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(KTUV VJKPIU HKTUV 4GCF VJKU DGHQTG [QW FQ CP[VJKPI GNUG &GVGTOKPG KH [QWT RJQPG KU RTG CEVKXCVGF If you received your Sprint PCS PhoneTM in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint PCS Center, your phone may already be activated. If so, it simply needs to be unlocked before you begin using it (see “How to unlock your phone.” on page 3). This guide will introduce you to our technology and your new Sprint PCS Phone through easy-to-follow instructions.
2. Another option is to call Sprint PCS Customer Care from any phone other than your new Sprint PCS Phone. Call us toll free at 1-888-715-4588. 9JCV [QW UJQWNF MPQY DGHQTG [QW ECNN The call may take up to 30 minutes. A credit check will be run. Your Sprint PCS Phone will be ready for use about an hour after this call is finished. 9JCV [QW UJQWNF JCXG JCPF[ Your new Sprint PCS Phone. The original packaging for your new phone. Your billing address. Your Social Security number or tax ID number.
*QY VQ WPNQEM [QWT RJQPG If you received your phone in the mail, you need to unlock it before you begin making calls. Just enter your four-digit lock code, and you’ll be ready to begin making calls. This code typically is the last four digits of your Sprint PCS Phone Number, Social Security number, or tax ID number. *QY VQ IGV JGNR If you need help with this or anything else, please call Sprint PCS Customer Care at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). You from your activated can also press Sprint PCS Phone.
6CDNG QH %QPVGPVU (KTUV VJKPIU HKTUV 4GCF VJKU DGHQTG [QW FQ CP[VJKPI GNUG Determine if your phone is pre-activated. How to activate your phone. What you should know before you call. What you should have handy. How to unlock your phone. How to get help. 1 1 2 2 3 3 9GNEQOG VQ 5RTKPV 2%5 )GVVKPI VQ MPQY [QWT RJQPG &KURNC[ KPFKECVQTU 7UKPI VJG DCVVGT[ Installing the battery. Charging the battery. Charging with the Dual-Slot Desktop Charger.
$CUKE HWPEVKQPU EQPVKPWGF Call Waiting. Answering a Call Waiting call. Deactivating Call Waiting. Using Three-Way Calling. Using Call Forwarding. Redialing calls. Displaying your own phone number. Adjusting voice volume. Adjusting ring volume. To silence the ringer. Missed call alert. Dropped call alert. Failed call alert. Minute Beep. To mute a call. Incoming call notification. Key beep volume setting. Tone length setting. Alerts settings. Any Key Answer. &KURNC[ QRVKQPU Backlight control.
8QKEG /GOQ Reviewing a Voice Memo. 48 8QKEG #EVKXCVGF &KCNKPI Tips on recording names. Program the phone for Voice-Activated Dialing. Voice dialing activation. Placing a call using voice dialing. Reviewing voice dialing entries. Erasing voice dialing entries. 49 50 51 52 52 53 -G[IWCTF 'OGTIGPE[ FKCNKPI Calling 911. Dialing Sprint PCS Directory Assistance. Dialing Sprint PCS Operator Services. /GUUCIG 5GTXKEGU CPF 8QKEGOCKN Message memory capacity. Message ringing.
%JCPIKPI [QWT +PVGTPCN 2JQPG $QQM Editing Internal Phone Book numbers. Secret Phone Book numbers. Erasing the Internal Phone Book. 66 66 67 &KCNKPI PWODGTU HTQO [QWT +PVGTPCN 2JQPG $QQM Dialing by memory location. Memory Dialing Shortcuts. #FXCPEGF +PVGTPCN 2JQPG $QQM HGCVWTGU Pause Dialing. Storing pauses in an Internal Phone Book entry. Pause dialing from a stored Internal Phone Book entry. Manual pause dialing. Four-digit dialing. Setting the TALK key.
6JG 5RTKPV 2%5 /KPK$TQYUGT Launching the MiniBrowser. To exit the MiniBrowser. The MiniBrowser soft keys. Navigating the MiniBrowser. Entering text, numbers, or symbols. Using Links. Initiating a phone call from the MiniBrowser. Using bookmarks. To create a bookmark. Finding a bookmark. /GPWU Main Menu. In Use Menu. Menu navigation. 86 87 87 88 90 90 90 90 91 91 92 92 92 ;QWT 2JQPG U /CKP /GPW 7UCIG IWKFGNKPGU #NN CDQWV RGTHQTOCPEG CPF UCHGV[ Keeping tabs on signal strength.
9GNEQOG VQ 5RTKPV 2%5 Sprint PCS built the only all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network from the ground up for clearer calls, serving more than 280 major metropolitan areas. We’ve built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone: clear sound, private conversations, and time-saving features. But Sprint Personal Communications Services also has the potential to do something even more far-reaching – simplify your life.
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1. Active Flip: Just open the flip to answer an incoming call, and close the flip to end the call. The flip also contains the speaker. You can also: Initiate a Voice-Activated Dialing call by opening the flip when you set this option in the Main Menu. Set the flip to turn the backlight on and off. 2. LED Indicator: Flashes to indicate an incoming call or message. Also lights up (flashes) for a few seconds when you turn on the phone. 3.
