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Key Functions, Phone Basics

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Phone Basics Key Functions 1. Speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. 2. Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the contacts, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength. 3. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. 4. Left Softkey allows you to select softkey actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left line on the display screen. 5. Talk Key allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or activate Voice Dial. 6. Volume Key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume key 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. Voicemail Key allows you to press and hold to automatically dial your voicemail. 8. Numeric Keypad allows you 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 capitalization mode. 10. Power/Accessory Interface Connector allows you to connect charging accessories and optional accessory cables to your phone. 11. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. 12. Plus Code Dialing Key automatically dials the international access code for the country in which you are located (for instance, 011 for international calls placed from the United States). Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics 13

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Section 1: Getting Started 1	3
1A. Setting Up Service 3	3
Section 2: Your Phone 9	3
2A. Your Phone: The Basics 11	3
2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 43	3
2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security 65	4
2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience 79	4
2E. Managing Call History 85	4
2F. Using Contacts 93	4
2G. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools 103	5
2H. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services 113	5
2I. Using the Built-in Camera 127	5
2J. Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 143	5
Section 3: Qwest® Service Features 151	5
3A. Qwest® Service Features: The Basics 153	5
3B. Sprint PCS Vision 171	5
Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information 189	6
4A. Important Safety Information 191	6
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty 203	6
Welcome to Qwest®	7
Introduction	8
Your Phone’s Menu	9
Getting Started	19
Setting Up Service	21
Getting Started	22
Setting Up Your Voicemail	23
Account Passwords	24
Getting Help	25
Your Phone	27
Your Phone: The Basics	29
Front View of Your Phone	30
Key Functions	31
Viewing the Display Screen	33
Features of Your Phone	37
Turning Your Phone On and Off	38
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger	39
Navigating Through Phone Menus	42
Displaying Your Phone Number	44
Making and Answering Calls	45
Holding Your Phone	45
Making Calls	46
Dialing Options	47
Answering Calls	48
Missed Call Notification	49
Calling Emergency Numbers	50
In-Call Options	51
End-of-Call Options	52
Saving a Phone Number	52
Finding a Phone Number	53
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses	54
Plus (+) Code Dialing	55
Dialing From the Contacts List	55
Using Speed Dialing	56
Entering Text	57
Selecting a Character Input Mode	57
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input	58
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad	59
Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset Messages	60
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings	61
Sound Settings	62
Ringer Types	62
Selecting a Key Tone	64
Key Tone Level	64
Key Tone Length	64
Adjusting the Phone’s Ringer Volume	65
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings	65
Alert Notification	66
Silence All	67
TTS	67
Display Settings	68
Changing the Text Greeting	68
Changing the Backlight Time Length	68
Changing the Display Screen	69
Changing the Brightness	69
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style	69
Changing the Font Color	70
Changing the Dialing Font	70
Location Settings	71
Messaging Settings	72
Airplane Mode	74
TTY Use	75
Updating Phone Software	77
Phone Setup Options	78
Display Language	78
Call Setup Options	79
Abbreviated Dialing	79
Contact Match	80
Restriction	80
Call Answer Mode	81
Auto Answer Mode	81
Setting Your Phone’s Security	83
Accessing the Security Menu	84
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature	85
Locking Your Phone	85
Unlocking Your Phone	85
Calling in Lock Mode	85
Changing the Lock Code	86
Lock Services	87
Locking Voice Services	87
Locking Sprint PCS Vision	87
Locking the Camera	87
Using Special Numbers	88
Erasing Contacts	89
Erasing My Content	90
Erasing Voice Memos	91
Erasing Pictures	92
Erasing Messages	93
Default Settings	94
Resetting Your Phone	95
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision	96
Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services	96
Controlling Your Roaming Experience	97
Understanding Roaming	98
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode	100
Using Call Guard	101
Managing Call History	103
Viewing History	104
Call History Options	105
Making a Call From Call History	106
Saving a Phone Number From Call History	107
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History	108
Erasing Call History	109
Using Contacts	111
Adding a New Contacts Entry	112
Finding Contacts Entries	113
Contacts Entry Options	115
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry	116
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number	117
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers	118
Editing a Contacts Entry	119
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry	120
Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools	121
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler	122
Adding an Event to the Scheduler	122
Event Alerts	123
Event Alert Menu	123
Viewing Events	123
Going to Today’s Scheduler Menu	123
Erasing a Day’s Events	124
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock	125
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad	126
Using Your Phone’s Tools	127
Using the Calculator	127
Task List	128
Countdown	129
World Time	129
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services	131
Activating Voice Recognition	132
Using Voice Dial	133
Enabling/Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists	134
Adapting Digit Dial	135
Using Contacts	138
Enabling/Disabling Contact Choice Lists	138
Voice Memos	139
Recording Voice Memos Using Voice Recognition	139
Recording Voice Memos Using the Main Menu Option	140
Reviewing and Erasing Memos	141
Phone Status Information	142
My Phone Number	143
Getting Your Phone Number	143
Using the Built-in Camera	145
Taking Pictures	146
Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password	147
Camera Mode Options	148
Selecting Camera Settings	149
Viewing Your Camera’s Status Area Display	150
Storing Pictures	151
In Camera Folder	151
In Camera Folder Options	152
Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail	152
Sending Pictures From the In Camera Folder	153
Sending Pictures From Messaging	154
Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail	155
Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web Site	155
Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone	156
Uploading Pictures	157
Downloading Your Online Pictures	157
Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone	157
Settings and Info	159
Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology	161
Turning Bluetooth On and Off	162
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu	163
Bluetooth Settings: My Bluetooth Name	163
Bluetooth Settings: Visibility	164
Bluetooth Settings: My Bluetooth Address	164
Bluetooth Profiles	165
Pairing Bluetooth Devices	166
Qwest® Service Features	169
Qwest® Service Features: The Basics	171
Using Voicemail	172
Setting Up Your Voicemail	172
Voicemail Notification	173
New Voicemail Message Alerts	173
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages	174
Voicemail Options	175
Clearing the Message Icon	178
Voicemail Menu Key	179
Using SMS Text Messaging	181
Composing SMS Text Messages	181
Accessing SMS Text Messages	183
Using Preset Messages	184
Using Caller ID	185
Responding to Call Waiting	186
Making a Three-Way Call	187
Using Call Forwarding	188
Sprint PCS Vision	189
Sprint PCS Vision Applications	190
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision	191
Your User Name	191
Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection	192
Net Guard	193
Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators	194
Navigating the Web	195
Accessing Messaging	197
Message Types	197
Accessing Email Providers	197
Accessing Instant Messaging	198
Downloading Premium Services Content	199
Exploring the Web	201
Using the Browser Menu	201
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs	205
Safety and Warranty Information	207
Important Safety Information	209
General Precautions	210
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone	211
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device	213
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone	213
Caring for the Battery	215
UL Certified Travel Adapter	216
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy	217
Owner’s Record	219
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice	220
Manufacturer’s Warranty	221
Manufacturer’s Warranty	222