Sierra Wireless SB3000P PCS CDMA Voice/Data Modem for Handspring PDAs User Manual SB3000

Sierra Wireless, Inc PCS CDMA Voice/Data Modem for Handspring PDAs SB3000

Users Manual Part 4 of 6

Section 4
46 Making and Answering Calls
1sr Call Only to end a 3-way call by terminating the
second call and returning to the original call.
End-of-Call Options
After receiving a call identified by Caller ID, or after making
a call to a phone number that is not in your Address Book,
the phone number, the duration of the call, and the
following options are displayed.
To select an option, tap it.
Done to return to the Phone application.
Save to Address Book to save the phone number in
your Address Book (see below).
Saving a Phone Number
At the end of a phone call, if the phone number is not
already in your handheld’s Address Book, your Sprint PCS
Communicator can save the number to your Address Book.
To save a number at the end of a call:
1. Tap Hang Up to disconnect the call.
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2. Tap Save to Address Book. The Paste Number
confirmation appears.
Note:
The End-of-Call options
are not displayed for
calls identified as No ID
or Blocked Caller ID.
Tip:
You can also save a
number to your Address
Book using the Call
History screen. See
page 90 for more
information.
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3. Tap OK. The Address Edit screen of your Address Book
displays. The phone number you are saving appears in
the first phone number field.
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4. Continue editing the entry, then tap Done when you
are finished.
Finding a Phone Number
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You can search for Internal Phone Book entries with phone
numbers that contain a specific string of numbers.
To find a phone number:
1. Enter one or more digits. The more numbers you enter,
the more specific the search becomes.
2. Highlight Find and press .
3. To display the Internal Phone Book entry that contains
the phone number, highlight the entry and press .
To dial the number, press again.
Tip:
For more information
about using the Address
Book, see the “Visor
Handheld User Guide”
t
hat came with your
handheld.
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Dialing Extra Digits
Sometimes you may need to dial extra digits (or send DTMF
tones) while you are on a call. For example, if you call an
automated answering system, you might need to enter an
extension number. Or, you may need to enter credit card
billing information while you are on a call.
To dial a phone number with extra digits:
1. On the Active Call screen, tap Key Pad.
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2. Enter the additional numbers.
3. Tap Done when you are finished.
Calling Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 911 (tap ) and
other emergency numbers even if your module is locked,
you have no service, or your module has not been activated.
For more information on calling emergency numbers, see
"Using Special Numbers" on page 124.
Displaying Your Phone Number
Just in case you forget your phone number, your
Sprint PCS Communicator can remind you.
To display your phone number:
1. Make sure your module is on.
2. Press the Phone Application button or tap the
Phone icon in the Applications Launcher to start the
Phone application.
Tip:
You can change the kind
of DTMF tones (long or
short) the module sends
using the the Phone
Preferences menu
option. See "Setting Your
Phone Module
Preferences" on page
105
Tip:
You can also dial phone
numbers with extra
digits using Speed Dial.
See page 130 for more
information.
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3. Tap the Menu icon on your Visor™ handheld to
view the menus.
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4. From the Options menu, tap About Phone.
Tip:
For more information
about using the menus,
see page 52. Also, refer
t
o the “Visor Handheld
User Guide” that came
with your handheld.
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Navigating Through Menus and
Entering Text
In this Section
Menu Navigation
Selecting Menu Items
Menu Diagram
Shortcuts
Viewing the Menus
Character Input Methods
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input
Entering Symbols and Numbers
his section is a road map to using your module. It shows you how to use
the menus to access the functions and features of your new module.
Take a few moments to learn your way around — you’ll find that it makes
your module easier to use and understand.
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Menu Navigation
Your Sprint PCS Communicator uses menus to help you
perform various functions within your module. Menus also
let you check and change your module settings.
Accessing Menus
To access the menus:
Tap the menu icon on your Visor™ handheld.
The available menus appear at the top of the screen; the
active menu is highlighted. To choose a different menu, tap
the menu name.
Selecting Menu Items
When you choose a menu name, the available menu items
appear below the menu name. Select a menu item by
tapping it.
For example, if you want to change your Sound
Preferences:
1. From any of the Phone application screens, tap the
menu icon on your Visor handheld.
2. Tap Options. The Options menu items appear below
the menu name.
3. Tap Sound Preferences. The Sound Preferences
screen appears.
Note:
Some menus cannot be
accessed unless your
module is turned on.
See page 53.
Tip:
For more information on
using menus, see the
t
he “Visor Handheld
User Guide” that came
with your handheld.
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Menu Diagram
The menus that are available depend on the screen you are
viewing. The following illustrations show the menu
structure for the Phone application.
Speed Dial screen
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menu, right one to show Options menu).>
Edit Options
Edit Speed Dial Phone Preferences
Show/Hide Button Number Ringer Preferences
Call Preferences
Security Preferences
Roam Preferences
Data Preferences
About Phone
Note:
The menus that are
available when you are
using the Data
applications depend on
t
he application.
Note:
The Options menu is
only available when
your module is turned
on.
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Dialpad screen
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menu, right one to show Options menu).>
Edit Options
Paste Phone Preferences
Enable/Disable 4-digit dialing Ringer Preferences
Call Preferences
Security Preferences
Roam Preferences
Data Preferences
About Phone
Note:
The Options menu is
only available when
your module is turned
on.
