Pcs Phone Samsung Vga1000 User Guide

Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone
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Silence Mode
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 Mode:
Press and hold the volume key down in standby mode. 
(The screen will display “Ringer Off.”)
To deactivate Silence Mode:
Press the volume key up and select a desired volume level.
Display Settings
Changing the Text Greeting
The...

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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 key press is made.
To change the backlight setting:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Display.
3.Press for  Backlight.
4.Press  for Main Display,  for Keypad,  for Pwr 
Save Mode.
5.Use the navigation key to select Flip Open, 30 seconds,  
15 seconds, 8 seconds for the LCD or Flip Open, 30...

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Changing the Phone’s Menu Style
To select the display’s menu style:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Display.
3.Press  for Menu Style.
4.Press the navigation key up or down to select Camera or 
Nature.
5.Press  to Save.
Location Settings
Your PCS 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...

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Airplane Mode
When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive 
any calls or access online information. You may still use the 
phone’s other features, such as Games, Notepad, Voice Memos, 
etc., while you are in Airplane Mode.
To set your phone to Airplane Mode:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Airplane Mode.
3.Press  to continue.
4.Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off and  
press .
While...

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To turn TTY Mode on or off:
1.Press      
2.Press  again to continue.
3.Press the navigation key up or down to select Enable TTY 
or Disable TTY and press 
.
Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display .
Note: If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: 911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by other means...

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Phone Setup Options
Shortcut
Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key to 
a favorite or often-used function. Pressing the navigation key 
left in standby mode will launch your user-defined shortcut.
To assign your shortcut key:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Launch Pad.
3.Press  for Up Key,  for Down Key,  for Left Key, 
or  for Right Key.
4.Press the navigation key up or down to select one of the...

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Call Answer Mode
To set the actions required to answer an incoming call:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Others.
3.Press  for Call Answer and select one of the following:
Any Key
Ta l k  Ke y
Flip Open
4.Press  to Save.
Auto-Answer Mode
To answer calls when your phone is connected to an optional 
hands-free car kit:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Others.
3.Press  for Auto Answer.
4.Press the navigation key up...

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Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone
2C: Setting Your Phone’s Security 41
Section 2C
Setting Your Phone’s Security
In This Section

Accessing the Security Menu

Locking Your Phone

Unlocking Your Phone

Using Special Numbers

Security Features for PCS VisionSM
y using the security settings on your PCS Phone, you receive 
peace of mind without sacrificing f lexibility. With several 
options available, you can customize your phone to meet your 
personal needs.B 

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Accessing the Security Menu
You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu.
To access the Security menu:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Security.
3.Enter your lock code.
4.The security menu is displayed.
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either 
your Social Security number or PCS Phone Number or try 0000. If none of 
these work, call PCS Customer Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS...