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Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint PCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1. Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Incoming Call Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 8. Managing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Setting up Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding a Phone Number to an Internal Phone Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Changing the Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Adding a Call Alarm from the Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Setting the Alarm Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Call Alarm Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing To Do Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Command Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Editing To Do Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Voice Dial Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome to Sprint PCS print PCS built the only all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network from the ground up for clearer calls, serving more than 300 major metropolitan areas. We built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone: clear sound, private conversations and time-saving features. S And Sprint Personal Communications Services® can do something even more far-reaching – simplify your life.
1 Getting Started Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service 1 In this Section 䊳 Activating Your Phone 䊳 Setting up Your Voicemail 䊳 Getting Help 䊳 Understanding This User Guide his section walks you through the step-by-step basics of setting up service to your Sprint PCS PhoneTM, including activating or unlocking your phone, selecting your Sprint PCS Service Plan, receiving your new Sprint PCS Phone Number and setting up your voicemail.
Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint PCS Center, it is probably already activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone. If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or Sprint PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call Sprint PCS Customer Care at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Getting Help 䊳 Learn how to use voicemail 1. Press 䊳 Access your customer account 2. Follow the voice prompts to receive the information you 䊳 Purchase accessories 䊳 Add additional options to your service plan 䊳 Check out frequently asked questions 䊳 And much more Sprint PCS Customer Care Sprint PCS Customer Advocates are available to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Understanding This User Guide This user guide introduces you to our technology and all the advantages of your new Sprint PCS Phone – through easy-to-follow instructions. Sections breakdown categories of information to progressively take you all the way from learning the basics to using the most advanced phone features. 䊳 Tips highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone. 䊳 The Index helps you find specific information quickly.
Highlights Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Touchpoint PhoneTM (Model TP3300). This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable and offers many significant features: Dual-band capability provides access to other PCS CDMA and analog cellular networks where Sprint PCS has implemented roaming agreements (page 20). 䊳 Sprint PCS Wireless WebSM connection offers wireless modem capabilities for your personal computer in digital mode (page 122).
1. Speaker: Provides high-quality call or memo audio. Front View of Phone 2. Alert Key: Displays the Alert In-Box. 3. Volume Keys: Adjusts the ringer volume in Standby mode, voice volume during a call or speaker volume during speakerphone operation. 4. WEB: Launches the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser. 1. Speaker (back of phone) 7. Antenna 5. CLR: Lets you clear an entry or back up in the menu. 8. Power On Indicator/ Dual-Color LED 9. Headset Jack 11. SpeakerKey 12. Mouse Key 4. WEB Tip: 7 .
Viewing the Display Screen This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your display screen. Tip: shows your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. 䊳 means your phone cannot find a signal. 䊳 tells you a call is in progress. 䊳 indicates you are “roaming” off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network. 䊳 indicates you are “roaming” off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network on an analog system. Press indicates you have voicemail messages waiting.
Using the Battery Note: Battery Capacity Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode and MiniBrowser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times. Your Sprint PCS Touchpoint Phone™ is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides approximately 3.75 hours of continuous digital talk time (one hour in analog) or approximately 200 hours of continuous digital standby time (25 hours in analog).
3 Understanding Roaming In This Section 䊳 Understanding How Roaming Works 䊳 Understanding the Difference Between Roaming and Sprint PCS Calls 䊳 Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode 䊳 Setting and Using Call Guard R Section 3 18 Understanding Roaming 19 3 This section explains how roaming works as well as special features that let you manage your roaming experience. Understanding Roaming oaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you’re off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.
Understanding How Roaming Works 䊳 Some calling features that are standard on the Sprint PCS Network are unavailable. 䊳 There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and cloning) that exist with conventional analog cellular services today. 䊳 Your battery needs recharging sooner when you use your phone for analog cellular roaming.
Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply (Call Guard) Note: Voice and Speed Dialing are not available when you are roaming with the Call Guard enabled. In addition to the roaming icon, Call Guard alerts you when roaming charges apply. The following settings apply to Call Guard. Call Guard This feature makes it easy to control when you roam by reminding you when you make or receive a roaming call. It also requires you to take additional steps before placing or answering a roaming call.
4 Making and Answering Calls In This Section 䊳 Making Calls 䊳 Using the Speakerphone 䊳 Answering Calls 䊳 Dialing Options 䊳 In-Call and End-of-Call Options 䊳 Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing our Sprint PCS PhoneTM gives you different options for making calls so that you can use the method that works best for you. Once you learn the basics here, the possibilities are endless.
Making Calls Speaking during a conversation Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM offers many ways to make calls, including using your voice. (See “Using Voice Dialing” on page 128.) Tip: To redial your last outgoing phone number, highlight Call Logs and press and hold Ok . Your phone uses the dual-color LED to let you know when the other party is speaking and cannot hear your voice. 䊳 The phone's dual-color LED is green when the other party can hear what you are saying.
Dialing Options In-Call Options Dialing options are displayed when you enter numbers in the main menu. During a call, your phone displays menu options in addition to the main menu. To select an option, highlight it and press To select an option, highlight it and press 䊳 Ok . Call to dial the phone number. (If you are roaming and have the Call Guard feature activated, select Roam Call. See “Call Guard” on page 22.
Incoming Call Notification Depending on your settings, your Sprint PCS Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: 䊳 The phone rings and/or vibrates. 䊳 The LED flashes green. 䊳 The backlight illuminates. 䊳 The screen displays an incoming call message. 䊳 If the phone number is available, the phone number of the caller is displayed. 䊳 If the phone number is in your Internal Phone Book, the Phone Book entry’s name is displayed. The following options are also displayed.
Saving a Phone Number Finding a Phone Number Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 120 Internal Phone Book entries. Phone Book entries can store up to a total of 300 phone numbers and the entry’s first and last name can contain ten characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Internal Phone Book entries alphabetically. To save a number from the main menu: Note: 2. Highlight Save and press Ok 3. Select a label by highlighting Home, Work, Mobile, Pager, Fax, Data or No Label and press Ok . 4.
4-Digit Dialing Note: 4-Digit Dialing dials the first number in your Internal Phone Book that matches the four digits. Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing Enter four digits to display the 4-Digit Dialing option. If you select 4-Digit Dial, your phone dials the phone number in your Internal Phone Book that ends with the four digits you entered. To use 4-Digit Dialing: 1. Dial the last four digits of an Internal Phone Book entry’s phone number. 2. Highlight 4-Digit Dial and press Ok .
5 Adjusting Volume In This Section 䊳 Changing Ringer Volume 䊳 Silencing the Ringer 䊳 Adjusting Volume During a Conversation 䊳 Muting a Call ith all the things that demand your attention in today’s fast paced world, it’s important to tune-in to what really matters. Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM gives you the ability to control your phone’s volume with the touch of a button. Not only can you control what you hear, you can also control what your caller hears.
Changing Ringer Volume Muting a Call To change the ringer volume, adjust the volume keys on the side of your phone when the phone is in Standby mode. To change the ringer volume from the main menu: There are times when it’s necessary to mute a call so that your caller does not hear you or certain background noise. To use this function during a call: 1. Highlight Settings and press 1. Highlight Mute. . Ok 2. Highlight Sounds and press Ok . 3. Highlight Volume and press Ok . 4.
6 Managing Call History Managing Call History 6 In This Section 䊳 Viewing a Call Log (Incoming, Outgoing and Missed) 䊳 Call Log Options 䊳 Making a Call from a Call Log 䊳 Saving a Phone Number from a Call Log 䊳 Erasing Call Logs he call logs help you manage your time more effectively. They keep track of incoming calls, calls made from your Sprint PCS PhoneTM and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your call logs.