4. Backlit Display Screen: The Display screen contains two areas: The top line displays indications about your phone’s operating mode (see “Display indicators.” on page 18). The lower area displays in-use information such as the other party’s number, the call timer, the name and number of the other party (if available), Mute, Call Waiting, etc. Your menus also display in the lower area. 5. OK / Messages Key: This key performs several useful functions: During incoming calls, press it to mute the ringer.
6. Voice Memo Key: Press and hold it to record up to 60 seconds of audio. A total of 10 minutes of audio can be recorded in 10 separate Voice Memos. Each Voice Memo can be stored indefinitely or erased. From Standby mode, press briefly to view the Voice Memo menu. 7. TALK Key: This key performs several useful functions. Press it to answer calls. Dial a number and press it to connect. During a conversation, press it to initiate Three-Way calling.
9. Microphone: Your typical voice microphone for conversation, but also accepts your voice commands for Voice-Activating Dialing. You can also mute the microphone during conver. sation by pressing 10. Accessories Connector: The location where you connect your charging device. It can also be used to connect a wireless data device or hands-free car kit (sold separately). 11. CLR Key: This key is used to erase numbers or characters you may have entered incorrectly, or to return to a previous screen.
12. END/ Power Key: Press this key to disconnect a call or to return to Standby mode from any menu. Press and hold this key to turn the phone on or off. If the flip is already open, and you receive an incoming call, you can . mute the ringer by pressing 13. MENU Key: When in Standby mode, press this key to access Main Menu items, and continue pressing it to scan Main Menu items. When you reach the Main Menu item you want, press . 14.
15. Headset connector: This is where you connect an optional headset. The headset includes an earpiece and microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you can converse without using your hands. 16. Antenna: Makes the call sound clearest when it’s fully extended.
&KURNC[ KPFKECVQTU Display indicators appear across the top of your phone’s display screen. These display indicators (or icons) will vary based your phone’s operating mode. Signal strength: This icon shows your current signal strength. More lines indicate more signal strength. Four lines indicate maximum strength, and one line indicates least strength. Service indicator: This icon indicates a call is in progress.
7UKPI VJG DCVVGT[ Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a partially charged, rechargeable Lithium Ion (LiIon) Battery so that you can use your the phone immediately after it is activated. +PUVCNNKPI VJG DCVVGT[ To attach the battery to your Sprint PCS Phone: 1. Hold the battery so that the metal contacts on the base of the battery line up with the metal contacts on the base of the phone. 2. Place the battery on the back of the phone with the top of the battery about a quarter of an inch from the latch. 3.
%JCTIKPI YKVJ VJG &WCN 5NQV &GUMVQR %JCTIGT Use only Samsung-approved chargers and adapters with your Sprint PCS Phone. Use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and will invalidate the phone warranty if the accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone. To charge the battery using the Dual-Slot Desktop Charger: 1. Plug the power cord of the charger into a wall outlet. 2.
6WTPKPI [QWT 5RTKPV 2%5 2JQPG QP CPF QHH When you’re ready to turn your phone on, fully extend the antenna for best reception. Press and hold until the LED comes on and the phone beeps. When the phone has found a signal, the icon appears. Once the phone is on, it enters Standby mode, which is the phone’s idle state. You can make and receive calls now. To turn your phone off, press and hold until the display goes blank. When the phone is turned off, nothing is displayed on the screen.
2QYGT 5CXG OQFG Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a Power Save feature that will automatically be activated if your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching. While this feature is active, the phone’s battery charge is conserved. The phone will automatically recheck for a signal periodically. To manually force the phone to recheck for a signal, press any key. A message on the display will let you know when your phone is operating in Power Save mode.
$CUKE HWPEVKQPU /CMKPI C ECNN To place a call: 1. Press and hold to power on your Sprint PCS Phone. If you see indicators on the display, this indicates your phone is on. Note that you will not hear a dial tone. 2. Enter the phone number (up to 32 digits) by pressing the digit keys. The phone number displays from left to right. 3. . The phone places the call to the entered Press phone number (if service is available).
#PUYGTKPI C ECNN To answer an incoming call, open the flip or press if the flip is already open. You can also press any key except , when the Any Key Answer option is selected in the Main Menu (see “Any Key Answer.” on page 38). %QTTGEVKPI FKCNKPI OKUVCMGU To correct a misdialed digit: Press to erase one digit at a time. You can erase all the digits at once by pressing and holding it down for at least one second.
#WVQOCVKE J[RJGPCVKQP Automatic hyphenation follows the North American Numbering Plan, which hyphenates numbers as follows: 800-555-1234 Digits following a pause are not hyphenated (see “Pause Dialing.” on page 69). 9JGTG [QW ECP WUG [QWT RJQPG Your Sprint PCS Phone is dual-band, which means you can use it to make and receive calls in many places. In any city where Sprint PCS provides service.
The three service modes are: Automatic: The phone will search for digital service first. If digital service is not available, it will search for analog service automatically. Sprint PCS: Service is limited to Sprint PCS Service, and digital and analog roaming are not allowed. Analog: The phone will acquire analog service, but will revert to Sprint PCS or Automatic (depending on your setting) at the next power-up. To select the service mode: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Roaming. 3.
9JCV [QW NN UGG You should always check your phone’s display because it will let you know when you’re outside the Sprint PCS Network and whether your phone is operating in analog cellular or digital mode. Sprint PCS Network - no icons display Other CDMA Networks - displays Analog Cellular Networks - both and display Note: Always dial using 11 digits (area code + number) when calling from outside your Sprint PCS Home Service Area.
