Page 1 Sprint Power Vision Phone A960 by Samsung® www.sprint.com © 2005 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. Sprint, the “Going Forward” logo, and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. Printed in Korea.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome to Sprint ....... . .i Introduction ........ii Your Phone’s Menu .
Page 4 Updating Phone Software ........63 Phone Setup Options ........63 Call Setup Options .
Page 5 Editing a Contacts Entry ........96 Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry .
Page 6 Multimedia FAQs ......... 157 2K.
Page 7 3D. Sprint PCS Voice Command Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command ..224 Creating Your Own Address Book ......225 Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command .
Page 9: Welcome To Sprint
Welcome to Sprint Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available. We built our complete, nationwide network from the ground up, so all your services – whether it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS Picture Mail – will work the same wherever you go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 10: Introduction
Introduction This Phone 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: 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.
Page 11: Your Phone's Menu
Your Phone’s Menu The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about navigating through the menus, please see “Navigating Through Phone Menus” on page 28. Press Menu to display the following: OPTIONS (RIGHT SOFTKEY) 1: Menu Style 1: 3x4 Style 2: Focus Effect 1: Pop...
Page 12 MUSIC MY CONTENT 1: Games 1: Get New Games 3: 2Fast 2Furious 5: Ms.PAC-MAN DEMO by Namco 6: Tetris Demo 7: World Poker Tour Demo 2: Ringers 1: Get New Ringers 3: Screen Savers 1: Get New Screen Savers 3: Screen Saver Preview 4: Applications 1: Get New Applications 3: Astrology Zone Trial...
Page 13 1: Instant Messaging. 3: AOL 5: Yahoo! 7: Other 6: Voicemail 1: Call Voicemail 7: Chat & Dating 8: Premium Msg 9: Settings 1: General 1: Notification 1: Message & Icon 2: Preset Messages 1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message. 3: Where are you? 6: Let’s get lunch.
Page 14 3: VoiceSMS Opt. 1: Speaker Phone (On/Off) TOOLS 1: Mass Storage 1: Connect to PC 2: File Manager 3: Memory Info. 2: Voice Service 3: Voice Memo 1: Record 4: Motion Fun 1: Dice Game 5: Bluetooth 6: Planner 1: Today 4: Countdown 7: Memo Pad 8: World Time...
Page 15 2: Self-Timer 1: Off 2: 5 Seconds 3: Fun Tools.. 1: Fun Frames 1: Off 4: Flower 7: Microphone 10: White 2: Color Tones 1: Auto 4: Green 7: Cool 4: Controls.. 1: Brightness 2: White Balance 1: Auto 4: Tungsten 5: Settings..
Page 16 2: Camcorder (Video Mail/Long Video) Press the right softkey to view the following options 1: Movie Light 1: Off 2: Self-Timer 1: Off 3: Color Tones 1: Auto 4: Green 7: Cool 4: Controls.. 1: Brightness 2: White Balance 1: Auto 4: Tungsten 5: Settings..
Page 17 3: View Mode 1: Wide Screen CONTACTS 1: Find 2: Add New Entry 3: Speed Dial #s 4: Group 1: Unassigned 3: Friends 5: VIPs 7: Empty 5: My Name Card 6: Services 1: Account Info 3: Dir Assist 5: Sprint Voice Command SETTINGS 1: Display 1: Screen Saver...
Page 18 3: Main LCD Pic 2: Set Foreground 1: Digital Clock 3: Dialing Font 1: Basic 1: Color 1: Basic 4: Hyphenate 2: Size 1: Large 2: Feather 3: Post it 4: Incoming Call 1: With Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 3: My Albums 2: No Caller ID...
Page 19 4: Brightness 1: Level 5–1 7: Service Light (On/Off) 8: Text Entry 1: Display Candidate 1: Display On 2: Prediction Start 1: 3rd letters 2: Sounds 1: Ringer Type 1: Voice Calls 1: With Caller ID 1: Single Tones 4: My Content 2: No Caller ID 1: Single Tones 4: My Content...
Page 20 1: Use Ringer Volume 3: Voice Mail 1: Use Ringer Volume 4: Alarms 1: Use Ringer Volume 5: App. Volume 1: Sound 1: Use Ringer Volume 2: Game Vibrate (On/Off) 3: Alerts 1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 4: Sig. Fade Tone (On/Off) 6: Power Off (Off/Mystery, /Crystal/Exciting) 4: Key Tone 1: Tone Type...
Page 21 2: Digits (On/Off) 3: Names (On/Off) 4: Name Settings 1: Speed 1: Faster 2: Volume 1: Louder 5: VoiceMode 1: Adapt VoiceMode 2: Reset VoiceMode 3: Tutorial 6: Voice Launch 1: Talk Key 7: About 5: Security 1: Lock Phone 1: Unlocked 2: Lock Pic/Video (On/Off)
Page 22 1: Set Mode 1: Automatic 2: Call Guard (On/Off) 7: Launch Pad 1: Up Key 1: Contacts 4: Messaging 7: My Content 10: Calculator 13: Inbox 16: Send VoiceSMS 2: Down Key 1: Contacts 4: Messaging 7: My Content 10: Calculator 13: Inbox 16: Send VoiceSMS 3: Left Key...
Page 23 2: Contacts Match (On/Off) 3: Restriction 1: Outgoing Call (Allow all / Contacts Only / Special# Only) 4: Call Answer 1: Any Key 5: Auto Answer (CarKit/Headset) (Yes/No) 2: Language 1: English 3: Airplane Mode (On/Off/On PowerUp) 4: Location (On/Off) 5: Key Guard (Flip-Closed/After 5 Seconds/Off) 6: Audio Routing...
Page 24 IN USE MENU Press Options (Right Softkey) to display the following options: 1: Speaker On/Off 4: Messaging 7:Voice Memo 2: Key Mute/Unmute 3: Contacts 5: 3-Way Call 6: Call History 8: Tools 9: Phone Info...
Page 25: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 27: Setting Up Service
Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Setting Up Your Voicemail Sprint PCS Account Passwords Getting Help 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 Sprint PCS Service.
Page 28: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Service
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.
Page 29: Setting Up Your Voicemail
Setting Up Your 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:...
Page 30: Sprint Pcs Account Passwords
172 for more information on your voicemail password. Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision Password With your A960 by Samsung, you may elect to set up a Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision Password. This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of Premium Services content and to protect personal information on multi-phone accounts.
Page 31: Getting Help
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 Shop for the latest phones View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options...
Page 32 Receiving Automated Invoicing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing 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. To access automated invoicing information: Press Note:...
Page 33 Sprint 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 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...
Page 35: Section 2: Your Phone
Section 2 Your Phone...
Page 37: Your Phone: The Basics
Your Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Navigating Through Phone Menus Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and...
Page 38: Front View Of Your Phone
Front View of Your Phone 1. Speaker 2. Display Screen 3. Navigation Key 4. Left Softkey 5. Headset Jack 6. OK/Menu Key 7. TALK Key 8. Volume Key 9. Voicemail Key 10. Numeric Keypad 11. Shift/Asterisk Key 14. Plus Code 13.
Page 39: Key Functions
Key Functions Speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the contacts, the date and time, the signal and battery strength, etc.
Page 40 Voicemail Key allows you to press and hold to automatically dial your voicemail. Numeric Keypad allows you to enter numbers, letters, and characters. Shift/Asterisk Key enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the capitalization mode.
Page 41: Viewing The Display Screen
Right Softkey allows you to select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom right line on the display screen. 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...
Page 42 indicates that position location is active. indicates that position location is inactive. indicates that your phone is in Web security mode. indicates that your phone is roaming. indicates that you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, picture messages, video messages, or Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) messages waiting.
Page 43 indicates that you have a pending message. indicates that the message is a draft. indicates that there is URL text contained in the text message. indicates that your message is locked. indicates that the TTY option is on. indicates that your phone is in vibrate all mode. indicates that your phone has a ringer volume set and the vibrate option is checked.
Page 44 indicates that key tones have been muted. indicates that the speakerphone is enabled. indicates that the camera is enabled. indicates that the camcorder is enabled. indicates that the self-timer function is enabled. With the self-timer enabled, a set amount of time is required prior to taking a picture.
Page 45 allows you to start recording a video or voice memo. indicates that a voice memo or video has been paused. indicates that a voice memo or video is playing. indicates that media has been uploaded to an online album or folder. indicates that Bluetooth technology is connected.
Page 46: Features Of Your Phone
Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The A960 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and provides...
Page 47 Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 57). Your phone’s external LCD display allows you to monitor the phone’s status and to see who’s calling without opening the phone.
Page 48: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press and release Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for Service,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode –...
Page 49: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger
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.
Page 50 Installing the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery: Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone at a 45-degree angle, making sure to line up the tabs. Gently press down until it snaps into place. Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Press the release button and pull up on the back of the battery.
Page 51 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.
Page 52: Navigating Through Phone Menus
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.