Viewing a Call Log (Incoming, Outgoing and Missed) To select an option, highlight it and press Each entry contains the call log number, phone number (if it is available) and Internal Phone Book entry name (if the phone number is in your Internal Phone Book). Duplicate calls (same number and type of call) may only appear once on the list. Ok . 䊳 Call to dial the phone number. 䊳 View PB Entry to display the Internal Phone Book entry (if the sender’s phone number is in your Phone Book).
Prepending a Phone Number from a Call Log Saving a Phone Number from a Call Log 1. From the main menu, highlight Call Logs and Ok . 2. Highlight Outgoing Log, Incoming Log or Missed Log and press Ok . 3. Highlight the entry you wish to call and press 4. Highlight Prepend and press Ok Ok . . 5. Enter the digits or pauses (see below) you want to add to the number. If you want to save the number, select the Save Phone # option. If not, the changes only apply to the current call. 6.
䊳 Add Voice Dial to add a Voice Dial tag to the entry. Follow the voice prompts to record a Voice Dial tag for the entry. (See “Using Voice Dialing” on page 128.) 䊳 Add to Folder to add the entry to an Internal Phone Book folder (if you have created an additional folder). Highlight the folder you want to add the entry to and press Ok . (See “Adding a New Phone Book Folder” on page 77.) To erase individual call log entries, see “Call Log Options” on page 43.
Using Caller ID Three-Way Calling Caller ID lets you know who’s calling by displaying the number of the person calling when your phone rings. If the caller’s name and number are already stored in your Internal Phone Book, the corresponding name appears with the number. In the same way, if you call someone who has this feature, your phone number displays on their phone. 1.
8 Forwarding Your Calls Note: You are charged a per-minute rate during calls you have forwarded. 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 with Call Forwarding activated. To Activate Call Forwarding: 1. Press 7 2 In This Section . 2. Enter the area code and phone number to which your calls should be forwarded. 3. Press .
Setting up Voicemail The first thing you’ll want to do after activating your phone is to set up voicemail. See Section 1 page 5 for instructions. Tip: When you are roaming off the Sprint PCS Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages. It is recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your Sprint PCS Phone Number.
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages New Sprint PCS Wireless Web Alerts 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 box or use the menu keys. When you receive a new Sprint PCS Wireless Web alert, your phone notifies you and displays the following options. To select an option, highlight it and press Ok .
Numeric Page and Sprint PCS Wireless Web Message Storage Your Sprint PCS Phone can store a combination of up to 100 page or Sprint PCS Wireless Web messages. When the message memory is 75% full, a warning message prompts you to erase messages to obtain additional memory space. Numeric Page Options After you display a numeric page, press Ok to display numeric page message options. To select an option, highlight it and press Ok . 䊳 Call to dial the phone number in the page message.
Sprint PCS Wireless Web Message Options After you display a Sprint PCS Wireless Web message, press Ok to display Sprint PCS Wireless Web message options. To select an option, highlight it and press Ok . 䊳 Call to dial the phone number of the sender (if applicable). 䊳 View PB Entry to display the Internal Phone Book entry 䊳 Ok . 3. Highlight Add New Folder and press Ok . 4. Enter a name for the folder and press Ok .
Setting or Changing the Maximum Number of Messages for Page and Sprint PCS Wireless Web Folders Tip: You can set a maximum number of messages for a folder to zero to eliminate unwanted emails. Or set the number of messages to one and store only the most recent message (for example, a weather report or stock quote). 1. From the main menu, highlight Messages and press Ok . Your phone can store up to a total of 100 page or Sprint PCS Wireless Web messages (in one or more folders). 2.
Deleting Page and Sprint PCS Wireless Web Message Folders Extracting Phone Numbers from Sprint PCS Wireless Web Messages To remove a folder, its filter and all its messages: After you display a Sprint PCS Wireless Web message, press Ok to display message options. 1. From the main menu, highlight Messages and press Ok To extract a phone number contained in the message: . 2. Highlight Page/Text and press Ok . 3. Highlight Edit Folder and press Ok . 1. Highlight Extract #s and press 4.