Some voice-calling features (such as Caller ID) that are standard within the Sprint PCS Network may not be available. You will experience the same security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and cloning) that exist with conventional analog cellular services today. Battery life will be shorter when you use your phone for cellular roaming than when you use it on a CDMA network. If you’re on your phone and leave a Sprint PCS Service Area, your call will be dropped.
To activate Block Own Number permanently: Call customer care by pressing , , . To temporarily unblock the number: 1. Press , , . 2. Enter the phone number, and then press . %CNN 9CKVKPI Call Waiting lets you receive a second call during conversation. When a Call Waiting call comes in, the incoming call alert sounds, when set, and a text notification displays. Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the option of turning the Call Waiting feature on and off. Call Waiting is on by default.
&GCEVKXCVKPI %CNN 9CKVKPI To turn off Call Waiting on your next call: Press , , before dialing the number. When you complete your call and hang up, the Call Waiting feature is automatically turned back on. To turn off Call Waiting permanently: Call customer care by pressing , , . 7UKPI 6JTGG 9C[ %CNNKPI Three-Way Calling lets you conduct conference calls with two different parties at the same time.
7UKPI %CNN (QTYCTFKPI With Call Forwarding, you can have all of your incoming calls forwarded to another phone number — even if your phone is turned off. When Call Forwarding is activated, you can still make calls from your phone. To activate Call Forwarding: 1. Press . 2. Enter the 10-digit phone number (area code and phone number) to which your calls should be forwarded. 3. Press . You will hear a tone that confirms you’ve activated Call Forwarding. To deactivate Call Forwarding, press .
&KURNC[KPI [QWT QYP RJQPG PWODGT The phone number of your Sprint PCS Phone displays every time you turn on your phone. At other times, you can display your phone number from the Main Menu. To view your phone number from Standby mode: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for My Phone #. 4. Press to return to the previous screen. To view your phone number while using the phone: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book menu. 3.
6Q UKNGPEG VJG TKPIGT When your Sprint PCS Phone rings, press to silence the ringer. You can also set the ringer to always be off by using the Main Menu (see “Ring volume setting for voice calls.” on page 44). /KUUGF ECNN CNGTV Your phone keeps a list of calls that you do not answer when the phone is on and service is available. The phone indicates a missed call by displaying a text notification on the screen.
(CKNGF ECNN CNGTV A failed call can occur if your Sprint PCS Phone is out of calling range or the network is temporarily busy. Your phone responds to a failed call by displaying an appropriate text message: “Call Failed. Out of Range.” or “Call Failed. Network Busy.”. To acknowledge a failed call alert, cancel the call attempt and return to Standby mode by pressing or , and then try the call again later.
6Q OWVG C ECNN You can mute the microphone during conversation by selecting the Mute option from the In Use Menu. When Mute is active, “MUTE” displays. The phone resets this condition to the default Unmute setting at the end of your call. To mute the microphone during a call: 1. During conversation, press Menu. to display the In Use 2. Press to mute the microphone. You will hear the other party’s conversation, but they will not hear your conversation. “MUTE” displays on the screen. 3.
The call is sent to Sprint PCS Voicemail. Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the following call notification features: Nine unique ring types and four melody tones. Six ring volume settings including Vibrate, Off, and 1-Beep. Name display with Caller ID (if the name is programmed into your Internal Phone Book. Automatic storage of call information in the Call Logs (up to nine phone numbers each for outgoing, incoming, and missed calls). Three answer options: press Answer, or open the flip.
6QPG NGPIVJ UGVVKPI The tone length setting enables you to select short or long DTMF (dual-tone multi-frequency) tones. DTMF tones are what is sent by your phone to access tele-services (such as a bank account). The system used by the bank or other service determines if you need short or long DTMF. If the service is digital (which most are these days) short DTMF will almost always work. However, some new systems and almost all older (analog) systems require you to use long DTMF tones.
To select alert options: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Alerts. 4. Press the associated digit key to select an option: Press for Minute Beep. Press for Service. 5. Press the scroll keys to toggle between On / Off. 6. When the desired option displays, press the setting. to save #P[ -G[ #PUYGT When the Any Key Answer feature is turned on, you can answer incoming calls by pressing any key on the keypad, except . To activate Any Key Answer: 1.
&KURNC[ QRVKQPU Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the following display options: $CEMNKIJV EQPVTQN When the phone is attached to the optional Hands-Free Car Kit, the backlight remains on (when the phone is on). When KeyGuard is active, the backlight remains off. At other times, you can select backlight options, but remember that backlight use drains your battery faster. To select backlight options: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Display. 3. Press for BackLight. 4.
#NCTO When your Sprint PCS Phone is turned on, you can set the 24-hour alarm to sound an alert at a set time. In addition to functioning as a normal alarm clock, the alarm can also be used to remind you to call a certain person or phone number. Keep in mind that if your phone is off at the alarm set time, the alarm will not sound. Note: In order for the alarm to work, the phone must be on, and you must be in a Sprint PCS service area or another CDMA provider’s service area. 5GVVKPI VJG CNCTO 1.
phone number.) If the entered number matches an Internal Phone Book entry, the party’s name displays. When there is no Internal Phone Book match, the entered phone number displays. 8. Press to save the setting. The entered phone number, alarm set time, and a confirmation message display. 9. At the set time, the alert sounds, and the party’s name / number displays, if available. Respond to the alarm in one of the following ways: To call the displayed phone number, press .
