User’s Guide Vision-enabled PCS Phone SCP-8100
Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Introduction to this User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Getting Started With PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a Tone Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Setting a Start-up/Power-off Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Erasing the Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Using Voice Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing Special Numbers in the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Erasing All Voice Dial Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Using Different Dialing Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Recording Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 My PCS Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Launching the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 PCS Business Connection Personal Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 Net Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 PCS Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Your User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome to Sprint print built the largest all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network with advanced multimedia services, reaching more than 230 million people for clarity you can see and hear. 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 But with Sprint, you can do something even more far-reaching – simplify your life.
Introduction to this User’s Guide his User’s Guide introduces you to PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: T Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Section 3: Using PCS Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout the guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.
Section 1 Getting Started
Section 1A Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With PCS Service Setting Up Voicemail Getting Help his section walks you through setting up service for your PCS Phone, unlocking your phone, setting up your voicemail, and how to contact Sprint for assistance with your PCS Service.
Getting Started With PCS Service Setting Up Your Voicemail Determine if Your Phone is Already Activated If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint Store, it probably has been activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone. If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Start Here Guide included with your phone. Follow these steps to unlock your phone: to turn the phone on. 2. Press Unlock (left softkey).
Reaching PCS Customer Service Solutions SM Section 2 You can reach PCS Customer Service Solutions by: Dialing Logging on to your account at www.sprintpcs.com Calling us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers), 1-877-CLEARPY (253-2779) (Clear Pay customers), or 1-888-788-4727 (Business customers) Writing to us at PCS Customer Solutions, P.O.
Section 2A Your PCS Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using the Battery and Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls our PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you.
Front View of Phone 6. Sub LCD: Lets you monitor the phone’s status and see who’s calling without opening the phone. 7. Main LCD (display): Displays the phone’s main menu, features, modes, etc. 1. Side Camera Key 8. Softkey (left): Lets you select the menu corresponding to the bottom left line on the Main LCD. Sprint Jul 21, 03(Mon) 12:30pm 7. Main LCD Web 2. Volume Keys Memo 3. Headset Jack 8. Softkey (left) 4. LED (green/red light) 18. Softkey (right) 9. Navigation Key 10. MENU/OK 11.
Viewing the Display Screen This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your display screen. shows your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. means your phone cannot find a signal. tells you a call is in progress. indicates PCS Vision access is dormant. indicates PCS Vision access is active. indicates PCS Vision access is disabled. indicates you have text messages waiting. indicates you have voicemail messages waiting.
Turning Your Phone ON and OFF Turning Your Phone ON To turn your phone on, press . Once your phone is ON, it displays “Looking for service...” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls. If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated.
Charging the Battery Your PCS Phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should charge the battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you will lose all the information you were just working on. For a quick check of your phone’s battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your phone’s display screen.
Screen Call to answer the call by using pre-recorded announcement. (This feature appears when you are in Sprint Service area or digital roaming area.) See pages 127-129 for setting up. Quiet Ringer to mute the ringer. (This feature appears when the ringer is set.) Important: When you use your PCS Phone to maximize performance, extend the antenna and do not touch the antenna (see page 201).
Missed Call Notification Dialing Options When an incoming call is not answered, your phone displays the Missed Call Notification. You can view the number of Missed Calls and the last caller’s name on the screen. To call the last missed call: Simply press Dialing options are displayed when you press entering numbers in the Standby mode. To select an option, highlight it and press Call to dial the phone number.
In-Call Options End-of-Call Options During a call, your phone displays menu options by pressing To select an option, highlight it and press . . Flash to answer an incoming Call Waiting call or connect a third party during Three-Way Calling. Mute or Unmute Select Mute to mute your phone’s microphone. Select Unmute to reactivate the microphone. Three -Way Call to call a third party. Call History to use like a main menu. (See “Managing Call History” on pages 71-75.
Saving a Phone Number Finding a Phone Number Your PCS Phone can store a total of 500 phone numbers in 300 Internal Phone Book entries. Each Phone Book entry can store seven phone numbers, and the entry’s name can contain 16 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Internal Phone Book entries alphabetically. To save a number from the main menu: 1. Enter four or more digits and press . The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes. . 3.
