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Table of Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Your User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Launching a Data Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Net Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Accessing the Download Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Selecting an Item to Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Downloading an Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Using My Content Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welcome to the next generation in wireless service. This guide introduces you to all the advantages of Sprint Power Vision. Sprint Power Vision gives you more choice and flexibility, so you can make the most of your wireless service. Enjoy the network that gives you the power to watch live Mobile Digital TV (MDTV), instantly download songs to your phone, play multiplayer games, and more, with always on broadband-like speeds, right in the palm of your hand. Watch, listen, play, and do at the speed of life.
Here are some of the exciting features available with your Sprint Power Vision service. Sprint Picture Mail Shoot and send high-quality pictures and video clips faster than ever with your Sprint Power Vision phone. Messaging Send and receive IM or email in a flash. Converse without talking by joining a Web-based chat room. Exchange information on a chosen topic or read conversations that others have posted. Even launch a one-on-one chat for a more in-depth conversation.
STREAMING MUSIC Stream music to your phone with Music Choice® . Choose from rock, pop, hip-hop, R&B, and more. Plus, get exclusive video clips, performances, and interviews from your favorite artists. Games Download and play entertaining, interactive games that you’ll want to play all the time. With hundreds of games to choose from, you’ll find the games just right for you. Ringers Personalize your phone by downloading and assigning different ringers to numbers in your phone’s Contacts list.
Phone as Modem Your Sprint Power Vision phone can be a high-speed Internet connection for your laptop computer anywhere on the Sprint National Network. Simply connect your phone using a USB cable or the built-in connection on Bluetooth-enabled phones. Note: 4 For the latest information about Sprint Power Vision features, please visit us online at www.sprint.com.
With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of Sprint Power Vision. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your phone. Your User Name When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com.
䢇 On your phone. You can find your user name under the Phone Info option in your phone’s Settings menu (Menu > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number). Launching a Data Connection To launch a data connection: 䊳 Select Menu >Web. (Your data connection will start and the Sprint Power Vision home page will be displayed.) The Sprint Power Vision Home Page Note: If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 7), select Connect to continue and launch the Web.
When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will be displayed to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting Always Auto-Connect when the Net Guard is displayed. To change your Net Guard settings: 䊳 Note: Select Menu > Settings > Power Vision > Net Guard. 䡲 Select On to activate the Net Guard. 䡲 Select Off to deactivate the Net Guard. When enabled, the Net Guard is displayed only once per session.
Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone’s display lets you know the current status of your data connection through indicators which are displayed at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: A Sprint Vision connection is active (data is being transferred); the transmit/receive symbol will blink to indicate data transmission. Incoming voice calls go directly to voicemail; outgoing voice calls can be made, but the Vision connection will terminate. A Sprint Vision connection is dormant.
Navigating through menus and Web sites during a data session is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a data session, the bottom line of your phone’s Main LCD contains one or more softkeys. These keys are shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and they correspond to the softkey buttons (the top left and right corners of your Navigation Pad) directly below the Main LCD.
Selecting Once you’ve learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select onscreen items: 䊳 Tip: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, and then press the desired softkey button (or press ). You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “Go.” Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone calls.
With Sprint Picture Mail, you can instantly shoot, share, and print sharp, high-resolution digital pictures and take and send short video clips with your phone. Use your phone to take full-color digital pictures or video clips with sound. Then either store the pictures and videos or send them from your phone to email addresses or other compatible phones. It’s that easy. Archive your pictures and videos at www.sprint.
Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. For details on how to use all the camera features of your phone, please see your phone’s user guide. To take a picture: 1. From the phone’s main menu, select Pictures > Camera to activate Camera mode. 2. Using the phone’s main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject. 3. Press or Capture (left softkey) to take the picture.
The first time you attempt to upload or share pictures or use the Picture Mail Web site, you will need to establish a Picture Mail password through your phone. This password will also allow you to sign on to the Picture Mail Web site at www.sprint.com/picturemail, where you can access and manage your uploaded pictures. To create your Picture Mail password: 1. When prompted, enter your four-digit password using numbers or letters and press OK.
Recording Videos Recording videos with your phone is as simple as taking a picture. For details on how to use all the video features of your phone, please see your phone’s user guide. To record a video: 1. From the phone’s main menu, select Pictures > 2. 3. 4. 5. 14 Camcorder and select Video Mail or Long Video to activate Video mode. Using the phone’s main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject. Press (or Record) to begin recording the video.
