LG Electronics LGLX550 Mobile Phone with Music/Video Player User Manual

Phone User Guide

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Table of Contents

Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

Your Phone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Sprint PCS Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Section 2: Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2A. Your Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Removing and Installing the Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Navigating Through Phone Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Playing Music Using the External Navigation Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

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2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Erasing the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Restricting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Updating Your Picture Mail Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Selective Call Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Using Data Roam Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

2E. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

2F. Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Wireless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Dialing Sprint PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

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2G. Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Using Your Phone’s Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Using Your Phone’s Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

2H. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Using Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

2I. Using the microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Using Your Phone’s microSD Card and Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

microSD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

microSD Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

2J. Using the Music Composer and FM Transmitter . . . . .110

Composing a Melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Music Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

2K. Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Storing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Storing Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Settings and Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

2L. Using Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Bluetooth Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

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Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

3A. Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Using SMS Voice Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

3B. Sprint PCS® Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . .159

Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . .162

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . . .163

4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . .165

Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Radiofrequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Phone Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

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Welcome to Sprint

Sprint and Nextel have come together offering you

more choice and flexibility to do whatever you want,

whenever you want.

This powerful combination brings you access to more

products, more services, and more of what you need to do

more of what you want. Welcome to a future full of

possibility. Welcome to the new Sprint.

Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.

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Introduction

This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and

all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four

sections:

 Section 1: Getting Started

 Section 2: Your Phone

 Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features

 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special

shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most

of your new phone and service. The Table of Contents and

Index will also help you quickly locate specific information.

You’ll get the most out of your phone if you read each section.

However, if you’d like to get right to a specific feature, simply

locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to

that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you’ll

be ready to use your phone in no time.

Phone Guide Note: Due to updates in phone software, this printed guide

may not be the most current version for your phone. Visit www.sprint.com

and sign on to My PCS to access the most recent version of the phone guide.

WARNING: Please refer to the Important Safety Information section on

page 164 to learn about information that will help you safely use your

phone. Failure to read and follow the Important Safety Information in

this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property

damage.

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Your Phone’s Menu

The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For

more information about using your phone’s menus, see

“Navigating Through Phone Menus”on page 23.

1. Missed Alerts

2. Call History

1. Missed Calls

2. Incoming Calls

3. Outgoing Calls

4. Recent Calls

5. Delete History 1. Missed Calls / 2. Incoming Calls /

3. Outgoing Calls / 4. Recent Calls /

5. All Calls

3. Contacts

1. Find/Add Entry

2. Groups

3. Speed Dials

4. My Name Card

5. Wireless Backup 1. Subscribe / 2. Alert / 3. Learn More

6. Services 1. Customer Service / 2. Dir Assistance /

3. Account Info / 4. Sprint Operator /

5. Voice Command

4. Messaging

1. Send Message 1. Text Message / 2. Picture Mail /

3. VoiceSMS

2. Text Messages 1. Inbox / 2. Sent / 3. Outbox / 4. Draft

5. Edit Folder / 6. Send Message

3. Picture Mail Inbox/Sent Mail/Saved Mail/

Pending Messages

4. VoiceSMS

5. IM & Email 1. PCS Mail / 2. AOL / 3. MSN / 4. Yahoo!

/ Earthlink / 6. Other

6. Chat & Dating

7. Voicemail 1. Call Voicemail / 2. Voicmail Details /

3. Clear Icon

8. Premium Content

9. Settings

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5. On Demand 1. News / 2. Sports / 3. Weather /

4. Money / 5. Movies / 6. Directory /

7. Maps / 8. TV Guide® / 9. Dictionary

6. Pictures

1. Camera

2. Camcorder Video Mail/Long Video

3. Picture Mail Inbox/Sent Mail/Saved Mail/

Pending Messages

4. My Albums In Phone/Memory Card/Online Albums

5. PictBridge

6. Order Prints

7. Settings & Info Auto-Save to/Account Info

7. My Content

Games Get New/My Content Manager/

Midnight Pool/Ms. PAC-MAN DEMO by

Namco/Tetris Demo/WorldPokerTour/

ZUMA Demo

Themes Get New/My Content Manager/

Classic View/Tropical

Ringers Get New/My Content Manager

Screen Savers Get New/My Content Manager/

Screen Saver Preview

Applications Get New/My Content Manager/

GoComics All-Star Six-Pack Demo/

StreetFinderTrial/ToneMaker

IM & Email Get New/My Content Manager/

Instant Messaging

Call Tones

<Options> Memory Status/Get New/My Content

Manager

8. Music

9. Media Player

1. Channel Listing

2. Memory Card

0. Web

. Tools

1. Memory Card

2. Music Composer 1. Compose Melody / 2. My Melody /

3. Settings / 4. Help

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3. Music Transmitter

4. Alarm Clock 1. Alarm 1 / 2. Alarm 2 / 3. Alarm 3 /

4. Quick Alarm

5. Calculator 1. Calculator / 2. Ez Tip Calculator

6. Bluetooth 1. Add Device / 2. Trusted Devices /

3. Exchange Folder / 4. Supported

Services / 5. Settings

7. Voice Control 1. Call [name][type]/[num] /

2. Missed Alerts / 3. Voice Guide /

4. Phone Status / 5. Training /

6. Bookmark / 7. Help / 8. Exit Voice

Control

8. Scheduler

9. Voice Memo

0. Notepad

. World Clock

#. USB Flash Drive

#. Settings

1. Display

1. Greeting Custom/Off

2. Incoming Calls 1. Caller ID/2. No Caller ID/3. Roaming

3. Screen Saver 1. Main Display/2. Sub Display

4. Clock & Calendar 1. Normal Clock/2. Analog Clock/

3. Digital Clock/4. Dual Clock/

5. Calendar

5. Slide Show

6. Themes & Skins 1. Themes /2. Skins

7. Menu Styles Grid/List

8. Font Size 1. Message/2. Browser/3. Notepad

9. Backlight 1. Display /2. Keypad

0. Power Save Mode Off/30 seconds/60 seconds/90 seconds

. Status Light On/Off

2. Sounds

1. Ringers 1. Caller ID / 2. No Caller ID / 3. Roaming

2. Key Tones Short Tones/Long Tones

3. Volume

1. Ringer Silence All/Off/Vibrate All/Low/Med Low/

Med/High Med/High/High + Vib

2. Earpiece Low/Med Low/Med/High Med/High

3. Key Beep Off/Low/Med Low/Med/High Med/High

4. Application Off/Low/Med Low/Med/High Med/High

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5. Power On/Off Off/Low/Med Low/Med/High Med/High

4. Alerts

1. Voicemail Alerts Silent/Vib once/Vib & Sound/Custom/

1 Low beep/Low beeps/1 Loud beep/

Loud beeps

2. Message Alerts Silent/Vib once/Vib & Sound/Custom/

1 Low beep/Low beeps/1 Loud beep/

Loud beeps

3. Picture Mail Alerts Silent/Vib once/Vib & Sound/Custom/

1 Low beep/Low beeps/1 Loud beep/

Loud beeps

4. Service Change On/Off

5. Minute Beep On/Off

6. Call Connect On/Off

7. Signal Fade On/Off

3. Power Vision

1. Enable Power Vision (Disable Vision)

2. Net Guard On/Off

3. Update Power Vision Profile

4. Roaming

1. Set Mode Automatic/Sprint Only/Roaming Only

2. Call Guard On/Off

3. Data Roam Guard Always Ask/Never Ask Again

5. Location On/Off

6. Messaging

1. Notification Message & Icon/Icon Only

2. Message Reminder On/Off

3. Callback Number None/My Phone Number/Other

4. Auto-Delete On/Off

5. Signature None/Custom

6. Preset Messages

7. VoiceSMS Options 1. Speakerphone/2. From Name

7. Bluetooth

1. On/Off On/Off

2. Visibility Hidden/Visible for 3 Min/Always Visible

3. Exchange Folders General/Pictures/Media

4. Bluetooth Info

8. Wireless Backup 1. Subscribe/2. Alert/3. Learn More

9. Security [Enter Lock Code]

1. Lock Phone Unlock/Lock Now/On Power Up

2. Picture Mail 1. Lock Pictures/2. Update Picture Mail

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Profile

3. Change Lock Code

4. Special Numbers

5. Delete Contacts 1. Yes/2. No

6. Limit Calls Unlock/Contacts Only/Special #'s Only/

911 Emergency Services Only

7. Selective Call Block

8. Reset Favorites 1. Yes/2. No

9. Reset Phone 1. Yes/2. No

0. Setup/Others

1. Auto Keyguard On/Off

2. Shortcuts 1. Left Navigation/2. Right Navigation/

3. Up Navigation/4. Down Navigation

3. Answer Call Flip Open/Any Key / TALK Only

4. Auto-Answer Off / Car-Kit/Headset

5. Dialing Match 1. Abbreviated Dialing/2. Contacts

Match/3. Speed Dial

6. Text Entry 1. Auto-Capital/2. Word Choice List/

3. Word Prediction/4. Word Completion/

5. Help

7. Language English/Español

8. TTY Mode Enable TTY/Disable TTY

9. Airplane Mode On/Off

0. Update Phone SW

. Phone Info 1. My Phone Number/2. Version/

3. Icon Glossary/4. Advanced

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Getting Started

Section 1

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2 Section 1A: Setting Up Service

Section 1A

Setting Up Service

In This Section

 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service (page 3)

 Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4)

 Sprint PCS Account Passwords (page 5)

 Getting Help (page 6)

Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This

section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock

your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and

contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.

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Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service

Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated

If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably

activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your

phone in the mail, it probably has been activated; all you need

to do is unlock it.

If your phone is not activated, please refer to the activation

card included with your phone.

Unlocking Your Phone

To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:

1. Press and hold to turn the phone on.

2. Press Unlock (right softkey).

Note: To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey

text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s

display screen. Softkey actions change according to the screen you’re

viewing and will not appear if there is no corresponding action available.

3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes,

the code is not visible as you type.)

Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits

of either your Social Security number or wireless phone number or try

0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at

1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

Setting Up Service

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4 Section 1A: Setting Up Service

Setting UpYour Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically

transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or

turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail

and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.

To set up your voicemail:

1. From standby mode, press and hold .

2. Follow the system prompts to:



Create your passcode



Record your name announcement



Record your greeting



Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch

Message Access (a feature that lets you access

messages simply by pressing and holding ,

bypassing the need for you to enter your passcode)

Voicemail Passcode

If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account,

Sprint recommends you enable your voicemail passcode.

For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using

Voicemail”on page 141.

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Sprint PCS Account Passwords

As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your

personal account information, your voicemail account, and

your Sprint PCS Vision® account. To ensure that no one else

has access to your information, you will need to create

passwords to protect your privacy.

AccountPassword

If you are the account owner, you’ll have an account password

to sign on to

www.sprint.com and to use when calling Sprint

Customer Service. Your default account password is the last

four digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the

account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your

Sprint PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password at

www.sprint.com.

Voicemail Password

You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you

set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail”on

page 141 for more information on your voicemail password.

For more information, or to change your passwords, sign

on to

www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at

1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

Setting Up Service

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Getting Help

Visitwww.sprint.com

You can go online to:



Access your account information



Check your minutes used (depending on your

Sprint PCS Service Plan)



View and pay your bill



Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS online

billing and automatic payment



Purchase accessories



Shop for the latest phones



View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options



Learn more about Sprint PCS Vision and other great

products like Sprint PCS Picture Mail, games, ringers,

screen savers, and more

Reaching Sprint Customer Service

You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:



Dial on your phone



Sign on to your account at www.sprint.com



Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers)

or 1-888-788-4727 (Business customers)



Write to us at Sprint Customer Service, P.O. Box 8077,

London, KY 40742

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Receiving Automated Invoicing Information

For your convenience, your phone gives you access to

invoicing information on your Sprint PCS account. This

information includes balance due, payment received,

invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the number of minutes

used since your last invoicing cycle.

To access automated invoicing information:



Press .

Note: This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.

Sprint 411

Call from your phone and you'll have

access to a variety of services and information through Sprint

411, including residential, business, and government listings;

movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant

reservations, and major local event information. You can get

up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can

automatically connect your call at no additional charge.

There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411 and you will be

billed for airtime.

To call Sprint 411:



Press .

Setting Up Service

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Sprint PCS Operator Services

Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when

placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local

telephone calling card or third party.

To access Sprint PCS Operator Services:



Press .

For more information or to see the latest in products and

services, visit us online at

www.sprint.com.

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Section 2

Your Phone

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Section 2A

Your Phone: The Basics

In This Section

 Front View of Your Phone (page 11)

 Viewing the Display Screen (page 14)

 Features of Your Phone (page 16)

 Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 18)

 Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 19)

 Removing and Installing the Faceplate (page 22)

 Navigating Through Phone Menus (page 23)

 Displaying Your Phone Number (page 24)

 Making and Answering Calls (page 24)

 Entering Text (page 35)

 Playing Music Using the External Navigation Pad (page 40)

Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and

expand your ability to stay connected to the people and

information that are important to you. This section will guide

you through the basic functions and calling features of your

phone.

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Front View of Your Phone

Phone Basics

2. Softkey Buttons

4. Speaker Key

16. End (Power)

15. Navigation Key

18. Menu/OK

6. Voice Services Key

9. Accessory Jack

14. Microphone

13. Charger Jack

3. microSD Memory

Card Slot

8. Back (Clear)

5. Volume Control

20. Display Screen

22. Earpiece

1. Signal Strength

Indicator

21 . Battery Strength

Indicator

7. TALK

17. Camera Keys

19. Headset Jack

10. External

Navigation Pad

12. Digital Camera

11. Flash

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Key Functions

1. Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal strength by

displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the

signal strength.

2. Softkey Buttons let you select softkey actions or menu

items corresponding to the bottom left and right lines on

the display screen.

3. microSD Memory Card Slot allows you to insert a memory

card made especially for wireless phones.

4. Speaker Key enables your phone's built-in speaker,

allowing you to hear other callers.

5. Volume Control allows you to adjust the ringer volume in

standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice

volume during a call. The volume key can also be used to

scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu

options. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press

the volume key up or down.

6. Voice Services Key allows you to dial by speaking a Contacts

entry's name or to record voice memos. This key also turns

the flash on/off while in camera or camcorder mode.

7. Talk allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call

Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or activate Voice Dial.

8. Back (Clear) deletes characters from the display in text

entry mode. When in a menu, press the Back key to return

to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to

the previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session.

9. Accessory Jack allows you to connect optional accessories,

such as a USB cable. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into

the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

10. External Navigation Pad allows you to access the Music

Store and music stored on your microSD card, as well as

navigate through your music while playing a song.

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11. Flash allows you to take pictures indoors or at night and

also functions as a Message Waiting Indicator (MWI).

12. Digital Camera allows you to take sharp, high-resolution

digital pictures.

13. Charger Jack connects the phone to the battery charger.

14. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when

you are speaking to them.

15. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu options

and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode. You may

also customize the navigation shortcuts in the Settings

menu (see “Shortcuts”on page 59).



Press Up to access Messaging.



Press Down to access My Content.



Press Right to access Sprint Music Store.



Press Leftto view your Media Player.

16. End (Power) ends a call. Press and hold this key for two

seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the main

menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels

your input.

17. Camera Key allows you to access the Pictures menu with

the press of a button in standby mode. Press and hold to

automatically launch the camera. A single press to the

exterior camera key (right side key) will launch the camera.

18. Menu/OK displays the phone's main menu from standby

mode. It also selects the highlighted choice when

navigating through a menu.

19. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for

convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION!Inserting

an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

20. Display Screen displays all the information needed to

operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list,

the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.

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21. Battery Strength Indicator represents the amount of

remaining battery charge currently available in your phone.

When all bars are displayed in the battery icon, the phone’s

battery is fully charged. When no bars are displayed, the

phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty.

22. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.

Viewing the Display Screen

Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information

about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the

symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:

Note: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main

menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.

indicates your phone is using SSL (Secure Sockets

Layer) protocol for client/server communication.

shows your current signal strength. (The more lines

you have, the stronger your signal.)

shows a data call is in progress (red bars indicate

EVDO mode).

means your phone cannot find a signal.

tells you a call is in progress.

indicates you are “Roaming”off the Nationwide

Sprint PCS Network.

indicates you have new text messages.

indicates you have voicemail messages. (Press and

hold to call your voicemail box.)

indicates you have new SMS Voice messages.

indicates you have new Picture Mail.

