Pcs Phone Samsung Vga1000 User Guide

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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 already 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 lock code. For security purposes, the 
code is not visible as you type.
Note: To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the 
softkey text, which appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your 
phone’s display screen. Softkey actions change according to the screen 
you’re viewing and will not appear if there is no corresponding action 
available.
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 SolutionsSM at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Activating Your Phone
To activate your phone, follow the directions in the Start Here 
Guide included with your phone. You can also visit
 
http://activate.sprintpcs.com and activate your phone online. 
						

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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  s e t  u p  v o i c e m a i l :
1.Press and hold .
2.Follow the system prompts to create your passcode, record 
your greeting, record your name announcement, and choose 
whether to activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature 
that lets you access messages simply by pressing and holding 
, bypassing the need for you to enter your passcode).
Note: The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas.
For more information about using your voicemail, see  
“Using Voicemail” on page 112.
Getting Help
Visit Our Web Site
Stop by www.sprintpcs.com and log on to get up-to-date 
information on PCS Services, options and more. 
You can also:

Review coverage maps

Learn how to use voicemail

Access your account information

Purchase accessories

Add additional options to your service plan

Check out frequently asked questions

And more 
						

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Reaching PCS Customer SolutionsSM
You can reach PCS Customer Solutions by:

Dialing    on your PCS Phone

Logging on to your account at www.sprintpcs.com

Calling us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers), 
1-877-CLEARPY (253-2779) (Clear Pay customers), or 
 
1-888-788-4727 (Business customers)

Writing to us at PCS Customer Solutions, P.O. Box 8077,  
London, KY 40742
Receiving Automated Invoicing Information
For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing 
information on your PCS Account. This information includes 
balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and the 
number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle. 
(Normal airtime usage will apply.)
To access this information:
Press   .
Note: This service may not be available in all Affiliate markets.
PCS Directory Assistance
PCS Directory Assistance provides a variety of services, 
including residential, business, and government listings; 
assistance with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; hotel, 
restaurant, shopping, and major local event information. There 
is a per-call charge and you will be billed for airtime.
Press    . 
						

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PCS Operator Services
PCS Operator Services can provide assistance in placing collect 
calls or calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.
Press  .
For more information or to see the latest in products and 
services, visit us online at 
www.sprintpcs.com.
Note: PCS Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate markets. 
						

							Section 2
Understanding Your 
PCS Phone 
						

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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 expand your ability to stay connected to the people and 
information that are important to you. This section will guide you 
through the basic functions and calling features of your phone.Y 
						

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Front View of Phone 
						

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Key Functions
1. Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and 
the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone.
2. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal 
strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the 
better the signal strength.
3. Display Screen: The display screen displays all the information 
needed to operate your phone.
4. OK/Voicemail Key: Pressing  when navigating through a 
menu accepts the highlighted choice in the menu. Pressing 
 for two seconds automatically dials your voicemail.
5. One Touch Camera Key: Allows you to access the integrated 
digital camera with the press of a button. When pressed, the 
camera menu is automatically displayed.
6. Volume Keys: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in 
standby mode (with the f lip open) or adjust the voice volume 
during a call. The volume keys can also be used to scroll up 
or down to navigate through the different menu options. To 
mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the Volume 
Key up or down.
7. TALK Key: Place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the 
key once to access the Outgoing call log. If you press and 
hold the key down you will initiate the Voice Recognition 
feature.
8. Numeric Keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, 
and characters.
9. Shift/Asterisk Key: Enters the asterisk [*] character for calling 
features. In text entry mode, press to change the character 
input type.
10.Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used to 
connect any available accessory cables to your phone.
11.Power Interface Connector: The power interface connector is 
used to plug in the charging accessories.
12.Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to hear 
you clearly when you are speaking to them. 
						

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13.Space/Pound Key: Enters the pound [#] character for calling 
features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space.
14.BACK Key: Deletes characters from the display. When in a 
menu, press to return to the previous menu. This key also 
allows you to return to the previous screen in a PCS Vision 
session.
15.END Key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few 
seconds to turn your phone On or Off. While in the main 
menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your 
input.
16.Side Camera Button: This button is also used to launch the 
integrated digital camera. When pressed, the camera is 
activated.
17.Navigation Key: This key allows you to scroll through the 
phone menu options, and provides a shortcut to phone 
functions from Standby Mode.
18.MENU Key: Displays the first level or Main Menu of options. 
Press 
 again to view the next menu page.
19.Ringer Indicator: This icon indicates that a ringer is set.
20.Battery Indicator: The battery indicator displays the amount of 
remaining battery charge currently available in your phone. 
When all bars are displayed in the battery icon, the phone’s 
battery is fully charged. When no bars are displayed, the 
phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty.
21.Position Location: This icon indicates that the position 
location feature is active. 
						

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Viewing the Display Screen
This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your display screen.
Main LCD

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  brief ly 
to see a list of pending messages or press and hold 
to dial voicemail box.

indicates that 3G functionality is active.

indicates that 3G functionality is dormant or  
   inactive.

indicates that you are receiving information.

indicates that you are sending information.

indicates your phone is in vibrate mode.

shows your current battery charge strength.  
 (Icon shown fully charged.)

indicates that position location is active.

indicates that position location is inactive.

indicates that TTY option is On.

indicates that your phone is roaming.

indicates that your phone is in security mode.

indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.

indicates that the ringer is set at a level 
 between 1-8 or 1-Beep is selected.

Indicates that the ringer is turned Off.

indicates that something has been 
 downloaded to your phone.