The Clear Alternative to Cellular Sprint PCS Phone SM TM SCH-1500 Manufactured by Samsung User Guide Please read this manual before operating the phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Welcome to Sprint PCS Sprint PCS built the only all-digital, nationwide network from the ground up, for a new level of clarity. We’ve built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone company: clear sound, private conversations and time-saving features. But Sprint PCS also has the potential to do something even more far-reaching — simplify your life.
First Things First Read this before you do anything else: Determine if your phone is pre-activated: If you received your Sprint PCS PhoneTM in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint PCS Center, your phone should already be activated and simply needs to be unlocked. See “How to Unlock Your Phone.” How to activate your phone: There are two ways to activate your phone. 1. The fastest way is to call from your new Sprint PCS Phone: • Fully charge your battery.
What you should have handy: • Your new Sprint PCS PhoneTM • The original packaging for your new phone • Your billing address • Your Social Security number or Tax ID number • Your driver’s license number • Pen and paper to write down your new Sprint PCS Phone number During this call, a Sprint PCS Customer Care Advocate will collect your information and help you select your Sprint PCS Service Plan. Once you’ve made all your selections, they’ll guide you through the activation process.
How to unlock your phone: If you received your Sprint PCS PhoneTM in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint PCS Center, your phone is already activated. Just enter your four-digit lock code, and you’ll be ready to begin making calls. If you can’t recall your lock code, try the last four digits of either your Sprint PCS Phone number, Social Security number or Tax ID number. If none of these numbers work, your phone should be reprogrammed. Take it to the nearest Sprint PCS Center for assistance.
How to get help: If you need help with these steps or anything else regarding your new Sprint PCS PhoneTM, please call Sprint PCS Customer Care at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). (In Southern California, call 1-800-455-4551. ) You can also press Sprint PCS Phone. , (In Southern California, press: , , , , , on your activated .) A Sprint PCS Customer Care Advocate will answer your call 24 hours a day and will be happy to assist you.
Introduction To Your Sprint PCS Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS PhoneTM. Using the latest digital technology, your Sprint PCS Phone operates in a similar manner to other wireless phones, while providing superior resonance and tone quality.
Table Of Contents Getting Started 1 Your Sprint PCS Phone Box 2 Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone™ 3 Screen Display 4 Key Functions 5 Status / Alert Indicators 6 Battery Installation, Charging and Care 8 Installing the Battery 8 Dual-Slot Desktop Charger 8 Charging the Battery 9 Battery Charge Indicator 9 Caring for the Battery 10 Battery Storage Temperatures 10 Battery Disposal and Recycling 11 Sprint PCS Phone™ and Battery Specifications 11 Basic Operations of Your Sprint PCS Phone™ 12 Turning on Your
Table Of Contents Calling Options (continued) Minute Beep 28 Mute Microphone 28 Incoming Call Notification 29 Answering a Call 29 Ringer / Alert Options 30 Ring Volume Setting 30 Key Volume Setting 31 Ring Type Setting 31 Message Alert Setting 32 Roam Ring Setting 32 Tone Length Setting 33 Ring Tone Mute 33 Alerts Menu 33 Any Key Answer 34 Tracking Calls Through Call Logs 35 Erasing Call Logs 36 Reviewing Airtime 36 Internal Phone Book 37 Overview of the Internal Phone Book 38 Storing Phone Numbers / Names
Table Of Contents Message Services and Voicemail 43 Overview of Message Services and Voicemail 44 Message Management 45 Reviewing Messages 45 Setting Up Your Voicemail Box 46 Reviewing Voicemail Messages 46 One-touch Voicemail Access 46 Reviewing Numeric Page and Text Messages 47 Erasing Messages 48 Advanced Features 49 Pause Dialing 50 Entering and Storing Pauses 50 Security Options 51 Lock Mode 51 Lock Code Setting 52 Locking the Phone 53 Dialing in Lock Mode 53 Call Restriction Options 54 Restricting Ca
Table Of Contents Accessories 64 Batteries 65 Dual-Slot Desktop Charger 65 Cigarette Lighter Adapter 65 Travel Charger 66 Hands-Free Car Kit 66 Leather Case 66 Hand Strap 67 Charging Times with Accessories 67 Appendix 68 Troubleshooting 69 Maximizing Call Quality 69 Caring for the Antenna 69 Common Questions 69 Safety Considerations 72 Compliance with Safety Standards 72 Driving 72 Electronic Devices 73 Aircraft 73 Blasting Areas 73 Other Dangerous Areas 74 FCC Notice 74 Maintenance 74 Glossary of Terms 75
Getting Started Getting Started Your Sprint PCS Phone Box Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone™ Screen Display Battery Installation, Charging and Care Basic Operations of Your Sprint PCS Phone™ Display Options Service Mode Selection Menu Organization 1
Getting Started Your Sprint PCS Phone Box Your Sprint PCS Phone Box contains the following items: • Sprint PCS PhoneTM with Hand Strap • Standard LiIon Battery • Dual-Slot Desktop Charger • User Guide • Quick Reference Card 2
Getting Started Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone™ Function keys and other controls activate the features of your Sprint PCS PhoneTM.