Once you’ve taken a picture or a video, you can instantly share it with family and friends. You can send pictures and videos to their email addresses or to their messaging-ready phones. To share Picture Mail from your phone: 1. From the main menu, select Pictures > My Albums > In Phone or Memory Card. 2. Select the pictures or videos you want to send, and then select Options > Send > To Contacts. (A message may be displayed.
You can also send pictures and videos from your phone’s Messaging menu. To share Sprint Picture Mail from Messaging: 1. From the main menu, select Messaging > Send Message > Picture Mail. 2. Select an option to enter or select recipients for your picture mail. 3. Select Next when you have finished selecting or entering recipients. 4. Select a location from which to select pictures or videos to send (such as In Phone, Memory Card, or Online Albums). 5.
You can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and coworkers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Sprint National Network. Message Types Messaging Messaging There are many types of text messaging available on your phone. These include SMS Text Messaging, Sprint Instant Messaging, Email, and Chat.
Accessing Sprint Mail Sprint Mail allows you to perform many of the typical email functions from your phone that you can from your personal computer. You can manage your Sprint Mail account from your phone or from your personal computer at www.sprint.com. To access Sprint Mail from your phone: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > IM & Email > PCS Mail. (The browser will start and go to the PCS Mail page.
With Sprint Power Vision, you can use popular email services such as AOL® Mail, AIM Mail, MSN® Hotmail, and Yahoo!® Mail to keep in touch, even while you’re on the go. To access email providers from your phone: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > IM & Email. 2. Select an email provider, such as AOL, MSN, or Messaging Accessing Additional Email Providers Yahoo!. (The browser will start and go to the appropriate messaging page.) 3.
Accessing Sprint Instant Messaging Sprint Power Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL® Instant TM Messenger , MSN® Messenger, and Yahoo!® Messenger. To access instant messaging clients from your phone: 1. Select Menu > Web. (The browser will start and display the home page.) 2. From the home page, select Messaging > Instant Messaging. 3. Select an IM provider, such as AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, or Yahoo! Messenger. 4.
Sprint Power Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your phone.
To post a message: 1. Select Add Text. 2. Enter your message. Use your right softkey to select a text entry mode. 3. Select Send. To set up a private chat room: 1. Select 1->1. 2. Select a participant with whom you’d like to launch a private chat room. A message will be sent to the person’s chat screen (or to yours if someone is requesting a private chat with you): [Nickname] requested a 1->1. Do u accept? Yes No If the invited party accepts, a private chat room will open.
With Sprint Power Vision, you can watch live TV on the go right on your wireless phone. Accessing your Sprint TV channels is as easy as using the remote control in your living room. Wherever you go on our wireless highspeed multimedia network, you can get more out of your Sprint TV service.
To access your phone’s Sprint TV channels: 1. Select Menu > Sprint TV to launch the Media Player. 2. Select Sprint TV and press . 3. Select the channel you wish to watch, either from My Channels (a list of preview channels or channels to which you’ve already purchased access) or from Available Channels (a list of channels available for purchase). 4. If applicable, select a clip and press Play to view the program.
Sprint Power Vision lets you use your phone as a portable personal jukebox. From the Sprint Music Store to a variety of streaming music options, you’re bound to find the music you want, when you want it.
The Sprint Music Store The Sprint Music Store enables you to purchase and download digital music files to play on your phone or PC. Accessing the Sprint Music Store You can access the Sprint Music Store right from your phone’s main menu, anywhere on the Sprint National Network. When you enter the store for the first time, you will be prompted to set up your user identification and password. To access the Sprint Music Store: 1. From the Main LCD, select Buy Music and press . 2.
Now that you’re in the store, you can shop for songs to TM purchase and download to your phone’s microSD card. To find and download music files from the Sprint Music Store: Music Purchasing and Downloading Music 1. From the Sprint Music Store opening page, select an option to browse the store: 䡲 Featured Music offers a revolving selection of highlighted songs and artists.
Playing Music From the Sprint Music Store The Sprint Music Store not only gives you access to great music, it also gives you a place to listen to and organize your music library. Accessing the Music Player 1. From the Sprint Music Store opening page, use your Navigation Pad to select the Player tab. 2. From the Player display, select an option: 䡲 䡲 䡲 All My Music to browse through all of your downloaded music. to select a customized playlist you’ve created to organize your music.
When you purchase and download a music file from the Sprint Music Store, you get two versions of the song: one to download and play on your phone (file type: AAC+), and another to download from http:// musicstore.sprint.com and play on your PC (file type: WMA). The AAC+ files downloaded to your phone can only be played on your phone and on your account, and once they have been downloaded, they cannot be downloaded again without being repurchased.
