Page 1 Sprint PCS ® Service Sprint PCS Vision Phone VI-125 by LG ® www.sprintpcs.com © 2005 Sprint. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, the diamond logo design, and all other Sprint marks referenced herein are trademarks of Sprint. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint ......i Introduction .......ii Section 1: Getting Started .
Page 3 Finding a Phone Number ......30 Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses ..31 Dialing From the Contacts .
Page 4 Location Settings ....... . .50 Messaging Settings .......51 Airplane Mode .
Page 5 2E. Navigating Through Menus ....77 Menu Navigation ....... . .78 Menu Structure .
Page 6 Going to Today’s Calendar Menu ....105 Erasing a Day’s Events ......105 Purging Events .
Page 7 Clearing the Message Icon ..... . .127 Voicemail Menu Key ......128 Using SMS Text Messaging .
Page 8 3C. Sprint PCS Voice Command Getting Started with Sprint PCS Voice Command ..164 Creating Your Own Address Book ....165 Making a Call with Sprint PCS Voice Command .
Page 9: Welcome To Sprint
Welcome to Sprint Sprint has the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation. Depend on it. 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 –...
Page 10: Introduction
Introduction This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.
Page 11: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 13: Setting Up Service
Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Setting Up Your Voicemail Sprint PCS Account Passwords Getting Help Setting up service on your new Sprint PCS Phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.
Page 14: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Service
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.
Page 15: Setting Up Your Voicemail
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.
Page 16: Sprint Pcs Account Passwords
120 for more information on your voicemail password. Sprint PCS Vision Password With your VI-125 by LG, you may elect to set up a Sprint PCS Vision Password. This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of Premium Services content and to protect personal information on multi- phone accounts.
Page 17: Getting Help
Getting Help Visit www.sprintpcs.com You can go online to: Access your account information Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint PCS Service Plan) View and pay your bill Make your life easier by enrolling in Online Invoicing and Automatic Payment Purchase accessories Shop for the latest Sprint PCS Phones View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options...
Page 18 Receiving Automated Invoicing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing information on your Sprint PCS Account. This information includes balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. (Normal airtime usage will apply.) To access automated invoicing information: Press...
Page 19 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 TALK For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at Note: Sprint PCS Operator Services may not be available in all...
Page 21: Section 2: Your Sprint Pcs Phone
Section 2 Your Sprint PCS Phone...
Page 23: Your Sprint Pcs Phone: The Basics
Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify...
Page 24: Front View Of Your Phone
Front View of Your Phone 1. Signal Strength Indicator 2. Softkey Buttons 3. Headset Jack 4. Volume Control 5. Talk 6. Voice Services 7. Back (Clear) Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone – The Basics 8. Accessory Jack 16. Earpiece 15.
Page 25: Key Functions
Key Functions Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. Softkey Buttons let you select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left and right lines on the display screen. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
Page 26 Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode. Press Up to access Messaging. Press Down to access Downloads. Press Right to Find/Add Entry.
Page 27: Viewing The Display Screen
Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings >...
Page 28: Features Of Your Sprint Pcs Phone
Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. The VI-125 by LG is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those...
Page 29 800 MHz digital networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 69). Sprint PCS Vision provides access to the wireless Internet in digital mode (page 137). SMS Text Messaging and Sprint PCS Mail provide quick and convenient messaging capabilities (pages 130 and 147, respectively).
Page 30: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press and hold 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 –...
Page 31: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 3.5 hours of continuous digital talk time (up to 1.8 hours in analog).
Page 32 Insert the battery (label side facing up) into the cavity at a 45-degree angle. (The metal contacts must be aligned with and touching the metal prongs.) Press down on the battery until it snaps into place. Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages.
Page 33 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.
Page 34: Displaying Your Phone Number
Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS Phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu, select Settings ( Number. (Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.) Making and Answering Calls Making Calls...
Page 35: Dialing Options
Tip: When the TALK key pressed twice. It will redial the last Recent Call from the Recent Calls Log, which can either be incoming, outgoing or missed. When making calls off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number). You can also place calls from your Sprint PCS Phone by using Sprint PCS Voice Command your Call History listings (page 86).
Page 36: Answering Calls
Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Press TALK on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key.
Page 37: Missed Call Notification
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.
Page 38: Calling Emergency Numbers
Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial ), even if your phone is locked or your account is TALK restricted. In-Call Options During a call,your phone displays menu options. The following options are available through the Actions menu: (To select an option, highlight the option and press Mute or Unmute to mute your microphone, or to unmute the microphone if it was muted earlier.