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Call History screen
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menu, right one to show Options menu).>
Shortcuts
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Working Within the Menu Structure
Selecting Menu Items
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Record Options
Purge Phone Preferences
Delete Item Ringer Preferences
Call Preferences
Security Preferences
Roam Preferences
Data Preferences
Font Preferences
About Phone
Note:
The Options menu is
only available when
your module is turned
on.
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As you navigate through a menu, the options are
highlighted. Select an option by highlighting it and
pressing .
For example, if you want to view your last incoming call:
1. From the main menu, highlight Call History and
press . (It may already be highlighted.)
2. Press the Mouse Key down to highlight Incoming Log
and press . If you have received any calls, they are
displayed on the screen.
Backing Up Within a Menu
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To go to the previous menu:
Press .
To go to the main menu:
Press .
Viewing the Menus
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Menu Diagram
Menus let you check or change your phone settings. The
menus that are available depend on the screen you are
viewing. The following outline shows your phone’s menu
structure.
Speed Dial screen
Edit
Edit Speed Dial
Options
Phone Preferences
Sound Preferences
Call Preferences
Roam Preferences
Note:
The Options menu
is available from
every screen.
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Data Preferences
About Phone
Dialpad screen
Edit
Paste
Call History screen
Record
Purge
Delete Item
Character Input Methods
Your Sprint PCS Communicator uses the standard Visor
methods for entering numbers, letters, and punctuation.
Try the following methods:
Tap the screen to enter a phone number to dial or to
choose an entry, icon, or menu option.
Use Graffiti® writing to enter numbers, letters, or other
characters.
Use your handheld’s onscreen keyboard to enter and
edit your Speed Dial entries.
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Characters scroll in the following order:
. @ / 1 ? , ’ & - ( ) \ ~
A B C 2
D E F 3
G H I 4
J K L 5
M N O 6
P Q R S 7
T U V 8
W X Y Z
0
Space
Shift
Tip:
For more information on
entering characters,
see the “Visor Handheld
User Guide” that came
with your handheld.
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Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input
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To enter characters using T9 Text Input, select the T9 Word
mode (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on
page xx).
T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an
intuitive word database and creates a suitable word. (The
word may change as you type.) If the word you want does
not display after you have entered all the letters, press
to scroll through additional word selections. To accept a
word and insert a space, press .
If you make a mistake, press to erase a single
character or press and hold to delete the entire entry.
Adding a Word to the T9 Database
If a word you want to enter does not display as an option
when you are using T9 Text Input, you can add it to the
database.
To add a word to the database:
1.
2.
3.
Entering Symbols and Numbers
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To enter symbols, select the SYM mode. (See “Selecting a
Character Input Mode” on page xx.) To enter a symbol,
press the appropriate key indicated on the display.
To enter numbers, select the 123 mode and press the
appropriate key (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on
page xx).
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Adjusting the Volume
In this Section
Changing the Ringer
Silencing the Ringer
Adjusting the Volume During a Conversation
Muting a Call
ith all the things that demand your attention in today’s fast-paced
world, its important to tune in to what really matters. Your
Sprint PCS Communicator gives you the ability to control your module’s
volume with the touch of a button. Not only can you control what you hear,
you can also control what your caller hears.
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Changing the Ringer
Your Sprint PCS Communicator lets you set up two distinct
ring profiles. For each profile, you can choose the type of
ring you want, the volume of the ring, and whether you
want the module to vibrate. For more information about
choosing the settings for your ring profiles, see page 106.
Once you’ve set up your two ring profiles, you can quickly
switch between them using the Ring Profile Selector
on the top of the SB3000. The Ring Profile Selector
has two settings that correspond to the two ring profiles.
To switch the ring profile:
Slide the Ring Profile Selector to the other set-
ting.
Silencing the Ringer
To silence the ringer on incoming calls:
1. When the module rings, tap Silence on the Incoming
Call alert screen, or briefly press the Power button
.
2. Tap Answer to answer the call.
Adjusting the Volume During a Conversation
When you need to adjust the volume of a conversation
while you on a call, press the Scroll buttons on your
handheld. The Volume screen appears.
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Tip:
If you set one ring
profile to have a loud
ring and the other
profile to have a soft
ring or to vibrate only,
you can use the Ring
Profile Selector to
quickly change the
ringer volume.
Note:
The Volume screen
disappears
approximately 3
seconds after you make
your final volume
adjustment.
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Muting a Call
There are times when it’s necessary to mute a call so that
the other party does not hear you or certain background
noise. You can mute a single call and a 3-way call.
The Mute (or Unmute) button appears on the Active Call
screen.
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To use this function during a call:
Tap Mute.
To unmute a call:
Tap Unmute.
Note:
Muting is not
available when you
use Speed Dial to
place a call that
contains a hard
pause (see
page 130).
Tip:
When the module is
muted, the Unmute
button replaces the
Mute button on the
display.
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Using Sprint PCS Service
Features
In this Section
Using Caller ID
Responding to Call Waiting
Three-Way Calling
Forwarding Your Calls
ow that you’ve mastered the basics, you can begin to focus on where
you want to go. This section guides you step-by-step through the
calling features that enhance your Sprint PCS Service. From Caller ID to
Call Forwarding, using these features will help you make the most of your
Sprint PCS Service.