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indicates you have new messages.

indicates your phone’s location feature is on.

indicates your phone’s location feature is off.

indicates your Sprint PCS Vision connection is

active. (Data is being transferred.)

indicates ringer volume is set to vibrate.

indicates ringer/vibrate mode is set.

indicates Silence All/Ringer Off mode is set.

indicates your phone is operating in TTY mode.

indicates battery charge level (icon shows full charge).

indicates battery needs to be recharged.

indicates outgoing calls number.

indicates missed calls number.

indicates incoming calls number.

indicates alarm is activated.

indicates speaker is activated.

indicates Eyes Free+Speaker mode.

indicates Bluetooth is enabled.

indicates a Bluetooth headset or hands-free device

is connected.

indicates PC or PDA is now under dial-up networking.

indicates a microSD memory card is present.

indicates 3G Service.

indicates Power Vision Service.

indicates Camera Mode.

indicates Camcorder Mode.

Note: Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by letting you

know when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, and whether you're

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operating in digital or analog mode. (For more information, see Section 2D:

Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 69.)

Features of Your Phone

Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The Fusic™ by

LG®is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers

many significant features and service options. The following

list previews some of those features and provides page

numbers where you can find out more:

 Dual-bandcapability allows you to make and receive calls

while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and to roam on

other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where Sprint has

implemented roaming agreements (page 70).

 SMS Text Messaging (page 149), and SMS Voice Messaging

(page 152) provide quick and convenient messaging

capabilities.

 Sprint PCS® Voice Command lets you dial phone numbers

by speaking someone’s name or the digits of that person's

phone number (page 158).

 Your Contacts list allows you to store up to 500 entries,

with up to five phone numbers per entry (page 83).

 The built-in Calendar offers several personal information

management features to help you manage your busy

lifestyle (page 93).

 Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in

connection with location-based services that may be

available in the future (page 52).

 Your phone’s external LCD display allows you to monitor

the phone’s status and to see who’s calling without

opening the phone.

 T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one

keypress per letter (see page 35).

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 Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two

keypresses (see page 34).

 You can wirelessly pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone to

certain Bluetooth devices, including headsets and hands-

free devices. You may also use a personal computer or

hand-held device to pair with the phone for dial-up

networking, using the phone as a wireless modem (page

130).

 The built-in camera allows you to take full-color digital

pictures, and view your pictures using the phone’s display.

 Wireless Backup allows you to back up and manage your

phone's Contacts list on a secure Web site (page 91).

Wireless Backup supports the following uses:



Backing up your phone's Contacts list.



Transferring your phone's Contacts list to another

Wireless Backup—compatible phone on the Sprint

network.



Viewing and editing your phone's Contacts list using

a Web browser on a desktop or laptop computer.

 Data Roam Guard will alert you when you are roaming and

using your browser or other online applications, giving you

the option to continue using those applications while in the

roaming area (page 75).

 The microSD card lets you play back, store, and erase the

pictures or videos taken with your phone (pages 104).

You can also play back and store downloaded MP3 and other

media files.

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Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning Your Phone On

To turn your phone on:



Press and hold for approximately two seconds.

Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for Service,”

which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal.

When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters

standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are

ready to begin making and receiving calls.

If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of

searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated.

When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to

standby mode.

In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal

periodically without your intervention. You can also initiate a

search for Sprint PCS Service by pressing any key (when your

phone is turned on).

Tip: The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you

are in an area where there is no signal.

Turning Your Phone Off

To turn your phone off:



Press and hold for two seconds until you see the

powering-down animation on the display screen.

Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the

battery is charging).

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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger

WARNING: Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved

batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a

Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved battery and charger may

increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode,

resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.

Sprint- or manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories

can be found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s

manufacturer, or call 1-866-343-1114 to order. They’re also

available at

www.sprint.com – click on the Wireless link under

“Personal,”and then click Accessories under “Shop Sprint PCS

Online.”

Battery Capacity

Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Polymer battery. It

allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained.

The battery provides up to 4.5 hours of continuous digital talk

time.

When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon

blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk

time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers

down.

Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, and

browser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times.

Tip: Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the

battery before it runs out of power.

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Installing the Battery

To install the Lithium Polymer battery:



To install, insert the battery into the opening on the back

of the phone and gently press down until the latch snaps

into place.

Removing the Battery

WARNING: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Polymer

battery as you can be burned.

To remove your battery:

1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any

stored numbers or messages.

2. Press the battery release latch up and remove the

battery from the phone at a 45-degree angle.

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Charging the Battery

Your phone’s Lithium Polymer battery is rechargeable and

should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using

your phone.

Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your

battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns

off and you will lose all the information you were just working

on. For a quick check of your phone’s battery level, glance at

the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right corner

of your phone’s display screen. If the battery charge is getting

too low, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the phone sounds a

warning tone.

Always use a Sprint- or manufacturer-approved desktop

charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge

your battery.

Using the Charger

To use the travel charger provided with your phone:



Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s

charger jack and the other end into an electrical outlet.



Ared indicator light on the phone lets you know the

battery is charging.



A green indicator light lets you know that the battery

is at least 90 percent charged.

It takes approximately 3 hours to fully recharge a completely

rundown battery. With the Sprint-approved Lithium Polymer

battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes

completely run down.

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Removing and Installing the Faceplate

Removing the Faceplate



To remove the faceplate, follow the sequence shown

below.





Note: Faceplates are fragile. Use care when removing them and follow the

sequence above.

Installing the Faceplate



You can personalize your phone with a replaceable

faceplate. To install a new faceplate, simply follow the

reverse of the sequence shown above.

Tip: To clean the faceplate, remove it and wipe it with a damp cloth. Use a

mild soap or detergent to remove stains. After drying the faceplace

thoroughly, replace it on the phone.

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Navigating Through Phone Menus

The navigation key on your phone allows you to scroll through

menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the

menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times.

To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key

up or down. If you are in a first-level menu, such as Settings,

you may also navigate to the next or previous first-level menu

by pressing the navigation key right or left.

For a diagram of your phone’s menu, please see “Your Phone’s

Menu”on page iii.

Selecting Menu Items

As you navigate through the menu, menu options are

highlighted. Select any numbered option by simply pressing

the corresponding number on the phone’s keypad. You may

also select any item by highlighting it and pressing

For example, if you want to view your last incoming call:

1. Press to access the main menu.

2. Select Call History by pressing or by highlighting it

and pressing . (It may already be highlighted.)

3. Select Incoming Calls by pressing or by highlighting

it and pressing . (If you have received any calls, they

are displayed on the screen.)

Note: For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into

“Select Menu > Call History > Incoming Calls.”

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Backing Up Within a Menu

To go to the previous menu:



Press .

To return to standby mode:



Press .

DisplayingYour Phone Number

Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can

remind you.

To display your phone number:



Select Menu > Settings > Phone Info > My Phone Number.

(Your phone number and other information about your

phone and account will be displayed.)

Note: To select Menu, press . To select menu options (such as Settings,

above), highlight the option and press . (If the menu options are

numbered, you may also select an option simply by pressing the

corresponding number key.)

Making and Answering Calls

Making Calls

Placing a call from your phone is as easy as making a call from

any landline phone. Just enter the number and press ,

and you’re on your way to clear calls.

To make a call using your keypad:

1. Make sure your phone is on.

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2. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make

a mistake while dialing, press to erase one digit at

a time. Press and hold to erase the entire number.)

3. Press . (To make a call when you are roaming and

Call Guard is enabled, highlight Roam Call and press

. See “Using Call Guard”on page 74.)

4. Press or close the phone when you are finished.

Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, press TALK twice.

Tip: When making calls off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, always dial

using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).

You can also place calls from your phone by using Sprint PCS

Voice Command (page 158), speed dialing numbers from

your Contacts (page 88), and using your Call History listings

(page 77).

Dialing Options

When you enter numbers in standby mode, you will see a

variety of dialing options appear on the phone’s display

screen.

Tip: To speed dial a phone number from standby mode, press and hold the

speed dial number. If the speed dial number is two digits, enter the first

digit, and then press and hold the second digit. (For information on setting

up speed dial numbers, see “Assigning Speed Dial Numbers”on page 88.)

(This feature will not work when you are roaming off the Nationwide

Sprint PCS Network; when roaming you must dial using eleven digits

[1 + the area code + the seven-digit phone number.])



Call dials the displayed phone number.



Send Message allows you to send a text message or picture

mail to the number being dialed.

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

ContactMatch allows you to find a contact match for the

displayed number. (When more than 3 numbers are

entered, this option is displayed.)



Save allows you to enter a seven- or ten-digit number

(phone number and area code) and press Save to save the

phone number in your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone

Number”on page 31.)



Find allows you to enter a digit or string of digits. (See

“Finding a Phone Number”on page 31.)



Hard Pause allows you to enter a hard pause. (See “Dialing

and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”on page 32.)



2-sec Pause allows you to enter a two-second pause.

(See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”on

page 32.)

Answering Calls

To answer an incoming call:

1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off,

incoming calls go to voicemail.)

2. Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on

your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming

calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number

key. See “Call Answer Mode”on page 59 for more

information.)

Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following

ways:

 The phone rings or vibrates.

 The indicator light flashes.

 The backlight illuminates.

 The screen displays an incoming call message.

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If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts,

the entry’s name is displayed. The caller’s phone number may

also be displayed, if available.

If Call Answer is set to TALK only, the following options are also

displayed. To select an option, press the corresponding softkey

button.

 Quietto mute the ringer.

 Ignoreto send the call to your voicemail box.

Note: When your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to voicemail.

Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled

Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming

charges when making or receiving calls while outside the

Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see Section 2D:

Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information

about roaming.

To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled:



Select Answer to answer the call. (See “Call Guard”on

page 74 for additional information.)

Ending a Call

To disconnect a call when you are finished:



Close the phone or press .

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Missed Call Notification

When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is

displayed on your screen.

To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen:



Highlight the entry and press . (To dial the phone

number, press .)

To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode:

1. Select Menu > Call History > Missed Calls.

2. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press .

Calling Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to 911 (dial ), even if

your phone is locked or your account is restricted.

Note: When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters

Emergency mode.

During the call, press the desired menu list to display among

menu lists. To select menu, highlight it and press .



Muteor Unmute to mute your microphone, or to unmute

the microphone if it was muted earlier. When making a call

to 911, Unmutedoes not function.



Speaker On or Speaker Off to route the phone's audio

through the speaker or through the earpiece.



Select Speaker On to route the phone’s audio

through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker

volume using the volume keys on the side of the

phone.)



Select Speaker Off to use the phone’s earpiece.



3-Way Call to set up a three-way conversation.



My phone Number

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To exit Emergency mode:

1. Press to end a 911 call.

2. Highlight Exit and press .

Note: When you are in Emergency mode, you can exit only from the

options menu.

Enhanced 911 (E911) Information

This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System

(GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location

services where available.

When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of

your phone begins to seek information to calculate your

approximate location. Depending on several variables,

including availability and access to satellite signals, it may

take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your

approximate location.

IMPORTANT: Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing

an emergency call.

Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public

Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be equipped to receive GPS location

information from your phone.

In-Call Options

While a call is in progess, a list of options is displayed that you

may use during the call. To select an option, highlight the

option and press . The following options are available:



Mute orUnmute to mute your microphone, or to unmute

the microphone if it was muted earlier.



Speaker On or Speaker Off routes the phone’s audio

through the speaker or through the earpiece.

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

Select Speaker On to route the phone’s audio through

the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume

using the volume keys on the side of the phone.)



Select Speaker Off to use the phone’s earpiece.

Warning! Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear

during speakerphone use.



3-Way Call to set up a three-way conversation.



Contactsto access the Contacts menu.



RecentCallsto access the Recent Calls list.



Send Message to send a text message.



Record Voice Memo to record the current conversation.



Notepadto display the phone’s electronic notepad.



Menuto display the phone’s main menu.

End-of-Call Options

After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number

that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the

duration of the call are displayed. Select this option if you wish

to add the new number to your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone

Number”on page 31.)

After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number

that is already in your Contacts, the Contacts entry name

and phone number and the duration of the call are displayed.

To select one of the following option after a call has ended,

press :



Save to save the phone number in your Contacts list.



View to view the Contacts entry if the number is already in

your Contacts list.

Note: The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as No ID

or Restricted.

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Saving a Phone Number

Your phone can store up to five phone numbers in each of 500

Contacts entries. Each entry’s name can contain up to 32

characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts

entries alphabetically. (For more information, see Section 2F:

Using Contacts on page 82.)

To save a number from standby mode:

1. Enter a phone number.

2. Scroll to Save and press .

3. Select New Entry for a new contact or Existing Entry to

add a number to an existing contact and press .

Scroll to the desired phone label.

Mobile/Home/Office/Pager/Fax/None

4. Use the numeric keypad to enter the new contact name

and press to save the new entry.

– or –

Search for an existing contact name and press to

save the new number.

5. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new entry.

Finding a Phone Number

You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that

contain a specific string of numbers.

To find a phone number:

1. Enter one or more digits in standby mode. (The more

numbers you enter, the more specific the search

becomes.)

2. Scroll to Contacts Match and press .

3. To display the Contacts entry that contains the phone

number, highlight the entry and press .

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4. To dial the number, scroll to Calland press .

Tip:You can also dial the number by highlighting it and pressing TALK

during step 3 above.

Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses

You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with

automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing

numbers.

There are two types of pauses available on your phone:



Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press



2-sec Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers

after two seconds.

Note:You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine

two-second and hard pauses.

To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:

1. Enter the phone number.

2. Scroll to either Hard Pause or 2-sec Pause and

press . (Hard pauses are displayed as a “P”and

2-sec pause as a “T.”)

3. Enter additional numbers.

4. Press to dial the number.

– or –

To save the number in your Contacts list, highlight Save

and press .

Note:When dialing a number with a hard pause, press OKto send the next

set of numbers.

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Plus (+) Code Dialing

When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code

Dialing to automatically enter the international access code

for your location (for example, 011 for international calls

made from the United States).

To make a call using Plus Code Dialing:

1. Press and hold until a “+”appears on your phone

display.

2. Dial the country code and phone number you’re calling

and press . (The access code for international

dialing will automatically be dialed, followed by the

country code and phone number.)

Dialing From the Contacts

To dial directly from a Contacts entry:

1. Press to access the main menu.

Contacts may also be accessed by pressing Contacts

(right softkey) from the standby screen.

2. Select Contacts ().

3. Scroll to Find/Add Entry and press .

Shortcut: Press Right on the navigation key to list entries.

4. Use your navigation key to scroll through the Contacts

list, and then highlight your desired entry.

5. Press to dial the entry’s default phone number.

– or –

To dial another number from the entry, press ,

highlight the desired number, and press .

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Using Speed Dialing

You can store up to 99 numbers in your phone’s speed dial

memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as

pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial speed

dial entries using one keypress for locations 1-9 or two

keypresses for locations 10-99.

To use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 1-9:



Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two

seconds. The display confirms that the number has been

dialed when it shows “Calling... .”

To use Two-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 10-99:

1. Press the first digit.

2. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two

seconds. The display confirms that the number has been

dialed when it shows “Calling... .”

Note : Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming; when you are

roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you must always dial using

eleven digits (1 + area code + number).

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Entering Text

Selecting a Character Input Mode

Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters,

punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to

enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or

when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging).

To change the character input mode:

1. When you display a screen where you can enter text,

press the right softkey to change the character input

mode.

2. Select one of the following options:



Abc to cycle through the alpha characters associated

with the letters on the keypad (see page 38).



T9Word to enter text using a predictive text-entry

system that reduces the number of keystrokes

required to enter a word (see page 36).



123 to enter numbers by pressing the numbers on

the keypad (see page 39).



Symbolsto enter symbols (see page 39).



Smileysto enter “emoticons”(see page 39).



RecentMessages to enter a recent message.



Preset Messages to enter preprogrammed messages

(see page 39).



