Sprint PCS The Clear Alternative to Cellular Sprint PCS Phone SM SM TM SCH-2000 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 Only Sprint PCS built an 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 is already activated and simply needs to be unlocked. See “How to Unlock Your Phone” later in this section. 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. • Turn on your Sprint PCS Phone.
What you should have handy: • Your new Sprint PCS Phone • 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 Phone, 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. , , on your activated (In Southern California, press: , , , , .) 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 Consumer Package - - - - - - - - - - Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone - - Screen Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Key Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Status / Alert Indicators - - - - - - - - - - - Battery Installation, Charging and Care - - Installing the Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - Dual-Slot Desktop Charger - - - - - - - - - Charging the Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - Battery Charge Indicator - - - - - - - - -
Table Of Contents Incoming Call Notification - - - Answering a Call - - - - - - - - - Missed Call Notification - - - - - Ringer / Alert Options - - - - - - Ring Volume Setting - - - - - - - Ring Type Setting - - - - - - - - Message Ring Setting- - - - - - - Key Beep Setting - - - - - - - - - Tone Length Setting - - - - - - - Ring Tone Mute - - - - - - - - - Alerts Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - Alert Volume - - - - - - - - - - - Alarm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Tracking Calls Through Call Logs Erasing Call
Table Of Contents Reviewing Voicemail Messages- - One-touch Voicemail Access - - - Reviewing Page and Text Messages Erasing Messages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 50 50 51 52 Advanced Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - 53 Pause Dialing- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Entering and Storing Pauses - - - - - Voice Dialing- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Training the Phone for Voice Dialing Voice Dialing Activation - - - - - - - Placing a Call Using Voice Dialing - - Reviewing Voice Dialing Entrie
Table Of Contents Call Forwarding - - - - - - Activating Call Forwarding Three-Way Calling - - - - - Placing a Three-way Call- - Block Own Number Option - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 69 69 70 70 70 Accessories - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 71 Batteries- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dual-Slot Desktop Charger - - - Cigarette Lighter Adapter - - - - Travel Charger - - - - - - - - - - Hands-Free Car Kit - - - - - - - - Leather Case - - - - - - - - - - - Hand Strap - - - - - - - - - - - - Hea
Getting Started 1 Getting Started Your Consumer Package Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone Battery Installation, Charging, and Care Basic Operations of Your Sprint PCS Phone Menu Organization 1
Getting Started Your Consumer Package Your Consumer Package contains the following items: • Sprint PCS PhoneTM • Standard LiIon Battery • Dual-Slot Desktop Charger • User Guide and Quick Reference Card Sprint Personal Communication Services User Guide 000 Samsung SCH-2 2
Getting Started Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone Function keys and other controls activate the features of your Sprint PCS Phone.
Getting Started Screen Display This Sprint PCS Phone features dynamic character sizing, which enables the screen to display from 12 to 16 characters per line. The five-line screen includes four text lines and one icon line, which 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.
Getting Started Table 1: Key Functions Press TALK to: • place and answer calls, • initiate Three-Way Calling, • access Call Logs or the Phone Book*. Press and hold TALK to initiate Voice Dialing. Press CLR to: • erase one character at a time, • go back one menu level at a time. Press and hold CLR to: • erase all displayed characters, • return to Standby while viewing menus. Press END to: • end a call, • exit the current menu, • mute the ringer on an incoming call. Press and hold END to deactivate KeyGuard.
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. Battery Charge Indicates battery charge level Voicemail Message Indicates voicemail messages Text Message Indicates text messages Roaming Displays when the phone is in a network other than a Sprint PCS Network. The text message “Digital Roam” also displays.
Getting Started Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators (Continued) The following status / alert indicators are text only: Locked Text display indicates Lock mode Ringer Text display indicates ringer status: Off or Vibrate Greeting A personal greeting of up to 12 characters displays at power-on and in Standby mode, when set.
Getting Started Battery Installation, Charging, and Care Your Sprint PCS Phone 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, 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 (O°C to 40°C). • Do not use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas (such as a bathroom).
Getting Started Battery Disposal and Recycling Please be aware of the following 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. This substance also can be toxic if swallowed.