Prepending a Phone Number from a Page or Sprint PCS Wireless Web Message After you display a numeric page or Sprint PCS Wireless Web message, press Ok to display message options. 9 Using Your Internal Phone Book If you happen to be outside your local area code and need to add a prefix to a phone number: 1. Highlight Prepend and press Ok In This Section . 2. Enter the digits or pauses (see below) you want to add to the number. If you want to save the number, select the Save Phone # option.
Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry 䊳 Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 120 Internal Phone Book entries. Phone Book entries can store up to a total of 300 phone numbers and the entry’s first and last name can contain ten characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Internal Phone Book entries alphabetically. To add a new entry: 1. From the main menu, highlight Phone Book and press Ok . 2. Highlight Add New Entry and press Ok . 3.
5. To display an entry, highlight it and press Tip: When you highlight an Internal Phone Book entry in the Find Name menu, you can press the Mouse Key left or right to display the labels of additional phone numbers. Ok . 6. To dial the default number you selected for the entry, press and hold . To display additional Internal Phone Book entries, press the Mouse Key left or right.
Adding a Phone Number to an Internal Phone Book Entry Adding a Call Alarm from the Internal Phone Book To add a phone number to an entry: To add a call alarm from the Internal Phone Book: 1. Display an Internal Phone Book entry. 1. Display an Internal Phone Book entry. 2. Highlight Add Phone # and press Ok 3. Enter the phone number and press Note: Phone numbers labeled Fax or Data can only be dialed through a personal computer. . Ok 2. Highlight Call Alarm and press .
Call Alarm Menu Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry When your phone is turned on and you have a call alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the following options. To select an option, highlight it and press Ok . 䊳 OK to display the Call or Roam Call option. To dial the number, press Ok again. 䊳 Snooze to repeat the alarm in ten minutes. 䊳 Erase to delete the alarm. If it is a repeating alarm, press again to erase the alarm and all repeating occurrences. Ok 䊳 1.
Internal Phone Book Entry Details 䊳 add a new Voice Dial Tag, highlight Add Voice Dial and press Ok . Then, follow the voice prompts to record a Voice Dial. To hear an existing Voice Dial, highlight Play Voice Dial and press Ok . To replace an existing Voice Dial, highlight Change and press Ok . Then, follow the voice prompts to record a new Voice Dial. To delete an existing Voice Dial Tag, highlight Erase and press Ok . To view the street and email address for an entry: 1.
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Adding a New Phone Book Folder You can assign a ringer type to an Internal Phone Book entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 83.) To select a ringer type for an entry: You can organize Internal Phone Book entries by storing them in separate folders. Your phone can store up to six customized folders. A copy of all entries are stored in and accessible from the All Entries folder. 1. Display an Internal Phone Book entry.
Selecting Ringer Types for Phone Book Folders from the Phone Book Menu Tip: You can use a folder’s Ringer Type to help screen calls. For example, when you’re at home select None for your Work folder. Sorting Internal Phone Book Entries To display entries alphabetically by their first or last name: To select a ringer type for an incoming call from a folder’s Internal Phone Book entry: 1. From the main menu, highlight Phone Book and 1. From the main menu, highlight Phone Book and 2.
10 Changing Your Phone’s Settings In This Section 䊳 Changing the Greeting 䊳 Adjusting the Volume 䊳 Ringer Types 䊳 Selecting Ringer Types 䊳 Changing the Contrast and Backlight Setting 䊳 Data/Fax Mode his section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your requirements. Take a few moments to review these options and adjust or add settings that are right for you.
Changing the Headline Selecting Voice Prompt Volume Your headline is also the name for the Current Setup (see “Selecting the Current Setup” on page 89). The headline can be up to 12 characters and is displayed on the first line of your phone’s display screen in Standby mode. To play voice prompts through the speakerphone or your phone's earpiece: To change your headline: 2. Highlight Sounds and press Ok . 1. From the main menu, highlight Settings and 3. Highlight Volume and press Ok .
Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Tip: You can also assign ringer types to Internal Phone Book entries to identify individual callers. (See “Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry” on page 76.) Note: If you select Distinctive for the Roaming option, the ringer type is used for all incoming roaming calls and overrides ringer types assigned to Internal Phone Book entries and folders. To select a ringer type for voice calls so you can tell what kind of call is coming in by the ringer: 1.
Selecting a Tone Length Setting the Alarm Mode Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems. To enable or disable call alarms and scheduled event alarms when your phone is turned off: To select a tone length: 1. From the main menu, highlight Settings and 1. From the main menu, highlight Settings and press Ok . Ok 3. Highlight Tone Length and press . Ok .
Returning to Voice Mode Note: The phone always powers up in Standby mode, even if it was powered down in Data/Fax mode. The phone also returns to Standby mode if the data cable is disconnected. Selecting the Current Setup To return to Standby mode at the end of a data or fax transmission, highlight Exit Data Mode or Exit Fax Mode and press Ok . When you are in Data/Fax mode. you can also return to Standby mode from the main menu. 1. Highlight Settings and press Ok . 2.
11 Copying Your Settings To copy your settings over to a new Setup: Ok . 2. Highlight More... and press Ok 3. Highlight Copy Settings and press Ok Ok . 6. Press Ok 䊳 Accessing the Security Menu 䊳 Locking Your Phone 䊳 Unlocking Your Phone 䊳 Restricting Calls 䊳 Using Special Numbers . 5. Highlight the Setup you want to copy the settings to and press In This Section . 4.
Accessing the Security Menu You can restrict which phone numbers you can receive calls from or dial. (The Restrict Calls setting does not apply to 911 or Sprint PCS Customer Care.) To access the Security menu: 1. From the Security menu, highlight Restrict Calls and To restrict calls: 1. From the main menu, highlight Security and press Ok . press 䊳 When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911, Sprint PCS Customer Care or special numbers. 1.
12 Using Special Numbers You can save three special numbers in addition to your Internal Phone Book entries (they can be the same number). You can make and receive calls from special numbers even when your phone is locked. You can also restrict your phone to dial or receive calls from special numbers only. (See “Restricting Calls” on page 93.) Note: There are no Speed Dial options associated with special numbers.
Adding an Event to the Scheduler 䊳 Record your memo and press Ok .When a voice memo is attached to a scheduled event, the icon is displayed next to the event's description. Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Tip: 䊳 1. From the main menu, highlight Scheduler and press Ok the Mouse Key left (previous day) or right (next day) and pressing Ok . 3. Highlight Add Event and press Ok Enter a new description and press Ok . 5.
Scheduled Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the following options. To select an option, highlight it and press Ok . 䊳 Play Speaker to play a memo through the speaker (if you have a voice memo attached). 䊳 Play Private to play a memo through the earpiece (if you press Ok . 2. Highlight the day you want to add a call alarm to by pressing the Mouse Key left (previous day) or right (next day) and pressing Ok . 3.
Viewing Events and Call Alarms Editing Events To view your scheduled events and call alarms: To change an event: 1. From the main menu, highlight Scheduler and 1. Highlight an event in the Scheduler menu and press press Ok . . (See “Viewing Events and Call Alarms” on page 100.) Ok 2. If you view the Scheduler calendar by week (see “Viewing options. 4. To select an option, highlight it and press Ok Ok . 䊳 Done to schedule the event. 䊳 Edit Alarm to change the event’s alarm.
Editing Call Alarms 6. Highlight Low or High and press To change a call alarm: 1. Highlight a call alarm in the Scheduler menu and press . The time, date and phone number (or Internal Phone Book entry) are displayed. Ok Tip: 䊳 . Erase to delete the call alarm. To delete the call alarm, press 䊳 Ok Ok again. Edit Time/Date to edit the time, date and repeating frequency of the call alarm.
Editing To Do Items Adding a To Do Item as an Event To change a To Do item: To remove an item from the To Do List and schedule it as an event: 1. From the main menu, highlight Scheduler and 1. From the main menu, highlight Scheduler and press Ok . 2. Press Ok again to display the Scheduler menu. 3. Highlight To Do List and press . Ok 4. Highlight the To Do item and press 䊳 Ok . 䊳 Press the Mouse Key left or right to display the next or previous To Do item. 4.
Deleting To Do Items To erase individual To Do items, see “Editing To Do Items” on page 104. To erase all To Do items: Erasing Old Events or All Events, Call Alarms and To Do Items To erase events, call alarms and To Do items: 1. From the main menu, highlight Scheduler and 1. From the main menu, highlight Scheduler and press Ok . Ok again to display the Scheduler menu. press Ok . 2. Press 2. Press Ok again to display the Scheduler menu. 3. Highlight Memory and press 4.
Event Type Icons Playing Games When you highlight a day in the Scheduler calendar, icons appear on the bottom of the display that indicate the type of event and the order in which the event is scheduled (Week View only). - Meeting 䊳 - Dining Event 䊳 - Call Alarm 䊳 - Special Occasion 䊳 - General Event 䊳 - Repeating Event or Call Alarm 䊳 - Alarm Scheduled (Events only) Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator function.
13 Experiencing Sprint PCS Wireless Web SM In this Section The Sprint PCS Wireless Web 䊳 The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser 䊳 Creating and Finding Bookmarks 䊳 Setting up a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection 䊳 Accessing Sprint PCS Wireless Web Updates B Section 13 110 Sprint PCS Wireless Web 111 13 y now you’ve discovered the great features that come with your Sprint PCS PhoneTM. Now it’s time to experience the Sprint PCS Wireless Web. Let the adventure begin.
The Sprint PCS Wireless Web 4. Highlight Sprint PCS Mail and press Ok . If you are a first-time user, follow the prompts to set up your Sprint PCS Wireless Web account. A user name and password must also be established. With the Sprint PCS Wireless Web and your wireless Internet-ready phone, you have access to the wireless Internet in three ways: Note: Sprint PCS Wireless Web service will not work when roaming off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network and may not be available in select affiliate areas.
The first time you use the MiniBrowser, you'll be prompted to enable the security feature. This automatic process will take 3-6 minutes to complete and it occurs just once. When the process is complete, you're ready to start using the Sprint PCS Wireless Web. Following the security setup, you'll see the Sprint PCS Wireless Web home page. This is the main page for the MiniBrowser and it gives you access to all the sites in the Sprint PCS Wireless Web.
Scrolling Going Home As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some wireless Internet sites. Press the Mouse Key up or down to scroll line by line. You can also use the volume control keys on the side of your phone to quickly scroll one page at a time rather than one line at a time. To return to the Sprint PCS Wireless Web home page, highlight the Home softkey and press Ok .
Finding a Bookmark The Browser Menu To access a bookmark from the Home page: The Browser Menu contains several special functions. To access the Browser Menu, use the Mouse Key to highlight the Help softkey, then press Ok . 1. Highlight Bookmarks and press Ok . 2. Highlight the bookmark you want to display and press Ok 䊳 . (when available). To access a bookmark from the BookMrks softkey: 1. Highlight the BkMrks softkey and press . Ok 䊳 Home Accesses the Sprint PCS Wireless Web home page.
Troubleshooting Problem: The message "Service Not Available" appears. If you're having trouble using the Sprint PCS Wireless Web MiniBrowser, use the following troubleshooting guide: Recommendation: Your phone can't acquire a signal or you Problem: You can't escape from a particular site. Recommendation: Go to the Sprint PCS Wireless Web home are in an area that does not yet support Sprint PCS Wireless Web services. If possible, move to an area that supports Sprint PCS Wireless Web services.