Page 39: End-Of-Call Options
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 right softkey displays the Save option. Select this option if you wish to add the new number to your Contacts.
Page 40: Finding A Phone Number
Use the numeric keypad to enter the new contact name and press – or – Search for an existing contact name and press save the new number. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new entry. Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers.
Page 41: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses
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 the left softkey button.
Page 42: Dialing From The Contacts
Dialing From the Contacts To dial directly from a Contacts entry: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Contacts may also be accessed by pressing right on the navigation key from the idle screen. Select Contacts ( Scroll to Find/Add Entry and press Shortcut: Press Right on the Navigation key to list entries.
Page 43 Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing You can store up to ninety-nine numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial Speed Dial entries using one key press for locations 2-9 or two key presses for locations 10-99.
Page 44: Entering Text
Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your Sprint PCS Phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging).
Page 45: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your Sprint PCS Phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 Word mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 34.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word.
Page 46 Adding a Word to the T9 Database If a word you want to enter does not display as an option when you are using T9 Text Input, you can add it to the database. To add a word to the T9 Text Input database: Select the Abc character input mode.
Page 47: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: Select the Abc mode (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 34). Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears (for example, to enter the word “Bill,”...
Page 48: Entering Numbers,Symbols,Smileys And Canned Messages
Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys and Canned Messages To enter numbers: Select the 123 mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 34). To enter symbols: Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 34.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.
Page 49: Controlling Your Phone's Settings
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings Display Settings Location Settings Messaging Settings Airplane Mode TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service Phone Setup Options Using the menu options available on your Sprint PCS Phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.
Page 50: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual phone book entries, types of calls, and types of messages. Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music. Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others.
Page 51 Press the navigation button left or right to select Default, Voice Memo, or Download ringers. Press the navigation button down to select the desired Ringer. Press to Save and exit. Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Press Menu (left Softkey) to access the main menu.
Page 52: Selecting A Key Tone Length
Selecting a Key Tone Length Your phone allows you to select the duration of 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 length: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
Page 53: Alert Notification
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, when a call has been connected, or when your phone’s signal is fading. To enable or disable alert sounds: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
Page 54: Display Settings
Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to sixteen characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting (“Sprint PCS”), or you may enter your own custom greeting. To display or change your greeting: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
Page 55: Changing The Display Screen
Scroll to Backlight and press Select Main LCD or Keypad and press Using the navigation key, select a time setting and press Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times. Changing the Display Screen Your new Sprint PCS Phone offers options for what you see on the display screen while powering on or off and when in standby mode.
Page 56: Changing The Display Screen For Incoming Calls
Changing the Display Screen for Incoming Calls You can set the color or downloaded image (screen saver) to be shown on the Incoming Calls display. Followthesesteps: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Display and press Scroll to Incoming Calls and press Select Caller ID, No Caller ID or Roaming and press Press the navigation key up or down and press...
Page 57: Changing The Phone's Menu Style
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: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Display and press Scroll to Menu Style and press Select Icon to view the main menu as an animated icon or List to view the main menu as a list and press...
Page 58: Changing The Clock Display
Changing the Clock Display Choose whether you want your phone’s clock to display in analog mode, digital mode, or with time and date. To change the clock’s appearance on the standby screen: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Display and press Scroll to Clock and press...
Page 59: Changing The Power Save Mode
Changing the Power Save Mode This feature helps conserve your battery power by restricting the display. To change the power save mode: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Display and press Scroll to Power Save Mode and press Select 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, or Off and press Changing the Status Light Mode...
Page 60: Location Settings
Location Settings 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. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.
Page 61: Messaging Settings
Messaging Settings Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. (For more information, see “Using SMS Text Messaging” on page 130.) Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier.
Page 62: Callback Number
