TOA Electronics Sprint Power Vision A920 User Manual

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.  
Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Sending Sprint PCS Picture MailSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137  
3B. Sprint PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189  
3C. Sprint Power VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211  
Exploring the Sprint Music StoreSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213  
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:  
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.  
Visit www.sprint.com and sign on to My PCS to access  
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,  
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 1  
Getting Started  
 
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Section 1A  
Setting Up Service  
In This Section  
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:  
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  
to sign on to www.sprint.com and to use when calling Sprint  
Customer Service. Your default account password is the last  
four digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the  
account owner (if someone else receives the invoice for your  
Sprint PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password at  
Voicemail Password  
You'll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you  
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  
to www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at  
1-888-211-4PCS (4727).  
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Getting Help  
You can go online to:  
Access your account information  
Check your minutes used (depending on your  
Sprint PCS Service Plan)  
View and pay your bill  
Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS Online  
Billing and Automatic Payment  
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:  
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)  
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  
services, visit us online at www.sprint.com.  
Sprint Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate  
areas.  
Note:  
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Section 2  
Your Sprint PCS Phone  
 
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Section 2A  
Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics  
In This Section  
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.  
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  
Experience on page 75.)  
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:  
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  
Sprint PCS VisionSM provides access to the wireless  
Internet in digital mode (page 189).  
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Sprint PCS Mail (page 197), SMS Text Messaging (page  
179), and SMS Voice Messaging (page 182) provide quick  
and convenient messaging capabilities.  
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  
as you are (page 201). Additional charges may apply.  
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  
lifestyle (page 97).  
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.  
T9® Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one  
Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two  
key presses (page 40).  
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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.  
A red indicator light on the phone lets you know the  
battery is charging.  
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  
Contacts menu (page 89), Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM (page  
223), speed dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 40),  
using Voice Activated Dialing (page 108), and using your Call  
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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.  
Send Msg allows you to send a text or voice SMS message  
with attachments to the number being dialed.  
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”  
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  
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:  
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.  
Answer to answer the call.  
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  
.
Unlock Phone to unlock your phone (appears only if the  
phone is locked).  
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!  
(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.  
(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  
(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  
(7) Tools accesses the Tools menu options.  
(8) Phone Info displays the following menu:  
(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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