Page 53: Displaying Your Phone Number
Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press To return to standby mode: Press Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Select Menu >...
Page 54: Making And Answering Calls
Making and Answering Calls Holding Your Phone Since the antenna has been integrated into the design of the phone, it is important not to block the reception path accidentally to ensure the strongest signal possible is achieved. The orbital internal antenna is located near the hinge of your handset.
Page 55 Press . (To make a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled, press “Using Call Guard” on page 81.) Press or close the phone when you are finished. Tip: To redial your previous call, press TALK twice. You can also place calls from your phone by using Contacts menu (page 91), Sprint PCS Voice Command speed dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 40), using...
Page 56: Dialing Options
Dialing Options When you enter numbers in standby mode, select Options ( ) to see the following dialing options. To initiate an option, press the corresponding softkey button. Send Msg allows you to send text messages, voice SMS messages, picture mail, or handwritten messages, with attachments to the number being dialed.
Page 57: Answering Calls
Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key.
Page 58: Missed Call Notification
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.
Page 59: Calling Emergency Numbers
Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. Note: When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode. During an emergency call, press Options (right softkey) to display your options.
Page 60: In-Call Options
In-Call Options Pressing 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: Warning! Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during monitor use.
Page 61: Saving A Phone Number
During a call, the left softkey button functions as the Mute button. Press it to mute the phone’s microphone for privacy. Press it again to Unmute the phone. End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed.
Page 62: Finding A Phone Number
Note: The New Entry screen does not display for the first entry saved in the contacts. Skip to step 3 if you are entering the first number in the contacts. Note: If Existing Entry was selected, press OK to launch the Find screen.
Page 63: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press the left softkey button.
Page 64 Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls placed from the United States). To make a call using Plus Code Dialing: Press and hold display.
Page 65: Using Speed Dialing
Using Speed Dialing You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial speed dial entries using one keypress for locations 2-9 or two key presses for locations 10-99.
Page 66: Entering Text
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 Mail and SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press the right softkey to change the character input...
Page 67: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input
Tip: When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change letter capitalization ( Abc > ABC > abc ). Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 Word mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode”...
Page 68 Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: Select the Alpha mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 42.) Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,”...
Page 69 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 42.) To enter symbols: Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 42.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.
Page 70 Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics...
Page 71: Controlling Your Phone's Settings
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings Display Settings Location Settings Messaging Settings Airplane Mode TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service Updating Phone Software Phone Setup Options Call Setup Options Using the menu options available on your phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to.
Page 72: Sound Settings
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.
Page 73 Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Messages. Select Voicemail, Text Message, or Picture Mail. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or My Content and press displayed.) Use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers.
Page 74 Selecting Ringer Types for Roam Ringer To select a ringer type for roam ringer: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Roam Ringer. Select Normal or Distinctive and press Selecting a Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a keypress.
Page 75 Key Tone Length The key tone length allows you to choose between short or long tones when pressing a key. Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems. To set the key tone length: Select Menu >...
Page 76: Alert Notification
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. To adjust your phone’s volume settings: Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Volume. Select Advanced. Select Text Message, Picture Mail, Voice Mail, Alarms, or App.
Page 77: Display Settings
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 phone open, press and hold the volume key down in standby mode.
Page 78: Changing The Backlight Time Length
Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any keypress is made. To change the backlight setting: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Main Display.
Page 79: Changing The Brightness
To change the display images on Sub LCD: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Screen Saver. Select Sub LCD. Select Preset Images, My Content, or Main LCD Pic and press Choose the desired image and press screen saver. Changing the Brightness You can adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your surroundings.
Page 80: Changing The Dialing Font
Changing the Font Color You can customize your phone’s display font by selecting a color scheme or style to reflect your personality. To change the display’s theme color: Select Menu > Settings > Display > Dialing Font > Basic > Color.
Page 81: Location Settings
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.
Page 82: Messaging Settings
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 text messages without placing a voice call. (For more information, see “Accessing Messaging” on page 197.) Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a signature with each...
Page 83 Deleting Old Messages You can delete messages that you’ve already read whenever you like, or you can have your phone delete them automatically for you when your phone's message memory becomes full. To automatically delete read messages: Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > General > Auto-Erase.
Page 84 Managing Preset Messages Your phone is programmed with 10 preset messages 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. You can even add your own preset messages to the list (up to 20 messages total).
Page 85: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Music, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
Page 86 When establishing your Sprint PCS Service, please call Sprint Customer Service via the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by first dialing state TRS with this number: 866-727-4889. To turn TTY Options on or off: Press Menu > Settings > Others > TTY Options from standby mode.
Page 87: Updating Phone Software
Updating Phone Software The update phone software option allows you to download and update the software in your phone automatically. Only the internal software is updated; no contact entries or other information saved to your phone will be deleted. To update your phone: Press Menu >...
Page 88: Call Setup Options
Display Language You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Spanish. To assign a language for the phone’s display: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Language. Select English or Español and press Call Setup Options Call Setup options allow you to set up the following options: Abbreviated Dial allows you to program a five- or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers.
Page 89: Abbreviated Dialing
Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five- or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that matches the five- or six-digit prefix, and the number is dialed.
Page 90: Contacts Match
Contacts Match With the Contacts Match feature, your phone displays the contact’s name and phone number if the incoming call or outgoing call is in your Contacts list. To access Contacts Match: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Contacts Match.
Page 91: Call Answer Mode
Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether by pressing or simply by opening the phone. To set call answer mode: Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Call Answer. To select an option, highlight it and press Any Key to allow an incoming call to be answered by opening the phone or pressing any key.
Page 92 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings...
Page 93: Setting Your Phone's Security
Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Lock Services Using Special Numbers Erasing Contacts Erasing My Content Erasing Pic/Video Resetting Your Phone Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision By using the security settings on your phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility.
Page 94: Accessing The Security Menu
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 Menu > 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 wireless phone...
Page 95: Unlocking Your Phone
Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: From standby mode, press Talk, Left/Right softkey, Camera key, Volume key, or OK key. Enter your lock code. Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode.
Page 96: Lock Services
Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Change Lock. Enter your new lock code and press Next ( Re-enter your new lock code and press Done ( Lock Services This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint Power Vision services.