Four-Digit Dialing Using One-Touch Speed Dialing Enter four digits and press to display the 4-Digit Dialing option. If you select Abbrev. Dial, your phone dials the phone number in your Internal Phone Book that ends with the four digits you entered. See “Setting Abbreviated Dialing” on page 49. To use 4-Digit Dialing: To use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 2-9: 1. Dial the last four digits of an Internal Phone Book entry’s phone number. 2.
Section 2B Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings Display Settings Location Settings Airplane Mode TTY Access Phone Setup Options his section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs. Take a few moments to review these options and add or adjust the settings that are right for you.
Reminder: To access the phone’s main menu, press from standby mode. Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the Navigation key and pressing . Sound Settings 1. Press to access the main menu. 3. Highlight Sounds and press 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.
Setting a Start-up/Power-off Tone Selecting Ringer Types for Calendar To select a ringer types for calendar: 1. Follow the steps 1 to 4 above. 1. Press 2. Select the menu under Start-up Tone or Power-off Tone and press . to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Settings and press . 3. Highlight Sounds and press 3. Highlight your desired option and press . 4. Highlight Ringer Type and press . 5. Highlight Calendar and press . 6. Select the menu under Calendar and press 7.
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings Alert Notification To adjust the ringer/key volume: 1. Press Your phone comes with several different options to keep you aware of what’s going on by sounding the alert or ringer. to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Settings and press 3. Highlight Sounds and press . 4. Highlight Ringer/Key Vol and press . 5. Select the menu you wish to change and press . Ringer Volume for adjusting Ringer tone volume.
Display Settings Silence All There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. To activate Silence All: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Settings and press 3. Highlight Sounds and press . Changing the Greeting The greeting can be up to 12 characters and is displayed on the first line of your phone’s display screen in Standby mode.
Changing the Backlight Time Length Changing the Display Screen The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any key press is made. To change the Main LCD or Sub LCD backlight setting: 1. Press To change the Animation: to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Settings and press . 3. Highlight Display and press . 4.
Changing the Display for Incoming Calls Changing the Display for the Standby Mode You can set the color or downloaded image (screen saver) data to be shown on the Incoming Calls display. This feature enables you to select a variety of items to display on the Standby mode. Follow these steps: Follow these steps: 1. Press 1. Press to access the main menu. to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Settings and press . 2. Highlight Settings and press . 3. Highlight Display and press . 3.
Changing the Screen Saver Changing the Display Color Your new PCS Phone offers you the option of displaying a screen saver while in Standby mode. To assign a screen saver: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Settings and press . 3. Highlight Display and press . to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Settings and press . 3. Highlight Display and press . . 5. Highlight Main LCD or Sub LCD and press . 6. Select your desired color and press . 6.
Location Settings Airplane Mode Your PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature which will allow the network to detect your position, making some PCS Applications easier to use. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911. When your phone is in Airplane mode, it cannot send or receive any calls (except for 911 dialing) or access online information. You may still use the phone’s other features, such as Voice Memos, Calculator, Calendar, etc., while you are in Airplane mode.
TTY Use With PCS Service From Sprint A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone), is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate via a telephone. Your phone is compatible with selected TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone’s Headset Jack.
Setting Call Answer Setting Abbreviated Dialing This feature enables you to answer incoming calls by opening the clamshell so that you don’t have to press . To activate this feature: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Settings and press 1. Press . . 3. Highlight Others and press . , select TALK Key during To answer the call by pressing step 5 above. . or OK (left softkey). To deactivate this feature, highlight Disable during step 5 above.
Setting Side Key Guard Setting Message Notification This feature enables you to lock your side key (Side Camera key and Volume keys) while the clamshell is closed. To activate this feature: You can see message notification when you receive a text message or Voicemail while you are in PCS Vision applications or Browser mode. 1. Press 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Settings and press 3. Highlight Others and press 2. Highlight Settings and press . .
Section 2C Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Locking Your Phone Unlocking Your Phone Using Special Numbers Security Features for PCS Vision SM y adjusting the security settings on your PCS Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. With several options available, you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs.