Preset suffix to enter preset suffixes such as

http://www., https://www., www., .com, .net , .org,

.edu, .wap, //, “, “”, (), {}, [], <>, and<<>>.

Tip: When entering text, press the

(Shift) key to change letter

capitalization (Abc > ABC > abc).

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Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your phone by pressing

keys just once per letter. (To select the T9Wordmode when

entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on

page 35.)

T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive

word database and creates a suitable word. (The word may

change as you type.)

To enter a word using T9 Text Input:

1. Select the T9Word character input mode. (See “Selecting

a Character Input Mode”on page 35.)

2. Press the corresponding keys once per letter to enter

a word. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,”press

.) (If you make a mistake, press

to erase a single character. Press and hold

to delete an entire entry.)

If the word you want is not displayed after you have entered

all the letters, press to scroll through additional word

selections. To accept a word and insert a space, press .

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Adding a Word to the T9 Database

If a word you want to enter is not displayed 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 Abc character input mode. (See “Selecting a

Character Input Mode”on page 35.)

2. Enter the word using multi-tap text entry. (See “Entering

Characters by Tapping the Keypad”on page 38.) The

word will appear as an option the next time you scroll

through options during T9 Text Input.

For more information aboutT9 Text Input, visit the Tegic Web

site at

www.T9.com.

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Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad

To enter characters by tapping the keypad:

1. Select the Abc mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input

Mode”on page 35.)

2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired

letter appears. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,”

press twice, three times, three times,

and three times again.) (If you make a mistake,

press to erase a single character. Press and hold

to delete an entire entry.)

By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the

following letters are lowercased. After a character is entered,

the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two

seconds or when you enter a character on a different key.

Characters scroll in the following order:

. , @ 1' ? ! * # /

A B C 2

D E F 3

G H I 4

J K L 5

M N O 6

P Q R S 7

T U V 8

W X Y Z 9

Space

Shift

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Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset

Messages

To enter numbers:



Select the 123 mode and press the appropriate key.

(See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 35).

To enter symbols:



Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character

Input Mode”on page 35.) To enter a symbol, press the

appropriate key indicated on the display.

To enter “emoticons”(smileys):



Select the Smileys mode and press the appropriate key.

(See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 35.)

To enter preset messages:

1. Select the Preset Messages mode. (See “Selecting a

Character Input Mode”on page 35.)

2. Scroll to the desired preprogrammed message and

press .

To enter recent messages:

1. Select Send Message > Text Message mode.

2. In message input mode, select Mode (right softkey) and

scroll to the Recent messages and press .

Note: Preset messages make composing text messages even easier by

allowing you to enter preset messages, such as “Meet me at”, “Let’s get

lunch”, or a customized message of your own. (For more information on

preset messages, please see “Managing Preset Messages”on page 55.)

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Playing Music Using the External

Navigation Pad

You can also select and listen to music by simply touching the

external navigation pad.

To deactivate the keyguard:



Press and hold until the screen

displays the message “Key Guard Off.”

To launch the Music menu:



Press and hold until the Music menu appears.

Select either Media Player or Music Store.

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To play music:



Press and hold .



Select Music to play music downloaded from the

Sprint Music Store.



Select Memory Card to play music from your memory

card's media folder.

External Navigation Controls While Playing Music Files

Pause / Resume

Nextsong (short press)

Fast Forward (long press)

Previous song / Repeat* (short press)

Rewind(long press)

/ Music List (scroll up/down through

music files)

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Section 2B

Controlling Your Phone’s Settings

In This Section

 Sound Settings (page 43)

 Display Settings (page 46)

 Location Settings (page 52)

 Messaging Settings (page 53)

 Airplane Mode (page 56)

 TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service (page 57)

 Phone Setup Options (page 59)

Using the menu options available on your phone, you can

customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the

way you want it to. This section describes how you can

change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs. Take a

few moments to review these options and to adjust or add

settings that are right for you.

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Sound Settings

Ringer Types

Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages.

You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries,

types of calls, and types of messages. You can select Ringer

Types among Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, Voice Memo,

My Content, My Albums, Assigned Media, My Melodies, Get

New, and Take New Video.



Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard

ringer types and familiar music.



Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without

disturbing others.



Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your

phone.

Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls

Your phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you

to customize your ring and volume settings. These options

allow you to identify incoming calls by the ring.

To select a ringer type for voice calls:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringers.

2. Select Caller ID, No Caller ID, or Roaming. (The list of

preprogrammed ringers is displayed.)

3. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available

ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each

option.

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4. Press to assign the desired ringer.

– or –

Select Options > My Content and scroll through the list of

downloaded ringers. Assign the desired ringer by

pressing .

Selecting Ringer Types for Messages

To select a ringer type for messages:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Alerts.

2. Select Voicemail Alerts, Message Alerts or Picture Mail

Alerts. (The list of preprogrammed ringers is displayed.)

3. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available

ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each

option.

4. Press to assign the desired ringer.

Selecting a Key Tone

Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the

audible tones accompanying a keypress. (Longer tone lengths

may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or

other automated systems.)

To select a key tone:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Key Tones.

2. Select Short Tones or Long Tones and press .

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Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings

You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your

needs and your environment.

To adjust your phone’s volume settings:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Volume.

2. Select Ringer, Earpiece, Key Beep, Application, or Power

On/Off.

3. Using the navigation key, choose a volume level and

press .

Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece

volume during a call) by using the volume key on the left side of your

phone.

Alert Notification

Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you

change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, or

when a call has been connected.

To enable or disable alert sounds:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Alerts.

2. Select Service Change, Minute Beep, Call Connect ,or

Signal Fade and press .

3. Select On or Off and press .

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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:



With the phone open, press and hold the volume key down

in standby mode. (The screen will display “Silence All.”)

To deactivate Silence All:



Press the volume key up repeatedly to select a desired

volume level.

Display Settings

Changing the Text Greeting

The text greeting can be up to 16 characters and is displayed

on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to

keep the phone’s default greeting (“Sprint”), or you may enter

your own custom greeting.

To display or change your greeting:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Greeting > Custom.

2. Use the numeric keypad to enter a new custom greeting.

(See “Entering Text”on page 35.) (To erase the existing

greeting one character at a time, press . To erase the

entire greeting, press and hold .)

3. Press to save your new greeting.

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Changing the Backlight Time Length

The backlight setting lets you select how long the display

screen and keypad are backlit after any keypress is made.

To change the backlight setting:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight.

2. Select Display or Keypad.

3. Select a time setting and press .

Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times.

Changing the Display Screen

Your new phone offers options for what you see on the display

screen while powering on or off and when in standby mode.

To change the display images:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Screen Saver.

2. Select Main Display or Sub Display.

3. Select Preloaded, My Albums, Assigned Media,

My Content, Get New, TakeNew Picture, or

Take New Video.

4. Use the navigation key to select an image and press

to view the image. (Once an image is displayed, you can

use your navigation key to scroll through and view the

other default images.)

5. Press to assign the desired image.

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Changing the Display Screen for Incoming Calls

You can set the color or downloaded image (screen saver) to be

shown on the Incoming Calls display.

To set the incoming calls display:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Incoming Calls.

2. Select Caller ID, No Caller ID, or Roaming .

3. Select Preloaded, My Albums, Assigned Media,

My Content, Get New, or Take New Picture.

4. Use the navigation key to highlight your selection and

press to view the image. (Once an image is

displayed, you can use your navigation key to scroll

through and view the other default images.)

5. Press to assign the desired image.

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Slide Show

You can create a slide show screen saver of up to nine images

that will change continuously on your standby screen.

To create a slide show:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Slide Show.

2. Select a slide from 1 to 9 and press .

3. Select Preloaded, In Phone, Assigned Media, or

My Content.

4. Select an image, press , and then press Assign (left

softkey) to add the image to the slide show.

5. When you have finished adding images , press Options

(right softkey) to preview your slide show, or Save(left

softkey) to save your slide show.

Changing the Phone’s Menu Style

Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on

your display screen.

To select the display’s menu style:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Menu Styles.

2. Select Grid to view each main menu item as an animated

single-screen icon or Listto view the main menu as a list,

and press .

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Changing the Theme Color

You can customize your phone’s display appearance by

selecting a color scheme to reflect your personality.

To change the display’s theme color:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Themes & Skins > Skins .

2. Select Silver, Blue, Green, or Pink and press .

Changing the Theme

You can customize your phone’s display theme.

To change the display’s theme :

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Themes & Skins > Themes .

2. Select Classic View or Tropical and press .

Changing the Clock Display

Choose whether you want your phone’s clock to be displayed

in analog mode, digital mode, or with time and date.

To change the clock’s appearance on the standby screen:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Clock & Calendar.

2. Select Normal Clock, Analog Clock, Digital Clock, Dual

Clock,or Calendar and press .

3. Press to apply the clock display setting.

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Changing the Text Input Font

This setting allows you to adjust the display appearance when

entering text (for example, when using the notepad or when

adding a Contacts entry).

To change the text input font:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Font Size.

2. Select Message, Browser or Notepad.

3. Select a desired size and press .

Changing the Power Save Mode

This feature helps conserve your battery power by restricting

the display.

To change the power save mode:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Power Save Mode.

2. Select Off, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, or 90 seconds and

press . (If you select Off, a prompt will be displayed.

Select Ye s and press to save your setting.)

Changing the Status Light Mode

This feature uses a blinking light to inform you of your phone’s

current status.

To change the status light mode:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Status Light.

2. Select On or Off and press .

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Location Settings

Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in

connection with location-based services that may be available

in the future.

The Location feature allows the network to detect your

position. Turning Location off will hide your location from

everyone except 911.

Note: Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position

using GPS technology, making some Sprint PCS applications and services

easier to use. Turning Location off will disable the GPS location function for

all purposes except 911, but will not hide your general location based on the

cell site serving your call. No application or service may use your location

without your request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not available in all

areas.

To enable your phone’s Location feature:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Location. (The Location

disclaimer is displayed.)

2. Read the disclaimer and press .

3. Select On or Off and press .

When the Location feature is on, your phone’s standby screen

will display the icon. When Location is turned off, the

icon will be displayed.

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Messaging Settings

Staying connected to your friends and family has never been

easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities,

you can send and receive many different kinds of text

messages without placing a voice call. (For more information,

see “Using SMS Text Messaging”on page 149.)

Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even

faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to

be notified of new messages, create a signature with each

sent message, and create your own preset messages, to name

just a few.

Displaying Pop-up Messages

When you receive a text message, your phone notifies you by

displaying an icon on your display screen. You can also choose

to be notified with a larger pop-up message on your display

screen.

To display pop-up messages:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Notification.

2. Select Message & Icon or Icon Only and press .

Setting Message Alerts

When new messages arrive, you can choose to have your

phone notify you by playing an audible alert.

To hear an alert when you receive a new message:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Message Reminder.

2. Select On or Off and press .

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Callback Number

1. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Callback Number.

2. Select None, My Phone Number, or Other and press .

(If you select Other, enter a number and press .)

Deleting Old Messages

You can delete messages that you’ve already read whenever

you like, or you can have your phone delete them

automatically for you.

To automatically delete read messages:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Auto-Delete.

2. Select On or Offand press .

Adding a Customized Signature

Each message you send can have a customized signature to

reflect your personality.

To add a customized signature to each sent message:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Signature > Custom.

(If you do not wish to attach a signature to your outgoing

messages, select None.)

2. Enter your signature and press . (See “Entering Text”

on page 35.)

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Managing Preset Messages

Your phone is loaded with 20 preset messages to help make

sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such

as “Where are you?”, “Let’s get lunch.”, and “Meet me at”, can be

customized or deleted to suit your needs. You can even add your

own preset messages to the list.

To edit or delete a preset message:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Preset Messages.

(The list of preset messages is displayed.)

2. To edit or delete a preset message, highlight it and

press .

3. Scroll to Editand press , edit the selected message

(see “Entering Text”on page 35), and press .

– or –

Scroll to Delete and press , and then select Yes to delete

the selected message. (Select Noto cancel the deletion.)

Note:Default preset messages cannot be deleted.

To add a new preset message:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Preset Messages.

(The list of preset messages is displayed.)

2. To add a new preset message, select <Add New>.

3. Enter your message (see “Entering Text”on page 35),

and press . (Your new message will be added to the

beginning of the list.)

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SMS Voice Options

Your phone offers several options for organizing and

accessing your SMS Voice messages.

1. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > VoiceSMS Options.

2. Select Speakerphone or From Name and press .

Airplane Mode

Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s

features, such as Games, Notepad, and Voice Memos, when

you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or

receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in

Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access

online information.

To set your phone to Airplane Mode:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Airplane Mode.

(The Airplane Mode disclaimer is displayed.)

2. Read the disclaimer and press .

3. Select On or Off and press .

While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen will

display “Phone off.”

Note:If Airplane Mode is set to On, this mode is automatically reactivated

when you power off or reset the phone.

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TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service

TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a

telecommunications device that allows people who are

deaf, hard-of-hearing, or who have speech or language

disabilities, to communicate by telephone.

Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. 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. If this cable was not provided with your

TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase

the connector cable.

When establishing your Sprint PCS Service, please call Sprint

Customer Service via the state Telecommunications Relay

Service (TRS) by first dialing . Then

provide the state TRS with this number: 866-727-4889.

Your Phone’s Settings

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To turn TTY Mode on or off:

1. Press from standby

mode. (An informational message is displayed.)

2. Press .

3. Select Enable TTY and press to turn TTY mode on.

– or –

Select Disable TTY and press to turn TTY mode off.

Note:In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon.

Note:If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices

connected to the headset jack may be impaired.

WARNING: 911 Emergency Calling

Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by other means,

including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and

landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when

received by public safety answering points (PSAPs), rendering some

communications unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related

to TTY equipment or software used by PSAPs. This matter has been brought

to the attention of the FCC, and the wireless industry and PSAP community

are currently working to resolve this.

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Phone Setup Options

Shortcuts

Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key

to a favorite or often-used function. Pressing the navigation

key to the left in standby mode will launch your personally

designated shortcut.

To assign your shortcut key:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Shortcuts. (An

information window is displayed.)

2. Read the information and press .

3. Select LeftNavigation, Right Navigation, Up Navigation, or

Down Navigation and press .

4. Using the navigation key or your keypad, select the

desired shortcut and press .

5. Press to return to standby mode.

Call Answer Mode

You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your

phone, whether only by pressing , by pressing any

number key, or simply by opening the phone.

To set call answer mode:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Answer Call.

2. To select an option, highlight it and press .



Flip Open / Any Key to allow an incoming call to be

answered by opening the phone or by pressing

any key.



TALK Only to require to be pressed to answer all

incoming calls.

Your Phone’s Settings

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Auto Answer Mode

You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming

calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit.

To set Auto Answer mode:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Auto-Answer.

2. To select an option, highlight it and press .



Off to disable Auto Answer.



Car-Kit/Headsetto answer calls automatically when

the phone is connected to a hands-free car kit or a

headset (sold separately). Remember, your phone

will answer calls in Auto Answer mode even if you

are not present.

Dialing Match

Your dialing match options allow you to enable or disable

Abbreviated Dialing and Speed Dialing (page 34).

To set your dialing match options:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Dialing Match.

2. Select Abbreviated Dialing, Contacts Match, or Speed Dial

and press .

3. Select Enabled or Disabled and press .

4. (Abbreviated Dialing only) If you enable Abbreviated

Dialing, enter a five- or six-digit number (for example,

area code and prefix) and press .

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Text Entry

1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Text Entry.

2. Read the information and press .

2. Select Auto-Capital, Word Choice List, Word Prediction,

Word Completion,or Help and press .

Display Language

You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen menus in

English or in Spanish.

To assign a language for the phone’s display:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Setup/Others > Language.

2. Select English or Español and press .

Your Phone’s Settings

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62 Section 2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security

Section 2C

Setting Your Phone’s Security

In This Section

 Accessing the Security Menu (page 63)

 Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature (page 63)

 Using Special Numbers (page 65)

 Erasing the Contacts List (page 65)

 Restricting Your Phone (page 66)

 Resetting Your Phone (page 67)

 Updating Your Picture Mail Profile (page 67)

 Selective Call Block (page 68)

By using the security settings on your phone, you receive

peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will

familiarize you with your phone’s security settings. With

several options available, you can customize your phone to

meet your personal needs.

