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Introduction This Phone User 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: Using 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.
ANT TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR MINUTES T ’ S EASY TO CHECK RIGHT FROM YOUR PHONE Shift Shift You’ll hear a summary of your service plan minutes and the minutes remaining in your current billing cycle, along with your phone’s individual usage if you’re on a shared plan.
Your Phone’s Menu The following table outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about using your phone’s menus, see “Navigating Through Phone Menus”on page 24. 1: Call History 1: Outgoing 2: Incoming 3: Missed 4: Erase History 1: Outgoing 3: Missed 2: Contacts 1: Find/Add Entry...
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6: Chat & Dating 7: Voicemail 1: Call Voicemail 3: Details 4: Web 5: My Content 1: Games 1: Get New 2: Ringers 1: Get New 3: Screen Savers 1: Get New 4: Applications 1: Get New 5: IM & Email 1: Get New 6: Call Tones 7: Dynamic 1-10 (if applicable)
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...
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.
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: From standby mode, press and hold Follow the system prompts to:...
See “Setting Up Your Voicemail”on page 4 for more information on your voicemail password. Sprint PCS Vision Password With your SCP-7000 by Sanyo, you will be assigned a Sprint PCS Vision user name and password. For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to www.sprint.com...
Getting Help Visit www.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.
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Receiving Automated Billing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you access to billing 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.
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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 Section 1A: Setting Up Service...
Phone Basics In This Section FrontView of Your Phone (page 11) Viewing the Display Screen (page 15) Features of Your Phone (page 17) Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 19) Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 20) Navigating Through Phone Menus (page 24) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 25) Changing the Faceplate (page 26) Making and Answering Calls (page 27)
Key Functions Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. Signal Strength Indicator represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. Main LCD (display) displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, the signal and battery strength, etc.
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Charger Jack connects the phone to the Standardized AC Travel Charger (included). Keypad lets you enter numbers, letters, and characters, and navigate within menus. Press and hold keys 2–9 for speed dialing. SPEAKER Key lets you place or receive calls in speakerphone mode.
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Sub LCD lets you monitor the phone’s status and see who’s calling without opening the phone. LED Indicator shows your phone’s connection status at a glance. Antenna delivers the best reception when fully extended. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations (for monaural headset only).
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: Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings >...
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indicates Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint PCS Ready Link connection is disabled. indicates you are “roaming”off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. indicates you have new messages. indicates battery charge level (icon shown is full). The more black you see, the more power you have left (icon is animated while charging).
(For more information, see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 91.) Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The SCP-7000 by Sanyo is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The...
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Sprint PCS Mail (page 193), SMS Text Messaging (page 171), and SMS Voice Messaging (page 180) provide quick and convenient messaging capabilities. Sprint PCS® Voice Command lets you dial phone numbers by speaking someone’s name or the digits of their phone number (page 212).
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press Once your phone is on, it may display “Looking for service...,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode –...
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.
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Installing the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery: Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone and gently press down. Place the battery cover into the position as indicated in the diagram, and then slide it until you hear it snap into place. Removing the Battery WARNING Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as...
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Charging the Battery Your phone’s Li-Ion 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.
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Using the Charger To use the travel charger provided with your phone: Plug the travel charger into a wall outlet. Plug the other end of the travel charger into the accessories connector at the bottom of your phone (with the battery installed). Charging when your phone is turned on: The battery icon appears as follows while charging.
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.
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 >...
Changing the Faceplate Removing and Installing the Faceplate To remove, press the faceplate release latch while lifting the faceplate up and forward. To install, insert the faceplate tabs into the openings on the phone and press down firmly until the faceplate snaps into place.
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, press you’re on your way to clear calls. To make a call using your keypad: Make sure your phone is on.
To place a call with the flip closed: Make sure your phone is on. Press and hold Follow the system prompts. (The call will be made in speakerphone mode, unless you have a headset attached to the phone.) Redial to redial the last number you called. Voice Dial to use the Voice Dial function.
Find to display Contacts list entries that end with the digits you entered. (See “Finding a Phone Number”on page 38.) Hard Pause to insert a hard pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”on page 38.) 2-Sec. Pause to insert a two-second pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”on page 38.) Hyphen to insert a hyphen.
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– or – Open the phone to use the earpiece. Note: If the setting for Open Flip is set to “No Action,”opening the phone will not answer the call. Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: The phone rings and/or vibrates.
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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.
Ending a Call To disconnect a call when you are finished: Close the phone or press Note: If the setting for Close Flip is not set to “End Call,”closing the phone will not end the call. (See “Setting the Open/Close Flip Option”on page 74.) Tip: Time/Date is displayed when you press...
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Changing the Ringer Volume To change the ringer volume, press the Side Volume key when the phone is open and in standby mode. Note: To change the ringer volume from the main menu, see “Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings”on page 55. Adjusting Volume During a Conversation When you need to adjust the receiver volume during a conversation, use the Side Volume key, or press the navigation...
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: Press View (left softkey), highlight the entry and press . (To dial the phone number, press To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode: Select Highlight the entry you wish to view and press...
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To exit Emergency mode: Press to end a 911 call. Select Options (right softkey) to display the options menu. Highlight Exit Emergency and press Note: When you are in Emergency mode, you can exit only from the options menu. To select Emergency mode options: Press to end a 911 call.