Accessing the Security Menu Unlocking Your Phone You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To unlock your phone: To access the Security menu: 1. Press Unlock (left softkey). 1. Press 2. Enter your lock code. to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Settings and press . 3. Highlight Security and press . Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: 4. Enter your lock code.
Restricting Calls Using Special Numbers You can restrict which phone numbers you can dial or receive calls from. (The Restrict Calls setting does not apply to 911 or PCS Customer Service Solutions.) To restrict calls: 1. From the Security Menu display (See “Accessing the Security Menu” on page 54), highlight Others and press . 2. Highlight Limit Use and press . 3. Select the menu under Outgoing Calls or Incoming Calls and press . 4. Highlight your desired option and press .
Erasing the Downloads To erase all data downloaded from the Web: 1. From the Security Menu display (See “Accessing the Security Menu” on page 54), highlight Erase D/L and press . 2. If you’re sure you want to erase all data downloaded from the Web, highlight Yes and press . If you have assigned downloaded data, the function returns to its default setting.
Section 2D Changing the Passcode To change the passcode for the special formatted SMS messages: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Settings and press . 3. Highlight Security and press . Controlling Your Roaming Experience 4. Enter lock code. 5. Highlight Others and press . 6. Highlight Found Me and press In This Section . 7. Highlight Chg Passcode and press . 8. Enter new passcode in the box under New Passcode (11 digits).
Understanding Roaming Roaming on Analog Networks Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and whether your phone is operating in analog or digital mode. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone. Main LCD Roaming Indicator When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar quality provided by other analog carriers today.
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Your PCS Phone allows you to control your ability to roam. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Choose from three different settings on your dual band/tri mode phone to control your roaming experience: In addition to the roaming icon, Call Guard alerts you when roaming charges apply.
Section 2E Navigating Through Menus In This Section Menu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing the Menus his section is a road map for using your PCS Phone. Every function and feature can be accessed through a menu. Take a few moments to learn your way around, you’ll find that it makes your phone easier to use.
Menu Navigation Viewing the Menus The Navigation key on your PCS Phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. To navigate through a menu, simply press the Navigation key up or down. Menu Structure Selecting Menu Items As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. Select any option by highlighting it and pressing . For example, if you want to view your last incoming call: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Call History and press highlighted.) .
Section 2F 7. Voicemail 1. Call Voicemail 2. Details 3. Clear Count 8. Settings 1. Sounds 2. Display 3. Vision 4. Location 5. Roaming 6. Messaging 7. Security 8. Airplane Mode 9. Others 9. Tools/Extras 1. PC Sync 2. Calculator 3. World Clock . Calendar 0.
Viewing History Making a Call From Call History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Internal Phone Book entries) for each calls that 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.
After you have saved the number, the new Internal Phone Book entry is displayed. (See “Internal Phone Book Entry Options” on page 78.) Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Internal Phone Book or from calls identified as No ID or Restricted. If the selected entry has already been stored in the phone book, Alternate appears. (See “Saving a Phone Number from Call History” on the previous page.) Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options” on page 72.
Section 2G Using the Internal Phone Book In This Section Internal Phone Book Entry Options Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry Finding Internal Phone Book Entries Selecting a Ringer Type Dialing PCS Services ow you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information. This section helps you make the most of your contacts and time when you are trying to connect with the important people in your life.
Internal Phone Book Entry Options To access an Internal Phone Book Entry’s options, display the entry list, highlight an entry and press , then select a phone number and press Options (right softkey). To select an option, highlight it and press . Edit to edit your desired label. Call to dial the phone number. (If you are roaming and have the Call Guard feature activated, you are required to take an extra step to proceed. See “Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard” on page 65.
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: 1. Select the Alphabet input mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 79.) 2. Enter the word using multi-tap text entry. (See “Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad” on page 81.) Then press right softkey, highlight T9 Word and press .
Using Smart Punctuation Entering CANNED SUFFIX “Smart punctuation” is available while using in T9 mode. It’s a quick and easy way to type email domains, possessive forms and contractions. When you press , T9 displays a period. To enter canned suffix, select the CANNED SUFFIX mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 79.) However, as you continue to type, T9 determines the appropriate mark based on your word database. 2. Highlight CANNED SUFFIX and press For example, to type “It’s Easy.
Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry Finding Internal Phone Book Entries Your PCS Phone can store up to 300 Internal Phone Book entries. Phone book entries can store up to a total of 500 phone numbers and the entry’s name can contain sixteen characters. There are several ways to display your Internal Phone Book entries. Follow steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Internal Phone Book menu. To add a new entry: Finding Names 1.
Finding Entries To find an Internal Phone Book entry by entering the first letters: 1. Press of the Navigation key. Adding a Phone Number or Address to an Internal Phone Book Entry To add a phone number or address to an entry: 2. Enter the first letter of the name or part of the name using multi-tap method. 1. Press 3. Highlight your desired entry by scrolling through the phone book entry and press . 3.
Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry Selecting a Ringer/Image Type for an Entry To make changes to an entry: 1. Display an Internal Phone Book entry. 2. Highlight the entry you wish to edit and press . 3. Highlight a phone number, press Options (right softkey), highlight Edit, and press . – or – Highlight an Email address or Web address, and press Edit (right softkey). 4. Highlight the box under the following labels and edit by using the Number keys. Name to change the entry’s name.
Secret Internal Phone Book Entries You can hide an entry’s phone number(s) by making them secret, which requires your lock code to edit the entry. The entry name is still displayed, but the entry’s phone numbers are replaced by “(Secret)”. To make an entry secret: 1. Press of the Navigation key. 2. Scroll to the Internal Phone Book entry you want to tag Secret. 3. Press Options (right softkey) to display the menu options. 4. Highlight Set Secret and press .
Using Different Dialing Methods 1. Press 2. Highlight Phone Book and press Prepend Dialing Prepend dialing allows you to alter a phone number in your Phone Book by adding additional numbers. For example, if your Internal Phone Book entry was entered without an area code and you are out of town, you can prepend that entry with the appropriate area code. 1. Highlight the phone number stored in Phone Book entry or call history using one of the previously described methods. 2.
Section 2H Personal Organizer In This Section Managing Schedules Adding an Event to the Schedule Event Alerts Viewing Events Personal Information Management Using Your Phone’s Tools our PCS Phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. These features turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and commitments. It takes productivity to a whole new level.
Managing Schedules Adding an Event to the Scheduler Calendar Use the Calendar to remind you of events or important calls you need to make. You can schedule up to 100 events, 15 Call Alarms and 20 To Do Items. Setting the Time/Date In a no service area or Analog service area, it’s necessary to set actual time before using the Calendar function. Set the current Time/Date by using numeric keys and/or the Navigation key ( / : move cursor, / : change value).
Event Alerts Editing an Event There are several ways your PCS Phone alerts you of scheduled events: 1. From the Event list display, highlight one of the events and press . By playing the alert tone (depending on the Alert and Ringer Volume setting). 2. The event details appear. By blinking the LED. By displaying the event’s description on the Main LCD when the clamshell is open. By displaying the event’s description on the Sub LCD when the clamshell is closed.
Call Alarm Alerts There are several ways your PCS Phone alerts you of scheduled call alarms: By playing the alert tone (depending on the Alert and Ringer Volume setting). By blinking the LED. By displaying the name or phone number on the Main LCD when the clamshell is open. By displaying the name or phone number on the Sub LCD when the clamchell is closed. By lighting the LCD backlight (depending on the backlight setting).
Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu Viewing To Do List If you are viewing the Scheduler menu and wish to go to the Scheduler menu for today’s date: To view your To Do List: To view your scheduled events and Call Alarms: 2. Highlight To Do List and press 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Calendar and press . 3. A “ ” is displayed next to the date if an event or call alarm is scheduled. 4.
Viewing Event, Call Alarm or To Do List Displaying User Address To view their memory space and options: To display the current user address you have signed in with: 1. From Event list display, press Options (right softkey). 1. Press 2. Highlight View Memory and press 2. Highlight Phone Info and press . 3. Highlight Sch Event, Call Alarm, or To Do List and press . For further options: 4. Press Options (right softkey). 5.
Using Your Phone’s Tools Downloading Files In addition to features designed to help make you more efficient and organized, your new PCS Phone also offers tools for your entertainment and amusement. Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator function. To use this feature, follow these easy steps: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Tools/Extras and press . Your PCS Phone has two methods of downloading: from your PC or through the Wireless Web.
