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Online User’s Guide
Dual-Band Tri Mode PCS Phone
Model SPH-A500
LMA500_080602_F1
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Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint ............................................................. 6 Introduction to this Online User’s Guide........................ 7 SECTION 1: Getting Started .............................................. 8 Setting Up Service................................................................................... 9 Getting Started With PCS Service.............................................................................. 10 Setting Up Your Voicemail..............
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Silent Mode ................................................................................................................ 31 Changing the Greeting.............................................................................................. 32 Changing the Backlight Time Length ..................................................................... 32 Changing the Display Screen.................................................................................... 33 Airplane Mode.................
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Saving a Phone Number From Call History ............................................................ 57 Prepending a Phone Number From Call History .................................................... 58 Erasing Call History................................................................................................... 58 Using the Internal Phone Book ........................................................... 59 Internal Phone Book Entry Options...............................................
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Erasing a Memo ........................................................................................................ 80 Erasing All Memos..................................................................................................... 81 SECTION 3: Using PCS Service Features ..................... 82 PCS Service Features: The Basics ..................................................... 83 Using Voicemail.......................................................................................
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Pictures..................................................................................................................... 104 Ringers ..................................................................................................................... 106 Screen Savers ........................................................................................................... 108 Games.............................................................................................................
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Welcome to Sprint print built the largest all-PCS nationwide network with advanced S multimedia services and clear calls, reaching more than 230 million people for clarity you can see and hear. We built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone, clear sound, private conversations and time-saving features. But with Sprint, you can do something even more far-reaching – simplify your life. Our advanced technology is designed to grow with your communications
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Introduction to this Online User’s Guide his Online User’s Guide introduces you to PCS Service and all the T features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Section 3: Using PCS Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout the guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service. The Table of Contents and
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Section 1 Getting Started Section 1 Getting Started 8
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1A Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With PCS Service Setting Up Voicemail Getting Help his section walks you through the basics of setting up service for T your PCS Phone, including unlocking and activating your phone, setting up your voicemail and how to contact Sprint for assistance with your PCS Service. Section 1: Getting Started 1A: Setting Up Service 9
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Getting Started With PCS Service Determine If Your Phone Is Already Activated If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint Store, it probably has been activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone. If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Start Here Guide included with your phone. Unlocking Your Phone Follow these steps to unlock your phone: 1. Press and hold for a few seconds to turn the phone on. 2. Highlight Unlock and press . 3. Enter your four-digit
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Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your PCS Phone is activated. To set up voicemail: 1. Press and hold . 2. Follow the system prompts to create your pass code, record your greeting, record your name announcement and choose whether to activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature that lets you pr
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PCS Customer Solutions Claire, your virtual service representative is also available to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visit her at www.sprintpcs.com by logging on and clicking on Claire’s Directory for Service Solutions. Receiving Automated Invoicing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you free access to invoicing information on your PCS Account. This information includes balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle and the amount of minutes used since your
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Section 2 Understanding Your Phone Section 2 Understanding Your Phone 13
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Section 2A Your PCS Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using the Battery and Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls our PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and Y expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. This section will guide you through the basics of your phone and you’ll be on yo
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Front View of Phone Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 2A: Your PCS Phone - The Basics 15
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1. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. 2. Headset Jack: (located in the upper back corner of the phone.) Allows you to plug in an optional headset for safe and convenient hands-free conversations. 3. Volume Up/Down Key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. They can also be used to scroll up or down to n
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13. Menu Icon Screen: The menu icon screen is only displayed when you have the phone in the “Camera” menu style. If you are in the “Nature” menu style, the regular menu items are displayed with various pictures. 14. Antenna: The antenna allows you to send and receive calls and information while using your phone. It should be fully extended for maximum signal strength. 15. LED Indicator: The LED is used to notify you of an incoming call or new voicemail. It also displays while charging the
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Viewing the Display Screen Main LCD This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your main LCD screen. displays your current signal strength.The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. means your phone cannot find a signal. tells you a call is in progress. indicates you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, or PCS Web Alert messages waiting. Press briefly to see a list of pending messages or press and hold to dial voicemail box. indicates that 3G functionality is active. indicates t
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External LCD: shows your current signal strength.The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. means your phone cannot find a signal. tells you a call is in progress. Time/Date is displayed. shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully discharged.) Icon is animated while charging. indicates you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, or PCS Web Alert messages waiting. indicates that an alarm is set on your phone. indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1
