Pcs Phone Samsung Vga1000 User Guide

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Calling in Lock Mode
You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in  
lock mode.
To place an outgoing call in lock mode:
To call an emergency number, special number, or  
PCS Customer Solutions, enter the phone number and 
press 
.
To place normal outgoing calls, press  to display the 
lock code screen. Enter your lock code. Enter the desired 
phone number and press 
.
Restricting Calls
You can restrict the...

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Note: Restricted incoming calls are forwarded to voicemail.
Using Special Numbers
You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your 
Internal Phone Book entries (the same number may be in both 
directories). You can make and receive calls from special 
numbers even when your phone is locked. 
To add or replace a special number:
1.From the Security menu, press  for Special #.
2.Select entry one, two, or three and press...

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Erase Pictures
Erase Pictures deletes all pictures currently saved in your 
phone. To erase:
1.From the Security menu, press  for Erase Pictures.
2.Press the navigation key up and select Ye s.
3.Press .
Resetting Your Phone
Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including 
the ringer types and display settings. The Internal Phone Book, 
Call History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected.
To reset your...

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Security Features for PCS VisionSM
Automating Your PCS Vision Password
Your phone comes equipped with a password that enables it to 
connect to PCS Vision services automatically. This way, you can 
access PCS Vision services without having to type a password. 
You can change your password by logging on to www.sprintpcs.com. 
Then, when you enter your new password on the phone, you 
can choose whether the phone should ask for...

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Net Guard
The Net Guard option allows you to be prompted each time 
you connect to PCS Vision services. When you access vision, a 
screen is displayed with the following two choices:

Connect

Always Auto-Connect
If you select Connect, you are connected to PCS vision services 
and you are prompted again the next time you sign in. If you 
select Always-Auto-Connect, you are connected automatically 
each time you sign in to PCS...

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Section 2D
Controlling Your Roaming 
Experience
In This Section

Understanding Roaming

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode

Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard
oaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off 
the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Your new  
dual band/tri mode PCS Phone works anywhere on the enhanced 
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and allows you to roam on other 
networks where...

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Understanding Roaming
Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re 
off the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and whether 
your phone is operating in analog or digital mode. The following 
chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using 
your phone.
Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, always dial...

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Roaming on Analog Networks
When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a 
similar quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although 
some features, such as PCS Vision and PCS Voice Command, will 
be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access 
voicemail. You will experience a few differences:

You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out, 
and dropped calls.

Some...

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Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode
Your PCS Phone allows you to control your ability to roam. 
By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which 
signals your phone accepts.
Set Mode
Choose from three different settings on your phone to control 
your roaming experience:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Others.
3.Press  for Roaming.
4.Press  for Set Mode.
5.To select an option, highlight it and press .
Automatic:...

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Controlling Roaming Charges Using  
Call Guard
In addition to the roaming icon, Call Guard alerts you when 
roaming charges apply. This feature makes it easy to manage 
your roaming charges by reminding you when you make or 
receive roaming calls. It also requires you to take an additional 
step before placing or answering a roaming call. This additional 
step is not required when you make or receive calls while on 
the...