LG TP3000 User Manual
Sprint PCS
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The clear alternative to cellular.
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T able of Contents
Welcome to Sprint PCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1. Sprint PCS Service Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Understanding Differences Between Phone and Personal Information Manage-
ment Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Understanding this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
2. Getting to Know Your Sprint PCS Phone
TM
. . . . . . . .25
Front View of Phone — Flip Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Front View of Phone — Flip Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Understanding the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Navigating the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Entering Information in Phone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Entering Information in PIM Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Turning Your PIM System On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
3. Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Understanding How Roaming Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply (Call Guard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
4. Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Correcting Dialing Mistakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4 Learning the basis
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Dialing from an Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Using Abbreviated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Adding a Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
5. Adjusting Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Changing Audio Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Changing Ringer Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Changing Tone Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Silencing the Ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Adjusting Volume During a Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Using the Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
6. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Viewing the Call History List (Incoming and Outgoing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Making a Call from the Call History List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Changing a Phone Number in the Call History List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Viewing Call Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Saving a Phone Number from the Call History List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Adding a Speed Dial Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
7. Using Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Using Three-Way Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Forwarding Your Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
8. Managing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Setting up Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Knowing When You have Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Knowing When You have Sprint PCS Wireless Web and
Numeric Page Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Receiving Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Adding/Editing Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Erasing Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Erasing All Pager and Text Messages — Phone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Erasing All Pager and Text Messages — PIM Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Using a Phone Other than Your Sprint PCS Phone
to Access Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
9. Using Your Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Viewing Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Saving Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Adding a Voice Dial Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Making Phone Numbers Secret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Finding and Retrieving Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Adding Alternate Phone Numbers to a Phone Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Erasing a Phone Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Erasing a Phone Book Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Erasing All Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Listening to a Voice Dial Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Erasing a Voice Dial Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Setting an Alarm to Call a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Receiving Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Changing Stored Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Changing a Stored Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Storing Special Numbers in the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Dialing from a Speed Dial Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Dialing Using Abbreviated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Changing a Speed Dial for a Phone Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Changing the Ringer for a Phone Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Adding a Prefix for a Phone Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
10. Changing Your Phone’s Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Changing Your Standby Mode Display Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Changing Your Phone’s Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
11. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Using KeyGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Locking the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Unlocking the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Restricting Your Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Changing Your Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
12. Setting Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Selecting an Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Changing Your Phone’s Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Setting Sound Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Setting Display Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Setting Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Setting Up the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Setting Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Setting Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Setting General Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Defining the Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Configuring the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
13. Managing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Adding Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Looking Up Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Finding Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Changing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Erasing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Editing Group Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
14. Using the Date Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Adding Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Changing the Date Book View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Finding a Date Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Erasing a Date Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
15. Using the To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Adding a Task to the To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Changing a Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Completing a Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
21. Experiencing the Sprint PCS Wireless Web . . . . . . .213
The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Launching the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Using the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Going to a Wireless Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Going Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
The Browser Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
The Sprint PCS Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
Sprint PCS Wireless Web Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
22. Learning the Settings on Your Sprint PCS Phone . .237
Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Working within the Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
About the Menu Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
23. Selecting Your Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Accessory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
How to Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256
24. Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines . . . . .257
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Maintaining Safe Use and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
Caring for Your Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
25. Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271
Finding a Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Viewing Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Erasing a Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
16. Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Performing Simple Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Working with Numbers Stored in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
17. Using Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Adding or Changing a Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Finding a Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Erasing a Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
18. Using Sketch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Creating a New Sketch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Naming or Renaming a Sketch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Adding Text to a Sketch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Drawing Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Drawing Rectangles or Squares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Erasing Parts of a Sketch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Zooming In and Out of a Sketch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Erasing a Sketch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
19. Using the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Viewing a Different City’s Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
20. Syncing to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Connecting to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
Syncing to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Welcome to
Sprint PCS
S
print PCS built the only all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network from the
ground up for clearer calls, serving more than 300 major metropolitan areas.
We built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless
phone: clear sound, private conversations and time-saving features.
And Sprint Personal Communications Services®can do something even more
far -reaching – simplify your life. Our advanced technology is designed to grow with
your communications needs so that one day , you’ll be able to rely entirely on your
Sprint PCS PhoneTMto stay connected.