Getting Started Screen Display Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM features a dot matrix LCD screen with four text lines and one icon line. The icon line displays active options and selected menu items. During conversation, the screen displays the call timer and the name and number of the other party, if available. Active in-use options, such as Mute and Call Waiting, also display during conversation. For additional indicators, see “Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators” on page 6.
Getting Started Table 1: Key Functions Press TALK to: • place and answer calls, • initiate Three-Way Calling, • answer a Call Waiting call. Press TALK twice quickly to redial the last outgoing number. Press VOICE DIALING to initiate Voice Dialing. (Voice Activated Dialing is only available in Sprint PCS Service Areas and on other PCS digital networks where Sprint PCS has implemented agreements.) Press CLR to: • erase one character at a time, • return to the previous screen.
Getting Started Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators Signal Strength Indicates current signal strength No Service Indicates that the phone is outside a service area and cannot send or receive calls, or the phone is in Power Save mode In Use Displays when the phone is in use Roaming Displays when the phone is outside the Sprint PCS Network Voice Message Indicates new voice message Text Message Indicates new text message Analog Indicates that the phone is in Analog roam mode (In Digital mode, no icon displays)
Getting Started Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators (Continued) The following status / alert indicators are text indicators and do not include an associated icon display: Locked Text display indicates Lock mode Ringer Off or Vibrate Text display indicates ringer status Greeting A personal greeting of up to 12 characters displays in Standby mode, when set Incoming Call Text display and ringer / vibrate alert signal incoming calls, depending on setting Dropped Call Text display indicates a dropped call Failed
Getting Started Battery Installation, Charging and Care Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM package includes a partially charged, rechargeable battery so that you can use the phone immediately after it is activated. Installing the Battery 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.
Getting Started Charging the Battery To charge the battery using the Dual-Slot Desktop Charger: 1. Plug the power cord of the charger into a wall outlet. 2. Select one of the following options: • Insert the entire phone with battery attached into the front compartment of the charger. • Insert a single battery (alone, not attached to the phone) into the rear compartment of the charger. When two batteries are in the charger, the batteries charge simultaneously.
Getting Started Caring for the Battery Use only Samsung-approved batteries with Samsungapproved dual-slot desktop and travel chargers. These chargers maximize battery life and performance. Using other batteries or chargers may invalidate your warranty and may damage the battery. For proper battery care, please follow these guidelines: • To avoid damage, charge the battery in temperatures that range from 32° F to 104° F.
Getting Started Battery Disposal and Recycling 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.
Getting Started Basic Operations of Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM Power On / Off Press and hold Menu Scrolling Press Make Calls , then . or . Enter number, and then press . Voice Dialing Press , and then say the name.* Correct Mistakes Press . Redial Call Press Speed Dialing twice. Enter the memory location, and then press . End Call Press . Answer Call Press . Save Numbers Enter phone number, press , and then follow screen prompts.
Getting Started Turning on Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM To power on your phone, press and hold . The red light flashes, and an alert sounds. The display updates to reflect the following conditions: • When the system locates service, the banner displays, along with the time and date. You can now place and receive calls. • If the system cannot locate service, “Searching for Service” displays. In this case, you cannot place and receive calls. Power off the phone, and then try again when service is available.