Setting up a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Getting Started Note: You will not need to install the Sprint PCS Dialer for Palm or HPC/Windows CE. Your wireless Internet-ready Sprint PCS Phone allows you to connect to a laptop PC, hand-held or palm-sized computing device to send and receive email, access the Internet or your company’s network and more, without searching for a wallmounted telephone jack. In just three steps, you can use your connectivity: 1.
Using Special Features During a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Call Your phone gives you the ability to use special features while you’re on a Sprint PCS Wireless Web call. They are outlined below: 䊳 Note: Caller ID is not available on Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser calls. 䊳 Caller ID: Just like your phone stores regular Caller ID numbers, it also stores the numbers of incoming Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection calls.
14 Using the Voice Services of Your Sprint PCS Phone In this Section 䊳 Using Voice Dialing 䊳 Recording Memos 䊳 Using Commands his section explains the features associated with your phone’s Voice Services. The easy -to-follow instructions explain how to make calls or go to a menu by simply speaking a command. You’ll also learn how to record memos and personal ringers.
Using Voice Dialing Note: Train Voice Dial tags in a quiet environment and without the aid of an accessory (for example, a headset or hands-free car kit). Memo Options You can use a Voice Dial tag to automatically dial a phone number in your Internal Phone Book. Your phone can store up to 25 Voice Dial tags. (To create a Voice Dial tag, see “Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry” on page 66 or “Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry” on page 73.) To use a Voice Dial tag to call a phone number: 1.
Adding Memos to Your Scheduler Recording Ringers When a voice memo is attached to a scheduled event, the icon is displayed next to the event's description. To add a memo to your scheduler: 1. Display memo options. 2. Highlight Add to Schedule and press Ok keypad. (Fields must be two digits, for example “05:07a 01/01/99.”) To toggle between AM and PM, highlight AM/PM and press Ok . Ok Done to schedule the event. 䊳 Edit Alarm to change the event’s alarm. Enter the 4.
Using Commands Note: Train commands in a quiet environment and without the aid of an accessory (for example, a headset or hands-free car kit). Command Options You can use commands to redial a phone number, display the Scheduler menu, turn the backlight on, select a Setup or access Sprint PCS Wireless Web bookmarks (see “Command Options” on page 133). To edit a command: To use a command, you must first train the command (see “Training Commands” on page 132). 2. Highlight Voice Commands and press 1.
15 Navigating Through Menus and Entering Text In this Section 䊳 Menu Navigation 䊳 Shortcuts 䊳 Viewing the Menus 䊳 Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad 䊳 Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input 䊳 Entering Symbols and Numbers his section is a road map to using your phone and also shows how to enter characters in your phone. Every function and feature you’ve learned can be accessed through a menu. Take a few moments to know your way around and how to enter text.
Menu Navigation Working within the Menu Structure The Mouse Key provides circular scrolling 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. Up Selecting Menu Items As you navigate through a menu, the options are highlighted. Select an option by highlighting it and pressing Ok . For example, if you want to view your last incoming call: 1. From the main menu, highlight Call Logs and press Left Right Ok .
Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram Menus let you check or change your phone settings. The following outline shows the menu structure.
Wireless Web Security [Softkeys] OK Home Help Mark BkMrks Lock Phone Change Lock Restrict Calls> Outgoing> Allow All PhoneBook Only Special# Only Incoming> Allow All PhoneBook Only Special# Only Off Special #s Erase PhoneBook Reset Phone Settings Headline Sounds> Volume> Ringer Key Beep Voice Prompt Ringer Type> Voice Calls> With Caller ID Phonebook Fldr No Caller ID Roaming Messages> Voicemail Page/Text Wireless Web Alarms Data Calls Fax Calls Alerts> Service Messages Minute Minder Display> Backlight C
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad Your Sprint PCS Touchpoint Phone™ provides convenient ways to enter letters, punctuation or numbers. (See “Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input” on page 143 and “Entering Symbols and Numbers” on page 144.) Tip: To capitalize a letter, press the Mouse Key up before entering it. When you create Phone Book entries or enter titles for memos and folders, you enter characters by tapping the keypad. Press the corresponding key until the desired character appears.