This guide will introduce you to our technology and your new Sprint PCS Phone
through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. Since you’re probably anxious to start
using your phone, we encourage you to immediately flip to Section One – Getting
Started With Sprint PCS Service. This section provides all the information you need
to quickly activate your phone, set up your voicemail and much more. It also
contains information on how to contact Sprint PCS should you have questions
about service, want to purchase additional products or services, or just check your
account balance.
Thank you for choosing Sprint PCS.
Basic Functions 11
1
Sprint PCS Service Basics
In This Section
Activating Your Phone
Setting up Your V oicemail
Getting Help
Receiving Automated Billing Information
Understanding Phone and Personal Information
Management Mode
Understanding this User Guide
T
his section walks you through the step-by-step basics of setting up
service to
your Sprint PCS PhoneTM, including activating or unlocking
your phone,
selecting your Sprint PCS Service Plan, receiving your new Sprint PCS Phone
Number and setting up your voicemail.
Once you have completed this section, you’re ready to explore the advanced
features of your new phone.
1
Sprint PCS Ser-
vice Basics
Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service 1312 Basic Functions
Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service 15
Activating Your Phone
There are two ways to activate your phone. Follow
these steps:
The fastest way is to call from your new
Sprint PCS Phone
TM
.
1. Fully charge your battery (see instructions on
page 41).
2. T urn on your Sprint PCS Phone.
3. Press to reach a
Sprint PCS Customer Advocate. You must be in a
Sprint PCS Service Area when making this call.
The other way is to call
Sprint PCS Customer Care from any phone other
than your new Sprint PCS Phone (which isn’t
yet activated).
Call us toll-free at 1-888-715-4588.
During this call you will be guided through the
activation process. The call typically takes
approximately 30 minutes, but could be longer
during peak times. You can streamline the process by
reviewing the Clear and Simple Facts brochure and
pre-selecting your Sprint PCS Service Plan.
Note:
The activation
process varies in
certain Affiliate
areas.
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Getting Started with
Sprint PCS Service
Determine if Your Phone is Already Activated
If you received your phone in the mail or purchased
it at a Sprint PCS Center , your phone is probably
already activated. All you need to do is unlock
your phone.
Unlocking Your Phone
Follow these steps to unlock your phone:
1. T urn your phone on by pressing for
approximately two seconds.
2. Enteryour lock code. For security purposes, the
code is not visible as you type.
Tip:
If you can’t recall
your lock code, try
using the last four
digits of either your
Social Security
number or
Sprint PCS Phone
Number or try 0000.
If none of these
work, call Sprint
PCS Customer Care
at 1-888-211-4PCS
(4727).
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Setting Up Y our Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are
automatically transferred to voicemail, even if your
phone is off or in use. And don’t worry about missing
important messages before setting up your
Sprint PCS voicemail box. Voicemail works with a
generic greeting even without setup.
To set up your personal greeting:
1. Press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to create your
passcode, record your greeting, record your name
announcement and choose whether to activate
One-Touch Message Access (a feature that lets
you press one key to access messages and bypasses
the need for you to enter your passcode).
For more information on accessing voicemail
messages, see “Receiving Messages”on page 89.
Note:
The voicemail
setup process may
vary in certain Affiliate areas.
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What you Should have Handy
When you Call:
Your new Sprint PCS Phone
The original packaging from your phone
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
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Sprint PCS Customer Care
Sprint PCS Customer Advocates are available to
assist you 24 hours a day , seven days a week. You
can reach Customer Care by three methods:
Dial 1-888-211-4PCS (4727) and press
.
or
Press
from your
activated Sprint PCS Phone while on the
Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.
or
1. From the main menu, highlight Phone Book
and press .
2. Highlight Servicesand press .
3. Press
to select Customer Care.
4. Press
to place the call.
Once you dial Sprint PCS Customer Care, you can
access a number of helpful account services through
our automated Customer Care line. By following the
voice prompts, you’ll learn more about Sprint PCS
Products and Services, get Sprint PCS coverage by
ZIP code or request a copy of your invoice.
Sprint PCS Directory Assistance
Sprint PCS Directory Assistance provides a variety of
services, including: residential, business and
government listings; assistance with local or
long-distance calls; movie listings; hotel, restaurant
and shopping information and major local event
Tip:
If you need to
reach
Customer Care
while you
are off
the Sprint PCS
Network, dial
1-888-211-4PCS
(4727).