5GVVKPI VJG CNCTO TKPI XQNWOG This feature enables you to select a unique ring volume for the alarm. To set the ring volume for the alarm: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Ring Volume. 4. Press for Alarm. 5. Press the scroll keys to choose: HIGH, MED, LOW, or OFF. 6. When the desired volume setting displays, press to save the setting.
4KPIGT QRVKQPU Your Sprint PCS Phone provides a variety of ringer options in the Sounds menu. These ringer options allow you to customize your ring and volume settings so that you can easily recognize when a certain type of call is coming in. 4KPI V[RG UGVVKPI HQT XQKEG ECNNU This option enables you to set a unique ring type for incoming voice calls. Also, by selecting different tones, incoming voice calls which have caller identification can be distinguished from those that do not.
4KPI XQNWOG UGVVKPI HQT XQKEG ECNNU There are two ways to set the ring volume for voice calls: From the Standby mode, press the volume keys until the desired volume is reached. In the Main Menu: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Ring Volume. 4. Press for Calls. 5. Press the scroll keys to HIGH, MED, LOW, OFF, VIBRATE, or 1-BEEP. 6. When the desired ring volume setting displays, press to save the setting.
3. Press for Ring Type. 4. Press for Messages. 5. Press or for Voice, for MiniBrowser. 6. Press the scroll keys to scan nine ring types and four melody tones. Each tone sounds as you scan the options. 7. When the desired ring type sounds, press the setting. for Page, for Text, to save 4KPI XQNWOG UGVVKPI HQT OGUUCIG ECNNU This feature enables you to select a unique ring volume for incoming message calls.
4KPI V[RG UGVVKPI HQT TQCOKPI ECNNU This option enables you to select a unique ring type for incoming roaming calls. To set ring type for incoming roaming calls: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Roam Ringer. 4. Press the scroll keys to choose Distinctive or Normal. Each tone sounds as you scan the options. 5. When the desired ring type sounds, press the setting.
8QKEG /GOQ Your Sprint PCS Phone can record 10 Voice Memos. Each Voice Memo can be up to one minute in length. When recording, a 60-second timer displays and an alert sounds to indicate when recording time expires. To record a Voice Memo in Standby mode: 1. Press and hold . The message “Recording” displays, along with the timer. 2. Record the Voice Memo by speaking into the microphone. 3. To stop recording, release the button. A menu for the current Voice Memo becomes available. 4.
4GXKGYKPI C 8QKEG /GOQ To review a Voice Memo: 1. Press 2. Press for Review. The phone displays the label for Voice Memo 1, begins to play Voice Memo 1, and displays a list of reviewing options. All Voice Memos will play in order until you press , , or select one of the following options: 3. to display the Voice Memo menu. Press to Replay the Voice Memo. Press to Erase the Voice Memo. Press to listen to the Next Voice Memo. Press to listen to the Previous Voice Memo.
8QKEG #EVKXCVGF &KCNKPI Your Sprint PCS Phone features Voice-Activated Dialing. When on the Sprint PCS Network, you can call up to 20 stored entries by speaking the name into the microphone. Using the Voice-Activated Dialing option requires that you first train the phone to recognize the name of the person you are calling. Note: Voice-Activated Dialing does not work when your phone is in analog mode. 6KRU QP TGEQTFKPI PCOGU Avoid recording similar names phonetically.
2TQITCO VJG RJQPG HQT 8QKEG #EVKXCVGF &KCNKPI Programming your Sprint PCS phone for Voice-Activated Dialing is easy. The phone provides voice prompts and screen displays to guide you through the recording process. To program the phone for Voice-Activated Dialing: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Voice Dial. 3. Press for Record. The phone will prompt you to say the name you want to program. 4. Wait for the beep and then say the name.
8QKEG FKCNKPI CEVKXCVKQP Voice dialing is always active once you have programmed the phone to accept voice dialing entries. To place voice dialing calls, press and hold . Then say the name into the phone after you hear the voice prompt and the beep. You can also initiate a voice dialing call by opening the flip, when you select this option through the Main Menu. To change voice dialing setup options: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Voice Dial. 3. Press for Set Active. 4.
2NCEKPI C ECNN WUKPI XQKEG FKCNKPI To place a call using voice dialing: , or open the flip, depending on 1. Press and hold the setting. 2. At the voice prompt, say the name into the phone. The phone places the call if it recognizes the name. If the phone does not recognize the name, it prompts for the name again. If the phone is unable to recognize the name after two attempts, the following message displays: “Cannot recognize name. Please check name.
'TCUKPI XQKEG FKCNKPI GPVTKGU To erase an individual voice dialing entry: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Voice Dial. 3. Press for Review. A list of entries displays. 4. Press the digit key to select the desired entry, or press the scroll keys to scan entries. The recorded names play audibly as you scroll through the list. 5. When the desired entry displays, press that entry. to erase To erase all Voice Dialing entries: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2.
-G[IWCTF To avoid accidental key presses, you can enable the KeyGuard feature. However, you’ll still be able to receive incoming calls and messages. This feature also prevents needless battery usage because the phone does not respond to any keypresses and turns off the backlight. Note: If you have an incoming call, open the flip to answer it. When you are done with the call, close the flip and KeyGuard is automatically turned on. To activate KeyGuard: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2.