Confirming the downloaded data Icon Indication The data downloaded via Multimedia Master will be automatically classified as a ringer or image file. To confirm the downloaded ringer file: 1. Press Type Icon (appears at the left side of the downloaded data) From PC Ringers (~20KB) (New Data) (Assigned Data) Images (~16KB) (New Data) (Assigned Data) to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Tools/Extras and press Item . 3. Highlight PC Sync and press .
Erasing All Downloaded Data 8. Wait for the download to complete. If the selected data has already been assigned to any menu (Phone Book, Screen Saver, Ringer Type, etc.), the setting returns to default. 1. Press 9. Press to end, or press the left or right softkey for further operation. Left softkey runs the downloaded data. (See “Confirming the Downloaded Data” on pages 114-117.) Right softkey returns to the download homepage and you can continue to download. to access the main menu. 2.
To download a ringer file from the Ringer Setting Menu (Ringer Type and Start-up/Power-off Tone): To download an image file from the Display Setting Menu (Animation, Incoming Calls, and Screen Saver): 1. Press 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Settings and press 3. Highlight Sounds and press . . 4. Highlight Ringer Type and press . 5. Highlight Voice Calls, Voicemail, Messaging, or Calendar and press . The following item requires an extra step: 7. Highlight Get New and press . 3.
Confirming the Downloaded Data The downloaded data will be automatically classified as games, ringers, images (screen savers) or an application folder. However, if any data has a different category, it is classified as a Dynamic folder. If data doesn’t belong to any of the above categories, it is classified in the Others folder.
To confirm the downloaded applications folder: 1. Press Options: to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Downloads and press . 3. Highlight Applications and press Open to play the downloaded content. Options to select the options of the downloaded data. Properties shows the downloaded data property. Online Info shows the downloaded data information online. Shop allows you to continue downloading. Erase erases the selected downloaded data. Exit to return to the downloaded data list display. .
Viewing the Downloaded Data Size Icon Indication Type Item Icon (appears at the left side of the downloaded data) From Web Ringers (~64KB) (New Data) (Assigned Data) Voice (~64KB) (New Data) (Assigned Data) Screen Savers/Images (~64KB) (New Data) (Assigned Data) Animation (~64KB) (New Data) (Assigned Data) Animation Ringer (~64KB) (New Data) (Assigned Data) Game (~100KB) (New Data) Application (~100KB) (New Data) Unknown type (~64KB) (New Data) 1. Press to access the main menu.
Section 2I Erasing old downloaded data to free space for new data If you try to download new data when the downloaded data’s memory is full, the warning message appears. You will be prompted to erase some old downloaded data. To get new download data: 1. When the warning message appears, press Erase (left softkey) to make a space for new download data. (Press right softkey to cancel the download.) 2. Highlight each folder that includes the data you want to erase. 3. Press . 4.
Using Voice-Activated Dialing Reviewing Voice Dialing Tags In addition to PCS Voice Command (see pages 193-195), you can use a Voice Dial tag to automatically dial a phone number in your Internal Phone Book. Your phone can store up to 30 Voice Dial tags. (To create a Voice Dial tag, see “Programming Voice Dial Tag to Your Phone” on page 122.) 1. Press To use a Voice Dial tag to call a phone number: 5. Highlight the desired entry and press .
Recording Voice Memos Voice Memo Options To record a memo in Standby mode: To play the Voice Memos you have recorded: 1. Press 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Voice Service and press 3. Highlight Voice Memo and press 4. Highlight Record and press . 2. Highlight Voice Service and press 3. Highlight Voice Memo and press . . Press and hold Memo (right softkey) for the shortcut (steps 1 to 4 above). 5. Start recording after the beep. To end the recording of your memo: 1.
Erasing Voice Memos Setting Up Screen Call To erase all Voice Memos: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Voice Service and press . 3. Highlight Voice Memo and press . Shortcut: Press Memo (right softkey) to access the Voice Memo menu. 4. Highlight Play and press . 7. Highlight Yes and press . 1. Press to display the options. 2. Highlight Screen Call and press . To set Auto Screen Call: . 1. Press – or – 1.