Callback Number Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Messaging and press Scroll to Callback Number and press Select None, My Phone Number, or Other and press (If you select Other, enter a number and press Adding a Customized Signature Each message you send can have a customized signature to reflect your personality.
Page 63 Managing Pre-Set Messages Your phone is pre-set with twenty canned messages to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as “Where are you?,” “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at,” can be customized or deleted to suit your needs. You can even add your own canned messages to the list.
Page 64: Airplane Mode
To add a new canned message, scroll to <Add New> and press Enter your canned message (see “Entering Text” on page 34), and press added to the end of the list.) Note: You may also add or edit Canned (Pre-set) Messages in the “My Online Tools”...
Page 65: Tty Use With Sprint Pcs Service
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices.
Page 66 To turn TTY Mode on or off: Press mode. (An informational message displays.) Press Select Enable TTY and press – or – Select Disable TTY and press off. Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon. If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired.
Page 67: Phone Setup Options
Phone Setup Options Shortcut Your phone offers you the option of assigning a navigation key shortcut to a favorite or often-used function. Once you assign the key (Up, Down, Right, or Left), you can then press the navigation key in standby mode to launch your personally designated shortcut.
Page 68: Call Answer Mode
Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether you want to be required to press press any number key, or simply to open the phone. To set call answer mode: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Setup/Others and press Scroll to Answer Call and press...
Page 69: Auto-Answer Mode
Auto-Answer Mode You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit. To set Auto-Answer mode: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Setup/Others and press Scroll to Auto-Answer and press To select an option, highlight it and press Off to disable Auto-Answer.
Page 70: Plus Code Dialing
Plus Code Dialing Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Setup/Others and press Scroll to Plus Code Dialing and press Select Enable/Disable, Int’l Dial Prefix (to enter your default international country code), or Info and press Display Language You can choose to display your Sprint PCS Phone’s...
Page 71: Setting Your Phone's Security
Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Restricting Your Phone Using Special Numbers Erasing the Contacts Erasing Downloads Resetting Your Phone Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision By using the security settings on your Sprint PCS Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility.
Page 72: Accessing The Security Menu
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: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Security and press Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.
Page 73: Unlocking Your Phone
Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: From standby mode, press Unlock (right softkey). Enter your lock code. Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Security and press Enter your lock code.
Page 74: Restricting Your Phone
Restricting Your Phone 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.) To restrict your phone: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
Page 75: Using Special Numbers
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 up to ten special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both directories).
Page 76: Erasing The Contacts
Erasing the Contacts You can quickly and easily erase all of the contents of your Contacts. To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Security and press Enter your lock code.
Page 77: Resetting Your Phone
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: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Settings ( Scroll to Security and press Enter your lock code.
Page 78: Security Features For Sprint Pcs Vision
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 Sprint PCS Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Sprint PCS Vision services.
Page 79: Controlling Your Roaming Experience
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Your new dual band/tri-mode VI-125 by LG 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...
Page 80: Understanding Roaming
Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( If you are roaming on an analog system, the roaming icon will display along with the text –...
Page 81 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.
Page 82 Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, you will 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.
Page 83: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. 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 phone to control your roaming experience.
Page 84: Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard
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 onscreen 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.
Page 85 To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: Press . (A message will appear notifying you that TALK roaming charges will apply.) Select Answer ( Reminder: If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls.
Page 87: Navigating Through Menus
Every function and feature of your Sprint PCS Phone can be accessed through an onscreen menu. This section is a road map to using your VI-125 by LG . Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.
Page 88: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation 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.
Page 89: Viewing The Menus
Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press BACK To return to standby mode: Press Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. 1. Call History Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Missed Calls Erase Calls 2.
Page 90 4. Downloads Games Ringers Screen Savers Applications Other <Memory Status> 5. Web 6. Tools Scheduler Alarm Clock Voice Memo Notepad Ez Tip Calc Calculator World Clock 7. Settings Sounds Ringers Key Tones Volume Ringer Earpiece Key Beep Application Power On/Off Alerts Voicemail Alerts Message Alerts...