Getting Started Display Options Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM provides several display options: Backlight Control When the phone is attached to the 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. To select backlight options: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Display. 3. Press for Backlight. 4.
Getting Started Personal Greeting You can create and display a 12-character personal greeting that displays in Standby mode. To create a personal greeting: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Display. 3. Press for Greeting. 4. Enter your personal greeting by pressing the alphanumeric keys on the keypad. (See “Alpha Entry” on page 21.) 5. Press to save the setting. Version Display You can view the software version of your phone. To view the version in Standby mode (Main Menu): 1.
Getting Started Service Mode Selection You can operate your Sprint PCS PhoneTM in one of three different service modes: • 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.
Getting Started Menu Organization Your Sprint PCS Phone™ includes both a Main Menu and an In Use Menu. Main Menu The Main Menu in Standby mode contains 10 primary options, most of which contain sub-menus with contextspecific options. (See “Table 5: Main Menu Structure” on page 18.) In Use Menu The In Use Menu options are available in Conversation mode: 1. Mute / Unmute 2. Silent Key 3. Phone Book 4. My Phone # 5. Version 6.
Getting Started Table 5: Main Menu Structure Sprint PCS Phone™ SCH-1500 Standby Menu Main Menu Menu Level 1 1. Call Logs ➪ 1. 2. 3. 4. 2. Phone Book ➪ Menu Level 2 Outgoing Incoming Erase Logs Air Time ➪ 1. Last Call 2. Total 3. EraseTotal 1. Recall ➪ 1. by Name 2. by Digits 3. by Mem # 2. Store 3. Edit 4. Erase ➪ 3. Set Mode ➪ 4. Sounds ➪ Menu Level 3 1. by Name 2. by Mem # Automatic Sprint PCS Analog 1. 2. 3. 4. Ring Vol Key Vol Ring Type MSG Alert ➪ 1. Ringer 2. Ring Type ➪ 5.
Calling Options Calling Options Overview of Calling Options Character Entry Placing / Ending Calls Roaming With Your Sprint PCS Phone™ Ringer / Alert Options Any Key Answer Tracking Calls Through Call Logs 19
Calling Options Overview of Calling Options Your Sprint PCS Phone™ provides a variety of calling options. For detailed information on each of the following calling options, see the related section in this manual: • Enter the phone number by pressing the appropriate digit keys, and then press . • Access a phone number by speaking the name into the microphone. • Access a phone number stored in the Call Logs, and then press . • Access an entry in the Internal Phone Book, and then press . • Use Speed Dialing.
Calling Options Alpha Entry To enter letters when saving a name in the Internal Phone Book or when entering a personal greeting: 1. Press the associated alphanumeric key to enter a letter. 2. To select the desired character, repeatedly press an alphanumeric key to cycle through the letters and the number associated with that key. For example, repeatedly press to display A, B, C, 2. 3. To enter a subsequent letter, press the associated alphanumeric key.
Calling Options Punctuation Entry To enter punctuation marks when entering a name in the Phone Book or a personal greeting: 1. Press repeatedly to scan punctuation options: • Period ( . ) • Apostrophe ( ’ ) • Comma ( , ) • Open Parenthesis ( ( ) • Closed Parenthesis ( ) ) • Dash ( – ) • Ampersand ( & ) • “At” Symbol ( @ ) 2. When the desired option displays, press to move to the next space and continue the entry, or press to save the entry. Placing / Ending Calls Placing a Call To place a call: 1.
Calling Options Roaming With Your Sprint PCS Phone™ Where You Can Use Your Phone 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. • On other PCS CDMA networks and conventional cellular networks where Sprint PCS has implemented roaming agreements. When you use your phone outside the Sprint PCS Network, it’s called roaming.
Calling Options Note - Always dial using 10 digits (area code + number) when calling from outside your Sprint PCS Home Service Area. Calling Experience When you use your phone on other PCS CDMA networks, your calling experience and call quality will be quite similar to what you experience when making calls from within the Sprint PCS Network. Although certain calling features may not be available, your phone calls are still private and secure.
