User's Manual

Section 1: PCS Connection Card Basics
1B: Getting Started 9
䊳 Your PCS Connection Card’s ESN (electronic serial
number) The ESN is printed on the card’s label and
can also be displayed during the installation process.
䊳 A pen and paper to write down your account
information
During this call, PCS Customer Service Solutions will help
you select your service plan and guide you through the
activation process. They will also provide you with the
following important account information:
䊳 Your card’s Activation Code
䊳 Your card’s Phone Number
䊳 Your card’s Lock Code
Tip: You can use the Lock Code feature to prevent others from using your
account should your PCS Connection Card be stolen. See page 80 for
instructions on using this feature.
Unless your card has been pre-activated, the PCS Connection
Manager application will automatically detect that no account
has been configured when you run it for the first time. The
Sprint Activation Wizard will then launch to guide you
through the activation and configuration process.