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Getting Help
In addition to the methods of getting help outlined
in the following sections, you can also find
information and interactive demos on your
Sprint PCS Phone.
Visit our Web Site
Stop by www .sprintpcs.com to get up-to-date
information on Sprint PCS. You can also:
Review coverage maps
Learn how to use voicemail
Access your customer account
Purchase accessories
Add additional options to your service plan
Check out frequently asked questions
And much more
Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service 21
Sprint PCS Operator Services
Sprint PCS Operator Services can provide assistance
in placing collect calls or calls billed to a local
telephone calling card or a third party .
Press
.
For more information or to see the latest in products
and services, visit us online at www .sprintpcs.com.
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information. There is a per call charge and you are
billed for airtime.
Press
.
or
1. From the main menu, highlight Phone Book
and press .
2. Highlight Servicesand press .
3. Highlight Directory Assistanceand press
.
4. Press to place the call.
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Understanding Differences
Between Phone and Personal
Information Management Mode
Your Sprint PCS Phone contains two different
modes that you can use.
When the flip is closed, the phone is in Phone mode.
From this mode, you can make calls, manage your
phone book, place or view calls logged in your call
history , and set preferences.
When the flip is open, the phone is in Personal
Information Management (PIM) mode. This mode
includes all the same features as are available in
Phone mode, plus extra features like Date Book,
To Do List, Memo Pad, and Sketch Pad. PIM mode
helps you manage your time more effectively .
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Receiving Automated Billing Information
For your convenience, your phone gives you free
access to billing information on your Sprint PCS
Account. This information includes balance due,
payment received, billing cycle and the amount of
minutes used since your last billing cycle. Follow
these steps to access this information:
1. Press
.
2. Follow the voice prompts to receive the
information you want.
or
1. From the main menu, highlight Phone Book
and press .
2. Highlight Servicesand press .
3. Highlight Account Infoand press
.
4. Press to place the call.
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2
Getting to Know
Your Sprint PCS Phone
TM
In This Section
Viewing the Display Screen
Navigating the Menus
Entering Information in Phone Mode
Entering Information in PIM Mode
T urning Your Phone ON and OFF
T urning PIM System ON and OFF
Using the Battery
Y
our Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that can simplify your life and
expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are
important to you. We know that you’re anxious to start using it, so this section will
give you a quick introduction to your new phone. Easy-to-follow instructions will
guide you through the basics of the most common features of your phone and
you’ll be on your way to using it in no time.
Don’t forget the other chapters in this guide. They’re filled with information
about the capabilities and benefits of your new Sprint PCS Phone. They include
detailed step-by-step instructions to familiarize you with all the features, and how
to customize your phone to meet your specific needs.
24 Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service
Understanding this User Guide
This user guide introduces you to our technology
and all the advantages of your new Sprint PCS
Phone through easy-to-follow instructions.
Sections breakdown categories of information
to progressively take you all the way from
learning the basics to using the most advanced
phone features.
Tips highlight special shortcuts and timely
reminders to help you make the most of your
new phone.
The Index helps you find specific information
quickly.
We know that your time is valuable and that’ s why
we’ve designed this guide to be used in a building
block format or in stand-alone sections. You’ll get
the most out of your phone if you read each section.
However , if you’d like to get right to a specific
feature, you’ll be able to locate the specific section
through color coded tabbing. Follow the
instructions in that section and you’ll be ready to
use your phone in no time.
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4. Message Button: Press and hold to access
your voicemail box and listen to your messages.
5. OK Key: Completes an entry, accepts and saves
any information you enter into one of the
applications, such as Phone Book, or selects a
menu item.
6. Web Key:Press to launch the Sprint PCS
Wireless Web Browser . For more information on
the Sprint PCS Wireless Web, see “Experiencing
the Sprint PCS Wireless Web” on page 213.
7. CLR Key: Use to correct mistakes. To erase one
character at a time, press it once. To erase all
characters, press and hold it until all the
characters are erased. You may also use this key to
go back one menu level.
8. Rocker Key:Use to navigate the menus on the
display . For more information on using the rocker
key , see page 31.