Calling Options If you’re on your phone and leave a Sprint PCS Service Area, your call will be dropped. When reentering a Sprint PCS Service Area while on a roaming call, turn your phone off and on again to acquire Sprint PCS Service. If you need customer service while using your phone outside the Sprint PCS Network, dial 1-888-211-4PCS for Sprint PCS Customer Care.
Calling Options Automatic Hyphenation 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 50.) Correcting a Misdialed Number To correct a misdialed digit or number: • Press digit. to erase the digit, and then enter the correct • Press and hold to erase the entire number entry, and then enter the correct number.
Calling Options Missed Call Alert 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. Additionally, if caller information is available, then an Incoming Call Log entry marked “MISSED” is created, and the screen displays the phone number of the most recent missed call.
Calling Options Minute Beep You can set the Minute Beep option to sound an alert 10 seconds before each elapsed minute to remind you of the length of the current call. To turn Minute Beep on and off: 1. Press to display the Main Menu in Standby mode before placing the call. 2. Press for Alert. 3. Press for Minute Beep. 4. Press or to toggle between On / Off. 5. When the desired option displays, press the setting.
Calling Options Incoming Call Notification Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM signals an incoming call or message in the following ways: • The backlight illuminates. • The red LED on the top of the handset flashes. • The ringer sounds (unless set to Vibrate or Off). Incoming call notification continues until one of the following events occurs: • You answer the call. • You press , or you press the Volume buttons to silence the ringer before answering the call. • The calling party ends the call.
Calling Options Ringer / Alert Options Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM provides a variety of ringer / alert options in the Sounds menu. To set ringer / alert options: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press the corresponding digit key to select the desired option: • Press for Ring Volume. • Press for Key Volume. • Press for Ring Type. • Press for Message Alert. • Press for Roam Ring. 4.
Calling Options Key Volume Setting The key volume sounds in response to digit keypresses. To set key volume: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Key Volume. 4. Press the scroll keys to scan volume options: Volume levels 1 - 6 and Off. 5. When the desired option displays, press the setting. to save Ring Type Setting You can select from nine ring types and four melody tones for incoming calls. To set ring types for incoming calls: 1. Press to display the Main Menu.
Calling Options Message Alert Setting The Message Alert option lets you select a unique ring type and volume for incoming messages. To set message ring type and volume: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press again for Message Alert. 4. Press the associated digit keys to select an option: • Press for Ringer Volume, and then press the scroll keys to scan ringer volume options: Off, Vibrate, Ring. (Select the “Ring” option if you wish to set unique ring types for messages.
Calling Options Tone Length Setting The Tone Length setting lets you select short or long DTMF (Dual-tone Multi-frequency) tones. To set tone length: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for Tone Length. 4. Press the scroll keys to toggle between Short / Long. 5. When the desired option displays, press the setting.
Calling Options Any Key Answer Activate Any Key Answer to answer incoming calls by pressing any key on the keypad, except . To activate Any Key Answer: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for AnyKey Ans. 4. Press and 5. Press to save the setting. to toggle between On / Off.
Calling Options Tracking Calls Through Call Logs Call Logs store up to ten incoming calls and ten outgoing calls. Each log stores the name and phone number (if available), as well as the time / date stamp. In case of duplicate entries in sequence, the system consolidates those entries and stores only the most recent call from the same phone number. To review call logs: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Call Logs. 3.
Calling Options Erasing Call Logs You can erase phone numbers stored in Call Logs. To erase Call Logs: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Call Logs. 3. Press for Erase Logs. 4. Press to confirm erasing the call logs, or press to cancel the operation. Reviewing Airtime You can review the airtime of the most recent call, as well as total airtime for all calls since the last reset action. To review airtime: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Call Logs. 3.
Internal Phone Book Internal Phone Book Overview of the Internal Phone Book Storing Phone Numbers / Names Viewing Stored Entries Dialing from the Internal Phone Book Editing Phone Book Entries Erasing Phone Book Entries 37
Internal Phone Book Overview of the Internal Phone Book The Internal Phone Book provides the following features: • 79 memory locations • Optional name entry • Confirmation option when erasing entries • Automatic scrolling to the next available location, with manual location selection option • Adding / Editing entries by name or location • Searching entries by name or location • Speed Dialing • Placing a call to the displayed Phone Book entry • Pause Dialing support • Silent Keypad dialing • Prepending phone
Internal Phone Book Storing Phone Numbers / Names To store phone numbers / names: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press again for Store. The screen prompts for the phone number. (You can enter up to 32 digits.) 4. Enter the phone number by pressing the digit keys. The number displays from right to left. 5. To store the phone number, press available location displays. . The first 6. To accept the displayed location, press .