16 To add a word to the T9 Text Input database: Selecting Your Accessories 1. Highlight the character input softkey by pressing the Mouse Key right. Ok until ALPHA (for capital letters) or alpha (for lowercase letters) is displayed. 3. Enter the word using multi-tap text entry. (See “Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad” on page 142.) The word will appear as an option the next time you scroll through options during T9 Text Entry.
Accessory Options Cigarette Lighter Adapter You can charge your phone (even during a call) in your vehicle using the cigarette lighter adapter. How to Order Most Sprint PCS Accessories found at local Sprint PCS Centers can also be purchased through the Sprint PCS Accessory HotlineSM by calling 1-800-974-ACC1 (2221). Next day delivery is offered in select areas. You can also visit our web site at www.sprintpcs.com.
17 Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines In this Section 䊳 Maintaining Safe Use and Access to Your Phone 䊳 Caring for the Battery 䊳 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice 17 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception art of getting the most out of your Sprint PCS PhoneTM is knowing where and how it works at optimum efficiency. This section outlines performance and safety guidelines that ensure you experience the full quality your Sprint PCS Phone was designed to give you.
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 strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. Understanding Power Save Feature Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver.
Note: When using your phone in the car: There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. 䊳 Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial. 䊳 When available, use a hands-free device. 䊳 Position your phone within easy reach. 䊳 Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
Note: Always turn off the phone in healthcare facilities and request permission before using the phone near medical equipment. Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment.
Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. 䊳 In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C). Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom. 䊳 Never dispose of the battery by incineration. 䊳 Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.
Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use a holster or other body-worn accessory. Use of non-Sprint PCS approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines. The phone has not been tested for body-worn operation with the phone placed in a pants, shirt or other similar pocket.
18 Index A Accessories 145 Activating Your Phone 4 Answering Calls 27 B Backlight 86 Battery Capacity 16 Charging 17 Installing 16 Removing 16 Index C Calculator 108 Call Alarm Alerts 71 Editing 102 Internal Phone Book 71 Menu 72 Scheduler 99 Viewing 100 18 Call Guard 22 Call Logs Erasing 46 Making a Call 43 Options 43 Saving a Phone Number 45 Viewing 42 Call Waiting 48 Caller ID 48 Commands Options 133 Training 132 Using 132 Contrast 86 D Data/Fax Mode 87 Desktop Charger 17 Dialing Options 28 Di
E End-of-Call Options 31 Entering Characters Symbols and Numbers 144 Tapping the Keypad 142 Using T9 Text Input 143 F 4-Digit Dialing 34 Filters 60 Finding a Phone Number 33 Forwarding Calls 50 G Games 109 N Numeric Paging Creating Folders 59 Displaying 56 Filters 60 Moving Messages 62 New Messages 55 Options 57 Prepending 64 Storage 56 P Pauses 33 R Recordable Ringers I In-Call Options 29 Incoming Call Notification 30 Internal Phone Book L Locking Your Phone 92 Examples 83 for Alarms, Data Calls an
Speed Dialing 35 Sprint PCS Services Billing Information 7 Customer Care 6 Dialing 79 Directory Assistance 7 Operator Services 7 Volume Conversation 38 Ringer 38 Ringer and Key Beep 82 Voice Prompt 83 Sprint PCS Wireless Web Alerts Displaying 55 New Alerts 55 Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser Browser Menu 119 Ending a Session 119 Launching a Session 113 Troubleshooting 120 Using 115 Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Ending a Call 124 Placing a Call 123 Receiving Calls 123 Setting up 122 Sprint PCS Wir