Page 97: Using Special Numbers
Locking Sprint Power Vision Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Lock Services and press Select Power Vision and press Select Lock and press Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.”...
Page 98: Erasing Contacts
Erasing Contacts You can quickly and easily erase all the contents of your Contacts list. To erase all the names and numbers in your Contacts: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) Select Erase Contacts and press If you are certain you would like to erase all of your Contacts entries, select Yes and press...
Page 99: Erasing Pic/Video
Erasing Pic/Video You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all pictures and videos stored in your phone. Note: This process will erase all pictures/videos stored in the phone. To erase all pictures and videos: Select Menu > Settings > Security. Enter your lock code.
Page 100: Security Features For Sprint Pcs Vision
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services, including Sprint Power Vision, without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint PCS Vision and Sprint Power Vision services, including Web and messaging.
Page 101: Controlling Your Roaming Experience
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Your new digital dual-band A960 by Samsung® works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented...
Page 102: Understanding Roaming
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 ( ). Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
Page 103 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 time.
Page 104: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode
Setting Your 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 digital dual- band phone to control your roaming experience. To set your phone’s roam mode: Select Menu >...
Page 105: Using Call Guard
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.
Page 106 Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience...
Page 107: Managing Call History
Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History Call History Options Making a Call From Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your phone, and missed calls.
Page 108: Viewing History
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.
Page 109: Making A Call From Call History
Save to save the number if it is not already in your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number From Call History” on page 86.) Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the selected number. (See “Prepending a Phone Number From Call History”...
Page 110: Saving A Phone Number From Call History
Saving a Phone Number From Call History Contacts entries can store up to a total of five phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or Recent Calls and press Use your navigation key to select the desired entry and select Options (...
Page 111: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History
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, select the number or the name and press Press Options (...
Page 113: Using Contacts
Using Contacts In This Section Adding a New Contacts Entry Finding Contacts Entries Contacts Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Editing a Contacts Entry Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Dialing Sprint PCS Services Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you’re ready to explore your...
Page 114: Adding A New Contacts Entry
Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone's contacts list can store up to 500 entries and each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. To add a new entry: Select Menu > Contacts > Add New Entry. Shortcut: Enter the phone number in standby mode and press OK .
Page 115: Finding Contacts Entries
Finding Contacts Entries There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find Contacts entries by name: Select Menu >...
Page 116 Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: Select Menu > Contacts > Speed Dial #s. Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order. –...
Page 117: Contacts Entry Options
Contacts Entry Options To access a Contacts entry’s options, highlight the entry and press Options ( ) > Edit. Highlight one of the options listed below and press [Add Photo] to add a photo to the entry. [Contact Name] to edit the contact entry name. [Add Number] to add a phone number to the entry.
Page 118: Adding A Phone Number To A Contacts Entry
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry To add a phone number to an entry: Display a Contacts entry (see “Finding Contacts Entries” on page 91) and press Press Options ( Highlight [Add Number], enter the new phone number, and press Select a label for the number and press Press Done (...
Page 119: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using Speed Dialing” on page 41. Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new Contacts entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry, or when you edit an existing number.
Page 120: Editing A Contacts Entry
Editing a Contacts Entry To make changes to an entry: Display a Contacts entry and highlight the name of the person you wish to edit. Press Options ( Highlight the part of the entry you wish to edit (Name, Group, Ringer, etc.) and press Add and/or edit the desired information and press Press Done ( Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry...
Page 121: Dialing Sprint Pcs Services
Dialing Sprint PCS Services Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint PCS Services. To dial a service from your Contacts: Select Menu > Contacts > Services. Select Account Info, Customer Service, Dir Assist, Sprint Operator, or Sprint Voice Command. Press to place the call.
Page 122 Section 2F: Using Contacts...
Page 123: Using The Phone's Scheduler And Tools
Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools In This Section Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Using Your Phone’s Tools Your phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and commitments.
Page 124: Using Your Phone's Scheduler
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Scheduler. Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event and press Tip: Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through...
Page 125: Event Alerts
Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the ringer field and pressing Select the desired ringer category and press Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired ringer and press Select a time for the event by highlighting the Start time.
Page 126: Event Alert Menu
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. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press Viewing Events To view your scheduled events: Select Menu >...
Page 127: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock
Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Scheduler. Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which you would like to erase events and press Tip: In the Scheduler view, days with events scheduled are highlighted.
Page 128 Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the ringer field and pressing Select the desired ringer category and press Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired ringer and press Select a repeating status for the alarm by highlighting the Repeat field.
Page 129: Using Your Phone's Memo Pad
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Your phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad . Note: If there are no memos saved yet, the New Memo screen is automatically displayed.
Page 130: Using Your Phone's Tools
PC, manage your files using the file manager, and check the available memory information. Before connecting, you may need to download the driver for the Samsung A900 series at usbdownload To access mass storage: Select Menu > Tools > Mass Storage.
Page 131 File Manager This option allows you to manage the available folders saved in the mass storage area. You can delete files or folders that have been added to the internal memory. To access the file manager: Select Menu > Tools > Mass Storage > File Manager. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the available folders and press Press Options for Erase.
Page 132: Using The Calculator
Using Motion Fun Motion Fun consists of three built-in random generated functions. They are Dice Game, Random Ball, and Beat Box. Each application delivers a fun-filled response based on shaking or tapping the phone. Experiment with each of the applications to get unique and different results. To launch the Motion Fun applications: Select Menu >...
Page 133 Task List This option allows you to manage daily tasks that include dates, times, and priority levels. Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Task List. Note: If there are no tasks saved, the New Task screen is automatically displayed. Select Add New ( Enter the task name using the keypad and press Select a Priority level by highlighting Priority field.
Page 134: World Time
Countdown This option allows you to enter a timer that counts down to an event based on a date and time specified. Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Countdown. Note: If there are no countdowns saved, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed.
Page 135: Using Your Phone's Voice Services
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing Using Call <Name or #> Using Send Text <Name> Using Send Email <Name> Using Lookup <Name> Using Go To <App> Using Check <Item> VoiceMode Managing Voice Memos Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone.
Page 136: Using Voice-Activated Dialing
Using Voice-Activated Dialing In addition to Sprint PCS Voice Command built-in voice recognition software allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the pre-designated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired function.
Page 137: Using Call
Voice Launch Voice Launch allows you to configure how to launch Voice-Activated dialing. To access voice launch: Press Menu > Settings > Voice Service. Select Voice Launch and press Select Talk Key or Talk Key and Flip Open and press Using Call <Name or #>...