Getting Started Basic Operations of Your Sprint PCS Phone Power On / Off Press and hold Menu Scrolling Press . , then or . Make Calls Enter number, and then press . Voice Dialing Open Flip, or press and hold (setting dependent), and then say the name. Correct Mistakes Press Redial Call Press . twice. Speed Dialing Enter memory location, and then press . End Call Press , or close flip. Answer Call Press , or open flip. Save Numbers Enter phone number, press , and then follow screen prompts.
Getting Started Turning on Your Sprint PCS Phone To power on your Sprint PCS Phone, press and hold . The red light flashes, an alert sounds, and “Searching for Service” displays. The display updates to reflect the following conditions: • When the system locates service, the greeting displays, along with the date and time. You can now place and receive calls. • If the system cannot locate service, “No Service Available” displays. In this case, you cannot place and receive calls.
Getting Started Display Options Your Sprint PCS Phone provides several display options: Backlight Control When the phone is attached to the Hands-Free Car Kit, the backlight remains 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 Version Display You can view the software version of your Sprint PCS Phone during conversation or in Standby mode. To view the version in Standby mode: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Display. 3. Press for Version. 4. Press or to return to the previous screen. To view the version in Conversation mode: • Press , .
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, many of which contain sub-menus with more specific options. See “Table 5: Main Menu Structure” on page 17. In Use Menu The In Use Menu options are available in Conversation mode: 1. (Un)mute 2. Silent Key 3. Phone Book 4. Version 5.
Getting Started Table 5: Main Menu Structure Sprint PCS Phone SCH-2000 Standby Menu Main Menu Menu Level 1 1. Calls ➪ 1. 2. 3. 4. Outgoing Incoming Missed Air Time ➪ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Find Name My Phone # Add Entry Find Entry Services ➪ 1. 2. 3. 4. Record Review Erase All Set Active ➪ 2. Phone Book ➪ 3. Voice Dial ➪ 4. Sounds ➪ Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 1. Last Call 2. Total 3. Erase Total 1. Ring Vol. 2. Ring Type ➪ 1. Dir. Assist 2. Customer Care 3. Prepaid Talk Only Talk or Flip 1.
Getting Started Sprint PCS Phone SCH-2000 Standby Menu (Cont.) Main Menu Menu Level 1 5. Display ➪ 1. Backlight 2. Greeting 3. Version 6. Security ➪ 1. Lock Phone 2. Limit Use ➪ Menu Level 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 3. Lock Code 4. Special #s 5. Erase ➪ Outgoing Incoming Phone Book Roaming 1. Call Logs ➪ 2. Messages 3. Phone Book 6. Reset Phone 7. Alerts ➪ 1. Minute Beep 2. Service 8. Setup ➪ 1. AnyKey Ans. 2. Talk Key ➪ 9. Alarm ➪ Calls Phone Book 1. Set 2. Cancel 0.
Calling Options 2 Calling Options Overview of Calling Options Character Entry Placing / Answering Calls Ringer / Alert Options Tracking Calls Through Call Logs 19
Calling Options Overview of Calling Options Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM provides a variety of calling options. For detailed information on each of the following calling options, see the specific section in this manual: • Enter the phone number by pressing the digit keys, and then press . • 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. • Call emergency or special numbers in Lock mode.
Calling Options Alpha Entry To enter letters: 1. Press the associated alphanumeric key to enter a letter. The first letter of each word displays in upper case by default, followed by lower case letters for each subsequent letter. The first letter following a period or ampersand also defaults to upper case. 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, a, b, c, 2.
Calling Options Punctuation Entry To enter punctuation marks: 1. Press repeatedly to scan punctuation options: • Period ( . ) • Comma ( , ) • Apostrophe ( ’ ) • Ampersand ( & ) • Dash ( - ) • “At” Symbol ( @ ) • Left Bracket ( ( ) • Right Bracket ( ) ) 2. When the desired option displays, press to move to the next space and continue the entry, or press to save the entry. Placing / Answering Calls Placing a Call To place a call: 1. Press and hold to power on your Sprint PCS Phone.