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Using Caller ID
Caller ID lets you know who’s calling by displaying the
number of the person calling when your module rings. If
the callers name and number are already stored in your
handheld’s Address Book, the corresponding name appears
with the number. In the same way, if you call someone who
has this feature, your phone number displays on their
phone.
To block your phone number from being displayed for a
specific outgoing call:
1. Tap .
2. Enter the number you want to call.
3. Tap .
To block your number for all outgoing calls:
1. Make sure your module is on.
2. Press the Phone Application button or tap the
Phone icon in the Applications Launcher to start the
Phone application.
3. Tap the Menu icon on your Visor™ handheld to
view the menus.
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4. From the Options menu, tap Call Preferences.
5. Tap the checkbox next to Block outgoing caller id to
select it.
6. Tap OK.
Using Call Waiting
Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls while you’re on a
call by sounding two beeps. The display screen informs you
Tip:
For more information
about using the menus,
see page 52. Also, refer
t
o the “Visor Handheld
User Guide” that came
with your handheld.
Note:
You cannot block the
ougoing Caller ID and
disable Call Waiting at
t
he same time.
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that a call is coming in and shows the caller’s phone
number (if it’s available).
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To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:
Tap Swap to put the first caller on hold and answer the
second call.
To ignore an incoming call while you’re on a call:
Tap Ignore. The second call is displayed on the Active
Call screen while it is being sent to your voicemail. You
can still tap Swap Calls to answer the second call.
When you have placed one call on hold and answered the
second call, the Active Call screen shows both calls.
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screen grab here.>
To switch between the two calls:
Tap Swap Calls to place the active call on hold. The
call that was on hold becomes active.
To end the active call:
Tap Hang Up. The call that was on hold becomes the
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active call.
To disable Call Waiting for a single outgoing call:
1. Tap .
2. Enter the number you want to call.
3. Tap . Call Waiting is disabled for the duration of the
call. It is automatically reactivated when you end the
call.
To disable Call Waiting for all calls:
1. Make sure your module is on.
2. Press the Phone Application button or tap the
Phone icon in the Applications Launcher to start the
Phone application.
3. Tap the Menu icon on your Visor™ handheld to
view the menus.
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4. From the Options menu, tap Call Preferences.
5. Tap the checkbox next to Disable call waiting to
select it.
6. Tap OK.
Tip:
For more information
about using the menus,
see page 52. Also, refer
t
o the “Visor Handheld
User Guide” that came
with your handheld.
Note:
You cannot disable Call
Waiting and block the
ougoing Caller ID at the
same time.
Note:
In some geographic
areas, disabling Call
Waiting may not work
for calls that begin with
an asterisk (*).
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Three-Way Calling
With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two different
people at the same time. When using this feature, the
normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two
calls.
To place a Three-Way Call:
1. Enter a number you wish to call and tap .
2. Once you have established the connection, tap Hold to
put the first caller on hold.
3. Tap 2nd Call.
4. Dial the second number you wish to call and tap .
5. When you’re connected to the second party, tap
3-way Call to begin your three-way call.
To end a Three-Way Call:
Tap Clear All Calls to end both calls.
Tap 1st Call Only to end the second call and return to
the remaining call.
If one of the people you called hangs up, you and the
remaining caller stay connected.
Forwarding Your Calls
Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to
another phone number – even when your module is turned
off. You can continue to make calls from your module
while Call Forwarding is activated.
You can set up Call Forwarding using the Call Preferences
menu or the Dialpad screen.
Using the Call Preferences Menu to Set Up Call
Forwarding
1. Make sure your module is on.
2. Press the Phone Application button or tap the
Phone icon in the Applications Launcher to start the
Phone application.
Note:
Three-Way Calling is
only available if the
second call is an
outgoing call.
Tip:
You can also dial a
second number
stored in your
Speed Dial list, Call
History log,
Address Book, or
SMS Text
Messages. Simply
find the number,
t
hen tap
3-way Call.
Tip:
After ending one
Three-Way Call, you
can always intiate
another Three-Way Call
with the remaining call.
Note:
You are charged a
higher rate for calls you
have forwarded.
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3. Tap the Menu icon on your Visor™ handheld to
view the menus.
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4. From the Options menu, tap Call Preferences.
5. Tap the arrow next to forward all calls to and select a
number to forward your calls to, or select one of these
options from the pop-up Call Forwading list:
Do not forward to disable Call Forwarding.
Edit numbers to add new a new forwarding
number or edit an existing number (see
"Managing your Call Forwarding List", below).
6. Tap OK.
Managing your Call Forwarding List
The Call Forwarding List can contain up to 5 phone
numbers.
To edit the Call Forwarding List:
1. Make sure your module is on.
2. Press the Phone Application button or tap the
Phone icon in the Applications Launcher to start the
Phone application.
3. Tap the Menu icon on your Visor™ handheld to
view the menus.
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4. From the Options menu, tap Call Preferences.
5. Tap the arrow next to forward all calls to and select
Edit numbers from the pop-up list.
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Tip:
For more information
about using the menus,
see page 52. Also, refer
t
o the “Visor Handheld
User Guide” that came
with your handheld.