Page 138 If a name has only a single number, or if you know the name but are not sure which number to call, say “Call” followed by the name only. For example, say “Call John.” If the name is recognized and there is only one number for the name, VoiceSignal immediately places the call.
Page 139 Adapting Digit Dial Digit Dialing is speaker independent, which means that no training or adaptation is required. Some users with heavy accents or unusual voice characteristics may find difficulty in achieving high accuracy with speaker-independent Digit Dialing, so the Adapt Digits feature allows users to dramatically improve the digit accuracy through adaptation.
Page 140 To adapt Digit Dial to your voice: Menu > Settings > Voice Service. Select Digit Dialing and press Select Adapt Digits and press displays the first digit sequence.) Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of voice. (The phone plays back your recording and asks you if the recording sounds “OK.”) If the recording sounds OK (no mistakes and no background noises), say Yes.
Page 141 Note: It is recommended that you perform the complete adaptation of Digit Dial at least once to achieve the maximum benefit of this feature. If a partial adaptation is performed, you can always return later and resume the process from the halfway point. Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation Menu >...
Page 142 Using Choice Lists If VoiceSignal is not confident it has recognized a name or number correctly, it might display a choice list and prompt you with “Call?” followed by the first choice on the list. To confirm the choice, say “Yes,” or to hear the next choice, say “No.”...
Page 143: Using Send Text
Using Send Text <Name> With a single voice command you can launch the text message client on the phone and specify a recipient for the message. To launch a text message: Press and hold Say “Send Text” followed immediately by the name of a person in your contact list and, optionally, the type of number you want to send it to.