Calling Options Digit Entry Menu The Digit Entry Menu provides special dialing options in dialing mode. Available options vary depending on the number of digits entered. For example, when using Three-Digit Dialing, Option 1 is Speed Dial. When entering a standard, 10-digit phone number, Option 1 is Talk. To access the Digit Entry Menu: 1. Enter the phone number by pressing the digit keys. 2. Press to display the Digit Entry Menu. 3.
Calling Options Dropped Call Alert A dropped call can occur during conversation in response to a signal fade. In this case, the call ends, and “Call Dropped” displays on the screen. To acknowledge a dropped call alert, press . Failed Call Alert A failed call can occur while dialing if your Sprint PCS Phone is out of calling range or the network is busy. The phone responds to a failed call by displaying an appropriate text message: “Call Failed. Out of Range.” or “Call Failed. Network Busy.
Calling Options Prepend Dialing The prepend option enables you to add digits, such as area codes and network feature activation codes, to a phone number of up to 10 digits. You can prepend a phone number before dialing, or prepend an existing entry in the Phone Book or Call Logs. To use prepend, access a phone number stored in the Phone Book or Call Logs, and then prepend the number. To prepend existing phone numbers in the Phone Book or Call Logs: 1. Access the phone number entry. 2.
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 Alerts. 3. Press for Minute Beep. 4. Press or to toggle between On / Off. 5. When the desired option displays, press setting. to save the Ending a Call To end a call, press , or close the flip.
Calling Options Incoming Call Notification Your Sprint PCS Phone signals an incoming call or message in the following ways: • The screen and keypad lights turn on. • 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 button to silence the ringer without answering. • The calling party ends the call.
Calling Options Missed Call Notification Missed calls are unanswered incoming calls when your Sprint PCS Phone is on and service is available. The Missed Calls Log records the missed call if Caller ID is available and unrestricted. When viewing an entry in the Missed Calls Log, you can store the entry in the Phone Book by pressing . To review missed calls: 1. Press 2. Press to display the Main Menu. for Calls. 3. Press for Missed Calls.
Calling Options Ringer / Alert Options Your Sprint PCS Phone receives incoming calls and provides call notification only when it is on. Notification type depends on the selected settings. To set ringer / alert options: 1. Press 2. Press to display the Main Menu. for Sounds. 3. Press the corresponding digit key to select the desired option: • Press for Ring Volume. • Press for Ring Type, and then select (1) Calls, (2) Messages, or (3) Alarm. • Press for Message Ring. • Press for Key Beep.
Calling Options Ring Volume Setting You can set ring volume in Standby mode from the Main Menu or by pressing the Volume buttons on the side of the phone. During an incoming call, press the Volume buttons to mute the ringer. To adjust ring volume in Standby mode: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Ring Volume. 4. Press the scroll keys to scan volume options: 1 Beep, High, Medium, Low, Vibrate, Off. 5. When the desired volume level displays, press save the setting.
Calling Options Ring Type Setting You can set different ring types for calls, voice, page and text messages, and the alarm. To set ring types: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Ring Type. 4. Press the corresponding digit key to select the desired option: • Press for Calls, and then select (1) With Caller ID or (2) Without Caller ID. • Press for Messages, and then select (1) Voice, (2) Page, or (3) Text. • Press for Alarm. 5.
Calling Options Key Beep Setting The Key Beep sounds in response to digit key presses. To set key beep volume: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Key Beep. 4. Press the scroll keys to scan volume options: High, Medium, Low, Off. 5. When the desired option displays, press setting. to save the Tone Length Setting You can select short or long DTMF tones. To set the tone length: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Tone Length. 4.
Calling Options Alerts Menu The Alerts menu is available in Standby mode to turn the Minute Beep and Service alert tones on and off. To select Alert options: 1. Press 2. Press to display the Main Menu. for Alerts. 3. Press the associated digit key to select an option: • Press for Minute Beep. • Press for Service. 4. Press the scroll keys to toggle between On / Off. 5. When the desired option displays, press setting.