'OGTIGPE[ FKCNKPI You can place calls to 911 even if your phone is locked or outgoing calls are restricted (see “Lock mode.” on page 74). As long as you’re within a Sprint PCS Service Area (check your signal strength indicator), 911 can be dialed. %CNNKPI 1. Dial 2. Press . . Note: Even if your account is restricted, you can still dial 911 (as long as you’re within your home service area), but no other emergency numbers.
/GUUCIG 5GTXKEGU CPF 8QKEGOCKN Your Sprint PCS Phone receives three kinds of messages: voicemail notification (VMN) messages, text messages and numeric pages. When your phone receives a message, an alert sounds, and the screen displays (“New Voice”, “New Text”, “New Page” or “BrowserMsg”). The message indicator ( ) remains on the screen until you listen to the new voicemail message, or read the new text, numeric page, or MiniBrowser message.
5GVVKPI WR [QWT 5RTKPV 2%5 8QKEGOCKN DQZ Setting up your Sprint PCS Voicemail box provides access to voicemail messages for review. To set up your voicemail box: 1. Press and hold for at least two seconds. 2. Create your own pass code. Make sure you pick a number that you will remember. 3. Create a greeting that people will hear when they call you. 4. Record your name announcement. 5. Choose whether to activate One-Touch Access.
4GXKGYKPI OGUUCIGU Your phone receives incoming messages in both Standby and Conversation modes. When a new message arrives, the message header includes the type of message (Voice, Numeric Page, Text, or MiniBrowser) and the name / phone number of the caller, if available. You can review the message upon notification, or store the message for later review. The Messages Menu provides options for reviewing the sender’s name / phone number, time / date stamp and the message. /GUUCIGU CPF .
3. Use the scroll keys to scan messages, or press the associated digit key to select a message by its entry number. 4. When the message displays, use the scroll keys to review and re-review the message(s). 5. Press to return to the previous screen. /GUUCIG QRVKQPU The Messages menu provides a number of options while you are reviewing text messages. You can return a call to the phone number in the message, save or erase the message, and scroll to the next or previous message. 1.
'TCUKPI OGUUCIGU You can erase an individual text message or numeric page after reviewing it, or erase all stored text messages and numeric pages at one time. To erase all text messages and numeric pages: 1. Press to display the Messages Menu. 2. Press for Security and enter the lock code. 3. Press for Erase. 4. Press for Messages. 5. Press pages, or to erase all text messages and numeric to return to the previous screen. To erase a message after reviewing it, refer to the previous section.
6JG +PVGTPCN 2JQPG $QQM Your Sprint PCS Phone lets you store up to 179 names and phone numbers in the Internal Phone Book. Each entry can contain up to 32 digits, with an associated name of up to 12 characters. 8KGYKPI [QWT +PVGTPCN 2JQPG $QQM The key allows you to view your entire Internal Phone Book in two different ways; by alphabetical order of the names (a-z), or by numerical order (1-179). To view alphabetically: Press the lower portion of the key.
to the desired location, or enter the location number by pressing the digit keys, and then press . 7. To include a name with the phone number entry, enter the name at the screen prompt. 8. Press to save the entry. Note: If the desired memory location already contains an entry, the phone displays a message asking if you want to replace the current entry. To replace the entry, press . To return to the previous screen and select another location, press .
location, or enter the location number by pressing the digit keys, and then press . 4. To include a name with the phone number entry, enter the name at the screen prompt. 5. Press to save the entry. (KPFKPI GPVTKGU D[ NQECVKQP To find an entry by location: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press location. for Find Entry. The screen prompts for a 4. Enter the location by pressing the associated digit key, or press the scroll keys to scroll to the desired location.
(KPFKPI GPVTKGU D[ PCOG You can locate Internal Phone Book entries quickly when your phone is in Standby mode: Press to access the Internal Phone Book in one step, and then press the scroll keys to scan entries. To find Internal Phone Book entries from the Main Menu: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press name. for Find Name. The screen prompts for the 4. Begin entering the letters of the name you are searching by pressing the alphanumeric keys.
+PVGTPCN 2JQPG $QQM UGTXKEGU Phone numbers for frequently used services are preprogrammed into your phone. The pre-programmed numbers are: for Directory Assistance for Sprint PCS Customer Care for Prepaid Calling Service for Roadside Assistance To access these services: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Services. 4. Press the associated digit key to select an option: For Directory Assistance, press connect. For Customer Care, press connect.
%JCPIKPI [QWT +PVGTPCN 2JQPG $QQM 'FKVKPI +PVGTPCN 2JQPG $QQM PWODGTU Once you have stored a number in the Internal Phone Book you can easily change it. To change an Internal Phone Book entry: 1. From Standby mode, find the number that you want to change by pressing the key and then scrolling to the number. 2. Press the key to display the name and number. 3. Press the key for options. 4. Press for Edit. Your edit options display. Press to change the number Press to change the name.
'TCUKPI VJG +PVGTPCN 2JQPG $QQM To erase the Internal Phone Book: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security and enter the lock code. 3. Press for Erase. Additional options display. 4. Press for Phone Book. 5. Press to erase the entire Internal Phone Book or to return to the previous screen.
&KCNKPI PWODGTU HTQO [QWT +PVGTPCN 2JQPG $QQM &KCNKPI D[ OGOQT[ NQECVKQP Dialing numbers from your Internal Phone Book is quick and easy. There are five methods explained below. /GOQT[ &KCNKPI 5JQTVEWVU Scroll to the number: From Standby mode, press the key to enter your Internal Phone Book list. Scroll until you find the desired person or number, and then press the key. One-Touch Dialing: Press and hold the associated digit key for the location (applies to memory locations 1 through 9).