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Accessing the Security Menu

All of your phone’s security settings are available through the

Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the

Security menu.

To access the Security menu:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.

2. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.

Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of

either your Social Security number or wireless phone number or try

0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at

1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature

Locking Your Phone

When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming

calls or make calls to 911, Sprint Customer Service, or special

numbers. (See “Using Special Numbers”on page 65.)

To lock your phone:



From the Security menu, select Lock Phone > Lock Now.

(To set your phone to lock the next time it is turned on,

select On Power Up.)

Unlocking Your Phone

To unlock your phone:

1. From standby mode, press Unlock (right softkey).

2. Enter your lock code.

Your Phone’s Security

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Locking Pictures

To turn picture lock on or off :

1. From the Security menu, scroll to Picture Mail and

press . Scroll to Lock Pictures and press .

2. Highlight Lock and press .

Changing the Lock Code

To change your lock code:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your

lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

2. Select Change Lock Code, and then enter and re-enter

your new lock code.

Calling in Lock Mode

You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in

lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Using

Special Numbers”on page 65.)

To place an outgoing call in lock mode:



To call an emergency number, special number, or

Sprint Customer Service, enter the phone number

and press .

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Using Special Numbers

Special numbers are important numbers that you have

designated as being “always available”. You can call and

receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is

locked.

You can save up to 10 special numbers in addition to your

Contacts entries. (The same number may be in both

directories.)

To add or replace a special number:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your

lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

2. Select Special Numbers.

3. Select a location for your entry.

4. Enter the number and press .

Note: There are no speed dial options associated with special numbers.

Erasing the Contacts List

You can quickly and easily erase all the contents of your

Contacts.

To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security, then enter your lock

code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

2. Select Delete Contacts.

3. If you are certain you would like to erase all of your

Contacts entries, select Ye s.

Your Phone’s Security

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Restricting Your Phone

There may be occasions when you want to limit the numbers

your phone can call. You can use the Limit Calls setting to do

just that. (The Limit Calls setting does not apply to incoming

calls, calls made to 911, or calls made to Sprint Customer

Service.)

To restrict your phone:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your

lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

2. Select Limit Calls.

3. Select Unlock, Contacts Only, Special #'sOnly, or 911

Emergency Services Only and press .



Unlock allows all calls to be made without any

restrictions (default setting).



Contacts Only allows you to call only the entries

saved in the Contacts list.



Special #'s Only allows you to call only the 10

numbers stored in the Special Number section in the

Security Menu.



911 Emergency Services Only restricts all outgoing

calls (except 911 or Sprint Customer Service).

Note:“Lock Code”is displayed when your restriction is set to Contacts Only

and you make a call to a saved number or try to edit an existing entry.

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Resetting Your Phone

Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults,

including the ringer types and display settings. The Contacts,

Call History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected.

To reset your phone:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your

lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

2. Select ResetPhone. (A disclaimer appears.)

3. Read the disclaimer and press .

4. If you are certain that you would like to restore all the

factory settings, select Ye s.

Updating Your Picture Mail Profile

You can quickly and easily update your Sprint PCS Picture Mail

profile from your phone.

To update picture mail profile:

1. From the Security menu, scroll to Picture Mail and

press .

2. Scroll to Update Picture Mail Profile and press .

(A disclaimer appears.)

3. Read the disclaimer and press .

4. Press the navigation key up and select Ye s.

5. Press .

Your Phone’s Security

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Selective Call Block

Enabling Selective Call Block

Phone numbers on the Selective Call Block list will be routed

directly to your voicemail.

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security, and then enter your

lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

2. Select Selective Call Block.

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Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience 69

Section 2D

Controlling Your Roaming Experience

In This Section

 Understanding Roaming (page 70)

 Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode (page 73)

 Using Call Guard (page 74)

 Using Data Roam Guard (page 75)

Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off

the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Your new dual-band

Fusic™ by LG® works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint

PCS Network and allows you to roam on 1900 and 800 MHz

digital networks where we’ve implemented roaming

agreements with other carriers.

This section explains how roaming works as well as special

features that let you manage your roaming experience.

Roaming

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Understanding Roaming

Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen

Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re

off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Any time you are

roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( ). If you are

roaming on a digital system, the roaming icon will be

displayed along with the text Digital Roam.

Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Nationwide

Sprint PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code +

number).

Note: Unless your Sprint PCS Service Plan includes roaming, you will pay a

higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.

Roaming on Other Digital Networks

When you’re roaming on other digital networks, your call

quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive

when making calls on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.

However, you may not be able to access certain features,

such as Sprint PCS Vision. If you are accustomed to Sprint PCS

Service, you may notice some of the following differences

when roaming:



Some features which are standard on the Nationwide

Sprint PCS Network, such as call waiting, Sprint PCS Vision,

and direct international dialing, may be unavailable.

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

Though callers can leave voicemail messages while you

are roaming, you will not receive notification until you

return to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. (See

“Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming”on

page 72.)

Note:If you’re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network

and enter an area where roaming is available , your call is dropped. If your call

is dropped in an area where you think Sprint PCS Service is available, turn

your phone off and on again to reconnect to the Nationwide Sprint PCS

Network.

Roaming

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Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming

When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS

Network, you will not receive on-phone notification of new

voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you

will need to periodically check your voicemail for new

messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended

period of time.

To check your voicemail while roaming:

1. Dial 1 + area code + your phone number.

2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press .

3. Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the voice

prompts.

When you return to the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network,

voicemail notification will resume as normal.

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Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode

Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By

using the Roamingmenu option, you can determine which

signals your phone accepts.

Set Mode

Choose from three different settings on your dual-band phone

to control your roaming experience.

To set your phone’s roam mode:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Set Mode.

2. To select an option, highlight it and press .



Automatic seeks Sprint PCS Service. When Sprint PCS

Service is unavailable, the phone searches for an

alternate system.



Sprint Only

allows you to access the Nationwide

Sprint PCS Network only and prevents roaming on

other networks.



Roaming Only forces the phone to seek a roaming

system. The previous setting (Sprint Only or

Automatic) is restored the next time the phone is

turned on.

Roaming

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Using Call Guard

Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are

roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network: the onscreen

roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to

manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step

before you can place or answer a roaming call. (This additional

step is not required when you make or receive calls while on

the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.)

To turn Call Guard on or off:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Call Guard.

2. Highlight On or Offand press .

Note: Voice dialing and speed dialing are not available when you are

roaming with Call Guard enabled.

To place roaming calls with Call Guard on:

1. From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit

number and press . (You can also initiate a call from

the Contacts, Call History, or Messaging.)

2. Select Roam Call.

To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:

1. Press . (A message will be displayed notifying you

that roaming charges will apply.)

2. Select Answer.

Note: If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps to

make and receive roaming calls.

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Using Data Roam Guard

You will be asked if you want to continue using your browser

or other online applications when you are in a data roaming

area. When Data Roam Guard is turned off, your phone will

establish or maintain a data connection in a data roaming

area without asking you for permission.

To turn Data Roam Guard on or off:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Data Roam Guard.

2. Highlight Always Ask or Never Ask Again and press .

Roaming

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Section 2E

Managing Call History

In This Section

 Viewing History (page 77)

 Call History Options (page 78)

 Making a Call From Call History (page 79)

 Saving a Phone Number From Call History (page 79)

 Prepending a Phone Number From Call History (page 80)

 Erasing Call History (page 81)

The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made

from your phone, and missed calls.This section guides you

through accessing and making the most of your Call

History.

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Section 2E: Managing Call History 77

Viewing History

You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the

last 50 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you

placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a

number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new

numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest

entries are removed from the bottom of the list.

Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and

Contacts entry name (if the phone number is in your

Contacts). All call logs may appear on the list.

To view a Call History entry:

1. Press Menu > Call History, and then select Missed Calls,

Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, or RecentCalls.

2. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press .

Note: Call History records only calls that occur while the phone is turned on.

If a call is received while your phone is turned off, it will not appear in the

phones Incoming or Missed call logs.

Note:If you return a call from the voicemail menu, it will not appear in your

phone’s Outgoing call log.

Call History

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Call History Options

For additional information and options on a particular call,

highlight a Call History entry and press

.This feature

displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if

available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in

your Contacts). By pressing , you can select from the

following options:



Callto dial the number.



Save to save the number if it is not already in your internal

Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number From Call History”

on page 79.)



Send Message to send a message.



Prependto add numbers to the beginning of the selected

number. (See “Prepending a Phone Number From Call

History”on page 80.)



Delete to delete the entry.



Nextto view the next entry.



Previousto view the previous entry.

Tip: You can also view the next Call History entry by pressing the navigation

key right or view the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left.

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Making a Call From Call History

To place a call from Call History:

1. Select Menu > Call History, and then select Missed Calls,

Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, or RecentCalls.

2. Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and

press .

Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No ID

or Restricted.

Saving a Phone Number From Call History

Your phone can store up to 500Contacts entries. Contacts

entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each

entry’s name can contain 32 characters.

To save a phone number from Call History:

1. Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and

press .

2. Scroll to Save and press .

3. Select New Entry to create a new internal Contacts entry

for the number or Existing Entry to save the number to an

existing entry.

4. Use your navigation key to highlight the information

you want to edit, and then press .

Call History

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5. Use the keypad to type in the new entry name and

press .

– or –

Use your navigation key to scroll through your existing

Contacts entries, highlight a name, and press .

6. Use your navigation key to select a phone number type

(Mobile, Home, Office, etc.) and press .

7. Press Done (left softkey) to save the entry.

After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is

displayed. (See “Contacts Entry Options”on page 86.)

Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from

calls identified as No ID or Restricted.

Prepending a Phone Number From

Call History

If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to

be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate

prefix by prepending the number.

To prepend a phone number from Call History:

1. Select a Call History entry and press .

2. Scroll to Prepend and press .

3. Enter the prefix and press to call the number.

– or –

Scroll to Save and press to save the amended

number in your Contacts.

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Erasing Call History

To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History

Options”on page 78.

To erase Call History:

1. Select Menu > Call History > Delete History.

2. Select Missed Calls, Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, Recent

Calls, or All Calls. (A confirmation dialog will appear.)

3. If you are certain you want to erase the call history,

select Ye s.

– or –

Select No to return to the previous menu.

Call History

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82 Section 2F: Using Contacts

Section 2F

Using Contacts

In This Section

 Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 83)

 Finding Contacts Entries (page 84)

 Contacts Entry Options (page 86)

 Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry (page 86)

 Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number (page 87)

 Assigning Speed Dial Numbers (page 88)

 Editing a Contacts Entry (page 89)

 Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry (page 90)

 Wireless Backup (page 91)

 Dialing Sprint PCS Services (page 91)

Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in

touch with people and information, you’re ready to explore

your phone’s more advanced features. This section explains

how to use your phone’s Contacts list and helps you make the

most of your contacts and time when you are trying to

connect with the important people in your life.

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Section 2F: Using Contacts 83

Adding a New Contacts Entry

Your phone can store up to 500Contacts entries. Contacts

entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each

entry’s name can contain 32 characters.

To add a new entry:

1. Select Menu > Contacts > Find/Add Entry.

2. Scroll to <New Entry> and press .

3. Enter a name for the new entry and press . (See

“Entering Text” on page 35.)

4. Scroll to [Add Number], enter the phone number, and

then press .

5. Select a label field (Mobile, Home, Office, Pager, Fax, or

None) and press .

6. Scroll down to additional fields and enter or edit

information as desired.

7. Press Done (left softkey).

Shortcut:You can also begin by entering the phone number in standby

mode and selecting Save. (See “Saving a Phone Number”on page 31.)

After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is

displayed. (See “Contacts Entry Options”on page 86.)

Contacts

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Finding Contacts Entries

There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by

name, by speed dial number, and by group. Follow the steps

outlined in the sections below to display entries from the

Contacts menu.

Finding Names

To find Contacts entries by name:

1. Select Menu > Contacts > Find/Add Entry.

2. Scroll through all the entries using your navigation key.

– or –

Enter the first letter of a name. (The more letters you

enter, the more your search narrows.)

3. To display an entry, highlight it and press .

4. To dial the entry’s default phone number, press .

– or –

To display additional Contacts entries, press the

navigation key left or right.

Shortcut: From standby mode, press Contacts (right softkey) to display the

Contacts feature.

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Finding Group Entries

To find entries designated as part of a group:

1. Select Menu > Contacts > Groups.

2. Scroll through the group titles using your navigation key.

To display entries belonging to a group, highlight the

group and press .

3. To display an entry within the group, highlight it and

press .

4. To dial the entry’s default phone number, press .

– or –

To display additional Contacts entries, press the

navigation key left or right.

Finding Speed Dial Numbers

To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations:

1. Select Menu > Contacts > Speed Dials.

2. Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation

key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order.

– or –

Enter the number of a speed dial location using your

keypad.

3. To display an entry, highlight it and press .

4. To dial the entry’s default phone number, press .

– or –

To display additional Contacts entries, press the

navigation key left or right.

Contacts

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Contacts Entry Options

To access a Contacts entry’s options, display the entry,

highlight <Edit Entry>, and press . To select an option,

highlight it and press .



[Add Number] to add a phone number to the entry.

(See “Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry”on

page 86.)



[Add Email] to add an email address to the entry.



No Group to assign the entry to a group.



Defaultto assign a preprogrammed or downloaded

ringer.



[Memo] to add a note, street address, or other

information.



Waterdrop to assign an image type to the entry.



[URL] to add a Web site’s URL to the entry.

Tip: You can view the next entry by pressing the navigation key right or view

the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left.

Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry

To add a phone number to an entry:

1. Display a Contacts entry. (See “Finding Contacts Entries”

on page 84.)

2. Scroll to <EditEntry> and press .

3. Highlight [Add Number] and press .

4. Enter the new phone number and press .

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5. Use the keypad to enter the new number and press .

6. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new number.

– or –

Press Options (right softkey), assign a speed dial number

for the number, and then press Done(left softkey) to

save your new settings.

Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number

To edit an entry’s phone number:

1. Display a Contacts entry (see page 83).

2. Scroll to <EditEntry> and press .

3. Highlight the number you wish to edit and press .

4. Press to clear one digit at a time, or press and hold

to erase the entire number.

5. Re-enter or edit the number and press .

6. Press Done (left softkey) to save the number.

– or –

Press Options (right softkey) for additional options.

When you're finished, press Done (left softkey) to save

your new settings.

Contacts

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Assigning Speed Dial Numbers

Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial

locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial

numbers, see “Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing”on

page 34.

Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new

Contacts entry, when you add a new phone number to an

existing entry, or when you edit an existing number.

To assign a speed dial number to a new phone number:

1. Add a phone number to a new or to an existing Contacts

entry. (See “Adding a New Contacts Entry”on page 83

or “Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry”on

page 86.)

2. Press Options (right softkey).

3. Highlight Set Speed Dial and press .

4. Select an available speed dial location and press .

(A confirmation will be displayed.)

5. Scroll to Set Speed Dial and press . (A confirmation

will be displayed.)

6. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new speed dial

number.

To assign a speed dial number to an existing phone number:

1. Display a Contacts entry. (See “Finding Contacts Entries”

on page 84.)

2. Scroll to <EditEntry> and press .

3. Highlight the phone number for which you wish to

assign a speed dial number, and press Options (right

softkey).

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4. Highlight Set Speed Dial and press .

5. Select an available speed dial location and press .

6. Scroll to Set Speed Dial and press . (A confirmation

will be displayed.)

7. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new speed dial

number.

Note: If you attempt to assign an already in-use speed dial location to a new

phone number, a dialog will appear asking if you wish to replace the existing

speed dial assignment. Select Ye s to assign the location to the new phone

number and delete the previous speed dial assignment.

Editing a Contacts Entry

To make changes to an entry:

1. Display a Contacts entry.

2. Scroll to <EditEntry> and press .

3. Highlight the part of the entry you wish to edit (Name,

Group, Ringer, etc.) and press .

4. Add or edit the desired information and press .

5. Press Done (left softkey) to save your changes.

Contacts

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Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry

You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can

identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types”on

page 43.)

