Pcs Phone Samsung Vga1000 User Guide

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Silence Mode
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 Mode:
Press and hold the volume key down in standby mode. 
(The screen will display “Ringer Off.”)
To deactivate Silence Mode:
Press the volume key up and select a desired volume level.
Display Settings
Changing the Text Greeting
The text greeting can be up to 14 characters and is displayed on 
your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to 
display a custom greeting or you may display your PCS User 
Name on the phone’s screen (the default setting).
To display or change your custom greeting:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Display.
3.Press  for Greeting.
4.Select Custom using the navigation key and press .
5.Press and hold  to clear the existing greeting.
6.Use the numeric keypad to enter a new custom greeting.
7.Press  to save and exit.
To display your PCS User Name as your greeting (the default 
setting):
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Display.
3.Press  for Greeting.
4.Select User Name using the navigation key and  
press . 
						

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Changing the Backlight Time Length
The backlight setting lets you select how long the display 
screen and keypad are backlit after any key press is made.
To change the backlight setting:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Display.
3.Press for  Backlight.
4.Press  for Main Display,  for Keypad,  for Pwr 
Save Mode.
5.Use the navigation key to select Flip Open, 30 seconds,  
15 seconds, 8 seconds for the LCD or Flip Open, 30 seconds,  
15 seconds, 8 seconds, or Off for Keypad or On/Off for Pwr 
Save Mode.
6.Press  to Save.
Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
Changing the Display Screen
Your new PCS Phone offers options for what you see on the display 
screen while powering on or off and when in standby mode.
To change the display images:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Display.
3.Press  for Screen Saver.
4.Press  for Local Image,  for Download, or  for 
Picture Wallet.
5.Press the navigation key left or right to display Eagle, 
World Time, Calendar, Launch Pad, or Digital Clock in local 
image mode.
6.Press  to Save. 
						

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Changing the Phone’s Menu Style
To select the display’s menu style:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Display.
3.Press  for Menu Style.
4.Press the navigation key up or down to select Camera or 
Nature.
5.Press  to Save.
Location Settings
Your PCS 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.
Note: Even if the Location feature is enabled, no service may use your location without your expressed permission.
To enable your phone’s Location feature:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Others.
3.Press  for Location.
4.Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off.
5.Press  to Save.
When the Location feature is on, your phone’s standby screen 
will display the 
 icon. When Location is turned off, the  
icon will display. 
						

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Airplane Mode
When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive 
any calls or access online information. You may still use the 
phone’s other features, such as Games, Notepad, Voice Memos, 
etc., while you are in Airplane Mode.
To set your phone to Airplane Mode:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Airplane Mode.
3.Press  to continue.
4.Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off and  
press .
While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen will 
display “Phone off.”
TTY Use With PCS Service From Sprint
A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone), is a 
telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or 
hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to 
communicate by telephone.
Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please 
check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that 
it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY 
device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your 
phones headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your 
TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase 
the connector cable.
When establishing your PCS Service, please call PCS Customer 
SolutionsSM via the state Telecommunications Relay Service 
(TRS) by first dialing 
. Then provide the state 
TRS with this number: 866-727-4889. 
						

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To turn TTY Mode on or off:
1.Press      
2.Press  again to continue.
3.Press the navigation key up or down to select Enable TTY 
or Disable TTY and press 
.
Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display .
Note: If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: 911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by other means 
including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and 
landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted 
when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs) rendering some 
communications unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related 
to TTY equipment or software used by PSAPs. This matter has been 
brought to the attention of the FCC, and the wireless industry and PSAP 
community are currently working to resolve this. 
						

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Phone Setup Options
Shortcut
Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key to 
a favorite or often-used function. Pressing the navigation key 
left in standby mode will launch your user-defined shortcut.
To assign your shortcut key:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Launch Pad.
3.Press  for Up Key,  for Down Key,  for Left Key, 
or  for Right Key.
4.Press the navigation key up or down to select one of the 
following functions:
Phone Book
Vo i c e  M e m o
Scheduler
Messaging
Vo i c e  D i a l
Ringer Type
Downloads
Display
Alarms
Calculator
5.Press to  Save. 
						

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Call Answer Mode
To set the actions required to answer an incoming call:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Others.
3.Press  for Call Answer and select one of the following:
Any Key
Ta l k  Ke y
Flip Open
4.Press  to Save.
Auto-Answer Mode
To answer calls when your phone is connected to an optional 
hands-free car kit:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Others.
3.Press  for Auto Answer.
4.Press the navigation key up or down to select Ye s or No.
5.Press  to Save.
Display Language
To assign a language for the phone’s display:
1.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Others.
3.Press  for Language.
4.Press the navigation key up or down to select English or 
Español.
5.Press  to Save. 
						

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							Section 2: Understanding Your PCS Phone
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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 settings on your PCS Phone, you receive 
peace of mind without sacrificing f lexibility. With several 
options available, you can customize your phone to meet your 
personal needs.B 
						

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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.Press   for Settings.
2.Press  for Security.
3.Enter your lock code.
4.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 0000. If none of 
these work, call PCS Customer Solutions at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Locking Your Phone
When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming 
calls or make calls to 911, PCS Customer Solutions, or special 
numbers.
To  l o c k  y o u r  p h o n e :
1.From the Security menu, press  for Lock Phone.
2.Using the navigation key, select Lock Now and press .
Unlocking Your Phone
To  u n l o c k  y o u r  p h o n e :
1.From the Security menu, press  for Lock Phone.
2.Enter your lock code.
3.Using the navigation key, select Unlocked and press .
Changing the Lock Code
To change your lock code:
1.From the Security menu, press  for Change Lock.
2.Enter your new lock code and press .
3.Re-enter your new lock code and press .