Internal Phone Book Viewing Stored Entries Finding Entries By Location To find an entry by location: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Recall. Additional options display. 4. Press location. for By Memory #. The screen prompts for a 5. Enter the location by pressing the associated digit key, or press the scroll keys to scroll to the desired location. 6. When the desired entry displays, press call.
Internal Phone Book Dialing from the Internal Phone Book Dialing By Memory Location Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM lets you place calls quickly by entering the associated digit key(s) for the Phone Book memory location of the phone number you are calling. The following table outlines these dialing shortcuts: Table 6: Memory Dialing Shortcuts ACTIVITY SHORTCUT One-Touch Dialing: Press and hold the associated digit key for the location.
Internal Phone Book Editing Phone Book Entries To edit a Phone Book entry: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Edit. 4. Press the scroll keys to scroll to the desired entry. 5. Press for context-specific options. 6. Press the associated digit key to select an option: • Press press for Name. Enter a new name, and then to save the new name. • Press press . Enter the new phone number, and then to save the new number. • Press for Memory #.
Message Services and Voicemail Message Services and Voicemail Overview of Message Services and Voicemail Message Management Setting Up Your Voicemail Box Reviewing Numeric Page and Text Messages Erasing Messages 43
Message Services and Voicemail Overview of Message Services and Voicemail Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM receives voicemail notification, text messages and numeric pages. When the phone receives a message, an alert sounds, and a text notification displays (“New Voicemail”, “New Text”, or “New Page”). “Urgent!” displays to signal an incoming urgent message. The VoiceMail Message Indicator ( ) remains on the screen until you reset the messages or listen to all new messages.
Message Services and Voicemail Message Management The phone displays the number of new messages in each category, and then places a diagonal line next to messages after you read them. An exclamation point next to a message indicates an urgent message. Reviewing Messages Your Sprint PCS Phone accepts incoming messages in both Standby and Conversation modes. When a new message arrives, an alert tone sounds (depending on the setting), and the message header displays.
Message Services and Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Box Setting up your voicemail box provides access to voicemail messages for review. To set up your voicemail box, contact Sprint PCS. Reviewing Voicemail Messages To review voicemail messages: 1. Press to display the Messages menu. 2. Press for Voice. The screen displays “Voicemail”, the time, date, and the number of new, unread messages. 3. Press • Press for context-specific options: to Listen to voicemail messages.
Message Services and Voicemail Reviewing Numeric Pages and Text Messages To review numeric pages and text messages: 1. Press to display the Messages menu. The number of new messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu. 2. Press for Page, or press for Text. An indexed list of page or text messages displays. An exclamation point next to an entry indicates an urgent message. A diagonal line next to an entry indicates that you have read and stored the message. 3.
Message Services and Voicemail Erasing Messages You can erase all stored messages. To erase messages: 1. Press to display the Messages menu. 2. Press for Delete All. The screen prompts for confirmation before erasing messages. 3. Press to erase the messages, or press cancel the operation.
Advanced Features Advanced Features Pause Dialing Security Options Call Restriction Options Resetting the Phone KeyGuard Emergency and Special Numbers 49
Advanced Features Pause Dialing Pause Dialing lets you send numbers as DTMF (Dual-tone Multi-frequency) signals after placing a call. This feature is helpful when using electronic communications, such as sending bank account or credit card numbers over the phone. Entering and Storing Pauses Enter pauses by pressing after dialing a phone number. You can store these numbers in the Phone Book just like any other number. To enter a pause: 1. Enter the phone number by pressing the digit keys. 2.