To select a ringer type for an entry:

1. Display a Contacts entry.

2. Scroll to <EditEntry> and press .

3. Highlight the current ringer type and press to

display the Ringer Type menu.

4. Select a ringer menu by pressing Options (right softkey)

and choosing Preloaded for preprogrammed ringers or

My Content for downloaded ringers.

5. Use your navigation key to scroll through available

ringers. (When you highlight a ringer type, a sample

ringer will sound.)

6. Highlight your desired ringer and press .

7. Press Done (left softkey) to save the new ringer type.

– or –

1. Display a Contacts entry and press .

2. Scroll to <Edit>and press .

3. Highlight the current ringer type and press the

navigation key right or left to display available ringer

types. (To hear a preview, select a ringer and press ;

press again to return to the Editmenu.)

4. When you’ve selected your desired ringer, press Done

(left softkey) to save the new ringer type.

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Wireless Backup

Wireless Backup allows you to back up all of your Contacts to

the Sprint Web site and restore them if your phone is lost,

stolen, damaged, or replaced.

To subscribe to Wireless Backup from your Contacts:

1. Select Menu > Contacts > Wireless Backup ().

2. Select <Subscribe> and press .

Subscribe– Launches the subscription process. If the user is

already subscribed to Wireless Backup, this option appears as

Unsubscribe.

Alert–Turns the pop-up alert on or off when a Wireless Backup

is in progress.

Learn More–Displays a series of information screens about the

Wireless Backup service.

Dialing Sprint PCS Services

Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers

for various Sprint PCS Services.

To dial a service from your Contacts:

1. Select Menu > Contacts > Services ().

2. Select Customer Service, Dir Assistance, Account Info,

Sprint Operator, or Voice Command.

To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad:

1. Dial the appropriate service number:



Customer Service –



Sprint 411 –



AccountInfo–



Sprint Operator–



Voice Command –

2. Press to place the call.

Contacts

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92 Section 2G: Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools

Section 2G

Using the Phone’s Calendar

and Tools

In This Section

 Using Your Phone’s Calendar (page 93)

 Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock (page 96)

 Using Your Phone’s Notepad (page97)

 Using Your Phone’s Tools (page 98)

Your phone is equipped with several personal information

management features that help you manage your busy

lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these features to

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.

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Using Your Phone’s Calendar

Adding an Event to the Calendar

Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of

important events.

To add an event:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler.

2. Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which

you would like to add an event and press Add (left

softkey).

Tip: Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through the

Calendar.

3. Select a time for the event by highlighting the time field

and pressing .



Using your keypad and/or navigation key, set the

start and end time for the event and press .

4. Select a title for the event by highlighting [Content] and

pressing .



Enter the event title and press . (See “Entering

Text”on page 35.)

5. Select a repeating status for the event by highlighting

the repeat field and pressing .



Highlight None, Daily, Mon - Fri, Weekly, Monthly, or

Yearly and press .

6. Select an alarm time for the event by highlighting the

alarm field and pressing .



Highlight None, On time, 5 minutes, 10 minutes,

1 hour, 1 day, or2 days and press .

Calendar & Tools

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7. Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the

ringer field and pressing .



To select a ringer menu, select Options > Single Tones,

Ring Tone, or Melodies for preprogrammed ringers or

Options > My Content for downloaded ringers.

8. Press Save (left softkey) to save the event.

Event Alerts

There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events:



By playing the assigned ringer type.



By illuminating the backlight.



By flashing the LED.

Event Alert Menu

When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm

scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event

summary. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule,

press .

To view additional options, press the appropriate softkey.



Detail (right softkey) displays the event detail screen.



Snooze (left softkey) silences the alarm and schedules it to

replay again in 5 minutes.

Viewing Events

To view your scheduled events:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler.

2. Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which

you would like to view events and press . (If you have

events scheduled for the selected day, they will be listed

in chronological order.)

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Tip:In the calendar view, days with events scheduled are underlined.

3. To display the details of an event listed in the schedule,

highlight it and press .

Going to Today’s Calendar Menu

To go to the Calendar menu for today’s date:



Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler > Options > Go to Today.

Erasing a Day’s Events

To erase a day’s scheduled events:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler.

2. Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which

you would like to erase events and press .

Tip:In the calendar view, days with events scheduled are underlined.

3. Select Options > Delete All. (An alert will appear notifying

you of the number of events to be erased.)

4. Select Yes or No.

Note: If the day for which you are erasing events contains a repeating

event, you will receive the following prompt: “This is a recurring event.

<event name>.”Select Delete this to erase a single occurrence, Delete all to

erase all occurrences of the event, or Cancel to cancel the deletion of the

repeating event.

Calendar & Tools

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Purging Events

To delete events scheduled before a specific time and date:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler > Options > Delete Old.

2. Select the option to erase events older than One week, One

month, One year, or One day. (A dialog will be displayed to

inform you how many old events have been erased.)

Purging All Events

To delete all scheduled events:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Scheduler > Options > Delete All. (A

dialog will be displayed informing you how many events

will be erased.)

2. Select Yes to erase all events or No to return to the

calendar view.

Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock

Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple

alarm capabilities.

To use the alarm clock:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Alarm Clock.

2. Select Alarm 1, Alarm 2, Alarm 3, or Quick Alarm.

3. Turn the alarm on or off by highlighting the activation

field and pressing .



Select On or Off and press .

4. Select a time for the alarm by highlighting the time field

and pressing .



Using your keypad and/or navigation key, set the

alarm time and press .

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5. Select a repeating status for the alarm by highlighting

the repeat field and pressing .



Highlight Once, Daily, Mon - Fri, or Weekends and

press .

6. Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the

ringer field and pressing .



To select a ringer menu, select Options > Single Tones,

Ring Tones, orMelodies for preprogrammed ringers

or Options > My Content for downloaded ringers, and

press .

7. Press Save (left softkey) to save your alarm settings.

Using Your Phone’s Notepad

Your phone comes with a notepad you can use to compose

and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized.

To compose a note:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Notepad > <Add New>.

2. Type your note using the numeric keypad and press .

(See “Entering Text”on page 35.)

To read a saved note:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Notepad.

2. Highlight a note and press .

To delete saved notes:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Notepad.

2. Highlight a note and press .

3. Press Delete (right softkey).

4. Scroll to Yes and press .

Calendar & Tools

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Using Your Phone’s Tools

In addition to helping your be more efficient and organized,

your phone offers useful and entertaining tools.

Using EZ Tips

To quickly and easily calculate tip amounts:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Calculator > Ez Tip Calculator.

2. Use your keypad and navigation key to enter the bill

amount and desired tip percentage. (The correct tip will

be calculated instantly.)

3. If you’re splitting the check, highlight Split and enter the

number of people in your party. (An equal split of the bill

will be calculated and displayed.)

Using the Calculator

Your phone comes with a built-in calculator.

To use the calculator:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Calculator > Calculator.

2. Enter numbers using your keypad.



Press to enter decimal points.



Press to change the numeric value from

positive to negative.



Press Clear (left softkey) to clear all numbers.

3. Press for the total.

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World Clock

To view the time in over 52 different locations:

1. Select Menu > Tools > World Clock.

2. Press Cities (right softkey) to select a city.

– or –

Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through

different time zones.

Calendar & Tools

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100 Section 2H: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services

Section 2H

Using Your Phone’s Voice Services

In This Section

 Managing Voice Memos (page 101)

 Using Voice Service (page 103)

Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice,

store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone.

This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using

voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos.

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Section 2H: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 101

Managing Voice Memos

You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos

to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery

list items.

Recording Voice Memos

To record a voice memo:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Voice Memo.

2. Scroll to <Record New> and press . (The phone

prompts you to start recording after the beep.)

3. Wait for the beep and then start speaking. (As it is

recording, the phone displays a countdown timer that

shows how many seconds are left for recording.)

To end the recording of your memo:



Press .

To record a conversation during a phone call:



During a call, scroll to Record Voice Memo and

press . (A one-minute counter is displayed on the

screen to indicate the amount of time a single voice

memo can be recorded.)

To end the recording of your conversation:



Scroll to Stop and press to end the recording prior to

the countdown completion.

Note: Your phone can store a total of three minutes of memos.

Voice Services

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Voice Memo Options

To play the voice memos you have recorded:

1. Press Menu > Tools > Voice Memo.

2. Scroll to the voice memo you wish to hear and

press .



Play to play the selected voice memo.



Set As to assign the recording as a default ringer, a

voicemail alert, a message alert, or a Contacts ringer.



View Details to view the selected voice memo

information.



EditTitle to edit the selected voice memo title.



Delete to erase the selected voice memo.

3. Scroll to Play and press .

Erasing Voice Memos

To erase all voice memos:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Voice Memo.

2. Scroll to <Delete All> and press .

3. Scroll to Yes and press to confirm that you want to erase

all voice memos.

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Using Voice Services

To access Voice Control through Menu:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Voice Control.

To access Voice Control by pressing the button on the side of the

handset.

1. With the phone open, press the Voice Services key ( ).

2. After hearing the message “Call: please say a

command,”simply say, in a natural voice, “Call”and the

name of the person or the number you'd like to call. (For

example, you can say, “Call Jane Smith at work,”“Call

John Baker on the mobile phone,”“Call 555-1234,”or

“Call Bob Miller.”)

3. Your request will be repeated and you will be asked to

verify.

Say “Yes”to call the number or person.(The number will

automatically be dialed.) Say “No”if you wish to cancel.

To activate Voice Guide:

When activated On, the highlighted menu is voice guided.

1. Select Menu > Tools > Voice Control > Voice Guide.

2. Highlight On to activate Voice Guide.

Tip: Keep in mind that Sprint PCS Voice Command recognizes not only

your voice, but any voice, so that others can experience the same

convenience if they use your phone.

For more helpful hints on Sprint PCS Voice Command,

including a list of recognized commands and an interactive

tutorial, visit

www.talk.sprintpcs.com.

Voice Services

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104 Section 2I: Using the microSD Card

Section 2I

Using the microSD Card

In This Section

 Using Your Phone’s microSD Card and Adapter (page 105)

 microSD Settings (page 107)

 microSD Folders (page 109)

Your phone allows you to use the microSD card and its adapter

to expand the available memory space. This highly secure

digital card enables images, music, and voice data to

quickly and easily be exchanged among SD-compatible

devices.

This section details the features and options of your

phone’s microSD functionality.

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Section 2I: Using the micro SD Card 105

Using Your Phone’s microSD Card and

Adapter

Using the microSD Card

Your phone is equipped with a 64MB microSD (Secure Digital)

memory card and its adapter to expand the phone’s available

memory space. It allows you to easily store images, videos,

music, and voice data in your phone.

Inserting the microSD Card

To insert the microSD card into your phone:

1. Open the microSD access panel located on the left side

of the phone.

2. Position the microSD card perpendicular to the opening

and gently slide it into place until it is fully inserted and

locked.

Note: Be sure to use only recommended microSD cards (8MB–1GB). Using

non-recommended microSD cards could cause data loss and damage your

phone.

Removing the microSD Card

To remove the microSD card from your phone:

1. Open the microSD access panel located on the left side

of the phone.

2. Push in and then release the microSD card to eject.

3. Pull the microSD memory card out of the phone.

Note: The microSD card and its adapter can be easily damaged by improper

operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling them.

microSD Card

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microSD Icon Indicators

The following icons will appear on your phone’s display screen

when a microSD card is properly inserted into the microSD

card slot:

Indicates that a microSD memory card has been

inserted into your phone.

Note: DO NOT remove a microSD card while files are being accessed or

transferred. It will result in loss or damage of data. Make sure your battery is

fully charged before using the microSD card. Your data may become

damaged or unusable if the battery runs out while using the microSD card.

Using the microSD Adapter

The supplied microSD adapter allows microSD cards to be

used in SD compatible devices. Before using the

SD-compatible host, you will need to insert the microSD card

into the microSD adapter.

To insert the microSD card into the microSD adapter:



With the label side of the microSD card facing up, insert

the card into the supplied microSD adapter and gently

slide the card until it is fully inserted.

To remove the microSD card from the microSD adapter:



Hold the front edge of the microSD card and gently pull

outward to remove it from the adapter.

microSD Card

Adapter

SD-compatible device

(USB Reader/Writer), sold separately.

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Section 2I: Using the micro SD Card 107

Using the phone as a USB Flash Drive

You can use the supplied USB cable to load files from your

computer onto the microSD inserted into your phone. Voice

calls will be disabled during the USB connection.

To view the microSD card contents from your computer:

1. Select Menu > Tools > USB Flash Drive.

2. Select Ye s to confirm the USB connection message.

3. Connect the USB cable to your phone and computer.

After connecting the USB, you can manage the microSD

contents from your computer.

microSD Settings

Creating Folders in the microSD Card

The following steps allow your phone to create default folders

for storing files in your microSD card.

To create folders in the microSD card:

1. With the microSD inserted, select Menu > Tools >

Memory Card.

2. Press Options (right softkey) and select Create New

Folder. (The phone will create the microSD’s default

folders: MEDIA and DCIM.)

microSD Card

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Viewing Memory in the microSD Card

To view the used and available memory in the inserted

microSD card:

1. With the microSD inserted, select Menu > Tools >

Memory Card.

2. Press Options (right softkey) and select Memory Info.

(The used and available memory space will be

displayed.)

Formatting the microSD Card

Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files

currently stored on the card.

To format your microSD card:

1. With the microSD inserted, select Menu > Tools >

Memory Card.

2. Press Options (right softkey) and select FormatMemory

Card.

3. If you are sure you wish to remove all the files from your

microSD card, select Delete and press .

Note:The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD card, after

which the files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data,

please check the contents before you format the card.

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Section 2I: Using the micro SD Card 109

microSD Folders

Displaying Your microSD Folders

All the files stored in your microSD are accessible through your

microSD card folders.

To access the microSD card folders:

1. With the microSD card inserted, select Menu > Tools >

Memory Card.

2. Select your desired folder (dcim,media & music) and

press .

3. To view or play a preview of a file, highlight it with your

navigation key, and then press or the appropriate

softkey.

File Format Compatibility

Content loaded onto the microSD must be stored in the proper

folder in order to be fully utilized on the phone.

Folders for compatible media formats:



DCIM: jpg, 3g2



Media: 3g2, mp4, 3gp, aac, amr, mid, mp3, qcp, 3gpp, pmd,

m4v, wma, m4a



Music: koz

microSD Card

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110 Section 2J: Using the Music Composer and FM Transmitter

Section 2J

Using the Music Composer and

FM Transmitter

In This Section

 Composing a Melody (page 111)

 Music Transmitter (page 113)

The Music Composer lets you use your phone to compose a

melody and then use the tune on your phone. You can

whistle or hum a tune into the phone and let it convert it

into music, or you can use the phone’s score or keyboard

modes to create your own soundtrack.

The FM transmitter lets you broadcast your Sprint Music

Store or audio media player files to a car stereo or other FM

receiver.

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Section 2J: Using the Music Composer and FM Transmitter 111

Composing a Melody

The Music Composer lets you compose your own music or

transpose your own vocal tune, complete with background

beats, then convert it into your own customized ringer.

To compose a melody:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Music Composer > Compose Melody

to activate music composer.

2. Highlight the desired selection and press .



Humming Mode: Record your singing voice with

phone microphone within 30 seconds.



Keyboard Mode:With media keyboard, input key

type and pressed keyboard time. Customize your

melody style with Options;



To Score Mode: Input melody on the scale.



Import: Input the saved melody and edit the

scale.



Arrange: Customize style, instrument, rhythm

and tempo for your selections.



Reset: Reset your melody.



Exit: Exit your melody and go back to menu.



Help: Keyboard information.



Score Mode: With keypad, input notes' pitch and

duration on scale.

Customize your melody style with Options;



To Keyboard Mode: Input melody on the scale.



Import: Input the saved melody and edit the scale.



Arrange: Customize style, instrument, rhythm, and

tempo for your selections.

Music Composer and

FM Transmitter

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

Insert a Note: Insert a note into your melody.



Reset: Reset your melody.



Exit: Exit your melody and go back to menu.



Help: Score Mode information.

To check My Melody:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Music Composer.

2. Highlight My Melody and select the desired melody list.

To customize My Melody settings:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Music Composer.