9. END/PWR Key: Use to end a call, return to
the main menu or press and hold to turn the
phone off.
10. Call Indicator Light: Notifies you of an
incoming call when the light flashes red.
Front View of Phone — Flip Closed
When your Sprint PCS Phone’s flip is closed, it looks
like a regular phone with some special features.
Please refer to the callouts and related text below to
view descriptions of each special feature.
1. Stylus Pen: Use when the flip is open to
navigate the menu system and enter data in
Personal Information Management (PIM) mode.
The stylus is located on the back of the phone. To
remove it, slide it up and out of the slot it fits into.
2. Headset Jack: Use to plug in a headset.
3. Volume Control: Use to increase or decrease
volume during a call when the flip is closed or
modify the contrast of the phone when the flip
is open.
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2. Information: Use to learn who to call or send
the phone to if it has been lost. This screen also has
important information about status when the
phone is off.
3. Scroll Key: Use to scroll up and down in
the main menu. Use to scroll up and
down or left and right through a screen.
4. Main Menu: Contains all the applications
available in PIM mode.
Front View of Phone — Flip Open
When your Sprint PCS Phone’s flip is open, it offers
you all kinds of data management tools and
features. Please refer to the callouts and related text
below to view descriptions of each special feature.
1. Touch Screen: Use to navigate and enter
information in conjunction with the stylus pen by
tapping menus and options. For more
information on using the touch screen, see
page 32.
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Tip:
Display indicators
let you know
when you’re off
the Sprint PCS
Nationwide Network and whether
you’re operating in
digital mode.
Navigating the Menus
Depending on whether the phone flip is open or
closed, the method you use to navigate screens and
enter information is different. To navigate when
the flip is closed, use the rocker key . To navigate
when the flip is open, use the touch screen or the
rocker key .
Using the Rocker Key
When the flip on your phone is closed, you can use
the rocker key to navigate through menus.
To move down through a menu, press the down
arrow on the rocker key .
To move up through a menu, press the up arrow
on the rocker key .
Use the left and right arrows to move from record
to record.
To select the highlighted item, press .
Tip:
You can also use
the rocker key to
navigate the menu
system when the
phone’s flip is open.
Understanding the Display Screen
This list identifies some of the more common
symbols you’ll see on your display screen.
shows your current signal strength. The
more lines you have, the stronger your signal.
means your phone cannot find a signal or it
is off and the flip is open.
tells you a call is in progress.
means your phone is in vibrate mode.
indicates you are “roaming” off the
Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.
indicates you have voicemail messages
waiting. Press and hold to hear your
message.
indicates you have Sprint PCS Wireless
Web messages waiting. Scroll to Messages
and press to see your message.
Keyguardlets you know the keyguard is on,
which avoids accidental key presses. Scroll to
Keyguardand press to activate
keyguard. Press and hold to turn
keyguard off.
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Using the Buttons on the Bottom of the
PIM Screen
There are threee buttons that appear on most
screens. These buttons can be used to navigate
between applications, select menu options, or
indicate that you are done with a screen.
They include:
Action: T ap to show the various menu options
that you can perform from the current screen.
Go T o: Tap to go to a different application or to go
back to the Home screen that lists all applications.
Done: T ap to indicate you are done with a screen
and that changes should be saved. The previously
displayed screen or menu will appear.
Scrolling
Sometimes you may need to scroll up or down a
screen while in PIM mode. To scroll within an
application:
Tap the down and up arrows on the navigation
icon to move up or down a screen. T ap the
side arrows to move between records.
Using the Touch Screen
When the flip is open, you can use your stylus pen to
select menus or enter text.
To select a menu, tap it.
To enter a new field, tap it to show the onscreen
keyboard. Then tap the letters you want to add,
and tap Donewhen you are done.
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Punctuating Names
You can use any of the nine punctuation characters
whenever you’re storing or editing Phone Book
memory locations. This includes —“ . ’, & ( ) and :.
To use punctuation:
1. Press to add a period. Pressing a key
repeatedly changes the punctuation mark in the
flashing cursor position on the screen.
For instance, to enter a question mark, press
twice.
To add an apostrophe, press four times.