Selecting Announcement for Screen Call Recording Customized Announcement 1. Press 1. Follow steps 1 to 4 on the previous page. to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Voice Service and press 2. Highlight Custom and press Options (right softkey). . 3. Highlight Screen Call and press 3. Highlight Record and press . 4. Highlight Announcement and press . If your name has already been recorded, select Yes or No for overwriting. 5.
Section 2J Using Your Phone’s Camera In This Section Taking Pictures Sharing Picture Mail Storing Pictures Managing Picture Mail SM SM our PCS Phone gives you the ability to take full-color digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display, and instantly share them with your family and friends. It’s fun and as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera – just take a picture, view it on your phone’s display, and send it to up to ten people, right from your phone.
Taking Pictures 4. Press the Side Camera key to save the picture. Note: The picture will be saved automatically after 30 seconds. Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in PCS Camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a key. You can activate Camera mode and take pictures whether the phone is open or closed. Note: While you are taking a picture, the backlight turns on even if your backlight is set to Always Off. To Take a Picture With the Phone Open: 1.
Camera Mode Options Setting Self-timer When the phone is open and in Camera mode, several user options are available. Review: Press Review (left softkey) to enter Review/Share mode. From there you can view the captured pictures, view a running count of stored pictures, and more. (See “Review/Share Mode” on pages 138-140.) Pressing Options (right softkey) displays additional user options: Self-timer: Activate the camera’s timer function. (See “Setting Self-timer” on page 135 for details.
Sharing Picture Mail Once you’ve taken a picture, you can use the messaging capabilities of your PCS Phone to instantly share it with family and friends. You can send a picture to up to ten people at a time using their email addresses or their Vision-enabled PCS Vision Phone numbers. (You can also share Picture Mail from your phone through your online Picture Mail account. See “Sharing Online Picture Mail” on page 143 for details.) Sharing Picture Mail from Review/Share Mode 1. From standby mode, press 2.
Sharing Picture Mail from Messaging You can also share your pictures from your PCS Phone’s Messaging menu. 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Messaging and press . 3. Highlight Share Picture and press . (The most recent picture saved to Review/Share mode displays.) Shortcut: Press the up Navigation key to enter Picture Mail Review/Share menu. 4. Use the left/right Navigation key to select the picture you wish to send and press Select (left softkey).
5. Using the Navigation key, select a desired picture. Tip: Press the up or down Navigation key to view a picture’s caption and number/count (for example 1/14 is the first of 14 stored pictures) at the bottom of the display screen. The Save to Wallet and Uploaded icons also appear, if applicable. 6. To expand the selected picture, press softkey). 7. Press Options (right softkey) to display a list of options for the selected picture. To select an option, highlight it and press .
Managing Picture Mail 5. Thumbnail pictures appear (up to four per screen). Use your Navigation key to select a picture. SM Using the Picture Mail Web Site Tip: To expand a selected picture from thumbnail to full-screen, highlight Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your online Picture Mail account (see “Review/Share Mode” on pages 138-140), you can use your personal computer to manage your pictures.
Accessing Online Picture Mail Options From Your PCS Phone 1. Select a picture from your online Picture Mail (see “Managing Online Picture Mail From Your PCS Phone” on pages 142-143). 2. Press Options (right softkey) to display options. 3. To select an option, highlight it and press . Copy/Move to copy or move pictures to a selected album: Copy This to copy the selected picture to the album. Copy All to copy all pictures in the current album (or InBox) to the target album.
Section 3 Using PCS Service Features
Section 3A PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding ow that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your PCS Service.
Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your PCS Phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your PCS Phone, you can either Speed Dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your PCS Phone is activated.
Voicemail Options Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Your PCS Phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Record and send a voice message to other PCS Voicemail users. Using Expert Mode 2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. 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. 3.
Voicemail Menu Key Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting. 1. From the main voicemail menu, press Personal Options. for Listen Envelope Information Send a Reply Message Advance 8 Seconds Rewind to Start 2. Press for Greetings. Forward Message 3. Press to record an Extended Absence Greeting.