In-Call Options Selecting Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of features you may use during the course of a call. To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and press through the Options menu: Flash or Flash:Speaker to answer an incoming Call Waiting call or to connect a third party during Three-Way Calling.
End-of-Call Options To display the following options, press Options(right softkey) within 10 seconds after disconnecting a call. To select an option, highlight it and press Call Again to dial the phone number. Call:Speaker On to dial the phone number in speakerphone mode.
Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: Enter the last four or more digits of the number in standby mode. (The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes.) Select Options (right softkey) >...
To dial or save phone numbers with pauses: Enter the phone number. Select Options (right softkey) and select either Hard Pause or 2-Sec. Pause. (Hard pauses are displayed as an “H”and two-second pauses as a “T.”) Enter additional numbers. Press to dial the number.
Dialing From the Contacts List To dial directly from a Contacts entry: Select Shortcut: Press the navigation key right to list entries. Highlight the entry you want to call and press dial the entry’s default phone number. – or – To dial another number from the entry, highlight the name and press wish to call and press...
The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Connecting...”. To use speed dial for Sprint PCS Ready Link calls: From standby mode, press the appropriate key and then press Sprint PCS Ready Link Entries”on page 157.) The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “R-Link calling...”...
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To place a call using Ph.Book Match Abbreviated Dialing: Enter the last three to six digits of a contact’s phone number. Press your Contacts list, the Abbrev. Dial list is displayed. Select the name you want to call from the list, and then press Note: When Ph.Book Match is set to Enable and your desired...
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 Picture Mail and SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press Mode (right softkey) to change the character input...
Select Language to select the language (English or Spanish). Erase All to erase all text (if applicable). Paste to paste copied or cut text (if applicable). SelectText to select stored text for copying or cutting. Add Word to store words that you use frequently. (See page 45.) Tip: When entering text, press...
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To accept a word and insert a space, press Tip: In order to insert a space by pressing above, the Auto-Space setting must be on. (See “Setting Text Entry Options”on page 75.) 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.
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Customizing the T9 Settings To customize the T9 Settings: Select Select your desired option and press Predict.Txt Mode to allow T9 text input to recognize words you have added to the T9 database. Word Choice List to display the word choice list. Show aft enter to select when (after one to three digits) to display the word choice list.
Entering Characters Using Alphabet Mode To enter characters using Alphabet mode (multi-tap text entry): Select the Alphabet mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 43.) Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,” press twice, and then press...
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In Spanish mode, characters scroll in the following order: . , @ 1 ¿ ? ¡ ! A Á B C 2 D E É F 3 G H I Í 4 J K L 5 M N Ñ O Ó 6 P Q R S 7 PQRS T U Ú...
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Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys and Preset Messages To enter numbers: Select the NUMBER mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 43). To enter symbols: Select the SYMBOL mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode”on page 43.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings (page 51) Display Settings (page 58) Location Settings (page 64) Messaging Settings (page 65) Airplane Mode (page 69) TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service (page 70) Phone Setup Options (page 72) Wireless Backup (page 78) Using the available menu options, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.
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. Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music. Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others.
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Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Select Press through the available ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option. Press – or – Select My Content and scroll through the list of downloaded ringers.
Selecting Ringer Types for Voicemail or Calendar/Alarm To select a ringer type for voicemail or calendar/alarm: Select > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type> Voicemail or Calendar/Alarm. Press , and then use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.
Using Voice Prompt This feature allows you to hear voice prompts at Voice Memo, Screen Call setting, etc. (default setting is off). To enable or disable voice prompt: Select Select On or Off. Tip: When ringer volume is set to “Silence All,”voice prompts cannot be heard.
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. To adjust the ringer and key volume: Select > Settings > Sounds > Ringer/Key Vol. Select Ringer Volume, Calendar/Alarm, Start-up/Pw-off, or Key Beep.
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 there are incoming or missed Sprint PCS Ready Link calls. To set alerts: Select Select your desired option and press Service sets an alert to notify you of network services parameter changes.
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 flip open, press the Side Volume key ( down repeatedly until “Silence All”appears.
Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to 15 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: Select Enter a custom greeting using your keypad and press...
To change the Keypad backlight setting: Select Key after step 1 of “To change the Main LCD or Sub LCD backlight setting:”on the previous page. Select Always Off or a preset length of time. Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
Changing the Display for Area Name This feature enables you to show the state of the phone number you are calling or are called from when the number is not registered in your Contacts list. For example, a call to or from 213-555-5555 will display “California.”...
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your phone allows you to choose how the main menu items are displayed on your display screen. To select the display’s menu style: Select > Settings > Display > Main Menu. Select Grid View or ListView. Grid View to view each main menu item as an animated single-screen icon.
Changing the Text Font Size This setting allows you to adjust the display appearance when entering text (for example, when writing a message or when adding a Contacts entry) or when viewing a message. To change the text input font: Select Select View or Input.
Setting Return to Standby Mode This feature allows you to select the way to return to standby mode. To set this feature: Select > Settings > Display > Return to Idle. A message appears. Press OK (left softkey) to continue. Select Automatically or End Key.
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.
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 messages. (For more information, see “Using SMS Text Messaging”on page 171, “Accessing Messaging”on page 193, and “Using SMS Voice Messaging”on page 180.) Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to...