If you accidentally pass the punctuation
mark you want, keep pressing the key until it
cycles back.
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Entering Information in Phone Mode
Entering Names
To enter a name when the flip is closed, follow the
steps outlined below:
1. Press the key labeled with the letter you want.
Pressing a key repeatedly changes the letter or
number in the flashing cursor position on
the screen.
For instance, to enter the letter G, press
one time.
To enter the letter H, press a second
time. If you accidentally pass the letter you
want, keep pressing the key until it cycles back.
To move the cursor forward, press or
wait two seconds. Placing an empty space
after the last name automatically inserts a
comma. You can add a space by pressing
. Press to correct any
mistakes.
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Changing Case Name During Entry
By default, only the first letter in a word is capitalized.
If you’d like to change a letter to a different case:
1. Repeatedly press the key associated with the letter
you want to add. The second time you see the
letter , the case will be changed.
For instance, to enter a lowercase letter g as the
first letter of a word, press five times.
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Entering Information in PIM Mode
Using the Onscreen Keyboard
You can use the onscreen keyboard to enter text or
numbers into applications like Memo Pad or
Contacts.
T o use your onscreen keyboard:
1. Open any application that requires entering text
or numbers (such as To Do List).
2. Tap any record or tap Actionand then New.
The record displays.
3. Tap the text field. The keyboard displays.
4. Tap the letters you want to add in the entry .
T o switch to ALL CAP letters:
Tap .
T o capitalize the next letter:
Tap .
T o switch to numeric and special
characters (such as ?,#, or @):
Tap .
T o insert a tab:
Tap .
T o insert a paragraph return:
Tap .
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T urning Your Phone ON and OFF
Turning Your Phone ON
Press for approximately two seconds.
Once your phone is ON, it displays “Searching for
Service” while your phone looks for a signal.
When your phone finds a signal, it automatically
enters Standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At
this point, you're ready to begin making and
receiving calls.
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15
minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is
automatically activated. When a signal is found,
your phone returns to Standby mode.
Your phone searches for a signal periodically
without your intervention. You can also initiate
a
search for Sprint PCS Service by pressing any key
(when your phone is turned ON).
Tip:
The Power Save
feature helps to
conserve your
battery power while
outside a
Sprint PCS
Service Area.
Tip:
You can use your
Date Book, Contacts,
Memo Pad, Sketch
Pad, and other
applications while
the phone is off by
opening the flip.
However, the phone
cannot make or
receive calls
.
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T o erase characters:
Tap .
T o insert a space:
Tap .
5. Tap Doneafter inserting all the characters.
Copying and Pasting Text
You can copy text from one keyboard to another . T o
do so:
1. From the keyboard in which you want to copy
text, highlight the desired text you want to copy
by dragging the stylus over the text.
2. Tap Menu.
3. Tap Copy.
To paste the text:
1. Go to the menu and keyboard in which you want
to paste text.
2. Tap the stylus where you want the text.
3. Tap Menu.
4. Tap Paste.
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Using the Battery
Installing the Battery
Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a Lilon
(1300mAh) battery . To insert the battery:
1. Place the contacts on the inside of the battery and
the phone together .
2. Gently press down on the top of the battery until it
snaps in place.
Removing the Battery
To remove your battery:
Slide the battery release latch towards the top of
the phone while lifting the battery from the sides.
Tip:
Be sure to charge
your phone’s
battery and watch
your indicator
to ensure your
battery level is OK.
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Turning Your Phone OFF
Press for two seconds until you see
“Powering Down” on the display .
Your screen remains blank while your phone is
off, unless you’re charging the battery or you
open the flip.
T urning Your PIM System ON
and OFF
To turn your PIM System ON:
Open the cover of the phone.
To turn your PIM System OFF:
Close the cover of the phone.
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Using the Desktop Charger or
Adapter Charger
1.
Plug one end of the AC adapter into the charger
holder and the other end into the electrical outlet.
2. Insert the phone with the battery installed into
the slot.
A red lighton the charger lets you know the
battery is charging.
A green lightlets you know that the battery is at
least 90 percent charged. It is safe to remove and
use your phone at this point.