Page 144: Using Send Email
Using Send Email <Name> With a single voice command you can launch the email message client on the phone and specify a recipient for the email message. An email address must be associated with the contact entry. If there is no email, the screen will prompt you to add a new email address to the contact entry.

Page 145: Using Lookup
Using Lookup <Name> You can look up and display contact information for any person stored in your contact list by saying “Lookup,” followed by the name. To use Lookup <Name>: Press and hold Say “Lookup John Smith.” The entry information for the specified contact is displayed.

Page 146: Using Check
Using Check <Item> You can have the phone play back and display information about its current state, including its phone number, current signal strength, network coverage, and battery level. To see and hear status information: Press and hold Say “Check” followed immediately by one of the following items: Status: plays back and displays ALL status information.

Page 147 For example, say “Check Status.” The phone responds by playing back and displaying the message “Battery…Low.” You can also say “Check” by itself. The phone prompts you to say one of the valid status items. Coverage Signal Strength Battery Section 2H: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services No Coverage - Handset is scanning.
Page 148: Voicemode
VoiceMode VoiceMode dictation software allows you to convert your speech to text when sending a text message. With VoiceMode, you can address an email or SMS message in one step. You can also customize the VoiceMode dictionary by adding your own words. Adapting VoiceMode Before you can start using VoiceMode for text messaging, you need to adapt VoiceMode to understand your speech...
Page 149: Managing Voice Memos
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. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: Select Menu > Tools > Voice Memo > Record. Begin recording after the prompt.
Page 150: Voice Memo Options
Voice Memo Options To play the voice memos you have recorded: Select Menu > Tools > Voice Memo. Select Review and press saved memos, with the first one selected.) Highlight the desired memo and press — or — Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to review.
Page 151: Using The Built-In Camera
Using the Built-in Camera In This Section Taking Pictures Storing Pictures Recording Videos Storing Videos Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Printing Pictures Using PictBridge Settings and Info Your phone’s built-in camera gives you the ability to take full- color digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display, and instantly send them to family and friends.
Page 152: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. You can activate the phone’s camera mode whether the phone is open or closed. To take a picture with the phone open: Press Menu >...
Page 153: Creating Your Sprint Pcs Picture Mail Password
Assign to assign the picture as a Picture ID, Screen Saver, or Incoming Call. Erase to delete the picture you just took. Order Prints to order a printed picture of the image saved in your phone or memory card. Post to Service allows you to post your image to an online third party service.
Page 154: Camera Mode Options
Please wait while the system creates your account. Tip: Write down your Sprint PCS Picture Mail password in a secure place. Once you have received confirmation that your account has been successfully registered, you may upload and share pictures and access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site. Note: For information about the terms of your Sprint PCS Picture Mail service, please visit...
Page 155 White Balance to adjust white balance based on changing conditions. Select from Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, or Manual. Settings.. to select Resolution, Quality, Shutter Sound, View Mode, or Status Bar. (See “Selecting Camera Settings” on page 134 for details.) Review Pictures to go to your phone’s In Phone folder.
Page 156 Press when you are ready to start the timer. (It is displayed in the upper right portion of the main LCD during the self-timer countdown.) Get ready for the picture. (When the timer is started, the phone will begin to beep, and the timer numbers turn red when there are only three seconds left.) To cancel the Self-timer after it has started: Press...
Page 157 The following frames are available: Off (No frame overlay image) Birthday Rose Flower Halloween Hands Microphone Big Mouth Pattern White X-mas To access fun frames: From camera mode, select Options ( Select Fun Tools and press Highlight Fun Frames and press Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired frame and press Section 2I: Using the Built-in Camera...
Page 158: Selecting Camera Settings
Color Tones Allows you to choose a custom color tone for your images. The available options are: Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture for the best color quality available. Monochrome: Changes the picture to black and white. Sepia: Adds a sepia tint to the picture. This is the common orange tint that was popular back in early photography.
Page 159 Select one of the following options and press Resolution to select a picture’s file size (1.3MP: 1280x960, HIGH: 640x480, Med: 320x240, or Low: 176x220). Quality to select the picture quality setting (Fine, Normal, or Economy). Shutter Sound to select a shutter sound (Off, Shutter 1-3, or Say Cheese).
Page 160: Storing Pictures
Storing Pictures Your phone’s picture storage area is called My Albums. There are two types of folders that can be used separately according to your needs: In Phone Online Albums In Phone Folder Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In Phone folder.
Page 161 Note: If this is the first time you have accessed the Sprint PCS Picture Mail account, you will be prompted to create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password. See “Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password” on page 129. Print.. to print an image by mail, at a retail outlet, or by using a PictBridge or Bluetooth connection.
Page 162: Recording Videos
Recording Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view, and send videos to your friends and family with your phone’s built-in video camera. To record a video: Select Menu > Pictures > Camcorder. Select Video Mail or Long Video and press Using the phone’s main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the lens at your subject.
Page 163: Video Mode Options
Review Videos to review all pictures and videos saved in the In Phone folder. Video Mode Options When the phone is open and in camcorder mode, press display additional camcorder options: Movie Light to activate the movie light and set it to: Off to turn off the movie light for all movies.
Page 164: Selecting Video Settings
Setting the Movie Light To set the movie light: Select Menu > Pictures > Camcorder. Select Options ( Press the volume key up to select Movie Light and press Select one of the following options and press On This Movie Always On Setting the Camcorder Self-timer The self-timer function operates the same as it does in...
Page 165: Storing Videos
Storing Videos Your phone’s video storage area is called In Phone. There are two types of folders in the In Phone folder that can be used separately according to your needs: In Phone (See “In Phone Folder” on page 136.) Online Albums Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail Once you’ve taken a picture or a video, you can use the...
Page 166 Note: The first time you send Sprint PCS Picture Mail, you will be prompted to establish a Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site account and password. (See “Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password” on page 129.) Select a contact, enter a mobile number, or enter an email address using the keypad, and select OK ( Enter additional recipients or select Next ( continue.
Page 167 To change the attached picture(s) or video(s), select the thumbnail picture and press the right softkey. Select In Phone and press Next ( Press to send the picture or video. Sending Pictures or Videos From Messaging You can also send Sprint PCS Picture Mail from your phone’s Messaging menu.
Page 168: Managing Sprint Pcs Picture Mail
Follow steps 7-11 in “Sending Pictures or Videos From the In Phone Folder” on page 141. Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web Site Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail account at (see “In Phone Folder Options”...
Page 169 Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone You can use your phone to manage, edit, or share pictures you have uploaded to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site at www.sprint.com/picturemail page 136 for information about uploading.) To view your online pictures from your phone: Select Menu >...
Page 170: Uploading Pictures