Calling Options Alarm You can set the 24-hour alarm to sound an alert at the set time, when your Sprint PCS Phone is on. If the phone is off at the alarm set time, the alarm will not sound. To set the alarm: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Alarm. 3. Press for Set. • If the alarm is set, the screen displays the set time and provides the option of overwriting the current setting. Press to overwrite the current setting.
Calling Options Continued from previous page 8. At the set time, the alert sounds, and the name / number displays, if available. Respond to the alarm in one of the following ways: • To call the displayed phone number, press . • To silence the alarm and return to Standby mode, press . 9. To cancel the alarm at any time, access the Alarm option (Steps 1 and 2), press to cancel the setting, and then press to confirm the action.
Calling Options Tracking Calls Through Call Logs The Call Logs store up to nine incoming calls, nine outgoing calls and nine missed calls. Each log stores the name and phone number (if available), as well as the date / time stamp. In case of duplicate entries back to back, the system consolidates those entries and stores only the most recent call from the same phone number. To review call logs: 1. Press 2. Press to display the Main Menu. for Calls. 3.
Calling Options Erasing Call Logs You can erase phone numbers stored in the Call Logs. If the Lock Code screen displays, enter the four-digit lock code, and then continue. To erase call logs: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security. 3. Press for Erase. Additional options display. 4. Press for Call Logs. Additional options display. 5. Press the associated digit key to select one of the following context-specific options: • Press for Outgoing calls. • Press for Incoming calls.
Calling Options 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 Calls. 3. Press for Airtime. 4. Press the associated digit key to display airtime for the selected calls: • Press for Last Call. • Press for Total. • Press for Erase Total. 5. Press or to return to Standby mode.
Internal Phone Book 3 Internal Phone Book Overview of the Internal Phone Book Storing Phone Numbers / Names Viewing Stored Entries Dialing from the Internal Phone Book Displaying Your Phone Number Editing / Erasing Phone Book Entries Storing Secret Numbers Special Calling Services 39
Internal Phone Book Overview of the Internal Phone Book The Internal Phone Book provides the following features: • 179 memory locations • Optional name entry • Audible alert and text notification when overwriting or erasing entries • Automatic scrolling to the next available location, with manual location selection option • Adding / Editing entries by name or location • Direct access retrieval of entries by name or location • Searching entries by name or location • Speed Dialing • Placing a call to the disp
Internal Phone Book Storing Phone Numbers / Names To store phone numbers / names: 1. Press 2. Press to display the Main Menu. for Phone Book. 3. Press for Add Entry. The screen prompts for a 10digit phone number, but you can enter up to 32 digits. 4. Enter the phone number by pressing the digit keys. The number displays from left to right. 5. To enter a pause after the phone number, press , and then select (1) Hard Pause or (2) 2 Sec. Pause. (See “Pause Dialing” on page 54.) 6.
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 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, and then press to display the selected entry. 5. When the desired entry displays, press call.
Internal Phone Book Dialing from the Internal Phone Book Dialing By Memory Location Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM enables you to 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 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 Displaying Your Phone Number To display your Sprint PCS Phone Number: 1. Press 2. Press to display the Main Menu. for Phone Book. 3. Press for My Phone #. The phone number of your Sprint PCS Phone displays. 4. Press to return to the previous screen. Editing Phone Book Entries To edit a Phone Book entry: 1. Press 2. Press to display the Main Menu. for Phone Book. 3. Access the desired entry using one of the search methods described under “Viewing Stored Entries” on page 42. 4.
Internal Phone Book Erasing Phone Book Entries To erase Phone Book entries: 1. Press 2. Press to display the Main Menu. for Phone Book. 3. Access the desired entry using one of the search methods described under “Viewing Stored Entries” on page 42. 4. When the desired entry displays, press specific options. for context- 5. Press for Erase. The screen prompts for confirmation. 6. Press to erase the displayed entry. The “Erased” notification displays, along with the name, number, and location.
Internal Phone Book Storing Secret Numbers You can select the Secret option to prevent dialed phone numbers from displaying on the screen. To store a secret number in the Phone Book: 1. Press 2. Press to display the Main Menu. for Phone Book. 3. Store the phone number as described under “Storing Phone Numbers / Names” on page 41, or access an existing entry as described under “Viewing Stored Entries” on page 42. 4. When the phone number displays, press context-specific options. 5. Press for for Edit.