It generally takes about 2.5hours to fully recharge a
completely run-down battery . With the Lilon
(1300mAh) battery , it is okay to recharge the battery
before it becomes completely run down.
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Charging the Battery
Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a rechargable
battery . You should charge the battery as soon as
possible so you can begin using your phone.
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important.
If your battery level becomes too low , your phone
automatically turns off. To check your phone’ s
battery level, look at the battery charge indicator
located in the upper -right corner of your phone’s
display screen . Fewer bars mean less charge.
If the battery charge gets too low , the phone sounds a
warning tone and displays a message.
Always use the manufacturer-approved Desktop
Charger , Travel Charger or
Cigarette Lighter Adapter to
charge your battery .
Tip:
You can charge
your battery while
it is in the phone
and make calls
while doing so.
Warning!
Using the wrong
battery charger
could cause
damage to your
phone and void the
warranty.
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3
Understanding
Roaming
Understanding Roaming 45
3
Understanding Roaming
In This Section
Understanding the Difference Between Roaming and
Sprint PCS Calls
Setting Your Phone’s Roaming Mode
Setting Call Guard
R
oaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you’re off the Sprint PCS
Nationwide Network. Your new Sprint PCS PhoneTMworks anywhere on the
Sprint PCSNationwide Network and allows you to roam digital networks.
This section explains how roaming works as well as special features that let you
manage your roaming experience.
3
Understanding
Raoming
Understanding Roaming 47
Setting Y our Phone’s Roam Mode
Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to control your
ability to roam. By using the Setup menu option,
you determine which signals your phone accepts.
Set Mode
Choose from two different settings on your phone
to control your roaming experience:
1. From the main menu, highlight Setupand
press .
2. HighlightRoamingand press .
3. Highlight Set Modeand press .
4. Highlight an option and press .
Options are:
Automatic: This setting seeks Sprint PCS
Service. When Sprint PCS Service is unavailable,
it searches for an alternative system.
Sprint PCS: This setting allows you to select
only theSprint PCS Nationwide Network and
prevents roaming on other networks.
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Understanding How Roaming Works
Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen
Your phone’ s display screen lets you know when
you’re off the Sprint PCS Network.
Roaming on Other PCS CDMA Networks
When you’re roaming on other PCS CDMA networks,
your call quality will be similar to the quality you
receive when making calls while on the Sprint PCS
Network. You may not be able to access certain
calling features, such as Sprint PCS Wireless Web,
however , all of your calls are still private and secure.
Your air time charges may be higher for
roaming calls.
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To Place Roaming Calls with
Call Guard On:
1. From the main menu, dial
1 + area code + the seven-digit number .
2. Highlight Roaming Calland press .
To Answer Incoming Roaming Calls
with Call Guard On:
From the main menu, highlight Answerand
press .
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Setting an Alert When Roam
Charges Apply (Call Guard)
In addition to the roaming icon, call guard alerts
you when roaming charges apply . The following
settings apply to Call Guard.
Call Guard
This feature requires you to take additional steps
before placing or answering a roaming call. These
additional steps are not required when you make
or receive calls while on the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.
To turn Call Guard on/off:
1. From the main menu, highlight Setupand
press .
2. Highlight Roamingand press .
3. Highlight Call Guardand press .
A message displays notifying you that an extra
step is required when Call Guard is on.
4. HighlightOnor Offand press .
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4
4
Making Calls
In This Section
Making Calls
Correcting Dialing Mistakes
Answering Calls
Calling Emergency Numbers
Dialing from an Internal Phone Book Memory Location
Using Abbreviated Dialing
Using One-Touch/T wo-Touch Dialing (Speed Dial)
Displaying Your Phone Number
Y
our Sprint PCS PhoneTMgives you different options for making calls so that
you can use the method that works best for you. Once you learn the basics
here, the possibilities are endless.
Making Call
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4
Calling Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 911,
(dial and press )
even if your keypad is locked or your account is
restricted, just as long as you are in a
Sprint PCS Service Area.
Dialing from the Internal
Phone Book
To dial directly from an Internal Phone Book
memory location:
1. From the main menu, highlight Phone Book
and press .
2. Highlight the Phone Book entry you want to call
and press .
