Pcs Phone Samsung I500 User Guide

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4.Tap the box located under Auto Lock Handheld and enter your lock 
code.
5.Select Never and tap OK.
6.Tap Done to exit.
Changing the Lock Code
To change your lock code:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Security.
3.Tap the box under Password and enter your lock code if assigned.
4.Enter your existing lock code and tap OK.
5.Enter the new lock code. You can also enter a hint if needed.
6.Tap...

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Calling in Lock Mode
You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in 
lock mode.
To place an outgoing call in lock mode:

To call an emergency number, special number or PCS Customer 
Solutions, tap the Special Numbers button. Enter the phone number 
and tap  . 

To place normal outgoing calls, tap   to display the lock code 
screen. Enter your lock code. Enter the desired phone number and 
Tap .
Current Privacy
The...

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Note: Performing a soft reset will not affect the PalmTM data, Address Book, Date Book, To Do List, or Contacts.
To add or replace a special number:
1.From the phone idle screen, tap   for Main Menu.
2.Select Options and tap Security.
3.Tap the Details button and enter your lock code.
4.Tap any of the three boxes under Special Numbers.
5.Enter the number using graffiti or the keypad.
6.Tap Done to save.
7.Tap Done to exit.
Note:...

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
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Section 2D
Controlling Your Roaming 
Experience
In This Section

Understanding Roaming

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode

Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard
oaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you’re off the 
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Your new dual band/tri-mode PCS 
Phone works anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and allows 
you to roam on analog and digital networks virtually anywhere...

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Understanding Roaming
Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the 
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and roaming. The following chart 
indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone.
Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Sprint Nationwide 
PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + 
number).
Note: You will...

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Some calling features which are standard on the enhanced Sprint 
Nationwide PCS Network, such as call waiting, PCS Vision Products 
and Services and direct international dialing, are unavailable.

Though callers can leave voicemail messages while you are 
roaming, you will not receive notification until you return to the 
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. While roaming, you should 
periodically check your voicemail box for new...

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Automatic: This setting seeks PCS Service. When PCS Service is 
unavailable, it searches for an alternative system.

Sprint: This setting allows you to select the Sprint Nationwide 
PCS Network only and prevents roaming on other networks.

Analog: This setting forces the phone to seek an analog roaming 
system. The previous setting (Automatic or Sprint) is restored the 
next time the phone is turned on.
Call Guard

No: Call...

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To Answer Incoming Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:
Remember if the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra 
steps to make and receive roaming calls even if you have selected the 
Analog setting.
1.When your phone rings, press  .
2.A message is displayed indicating that the roaming rate applies. 
Press   to answer the call. 

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Section 2E
Application Menus and Entering 
Text
In This Section

Application Launcher

Menus

Online Help

Fonts
his section is a road map to using your PCS Phone. Every function and 
feature can be accessed through a menu. Take a few moments to learn 
your way around. You’ll find that it makes your phone easier to use.
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Application Launcher
The Application Launcher displays the icons for the applications loaded 
on your phone. When in the phone mode, the application icon is located 
in the lower left hand corner.
Opening an Application
1.
Tap   from the phone main menu.
2.Find the desired application icon on the screen. Use the scroll bar on 
the right if needed.
Tip: You can also press the navigation key up or down on the front of the Sprint PCS Phone™...