Uploading Pictures To upload pictures: Press Menu > Pictures > My Albums. (Thumbnail pictures will be displayed.) Select In Phone and press Select the picture(s) you wish to upload and press Options ( Select Upload and choose My Uploads or My Albums and press Select Continue ( Downloading Your Online Pictures...
Page 171: Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone
Select one of the following options and press Picture ID to download and assign the selected picture as a Picture ID. Screen Saver to download and assign the selected picture as a screen saver. Incoming Call to download a picture and assign to incoming calls with or without caller ID.
Page 172 Copy This to copy the selected picture to the album. Copy All to copy all pictures in the current album (or Inbox) to the target album. Move This to move the selected picture to the album. Move All to move all pictures in the current album (or Inbox) to the target album.
Page 173: Printing Pictures Using Pictbridge
PC. Printing From Your Phone The A960 comes equipped with a built-in camera that allows you to print images directly to a printer using the PictBridge technology. A USB cable must be connected between the two devices before any printing can occur.
Page 174 Press the navigation key down to select Type. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following sizes: Standard to print the standard size image. Index to print a picture index of available images. Note: These sizes may vary and are dependent on the printer’s capabilities.
Page 175: Settings And Info
Settings and Info The settings and info menu allows you to configure where pictures or videos are saved, view your account information, and set the view between portrait or landscape mode. To access the settings and info menu: Select Menu > Pictures > Settings and Info. Select one of the following options and press Status Bar to view the status bar menu icons onscreen when in picture or video mode.
Page 176 Section 2I: Using the Built-in Camera...
Page 177: Using Your Phone's Built-In Media Player
Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player In This Section Your Multimedia Channel Options Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings Playing a Video or Audio Clip Multimedia FAQs Your phone's built-in media player gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and view video clips right from your phone's display. It's a great way to stay up-to-date with news, weather, and sports information while also enjoying the latest blockbuster movie trailers or music videos –...
Page 178: Your Multimedia Channel Options
Your Multimedia Channel Options Sprint TV offers a variety of accessible audio or video channels, depending on your Sprint PCS Service Plan and multimedia subscriptions. Your subscription options include a comprehensive basic service as well as a full menu of a variety of additional channel options.
Page 179: Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings
Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings It's easy to access and view the multimedia Channel Listings on your A960 by Samsung from the phone's main menu. To access your media player and Channel Listings: Select Menu > Media Player. Channel Listing: These include the complimentary...
Page 180: Playing A Video Or Audio Clip
Playing a Video or Audio Clip To select and play a media clip: Select Menu > Media Player. Use your keypad to enter a channel number (or use your navigation key to scroll to a channel and press Channel Listing: If you have selected a channel that you've already signed up for (or if it's a channel with no monthly fee), you will see a list of available clips.
Page 181: Multimedia Faqs
Multimedia FAQs Will I know if I'm receiving an incoming call while I'm viewing or listening to an audio clip? No. All incoming calls will roll into voicemail while you are playing a clip. If the caller leaves a voicemail, the voicemail icon will appear on the screen.
Page 182 Listings, the purchased channel title and corresponding number will appear in the My Channels section. Why are some channels already preloaded into the My Channels section? Some channels, such as Previews, are offered free of charge as a customer courtesy. These channels automatically appear in the My Channels section of your Channel Listings.
Page 183 If I place my stereo headphones on and insert them into the phone's headset jack, can I close the phone while I am playing an audio (or video) clip without interrupting the clip? Yes. When you insert your stereo headset into the phone's headset jack, the phone automatically goes into “headset mode,”...
Page 185: Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology In This Section Turning Bluetooth On and Off Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu Bluetooth Profiles Pairing Bluetooth Devices Exchange FTP folder Your phone features built-in Bluetooth wireless technology, allowing you to share information more easily than ever before. Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth- enabled devices, such as headsets, hands-free car kits,...
Page 186: Turning Bluetooth On And Off
Turning Bluetooth On and Off By default, your device’s Bluetooth functionality is turned off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your device “discoverable” by other in-range Bluetooth devices. To turn Bluetooth on: Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth> Enable. Press the navigation key up or down to select On and press to enable Bluetooth.
Page 187: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu The Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your phone’s Bluetooth service, including: Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Bluetooth communication. Setting your phone’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth devices.
Page 188: Bluetooth Settings: Visibility
Bluetooth Settings: Visibility The Visibility section of the Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to manage your phone’s availability to other Bluetooth devices. To configure your phone’s visibility (discoverability) to other Bluetooth devices: Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Visibility. Select your desired visibility setting and press Always visible to allow other Bluetooth devices to detect and identify your phone.
Page 189: Bluetooth Profiles
Bluetooth Profiles All of the Bluetooth settings you configure are stored in your phone’s Bluetooth user profile. Different profiles can be used for specific Bluetooth functions. Headset Profile – Bluetooth technology connects the phone to a wireless Bluetooth-enabled headset. When an incoming call is received, the ringer can be heard through the headset, instead of the phone.
Page 190: Pairing Bluetooth Devices
Pairing Bluetooth Devices Paired Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your phone and another Bluetooth device. When devices are paired, a passkey is shared between devices, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process. To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device: Select Menu >...
Page 191: Exchange Ftp Folder
Exchange FTP folder You can send and receive files between your handset and PC via Bluetooth using the FTP transfer protocol. Note: The PC must support Bluetooth Wireless Technology to transfer files. To transfer files: Make sure that the PC is set up to send and receive files via a Bluetooth connection with a shared directory.
Page 192 Section 2K: Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology...
Page 193: Section 3: Sprint Pcs Service Features
Section 3 Sprint PCS Service Features...
Page 195: Sprint Pcs Service Features: The Basics
Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using SMS Text Messaging Using Voice SMS Messaging Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your Sprint PCS Service.
Page 196: Using Voicemail
Using Voicemail Setting Up Your 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.
Page 197: Voicemail Notification
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. New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail.
Page 198: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold box.) Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages...
Page 199: Voicemail Options
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 179. Date/Time Replay Erase Cancel Voicemail Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail.
Page 200 To turn Expert Mode on or off: Press and hold voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press to access the main voicemail menu.) Press to change your Personal Options, following the system prompts. Press for Expert Mode. Press to turn Expert Mode on or off.
Page 201 Sprint PCS Callback Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting from voicemail. Press after listening to a message. (Once the call is complete, you’re returned to the voicemail main menu.) Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other Sprint PCS Voicemail users.