Advanced Features Security Options Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM provides many security options, including a user-programmable lock code, keypad lock and call restriction features. To access the Security menu in Standby mode, press , , and then enter the fourdigit lock code. Press the associated digit key to access one of the following Security options: 1. Lock 2. Restrict (Phone Book, Incoming / Outgoing calls) 3. Lock Code 4. Emergency # 5.
Advanced Features Lock Code Setting The default lock code for your Sprint PCS PhoneTM 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 for Security. The Lock Code screen displays. 3. Enter the existing four-digit lock code to access the Security menu. 4. Press for Lock Code. 5.
Advanced Features Locking the Phone You can select settings to lock the phone manually or automatically, or leave the phone unlocked. To lock the phone: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security. The Lock Code screen displays. 3. Enter the four-digit lock code to access the Security menu. 4. Press for Lock. 5. Press the scroll keys to select an option: • Off: The phone remains unlocked. • Now: The phone locks immediately.
Advanced Features Call Restriction Options Restricting Calls Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM provides the following Call Restriction options in the Security menu: • Phone Book: Restricts access to the Phone Book • Incoming Calls: Restricts the phone from receiving incoming calls • Outgoing Calls: Restricts the phone from placing outgoing calls other than the emergency numbers To restrict calls: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security. The Lock Code screen displays. 3.
Advanced Features Resetting the Phone Resetting the phone returns all saved options to the default settings and erases all Phone Book entries. The phone provides security by requiring the lock code to reset the phone. When the Lock Code screen displays, enter the fourdigit lock code, and then continue. To reset the phone: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security. The Lock Code screen displays. 3. Enter the four-digit lock code to access the Security menu. 4. Press for Reset Phone.
Advanced Features Emergency and Special Numbers Emergency numbers (911, *911, #911) and the Sprint PCS Customer Care number ( ) are programmed into your Sprint PCS PhoneTM. The Security menu provides the option of storing three additional special numbers. You can place calls to emergency and special numbers when the phone is locked or when outgoing calls are restricted. Storing Emergency / Special Numbers To store special numbers in the Security menu: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2.
Special Sprint PCS Features Special Sprint PCS Features Voice Dialing Call Waiting Call Forwarding Three-Way Calling Block Own Number 57
Special Sprint PCS Features Voice Dialing Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM features Art smARTspeak®, the new Voice Dialing system from Advanced Recognition Technology. When on the Sprint PCS Network, you can call up to 20 stored entries by speaking the name into the microphone. Using the Voice Dialing option requires that you first train the phone to recognize the name of the person you are calling. Training the Phone for Voice Dialing To train the phone for Voice Dialing: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2.
Special Sprint PCS Features Voice Dialing Activation Voice Dialing is always active once you have trained the phone to accept Voice Dialing entries. To place Voice Dialing calls, press the Voice Dialing key, and then say the name into the phone after you hear the voice prompt. Placing a Call Using Voice Dialing To place a call using Voice Dialing: 1. Press the Voice Dialing key. 2. At the voice prompt, say the name into the phone. • The phone places the call if it recognizes the name.
Special Sprint PCS Features Reviewing Voice Dialing Entries To review Voice Dialing entries: 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. Press to return to the previous screen. Erasing Voice Dialing Entries To erase an individual Voice Dialing entry: 1.
Special Sprint PCS Features Call Waiting 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 PhoneTM provides the option of turning the Call Waiting feature on and off. Call Waiting is on by default. If you choose to have an undisturbed conversation, simply turn off the feature for the current call. Answering a Call Waiting Call To answer a Call Waiting call: 1.
Special Sprint PCS Features Call Forwarding Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM provides the option of forwarding incoming calls to another phone number, even while your phone is off. Activating Call Forwarding does not affect outgoing calls made from this phone. Activating Call Forwarding To activate Call Forwarding: 1. Press , , . 2. Enter the 10-digit phone number (area code + phone number) of the forward-to location. 3. Press . A confirmation tone sounds. 4. To deactivate Call Forwarding, press , , , , .
Special Sprint PCS Features Block Own Number Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM provides the option of blocking your phone number from the called party’s Caller ID display. Block Own Number Setting To activate Block Own Number temporarily: 1. Press , , . 2. Enter the phone number, and then press . To activate Block Own Number permanently: Press , , . (In Southern California: Press , , , Sprint PCS Customer Care.) , to call To temporarily unblock the number: 1. Press , , . 2.
