Pcs Phone Samsung I500 User Guide

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Section 2B
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings
In This Section

Volume Settings

Ringer Types

Selecting Tone Length

Alert Notification

Silent Mode

Changing the Greeting

Changing the Backlight Settings

Changing the Display Screen

Screen Savers

Changing the Contrast
his section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best 
suit your requirements. Take a few moments to review these options and 
add or adjust the...

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Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings
To adjust the ringer or key beep volume:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Preferences.
3.Tap Sounds.
4.Tap Volume.
5.Select the desired level for the Ringer, Speaker, and Key Tone by 
tapping the level boxes.
6.When finished, tap Done.
Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or the earpiece volume during a call by using the volume keys...

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5.Tap the arrows to the left or right of the different ringer categories to 
preview the ringers.
6.Tap Done when finished.
Selecting Ringer Types for Messages
To select a ringer type for messages:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Preferences.
3.Tap Sounds.
4.Tap Ty p e.
5.Tap the arrows to the left or right of Voicemail or Messages to 
preview the ringers.
6.Tap Done when finished....

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4.Tap Tone.
5.Tap the drop down arrow next to Tone Length and select Short or 
Long.
6.Tap Done when finished.
Alert Notification
To enable or disable alert sounds:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Preferences.
3.Tap Sounds.
4.Tap Tone.
5.Tap the box next to each to enable or disable:

Minute Beep - A short beep is sounded every minute the call is 
connected.

Service Area - A beep is...

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Note: To quickly set your phone to vibrate, use the volume buttons when in idle mode on the phone main menu.
Changing the Greeting
The greeting can be up to 17 characters and is displayed on the first line 
of your phone’s display screen in idle mode.
To change your greeting:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Preferences.
3.Tap Display.
4.Tap Screen.
5.Tap the drop down arrow next to...

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Changing the Display Screen
Your new PCS Phone has display screen options which gives your screen 
a different look in standby mode. You can change the display by 
accessing the display options in the phone preferences.
To display the available options:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Preferences.
3.Tap Display.
4.Tap Screen.
5.Tap the drop down arrow next to Greeting and select one of...

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7.Tap the drop down arrow under Idle Screen and select one of the 
following:

Wallpaper - This option displays the desired wallpaper selected 
under the Wallpaper drop down arrow.

My Favorite Numbers - This option displays three favorite 
numbers. To configure the numbers, tap the arrow to the right. Enter 
a name and phone number and tap Add. To call the number, tap the 
name in the box.

Sprint Logo - This option displays...

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Section 2C
Setting Your Phone’s Security
In This Section

Accessing the Security Menu

Locking Your Phone

Unlocking Your Phone

Using Special Numbers

Security Features for PCS VisionSM
y using the security setting on your PCS Phone, you receive peace of 
mind without sacrificing flexibility. With several options available, you 
can customize your phone to meet your personal needs.
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Accessing the Security Menu
You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu.
To access the Security menu:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Security.
3.Tap the Details button.
4.Enter your lock code and tap  .
5.The security menu is displayed.
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either 
your Social Security number or PCS Phone Number or try...

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6.Tap the drop down arrow next to Allow outgoing call and select All 
Calls
 or Special Numbers Only.
7.Tap Done when finished.
Locking your Phone
When you lock the phone, a lock code is required before the phone can be 
used. If the phone is powered off when it is locked, it will still be locked 
when it is powered back on. 
To lock your phone:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Security....