Page 91 Display Greeting Backlight Main LCD Keypad Screen Saver Incoming Calls Contrast Menu Style Theme Skins Clock Main LCD Front LCD Font Size Message Browser Notepad Power Save Mode Status Light PCS Vision Enable PCS Vision (Disable Vision) Net Guard Update Vision Profile Roaming Set Mode Call Guard...
Page 92 Voice Dial Setup/Others Shortcuts Answer Call Auto-Answer Dialing Match Plus Code Dialing Auto Volume Language TTY Mode Airplane Mode Update Phone SW Phone Info Voice Dial/Train Words Flip Open/Any Key / TALK Only Off / Car-Kit/HeadSet Abbreviated Dialing/Contacts Match/ Speed Dial Enable/Disable / Int’l Dial Prefix / Info On/Off English/Spanish...
Page 93: Managing Call History
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 Phone, and missed calls.
Page 94: Viewing History
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts 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.
Page 95: Call History Options
Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts).
Page 96: Making A Call From Call History
Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Call History ( Scroll to Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls , or Missed Calls and press Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified...
Page 97: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History
Use the keypad to type in the new entry name and press – or – Use your navigation key to scroll through your existing phone book entries, highlight a name, and press After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed.
Page 98: Erasing Call History
Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options” on page 85. To erase Call History: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Call History ( Scroll to Erase Calls and press Scroll to Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or All Calls and press appear.) If you are certain you want to erase the call history,...
Page 99: Using The Contacts
Using the Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contacts Entry Finding Contacts Entries Contacts Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Creating Voice Dial Tags Editing a Contacts Entry Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Dialing Sprint PCS Services Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in...
Page 100: Adding A New Contacts Entry
Adding a New Contacts Entry Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 200 Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of 5 phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 32 characters. To add a new entry: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
Page 101: Finding Contacts Entries
Finding Contacts Entries There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find Contacts entries by name: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
Page 102 Finding Group Entries To find entries designated as part of a group: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Contacts ( Scroll to Groups and press Scroll through the group titles using your navigation key. To display entries belonging to a group, highlight the group and press To display an entry within the group, highlight it and press...
Page 103: Contacts Entry Options
To display an entry's speed dial options, highlight it and press – or – To dial the speed dial number, press Finding Voice Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in Voice Dial: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Contacts ( Scroll to Voice Dials and press Scroll through voice dial entries using your navigation...
Page 104: Adding A Phone Number To A Contacts Entry
Default to assign an image type to the entry. [URL] to add a web site’s URL. to the entry. Tip: You can view the next entry by pressing the navigation key right or view the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left.
Page 105: Editing A Contacts Entry's Phone Number
Highlight [Add Number] and press Enter the new phone number and press Select a label for the number and press Press Done (left softkey) to save the new number. – or – Press Options (right softkey), assign a Speed Dial or Voice Dial for the number, then press Done (left softkey) to save your new settings.
Page 106: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing” on page 33. Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new Contacts entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry, or when you edit an existing number.
Page 107: Creating Voice Dial Tags
Highlight Set Speed Dial and press Select an available speed dial location and press Scroll to Set Speed Dial and press (A confirmation will display.) Press Done (left softkey) to save the new Speed Dial. Note: If you attempt to assign an already in-use speed dial location to a new phone number, a dialog will appear asking if you wish to replace the existing speed dial assignment.
Page 108: Editing A Contacts Entry
Repeat the voice dial as prompted. (A confirmation will display. ) Press Done (left softkey) to save the new voice dial. Note: To add a voice dial to a new entry or a new phone number, enter the number (see "Adding a New Contacts Entry" on page 90 or "Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry"...
Page 109: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 41.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Display a Contacts entry.
Page 110: Dialing Sprint Pcs Services
Dialing Sprint PCS Services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint PCS Services. To dial a service from your Contacts: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Contacts ( Scroll to Services and press Scroll to Customer Service, Dir Assistance, Account Info, Sprint Operator, or Voice Command and press To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad:...
Page 111: Using The Phone's Calendar And Tools
Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools In This Section Using Your Phone’s Calendar Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Using Your Phone's Notepad Using Your Phone’s Tools Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle.
Page 112: Using Your Phone's Calendar
Using Your Phone’s Calendar Adding an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Scheduler and press Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event and press Add (left softkey).
Page 113: Event Alerts
