9. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset
for convenient, hands-free conversations.
10. Numeric Keypad allows you to enter numbers, letters,
and characters.
11. Shift/Asterisk Key enters the asterisk [*] character for
calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the
capitalization mode.
12. Power/Accessory Interface Connector allows you to plug in
the battery charger or connect optional accessories,
such as a USB cable.
13. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly
when you are speaking to them.
14. Plus Code Dialing Key automatically dials the
international access code for the country in which you
are located (for instance, 011 for international calls
placed from the United States).
15. Space/Pound Key enters the pound [#] character for
calling features. In text entry mode, press to enter a
space.
16. TransFLASH™ Memory Slot allows you to insert a
specialized memory card made especially for mobile
phones. Your phone supports up to 512 MB of
TransFLASH memory.
17. Back Key (Clear) deletes characters from the display in
text entry mode. When in a menu, press the Back key to
return to the previous menu. This key also allows you to
return to the previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision
session.
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18. Voice Command/Speakerphone Key allows you to say
commands to perform common functions supported by
your phone or turn the speakerphone on or off during a
call. Press and release the inner key to initiate
speakerphone mode.
19. Camera Key allows you to capture a picture when you
are in camera mode.
20. End Key (Power) ends a call. Press and hold this key for
two 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.
21. Right Softkey allows you to select softkey actions or
menu items corresponding to the bottom right line on
the display screen.
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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:
To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the
main menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.
Tip:
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 Sprint Power Vision status.
indicates Sprint Power Vision is available.
indicates Sprint Power Vision is dormant.
indicates Sprint Power Vision is active.
indicates that you have voicemail, text,
numeric pages, picture messages, video
messages, or Wireless Access Protocol (WAP)
messages waiting. Press
briefly to see a list of
pending messages or press and hold to dial your
voicemail box.
indicates that a device with Bluetooth technology
is connected.
indicates that Bluetooth technology is enabled.
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indicates that there is an unread message in
your inbox.
indicates that the text message has been read.
indicates that there is an unread urgent message
in your inbox.
indicates that you have read the urgent message.
indicates that the message was sent.
indicates that the message failed to send.
indicates that you have a pending message.
indicates that the message is a draft.
indicates that there is URL text contained in the
text 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 all mode.
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indicates that your phone is in ringer+vibrate
mode.
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 your phone’s ringer+vibrate
is turned off.
shows your current battery charge strength.
(Icon
shown fully charged and completely empty.)
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 message is locked.
indicates that your phone is in Web security
mode.
indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.
indicates that the camera is enabled.
indicates that the camcorder is enabled.
indicates that the self-timer function is enabled.
With the self-timer enabled, a set amount of time
is required prior to taking a picture.
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indicates that the movie light is turned on when
recording video clips.
indicates that the white balance has been set to
Sunny. This is used for taking pictures or movies
outdoors on bright sunny days.
indicates that the white balance has been set to
Cloudy. This is used for taking pictures or
movies outdoors under cloudy conditions.
indicates that the white balance has been set to
Tungsten. This is used for taking pictures or
movies indoors under normal lighting
conditions.
indicates that the white balance has been set to
Fluorescent. This is used for taking pictures or
movies indoors under fluorescent lighting
conditions.
indicates that the white balance has been set to
Manual. This is used for taking pictures indoors
or outdoors using your own custom settings.
allows you to start recording a video or voice
memo.
indicates that a voice memo or video has been
paused.
indicates that a voice memo or video is playing.
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indicates that a picture has been assigned a
function. An example may be Picture ID, Screen
Saver, or Incoming Call.
indicates that media has been uploaded to an
online album or folder.
indicates that there is a TransFLASH memory
card installed.
indicates that there is a voice message attached
to an image.
Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by
letting you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS
Network and whether you’re operating in digital mode. (For
more information, see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming
Note:
Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone
Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint Power Vision
Phone. The A920 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and
reliable, and it also offers many significant features and
service options. The following list previews some of those
features and provides page numbers where you can find out
more:
ⅷ
Digital dual-band capability allows you to make and
receive calls while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network
and to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks
where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements
ⅷ
Sprint PCS VisionSM provides access to the wireless
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ⅷ
and convenient messaging capabilities.