Page 202 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Receive confirmation that your voice message has been listened to when you send, forward, or reply to other Sprint PCS users. After you have recorded a message, press you are satisfied with the message you recorded. Press to mark receipt requested.
Page 203: Clearing The Message Icon
Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages. To clear the icon from the display screen: Select Menu > Messaging > Voicemail > Clear Envelope. Select Yes or No and press Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use...
Page 204 Personal Options Notification Options Phone Notification Numeric Paging to a phone Return to Personal Options Menu Administrative Options Skip Passcode Autoplay Message Date & Time On/Off Change Passcode Group Distribution List Return to Personal Options Menu Greetings Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off)
Page 205: Using Sms Text Messaging
Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people's wireless phone numbers to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phones – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically be displayed on your phone’s screen.
Page 206: Accessing Sms Text Messages
Select Next ( Review your message and press Send ( also select the following additional messaging options by pressing Options ( Edit to edit the existing message before sending. Priority to set the message priority level [Normal or Urgent]. Call Back # to set the callback number. Save to Drafts to save the message without sending.
Page 207: Using Preset Messages
Review your message and press Send ( also select the following additional messaging options by pressing Options ( Edit to edit the existing message before sending. Priority to set the message priority level [Normal or Urgent]. Call Back # to set the callback number. Save to Drafts to save the message without sending.
Page 208: Using Voice Sms Messaging
Using Voice SMS Messaging In addition to sending and receiving SMS Text messages, your phone is enabled with Voice SMS Messaging. With Voice SMS Messaging, you can quickly and easily send a voice message to other SMS-enabled phones or working email addresses without making a phone call.
Page 209 Composing Voice SMS Messages To compose a Voice SMS message: Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Voice SMS. Select Mobile # or Email to enter a recipient’s wireless phone number or email address directly. Select Contacts. Select your desired list and press recipient.
Page 210: Using Caller Id
Accessing Voice SMS Messages To play a Voice SMS message: When you receive a voice message, a pop-up notification will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your softkeys to view and play the voice message. To reply to a Voice SMS message: From the Voice SMS inbox, press Reply ( Record your reply and then press Send ( Using Caller ID...
Page 211: Responding To Call Waiting
Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. 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 .
Page 212: Using Call Forwarding
When you’re connected to the second party, press again to begin your three-way call. If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all other callers are disconnected.
Page 213: Sprint Pcs Vision
Sprint PCS Vision In This Section Sprint PCS Vision Applications Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision Accessing Messaging Downloading Premium Services Content Exploring the Web Sprint PCS Vision FAQs Sprint PCS Vision offers easy and amazing data services you will really use. These features – including Sprint TV messaging, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and portable Web access –...
Page 214: Sprint Pcs Vision Applications
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 Sprint PCS Picture Mail print sharp, high resolution, digital pictures, and take and send short video clips with your phone.
Page 215: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Vision
Getting Started With 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. Your User Name When you buy a phone and sign up for service, you're automatically assigned a User name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprint.com.”...
Page 216: Launching A Sprint Pcs Vision Connection
Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: Select Menu > Web. (Your Sprint PCS Vision connection will launch and the Sprint PCS Vision home page will be displayed.) The Sprint PCS Vision Home Page Shortcut: You can also press the navigation key right to launch the Web.
Page 217: Net Guard
If you had a previous Sprint PCS Vision connection, the last page you visited may be displayed when you launch your browser. When this occurs, you may not see the “Connecting...” message when you launch the session. Though the browser is open, you are not currently in an active data session—that is, no data is being sent or received.
Page 218 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 appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active (data is being transferred);...
Page 219: Navigating The Web
Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a Sprint PCS Vision session is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a Sprint PCS Vision session, the bottom line of your phone's display contains one or more softkeys.
Page 220 Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select onscreen items: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, and then press the desired softkey button (or press Tip: You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items.
Page 221: Accessing Messaging
Sprint PCS Messaging Accessing Messaging Now 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.
Page 222: Accessing Additional Email Providers
For information and instructions about reading, replying to, and composing Sprint PCS Mail, please see the Sprint PCS Vision Guide at www.sprint.com Accessing Additional Email Providers With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services such as AOL® Mail, Yahoo!® Mail, MSN® Hotmail, and EarthLink®...
Page 223: Accessing Instant Messaging
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: From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging >...
Page 224: Accessing Wireless Chatrooms
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: Select Menu >...
Page 225: Downloading Premium Services Content
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.
Page 226 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. Categories allows you to narrow your search to a general category, such as Movie/TV Themes for Ringers or College Logos for Screen Savers.
Page 227 Select an option to continue: Select Use (left softkey) to assign the downloaded item (or to start, in the case of a game or application). Your Sprint PCS Vision session will end and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen.
Page 228 To download purchased content from My Content Manager: From the My Content Manager display (see above), highlight the item you wish to download and press . (The information page for the selected item will be displayed.) Scroll to highlight Download and press will download automatically.
Page 229: Exploring The Web
Exploring the Web With Web access 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 and breaking news and weather and shop on your phone anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 230 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. (The browser menu will be displayed in a drop-down list.) Options available under the browser menu include: Home.
Page 231 About Browser. Displays technical information about the browser, its version, and the encryption version, and provides links to Certificate Information for the various components. Preferences. Displays all the preferences available for the browser. Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Web sites for easy access at a later time.
Page 232 Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. Select View Bookmarks. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to delete and press Options ( Select Delete and press Select OK ( Press to exit the pop-up screen.
Page 233: Sprint Pcs Vision Faqs
Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser. To restart the Web browser: Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. Select More >...
Page 234 Can I make calls and use Sprint PCS Vision services at the same time? You cannot use voice and Sprint PCS Vision services simultaneously. If you receive a call while Sprint PCS Vision service is active, the call will be forwarded to voicemail. You can place an outgoing call anytime, but it will interrupt any in-progress Sprint PCS Vision session.
Page 235: Sprint Power Vision