Short Message Services 4 Short Message Services and Sprint PCS Voicemail Overview of Short Message Services and Voicemail Message Management Setting Up Your Sprint PCS Voicemail Box Reviewing Messages Erasing Messages 47
Short Message Services Short Message Services and Sprint PCS Voicemail Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM receives voicemail notification, text messages, and pages. When the phone receives a message, an alert sounds, and a text notification displays (“Message from:”). “Urgent!” displays to signal an incoming urgent message. The associated message indicator remains on the screen until you read the pending text messages ( ) or until you listen to the voicemail notification messages ( ).
Short Message Services Message Management Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 20 pages and text messages, depending on the length of the message. The phone displays the number of new messages in each category, and then places a check mark 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.
Short Message Services Setting Up Your Sprint PCS Voicemail Box You can set up your own Sprint PCS Voicemail Box. To set up your voicemail box: 1. Press and hold for one second. 2. Respond to the passcode prompt by pressing: , , , , , . 3. Follow the system’s voice prompts: • Create your own 4- to 10-digit passcode. • Record your name announcement. • Record the greeting that callers will hear when they reach your voicemail. Reviewing Sprint PCS Voicemail Messages To review voicemail messages: 1.
Short Message Services Reviewing Page and Text Messages* To review page 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 check mark next to an entry indicates that you have read and stored the message. 3.
Short Message Services Erasing Messages You can erase all stored messages. When the Lock Code screen displays, enter the four-digit lock code, and then continue. To erase messages: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security. 3. Press for Erase. Additional options display. 4. Press for Messages. The screen prompts for confirmation before erasing messages. 5. Press to erase the messages, or press the operation.
Advanced Features 5 Advanced Features Pause Dialing Voice Dialing Recording / Reviewing a Voice Memo Security and Restriction Options Resetting the Phone Book Resetting the Phone Keyguard Emergency and Special Numbers 53
Advanced Features Pause Dialing Pause Dialing enables you to send numbers as DTMF (Dualtone 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. Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM provides two types of pauses: • The Two-second Pause automatically transmits the entered number two seconds after connection. • The Hard Pause manually transmits the entered number at your discretion after connection.
Advanced Features Voice Dialing Your Sprint PCS Phone features Smartspeak®, the new Voice Dialing system from Advanced Recognition Technology. 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 2. Press to display the Main Menu. for Voice Dial. 3. Press for Record.
Advanced 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 and hold , and then say the name into the phone after you hear the voice prompt and the beep. You can also initiate a Voice Dialing call just 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.
Advanced 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. Press to display the Main Menu.
Advanced Features Voice Memo Recording a Voice Memo Your Sprint PCS Phone can record 10 voice memos. • In Standby mode, a 60-second timer displays, and an alert sounds to indicate when recording time expires. • In Conversation mode, the 60-second timer displays, but recording time may vary. The voice memo records only the other party’s conversation, and a loud tone sounds every 15 seconds to alert the other party that their conversation is being recorded. Please see “Note” below.
Advanced Features Reviewing a Voice Memo To review a voice memo: 1. Press to display the Memo menu. 2. Press for Review. The phone displays the memo header for saved memos in sequence. 3. To skip to another saved memo in sequence, press to display the following options: • Press to Replay the memo. • Press to Erase the memo. • Press to listen to the Next memo. • Press to listen to the Previous memo. 4. After reviewing the memos, press Standby mode.
Advanced Features Lock Mode Locking the phone restricts outgoing calls to emergency numbers (911, *911, #911), three user-programmable special numbers, and the Sprint PCS Customer Care number: , , When the Sprint PCS Phone is locked, the emergency numbers and the Sprint PCS Customer Care number display as menu options. For security purposes, asterisks ( * ) display in place of the special numbers. Dialing user-programmable special numbers requires that you remember these numbers.