Select a repeating status for the event by highlighting the repeat field and pressing Highlight None, Daily, Mon - Fri, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly and press Select an alarm time for the event by highlighting the alarm field and pressing Highlight None, On time, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 1 hour, 1 day, or 2 days and press Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the...
Page 114: Event Alert Menu
Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press To view additional options, press the appropriate softkey. Detail (right softkey) displays the event detail screen.
Page 115: Going To Today's Calendar Menu
Going to Today’s Calendar Menu To go to the Calendar menu for today’s date: From the main menu, select Tools ( Scroll to Scheduler and press Press Options (right softkey). Scroll to Go to today and press Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: From the main menu, select Tools ( Scroll to Scheduler and press...
Page 116: Purging Events
Purging Events To delete events scheduled before a specific time and date: From the Scheduler menu, press Options (right softkey). Scroll to Erase old and press Select the option to erase events older than One week, One month, One year, or One day and press (A dialog will display to inform you how many old events have been erased.) Purging All Events...
Page 117: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Alarm Clock and press Scroll to Alarm 1, Alarm 2, Alarm 3, or Quick Alarm and press Turn the alarm on or off by highlighting the activation...
Page 118: Using Your Phone's Notepad
Using Your Phone’s Notepad Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a notepad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Notepad and press Scroll to <Add New>...
Page 119: Using Your Phone's Tools
Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping your be more efficient and organized, your Sprint PCS Phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using EZ Tips To quickly and easily calculate tip amounts: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Ez Tip Calc and press Use your keypad and navigation key to enter the bill...
Page 120: Using The Calculator
Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Calculator and press Enter numbers using your keypad. Press Press positive to negative. Press Press World Clock...
Page 121: Using Your Phone's Voice Services
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing Managing Voice Memos Your Sprint PCS Phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos.
Page 122: Using Voice-Activated Dialing
Using Voice-Activated Dialing In addition to Sprint PCS Voice Command you can use a voice dial tag to automatically dial a phone number in your Contacts. (A voice dial tag is a command you record and use to place calls without using the keypad.) Your phone can store up to 30 voice dial tags.
Page 123: Reviewing Voice Dial Tags
After you are prompted to say the name you wish to program, wait for the beep and then say the name into your phone’s microphone. Respond to the prompt by repeating the name after the beep. Reviewing Voice Dial Tags To review voice dial tags: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
Page 124: Managing Voice Memos
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: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Voice Memo and press Scroll to <Record New>...
Page 125: Voice Memo Options
Voice Memo Options To play the voice memos you have recorded: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Tools ( Scroll to Voice Memo and press Scroll to the voice memo you wish to hear and press Play to play the selected voice memo.
Page 127: Section 3: Sprint Pcs Service Features
Section 3 Sprint PCS Service Features...
Page 129: Sprint Pcs Service Features: The Basics
Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text 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.
Page 130: Using Voicemail
Using Voicemail 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 Sprint PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 131: Voicemail Notification
Voicemail Notification There are several ways your Sprint PCS 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 New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail.
Page 132: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your Sprint PCS Phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your Sprint PCS Phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold voicemail box.)
Page 133 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 128. Date/Time Replay Erase Cancel Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features – The Basics Send Reply Advance Rewind...
Page 134: Voicemail Options
Voicemail Options Your Sprint PCS 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.
Page 135 Press for Group Distribution Lists. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists. 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...
Page 136 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other Sprint PCS Voicemail users. After listening to a message, press Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction and forward the voice message.
Page 137: Clearing The Message Icon
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. From the main voicemail menu, press Personal Options. Press for Greetings.
Page 138: Voicemail Menu Key
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...
Page 139 Greetings Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features – The Basics...
Page 140: Using Sms Text Messaging
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 Phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your phone’s screen.
Page 141 Recent List to select a recipient from your recent lists. Press to save the recipient. (To include additional recipients, input a new phone number or email address. You may include up to 10 recipients per message.) Press Next (left softkey ) when you are finished selecting/entering recipients, and compose a message or use the canned (pre-set) messages or smileys (icons) and press...
Page 142: Accessing Sms Text Messages
Accessing SMS Text Messages To read an SMS Text message: When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen, depending on your settings (see "Displaying Pop-up Messages" on page 51). Use your navigation key to scroll down and view the entire message.
Page 143: Using Caller Id
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: Press...
Page 144: Responding To Call Waiting
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 TALK...