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Managing Preset Messages Your phone is loaded with 20 preset messages, in English and in Spanish, 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. To edit a preset message: Select (The list of preset messages is displayed.)
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Setting a Callback Number With this feature, you can notify your recipients of your callback number with a text message. To set the callback number: Select > Settings > Messaging > Text > Send Callback#. Select an option from the following and press None to send no callback number.
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Setting Drafts Alert Drafts Alert gives you a reminder when you have unsent messages waiting in the drafts folder. To set Drafts Alert: Select Select On. Setting the Speakerphone for SMS Voice Messaging You can set the speakerphone on or off for SMS Voice messaging.
Setting an Alert Notification for SMS Voice Messaging SMS Voice Messaging uses your phone’s data services. You can set your phone to play an alert to let you know you are connecting to data services each time you access an SMS Voice message.
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service ATTY(also known as a TDD or TextTelephone) 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.
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To turn TTY Mode on or off: > Settings > Others > TTY. Select (An informational message is displayed.) Press or OK (left softkey) to continue. Select Enable to turn TTY mode On. – or – Select Disable to turn TTY mode Off. Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon.
Phone Setup Options Shortcut (My Favorites) 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: Press the navigation key left.
Auto-Answer Mode You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit or a headset. To set Auto-Answer mode: Select > Settings > Others > Auto Answer. Select an option and press Car Kit/Headset to answer calls automatically when the phone is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately).
Setting the Current Time To set the current time when you are roaming in an area with no digital network: Select Set the current time and date and press Note: This feature is available only when you are in an area with no digital network available.
Setting Any Key Answer This feature allows you to answer incoming calls by pressing any key (except To turn any key answer on or off: > Settings > Others > Any Key Answer. Select Select On or Off . Setting the Side Key Guard This feature enables you to lock the side keys while the flip is closed.
Recent Access to display the three most recently used input mode menu items from the top of the list when this setting is set to on. T9 Settings to customize the T9 settings (see page 46). Add Word to store words that you use frequently (see page 45).
Setting Headset Mode This feature allows you hands-free phone use. Set the headset mode to Voice Call or Ready Link and press the Turbo Button (the operation button) on the headset to activate useful functions such as making calls, receiving calls, or switching to the Voice Command feature.
Wireless Backup This feature 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. Note: To use the Wireless Backup service, you are required to activate the service from your phone.
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To deactivate the Wireless Backup service: Select > Settings > Wireless Backup. Select Unsubscribe. (A message will be displayed.) Follow the onscreen instructions to unsubscribe from the Wireless Backup service. Note: You can unsubscribe from the Wireless Backup service only through the Sprint Web site.
Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu (page 81) Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature (page 81) Restricting Calls (page 83) Using Special Numbers (page 84) Erasing Contacts (page 85) Erasing My Content (page 85) Resetting Your Phone (page 86) Resetting and Locking Your Phone Through SMS (page 86) Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision (page 88) Using the Parental Control Feature (page 89)
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: Select > Settings > Security. 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 phone number or try...
Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: From standby mode, select Unlock (right softkey). Enter your lock code. Lock Services With this feature, you can choose to restrict access to Sprint PCS Vision services, incoming and outgoing voice calls, and Sprint PCS Ready Link calls. To activate lock services: From the Security menu, select Others >...
Restricting Calls There may be occasions when you want to limit the numbers your phone can call or from which it can receive calls. You can use the Restrict Calls setting to do just that. (The Restrict Calls setting does not apply to 911 or Sprint Customer Service.) To restrict calls: Select >...
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 three special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both directories).
Erasing Contacts You can quickly and easily erase all the entries in your Contacts. To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts: Select > Settings > Security, and then enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase Ph.
Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Contacts, Call History, Calendar, and Messaging are not affected. To reset your phone: Select code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Reset Phone. Press OK (left softkey) to continue.
Note: To send a message from mailer software, input your 10-digit wireless phone number followed by “@messaging.sprintpcs.com.” To activate this feature, the following presetting is required: Select > Settings > Security, and then enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Others >...
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint PCS Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Sprint PCS Vision services.
Using the Parental Control Feature This feature allows you to restrict outgoing and incoming calls, access to services such as Sprint PCS Vision and Sprint PCS Ready Link, as well as use the Edit Phone Book function. Most menu options for the Limit Use, Change Lock, and Lock Services menus in Parental Control are the same as the options for the Security menu.
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To add or replace a special number: Select Enter your lock code to display the Parental Control menu. Select Special #s. Select a field for your entry and press Enter the number and press To edit Contacts: You can also edit Contacts from the Parental Control menu while any Limit Use feature (except Allow All) is enabled.
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.Your new dual-band/ tri-mode SCP-7000 by Sanyo works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows you to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks.
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 ( roaming on a digital system, the roaming icon will be displayed along with the text –...
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Roaming on Analog Networks When you roam on analog networks, you will experience quality similar to that provided by other analog carriers today. Although some features, such as Sprint PCS Vision and Sprint PCS Voice Command, will be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access voicemail.
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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.
SettingYour Phone’s Roam Mode Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your dual-band/ tri-mode phone to control your roaming experience. To set your phone’s roam mode: Select >...
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.
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To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: Press . (A message will be displayed notifying you that roaming charges will apply.) Press to proceed while the pop-up message is displayed. – or – Press any key to erase the pop-up message, press Options (right softkey), and then select Answer or Answer:Speaker.