Tip:
For more information
about using the menus,
see page 52. Also, refer
t
o the “Visor Handheld
User Guide” that came
with your handheld.
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6. The Call Forwarding list contains the following options.
To select an option, tap it.
OK to save your changes and return to the Call
Preferences screen.
New to add a new forwarding number. Enter the
number and tap OK.
Edit to edit the highlighted number. Make any
necessary changes and tap OK.
Delete to delete the highlighted number. Tap OK to
confirm.
Using the Dialpad screen to Set Up Call Forwarding
To activate Call Forwarding:
1. Tap .
2. Enter the area code and phone number to which your
calls should be forwarded.
3. Tap . You will hear a tone confirming the activation
of Call Forwarding.
To deactivate Call Forwarding:
Tap . You will see a message
and hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.
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Managing Messages
In this Section
Setting Up Voicemail
Message Types
New Voicemail Message Alerts
Retrieving your Voicemail
New SMS Text Messages Alerts
Using the SMS Text Messages Application
Message Options
our Sprint PCS Communicator is always working to help you stay
connected – even when you’re unavailable. With two different types of
messaging, you can depend on being notified of important information.
This section steps you through the messaging functions available on your
Sprint PCS Communicator.
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Setting Up Voicemail
The first thing you’ll want to do after activating your
module is set up your voicemail (see page 6 for
instructions).
Knowing When You Have Messages
There are several ways your Sprint PCS Communicator
alerts you of new messages:
By displaying a message on the screen.
By the LED blinking green.
By displaying at the top of your screen for voicemail
messages or for SMS Text Messages.
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Message Types
There are two types of messaging features available on your
Sprint PCS Communicator.
Voicemail automatically captures calls when you can’t
answer your module or it is turned off. The voicemail
system sends a notification to your module when you
have new voice messages.
SMS Text Messages lets you receive short text
messages on your module. You can get messages from
other mobile phones, e-mail applications, the Sprint
Web site,and paging operators (see page page 75). You
can receive up to 200 SMS Text Messages as long as
your handheld has enough memory to store them.
Tip:
When you are roaming
off the Sprint PCS
Network, you may not
receive notification of
new voicemail
messages. It is
recommended that you
periodically check your
voicemail by dialing 1 +
area code + your Sprint
PCS Communicator
Number.
Tip:
You can send SMS Text
Messages through the
Sprint PCS Web site:
www.sprintpcs.com.
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New Voicemail Message Alerts
When you receive one or more new voicemail messages,
your module displays the New Voicemail alert.
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The New Voicemail alert contains the following options. To
select an option, tap it.
Cancel to clear the alert. The voicemail icon
remains on your display screen to remind you that you
have new messages.
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Listen to dial your voicemail box and listen to your
messages. This option is not available if you are on a
call.
Clear Count to clear the new message count and
remove the voicemail icon from your screen.
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages
You can review your messages directly from your
Sprint PCS Communicator or from any other touch-tone
phone. To dial your voicemail box from your Sprint PCS
Communicator, you can either use One-Touch Message
Access or call from the Speed Dial screen.
Using One-Touch Message Access:
1. Tap the Voicemail icon that appears at the top of
your screen when you have new messages. The New
Voicemail Alert screen displays.
2. Tap Listen to dial your voicemail box.
Note:
Your module accepts
messages even when it
is turned off. However,
you are only notified of
new messages when
your module is turned
on and you are in a
Sprint PCS Service
Area.
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turn Visor on if
it is powered off.
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ote:
You are charged for
airtime minutes when
you are accessing your
voicemail.
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ote:
One-Touch Message
Access is not available
while you are on a call.
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3. Follow the system prompts to hear your messages.
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Using Speed Dial to Access your Messages:
On the Speed Dial screen, tap . Follow the
system prompts to hear your messages.
Using the Dialpad to Access your Messages:
On the Dialpad screen, tap .
Using a Phone Other Than Your Sprint PCS
Communicator to Access Your Messages:
1. Dial your Sprint PCS Communicator Number.
2. When your voicemail box answers, tap .
3. Enter your pass code.
Clearing the Voicemail Message Icon
Your module may temporarily continue to display the
Voicemail icon after you have checked your voicemail
messages.
To clear the icon from the display screen:
1. Tap the Voicemail icon to display the New Voicemail
alert screen.
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2. Tap Clear Count.
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New SMS Text Messages Alert
When you receive a new SMS Text Message, your module
displays the New Message Alert.
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The New Message Alert contains the following options. To
select an option, tap it.
Done to mark the currently displayed message as
“read” and return to the previous application.
Delete to delete the currently displayed message. If
there are more messages left to read, the next message
displays.
Call Back to dial the phone number of the sender (if
available).
Next to read the next message. The currently displayed
message is marked as “read.”
Using the SMS Text Messages Application
The SMS Text Messages application allows you to view and
manage your incoming SMS Text Messages.
Viewing your SMS Text Messages List
To view a list of your SMS Text Messages, launch the SMS
Text Messages application using any of the following
methods:
Tip:
You can dismiss the
New Message Alert by
pressing an application
button or using the
Application Launcher to
start another
application.
