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Table of Contents Table of Contents........................................................................................................................... i Get Started.................................................................................................................................... 1 Package Contents ................................................................................................................. 1 Appearance .............................................................
Changing the Screen Wallpaper .................................................................................. 13 Changing the Brightness .............................................................................................. 13 Changing the Backlight Settings .................................................................................. 13 Setting the Handset Name ........................................................................................... 14 Setting Display Language ...........
Get Started The following topics introduce you to the features of your new device. Package Contents After opening the package, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown below. If any item is missing or broken, please contact Sprint. Handset Base Handset Charging Stand Handset Power Adapter Base Power Adapter Base Battery Handset Battery Get Started Guide Important Information Booklet Recycling Envelope Note: The figures in this guide are provided for your reference only.
Appearance The following illustrations outline your device's primary external features. Front View No. Item Navigation keys 1 Left function Key 2 Talk key 3 Get Started Description ● Access the phone’s menus and selects the highlighted choice when navigating through a menu by pressing the OK key. ● Access a shortcut menu by pressing the corresponding navigation key in standby mode. ● Adjust the volume by pressing the left or right navigation keys during a call.
Mute key Press this key to mute or unmute an ongoing call. 4 Voicemail key Press this key to access the voicemail system. 5 6 Intercommunication key Number and symbol keys 7 End key 8 Right function Key 9 Press this key to access the list of registered handsets in standby mode. ● Enter numbers, letters, and symbols. ● Number keys (2–9): Speed-dial a userassigned phone number by pressing and holding a key in standby mode. ● # key: Switch between text input methods in editing mode.
Screen Icons Handset Icon Indicates… Icon Signal strength Mute mode No service Hands-free mode Full battery In silent profile Low battery Home number Missed call Mobile number New voicemail messages Work number Handset alarm clock Search contacts TTY mode HAC enabled Base Icon Indicates… Signal strength Battery level No service New voicemail messages Power adapter not connected Get Started Indicates… 4
Installation Installing the Battery Turn off the phone and disconnect from the Power Adapter. Slide the battery into the slot by aligning the gold colored contacts and press down until it is secure. Base: Handset: Note: If the phone will not be used for a long time, remove the battery from the phone.
Note: When new phones are delivered, the battery power is low. Therefore, charge the phone for a while and then power on the phone the first time you use it. Note: The device takes approximately 5.5 hours to charge fully. The charge time may be impacted by environmental factors. Note: The base talk time is approximately 2.5 hours and standby time is approximately 12 hours. The handset talk time is approximately 7 hours and standby time is approximately 200 hours.
Powering On the Phone Powering the Base On To power on the base, press and hold the power key Note: Press and hold the power key until the screen lights up. to power off the phone. Powering a Handset On To power on the handset, press and hold the end key Note: Press and hold the end key Powering On the Phone until the screen lights up. to power off the phone.
Connecting a Handset to the Base Registering a Handset Register a handset with the base before using it. Otherwise, you cannot use the handset. To register a handset, do the following: 1. Press and hold the page/register key the base screen. 2. On the handset, press until the registering information shown on > Settings > Pairing > Pair with Base. 3. After a few seconds, a prompt is displayed and the registration process completes.
Phone Call Functions & Settings Making a Call 1. In standby mode, press the number keys to to enter a phone number. 2. Press the talk key to dial the number. 3. Press the end key to end the call or cancel the dialing. Note: Find the desired number in the contacts, and then press the talk key number. to dial the Note: The device does not support using the plus code and calling a number with pauses.
3. Press the talk key to initiate an internal call. 4. Press the end key to cancel or end the call. Note: You can have an internal call with a maximum of two handsets registered with the same base. Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. To add another handset: 1. Enter a number and press the talk key . 2. Once you have established the connection, press the intercommunication key select another handset, and then press to to confirm. 3.
Phone Call Settings You can set your phone call-related settings Hearing Aid Device Compatibility Your phone has been tested and rated for hearing aid device compatibility. To use this function effectively, set the hearing aid option to On. 1. Press > Settings > Handset Settings > Hearing Aid. 2. Read the message and press . 3. Select On or Off. On to use a hearing aid device with your phone. Off to use your phone without a hearing aid device. TTY Mode > Settings > Base Settings > TTY.