Page 145: Making A Three-Way Call
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: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, enter the second number you wish to call and press puts the first caller on hold and dials the second...
Page 146: Using Call Forwarding
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: Press Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded.
Page 147: Sprint Pcs Vision
Sprint PCS Vision In This Section Sprint PCS Vision Applications Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision Accessing Messaging Downloading Premium Services Content Exploring the Web Sprint PCS Vision FAQs Sprint PCS Vision brings you clarity you can see and hear with advanced multimedia services.
Page 148: Sprint Pcs Vision Applications
Sprint PCS Vision Applications Here is a brief list of the applications available through your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. For more information, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User Guide online at Messaging your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. Games Play exciting games with full-color graphics, sound, and vibration.
Page 149: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Vision
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 Sprint PCS Vision services, including managing your User name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your Sprint PCS Vision Phone.
Page 150 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.
Page 151: Launching A Sprint Pcs Vision Connection
Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu. Select Web ( connection will launch and the Sprint PCS Vision home page will display.) The Sprint PCS Vision Home Page Shortcut: You can also press the navigation key right to launch the Web.
Page 152: Net Guard
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. Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect.
Page 153: Sprint Pcs Vision Connection Status And Indicators
Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your Sprint PCS Vision connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active (data is being transferred);...
Page 154: Navigating The Web
Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a Sprint PCS Vision session is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a Sprint PCS Vision session, the bottom line of your phone's display contains one or more softkeys.
Page 155 Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select on-screen items: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the desired softkey button (or press Tip: You'll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items.
Page 156: Accessing Messaging
Going Home To return to the Sprint PCS Vision home page from any other Web page: Press and hold – or – Press Menu (right softkey) and select Home ( 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.
Page 157: Accessing Sprint Pcs Mail
Accessing Sprint PCS Mail Sprint PCS Mail allows you to perform many of the typical email functions from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone that you can from your personal computer. You can manage your Sprint PCS Mail account from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone or from your personal computer at To access Sprint PCS Mail from your phone: Press Menu (left softkey) to access the main menu.
Page 158: Accessing Additional Email Providers
Accessing Additional Email Providers With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services such as AOL ® Mail, Yahoo! EarthLink ® to keep in touch, even while you’re on the go. To access email providers from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging.
Page 159: Accessing Instant Messaging
Accessing Instant Messaging Sprint PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL Messenger , MSN ® To access instant messaging clients from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging.
Page 160: Accessing Wireless Chatrooms
Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Sprint PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, to send text messages and icons to chatroom participants, or to launch a one-on-one (private) chatroom. To access a chatroom from the browser: Press Web (right softkey ) to launch the browser.
Page 161: Downloading Premium Services Content
Downloading Premium Services Content With Sprint PCS 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. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below.
Page 162 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. Categories allows you to narrow your search to a general category, such as Movie/TV Themes for Ringers or College Logos for Screen Savers.
Page 163 Note: If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to create your purchasing profile. Select an option to continue: Select Use (left softkey) to assign the downloaded item (or to launch, in the case of a game or application).
Page 164 To access My Content Manager: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Downloads. Select My Content Manager. (A list of your purchased items will display.) To download purchased content from My Content Manager: From the My Content Manager display (see above), highlight the item you wish to download and press item will display.)
Page 165: Exploring The Web
Exploring the Web With Web access on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, 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.
Page 166: Opening The Browser Menu
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 Sprint PCS Vision session, from any page you are viewing. To open the browser menu: Press the right softkey.
Page 167 Homepage. Allows you to select your browser’s home page. Multimedia. Configures your multimedia preferences. View Title Region. Displays a site’s title information. Scroll Mode. Configures your scrolling options. Send Referrer. Allows you to turn Send Referrer on or off. Connection Timeout. Lets you set your browser’s automatic time-out duration.
Page 168: Creating A Bookmark
Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time. To create a bookmark: Go to the Web page you want to mark. Press the right softkey to display the browser menu. Select Bookmarks.
Page 169 Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: Press the right softkey to display the browser menu. Select Bookmarks. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to delete and press Menu (right softkey). Select Delete from the menu. (A confirmation screen will display.) Select Yes (right softkey) to remove the bookmark.