Using Data Roam Guard You can set your phone to alert you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and try to use data services such as messaging. To set the conditions for Data Roam Guard pop-up notification: Select Select Always Ask if you want a pop-up notification to appear when you try using data services in a roaming...
Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History (page 100) Call History Options (page 101) Making a Call From Call History (page 102) Saving a Phone Number From Call History (page 103) Prepending a Phone Number From Call History (page 104) Erasing Call History (page 104) The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, outgoing calls, and missed calls.This section guides you through accessing...
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 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.
Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press 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).
Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: Select Incoming, or Missed. Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press – or – Press Options (right softkey) and then select Call or Call: Speaker On.
Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your phone can store up to 500 phone numbers in up to 300 Contacts entries. (An entry may contain up to seven numbers.) Each entry’s name can contain 16 characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Select >...
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: Select a Call History entry and select Options (right softkey).
Using Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 106) Finding Contacts Entries (page 107) Contacts Entry Options (page 108) Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry (page 109) Editing a Contacts Entry (page 110) Erasing a Contacts Entry From the List (page 110) Assigning Speed Dial Numbers (page 111) Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry (page 112) Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry (page 113)
Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone can store up to 500 phone numbers in up to 300 Contacts entries. (An entry may contain up to seven numbers.) Each entry’s name can contain 16 characters. To add a new entry: Select –...
Finding Contacts Entries There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number, and by Sprint PCS Ready Link List. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find Contacts entries by name: Press the navigation key right.
Note: The Go to (left softkey) option is not displayed when Sprint PCS Ready Link mode is set to Disable (see page 140), or Sprint PCS Ready Link is locked (see page 82). Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: Select See “Using Speed Dialing”on page 40 for how to use speed dialing.
Prepend to alter a phone number by adding numbers to the beginning of the entry. (See “Prepending a Phone Number From Call History”on page 104.) Copy to Personal to copy the phone number to your Ready Link Personal List (appears only when Sprint PCS Ready Link mode is set to Enable and the number does not match any stored entry in your Personal List).
Editing a Contacts Entry To make changes to an entry: Press the navigation key right. Scroll to the entry you wish to edit and press Select a phone number, and then press Options (right softkey) > Edit. – or – Select an email address or Web address and press Edit (right softkey).
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers With this feature you can dial Contacts directory entries with one keypress for locations 2–9. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using Speed Dialing”on page 40. To assign a speed dial number : Select >...
Assigning an Image to a Contacts Entry You can assign an image to a Contacts entry. The image is displayed when the entry calls you. To assign an image for an entry: Press the navigation key right. Select the Contacts entry for which you want to assign the image and press Press Options (right softkey) >...
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 51.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Press the navigation key right.
Secret Contacts Entries You can hide an entry’s phone number(s) and require your lock code to edit the entry by making it secret. The entry name is still displayed, but the entry’s phone numbers are replaced with “<Secret>”. To make an entry secret: Press the navigation key right.
Dialing Sprint PCS Services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint PCS services. To dial a service from your Contacts: > Contacts > Services. Select Select Cust Service, Dir Assistance, Account Info, Sprint Operator, or Voice Command. Press –...
Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools In This Section Using Your Phone’s Calendar (page 117) Using the Call Alarm Feature (page 121) Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock (page 124) Using Your Phone’s Tools (page 125) Personal Information Management (page 128) Your phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle.
Using Your Phone’s Calendar Displaying Your Calendar To display your calendar: Select > Calendar. Tip: The current day is framed by a rectangle. In a no-service area or an analog service area, it’s necessary to set the actual time and date to use the Calendar function. Set the currentTime/Date by using numeric keys and/or the navigation key (Right/Left: move cursor, Up/Down: change value).
Alarm Time to edit the alarm time (number of hours or minutes before the event starts). The default alarm time is 10 minutes before an event. Repeat to set the event’s repeating status. Select None, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly. Press Save (left softkey) to schedule the event.
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. Press , or press View (left softkey) to silence the alarm and see the unchecked event list. To respond to an event alert: Press or View (left softkey) to silence the alarm and...
Going to Your Desired Date To go to the Calendar menu for your desired date: Select Go to Date. Enter the date you wish to go to using the navigation key and/or the keypad, and press Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: Select events, and press...
Using the Call Alarm Feature Adding a Call Alarm to the Calendar You can set call alarms to notify you when you need to place a call. The call alarm will let you know when and to whom to place a scheduled call. You can set up to 15 call alarms. To add a call alarm to the calendar: Select >...
Call Alarm Menu When your phone is turned on and you have scheduled a call alarm, your phone alerts you and displays the name or phone number you wish to call. To respond to a call alarm: Select see the unchecked event list. Highlight the unchecked event and press call alarm details, or press Options (right softkey) for the following options.
Adding To Do List Items Your phone can store and manage up to 20 To Do List items. To add an item to your To Do List: Select > Calendar > Options (right softkey). Select To Do List > Options (right softkey) > Add Item. Enter the description (up to 14 characters) and press Select Priority to edit the To Do’s priority.
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock that has multiple alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: Select appear on the display.) Press Continue (left softkey) to continue. Select the box under the following items and press Alarm to set the alarm On/Off.
Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using the Stopwatch To start the stopwatch: Select > Tools > Stop Watch. Press Start (left softkey) to start the stopwatch. Press Stop (left softkey) to stop the stopwatch.
Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Select Enter numbers using your keypad. Press the appropriate navigation key to perform a calculation (Up for addition, Down for subtraction, Left for multiplication, Right for division). Press the left softkey to insert a decimal point.
Updating Your Phone Your SCP-7000 by Sanyo allows you to update its software version over the air. You will be notified if a new software version is available for your phone. You can also check whether an update is available through the Tools menu.
Personal Information Management Displaying Your User Address To display the phone’s current user address: Select Finding Icon Definitions To view an explanation of icons that appear on the display: Select Select the item for which you want to see the explanation and press Displaying Version Information To display the version number of the software, hardware, PRL...
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing (page 130) Managing Voice Memos (page 132) Setting Up Screen Call (page 135) 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 for using voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos.
Using Voice-Activated Dialing In addition to Sprint PCS Voice Command (see page 212), you can use a voice dial tag to automatically dial a phone number in your Contacts. (A voice dial tag is a command you record and use to place calls without using the keypad.) Your phone can store up to 30 voice dial tags.
Repeat the name after the beep. Enter or highlight the Voice Dial entry (name) in the Contacts list and press Select your desired phone number and press (The display shows “Voice Dial Recorded.”) Tip: Record voice dial tags in a quiet environment and without the aid of an accessory (for example, a headset or hands-free car kit).
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. Tip: If you haven’t signed up for the Sprint PCS Ready Link service and Sprint PCS Ready Link mode is set to Disable , or the Sprint PCS Ready Link service is locked, you can use the Ready Link/Memo Button ( standby mode.
To stop recording during a phone call: Press – or – Press to stop recording and disconnect the call. Recording also stops when the other party hangs up the call. Call recording is disabled while you are roaming in analog service areas. When the recording capacity is full, highlight an old memo and press Erase (left softkey).
Tip: To set the speakerphone mode to on or off, press Options (right softkey) > Speaker On/Off during step 2 on the page 133. Erasing Voice Memos To erase an individual voice memo: Select Play or Play:Speaker. – or – Press Play or Play:Speaker.
Setting Up Screen Call This feature enables you to screen incoming calls by using a recorded announcement, either one that is prerecorded or one that you record. You can also record the caller’s message into the Voice Memo list. Activating Screen Call To start Screen Call when you have incoming calls: When the phone rings or vibrates, press Options (right softkey) >...
Selecting an Announcement for Screen Call To select a Screen Call announcement: Select Announcement. Depending on your preference, select Pre-Recorded or Custom. Recording Your Name for a Prerecorded Announcement You can use a prerecorded announcement with or without your name. If you record your name, your phone adds your name to the prerecorded message to announce that you are not available to answer calls.
Recording a Customized Announcement To record an announcement: Select > Tools > Voice Services > Screen Call > Announcement. Select Custom and press Edit (right softkey). Select Record. When an announcement has already been recorded, select Yes to overwrite the existing recording. Press to start the first recording.
Erasing an Announcement To erase an announcement: Select Announcement. Select Pre-Recorded or Custom, and press Edit (right softkey). Select Erase Name to erase the name for a prerecorded announcement. – or – Select Erase to erase the message for a custom announcement.
Using Sprint PCS Ready Link In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Ready Link (page 140) Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call (page 143) Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts (page 150) Erasing Ready Link List Entries (page 155) Updating Your Sprint PCS Ready Link Lists (page 156) Managing Sprint PCS Ready Link Settings (page 157) Your Sprint PCS Ready Link-enabled phone gives you the...
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Ready Link Sprint PCS Ready Link allows you to enjoy quick, two-way, “walkie-talkie-style”communication with your friends, family, and coworkers. You can make one-to-one or one-to-many calls (up to five others on the same call) to any other Sprint PCS Ready Link user, anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Preparing Your Phone for Sprint PCS Ready Link Service Every time you turn on your phone, your phone will identify itself and make itself available to the Ready Link network. When the Ready Link icon appears on the display, your phone is ready to make and receive Sprint PCS Ready Link calls.
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Main LCD Display During a Ready Link Call Redial Contact Current List Contact Names Go to (left softkey) Section 2I: Using Sprint PCS Ready Link Sprint PCS Ready Link Main Screen Options (right softkey) Contact Name R-Link Number Floor Status...
Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call Displaying the Sprint PCS Ready Link List From standby mode, select R-Link (left softkey) or press the Ready Link/Memo button ( your phone to access the Sprint PCS Ready Link List. Tip: The first time you access the list, the Sprint PCS Ready Link Help message will be displayed.
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Incoming shows the last 10 different Sprint PCS Ready Link calls that you accepted. Missed shows the last 10 Sprint PCS Ready Link calls that you missed. Note: Making a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call (One-to-One Call) You can place a one-to-one Sprint PCS Ready Link call by entering a Sprint PCS Ready Link number or by selecting a contact from the Sprint PCS Ready Link List.