ⅷ
ⅷ
Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM lets you dial phone numbers
by speaking someone’s name or the digits of their phone
Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can
be downloaded to make your Sprint PCS Phone as unique
ⅷ
ⅷ
The Contacts list allows you to store up to 500 entries,
with up to five phone numbers per entry (page 87).
The built-in Scheduler offers several personal information
management features to help you manage your busy
ⅷ
ⅷ
Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location
feature for use in connection with location-based services
that may be available in the future (page 55).
Your phone’s external LCD display allows you to monitor
the phone’s status and to see who’s calling without
opening the phone.
ⅷ
ⅷ
T9® Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one
Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two
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Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
To turn your phone on:
ᮣ
Press and release
.
Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching 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.
Note:
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
Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved
batteries and chargers with your Sprint PCS Phone. The
failure to use a Sprint-approved or manufacturer-
approved battery and charger may increase the risk that
your Sprint PCS Phone will overheat, catch fire, or
explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or
property damage.
Warning!
Sprint- or manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories
can be found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s
manufacturer, or call 1-866-343-1114 to order. They’re also
available at www.sprint.com – click on the Shopping tab at the
top, then look under Phones & Accessories.
Battery Capacity
Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is
fully drained. The battery provides up to 3.5 hours of
continuous digital talk time.
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.
Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode,
Bluetooth, 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:
ᮣ
To install, insert the battery into the opening on the
back of the phone and gently press down until the latch
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. Press the battery release latch up and remove the
battery from the phone at a 45-degree angle.
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Charging the Battery
Your Sprint PCS 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(
the phone sounds a warning tone.
) blinks and
Always use a Sprint-approved desktop charger, travel
charger, 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 Charger
To use the travel charger provided with your phone:
ᮣ
Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s
power interface connector and the other end into an
electrical outlet.
Ⅲ
A red indicator light on the phone lets you know the
battery is charging.
Ⅲ
An on-screen indicator lets you know that the battery
is charged.
It takes about three hours to fully recharge a completely
rundown battery.
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Navigating Through Phone Menus
The navigation key on your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to
scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the
right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at
all times.
To navigate through a menu, simply press 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.
For a diagram of your phone’s menu, please see “Your Phone’s
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. Select Menu ( ) to access the main menu.
2. Select Call History by pressing
and pressing
3. Select Incoming Calls by pressing
it and pressing
.
or by highlighting it
or by highlighting
.
. (If you have received any calls, they
are displayed on the screen.)
For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into
“Select Menu > Call History > Incoming Calls.”
Note:
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Backing Up Within a Menu
To go to the previous menu:
ᮣ
Press
.
To return to standby mode:
ᮣ
Press
.
Displaying Your Phone Number
Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS
Phone can remind you.
To display your phone number:
ᮣ
Select Menu > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number.
(Your phone number and other information about your
phone and account will be displayed.)
To select Menu, press the menu key. To select menu options
(such as Settings, above), highlight the option and press OK.
(If the menu options are numbered, you may also select an
option simply by pressing the corresponding number key.)
Note:
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Making and Answering Calls
Making Calls
Placing a call from your Sprint PCS Phone is as easy as making
a call from any landline phone. Just enter the number and
press
, and you’re on your way to clear calls.
To make a call using your keypad:
1. Make sure your phone is on.
2. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make
a mistake while dialing, press
to erase one digit at a
time. Press and hold to erase the entire number.)
3. Press
Call Guard is enabled, press
. (To make a call when you are roaming and
and then . See
4. Press
or close the phone when you are finished.
To redial your previous call, press TALK twice.
Tip:
You can also place calls from your Sprint PCS Phone by using
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Dialing Options
When you enter numbers in standby mode, select
Options ( ) to see the following dialing options.
To initiate an option, press the corresponding softkey button.