Sprint Power Vision In This Section Getting to Know Sprint Power Vision Exploring the Sprint Music Store Personalizing Your Service With On Demand Using Your Phone as a Modem With Sprint Power Vision data experience. Sprint Power Vision offers an enhanced, always-on experience, including rich, clear video and audio clips (up to five minutes in length), live interactive 3-D games, and Broadband-like download speeds.
Page 236: Getting To Know Sprint Power Vision
Broadband-like speeds. Your A960 by Samsung® is equipped with the latest in multimedia, imaging, and processing technology, and offers exclusive services not available on current Sprint PCS Vision Phones, such as access to the Sprint Music Store and On Demand.
Page 237: Exploring The Sprint Music Store
Exploring the Sprint Music Store Your Sprint Power Vision service allows you to access the Sprint Music Store, an online music distribution site that lets you purchase and download digital music files to play on your phone. Accessing the Sprint Music Store You can access the Sprint Music Store right from your phone’s main menu, anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.
Page 238: Purchasing And Downloading Music
Purchasing and Downloading Music Now that you’re in the store, you can shop for songs to purchase and download to your phone’s mass storage. To find and download music files from the Sprint Music Store: From the Sprint Music Store opening page, select an option to browse the store: Featured Music offers a revolving selection of highlighted songs and artists.
Page 239 When you purchase and download a music file from the Sprint Music Store, you get two versions of the song: one to download and play on your A960 (file type: AAC+), and another to download from on your PC (file type: WMA). The AAC+ files downloaded to...
Page 240 Create Playlist... to set up a custom playlist of songs you like to hear together. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a name for the playlist, select songs by artist, genre, and title, and create an order for the playlist. Once you’ve displayed a list of songs, you can browse through your available titles by Song, Artist, or Genre to select a specific song.
Page 241: Personalizing Your Service With On Demand
Personalizing Your Service With On Demand The On Demand feature from Sprint Power Vision makes it easier than ever to retrieve the most popular Web information and categories instantly. On Demand uses the ZIP code you provide to customize the content it retrieves to your area, so you can get the information you want, when you want it.
Page 242: Accessing On Demand Information
Accessing On Demand Information Finding the information you’re looking for with On Demand is as easy as navigating a Web browser on your PC. (The following examples will illustrate how to access News and Movies information.) To access News information using On Demand: Select Menu >...
Page 243 To access Movies information using On Demand: From the On Demand menu screen, highlight Movies and press displayed.) Select a movie title and press From the Movie Title display, select an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Options available may include: Date to select a date for the movie.
Page 244: Using Your Phone As A Modem
Using Your Phone as a Modem Your phone's data capabilities enable you to use your phone's high-speed data connection as a modem for your desktop or laptop PC. 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.
Page 245 Once the connection is established, launch 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.
Page 247: Sprint Pcs Voice Command
Sprint PCS Voice Command In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command Creating Your Own Address Book Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS Voice Command, reaching your friends, family, and coworkers has never been easier –...
Page 248: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Voice Command
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.
Page 249: Creating Your Own Address Book
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.
Page 250: Making A Call With Sprint Pcs Voice Command
Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press 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,”...
Page 251: Accessing Information Using Sprint Pcs Voice Command
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press 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,”...
Page 253: Section 4: Safety And Warranty Information
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 255: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information In This Section General Precautions Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Radiofrequency (RF) Energy Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice This phone guide contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use your phone. read and follow the information provided in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
Page 256: General Precautions
General Precautions There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and Speak directly into the mouthpiece. Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery.
Page 257 Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.
Page 258: Caring For The Battery
Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities. Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine. Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, flammable liquids, or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories.
Page 259: Radiofrequency (Rf) Energy
Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean. Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.
Page 260 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 A960 are: CDMA mode (Part 22): Head: 1.37 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.432 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24): Head: 1.20 W/kg;...
Page 261: Owner's Record
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. Model: Sprint Power Vision Phone A960 by Samsung® Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice...
Page 262 Section 4A: Important Safety Information...
Page 263: Manufacturer's Warranty
Sec tion 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty 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 and click...
Page 264: Manufacturer's Warranty
(i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG 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 SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
Page 265 Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product. What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG's Liability? EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS,” AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY OR...
Page 266 SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR...
Page 267 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P.
Page 268 Section 4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty...
Page 269: Index
Index Numerics 3-Way Calling 187 Abbreviated Dialing 65 Airplane Mode 61 Alarm Clock 103 Answering Calls 33 Auto Answer Mode 67 Backlight 54 Battery 25–27 Capacity 25 Charging 27 Installing 26 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 161–167 Bookmarks Accessing 207 Creating 207 Deleting 208 Browser Menu 205 Calculator 108...
Page 270 Instant Messaging 199 Key Functions 15 Key Tones 50 Location Settings 57 Lock Code Changing 72 Locking Your Phone 70 Making Calls 30 Mass Storage Area 106 Media Player 153–159 Playing Video and Audio Clips 156 Memo Pad 105 Menu Style 55 Messaging Deleting Old Messages 59 Setting Alerts 58...
Page 271 Restriction 66 Ringer Types 48 Ringer Volume 51 Roaming 77–81 Setting Roam Mode 80 Scheduler 100–103 Security 69–76 Security Menu 70 Silence All 53 SMS Text Messaging 181–183 Software Updating 63 Special Numbers 73 Speed Dialing 41 Assigning Numbers 95 Sprint 411 8 Sprint Customer Service 7 Sprint PCS Mail 197...
Page 272 Voice SMS Messaging 184– Voice-Activated Dialing 112– Voicemail Menu Key 179 Options 175 Retrieving 174 Setting Up 5, 172 Volume Text Message, Picture Mail, Voice Mail, Alarms, App. Volume. 52 Web 205–209 World Time 110 Index...

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Samsung A960 Owner's Manual

Welcome to Sprint

Introduction

Your Phone's Menu

Section 1: Getting Started

Setting up Service

Section 2: Your Phone

Your Phone: the Basics

Controlling Your Phone's Settings

Setting Your Phone's Security

Controlling Your Roaming Experience

Managing Call History

Using Contacts

Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools

Using Your Phone's Voice Services

Using the Built-In Camera

Using Your Phone's Built-In Media Player

Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features

Sprint PCS Service Features: the Basics

Sprint PCS Vision

Sprint Power Vision

Sprint PCS Voice Command

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Important Safety Information

Manufacturer's Warranty

Index

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