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Note: During a Sprint PCS Ready Link call, the “floor”is the right to speak. When you see “Floor is open,”the first person to press the Ready Link/Memo button holding the button). Only the person who has the floor can speak. The phone beeps if you press contact has the floor.
have floor.”Continue with the Sprint PCS Ready Link call as described on the previous page.) To make a Sprint PCS Ready Link call to a group member, select a group, highlight a group member, and press and hold If one of the group members takes the floor, you will see the member’s name and Sprint PCS Ready Link number on the display.
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When the call is finished, press – or – Select R-Link (left softkey) or press Select Go to (left softkey), highlight Enter R-Link# and press Enter the Ready Link number you want to dial. Follow steps 2–4 above. Note: Sprint PCS Ready Link numbers must contain 10 digits (area code + phone number) or 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).
Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call To receive a Sprint PCS Ready Link call: Make sure your phone’s Sprint PCS Ready Link mode is enabled. (See “Setting Sprint PCS Ready Link Mode”on page 140.) When you receive a Sprint PCS Ready Link call from a contact, “R-Link Call,”the contact’s name and the Sprint PCS Ready Link number are displayed.
Sprint PCS Ready Link Options When you use Sprint PCS Ready Link, several user options are available by selecting Options (right softkey). To select an option, highlight it and press Edit to edit a Sprint PCS Ready Link number or name. (See page 153.) Send Message to send an SMS Text message (page 172) or an SMS Voice message (page 180).
Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts Copying an Entry to Your Personal List or Personal Group List You can copy an entry to your Personal Lists from several different sources. If the selected entry is already stored in the Personal Lists, the “copy”option is not displayed. To copy an entry from the Sprint PCS Ready Link List: Select R-Link (left softkey) or press Select Go to (left softkey), and then select the list from...
Saving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Number When you have finished a Sprint PCS Ready Link call, you will see the Sprint PCS Ready Link number and the text “R-Link call ended”on the display. You can save a Sprint PCS Ready Link number to your Personal Lists from this end display.
Adding a New Contact to Your Personal List You can store a total of 200 entries in the Personal Lists. To add a new Sprint PCS Ready Link contact: Select R-Link (left softkey) or press Select Go to > Personal List > Add Contact. –...
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– or – Select an entry, select Options (right softkey), and then select Add Group. Enter a Group Name, press softkey). To add contacts to the group, select Add (right softkey). Highlight one of the following options and press New to add a new contact. See the previous page for details.
Select Edit. Select the field you want to edit (Name or R-Link Number), and press Edit the entry, press OK (left softkey), and press Save (left softkey) to save your changes. Editing a Group in Your Personal Group List To edit a group: Press R-Link (left softkey) or press Select Go to (left softkey) >...
Select Edit, select the field you want to edit (Name or R-Link Number), and press Edit the entry, select OK (left softkey), and select Save (left softkey) to save your changes. Select Update (left softkey) to update your Personal Group List. Erasing Ready Link List Entries Erasing an Entry in Your Personal Lists or Personal Group List...
Erasing a Sprint PCS Ready Link List You can erase all entries saved in the Sprint PCS Ready Link List (except Company List/Company Groups). To erase a Sprint PCS Ready Link List: From the Sprint PCS Ready Link List, select Options (right softkey) >...
Managing Sprint PCS Ready Link Settings Assigning Speed Dialing for Sprint PCS Ready Link Entries To assign speed dialing for Sprint PCS Ready Link entries: Select > Contacts > Speed Dial #s. Select an unassigned number and press When you highlight an assigned number and press , you’ll be asked whether you want to overwrite the assigned number.
Restarting the Ready Link Service This feature allows you to update the Ready Link network information of your phone. To restart the Sprint PCS Ready Link service: Select Setting Ready Link Guard This feature enables you to display a warning message when you cannot receive Sprint PCS Ready Link calls.
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Setting an Alert Notification for Sprint PCS Ready Link Calls Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you receive a Sprint PCS Ready Link call. To set alerts for Sprint PCS Ready Link calls: > Settings > Ready Link > Sounds > Alerts. Select Select Ready Link Calls or R-Link Missed.
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Setting the Default View of the Sprint PCS Ready Link List You can select the default Sprint PCS Ready Link List when Sprint PCS Ready Link is launched. To select the default view of the Sprint PCS Ready Link List: Select (The available lists will be displayed.) Select your desired list and press...
Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail (page 163) Using SMS Text Messaging (page 171) Using SMS Voice Messaging (page 180) Using Caller ID (page 181) Responding to Call Waiting (page 182) Making a Three-Way Call (page 183) Using Call Forwarding (page 184) Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your...
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.
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 New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail.
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RetrievingYour Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your wireless phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold voicemail box.) Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your...
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 169. Date/Time Replay Erase Cancel Voicemail Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail.
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Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 entries. Press and hold voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press to access the main voicemail menu.) Shift Press to change your Personal Options, following the system prompts.
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Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Reply to a voice message received from any other Sprint PCS Voicemail user. After listening to a voice message, press 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.
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. From the main voicemail menu, press Options. Press for Greetings.
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Save WXYZ Options Send a Message Personal Options Notification Options Shift Administrative Options Shift Greetings Shift Expert Mode (On/Off) Shift Main Menu Shift Place a Call Disconnect Shift Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features – The Basics Phone Notification Numeric Paging to a Sprint PCS Phone Return to Personal Options Menu Skip Passcode Autoplay...
Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people’s phone numbers to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phones – and they can send messages to you. In addition, SMS Text Messaging includes a variety of preset messages, such as “Can’t talk right now.