Title bar shows
the number of
new messages
Date and time
message was
received
SMS Text
Call back name
(if available) and
phone number
Tap to mark
the message
as “read
Tap to delete
the message
Tap to dial the
phone number
of the sender
(if available)
Tap to read
the next
message (if
applicable)
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Press the Data Application button repeatedly
until the SMS Text Messages screen appears.
Tap the SMS Text Messages icon in the Application
Launcher to start the SMS Text Messages application.
Tap the SMS Text Messages icon . This icon appears
at the top of your screen when you are in the Phone
application and you have a new SMS Text Message.
The SMS Text Messages list divides your messages into two
different categories. Each category has its own screen.
The Inbox screen displays a list of all incoming
messages, including new messages. Messages that
you’ve read are marked with a check.
The Filed screen displays a list of messages that you
want to save for an extended period of time. Filed
messages will not be deleted if you purge your Inbox
(see "Erasing SMS Text Messages" on page 81).
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Changing the Display Options
You can customize the appearance of the Inbox and Filed
screens by changing how the lists are sorted. You can also
specify whether the screens include the dates received.
To change the display options:
1. From the Inbox or Filed screen, tap Show. The Show
Tip:
SMS Text Messages is
t
he factory default Data
application. You can
change your default
Data applications by
using the Data
Preferences menu
option. See page 113 for
more information.
Tip:
Tap the upper right
corner of the SMS Text
Messages screen to
switch from the Inbox
screen to the Filed
screen.
Tip:
Use the Scroll buttons
on your handheld to
scroll through the SMS
Text Messages list.
Tip:
Changing the display
options affects both the
Inbox screen and the
Filed screen.
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Options screen displays.
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2. Tap the arrow next to Sort by to select how to sort your
SMS Text Message lists. You can choose to sort by Date,
Call Back Info, or Message Text.
3. To include the date received on your SMS Text Message
lists, tap the checkbox next to Show date to select it.
4. Tap OK to return to the SMS Text Message list.
Managing Your SMS Text Messages
The SMS Text Messages application helps you manage your
messages. Using the SMS Text Messages application, you
can read and delete messages, file messages for extended
storage, copy text from a message, and even call the sender
of a message.
Reading Messages
To read a message:
Tap an entry in the SMS Text Messages list. The
Single Message screen displays.
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The Single Message screen contains the following options.
To select an option, tap it.
Done to mark the currently displayed message as
“read” and return to the SMS Text Messages list.
Next to read the next message. The currently displayed
message is marked as “read.
Delete to delete the currently displayed message. If
prompted, tap Yes to confirm the deletion. If there are
more messages left to read, the next message displays.
See "Erasing SMS Text Messages" on page 81 for more
information about deleting messages.
Call Back to dial the phone number of the sender (if
available). See page 79 for more information.
Filing your SMS Text Messages
If you’d like to save a SMS Text Message for an extended
period of time, you can move it from your Inbox to the Filed
screen. Filed messages are not deleted if you purge your
Inbox (see "Erasing SMS Text Messages" on page 81).
To file your SMS Text Messages:
1. In the SMS Text Messages list, tap the entry you want to
save. The Single Message screen displays.
2. Tap the Menu icon on your Visor™ handheld to
view the menus.
3. From the Message menu, tap File. The message is
moved from the Inbox screen to the Filed screen.
Copying Text from your SMS Text Messages
Copying text places it on the clipboard of your handheld,
where it becomes available to paste into other applications.
You can copy all or part of a message.
To copy text from a SMS Text Message:
1. Tap an entry in the SMS Text Messages list to display
the Single Message screen.
2. Highlight the portion of the message you want to copy.
Tip:
If the message is more
t
han one screen long,
use the Scroll buttons
on your handheld to
scroll through the
message.
Tip:
If you do not want to be
asked before deleting,
you can change this
setting by using the
SMS Preferences menu
option (see page 79).
Tip:
For more information
about using the menus,
see page 52. Also, refer
t
o the “Visor Handheld
User Guide” that came
with your handheld.
Tip:
To select all of the text in
t
he message, tap Select
All in the Edit menu.
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3. From the Edit menu, tap Copy. The text is placed on
your clipboard.
Calling the Sender of a SMS Text Message
If there is a phone number included in the SMS Text
Message, your Sprint PCS Communicator can call the
sender of the message.
To use the Call Back feature:
1. Tap an entry in the SMS Text Messages list to display the
Single Message screen.
2. Tap Call Back. The Call Back screen displays a list of
all of the phone numbers found in the message. The
Call Back number is the first number in the list.
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3. Tap the number you want to call.
4. Edit the entry (if necessary), then tap Call to dial the
number.
Setting Your SMS Text Message Preferences
You can change the way your SMS Text Message application
looks and behaves, including selecting the font used for
displaying your messages and other SMS preferences.
Changing the Font
When you change the font for your SMS Text Messages, only
the current screen is affected.
To change the font for the current SMS Text Messages
screen:
1. Make sure your module is on.
Tip:
You can also call
t
he sender by
choosing Call
Sender from the
Message menu. For
more information
on using the
menus, see page 52
or refer to the
“Visor Handheld
User Guide” that
came with your
handheld.
Note:
Changing the font does
not affect text in the
New Message alert.
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2. Launch the SMS Text Messages application.