Page 170 Reloading a Web Page To reload (refresh) a Web page: Press the right softkey to display the browser menu. Select Refresh. (The browser will reload the current Web 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.
Page 171: Sprint Pcs Vision Faqs
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS Vision service? Your User name (for example, display when you access Menu > Settings > Phone Info > My Phone Number. How do I sign-in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access Sprint PCS Vision services when you turn on your phone.
Page 172 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.
Page 173: Sprint Pcs Voice Command
Sprint PCS Voice Command In This Section Getting Started with Sprint PCS Voice Command Creating Your Own Address Book Making a Call with Sprint PCS Voice Command Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS, reaching your friends, family, and co- workers has never been easier –...
Page 174: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Voice Command
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.
Page 175: Creating Your Own Address Book
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.
Page 176: Making A Call With Sprint Pcs Voice Command
Making a Call with Sprint PCS Voice Command To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press 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,”...
Page 177: Accessing Information Using Sprint Pcs Voice Command
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press TALK Say “Call the Web” and choose from a listing of information categories like news, weather, and sports. – or – Simply say “Call news room,” “Call the weather,” “Call Sports Central,”...
Page 179: Section 4: Safety Guidelines And Warranty Information
Section 4 Safety Guidelines Warranty Information...
Page 181: Safety
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 Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Part of getting the most out of your Sprint PCS Phone is learning how the phone works and how to care for it.
Page 182: Getting The Most Out Of Your Reception
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.
Page 183: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
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.
Page 184 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio Frequency (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.
Page 185: Caring For The Battery
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. Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or...
Page 186: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc Notice
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...
Page 187 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.
Page 188: Fcc Radiofrequency Emission
The highest reported SAR values of the VI-125 are: AMPS mode (Part 22): 1.020 Head: CDMA mode (Part 22): 0.511 Head: Sprint PCS mode (Part 24): 0.996 Head: FCC Radiofrequency Emission This phone meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Guidelines.
Page 189: Owner's Record
Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Sprint PCS Vision Phone VI-125 by LG Model: Serial No.:...
Page 191: Manufacturer's Warranty
Section 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty Your Sprint PCS 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 in this section. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your Sprint PCS Phone, please visit www.sprintpcs.com...
Page 192: Manufacturer's Warranty
Manufacturer’s Warranty Customer Limited Warranty SPRINT SPECTRUM, L.P., (Sprint) offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit (Product), including accessories in the product package, will be free from defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1. SUBSCRIBER UNIT A.
Page 193 climate or temperature; (iii) Products operated outside published maximum ratings; (iv) cosmetic damage; (v) Products on which warranty stickers or Product serial numbers have been removed, altered, or rendered illegible; (vi) customer instruction: (vii) cost of installation, removal or reinstallation; (viii) signal reception problems (unless caused by defect in material and workmanship): (ix) damage as the result of fire, flood, acts of God or other acts which are not the fault of Sprint and which the Product is not specified to tolerate, including...
Page 194 REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AS PROVIDED BY THE WARRANTY, IS YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SPRINT MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS...
Page 195: Index
Index Airplane Mode 54 Alarm Clock 107 Answering Calls 26 Auto-Answer Mode 59 Backlight 44 Battery 21-23 Capacity 21 Charging 22 Installing 21 Removing 22 Using the Charger 23 Bookmarks 158-159 Accessing 158 Creating 158 Deleting 159 Browser Menu 155 Calculator 110 Calendar 102-106 Call Answer Mode 58...
Page 196 Canned Messages 38 Numbers 38 Selecting Mode 34 Smileys 38 Symbols 38 T9 Text Input 35 EZ Tips 109 Instant Messaging 149 Key Functions 15 Key Tones 42 Location 50 Lock Code Changing 63 Locking Your Phone 62 Making Calls 24 Menu Navigation 78 Menu Style 47 Messaging...
Page 197 Assigning Numbers 96 Sprint Customer Service 7 Sprint PCS Mail 147 Sprint PCS Service Account Passwords 6 Dialing Sprint PCS Services 100 Directory Assistance 8 Operator Services 9 Setting Up 3-9 Sprint PCS Vision 137-162 Applications 138 Chat 150 Downloading Content 151 FAQs 161 Home Page 141 Launching 141...
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LG Sprint PCS Vision VI-125 Owner's Manual

Welcome to Sprint

Introduction

Section 1: Getting Started

Setting up Service

Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone

Your Sprint PCS Phone: the Basics

Controlling Your Phone's Settings

Setting Your Phone's Security

Controlling Your Roaming Experience

Navigating through Menus

Managing Call History

Using the Contacts

Using the Phone's Calendar and Tools

Using Your Phone's Voice Services

Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features

Sprint PCS Service Features: the Basics

Sprint PCS Vision

Sprint PCS Voice Command

Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information

Safety

Manufacturer's Warranty

Index

Quick Links

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