#FXCPEGF +PVGTPCN 2JQPG $QQM HGCVWTGU 2CWUG &KCNKPI When you call automated systems (like banking services), you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of entering the numbers manually each time, you can store the numbers in your Internal Phone Book, separated by special characters called pauses. There are two kinds of pauses that can be entered on your phone: Hard pause - A hard pause stops the dialing sequence until you press the button.
5VQTKPI RCWUGU KP CP +PVGTPCN 2JQPG $QQM GPVT[ To store a number in your Internal Phone Book that contains pauses: 1. Enter the phone number you want to connect to (such as the bank’s teleservice phone number). 2. Press . More options display. Press to enter the desired pause: or Press to enter a Hard Pause. The letter “p” displays in the number, meaning that a hard pause will occur at that point in the dialing sequence. Enter the digits that need to follow the pause (such as your account number).
by the service for the number (credit card number, bank account number, etc). When prompted, press to send the DTMF number that follows your pause. “SENDING DTMF” flashes on the screen, and the transmitted tones are audible. /CPWCN RCWUG FKCNKPI Pauses are entered manually using the Digit Entry Menu during the dialing process. To manually dial a number using a pause(s): 1. Enter the phone number of the service you want to connect to (such as the bank’s teleservice phone number).
(QWT FKIKV FKCNKPI Your phone provides the option of four-digit dialing of numbers stored in the Internal Phone Book. This allows you to enter any four consecutive digits of someone’s phone number, have your phone remember the rest, and then dial it for you. To place a call using four-digit dialing: 1. Dial any four consecutive digits of a phone number that you have stored in your Internal Phone Book. The phone number can be any length up to 32 digits. 2. Press 3. Press for 4-DigiDial.
5GVVKPI VJG 6#.- MG[ Your key is factory set to provide one-touch access to your Call Logs lists. You can change the function of the key so that it will give you one-touch access to your Internal Phone Book. Note: The key also allows you to easily redial your last call (by pressing it twice). If you change the key to one-touch Phone Book access, you will no longer have this redial function. To change the function of the key: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Setup. 3.
;QWT RJQPG U UGEWTKV[ HGCVWTGU Your Sprint PCS Phone provides many security options, including a user-programmable lock code and call restriction features. To access the Security menu in Standby mode, press , , and then enter the four-digit lock code (normally the lock code is the last four digits of your Sprint PCS Phone number). Press the associated digit key to access one of the following Security options: 1. Lock Phone 2. Limit Use (Phone Book, Incoming / Outgoing, Roaming calls) 3. Lock Code 4.
.QEM EQFG UGVVKPI The default lock code for your Sprint PCS Phone is generally 0000 or the last four digits of your phone number, depending on activation. You can enter a personal lock code, and then change the lock code as often as you like. To enter a new lock code: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press code. for Security and enter your current lock 3. Press displays. for Lock Code. The current lock code 4. Enter a new, four-digit lock code by pressing the digit keys. 5.
4. Press the scroll keys to select an option: Off: The phone remains unlocked. Now: The phone locks immediately and stays locked until the lock code is entered. On Power-Up: The phone locks automatically the next time your phone is powered on and stays locked until the lock code is entered. 5. Press to save the setting. &KCNKPI KP .QEM OQFG You can place calls to emergency and special numbers in Lock mode.
Outgoing Calls - You can set outgoing calls to: Phone Book - only Phone Book, Special, and Emergency numbers can be dialed. Manual dialing from the keypad is not allowed. Special and emergency numbers - outgoing calls are limited to the three special and three emergency numbers only (see“Special numbers.” on page 79 for a description of these numbers). Unlimited - any outgoing call can be dialed. Incoming Calls - You can set your phone to receive all incoming calls or to not receive incoming calls.
To set call limiting options: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security and enter the Lock Code. 3. Press for Limit Use. 4. Press the associated digit key to select an option: Press for Outgoing calls. Scroll to choose Phone Book, Special#, or No Limit. Press for Incoming calls. Scroll to choose No Call or No Limit. Press for Phone Book. Scroll to choose Full Access, No Access, or ReadOnly. Press for Roaming. Scroll to choose No Limit, Incoming, Outgoing, or No Call. 5.
5RGEKCN PWODGTU Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the option of storing three special numbers. Each special number can be up to ten digits long. All three special numbers can be manually dialed at any time even when your phone is locked or all outgoing calls are limited. This can be a useful feature for controlling what numbers can be dialed from your phone. 5VQTKPI URGEKCN PWODGTU To store special numbers: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press code. for Security and enter the four-digit lock 3.
4GUGVVKPI [QWT RJQPG Resetting the phone erases all Internal Phone Book entries, Sprint PCS Voicemail, numeric pages, text messages, call logs, special numbers, and returns all saved options to the default settings. To reset the phone: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security and enter the Lock Code. 3. Press for Reset Phone. A confirmation displays explaining that you will erase your phonebook. 4. Press to reset the phone, or press the operation. 5.