Using Caller ID Making a Three-Way Call Caller ID lets people know who’s calling by displaying the number of the person calling. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: 1. Press . To permanently block your number, call PCS Customer Service Solutions. When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding beeps.
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. Section 3B SM PCS Vision To Activate Call Forwarding 1. Press In This Section . 2. Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded. 3. Press . You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding. To Deactivate Call Forwarding 1.
Web Your User Name With Web on your PCS Phone, you will be able to browse full-color graphic versions – not just text versions – of your favorite Web sites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Check sports scores, trade stocks, and shop all on your PCS Phone. Launching the Web To launch the Web: 1. Press Web (left softkey). – or – 1. Press A User name is typically based on the customer’s name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com.
Signing In and Out of PCS Vision Services You can sign out of PCS Vision services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all PCS Vision services, including Web and messaging. Signing out will avoid any charges associated with PCS Vision services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may sign in again at any time. To sign out of PCS Vision services: 1. Press 3.
Going to a Specific Web Site Editing a Bookmark To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address): 1. Launch the Web and press the right softkey. 1. Launch the Web and press the right softkey. 3. Select the bookmark you wish to edit and press the right softkey. 2. Select Go to URL and press the left softkey. 3. Select Address and press the left softkey. 4. Press the right softkey, use your keypad to enter the URL of the Web site you wish to go to, and press the left softkey. 5.
Setting Up a Web Connection Using Special Features During a Web Call Getting Started Your phone gives you the ability to use special features while you’re on a Web call. They are outlined below: Your PCS Phone can connect to a laptop PC to send and receive email, access the Internet or your company’s network, and more – without searching for a wall-mounted telephone jack.
Messaging Now you can chat and send and receive email on select PCS Phones. When you chat, you can have a conversation without talking. Join in a Web-based chat room to exchange information on a specific topic or read conversations that others have posted -- you can even launch a one-on-one chat for a more in-depth conversation. Message Types There are many types of Text Messaging available on your phone. (PCS Voicemail provides voicemail-to-mailbox messaging.
Message Options 3. To select an option, highlight it and press After you display a Message, press to display message options. To select an option, highlight it and press . Call Back to dial the phone number of the sender (if applicable). Save Phone# to save the sender’s phone number, if it is not already in your Internal Phone Book (if applicable). If the sender’s phone number has already been stored in any Phone Book entry, Alternate appears instead of Save Phone#.
Extracting E-Mail Addresses From a Message To extract an email address contained in a message: 1. When the Message options are displayed, highlight Extract Info and press . Creating Folders for Messages You can create up to ten folders to store your Messages. If 10 user defined folders exist, “Create Folder” menu diappears. 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Email Address and press . All the email addresses contained in the message are displayed.
Adding a Folder for Messages Editing Folders When the message contains any word of 3 to 14 letters, you can classify the message to your defined folder. If 10 user defined folders exist, the “Add Folder” menu disappears. 1. After you display a message, press options. to display message 2. Highlight Add Folder by scrolling and press To edit a folder: 1. From the folder list display, highlight your desired folder except for Unfiled. 2. Press Options (right softkey). 3. Highlight Edit Folder and press .
Short Mail Erasing All Messages To erase all messages: 1. From the folder list display, press Options (right softkey) to display the menu options. 2. Highlight Erase All Msgs and press . 3. Highlight In This Folder or In All Folders and press 4. Highlight Yes and press . . To erase all Messages already read: 1. From the folder list display, press Options (right softkey) to display the menu options. 2. Highlight Erase Old Msgs and press . 3. Highlight In This Folder or In All Folders and press 4.
PCS Mail To read a Short Mail message: 1. When you receive a short mail message, you will see “New” on your display screen. Press View (right softkey). 2. You will then see “New Short Mail. Select “Go” to read it.” on your display screen. Press Go (left softkey). The browser will launch. 3. Scroll to the new short mail message and press left softkey. Unread short mail messages will be marked with an asterisk (*).
Chat Pictures PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your PCS Phone. Send text messages and icons to chatroom participants or launch a one-on-one (private) chatroom. To access a chatroom from the browser: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Web and press . 3. Select Messaging. 4. Select CHAT. 5. Select Enter. You will see a disclaimer for Wireless Chat. Select I Agree to enter the Chat menu. 6. Select a chat room from the menu (for example, “Friends” or “Singles”).