Accessories Accessories Sprint PCS Phone Accessories 64
Accessories Sprint PCS Phone Accessories Batteries Two types of LiIon batteries are available for use with your Sprint PCS PhoneTM: •Standard Battery - BTL859S •Extended Battery - BTL1359L Figure 1: Standard and Extended Batteries Dual-Slot Desktop Charger The Dual-Slot Desktop Charger charges the battery at your home or office.
Accessories Travel Charger The Travel Charger plugs into a wall outlet and enables you to charge a single battery at your home or office or while traveling. Figure 4: Travel Charger: TC59 Hands-Free Car Kit * The Hands-Free Car Kit provides safety, freedom and convenience in your vehicle. (Kit includes Cradle and Microphone.) Figure 5: Hands-Free Car Kit: HF59N Leather Case The Leather Case provides durability while using your PCS phone.
Accessories Hand Strap The Hand Strap provides convenience and safety when carrying or using your phone. Figure 7: Hand Strap: CHS-1900 Charging Times with Accessories Standard Battery Extended Battery Dual-Slot Desktop Charger 3.0 hrs. 5.0 hrs. Travel Charger 4.0 hrs. 5.0 hrs Hands-Free Car Kit 3.0 hrs. 4.0 hrs. Cigarette Lighter Adapter 4.0 hrs. 5.0 hrs.
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Appendix Troubleshooting Maximizing Call Quality For optimum call quality with your Sprint PCS PhoneTM, please follow these guidelines: • Fully extend the antenna. While it may be possible to place calls with the antenna retracted, the phone operates best with the antenna fully extended. • Hold the phone as you would hold any other telephone handset. Speak directly into the mouthpiece, and position the antenna up and over your shoulder while talking.
Appendix How far can I call on my Sprint PCS PhoneTM? You can place local or long-distance calls within the U.S. as long as you are initiating the call within the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network. Does the phone have to be on to receive a call? Yes. The Sprint PCS Phone must be on to receive an incoming call. Can I answer the phone by pressing any key? Yes. When set, the Any Key Answer option lets you answer a call by pressing any key, except or the Volume buttons.
Appendix What costs will I have with my Sprint PCS PhoneTM? The costs depend on the Sprint PCS Service Plan you select. There is a monthly invoice, which includes a monthly access fee and per-minute airtime charge for use or talk time. (Prepaid plans do not have monthly invoices.) The cost of a monthly invoice varies depending on the service plan you select and the number of calls you make each month. Many service plans are available for the light, normal or heavy volume user.
Appendix What do I do if my Sprint PCS PhoneTM is lost or stolen? In addition to reporting the theft to local law enforcement, immediately contact Sprint PCS to avoid further call charges. (Call Sprint PCS Customer Care toll-free at 1-888-211-4PCS.) You will be responsible for charges made on your Sprint PCS Phone until you report the loss. You may be able to use the same Sprint PCS Phone Number with your replacement phone.
Appendix Electronic Devices Your wireless telephone is a radio transmitter and receiver. When the power is on, the phone receives and sends out RF energy. Most modern electronic equipment, such as equipment in hospitals and cars, contains an RF signal shield. RF energy may affect some inadequately shielded electronic equipment. Turn off your phone in health care facilities, and always request permission before using the phone near medical equipment.
Appendix Other Dangerous Areas Turn off your phone in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but your phone or its accessories could generate sparks, which could cause explosion or fire. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere may not always be clearly marked.
Appendix Glossary of Terms Airtime - Actual time spent talking on the wireless phone. Most carriers bill customers based on how many minutes of airtime they use each month. Antenna - A device for transmitting or receiving signals. The size and shape of antennas is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signal they receive. Wireless phones and the base station must have antennas.
Appendix Home Service Area - The geographic area in which the wireless phone is activated. This is used for invoicing purposes. Hook Flash - The action of clicking on the receiver of a landline phone. On your Sprint PCS Phone™, press TALK to achieve the same result. LCD – (Liquid Crystal Display) Commonly used to refer to the screen display on the wireless phone. LED – (Light Emitting Diode) Commonly used to refer to a small light on the wireless phone or on the Dual-Slot Desktop Charger.