SIRIUS MUSIC SIRIUS MUSIC channels offer a variety of great, commercialfree music that you can access directly from your phone. To access SIRIUS MUSIC on your phone: 1. Select Menu > Sprint TV to launch the Media Player. 2. Select Music & Radio > SIRIUS MUSIC. 3. Select Preview to see and hear a preview of the SIRIUS MUSIC service. – or – Select Buy... to purchase a monthly subscription to SIRIUS MUSIC.
䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 Hair Nation: Glam rock from the ’80s. First Wave: The ’80s Alt-rock revolution. Soul Town: Classic soul hits. Heart & Soul: The R&B hits from the ’80s, ’90s, and today. New Country: Today’s hottest country hits. Prime Country: Country music superstars of yesterday and today. Jazz Café: Smooth jazz instrumentals and vocals. SIRIUS Blues: Authentic blues music, from past to present. Broadway’s Best: Songs from Broadway’s most popular shows.
Streaming Music In addition to the Sprint Music Store and the SIRIUS Music channels, Sprint Power Vision offers a variety of musical options through the Music & Radio menu. Choose from rock, pop, hip-hop, and R&B, and access exclusive video clips, music industry news, performances, and interviews with your favorite artists. To access additional Music & Radio options on your phone: 1. Select Menu > Sprint TV > Music & Radio > [selection]. 2.
With the Sprint Power Vision Network, 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 on the following pages.
Accessing the Download Menus To access the download menus: 1. Select Menu > My Content. 2. Select the type of file you wish to download (Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, Applications, IM & Email, or Call Tones), and then select Get New. (The browser will start and take you to the corresponding download menu.) To access the download menus from the Web browser: 1. From the home page, select Downloads. 2. Select Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, or Applications to go to the corresponding download menu.
Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and press Go (left softkey). You will see a summary page for the item including its title, the vendor, the download details, the file size, and the cost. Links allow you to view the License Details page, which outlines the price, license type, and length of license for the download; and the Terms of Use page, which details the Premium Services Terms of Use and your responsibility for payment. To download a selected item: 1.
Using My Content Manager Whether you purchase your Premium Services content from your phone or from your online account management page at www.sprint.com, all of your purchases are stored in My Content Manager and may be downloaded to your phone from there. My Content Manager is a storage area on the Sprint National Network that is assigned specifically to your account. It allows you to store all your Premium Service downloadable files.
䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 Tip: Select the appropriate option to assign the downloaded item (or to start, in the case of a game or an application). Your data session will end, and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen. Select Set as to assign a ringer or screen saver to a phone function. Select Settings to configure downloaded games or applications. Select Shop to browse for other items to download. Press END to quit the browser and return to standby mode.
Games Sprint has partnered with the most cutting-edge electronic gaming providers to bring you a realistic and exciting gaming experience. Advanced Sprint Power Vision phones with fullcolor screens, vibration, multi-chord sound, and sophisticated graphics make games from SEGA®, JAMDAT®, NAMCO®, THQ®, and Mobliss® more vivid than ever.
Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Content” on page 33. To purchase and download games for your phone: Games Purchasing and Downloading Games 1. From the home page, select Downloads > Games. 2. Use your navigation key to select a game you wish to download, or use the Categories or Search options to locate a game. (Once you have selected an item, the game detail page is displayed.) 3. From the game detail page, select Buy. (The game will download automatically.
Ringers With the Sprint Power Vision Network, you can personalize your wireless experience by downloading unique ringers and assigning them to numbers in your Contacts list. Select from thousands of available ringers – including your favorite tunes and celebrity voice ringers – and download them to your phone.
Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Content” on page 33. To purchase and download ringers for your phone: 1. From the home page, select Downloads > Ringers. 2. Use your navigation key to highlight and select a ringer you wish to download, or use the Categories or Search options to locate a ringer. (Once you have selected a ringer, the ringer detail page is displayed.) 3. From the ringer detail page, select Buy. (The ringer will automatically be downloaded to your phone.) 4.
Screen Savers With the Sprint Power Vision Network, you can personalize your wireless experience by downloading and assigning unique images for screen savers or to entries in your phone’s Contacts list.
Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Content” on page 33. To purchase and download screen savers for your phone: 1. From the home page, select Downloads > Screen Savers. 2. Use your navigation key to highlight and select a screen saver you wish to download, or use the Categories or Search options to locate a screen saver. (Once you have selected a screen saver, the screen saver detail page is displayed.) 3. From the screen saver detail page, select Buy.