-GGRKPI VTCEM QH [QWT ECNNU WUKPI %CNN .QIU When displaying a Call Log, press connected. to be immediately Your phone maintains a list of the last calls made to or placed from your phone. Each entry on the list is referred to as a Call Log.
stamp displays for each log. If there is an Internal Phone Book match, the name displays. If there is not an Internal Phone Book match, only the phone number displays. For option 4 (Airtime) see the next paragraph. 4. Press to exit Call Logs and return to the previous screen or to talk to the other party, just highlight the log, and press the key. 4GXKGYKPI CKTVKOG You can review the airtime of the most recent call, as well as total airtime for all calls since the last reset action.
(CZ CPF &CVC ECNNU Your Sprint PCS Phone can receive and send a fax or data file. Note: The phone must be on a digital network to receive or send faxes and data. 4GEGKXKPI C HCZ 1. Ensure that your Sprint PCS Phone is connected to your PC and is powered on. 2. Press to display the Main Menu. 3. Press for Setup. 4. Press for Data/Fax In. 5. Use the scroll keys to select “Incoming Fax Only”. 6. Press to save the setting. The screen displays “No incoming voice calls can be received”.
4GEGKXKPI C FCVC HKNG 1. Ensure that your Sprint PCS Phone is connected to your PC and is powered on. 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for Data/Fax In. 4. Use the scroll keys to select “Incoming Data Only”. 5. Press to save the setting. The screen displays “No incoming voice calls can be received”. Your phone then returns to Standby mode and displays “Data Only” above the greeting.
6JG 5RTKPV 2%5 /KPK$TQYUGT The Sprint PCS MiniBrowser allows you to access certain information such as stock quotes and weather via the Internet. Browsing the web via the phone is not like using your home computer. Site providers have selected only the critical aspects of their site to present to wireless phone users, and have removed most graphics.
Each time you start the Sprint PCS MiniBrowser, you will view a reminder that you will be billed for the connection time. You have the option to change if and when this message appears. 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for MiniBrowser. 4. Use the scroll keys to select one of the four options: Prompt to start (The default setting. You will see the prompt when you enter the browser, but not when you exit it.
4. Once connected, the Home page (or the last page visited) will be displayed. To access the Home menu page from any other menu in the MiniBrowser, press and hold . An example of a Home Page is shown below: Home Page 1 Sprint PCS 2 Yahoo ! 3 Weather 4 Portfolio 5 More Internet 5. What appears on the display when accessing the MiniBrowser is dependent on the service provider content. To view additional text, use the scroll keys. 6Q GZKV VJG /KPK$TQYUGT Simply press to exit the MiniBrowser.
0CXKICVKPI VJG /KPK$TQYUGT When you use the MiniBrowser, some keys on your phone operate differently than on a normal phone call. These keys are explained below. The MiniBrowser presents onscreen items in one of the following ways: text or numeric input links (embedded in content) numbered options (some options may not be numbered) simple text You can act on the options or links by making use of the and ) are located soft keys. The soft keys ( below the bottom line of the display.
3. END Key: Exits the MiniBrowser and returns the phone to Standby mode. 4. Numbered Keys 0 - 9: If the items on a page are numbered, you can use these keys to select them. 5. Right Cursor Key: Moves the cursor right in a text entry. 6. 0 Key: enters a space in a text entry. 7. Left Cursor Key: Moves the cursor left in a text entry. 8. CLR Key: This key performs two important functions: Backs you up in the browser. Pressing it once backs you up one page.
'PVGTKPI VGZV PWODGTU QT U[ODQNU When you are prompted to enter text, the current text entry method will appear on the right soft key as ALPHA, NUM or SYM. To change the input mode, use the right soft key. 7UKPI .KPMU Links have several purposes, including jumping to a different page, jumping to a different site, or even initiating a phone call from some sites. Links are shown inside of brackets ( [ ] ) , and you can normally use the left soft key to select a link when it is highlighted.
6Q ETGCVG C DQQMOCTM 1. Go to the page that you want to mark. 2. Press and hold 3. Select Mark Site. 4. If the page has a title, it will be automatically used for the name of the bookmark. You can also change the bookmark name. Selecting Save will save the name and add the page to your list of bookmarks. 5. A message will appear confirming that the bookmark was added to the list. Select OK to return to the screen that you marked to resume navigation within the MiniBrowser. 6.
/GPWU Your Sprint PCS Phone includes both a Main Menu and an In Use Menu. /CKP /GPW The Main Menu in Standby mode contains 10 primary options, most of which contain sub-menus with contextspecific options (see “Your Phone’s Main Menu.” on page 93). +P 7UG /GPW The In Use Menu options are available in Conversation mode: 1. Mute / (Un)mute 2. Silent Key 3. Phone Book 4. Version 5. Send Tel # /GPW PCXKICVKQP To access a menu option, press , and then press the scroll keys to scan menu options.
;QWT 2JQPG U /CKP /GPW Main Menu ➪ Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪ ➪
7UCIG IWKFGNKPGU #NN CDQWV RGTHQTOCPEG CPF UCHGV[ -GGRKPI VCDU QP UKIPCN UVTGPIVJ The voice quality of your phone will always be at its best when the antenna is fully raised. If you’re inside a building, reception may be better near a window. The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone will inform you of the current strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, ) the stronger the signal.
7PFGTUVCPFKPI JQY [QWT RJQPG QRGTCVGU Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When your phone is in use, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power level can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts.
/CKPVCKPKPI [QWT RJQPG U RGCM RGTHQTOCPEG To operate your phone properly — that is, to maintain safe and satisfactory service — you should follow these rules: For best reception, extend the antenna fully. Hold the phone with the antenna up and over your shoulder. Do not hold, bend, or twist the phone antenna at any time. Close the phone antenna when not on a call. Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. Speak directly into the microphone.
