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Accessing Sprint® Instant Messaging

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Sprint PCS Vision Note: The information required for sign in will vary depending on the email provider you are accessing. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to read, reply to, compose, send, and manage your email account. Accessing Sprint® Instant Messaging Sprint PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL® Instant MessengerTM, MSN® Messenger, and Yahoo!® Messenger. To access instant messaging clients from your phone: 1. From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging > Instant Messaging. 2. Select an email provider, such as AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, or Yahoo! Messenger. 3. Use your keypad to enter the required sign in information for the selected provider, such as user name and/or password. (Your IM screen for the selected provider will display.) Note: The information required for sign in will vary depending on the instant messaging provider you are using. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to read, reply to, compose, send, and manage your IM account. Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 115

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Welcome to Sprint	7
Introduction	8
Your Phone’s Menu	9
Getting Started	15
Setting Up Service	16
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service	17
Setting Up Your Voicemail	18
Sprint PCS Account Passwords	19
Getting Help	20
Your Phone	23
Your Phone: The Basics	24
Front View of Your Phone	25
Key Functions	26
Viewing the Display Screen	29
Features of Your Phone	31
Turning Your Phone On and Off	32
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger	33
Navigating Through Phone Menus	36
Displaying Your Phone Number	37
Making and Answering Calls	38
Making Calls	38
Answering Calls	38
Missed Call Notification	40
Calling Emergency Numbers	40
In-Call Options	40
End-of-Call Options	41
Saving a Phone Number	41
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses	42
Plus (+) Code Dialing	43
Dialing From the Contacts List	44
Using Speed Dialing	44
Entering Text	46
Selecting a Character Input Mode	46
Entering Characters Using Word English Text Input	47
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad	49
Entering Numbers, Symbols, and Preset Messages	50
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings	51
Sound Settings	52
Ringer Types	52
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings	53
Alert Notification	54
Silence All	54
Display Settings	55
Changing the Text Greeting	55
Changing the Backlight Time Length	55
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style	56
Changing the Clock Display	56
Location Settings	57
Messaging Settings	58
Airplane Mode	60
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service	61
Phone Setup Options	63
Shortcuts	63
Call Answer Mode	63
Display Language	64
Setting Your Phone’s Security	65
Accessing the Security Menu	66
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature	66
Locking Your Phone	66
Unlocking Your Phone	67
Changing the Lock Code	67
Calling in Lock Mode	67
Limiting Use of Your Phone	68
Limiting Access to Contacts	68
Limiting Sprint PCS Vision® Access	68
Limiting Incoming Calls	68
Limiting Outgoing Calls	69
Using Special Numbers	70
Erasing Contacts	70
Erasing My Content	71
Resetting Your Phone	71
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision®	72
Net Guard	72
Update Data Profile	72
Controlling Your Roaming Experience	73
Understanding Roaming	74
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode	77
Using Call Guard	78
Managing Call History	79
Viewing History	80
Call History Options	81
Making a Call From Call History	81
Saving a Phone Number From Call History	82
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History	83
Erasing Call History	83
Using Contacts	84
Adding a New Contacts Entry	85
Finding Contacts Entries	86
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry	89
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers	89
Editing a Contacts Entry	90
Selecting a Ringer Type or a Picture for an Entry	91
Dialing Sprint PCS Services	92
Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools	93
Using Your Phone’s Calendar	94
Adding an Event to the Calendar	94
Event Alerts	95
Event Alert Menu	95
Viewing Events	95
Changing to Weekly View	96
Going to Today’s Date	96
Erasing an Event	96
Erasing Old Events	97
Erasing All Events	97
Using Your Phone’s Tools	98
Using the Alarm Clock	98
Using the Calculator	99
World Clock	100
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services	101
Managing Voice Records	102
Recording Voice Records	102
Playing or Deleting Voice Records	103
Changing Voice Record Settings	103
Sprint PCS Service Features	104
Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics	105
Using Voicemail	106
Setting Up Your Voicemail	106
Voicemail Notification	106
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages	107
Voicemail Options	108
Clearing the Message Icon	111
Voicemail Menu Key	111
Using SMS Text Messaging	113
Composing SMS Text Messages	113
Accessing SMS Text Messages	114
Using Preset Messages	115
Using Caller ID	116
Responding to Call Waiting	116
Making a Three-Way Call	117
Using Call Forwarding	118
Sprint PCS Vision®	119
Sprint PCS Vision Applications	120
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision	121
Your User Name	121
Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection	122
Net Guard	123
Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators	123
Navigating the Web	125
Accessing Messaging	127
Message Types	127
Accessing Sprint PCS® Mail	128
Accessing Additional Email Providers	128
Accessing Sprint® Instant Messaging	129
Accessing Wireless Chatrooms	130
Downloading Premium Services Content	131
Exploring the Web	135
Using the Browser Menu	135
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs	140
Sprint PCS® Voice Command	142
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command	143
Creating Your Own Address Book	144
Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command	145
Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command	146
Safety and Warranty Information	147
Important Safety Information	148
General Precautions	149
Safety and General Information	150
Exposure To Radio Frequency (RF) Energy	150
Operational Precautions	150
RF Energy Interference/Compatibility	151
Driving Precautions	152
Operational Warnings	152
Choking Hazards	153
Glass Parts	153
Seizures/Blackouts	154
Repetitive Motion	154
Hearing Aid Compatibility With Mobile Phones	154
Battery Tips	155
Specific Absorption Rate Data	156
Information from the World Health Organization	157
Product Registration	157
Owner’s Record	158
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice	158
Export Law Assurances	158
Wireless: The New Recyclable	158
Smart Practices While Driving	159
Manufacturer’s Warranty	161
Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada	162
What Does this Warranty Cover?	162
Products and Accessories	162
Software	163
Who Is Covered?	164
What Will Motorola Do?	164
How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information	164
What Other Limitations Are There?	165
Service and Repairs	166