3. Tap the Menu icon on your Visor™ handheld to
view the menus.
4. From the Options menu, tap Font.
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5. Tap the font you want to use.
6. Tap OK to save your changes and return to the SMS
Text Messages applicaton.
Setting your SMS Preferences
The SMS Preferences screen lets you enter the area code you
normally use. It also lets you set whether you want to be
prompted to confirm deletions and how you want to be
alerted for new messages.
To set your SMS Preferences:
1. Make sure your module is on.
2. Launch the SMS Text Messages application.
3. Tap the Menu icon on your Visor™ handheld to
view the menus.
4. From the Options menu, tap Preferences.
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5. Enter the Default area code. This is the area code you
normally use.
Tip:
For more information
about using the menus,
see page 52. Also, refer
t
o the “Visor Handheld
User Guide” that came
with your handheld.
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6. If you do not want to be prompted before messages are
deleted, tap the checkbox next to Confirm deletions to
deselect this option.
7. If you do not want a ring to play when you have new
messages, tap the checkbox next to Audible Alert to
deselect this option.
8. Tap OK to save your changes and return to the SMS
Text Messages applicaton.
SMS Text Message Storage
SMS Text Messages are stored on your Visor handheld. You
can store up to 200 SMS Text Messages, depending on your
handhelds memory.
Erasing SMS Text Messages
You can erase a single call SMS Text Message, or you can
erase multiple entries in your SMS Text Message list.
To erase a single SMS Text Message:
1. Tap an entry in the SMS Text Messages list to display the
Single Message screen.
2. Tap Delete.
3. If prompted, tap Yes to confirm the deletion.
To erase multiple messages (purge):
1. Make sure your module is on.
2. Launch the SMS Text Messages application.
3. Choose the Inbox or the Filed screen by tapping the
upper right corner of the screen.
4. Tap the Menu icon on your Visor™ handheld to
view the menus.
Tip:
If you do not want
t
o be asked before
deleting, you can
change this setting
by using the SMS
Preferences menu
option (see
page 79).
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5. From the Message menu, tap Purge.
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6. Tap the arrow and select the messages you want to
delete. You can choose to delete messages older than 1
week, older than 1 month, older than 2 months, all
messages except the last 10, or all messages.
7. Tap OK.
8. If prompted, tap Yes to confirm the deletion.
Receiving Numeric Pages
Callers can send a numeric page to your module when they
reach your voicemail box. Numeric paging to a Sprint PCS
Communicator comes at no additional charge on any
service plan that includes Sprint PCS Voicemail. Numeric
pages can be viewed just like SMS Text Messages (see
page 75).
Numeric Page Options
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After you display a numeric page, tap to display
numeric page message options. To select an option, tap it.
View PB Entry to display the Internal Phone Book
entry (if applicable).
Save Phone # to save the sender’s phone number if it is
not already in your Internal Phone Book (if
applicable).
Extract #s to extract phone numbers (if there are
numbers contained in the text message). (See
Note:
Purging only deletes
messages in the list you
are viewing. For
example, if you are
viewing the Inbox, only
messages in the Inbox
are deleted.
Tip:
You can change
whether you want to be
prompted to confirm
deletions by using the
SMS Preferences menu
option (see page 79).
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“Extracting Phone Numbers from Sprint PCS SMS Text
Messages” on page xx.)
Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the phone
number (if applicable). (“Prepending a Phone
Number from a Sprint PCS Wireless SMS Text Message”
on page xx.)
Sending Sprint PCS Wireless SMS Text
Messages
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There are three ways to send a Sprint PCS Wireless SMS Text
message to a Sprint PCS Communicator:
1. Email (your phone number @
messaging.sprintpcs.com).
2. Through the Sprint PCS Web site – www.sprintpcs.com.
Select the wireless web messaging link.
3. Using a messaging software (TAP 1.5 compatible).
Sprint PCS Wireless SMS Text Message Options
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After you display a Sprint PCS Wireless SMS Text Message,
tap to display Sprint PCS Wireless SMS Text Message
options. To select an option, tap it.
Call to dial the phone number of the sender (if
applicable).
View PB Entry to display the Internal Phone Book
entry (if applicable).
Save Phone # to save the sender’s phone number if it is
not already in your Internal Phone Book (if
applicable).
Extract #s to extract phone numbers (if there are
numbers contained in the text message). (See
“Extracting Phone Numbers from Sprint PCS SMS Text
Messages” on page xx.)
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Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the phone
number (if applicable). (“Prepending a Phone
Number from a Sprint PCS SMS Text Message” on page
xx.)
Prepending a Phone Number From a Sprint PCS
SMS Text Message
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After you display a Sprint PCS SMS Text Message, tap
to display message options.
If you happen to be outside your local area code and need
to add a prefix to a phone number:
1. Tap Prepend.
2. Enter the digits or pauses (see below) you want to add
to the number. If you want to save the number, select
the Save Phone # option. If not, the changes only
apply to the current call.
3. To select an option, tap it.
Call to dial the phone number.
Save Phone # to store the phone number in your
Address Book.
Hard Pause to insert a hard pause. (See "Dialing Extra
Digits" on page 48.)
2-Second Pause to insert a 2-second pause. (See
"Dialing Extra Digits" on page 48.)