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Tip: You may receive a Service Indication (SI) message on your phone. It consists of header information, the text message, and a URL where more information can be retrieved. To display the message details, press View (left softkey). Note: In some instances, when you receive a text message, the accents with characters will be erased.
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Select one of the following options and press Phone Book Entry to select recipients from your Phone Book. Highlight a recipient and press select. Company List Ent. to select a recipient from your company list. Personal List Ent. to select a recipient from your personal list.
Editing Preset (Canned) Messages Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and coworkers easier than ever. To edit Preset messages: Select Select a message you wish to edit and press Enter your new message or changes and press OK (left softkey).
Note: When you erase a folder, the messages within the folder are also erased. If the folder contains a new (unread) message or locked message, you are prompted to select Erase or Don’t Erase . Message List Options From the message list display in the Inbox, Sent, Pending, Drafts, or your defined folder, press Options (right softkey).
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Message Details Options From the message details display, press Options (right softkey) to display message options. (See “Displaying an SMS Text Message”on page 172.) The following options are available for messages in the Inbox, Sent, Pending, Drafts, and any defined folders. To select an option, highlight it and press Phone#/Email to display any phone numbers and email addresses in the message.
Changing the Display Font Size of a Message From a message details display (except in the Pending and Drafts folder), press Options (right softkey) to display message options. To adjust the display font size: Select Font Size. Select a font size and press Prepending a Phone Number From a Message From a message details display (except in the Pending and Drafts folder), press Options (right softkey) to display message...
Message Folders Incoming text messages are stored in folders in your phone’s Messaging menu. You may add up to 10 folders or use the phone’s default folder. To add a new folder: Select softkey) > Create Folder. Enter a folder name and press OK (left softkey). Choose from the following optional features for the added folder and press each item and press...
Erasing Messages To erase an individual message: From the folder list display, select Inbox, Sent, Pending, Drafts, or your defined folder and press Select the message you want to erase and press Options (right softkey) > Erase > This Message. Tip: To erase all messages, select Erase >...
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 to working email addresses without making a phone call.
To finish recording, press Done (left softkey). 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 be displayed on your phone’s screen. Use your softkeys to view and play the voice message.
Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding one beep. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: Press Flash or Flash:Speaker).
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: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, press (or select Options [right softkey] >...
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: Press Shift Enter the area code and phone number to which calls...
Sprint PCS Vision In This Section Sprint PCS Vision Applications (page 186) Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision (page 187) Accessing Messaging (page 193) Downloading Premium Services Content (page 198) Exploring the Web (page 202) Using Your Phone as a Modem (page 208) Sprint PCS Vision FAQs (page 210) Sprint PCS Vision offers easy and amazing data services you will really use.These features –...
Sprint PCS Vision Applications Here is a brief list of the applications available through your phone. For more information, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User Guide online at Messaging – Send and receive emails and chat on your phone. Games –...
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision With your Sprint PCS service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of Sprint PCS Vision. This section will help you learn the basics of using your Sprint PCS Vision services, including managing your user name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Finding Your User Name If you aren’t sure what your user name is, you can easily find it online or on your phone. To find your user name: At www.sprint.com. Sign on to your account using your phone number and password. To display your user name, click the My Personal Information menu, and then click Vision User Name.
Tip: When Ready Link Guard is set to on, a warning message will be displayed. Press Continue (left softkey) to continue. (See “Setting Ready Link Guard”on page 158.) While connecting, the following message will be displayed on the screen: Connecting... Please wait. If you had a previous Sprint PCS Vision connection, the last page you visited will be displayed when you open your browser.
Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Your phone’s display lets you know the current status of your Sprint PCS Vision connection through indicators which are displayed at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active (data is being transferred);...
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Tip: Depending on which Web sites you visit, the labels on the softkeys may change to indicate their function. To use softkeys: Press the desired softkey button. (If an additional pop-up menu is displayed when you press the softkey button, select the menu items using your keypad [if they’re numbered], or by highlighting the option and pressing Scrolling...
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Tip: You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “Go.” If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad (number keys) to select an item. (The tenth item in a numbered list may be selected by pressing your phone’s keypad, even though the number 0 doesn’t appear on the screen.)
Accessing Messaging You can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and coworkers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Message Types There are many types of text messaging available on your phone.
Select the folder you wish to view, such as Inbox or Compose . For information and instructions about reading, replying to, and composing Sprint PCS Mail, please see the Sprint PCS Vision Guide at Accessing Additional Email Providers With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services such as AOL®...
Viewing Sprint PCS Picture Mail When a new Sprint PCS Picture Mail message arrives, you will see the icon on your display screen. You can view picture messages from the message notification screen or from the Messaging menu. To view a new Sprint PCS Picture Mail message from the notification screen: Press View (left softkey).
Accessing Instant Messaging Sprint PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL® Instant Messenger , MSN® Messenger, and Yahoo!® Messenger. To access instant messaging clients from your phone: Press the navigation key up and select IM & Email. –...
Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Sprint PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your phone, to send text messages and icons to chatroom participants, or to launch a one-on-one (private) chatroom. To access a chatroom from the browser: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging.
Downloading Premium Services Content With Sprint PCS Vision, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below.