Advanced Features Locking the Phone To lock the phone: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security. 3. Press for Lock Phone. 4. Press the scroll keys to select an option: • Off: The phone remains unlocked. • Lock Now: The phone locks immediately. • On Power-Up: The phone locks automatically at the next power-up. 5. Press to save the setting. Dialing in Lock Mode You can place calls to emergency and special numbers in Lock mode.
Advanced Features Call Restriction Options Restricting Calls Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the following Call Restriction options in the Security menu: • Limit Outgoing Calls: No Limit, Phone Book Only, Special Numbers Only • Limit Incoming Calls: No Limit, No Calls • Limit Roaming Calls: No Limit, Incoming, Outgoing, No Calls • Phone Book Use: Full Access, Read Only, No Access To restrict calls: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security. 3. Press for Limit Use. 4.
Advanced Features Restricting the Phone Book To restrict the Phone Book: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security. 3. Press for Limit Use. Additional options display. 4. Press for Phone Book. 5. Press the scroll keys to select an option: • Full Access: Allows full access to the Phone Book • Read-Only: Displays Phone Book entries without allowing changes • No Access: Restricts all access to the Phone Book 6. Press to save the setting.
Advanced Features Resetting the Phone Book Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the option of updating the Internal Phone Book by erasing names / numbers. Erasing Phone Book entries requires the lock code. When the Lock Code screen displays, enter the four-digit lock code, and then continue. To erase Phone Book entries: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security. 3. Press for Erase. Additional options display. 4. Press for Phone Book. A confirmation displays. 5.
Advanced Features KeyGuard The KeyGuard feature is available in Standby mode to prevent accidental dialing while the phone is on but not in use. KeyGuard also prevents excess battery drainage, because the phone does not respond to keypresses or activate the backlight when KeyGuard is on. To activate KeyGuard: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for KeyGuard. The keypad locks, and “KeyGuard” displays. To release KeyGuard temporarily: • Open the flip.
Advanced Features Storing Special Numbers To store special numbers in the Security menu: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Security. 3. Press for Special Numbers. 4. Press the associated digit key to select a location for the special number. 5. Enter the number by pressing the digit keys. 6. Press to save the number. Dialing Emergency / Special Numbers To dial emergency / special numbers in Lock mode: 1. Enter the emergency / special number by pressing the digit keys. 2.
Special Sprint PCS Features 6 Special Sprint PCS Features Any Key Answer Call Waiting Call Forwarding Three-Way Calling Block Own Number 67
Special Sprint PCS Features 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 2. Press to display the Main Menu. for Setup. 3. Press for AnyKey Ans. 4. Press and 5. Press to toggle between On / Off. to save the setting. Call Waiting Call Waiting enables you to receive a second call during conversation.
Special Sprint PCS Features Deactivating Call Waiting To turn off Call Waiting temporarily: Press , , before dialing the number. To turn off Call Waiting permanently: Press , , . (In Southern California: Press , , , Sprint PCS Customer Care.) , to call Call Forwarding This phone provides the option of forwarding incoming calls to another phone number, even while your Sprint PCS Phone is off. Activating Call Forwarding does not affect outgoing calls made from this phone.
Special Sprint PCS Features Three-Way Calling Three-Way Calling enables you to conduct conference calls with two separate parties at the same time. The phone records the outgoing call to both parties as separate entries in the Outgoing Call Log, and you are billed airtime for each outgoing call separately. Placing a Three-Way Call To place a Three-Way Call: 1. During conversation, press , enter the phone number for the third party, and then press again. The phone places the other party on hold. 2.
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Accessories Accessories Batteries Two types of LiIon batteries are available for use with your Sprint PCS Phone: •Standard Battery - CSB-2000 •Extended Battery - CEB-2000 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: CTC-2000 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: CHF-2000 Leather Case The Leather Case provides durability and convenience while you are using your Sprint PCS Phone.