Text Input Methods Switching Between Input Methods In editing mode, press the pound key to switch between input methods. Note: In editing mode, you can press the right function key to delete the character to the left of the cursor or press and hold the clear key to delete all characters. Note: In traditional English input mode, you can press Note: In any input mode, press the asterisk key once to enter a space. to display the symbol list.
Configuring Settings > Settings. To configure and customize your phone settings, press Display Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone’s display settings. Changing the Screen Wallpaper You can set a screen wallpaper to display while in standby mode. 1. Press > Settings > Handset Settings > Display >Wallpaper. 2. Select a screen saver option by pressing wallpaper. 3. Press left or right, and select a screen to confirm the selection.
Setting the Handset Name You can display your own custom handset name in standby mode. 1. Press > Settings > Handset Settings > Handset Name. 2. Enter a custom handset name. 3. Press to save your handset name. Note: The handset name is less than ten letters. Setting Display Language You can choose a language to display your phone’s onscreen menus. 1. Press > Settings > Handset Settings > Language. 2. Select a language, and press to confirm.
left or right to set the alert On or Off, and press 3. Press to confirm. Note: During a call, if the handset is out of range limits of the base, the handset will alert and your call may be terminated. Ringer Settings Ringers help you identify incoming calls. 1. Press > Settings > Handset Settings > Ringers. 2. Select Incoming Calls or Intercom. 3. Press left or right to select a ringer, and press to confirm. Security Settings You can set various security settings of your phone.
Activate Location Mode To enable your phone’s Location feature: 1. Press > Settings > Base Settings > Location. 2. Read the message and press . 3. Select On to activate location mode. Note: Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Sprint applications and services easier to use. Turning location off will disable the GPS capability of your phone for all purposes except 911.
FAQs If problems occur during the use of the phone, refer to the following sections for a proper solution. If a problem persists, contact your phone vendor. Phone Cannot Be Powered On 1. Remove the battery cover and check whether the battery is installed properly. 2. If the battery is properly installed, a possible cause for the problem is that the battery power is low. Charge the battery, and then try to power on the phone. Battery Cannot Be Charged 1.
Safety Information This section contains important information about the operation of your device. It also contains information about how to use the device safely. Read this information carefully before using your device. Electronic Device Do not use your device if using the device is prohibited. Do not use the device if doing so causes danger or interference with other electronic devices.
● Do not place the device over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area in a motor vehicle. Doing so may hurt you because of the strong force when the air bag inflates. ● Do not use your device while flying in an aircraft or immediately before boarding. Using wireless devices in an aircraft may disrupt wireless networks, present a hazard to aircraft operation, or be illegal. Operating Environment ● Avoid dusty, damp, or dirty environments. Avoid magnetic fields.
● Do not place sharp metal objects, such as pins, near the earpiece or speaker. The earpiece may attract these objects and result in injury. ● Stop using your device or applications for a while if the device is overheated. If skin is exposed to an overheated device for an extended period, low temperature burn symptoms, such as red spots and darker pigmentation, may occur. ● Do not touch the device's antenna. Otherwise, communication quality may be reduced.
● If the power cable is damaged (for example, the cord is exposed or broken), or the plug loosens, stop using it at once. Continued use may lead to electric shocks, short circuits, or fire. ● Do not touch the power cord with wet hands or pull the power cord to disconnect the charger. ● Do not touch the device or the charger with wet hands. Doing so may lead to short circuits, malfunctions, or electric shocks.
● Do not smash or pierce the battery, or expose it to high external pressure. Doing so may lead to a short circuit or overheating. ● Do not drop the device or battery. If the device or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and may be damaged. ● If the device standby time shortens significantly, replace the battery. Cleaning and Maintenance ● During storage, transportation, and operation of the device, keep it dry and protect it from collision. ● Keep the device and accessories dry.
● If the device screen is broken in a collision, immediately stop using the device. Do not touch or attempt to remove the broken parts. Promptly contact an authorized service center. Emergency Calls The availability of emergency calls is subject to your cellular network quality, service provider policy, and local laws and regulations. Never rely solely on your device for critical communications like medical emergencies.
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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