3. Press again to place the call.
Making Calls
1. Make sure your phone is on.
2. Dial the phone number and press .
3. When you’re finished, press .
Correcting Dialing Mistakes
If you make a mistake while dialing, press
to erase one digit at a time. Or, if you need to erase the
entire number all at once, press and hold for
at least one second.
Answering Calls
1.
Make sure your phone is on. If your phone is off,
incoming calls go to voicemail.
2. When your phone rings, press .
3. To disconnect the call, press .
Tip:
When making calls
off
the Sprint PCS
Network,
always
dial using 11 digits
(1 + area code +
number).
Tip:
If Any Key Answer
is turned on, you
can press any key to
answer a call. For
more information on
setting up Any Key
Answer, see “Setting
Up the Phone” on
page 156
.
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Note:
If Abbreviated Dialing is set up and you
dial a number that
contains the same
last four digits as a
phone number in
your phone book,
you will get a
choice of which
number to dial
.
Using Abbreviated Dialing
Abbreviated dialing allows you to make a call by
dialing either the last four -digits or last five-digits of
a phone number .
There are two types of 4-digit calling:
Dial the last four 4 digits of a phone number in
your phone book. No setup is required.
Dial the last 4 digits of a phone number in which
you specify the first 6 digits in Abbreviated
Dialing. Setup of Abbreviated Dialing is required.
To set up abbreviated dialing, see “Abbreviated
Dialing” on page 158. To place a call using
abbreviated calling:
1. Enter either the last four or last five digits of the
phone number you want to call and press
.
Tip:
You can save a
phone number
without a name
.
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Using One-T ouch/
T wo-T ouch Dialing
With this feature, you can dial Phone Book entries
through one key press for locations 2-9or two key
presses for locations 10-99. To use this feature, there
must be phone numbers in your phone book.
Adding a Phone Book Entry
To add a phone number and associated name to
your phone book:
1. From the main menu, highlight Phone Book
and press .
2. Highlight Add New Entryand press .
3. Enter the last name of the person to correspond
with the phone number (up to 16 characters).
Adding a Name
To enter a name, follow the steps outlined below:
1. Press the key labeled with the letter you want.
Pressing a key repeatedly changes the letter or
number in the flashing cursor position on
the screen.
For instance, to enter the letter G, press
one time.
To enter the letter H, press a second
time. If you accidentally pass the letter you
want, keep pressing the key until it cycles back.
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Tip:
You may want to add
names using the
onscreen
keyboard when the
flip is open.
Using One-Touch Dialing
To use One-T ouch Dialing for memory
locations 2-9:
Press and hold the key related to the phone book
location for approximately two seconds.The
display confirms that the number has been
dialed when it shows “Connecting.”
Using Two-Touch Dialing
To use T wo-T ouch Dialing for memory
locations 10-99:
1. Press the first digit of the phone book location.
2. Press and hold the second digit of the phone book
location for approximately two seconds.
The display confirms that the number has been
dialed when it shows “Connecting.”
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Making Calls
To move the cursor forward press
or
wait two seconds. Placing an empty space
after the last name automatically inserts a
comma. Press to correct any
mistakes.
2. Enter the first name of the person to correspond
with the phone number (up to 16 characters)
and press .
Adding a Phone Number
Enter the phone number you want to save
and press .
Adding a Label
Highlight the appropriate label, such as home,
work or mobile and press .
Adding a Speed Dial
Highlight the appropriate empty speed dial
entry and press . “Phone Book Changed”
appears.
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Adjusting Tones
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Adjusting Tones
In This Section
Changing Audio Volume
Changing Ringer Type
Changing Tone Length
Silencing the Ringer
Adjusting Volume During a Conversation
Muting a Call
Using the Speakerphone
W
ith all the things that demand your attention in today’s fast paced world,
it’s important to tune-in to what really matters. Y our Sprint PCS Phone
TM
gives you the ability to control your phone’s volume with the touch of a button.
Not only can you control what you hear , you can also control what your
caller hears.
Displaying Y our Phone Number
Just in case you forget your own number , your
Sprint PCS Phone can remind you.
To display your phone number:
1. From the main menu, highlight Phone Bookand
press .
2. Highlight My Phone Numberand press
.
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