Accessories Hand Strap The Hand Strap provides convenience and safety when carrying or using your Sprint PCS Phone. Figure 7: Hand Strap: CHS-2000 Earbud Headset The Earbud Headset includes both the earpiece and microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit. Figure 7: Earbud Headset: CEJ-2000 Charging Times with Accessories Standard Battery Dual-Slot Desktop Charger* Extended Battery 2.5 hrs. 3.0 hrs. Travel Charger 4.0 hrs. 6.0 hrs Hands-Free Car Kit 4.0 hrs. 6.0 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 a Sprint PCS Phone? 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. You can access information about calls received while the phone is off by checking the Missed Call Log the next time you turn on the phone. Can I answer the phone by pressing any key? Yes.
Appendix What costs will I have with my Sprint PCS Phone? The costs depend on the Sprint PCS Service Plan you select. There is a monthly bill, which includes a monthly access fee and per-minute airtime charge for use or talk time. The cost of a monthly bill 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. Peak time and off-peak time charges also vary.
Appendix What do I do if my Sprint PCS Phone 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 the 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 Rapid 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- - - - - - - - - - Activating Call Forwarding - Activating Service - - - - - - Advanced Features - - - - - Aircraft - - - - - - - - - - - - Airtime, Reviewing - - - - - Alarm - - - - - - - - - - - - - Alert Volume - - - - - - - - - Alerts Menu - - - - - - - - - Alpha Entry - - - - - - - - - Answering a Call- - - - - - - Answering a Call Waiting Call Antenna - - - - - - - - - - - Antenna Care - - - - - - - - Any Key Answer - - - - - - - Appendix- - - - - - - - - - - Automatic Hyphenation-
Index C Call Alarm- - - - - - - - - - - - - Call Forwarding - - - - - - - - - Call Logs - - - - - - - - - - - - - Call Logs, Erasing- - - - - - - - - Call Logs Shortcut - - - - - - - - Call Quality, Maximizing- - - - - Call Restriction Options - - - - - Call Waiting- - - - - - - - - - - - Call Waiting Indicator - - - - - - Calling Options - - - - - - - - - - Caring for the Battery - - - - - - Character Entry- - - - - - - - - - Charging the Battery - - - - - - - Charging Times with Accessories Cigarette Ligh
Index Dropped Call- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24 Dropped Call Indicator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 Dual-Slot Desktop Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8, 72 E Editing Phone Book Entries - - - Electronic Devices- - - - - - - - Emergency and Special Numbers End Key - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ending a Call - - - - - - - - - - - Erasing Call Logs- - - - - - - - - Erasing Messages - - - - - - - - Erasing Phone Book Entries- - - Erasing Voice Dialing Entries - - Extended Batter
Index K Key Beep Setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32 Key Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 KeyGuard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 65 L LCD Screen - - - - Leather Case - - - Lock Code Setting Lock Mode - - - - Locked Indicator - Locking the Phone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3 73 60 60 -7 61 M Main Menu Structure- - - Maintenance - - - - - - - Making Calls - - - - - - - Maximizing Call Quality - Memory Dial
Index O OK (Store) Key - - - - - - - One-Touch Dialing - - - - - One-Touch Voicemail AccessOutgoing Calls Log Shortcut Outgoing Numbers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3, 5 - 43 - 50 - 37 - 13 P Pause Dialing- - - - - - - - - - - Pauses, Entering and Storing - - Personal Greeting - - - - - - - - Phone Book Overview - - - - - Phone Book Shortcut - - - - - - Phone Description - - - - - - - Phone Specifications - - - - - - Placing a Call- - - - - - - - - - - Placing a Call Using Voice Di
Index Reviewing Voicemail Messages Reviewing Voice Memos - - - Ring Tone Mute - - - - - - - - Ring Type Setting - - - - - - - Ring Volume Setting - - - - - - Ringer / Alert Options - - - - - Ringer On / Off Indicator - - - Roaming Indicator - - - - - - - - - - - - - S Safety Considerations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Saving Numbers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Screen Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scroll Keys - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Security Options - - - - - - - - -
Index Three-Way Calling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Tone Length Setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Tracking Calls Through Call Logs - - - - - - Training the Phone for Normal Voice Dialing Travel Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Turning on Your Sprint PCS Phone - - - - - Two-Touch Dialing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - V Version Display - - - - - - - - - - Vibrate Indicator- - - - - - - - - - Viewing Stored Entries - - - - - - Voice D
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