2TQVGEVKPI [QWT DCVVGT[ For best battery performance, you should follow these guidelines: Only use Samsung-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers will invalidate your warranty and may cause damage as well. To avoid damage, only charge the battery in temperatures that range from 32° F to 104° F. Do not use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas (such as a bathroom).
$CVVGT[ FKURQUCN CPF TGE[ENKPI Please follow these guidelines when disposing of or recycling the battery: Do not dispose of the battery in a fire; the cell may explode. Check the regulations in your area for special disposal instructions. Do not open or puncture the battery; the released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes and skin, and can be toxic if swallowed. Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions specified in this user guide.
7UKPI [QWT RJQPG YJKNG FTKXKPI Talking on the phone while you’re driving may divert your attention away from the road. Besides that, it is illegal in some states. Remember, safety comes first. When using your phone in the car: Focus on driving, not talking. Use your optional Hands-Free Car Kit. If you must use the phone while driving, please use One-Touch Dialing and Speed Dialing. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.
with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices (such as pacemakers and hearing aids) to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals. Turn off the phone in healthcare facilities and request permission before using the phone near medical equipment. 6WTP QHH [QWT RJQPG DGHQTG HN[KPI You should turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft.
an explosion or a fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as gas stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where the air contains chemical or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Lastly, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact the National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn.: Publication Sales Division.
+PFGZ # access a menu option, 92 accessories, 20, 96, 100, 101 Accessories, 15 Accessories Connector, 15 desktop charger, 97 Dual-Slot Desktop Charger, 20 Extended Battery, 98 Hands-Free Car Kit, 39, 50, 99 Headset, 17 Standard Battery, 98 accidental key presses, 54 Activating Service activate your phone, 1, 5 active flip, 12, 23, 24, 39, 51, 52, 54, 92 add digits, 24 Adjusting voice volume, 32 Airtime, 81, 82 review airtime, 82 Alarm, 40, 41, 42 alarm ring type, 41 alarm ring volume, 42 cancel the alarm, 4
Call Logs, 14, 23, 24, 31, 36, 73, 80, 81, 82 incoming call, 12, 13, 18, 24, 29, 31, 32, 35, 36, 38, 44, 54, 74, 77 Keeping track of your calls, 23, 31, 81 Outgoing Calls Log, 30 call quality, 27 call time, 13, 23, 62 Call Waiting, 13, 14, 29, 30 Deactivating, 30 turn off permanently, 30 turn off temporarily, 30 Caller ID, 28, 43, 62 Name display with, 36 Using Caller ID, 28 Cautions, 101 Cellular roaming, 27 Charging with the Dual-Slot Desktop Charger, 20 Clear (CLR) Key, 15, 89 back up one menu level, 15
END/ Power Key, 16 entering a phone number, 13, 40 erase, 15, 24, 47, 53, 56, 59, 60, 67, 77, 80, 82 erase all, 15, 24, 53, 60 erase all the digits at once, 24 erase an individual text message, 60 erase one character, 15 erase one digit at a time, 24 explosive atmosphere, 100, 101 Extended Battery, 98 ( fade-out, 27 failed call, 34, 37 Fax, 83, 84 Receiving a fax, 83 Federal Communications (FCC), 95 find an entry by location, 63 Find Entry, 63 find Internal Phone Book entries from the Main Menu, 64 flip (s
/ Main Menu, 92, 93 make calls, 23, 31, 100 Making a call, 23 Manual pause dialing, 69, 71 manually dial a number using a pause(s), 71 melody tones, 36, 41, 43, 45 Memory, 23, 56, 68 Memory Dialing Shortcuts, 23, 68 Menu, 16, 71, 92 access a menu option, 92 back up one menu level, 15 In Use Menu, 35, 92 Main Menu, 92, 93 navigating a menu, 13 MENU Key, 16, 88 Messages, 13, 45, 57, 58, 59, 60, 89 erase a message after reviewing, 60 erase all stored text messages, 60 erase all text messages and numeric pages,
Placing a call, 52 place a three-way call, 30 place an outgoing call in Lock mode, 76 using Voice Dialing, 52 Prepend dialing, 24 prepend existing phone numbers, 24 Prepend option, 24 Protecting your battery, 97 4 radio frequency, see RF rain, 96 Receiving a data file, 84 Receiving a fax, 83 reception, 21, 94, 96 recharge the battery, 97 record a Voice Memo in Standby mode, 47 Redialing calls, 31 redial the last call, 31 Resetting your phone, 80 return to Standby mode, 15, 16, 21, 33, 34, 41, 48, 92 review
Special numbers, 77, 79 calling, 76 Dialing in Lock mode, 79 Storing, 79 Speed Dialing, 68, 99 Sprint PCS Customer Care, 2, 3, 10, 28, 74 Standard Battery, 98 Standby or Conversation, 16 Standby Time, 98 static, 27 store, a phone number after ending a call, 62 phone numbers and names, 61 special numbers, 79 phone numbers (shortcut) at the end of a call, 62 6 TALK Key, 14 Setting the TALK key, 31, 73 Talk Time, 98 temperatures, 97 temporarily unblock, 29 text messages, 44, 45, 56, 58, 80 Reviewing, 58, 59 T