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Selecting an Item to Download You can search for available items to download in a number of ways: Featured displays a rotating selection of featured items. Browse Category allows you to narrow your search to a general category, such as Country or Pop/Rock for Ringers or For the Ladies for Screen Savers.
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To download a selected item: From the information page, select Buy. (The item will download automatically. When the New Download screen is displayed, the item has been successfully downloaded to your phone.) Note: If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to create your purchasing profile.
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To download purchased content from My Content Manager: From the My Content Manager display (see page 200), highlight the item you wish to download, and press . (The information page for the selected item will be displayed.) Highlight Download, and press download automatically.
Exploring the Web With Web access on your phone, you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores, breaking news and weather, and shop on your phone anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
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Opening the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active Sprint PCS Vision session, from any page you are viewing. To open the browser menu: Press the right softkey from any page during an active Sprint PCS Vision session.
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Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the addresses of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time. To create a bookmark: Go to the Web page you want to mark. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. Select Mark this page and press Press Note:...
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Editing a Bookmark To edit a bookmark: Connect to the Web and press the right softkey to access the browser menu. Select View Bookmarks and press OK (left softkey). Select the bookmark you wish to edit and press the right softkey.
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Going to a Specific Web site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address): Connect to the Web and press the right softkey to display the browser menu. Select Go to URL... and press OK (left softkey). Select Address and press OK (left softkey).
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Sending a Web Page This feature allows you to send a URL (Web site address) you’re viewing through SMS Text Messaging. To send a Web page: From an active Sprint PCS Vision connection, press the right softkey to display the browser menu. Select Send Page >...
Using Your Phone as a Modem With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use your phone as a modem. You’ll be able to send and receive email, browse the Internet, and access your company’s network anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Note: To use this service, you are required to sign up on a Sprint PCS Vision with Phone as Modem plan.
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Start the Sprint PCS Connection Manager, select a profile, and click Connect. Once the connection is established, start an Internet session, check your email, or do anything else you would do using a traditional data connection. When you’re ready to terminate the data connection, double-click the Sprint PCS Connection Manager icon in the system tray, and then click Disconnect to end the session.
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS Vision service? When your phone is ready, your User Address will be displayed in the Phone#/UserID menu. Go to Settings > Phone Info > Phone#/User ID.
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When is my data connection dormant? If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the connection is dormant, voice calls are allowed. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If no data is received for an extended period of time, the connection will be terminated.
Sprint PCS Voice Command In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command (page 213) Creating Your Own Address Book (page 214) Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command (page 215) Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command (page 216) With Sprint PCS, reaching your friends, family, and co- workers has never been easier –...
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.
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 2,500 phone numbers, and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them.
Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press Shift 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.”) Your request will be repeated and you will be asked to...
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press Shift 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.
Important Safety Information In This Section General Precautions (page 219) Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone (page 219) Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 222) Caring for the Battery (page 223) Radiofrequency (RF) Energy (page 225) Owner’s Record (page 228) Phone Guide Proprietary Notice (page 228) This phone guide contains important operational and safety...
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.
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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 Space Following Safety Guidelines...
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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.
Not all phones have been rated. Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box. Your SCP-7000 by Sanyo has M3 and T3 ratings. These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the level of immunity of your hearing device and degree of your hearing loss.
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.
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accessories approved by Sprint or the manufacturer of your phone. Use only Sprint-approved 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 www.sprint.com — click the Accessories click way to ensure they’re genuine and safe.
Radiofrequency (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 radiofrequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watt to 0.2 watt in digital mode.
SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the SCP-7000 are: AMPS mode (Part 22): Head: 1.080 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.756 W/kg Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22): Head: 0.900 W/kg;...
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FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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. Sprint PCS Vision® Phone SCP-7000 by Sanyo® Model: Serial No.:...
Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 230) 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 Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS .
(i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SANYO for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SANYO phone for which it is specified.
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(viii) signal reception problems (unless caused by defect in material or workmanship); (ix) damage the result of fire, flood, acts of God or other acts which are not the fault of SANYO and which the Product is not specified to tolerate, including damage caused by mishandling and blown fuses;...
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Incoming Calls 59 Menu Style 61 Sleep Mode 63 Standby Display 63 Drafts Alert 68 Entering Text Alphabet Mode 47 Emoticons (Smileys) 49 Numbers 49 Preset Messages 49 Selecting a Character Input Mode 43 Symbols 49 T9 Text Input 44 Erasing Announcement 138 Call History 104...
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Net Guard 189 Open/Close Flip Option 74 Parental Control 89 Passcode SMS 86, 87 Voicemail 163 Password 5 Phone (Illus.) 11 Phone Number Displaying Your Number Finding 38 Saving 37 With Pauses 38 Phone Settings Airplane Mode 69 Auto-Answer Mode 73 Display Settings 58 Location Settings 64 Messaging Settings 65...
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Making a Call by Entering a Number 146 Making a Group Call 145 Making a One-to-One Call Options 149 Ready Link Contacts 150 Ready Link Guard 158 Ready Link Mode 140 Receiving a Call 148 Settings 157 Updating Ready Link Lists Sprint PCS Service Account Passwords 5 Dialing Sprint PCS Services...
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Options 166 Retrieving 165 Setting Up 4, 163 While Roaming 94 Volume Settings 55 Warranty 229 Web 190, 202 Wireless Backup 78 World Clock 126 Index...