Pcs Phone Sanyo Vm4500 User Guide

Section 2C
Setting Your Phone’s Security
In This Section
Accessing the Security Menu
Locking Your Phone
Unlocking Your Phone
Changing the Lock Code
Calling in Lock Mode
Restricting Calls
Using Special Numbers
Locking the Picture & Video Menu
Erasing the Contacts Directory
Erasing the Downloads
Resetting Your Phone
Resetting and Locking Your Phone through SMS
Security Features for PCS VisionSM
B
y using the security settings on your PCS Phone, you receive peace of
mind without sacrificing f...

Accessing the Security Menu
You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu.
To access the Security menu:
1.Press  to access the main menu.
2.Select Settingsand press  .
3.Select Securityand press  .
4.Enter your lock code. (The Security menu displays.)
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...

Unlocking Your Phone
To unlock your phone:
1.Press Unlock(left softkey).
2.Enter your lock code. (Your phone will unlock and return to
standby mode.)
Changing the Lock Code
To change your lock code:
1.From the Security Menu display (see “Accessing the Security
Menu” on the previous page), select Othersand press  .
2.Select Change Lockand press  .
3.Enter a new lock code, (“1234” for example) under New Code.
4.Reenter the new code under Reenter Code.
Calling in Lock Mode
You can place calls to 911, PCS...

Options:
Allow AllLets you make or receive all calls.
PhoneBook OnlyLets you make or receive calls to or from
Contacts entries, Voicemail, or special numbers only.
Special #s OnlyLets you make or receive calls to or from
three special numbers only. (See “Using Special Numbers”
on this page.)
Note:Restricted incoming calls are forwarded to voicemail.
Locking the Picture & Video Menu
With this feature, you are prompted to enter your lock code every
time you access the Picture & Video menu.
To lock the...

To insert pauses into a special number:
1.From step 4 on the previous page, enter the phone number and
press Options(right softkey) for the options.
2.Highlight Hard Pause,2-Sec. Pause, or Hyphenand press  .
3.Finish entering the rest of the numbers and press  .
Note:There are no Speed Dial options associated with special numbers.
Erasing the Contacts Directory
To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts Directory:
1.From the Security Menu display (see “Accessing the Security
Menu” on page...

Resetting and Locking Your Phone Through SMS
When your phone is lost or stolen, you can erase your important
personal information (such as Contacts entries, call history, and
messages) and lock your phone by sending a special formatted SMS
message to your phone.
From your computer, sign on to 
www.sprintpcs.comand send a
message to your phone (input your 10-digit PCS Phone Number
followed by “@messaging.sprintpcs.com.”) in the following format:
\ \ RESET **** RESET
 – your defined passcode.
The default...

Security Features for PCS VisionSM
Signing In and Out of PCS Vision Services
You can sign out of PCS Vision services without turning off your
phone; however you will not have access to all PCS Vision services,
including Web and messaging. Signing out will avoid any charges
associated with PCS Vision services. While signed out, you can still
place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice
services. You may sign in again at any time.
To sign out of PCS Vision services:
1.Press  to access...

Section 2D
Controlling Your Roaming
Experience
In This Section
Understanding Roaming
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard
R
oaming is the ability to make or receive calls when 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 other networks where we’ve implemented
roaming agreements with other carriers.
This section explains how roaming works as well...

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 whether your phone is
operating in analog or digital mode. The following chart indicates
what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone.
Main LCD/Sub LCD Roaming Indicator Analog Indicator
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network
Other Digital Networks
Digital Roam
Analog Networks
Analog Roam
Tip:Remember, when you are using your phone off...

Roaming on Analog Networks
When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar
quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some
features, such as PCS Vision, PCS Voice Command, and PCS Ready
Link, will be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and
access voicemail. You may experience the following differences:
You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out, and
dropped calls.
Some features which are standard on the Sprint Nationwide 
PCS Network,...