Downloading Games, Ringers, and Screen Savers With PCS Vision and your new PCS Phone, you have access to a wide variety of downloadable ringers, screen savers, and games. While each type of download involves a different file type, the basic method for accessing and downloading files is the same. Accessing the Download Menus To access the PCS Vision download menus: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Downloads and press . 3.
Games Playing Games To play a downloaded game on your PCS Phone: You can play a variety of entertaining and graphically-rich games on your PCS Phone. New games are easy to download and play. Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Games, Ringers, and Screen Savers” on pages 182-183. 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Downloads and press 3. Highlight Games and press . . 4. Select the game you wish to play. Downloading Games 1. Press to access the main menu. 2.
Ringers Assigning Downloaded Ringers Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Games, Ringers, and Screen Savers” on pages 182-183. Downloading Ringers To download an available ringer to your phone: 1. Press to access the main menu. 2. Highlight Downloads and press 3. Highlight Ringers and press . . 4. Highlight Get New and press . The browser will launch and take you to the Ringers download menu.
Screen Savers Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers (Images) Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Games, Ringers, and Screen Savers” on pages 182-183. Downloaded Screen Savers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available through the Settings menu.
PCS Business Connection Personal Edition PCS Vision FAQs SM How will I know when my phone is ready for PCS Vision service? SM PCS Business Connection Personal Edition is designed to offer secure wireless access to both Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes . ® ® Your User name (for example, bsmith001@sprintpcs.com) will display on your phone’s display screen.
Section 3C SM PCS Voice Command In This Section Getting Started with PCS Voice Command Creating Your Own Address Book Making a Call with PCS Voice Command Accessing Information Using PCS Voice Command SM ith Sprint, the first wireless provider to offer innovative PCS Voice Command technology, reaching your friends, family, and co-workers has never been easier – especially when you’re on the go.
Getting Started With PCS Voice Command With PCS Voice Command: You can store all your contacts’ phone numbers, so you can simply say the name of the person you want to call. There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize voicemail passwords, or try to dial while you’re driving. You can call anyone in your address book – even if you don’t remember their phone number.
Section 4 Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information
Section 4A Safety In This Section Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Consumer Information on Wireless Phones art of getting the most out of your PCS Phone is learning how the phone works and how to care for it. This section outlines performance and safety guidelines that help you understand the basic features of your phone’s operation.
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception.
Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when stationary or before pulling into traffic. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your attention from the road. Dial to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your wireless phone. Use your phone to help others in emergencies. Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless number when necessary. Tip: Purchase an optional hands-free car kit at your local Sprint Store.
Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. Use only Sprint-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage. Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment.
Cautions Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
Owner’s Record The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. 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. Section 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty Model: PCS Phone SCP-8100 Serial No.
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: SUBSCRIBER UNIT: A.
Index A Airplane Mode 45 Answering Calls 18-19 B Backlight 38 Battery Capacity 14-15 Charging 16 Disposal 204 Installing 15 Removing 15 C Call Guard 65 Call History Erasing 75 Making a Call From 73 Options 72 Saving a Phone Number From 73-74 Viewing 72 Camera Camera Mode Options 134-135 Managing Picture Mail 142-145 Picture Wallet 140-141 Review/Share Mode 138-140 Sharing 136-138 Taking Pictures 132-133 Chat 180 Clock 41, 106 D Copyright(c) 2003 ACCESS Systems America Inc.
P T PCS Business Connection 190 PCS Services Call Forwarding 158 Call Waiting 156 Caller ID 156 Customer Solutions 4, 6, 54, 90 Directory Assistance 6 Operator Services 6 PCS Vision Downloading Items 183 FAQs 191 Games 184-185 Messaging 168-176 PCS Mail 179 Pictures 181 Ringers 186-187 Screen Savers 188-189 Signing In and Out 162 Web Connection 166-167 PCS Voice Command 193-195 Phone Number Displaying 17 Picture Wallet 140-141 Pictures Password 133 Pictures Web Site 142 T9 Text Input 79 Three-Way Calling