2. Highlight Settings and select the desired setting list.



Arrange: Customize style, instrument, rhythm, and

tempo for your melody setting.



Metronome: Set the metronome speed

(Fast/Normal/Slow).

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Section 2J: Using the Music Composer and FM Transmitter 113

Music Transmitter

The FM transmitter lets you broadcast your Sprint Music Store

or audio media player files to a car stereo or other FM receiver.

A distance of five feet or less is recommended to minimize

interfence and provide the strongest signal.

FM frequency range: 88.1 MHz - 107.9 MHz.

To set the music transmitter:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Music Transmitter.

2. Select one of the 12 channels to which you can save a

favorite frequency and press . The default frequency

is 88.1 MHz.

3. Scroll left or right to select a frequency from 88.1MHz to

107.9 MHz and press .

To activate the music transmitter during media playback:



Select Options > Music Transmitter > On

Note: Audio playback will be muted while the music transmitter is activated.

Music Composer and

FM Transmitter

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114 Section 2K: Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera

Section 2K

Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera

In This Section

 Taking Pictures (page 116)

 Storing Pictures (page 122)

 Recording Videos(page 127)

 Storing Videos (page 130)

 Settings and Info (page 130)

Your phone’s built-in camera gives you the ability to take

full-color digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s

display, and instantly send them to 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 from your phone to up to 25 people.

This section explains the features and options of your

phone’s built-in camera.

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Taking Pictures

Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple

as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a

button. You can activate the phone’s camera mode whether

the phone is open or closed.

To take a picture with the phone open:

1. Select Menu > Pictures > Camera to activate camera

mode. (Additional camera options are available through

the camera mode Optionsmenu. See “Camera Mode

Options”on page 117 for more information.)

Shortcut: Press the side camera key to access the camera. To return to

camera mode, select Options and then Take New Picture (see illustration on

page 11).

2. Using the phone’s main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the

camera lens at your subject.

3. Press Capture(left softkey), , , or the side camera

key until the shutter sounds. (The picture will

automatically be saved to the In Phone Folder if you do

not have a microSD card inserted. If you have a microSD

card in the phone then the pictures will be automatically

saved to your memory card instead. To change this

option go to the Pictures menu, select Settings & Info,

and then select the Auto Save to option. Select Memory

Card or In Phone.)



To return to camera mode to take another picture,

press .

Camera

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4. Press Options (right softkey) for more options:



Send to send the picture to up to 25 contacts at one

time.



Upload to upload the picture you just took to the

Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site

(

www.sprint.com/ picturemail). Depending on your

settings, you may be prompted to accept a

Sprint PCS Vision connection.



Assign to assign the picture to a phone task. Select

an option:



Picture ID to assign the picture to a Contacts entry.



Screen Saver to use the picture as a screen saver.



Incoming Calls to display the picture for all

incoming calls.



Delete to delete the picture you just took.



Print to print an image by mail or at a retail outlet.



Post to Service to send the image to a number of

popular third-party Web image services.



Review/Send Media to go to the In Phone Folder to

review your saved pictures.



Take New Picture to return to Camera mode to take

another picture.

To take a picture with the phone closed:

1. Press and hold the side camera key to activate camera mode.

2. Point the camera lens at your subject. (You can check the

picture framing through the external display screen.)

Note: When taking a picture with the phone closed, the subject image

appears in reverse on the external display. The captured image will not be

saved in reverse.

3. Press the side camera key to take the picture.

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Camera Mode Options

When the phone is open and in camera mode, press Options

(right softkey) to display additional camera options:



Flash to activate the flash. (See “Setting the Flash”on page

118 for details.)



Self Timer to activate the camera’s timer. (See “Setting the

Self timer”on page 118 for details.)



Color Tone: Press the navigation key right or left to select

Normal, Black & White, Negative, or Sepia. (The default

setting is Normal.)



Image Controls to select from the following options:



Brightness to select Auto or Manual brightness

control. If you select Manual, press the navigation

key right (increase) or left (decrease) to select a

setting, and press to apply the selected setting.



White Balance to adjust white balance based on

changing conditions. Select from Auto, Tungsten,

Fluorescent, Sunny, Cloudy, or Manual -5



Settings to select Resolution, Quality, Shutter Sound, Full

Screen, or Image Enhancer. (See “Selecting Camera

Settings”on page 119 for details.)



Review/Send Media to display the pictures saved in the In

Phone folder and/or to send the picture.



Camcorder Mode to switch to Video mode. (See “Recording

Videos”on page 126 for details.)

Camera

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Setting the Flash

To activate the flash:

1. From camera mode, select Options > Flash.

2. Select one of the following options and press :



Off to deactivate the flash.



On This Shot to activate the flash for one shot.



Always On to activate the flash each time you take a

picture.

Note: While the phone is open and in camera mode, the flash may be

turned on by pressing the Voice Services key ( ).

Setting the Self-Timer

To activate the self-timer:

1. From camera mode, select Options > Self Timer.

2. Highlight the length of delay you want the timer to use

(5 seconds or 10 seconds) and press .

3. Select Start (left softkey) when you are ready to start the

timer. ( appears on the upper right portion of the

main LCD during the self-timer countdown.)

4. Get ready for the picture. (When the timer is down to

three seconds, the self-timer icon will turn red and the

phone will begin to beep.)

To cancel the self-timer after it has started:



Press Cancel(right softkey).

Note: While the self-timer is active, all keys are disabled except Back, End,

and the right softkey button Cancel.

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Using the Zoom

This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take

a picture. Depending on your resolution settings, you can

adjust the zoom from 1x to 15x steps.

To use the zoom:

1. From camera mode, press the navigation key or the side

volume key up or down to adjust the zoom. (The gauge

bar appears.)

2. Press Capture(left softkey), , , or the side camera

key to take the picture. (The picture will automatically

be saved in the In Phone Folder.)

Note: The Zoom gauge will not appear when the Resolution setting is High.

Zoom is available only when using VGA or QVGA resolution.

Selecting Camera Settings

To select your camera settings:

1. From camera mode, select Options > Settings.

2. Select one of the following options and press :



Resolution to select a picture’s file size (1.3M

[960*1280], VGA [480*640], or QVGA [240*320]).



Quality to select the picture quality setting (Fine ,

Normal, or Economy).



Shutter Sound to select a shutter sound (Shutter 1

or Off).



Full Screen to expand the camera display to full-

screen view without icons (except the flash icon).



Image Enhancer to enhance image resolution from

-2EV to 2EV.

Camera

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Viewing Your Camera’s Status Area Display

Option

Selected

Camera

Options

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Storing Pictures

Your phone’s picture storage area is called My Albums. There

are three types of folders that can be used separately

according to your needs:



In Phone



Memory Card



Online Albums

In Phone Folder

Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In

Phone folder (unless you have a microSD card inserted, in

which case the picture will be automatically saved to your

memory card instead). From the In Phone Folder, you can view

all of the pictures you have taken, store selected images in your

phone, send pictures to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site

(

www.sprint.com/ picturemail), delete images, and access

additional picture options.

To review your stored pictures in the In Phone folder:

1. Select Menu > Pictures > My Albums > In Phone.

2. Use your navigation key to view and scroll through the

pictures.

In Phone Folder Options

When you are viewing the In Phone folder, press Options (right

softkey) to display the following options:



Play to play the video that was just recorded (if applicable).



Send to send an image to another user using picture mail.

Camera

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

Upload to upload pictures from the In Phone folder

to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site

(

www.sprint.com/ picturemail). Depending on your settings,

you may be prompted to accept a Sprint PCS Vision

connection. Choose from the following options:



Upload Selection to upload the selected pictures.

Press to select a picture. (The check box on the

lower right corner will be marked.)



Upload All to upload all pictures in the In Phone

folder.

Note: If this is the first time you have accessed the Sprint PCS Picture Mail

account, you will be prompted to create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail

password.



Assign



Picture ID to display the currently highlighted picture

for incoming calls from a specific Contacts entry.

Select the desired entry and press .



Screen Saver to display the currently highlighted

picture as a screen saver.



Incoming Calls to display the picture for all incoming

calls.

Note: Pictures assigned as Picture ID or Screen Savers will automatically be

copied to the In Phone folder.



Delete to delete pictures in the In Phone Folder. Select

Delete selection or Delete all.



Print to print an image by mail or at a retail outlet.



Post to Service to send the image to a number of popular

third-party Web image services.

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Note: Deleting pictures from the In Phone folder will free up memory space

in your phone to enable you to take more pictures. Once deleted, pictures

cannot be uploaded to your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail account or

assigned to phone tasks.



Copy/Move to copy or move the image from the In Phone

memory to the installed memory card.



Detail/Edit to display the following options:



TextCaption to edit the selected picture’s caption.



Media Info to display information such as the

picture’s Caption, Model, Taken, Resolution, File size,

Quality, and Uploaded.



Media Filter to display the following options:



All to display all media.



Pictures Only to display only pictures.



Videos Only to display only videos.



Album List to display the My Album list.



Camera/Camcorder Mode to activate Camera/Camcorder

mode.

When you are viewing the In Phone folder, press Expand(left

softkey) to display the following option:



Expand/Thumbnail to switch the display from expanded

view to thumbnail view (up to four pictures per screen).

Camera

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Memory Card

When no memory card is present the pictures will be

automatically saved in the In Phone folder.

To review your stored pictures in the Memory Card:

1. Select Menu > Pictures > Settings & Info > Memory Card.

2. Use your navigation key to view and scroll through the

pictures.

Memory Card Options



When viewing the pictures in your memory card, press

Options (right softkey) to display picture options. (The

Memory Card options are identical to the In Phone

Folder options; please see “In Phone Folder Options”on

page 121 for details.)

Online Albums

In the event that there is no space available either in the

In Phone Folder or the Memory Card, a pop-up menu will

appear asking if you would like to save to an Online Album.

To save your pictures to online albums:

1. Select Ye s when prompted to save to an online album.

(The Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site will start.)

Note: If this is the first time you have accessed the Sprint PCS Picture Mail

account, you will be prompted to create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail

password.

2. Select Upload and then select Uploads or an album title

to save your picture(s) to your online albums.

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To review your online albums:

1. Select Menu > Pictures > My Albums > Online Albums.

(The Uploads folder and your albums appear.)

2. Select Uploads or an album title and press to display

your saved images.

Online Album Options

When you are viewing images in your online albums, press

Options (right softkey) to display the following options:



Send to send an image to another user using picture mail.



Assign to download the selected picture and assign it to a

phone task. (See “In Phone Folder Options”on page 121.)



Delete to delete pictures from the current online album.

Select Delete selection or Delete all.



Print to print an image by mail or at a retail outlet.



Post to Service to send the image to a number of popular

third-party Web image services.



Save To to download the image to your phone’s In Phone

Folder or Memory Card.



Copy/Move to copy or move the image from the online

album to the In Phone Folder or the Memory Card.



Detail/Edit to display the following options:



TextCaption to edit the selected picture’s caption.



Media Info to display information such as the

picture’s Caption, Model, Taken, Resolution, File size,

Quality, and Uploaded.



Media Filter to display the following options:



All to display all media.



Pictures Only to display only pictures.



Videos Only to display only videos.



Album List to display the My Album list.

Camera

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Recording Videos

In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view, and

send videos to your friends and family with your phone’s

built-in video camera.

To record a video:

1. Select Menu > Pictures > Camcorder > Video Mail or

Long Videoto activate video mode. Video Mail or Long

Video Option is available in Video Length.(Additional

video options are available through the video mode

Options menu. See “Video Mode Options”on page 128

for more information.)

2. Using the phone’s main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the

camera lens at your subject.

3. Press Record (left softkey), , , or the side camera

key to begin recording. (The maximum recording time

is 30 seconds.)

4. Press Done (left softkey) or the side camera key to stop

recording. (The video will automatically be saved to the

In Phone Folder if you do not have a microSD card

inserted. If you have a microSD card in the phone then

the video will be automatically saved to your memory

card instead. To change this option go to the Pictures

menu, select Settings & Info, and then select the Auto-

Save to option. Select Memory Card or In Phone.)

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5. Press Options (right softkey) for more options:



Play to play the video that was just captured.



Send to send the video.



Upload to upload videos from the In Phone Folder to

the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site

(

www.sprint.com/ picturemail). Depending on your

settings, you may be prompted to accept a

Sprint PCS Vision connection. Choose from the

following options:



Upload Selection to upload the selected videos.

Press to select a video. (The check box in the

lower right corner will be marked.)



Upload All to upload all videos in the In Phone

folder.



Assign to assign the video as an animated screen

saver or ringer.



Screen Saver to display the currently highlighted

picture as a screen saver.



Ringers to display the picture for all incoming

calls.



Delete to delete videos in the In Phone folder.



Post to Service to send the image to a number of

popular third-party Web image services.



Review/Send Media to display the videos saved in the

In Phone folder or to send videos.



Take New Video to return to camcorder mode.

Camera

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Video Mode Options

When the phone is open and in camcorder mode, press

Options (right softkey) to display additional camera options:



Video Light to activate the video light.



Color Tone: Press the navigation key right or left to select

Normal, Black & White, Negative, or Sepia. (The default

setting is Normal.)



Image Controls to select from the following options:



Brightness to select Auto or Manual brightness

control. If you select Manual, press the navigation

key right (increase) or left (decrease) to select a

setting and press to apply the selected setting.



White Balance to adjust white balance based on

changing conditions. Select from Auto, Tungsten,

Fluorescent, Sunny, Cloudy, or Manual -5



Settings to select Cue Sound or Video Length. (See

“Selecting Video Settings”below for details.)



Review/Send Media to display the videos saved in the In

Phone folder or to send the videos.



Camera Mode to switch to Camera mode. (See “Taking

Pictures”on page 115 for details.)

Selecting Video Settings

To select your video settings:

1. From camcorder mode, select Options > Settings.

2. Select one of the following options and press :



Cue Sound to select a cue sound (Cue 1~3, or Off).



Video Length to select Video Mail/Long Video.

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StoringVideos

Your phone’s video storage area is called My Albums. There are

three types of folders in the My Albums menu that can be

used separately according to your needs:



In Phone (See “In Phone Folder”on page 121.)



Memory Card (See “Memory Card”on page 124.)



Online Albums (See “Online Albums”on page 124.)

Settings and Info

The settings and info menu allows you to configure where

pictures or videos are saved, view your account information,

or switch the format between portrait or landscape mode.

To access the settings and info menu:

1. Select Menu > Pictures > Settings & Info

2. Select one of the following options and press .



Auto save to to select where to save pictures and

videos. The available options are Memory Card and

In Phone.



AccountInfoto display your current Sprint account

settings via an online connection.

Camera

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Section 2L

Using Bluetooth

In This Section

 Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 131)

 Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 132)

 Bluetooth Profiles (page 134)

 Pairing Bluetooth Devices (page 136)

Your phone features built-in Bluetooth technology, allowing

you to share information more easily than ever before.

Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology

that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of

Bluetooth devices, such as headsets, hands-free car kits,

and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, PCs, printers, and

wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is

usually up to approximately 10 meters (30 feet).

This section details how to set up and make the most of

your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities.

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Turning Bluetooth On and Off

By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is

turned off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your phone

“available”by other in-range Bluetooth devices.

To turn Bluetooth on:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > On/Off.

2. Press the navigation key up or down to select

On and press to enable Bluetooth.

To turn Bluetooth off:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > On/Off.

2. Press the navigation key up or down to select

Off and press to disable Bluetooth.

Bluetooth Status Indicators

The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at

a glance:

indicates Bluetooth is enabled.

indicates Bluetooth headset or hands-free device is

connected.

indicates PC or PDA is now under Dial-up

Networking.

Using Bluetooth

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Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu

The Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to set up many of the

characteristics of your phone’s Bluetooth service, including:



Entering or changing the name your phone uses for

Bluetooth communication.



Setting your phone’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for

other Bluetooth devices.



Displaying your phone’s Bluetooth address.

To access the Bluetooth Settings menu:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth.

2. Use the navigation key to select Visibility or

Bluetooth Info, and press .

Bluetooth Settings: My Bluetooth Name

The My Bluetooth Name section of the Bluetooth Settings

menu allows you to select a Bluetooth name for your phone.