Extracting Phone Numbers From Sprint PCS
SMS Text Messages
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After you display a Sprint PCS SMS Text message, tap
to display message options.
To extract a phone number contained in the message:
1. Tap Extract #s. All the phone numbers contained in
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Messages 888
the message are displayed. (If there are no phone
numbers to extract from the message, the option does
not display.)
2. Tap the number you want to extract.
3. To select an option, tap it.
Call to dial the phone number.
Sprint PCS Wireless SMS Text Update Options
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To have Sprint PCS Wireless SMS Text Updates
automatically sent to your phone, see “Signing up for
Sprint PCS Wireless SMS Text Updates” on page xx.
After you display a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Update,
tap to display Sprint PCS Wireless Web Update
options. To select an option, tap it.
Erase Message to delete the message.
Read to display the message again.
Extract URL to extract a URL and link to it with the
MiniBrowser.
New Sprint PCS Wireless Web Alerts
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When you receive a new Sprint PCS Wireless Web Alert, your
phone notifies you and displays the following options. To
select an option, tap it.
View accesses the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Inbox and
displays the message.
Skip returns to the previous menu.
Displaying Sprint PCS Wireless Web Alerts
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You are notified of new Sprint PCS Wireless Web Alerts by
the icon.
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To display an alert from the main menu:
Note:
You are charged for
airtime minutes when
accessing the
Sprint PCS
Wireless Web Inbox or
wireless Internet sites.
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Roaming 9Managing Call
History 9 9
9
Managing Call History
In this Section
Viewing the Call History
Making a Call From the Call History
Call History Options
Saving a Phone Number From the Call History
Erasing the Call History
Setting the Call History Preferences
he Call History helps you manage your time more effectively. It keeps
track of all of your voice and data calls, including incoming calls,
missed calls, and calls made from your Sprint PCS Communicator. This
section guides you through accessing and using your Call History.
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88 Managing Call History
Viewing the Call History (Incoming, Missed,
Outgoing, and Data Calls)
You’ll find your Call History invaluable. It contains a log of
the last 1000 phone numbers or Address Book entries for
calls you placed, accepted, and missed. The Call History
makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually
updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the
list and the oldest entries are removed from the end of the
list.
Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available)
and Address Book entry name (if the phone number is in
your handheld’s Address Book).
To view the Call History:
1. Press the Phone Application button or tap the
Phone icon in the Applications Launcher to start the
Phone application.
2. Tap the Call History icon or press the Phone
Application button repeatedly until the Call
History screen appears.
Note:
When you receive a call
from or dial a phone
number in the Missed
Call log, the entry is
removed from the
Missed Call log. A new
entry is stored in either
t
he Outgoing or
Incoming log.
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Roaming 9Managing Call
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Making a Call From the Call History
To place a call from the Call History:
1. On the Call History screen, tap the entry you want to
call.
2. Tap Dial.
Call History Options
For additional information and options for a particular
call, tap the entry in the Call History, then tap Details.
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The Call Details screen shows you the entry’s name and
number (if available), as well as the date and time of the
call. It also gives you the following options:
Done to return to the Call History screen.
Dial to call the number. This option is not available for
calls identified as No Caller ID or Blocked Caller ID.
Copy to add the phone number to an existing entry in
your Address Book (see page 90). This option is not
available for calls identified as No Caller ID or Blocked
Caller ID.
New to add the phone number as a new entry to your
Address Book (see page 90). This option is only
available when there is no matching entry already in
your Address Book. This option is not available for calls
identified as No ID or Blocked Caller ID.
Tip:
You can also make a call
from the Call Details
screen. See "Call History
Options" on page 89 for
more information.
Note:
You cannot make calls
from the Call History or
Call Details screen to
entries identified as No
ID or Blocked Caller ID.
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Making a Call From the Call Details Screen
To place a call from the Call Details screen:
1. On the Call History screen, tap the entry you want to
call.
2. Tap Dial.
Saving a Phone Number From the Call History
Your Sprint PCS Communicator lets you save a phone
number from your Call History and add it to your
handheld’s Address Book. You can choose to save the
number to an existing Address Book entry, or you can add
the number as a new entry in your Address Book.
Saving a Number to an Existing Address Book Entry
To save a phone number to an existing Address Book entry:
1. On the Call History screen, tap the entry you want to
save.
2. Tap Details.
3. Tap Copy. This places the phone number on your
handheld’s clipboard.
4. Open your Address Book and choose an existing entry.
5. Tap Edit.
6. Paste the phone number in the appropriate phone
number field (Work, Home, etc.).
Adding a Number as a New Address Book Entry
To add a phone number as a new Address Book entry:
1. On the Call History screen, tap the entry you want to
save.
2. Tap Details.
Note:
You cannot save phone
numbers identified as
No ID or Blocked Caller
ID.
Tip:
Once you’ve saved a
phone number to your
Address Book, you can
also add it to your
Speed Dial list. See
page 127 for more
information.
Tip:
For more information
about the Address
Book, see the “Visor
Handheld User Guide”
t
hat came with your
handheld.
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3. Tap New. The Address Edit screen of your Address Book
displays. The phone number you are saving appears in
the first phone number field.
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4. Contine editing the entry, then tap Done when you are
finished.