ⅷ
Send Msg allows you to send a text or voice SMS message
with attachments to the number being dialed.
ⅷ
ⅷ
Dial dials the number or digits displayed.
Save: Enter a seven- or ten-digit number (phone number
and area code) and press
or Options ( ). Select Save
to save the phone number. (See “Saving a Phone Number”
ⅷ
Find: Enter a digit or string of digits and press Options
(right softkey). Press Search to display Contacts entries
that contain the entered numbers. (See “Finding a Phone
ⅷ
ⅷ
Hard Pause allows you to enter a hard pause. To continue
dialing, you must press a key. (See “Dialing and Saving
2sec Pause allows you to enter a 2-second pause. The
phone will pause, then continue dialing without any
additional keys being pressed. (See “Dialing and Saving
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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
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
information.)
Your Sprint PCS Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the
following ways:
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
The phone rings and/or vibrates.
The indicator light flashes.
The backlight illuminates.
The screen displays an incoming call message.
If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts,
the entry’s name is displayed. The caller’s phone number may
also be displayed, if available.
If Call Answer is set to Talk Key, the following options are also
displayed. To select an option, press the corresponding
softkey button.
ⅷ
Answer to answer the call.
ⅷ
Ignore to send the call to your voicemail box.
To quiet the ringer, press the back, end, or volume key.
Tip:
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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
Nationwide Sprint 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:
ᮣ
Guard” on page 79 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 from the notification screen:
ᮣ
Highlight the entry and press
number, press .)
. (To dial the phone
To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode:
1. Select Menu > Call History > Missed calls.
2. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press
.
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Calling Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 911 (dial
and press
),
even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted.
When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically
enters Emergency mode.
Note:
During an emergency call, press Options (right softkey) to
display your options. To select an option, highlight it and
press
.
ⅷ
Unlock Phone to unlock your phone (appears only if the
phone is locked).
ⅷ
To close the pop-up menu (appears only if the phone is
unlocked), press the
key.
Press Options (right softkey), then phone info & phone
number to display your phone number during an emergency
call.
Tip:
To exit Emergency mode:
1. Press
to end a 911 call.
2. Press and hold
until Emergency mode is
exited.
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In-Call Options
Pressing Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of
features you may use during the course of a call. To select an
option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight
the option and press
. The following options are available
through the Options menu:
Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone
near your ear during speakerphone use.
Warning!
ⅷ
(1) Key Mute or Key Unmute allows you to mute the key
tones on your phone so the other caller cannot hear you
pressing any keys on your handset.
ⅷ
ⅷ
ⅷ
(2) Contacts accesses the Contacts menu.
(3) Messaging accesses the Messaging menu options.
(4) 3-Way Call allows you to talk to two different people at
the same time. (For more information, see “Making a
ⅷ
ⅷ
(5) Call History checks your call log for Outgoing, Incoming,
Missed, and All Recent calls. You can also erase the logs
from this menu.
(6) Voice Memo allows you to record incoming audio from
your conversation. (For more information, see “Managing
ⅷ
ⅷ
(7) Tools accesses the Tools menu options.
(8) Phone Info displays the following menu:
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
(1) Phone Number
(2) Icon Glossary
(3) Version
(4) Advanced
(5) Memory Status
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During a call, the left softkey button functions as the Mute
button. Press it to mute the phone’s microphone for privacy.
Press it again to Unmute the phone.
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 are displayed. The left softkey displays the
Save option. Select this option if you wish to add the new
number to your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number”
below.)
After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number
that is already in your Contacts, the entry name and phone
number and the duration of the call are displayed. The right
softkey displays the option Call.
The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified
as No ID or Restricted.
Note:
Saving a Phone Number
Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 5 phone numbers in
each Contact entry up to a total of 500 phone numbers. Each
entry’s name can contain up to 20 characters. Your phone
automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically.
(For more information, see Section 2F: Using Contacts on
To save a number from standby mode:
1. Enter a phone number and press
.
2. Select New Entry or Existing Entry and press
.
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