Your phone’s Bluetooth name will appear to other in-range

Bluetooth devices, depending on your visibility settings.

To set a Bluetooth name for your phone:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Bluetooth Info.

2. Select Rename(left softkey).

3. Press to clear the current name.

4. Use your keypad to enter a new name and press to

save and exit.

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Bluetooth Settings: Visibility

The Visibility section of the Bluetooth Settings menu allows

you to manage your phone's availability to other Bluetooth

devices.

To configure your phone’s visibility (discoverability) to other

Bluetooth devices:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Visibility.

2. Select your desired visibility setting and press :



Hidden to prevent other Bluetooth devices from

detecting and identifying your phone.



Visible for 3 Min to allow Bluetooth devices to detect

and identify your phone for three minutes.



Always Visible to allow Bluetooth devices to detect

and identify your phone at any time it is within

range.

Note: Any changes you make to your Bluetooth settings will be saved to the

current profile when you exit the Bluetooth Settings menu.

Bluetooth Settings: My Bluetooth Address

To display your phone’s Bluetooth address:



Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Bluetooth Info.

Using Bluetooth

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Bluetooth Profiles

Different profiles can be used for specific Bluetooth functions.



Headset Profile (HSP) – This profile functions as a wireless

ear jack. When an incoming call is received, the ringer can

be heard through the headset and a built-in alert tone can

be heard through the phone. The call can then be received

by pushing a button. While using the phone, you can use

the headset instead of the phone by pushing a button on

the headset, the same as inserting a jack into the phone.

Increase or decrease the volume by using the volume key

on the side of the phone.



Hands-Free Profile (HFP) – This profile functions as a

wireless car-kit. Incoming calls ring to the hands-free

headset or device. Calls can be received by pressing a

button on the headset or device. For dialing, four

functions are supported: recent call dial, voice dial, speed

dial, and number dial. Increase or decrease the volume by

using the volume key on the side of the phone.



Dial-Up Network Profile (DUN) – This profile functions as a

wireless data cable, connecting a PC or PDA to a network

through your phone.



Object Push Profile (OPP) – You can send a Contact or a

Calendar in your phone to other Bluetooth-enabled

devices. The menu for “Sending Contact via Bluetooth”is

under “Contacts > Find/Add Entry.”The menu for “Sending

Calendar via Bluetooth”is under “Tools > Scheduler >

Options.”

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

Advanced Audio Distribution Profile / Audio / Video Remote

Profile (A2DP / AVRCP) – The A2DP profile allows you to

connect other A2DP-compatible accessories including

Bluetooth stereo headsets.* The AVRCP profile enables

you to rewind, fast forward, pause, and resume media

playback with other AVRCP-compatible accessories

including Bluetooth stereo headsets.

When a call is received during playback, the playback is

automatically suspended. After the call is complete,

simply resume playback from either the accessory

headset or from the handset.

Supported media formats: AAC, WMA, and MP3.

Unsupported media formats: M3U, streaming media,

and MP4.

* When using a Bluetooth headset, the headset volume can

be controlled only by the headset volume control – the

phone’s volume control will not affect the headset.



Basic Printing Profile (BPP) – You can print pictures on your

phone directly to a printer, without the need for a PC. This

function works with BPP-profile–enabled printers. This

option can be found under “Pictures > My Albums > (Select

Album) > Options > Print > Bluetooth”or“Tools > Bluetooth >

Trusted Devices > (Select Printer Device) > Print.”



File Transfer Profile (FTP) – With an FTP connection, you can

move or copy files from your PC to your phone. However,

you cannot transfer files from your phone to your PC. By

default, FTP transfers take place in your Exchange Folder,

but you may also designate the files to be sent either to

the DCIM or Media folders, where they can be assigned or

used by your phone.

To access the Exchange Folder:

Select Menu > Tools > Bluetooth > Exchange Folder.

Using Bluetooth

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Pairing Bluetooth Devices

Add Device

The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted

connections between your phone and another Bluetooth

device. When devices are paired, a passcode is shared

between devices.(Passcodes are typically four digits. Please

refer to your device user guide for further passcode

instructions, as passcodes may be device-specific or user-

defined.)

To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Bluetooth > Add Device > <Search>.

(Your phone will display a list of discovered in-range

Bluetooth devices.)

2. Select the device you wish to pair with and press .

3. Enter the passcode and press .

Trusted Devices

After you have set up a Bluetooth wireless connection

between your phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device,

you may want to set up additional trusted devices. When your

phone recognizes a trusted device, it automatically accepts

communication, bypassing the discovery and and

authentication process.

To create a trusted pair:



Select Add Device and press . The phone starts a

device search. Scroll to the device you want to pair with

and press .

Exchange passcodes. The device is added to the Paired

devices list.

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

To cancel pairing: Scroll to the device whose pairing you

want to cancel and press .

If you are currently connected to a device, and delete the

pairing with that device, the pairing is removed and the

device connection is terminated, but the Bluetooth

function remains active on the phone.

Note: The phone supports Bluetooth specification version 1.1.

Exchange Folder

When your phone has a FTP connection, you may transport

files from your PC to the handset. However, you may not

transport files from your handset to your PC.

To access the Exchange Folder:

1. Select Menu > Tools > Bluetooth >Exchange Folder

2. Select one of the following options:



General(In Phone/Memory Card) : Upload any type

of file.



Pictures (In Phone / Memory Card): Allows you to

upload picture and video files.

(You can also check this in Menu > Pictures >

My Albums > In Phone / Memory Card.)



Media (Memory Card only): Upload music files.

(You can also select this option from Menu >

Media Player > Memory Card.)

Using the Bluetooth transfer audio function during a call

1. Check that a Bluetooth headset is connected to your phone.

2. During the call, transfer the phone's sound output from

the phone to the headset (select Transfer to Bluetooth);

or from the headset to the phone (select Transferto

Phone).

Using Bluetooth

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Section 3

Sprint PCS Service Features

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Section 3A

Sprint PCS Service Features:

The Basics

In This Section

 Using Voicemail (page 143)

 Using SMS Text Messaging (page 149)

 Using SMS Voice Messaging (page 152)

 Using Caller ID (page 154)

 Responding to Call Waiting (page 155)

 Making a Three-Way Call (page 156)

 Using Call Forwarding (page 157)

Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals,

it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your

Sprint PCS Service. This section outlines your basic Sprint PCS

Service features.

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Using Voicemail

Setting UpYour Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically

transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or

turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your Sprint PCS

Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is

activated.

To set up your voicemail:

1. Press and hold .

2. Follow the system prompts to:



Create your passcode.



Record your name announcement.



Record your greeting.



Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch

Message Access (a feature that lets you access

messages simply by pressing and holding ,

bypassing the need for you to enter your passcode).

Voicemail Passcode

If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account,

Sprint recommends you enable your voicemail passcode.

Sprint PCS Service

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Voicemail Notification

There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new

message:



By displaying a message on the screen.



By sounding the assigned ringer type.



By the LED blinking red.



By displaying at the top of your screen.

New Voicemail Message Alerts

When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you

and prompts you to call your voicemail.

To call your voicemail:



Press and hold .

To display your Missed Log:



Press Detail (right softkey).

Note: When you are roaming off the Nationwide 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

wireless phone number. When your voicemail answers, press (

) and enter

your passcode. You will be charged roaming rates when accessing voicemail

while roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.

Note: Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However,

you are only notified of new messages when your phone is turned on and

you are in a Sprint PCS Service Area.

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Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages

You can review your messages directly from your phone or

from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your phone, you

can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys.

Using One-Touch Message Access



Press and hold . (Your phone will dial your

voicemail box.)

Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your

Messages

1. Select Menu > Messaging > Voicemail.

2. Press to listen to your messages.

Note: You are charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your

voicemail from your phone

Using a Phone Other Than Your Phone to Access Messages

1. Dial your wireless phone number.

2. When your voicemail answers, press .

3. Enter your passcode.

Tip: When you call into voicemail, you first hear the header information

(date, time, and sender information) for the message. To skip directly to the

message, press 4during the header.

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Voicemail Button Guide

Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening

to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options,

see “Voicemail Menu Key”on page 148.

Date/Time Send Reply Advance

Replay Rewind Forward

Erase Call Back Save

Cancel Help Skip

Voicemail Options

Your phone offers several options for organizing and

accessing your voicemail.

Using Expert Mode

Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail

box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more

quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each

level.

To turn Expert Mode on or off:

1. Press and hold to access your voicemail. (If your

voicemail box contains any new or saved messages,

press to access the main voicemail menu.)

2. Press to change your Personal Options, following

the system prompts.

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3. Press for Expert Mode.

4. Press to turn Expert Mode on or off.

Setting Up Group Distribution Lists

Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20

customers.

1. Press and hold to access your voicemail. (If your

voicemail box contains any new or saved messages,

press to access the main voicemail menu.)

2. Press to change your Personal Options, following

the system prompts.

3. Press for Administrative Options.

4. Press for Group Distribution Lists.

5. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or

delete group lists.

Sprint PCS Callback

Return a call after listening to a message without

disconnecting from voicemail.



Press after listening to a message. (Once the call is

completed, you’re returned to the voicemail main

menu.)

Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message

Record and send a voice message to other Sprint PCS Voicemail

users.

1. From the main voicemail menu, press to send a

message.

2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number.

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3. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your voice

message.

Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply

Reply to a voice message received from any other Sprint PCS

Voicemail user.

1. After listening to a voice message, press .

2. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply.

Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding

Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,”to

other Sprint PCS Voicemail users.

1. After listening to a message, press .

2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number.

3. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction

and forward the voice message.

Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request

Receive confirmation that your voice message has been

listened to when you send, forward, or reply to other

Sprint PCS users.

1. After you have recorded a message, press to

indicate you are satisfied with the message you

recorded.

2. Press to mark receipt requested.

3. Press to send your voicemail message.

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Continue Recording

When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue

recording even after you’ve stopped.



Before pressing to indicate that you are satisfied

with the message you recorded, press to continue

recording.

Extended Absence Greeting

When your phone is turned off or you are off the Nationwide

Sprint PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can

be played instead of your normal personal greeting.

1. From the main voicemail menu, press for Personal

Options.

2. Press for Greetings.

3. Press to record an Extended Absence Greeting.

Clearing the Message Icon

Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message

icon after you have checked your voice and text messages.

To clear the icon from the display screen:

1. Select Menu > Messaging > Voicemail > Clear Icon.

2. Select Clear All or Clear Icon and press .

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Voicemail Menu Key

Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use

your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The

following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure.

Listen

Envelope Information

Advance 8 Seconds

Replay

Rewind

Forward Message

Erase

Callback

Save

Options

Send a Message

Personal Options

Notification Options

Phone Notification

Numeric Paging to a Phone

Return to Personal Options Menu

Administrative Options

Skip Passcode

Autoplay

Message Date & Time On/Off

Change Passcode

Group Distribution List

Return to Personal Options Menu

Greetings

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Personal Greetings

Name Announcement

Extended Absence Greeting

Return to Personal Options Menu

Expert Mode (On/Off)

Place a Call

Disconnect

Using SMS Text Messaging

With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people's wireless

phone numbers to send instant text messages from your

phone to their messaging-ready phones – and they can send

messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will

automatically be displayed on your phone’s screen.

In addition, SMS Text Messaging includes a variety of preset

messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,”that make

composing messages fast and easy. You can also customize

your own preset messages (up to 160 characters) from your

phone or at

www.sprint.com.

Composing SMS Text Messages

To compose an SMS Text message:

1. Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Text Message

and select the entry method you prefer:



Mobile to use the keypad to enter the wireless phone

number of the person to whom you wish to send a

message.



Email to enter the recipient’s email address.

Sprint PCS Service

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

From Contacts to select a recipient from your internal

Contacts (Qualifying Contacts entries must contain a

wireless phone number or an email address.)



RecentList to select a recipient from your recent

messages.

2. Press to save the recipient. (To include additional

recipients, input a new phone number or email address.

You may include up to 25 recipients per message.)

3. Press Next(left softkey ) when you have finished

selecting/entering recipients, and compose a message

or use the preset messages or smileys (emoticons) and

press .



To type a message, use your keypad to enter your

message. Use the right softkey to select a character

input mode. (See “Entering Text”on page 35.)



To use a preset message or a smiley, press the right

softkey, select Preset messages or Smileys, and then

highlight your desired message or emoticon and

press .

Note: For more information about using and managing preset messages,

see “Managing Preset Messages”on page 55.

4. Scroll to Priority and press your navigation key right or

left to set the message priority (Normal or Urgent).

5. If you wish to change your callback number, scroll to it

and press , then select None, My Phone Number, or

Other, and press . (If you select Other, enter the

desired number and press .)

6. Press Send (left softkey ) to send the message.

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Accessing SMS Text Messages

To read an SMS Text message:



When you receive a text message, it will automatically

appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your

navigation key to scroll down and view the entire

message.

To reply to an SMS Text message:

1. While the message is open, select Reply (left softkey).

2. Compose your reply or use the preset messages or icons.



To type a message, use your keypad to enter your

message. Use the right softkey to select a character

input mode. (See “Entering Text”on page 35.)



To use a preset message or a smiley, press the right

softkey, select Preset messages or Smileys, highlight

your desired message or emoticon, and press .

3. Scroll to Priority and press your navigation key right or

left to set the message priority (Normal or Urgent).

4. If you wish to change your callback number, scroll to it

and press , select None, My Phone Number, or Other,

and press . (If you select Other, enter the desired

number and press .)

5. Press Send (left softkey ) to send the message.

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Using Preset Messages

Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends,

family, and coworkers easier than ever.

To add or edit preset messages:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Messaging > Preset Messages >

<Add New>.

– or –

Highlight a message you wish to edit and press ,

select Edit or Delete.

2. Enter your new message or changes and press .

(See “Entering Text”on page 35.)

Note: You may also add or edit preset messages in the “My Online Tools”

area at www.sprint.com.

Using SMS Voice Messaging

In addition to sending and receiving SMS Text messages, your

phone is enabled with SMS Voice Messaging. With SMS Voice

Messaging, you can quickly and easily send a voice message to

other SMS-enabled phones or working email addresses

without making a phone call. Just record a message and send

it directly to the recipient’s phone messaging inbox.

Activating SMS Voice Messaging

To use SMS Voice Messaging capabilities, you will first need to

Voice messages will be automatically downloaded to your

phone.

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To activate SMS Voice Messaging:

1. When you turn on your phone, you will be prompted to

2. Select Ye s. (When activation is complete, an activation

confirmation screen appears).

Note: If you select No during step 2 above, you will see an alert message. If

you select No after reading the message, incoming SMS Voice messages will

not be downloaded to your phone.

Playing an SMS Voice Message

To play an SMS Voice message from the main menu:

1. Select Menu > Messaging > Voice SMS. ( indicates an

unplayed message.)

2. Select the message you want to play.

3. Press to play the message. (To display the message

options, press Options [right softkey].)

Composing SMS Voice Messages

To compose an SMS Voice message:

1. Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Voice SMS.

2. Select Mobile, Email, From Contacts, or Recent List to enter

a recipient’s wireless phone number or email address

directly.

3. Select From Contacts.

4. Select your desired list and press to select the

recipient.

5. Press Next(left softkey) when you have finished

selecting and entering recipients.

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6. Start recording after the beep. (You can record up to

two minutes.)

7. To finish recording, press Done (left softkey).

8. Press Send (left softkey) to send the voice message.

Accessing SMS Voice Messages

To play an SMS Voice message:



When you receive a voice message, a pop-up notification

will automatically appear on your phone’s main display

screen. Select Ye s to access the SMS Voice Message.

To reply to an SMS Voice message:

1. From the SMS Voice inbox, press Reply (left softkey).

2. Record your reply, then press Send (left softkey).

Using Caller ID

Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering

the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If

you do not want your number displayed when you make a call,

just follow these easy steps.

To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific

outgoing call:

1. Press

2. Enter the number you want to call.

3. Press

To permanently block your number, call Sprint Customer

Service.

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Responding to Call Waiting

When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls

by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that

another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone

number (if it is available and you are in digital mode).

To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:



Press . (This puts the first caller on hold and

answers the second call.)