Prepending a Phone Number From a Call Log
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If you need to make a call from a call log and you happen
to be outside your local area code, you can add the
appropriate prefix by following these steps:
Erasing the Call History
You can erase a single call log entry, or you can erase
multiple entries in your Call History.
To erase a single call log entry:
1. On the Call History screen, tap the entry you want to
erase.
2. Tap the Menu icon on your Visor™ handheld to
view the Dialpad menus.
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3. From the Record menu, tap Delete Item.
4. Tap OK to confirm the deletion.
Tip:
For more
information about
using the menus,
see page 52. Also,
refer to the “Visor
Handheld User
Guide” that came
with your handheld.
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To erase multiple entries:
1. From the Record menu, tap Purge.
2. Tap the arrow and select the entries you want to delete.
You can choose to delete entries older than 1 week,
older than 1 month, older than 2 months, all entries
except the last 10, all duplicate entries, or all entries.
3. Tap OK.
Setting the Call History Preferences
You can customize your Call History by choosing the font
you want to use to display your call logs.
To choose the font for your Call History:
1. Make sure your module is on.
2. Press the Phone Application button or tap the
Phone icon in the Applications Launcher to start the
Phone application.
3. Tap the Call History icon or press the Phone
Application button repeatedly until the Call
History screen appears.
4. Tap the Menu icon on your Visor™ handheld to
view the Dialpad menus.
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5. From the Options menu, tap Font Preference.
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Tip:
For more information
about using the menus,
see page 52. Also, refer
t
o the “Visor Handheld
User Guide” that came
with your handheld.
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6. Tap the font you want to use.
7. Tap OK to save your changes and return to the Call
History screen.
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Using Your Address Book
In this Section
Dialing from your Address Book
Saving Phone Numbers to your Address Book
Adding New Internal Phone Book Entries
Finding Address Book Entries
Internal Phone Book Entry Options
Adding Call Alarms From the Internal Phone Book
Selecting Ringer Types
Dialing Sprint PCS Services
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ow you know the basics that help make it easier to stay in touch with
people and information. This section describes how your new
Sprint PCS Communicator™ works with the Address Book in your Visor
handheld. It will help you use your time more effectively when you’re trying
to connect with the important people in your life.
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Dialing from your Address Book
Your Sprint PCS Communicator allows you to dial a
number directly from an entry in your handheld’s Address
Book. You can dial from the Address List or while editing an
entry in the Address View.
To dial from the Address List:
1. In your Address List, tap the right side (the phone
number side) of the entry you want to dial.
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2. Choose the phone number you want to dial and edit it
if necessary.
3. Tap Dial.
To dial from the Address View:
1. In your Address List, tap the left side (the name side) of
the entry.
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2. Tap Dial.
3. Choose the phone number you want to dial and edit it
if necessary.
4. Tap Dial.
Tip:
For more information
about the Address Book
in your Visor handheld,
see the “Visor Handheld
User Guide” that came
with your handheld.
Tip:
You cannot dial an entry
t
hat contains only a Fax
number or an E-mail
address.
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Saving Phone Numbers to your Address Book
You can save phone numbers that are in your Call History
to your Address Book. The Call History contains a log of all
of the calls you’ve made, received, and missed. For more
information, see "Making a Call From the Call Details
Screen" on page 90.
Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry
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Your Sprint PCS Communicator can store up to xx Internal
Phone Book entries. Phone Book entries can store up to a
total of xx phone numbers and the entry’s name can
contain xx characters.
To add a new entry:
1. From the main menu, highlight Phone Book and
press .
2. After you have saved the number, the new Internal
Phone Book entry is displayed. (See “Internal Phone
Book Entry Options” on page xx.)
Finding Address Book Entries
Your Visor handheld offers several ways you can find entries
in your Address Book. For more information, see the “Visor
Handheld User Guide” that came with your handheld.
Internal Phone Book Entry Options
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When you display an Internal Phone Book entry, the
following options are displayed. To select an option,
highlight it and press .
Call to dial the phone number. (If you are roaming
and have the Call Guard feature activated, select
Roam Call. See “Call Guard” on page xx.)
Tip:
You can also save a
phone number to your
Address Book at the
end of a call. See
page 46 for more
information.
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[Additional Phone Numbers] to display alternate
phone numbers (if the entry has more than one phone
number).
Add Phone # to add a phone number to the entry. (See
Adding a Phone Number to an Internal Phone Book
Entry” on page xx.)
Adding a Phone Number to an
Internal Phone Book Entry
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To add a phone number to an entry:
1.
2.
3.
Adding a Call Alarm From the
Internal Phone Book
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A call alarm reminds you when you need to make an
important phone call. (See “Call Alarm Alerts” on page xx.)
To add a call alarm from the Internal Phone Book:
1.
2.
3.
Call Alarm Alerts
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There are several ways your Sprint PCS Communicator
alerts you of call alarms:
By playing the assigned ringer type.
By illuminating the backlight.
By flashing the LED red.
Note:
Phone numbers
labeled Fax or Data
can only be dialed
t
hrough a personal
computer.
Note:
You can also add a call
alarm from the
Scheduler menu
(see “Adding a Call
Alarm to the Scheduler
on page xx.)

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