Appendix Vocoder - Voice Coder. A device used to convert speech into digital signals. Voicemail - A computerized answering service that answers a call, plays a greeting and records a message. Depending on the sophistication of the service, it can notify the subscriber, via a pager, of an incoming call or message. (Also called voice messaging.
Index A Accessories 64 Activating Service (Refer to Introduction) Advanced Features 49 Aircraft 73 Airtime (Reviewing) 36 Alerts Menu 33 Alpha Entry 21 Analog Indicator 6 Answering a Call 12, 29 Antenna 3 Antenna Care 69 Any Key Answer 34 Appendix 68 Automatic Hyphenation 26 B Backlight Control 14 Basic Operations of Your PCS Phone 12 Batteries 65 Battery Care 10 Battery Charge Indicator 6, 9 Battery Charging 9 Battery Disposal and Recycling 11 Battery Installation 8 Battery Specifications 11 Battery Stora
Index Call Waiting 61 Call Waiting Indicator 7 Character Entry 20 Charging the Battery 9 Charging Times with Accessories 67 Cigarette Lighter Adapter 65 Clear Key 3, 5 Common Questions 69 Compliance with Safety Standards 72 Conversation Mode 13 Correcting a Misdialed Number 12, 26 D Dangerous Areas, Other 74 Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone 3 Dialing By Memory Location 41 Dialing Emergency / Special Numbers 56 Dialing from the Internal Phone Book 41 Dialing in Lock Mode 53 Digit Entry 21 Dimensions 11
Index F Failed Call Alert 27 Failed Call Indicator 7 FCC Notice 74 Finding Entries By Location 40 Finding Entries by Name 40 G Getting Started 1 Glossary of Terms 75 Greeting 7 H Hand Strap 67 Hands-Free Car Kit 66 I Incoming Call Indicator 7 Incoming Call Notification 29 Incoming Call (Review) 12 Installing the Battery 8 Internal Phone Book 37 In Use Menu 17 K Key Functions 5 Key Volume Setting 31 KeyGuard 55 L LCD Screen 3 LED Indicator 3 Leather Case 66 Lock Code Setting 52 Lock Mode 51 Locked Indic
Index M Main Menu Structure 18 Maintenance 74 Making Calls 12 Maximizing Call Quality 69 Memory Dialing Shortcuts 41 Menu Key 3, 5 Menu Navigation 17 Menu Organization 17 Menu Scrolling 12 Message Alert Setting 32 Message Indicators 6 Message Management 45 Message Services and Voice Mail 43 Messages (Erasing) 48 Messages Key 3, 5 Messages (Reviewing) 45 Microphone 3 Minute Beep (Setting) 28 Minute Beep Indicator 7 Missed Call Alert 27 Mute Microphone 28 N Name Search 12 No Service Indicator 6 O OK (Store)
Index Personal Greeting 15 Phone Book Overview 38 Phone Description 3 Phone Specifications 11 Placing a Call 22 Power On Light 3 Power On / Off 12 Power Save Mode 13 Prepend Dialing 26 Punctuation Entry 22 R Redialing a Call 12 Resetting the Phone 55 Restricting Calls 54 Reviewing Airtime 36 Reviewing Messages 45 Reviewing Numeric Pages and Text Messages 47 Reviewing Voice Dialing Entries 60 Reviewing Voicemail Messages 46 Ring Tone Mute 33 Ring Type Setting 31 Ring Volume Setting 30 Ringer / Alert Options
Index Speed Dialing 12 Standard Battery 11 Standby Mode 13 Standby Time 11 Status / Alert Indicators 6, 7 Storing Emergency / Special Numbers 56 Storing Phone Numbers / Names 39 Storing Phone Numbers at Call End 39 T Talk Key 3, 5 Talk Time 11 Text Message Indicator 6 Text Messages (Reviewing) 47 Three-Way Calling 62 Tone Length Setting 33 Tracking Calls Through Call Logs 35 Travel Charger 66 Troubleshooting 69 Turning on Your Sprint PCS Phone 13 Two-Touch Dialing 41 V Version Display 15 Vibrate Indicator