To switch back to the first caller:



Press again.

Tip: For those calls where you don’t want to be interrupted, you can

temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing

7 0 before placing your call.

Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the call.

Sprint PCS Service

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Making a Three-Way Call

With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the

same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates

will be charged for each of the two calls.

To make a Three-Way Call:

1. Enter a number you wish to call and press .

2. Once you have established the connection, enter the

second number you wish to call and press . (This

puts the first caller on hold and dials the second

number.)

3. When you’re connected to the second party, press

again to begin your three-way call.

If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you

and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the

call and are the first to hang up, all other callers are

disconnected.

Note: Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling are not available while roaming

off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.

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Using Call Forwarding

Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to

another phone number – even when your phone is turned off.

You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call

Forwarding is activated.

To activate Call Forwarding:

1. Press

2. Enter the area code and phone number to which your

future calls should be forwarded.

3. Press . (You will see a message and hear a tone to

confirm the activation of Call Forwarding.)

To deactivate Call Forwarding:

1. Press

2. Press . (You will see a message and hear a tone to

confirm the deactivation.)

Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded.

Sprint PCS Service

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Section 3B

Sprint PCS® Voice Command

In This Section

 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command (page 159)

 Creating Your Own Address Book (page 160)

 Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command (page 161)

 Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS

Voice Command (page 162)

With Sprint PCS Voice Command, reaching your friends,

family, and coworkers has never been easier – especially

when you’re on the go.You can even listen to Web-based

information, such as news, weather, and sports. Your voice

does it all with Sprint PCS Voice Command.

This section outlines the Sprint PCS Voice Command service.

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Getting Started With Sprint PCS

Voice Command

With Sprint PCS Voice Command:



You can store all your contacts’phone numbers, so you can

simply say the name of the person you want to call.



There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize

voicemail passwords, or try to dial while you’re driving.



You can call anyone in your address book – even if you

don’t remember their phone number.



You don’t need to worry about losing your contacts or

address book. This advanced service is network-based, so

if you switch or happen to lose your phone, you won’t lose

your contacts or address book.

It’s Easy to Get Started

There are two easy ways to sign up for Sprint PCS Voice

Command:



Just dial from your phone to contact

Sprint Customer Service and sign up.

There is a monthly charge for Sprint PCS Voice Command.

Voice Command

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Creating Your Own Address Book

You can program up to 500 names into your personal address

book, with each name having up to five phone numbers.

That’s 2500 phone numbers, and with the advanced

technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can have

instant access to all of them.

There are four ways to update your address book:



On the Web. Go to www.talk.sprintpcs.c om and sign on with

your phone number and password to access a fully

functional Web-based address book to create and update

your contacts.



Use an Existing Address Book. Automatically merge address

books from desktop software applications with Sprint

Sync

Services for no additional charge. Simply click on the

“Click to synchronize”button within your Sprint PCS Voice

Command personal address book at

www.talk.sprintpcs.com.



Use Voice Recordings. Simply dial and say, “Add

name.”You will then be asked to say the name and

number you want to add to your personal address book.

Your address book can store up to 20 voice recorded names

at once.



Call Sprint 411. If you don’t have a computer or Internet

access handy, you can have Sprint 411 look up phone

numbers for you and automatically add them to your

address book. Just dial and say “Call operator”

and we’ll add two names and all the numbers associated

with those names to your address book for our standard

directory assistance charge.

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Making a CallWith Sprint PCS

Voice Command

To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command:

1. Press and you’ll hear the “Ready”prompt.

2. After the “Ready”prompt, simply say, in a natural voice,

“Call”and the name of the person or the number you’d

like to call. (For example, you can say, “Call Jane Smith at

work,”“Call John Baker on the mobile phone,”“Call 555-

1234,”or “Call Bob Miller.”)

3. Your request will be repeated and you will be asked to

verify. Say “Yes”to call the number or person. (The

number will automatically be dialed.) Say “No”if you

wish to cancel.

Tip: Keep in mind that Sprint PCS Voice Command recognizes not only your

voice, but any voice, so that others can experience the same convenience if

they use your phone.

For more helpful hints on Sprint PCS Voice Command, including a

list of recognized commands and an interactive tutorial, visit

w.talk.sprintpcs.com

Voice Command

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Accessing Information Using

Sprint PCS Voice Command

To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command:

1. Press .

2. Say “Call the Web”and choose from a listing of

information categories like news, weather, and sports.

– or –

Simply say “Call news room,”“Call the weather,”“Call

Sports Central,”etc.

Note: Sprint PCS Voice Command is not available while roaming off the

Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.

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Safety and Warranty

Information

Section 4

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Section 4A

Important Safety Information

In This Section

 General Precautions (page 165)

 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone (page 165)

 Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 168)

 Caring for the Battery (page 169)

 Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 170)

 Owner’s Record (page 172)

 Phone Guide Proprietary Notice (page 172)

This phone guide contains important operational and safety

information that will help you safely use your phone. Failure

to read and follow the information provided in this phone

guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property

damage.

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General Precautions

There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and

maintaining safe, satisfactory service.



Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully extended, and over your

shoulder.



Try not to hold, bend, or twist the phone’s antenna.



Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.



Speak directly into the mouthpiece.



Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If

your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove

the battery.



Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment

and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on it.



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.

Note: For the best care of your phone, only Sprint authorized personnel should service

your phone and accessories. Failure to do so may be dangerous and void your warranty.

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to

Your Phone

Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls

Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee

connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon

any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical

emergencies). Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular networks

or when certain network services and/or mobile phone features are in use.

Check with your local service provider for details.

Important Safety Information

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Using Your Phone While Driving

Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a

hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to

specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first.

Tip: Purchase an optional hands-free accessory at your local Sprint Store, or call

the Sprint PCS Accessory Hotline

at 1-800-974-2221 or by dialing # 2 2 2 on your

phone.

Following Safety Guidelines

To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special

regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is

forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger.

Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF)

signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately

shielded electronic equipment.

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded

electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor

vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their representative to determine

if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals. Also

check with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been

added to your vehicle.

Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as

pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded

from external RF signals.

Note: Always turn off the phone in health-care facilities and request permission before

using the phone near medical equipment.

Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying

Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible

interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to

use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of

interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is

in the air.

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Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a

blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should

be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to

set off explosives.

Turn your phone off when you’re in any area that has a potentially explosive

atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone and accessories could generate

sparks. Sparks can cause an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or

even death. These areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. They

include:



Fueling areas such as gas stations.



Below deck on boats.



Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.



Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust,

or metal powders.



Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your

vehicle’s engine.

Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, flammable liquid, or explosives in the

compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.

Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone

Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could

hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase

your Sprint PCS Invoice.

Important Safety Information

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168 Section 4A: Important Safety Information

Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid

Device

Your Sprint Nextel phone has been tested for hearing aid device

compatibility. When some wireless phones are used near some hearing

devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing,

humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than

others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of

interference they generate.

The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their

mobile phones, to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be

compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated.

Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box.

Your Fusic™ by LG has an M4 rating and T4 rating.

These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the level of

immunity of your hearing device and degree of your hearing loss. If your

hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be

able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your

hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.

M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to

generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not

labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.

T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be

more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch”or “Telephone

Switch”) than unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.

(Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)

The more immune your hearing aid device is, the less likely you are to

experience interference noise from your wireless phone. Hearing aid

devices should have ratings similar to phones. Ask your hearing healthcare

professional for the rating of your hearing aid. Add the rating of your

hearing aid and your phone to determine probable usability:



Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers best use.



Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use.



Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable.

Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will have a

combined rating of six for “best use.” This is synonymous for T ratings.

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Sprint Nextel further suggests you experiment with multiple phones (even

those not labeled M3/T3 or M4/T4) while in the store to find the one that

works best with your hearing aid device. Should you experience

interference or find the quality of service unsatisfactory after purchasing

your phone, promptly return it to the store within 30 days of purchase. With

the Sprint 30-day Risk-Free Guarantee, you may return the phone within 30

days of purchase for a full refund.

Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience

With Your Fusic™

One way to minimize interference is to set the phone's Display and Keypad

backlight settings to ensure the minimum time interval.

To ensure the minimum interference for your Main Display's backlight,

follow these steps:

1. Select

Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Display.

2. Scroll and select the minimum time interval setting (15 Seconds).

To ensure the minimum interference for the Keypad backlight, follow

these steps:

1. Select

Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Keypad.

2. Scroll and select the minimum time interval setting (8 seconds).

Caring for the Battery

Protecting Your Battery

The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s

performance.



Recently there have been some public reports of wireless phone

batteries overheating, catching fire or exploding. It appears that many,

if not all, of these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive,

aftermarket-brand batteries with unknown or questionable

manufacturing standards. Sprint is not aware of similar problems with

Sprint PCS® phones resulting from the proper use of batteries and

accessories approved by Sprint or the manufacturer of your phone. Use

only Sprint- or manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories found

at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s manufacturer, or call 1-866-

343-1114 to order. They’re also available at w

ww.sprint.com— click the

Wirelesslink under Personal, and then click Accessories.

Important Safety Information

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Buying the right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure they’re

genuine and safe.



In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that

range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).



Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity

areas, such as the bathroom.



Never dispose of the battery by incineration.



Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.



Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.



The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period

of time.



It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable

performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs

replacing.



Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of

time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:

Less than one month:

-4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)

More than one month:

-4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)

Disposal of Lithium Polymer Batteries

Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Polymer battery as you can be

burned.

For safe disposal options of your Lithium Polymer batteries, contact your

nearest Sprint authorized service center.

Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas,

the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy

Understanding How Your Phone Operates

Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned

on, it receives and transmits Radio Frequency (RF) signals. When you use

your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This

power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.

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Knowing Radio Frequency Safety

The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described

below.

In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and

the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s

1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF

signals. More than 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from

universities, government health agencies and industries developed this

updated standard after reviewing the available body of research. In 1993,

the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated

standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard

consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published

by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).

Body-Worn Operation

To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a

handset on your body, use the Sprint supplied or approved carrying case,

holster or other body-worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn

accessory, ensure the antenna is at least 7/16 inch (1.5 centimeters) from

your body when transmitting. Use of non-Sprint approved accessories may

violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.

For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC Web site at

ww.fcc.gov.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for Wireless Phones

The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy

absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset.

The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring

and calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone

emits. All phone models are tested at their highest value in strict laboratory

settings. But when in operation, the SAR of a phone can be substantially

less than the level reported to the FCC. This is because of a variety of factors

including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone design and other

factors. What is important to remember is that each phone meets strict

federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent a variation in safety.

All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a

substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR values

between different model phones do not mean variations in safety. SAR

values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for

use by the public.

Important Safety Information

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172 Section 4A: Important Safety Information

The highest reported SAR values of the Fusic™ are:

CDMA mode (Part 22):

Head:

0.606

W/kg; Body-worn:

0.249

W/kg

PCS mode (Part 24):

Head: 1.340W/kg; Body-worn: 0.317W/kg

FCC Radiofrequency Emission

This phone meets the FCC Radiofrequency Emission Guidelines.

FCC ID number:

BEJLX550. More information on the phone’s SAR can be

found from the following FCC Web site: h

ttp://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid.

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.

Model:

Fusic™ by LG®

Serial No.:

Phone Guide Proprietary Notice

CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or

more of the following patents:

4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797

5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501

5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239

5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338

5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569

5,490,165 5,511,073

T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat.

5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents

pending.

Phone Guide template version 5A (September 2005)

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Section 4B: Warranty 173

Section 4B

Manufacturer’s Warranty

In This Section

 Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 174)

Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable,

worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with

your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s

warranty in this section.

For information regarding the terms and conditions of

service for your phone, please visit

http://www.sprintpcs.com/common/popups/popLegalTerms

Privacy.html or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-

4PCS .

Warranty

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174 Section 4B: Warranty

Manufacturer’s Warranty

1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:

LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its

enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and

workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:

(1) The limited warranty for the unit and enclosed accessories shall be a

period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. The remaining

warranty period for the unit being repaired or replaced shall be

determined by presentation of the original sales receipt for the purchase

of the unit.

(2) The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the

product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent

purchaser / end user.

(3) The limited warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the

product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U.S., including

Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories, and all Canadian Provinces.

(4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of major defects at

the time of shipment and, therefore, shall not be covered under these

limited warranty terms.

(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information

satisfactory to LG to prove the date of purchase or exchange.

(6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the

Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping

the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under

this limited warranty.

2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

(1) Defects or damage resulting from use of the product in other than its

normal and customary manner.

(2) Defect or damage from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper

storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized

modifications, unauthorized connections, unauthorized repair, misuse,

neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts

which are not the fault of LG, including damage caused by shipping,

blown fuses, or spills of food or liquid.

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Section 4B: Warranty 175

(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in

material or workmanship.

(4) Alleged defects or malfunctions of the product if the Customer Service

Department at LG was not notified by the consumer during the

applicable limited warranty period.

(5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible.

(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied

either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including

but not limited to any implied warranty of marketability

merchantability or fitness for a particular use.

(7) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories.

(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are

scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.

(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.

(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.

(11) Consumables (such as fuses).

3. STATE LAW RIGHTS:

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF

THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LGE MobileComm USA Inc. SHALL NOT BE

LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS

OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF

THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF

ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED

WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS

PRODUCT.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or

consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty

lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty

gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which

vary from state to state.

Warranty

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176 Section 4B: Warranty

4. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:

To obtain warranty service, please call the following telephone number

from anywhere in the continental United States:

LG Electronics Service

201 James Record Road

Huntsville, AL 35824

Tel. 1-800-793-8896 Email: h

ttp://us.lgservice.com

Please call or write for the location of the LGE authorized service center

nearest you and the procedures for obtaining warranty claims.

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Index 177

Index

Airplane Mode 56

Alarm Clock 96

Answering Calls 26

Battery 19-21

Capacity 19

Charging 21

Installing 20

Bluetooth 130-137

Bluetooth Profiles 134

Bluetooth Settings Menu

132

Pairing Bluetooth Devices

136

Turning Bluetooth On and

Off 131

Calculator 98

Calendar 93-96

Call Forwarding 157

Call History 76-81

Erasing 81

Making a Call From 79

Prepending a Phone

Number 80

Saving a Phone Number

From 79

Call Waiting 155

Caller ID 154

Camera 114-129

Composing Melody 111

Contacts 82

Adding 83

Erasing 65

Finding 84

Dialing Options 25

Display Screen 14

Display Settings 46

Entering Text 35-39

ABC Mode 38

Emoticons 39

Numbers 39

Preset Messages 39

Selecting Mode 35

Symbols 39

T9 Text Input 36

EZ Tips 98

Key Functions 12

Location Settings 52

Lock Code

Changing 64

Locking Your Phone 63

Index

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178 Index

Making Calls 24

Menu iii

Messaging Settings 53

microSD Card 104-109

File Format Compatibility

109

Folders 108

Removing 105

Settings 107

USB Flash Drive 107

Using 105

Using the microSD

Adapter 106

Music Transmitter 113

Notepad 97

Phone (Illus.) 11

Phone Number

Displaying 24

Finding 31

Saving 31

Phone Setup Options 59

Plus (+) Code Dialing 33

Resetting Your Phone 67

Restricting Your Phone 66

Saving a Phone Number 31

Security 62-68

Security Menu 63

SMS Text Messaging

149-152

SMS Voice Messaging

152-154

Sound Settings 43

Special Numbers 65

Sprint Customer Service 6

Sprint PCS Service

Account Passwords 5

Operator Services 8

Setting Up 2-8

Storing Pictures 121

T9 Text Input 36

Taking Pictures 115-129

Camera Mode Options

117-119

Three-Way Call 156

Turning Your Phone On and

Off 18

Unlocking Your Phone 63

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Index 179

Videos 126-129

Recording 126-128

Settings and Info 129

Storing 129

Video Mode Options 128

Voice Command 158

Accessing Information

162

Creating Your Own

Address Book 160

Making a Call 161

Voice Memos 101-102

Voice Services 103

Voicemail

Menu Key 148

Options 144

Retrieving 143

Setting Up 4, 141

Warranty 174

Welcome i

World Clock 99

Index

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Notes

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