Web With Web access on your 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, breaking news, and weather, and shop on your phone anywhere on the Sprint National Network.
Navigating the Web from your phone using the home page is easy once you get the hang of it. For details on how to navigate the Web, select menu items, and more, see “Navigating the Web” on page 9. Web Using the Browser Menu Although the home page offers a broad and convenient array of sites and services for you to browse, not all sites are represented, and certain functions, such as going directly to specific Web sites, are not available.
䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 Go to URL.... Allows you to navigate directly to a Web site by entering its URL (Web site address). History. Keeps a list of links to your most recently visited sites. To navigate to a site, highlight it and press OK, and then select Connect. Refresh this page. Reloads the current Web page. More.... Displays additional options: 䡲 Show URL. Displays the URL (Web site address) of the page you’re currently viewing. 䡲 Restart Browser. Refreshes the current browser session. 䡲 Script Log.
To access a bookmark: 1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. 2. Select View Bookmarks. 3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to access, and press Web Accessing a Bookmark to go to the Web site. Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: 1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. 2. Select View Bookmarks. 3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to delete and select Options (right softkey). 4. Select Delete. (A confirmation will be displayed.) 5.
Note: Not all Web sites are viewable on your phone. Reloading a Web Page To reload (refresh) a Web page: 1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. 2. Select Refresh this page. (The browser will reload the current Web page.) Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser seems to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser. To restart the Web browser: 1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. 2. Select More...
With Sprint Power Vision’s exclusive On Demand feature, you can personalize your phone’s data services to suit your needs. The On Demand feature makes it easier than ever to retrieve the most popular Web information and categories instantly. On Demand uses the ZIP code you provide to customize the content you receive, so you can get the information you want, when you want it.
Initializing Your On Demand Service To initialize your phone’s On Demand service: 1. Select Menu > On Demand. 2. Enter your preferred ZIP code and press Done (left softkey). (The On Demand service will customize itself to your selected location and the On Demand menu screen will be displayed.) Accessing On Demand Information Finding the information you’re looking for with On Demand is as easy as navigating a Web browser on your PC.
1. From the On Demand menu screen, select ShowBiz. 2. Highlight Movies and press . 3. From the Movies display, select an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Options may include: 䡲 By Theater to select from a list of theaters in your preferred ZIP code. 䡲 Listings to view a list of all current movie titles. 䡲 Showing Near Me to view a movie’s showtimes at a number or selected movie theaters in your area.
Select other categories, such as Weather, Sports, and Money, from the On Demand main screen and enjoy the feature-rich contents of On Demand. Every category offers you the capability to customize news and information based on your preference. Updating On Demand Information The On Demand news and information is automatically delivered to your phone four times a day. You can also select how your phone receives updates.
Your phone’s data capabilities enable you to use its highspeed data connection as a modem for your laptop computer. You’ll be able to send and receive email, browse the Internet, and access your company’s network anywhere on the Sprint National Network.
Note: To use this service, you are required to sign up on a Sprint Power Vision with Phone as Modem plan. Go to www.sprint.com or visit a Sprint Store for phone as modem plan details and more information. Setting Up a Data Connection With Your PC In order to use your phone as a modem, you’ll first need to SM load the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software on your PC. Then, use a compatible USB cable or built-in Bluetooth connection to connect your phone to your PC.
Internet session, check your email, or do anything else you would do using a traditional data connection. 6. When you’re ready to terminate the data connection, double-click the Sprint PCS Connection Manager icon in the system tray, and then click Disconnect to end the session. Note: While your data connection is active, you will not be able to receive incoming calls; all incoming calls will be forwarded to your Sprint Voicemail.
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B Bookmarks Accessing 47 Creating 46 Deleting 47 Browser Menu 45 N Net Guard 7 O On Demand 49–52 P Phone as Modem 53–55 Picture Mail 11–16 C Chat 21 R Ringers 40–41 D Data Connection Launching 6 Status and Indicators 8 Downloading Content 33–37 S Screen Savers 42–43 Sirius Music 30 Sprint Mail 18 Sprint Music Store 26–29 Accessing 26 Backing Up Music 29 Downloading Music 27 Playing Music 28 Purchasing Music 27 Sprint Picture Mail 11–16 Password 13 Recording Videos 14 Sharing 15 Taking Pictures 12 Sprin
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