The advantages of Sprint are as clear as each wireless call
you make. With PCS Service, we give you what you really
want from a wireless service provider – clear calls, easy-tounderstand service plans, and self-servicing options for
managing your account. All this is designed to make your
life easier and worry free.
We know you’re eager to start using your phone right away
and this guide is divided into two sections that are
designed to help you do just that.
The first section will guide you through the steps
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required to set up your PCS Service. It includes
blanks so you can write down important information that
you’ll want to remember. Things like your new PCS Phone
Number, information about your service plan, and your
first invoice.
The second section will guide you through the
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basics of your phone and service with quick,
easy-to-follow instructions. And if you want to learn more
about your phone, just visit us online at www.sprintpcs.com
and log on. Then, click on "Claire’s Directory for Service
Solutions." There you’ll find a complete phone user’s
guide that includes all the advanced features of your phone
and service.
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Getting Advanced Phone and
Service Information
This guide covers the basics, but your Nokia 2285 phone is
capable of performing a variety of advanced services. To
learn how to use all the advanced features of your phone
and service, visit www.sprintpcs.com and log on. Then, click
on "Claire’s Directory for Service Solutions." There you’ll
have access to your complete phone User’s Guide and you
can also take an online phone tutorial.
Your online phone User’s Guide provides information on
basic and advanced features and services, such as:
䊳 Learning Advanced Dialing Options
䊳 Managing Call History
䊳 Using Advanced Messaging
䊳 Using Advanced Internal Phone Book Options
䊳 Using Your Phone’s Advanced Settings
䊳 Setting Your Phone’s Security
䊳 Using the Personal Organizer
䊳 Understanding Your Phone’s Internal Menu
䊳 And more
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Getting Started
Activating and Using PCS Service
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Getting Started
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Have these things ready before you
call to activate
• Your PCS Phone (Make sure it’s fully charged)
• Your Social Security number or your driver’s license
number
• Your Electronic Serial Number (also known as ESN; refer
to step 5 to locate the number)
• The city and state where your phone will be primarily used
• A pen
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Setting up your service — You
choose the way
The two fastest ways:
• Visit us online at activate.sprintpcs.com.
• From your PCS Phone, press .
You c a n al s o:
• Use a phone other than your PCS Phone – dial
1-888-715-4588.
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PCS Service Areas
Interested in where you can use your new phone?
Check out the most up-to-date coverage maps at
www.sprintpcs.com.
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Your PCS Account Password
My Account Password is: _______________________
Yo u’ll use this number when managing your account
on www.sprintpcs.com and with PCS Customer Service
Solutions. Your default password is the last four digits of
your Social Security number.
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Getting Started
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Finding Your Phone’s ESN
If you set up service using your PCS Phone, the network
automatically communicates the ESN to us. You’ll only
need this number when you’re setting up service online
at activate.sprintpcs.com or calling us from a phone other
than your new PCS Phone. The ESN, or Electronic Serial
Number, is an 11-digit number written on the barcode
sticker attached to the phone. To find it, remove the
phone’s battery.
ESN: _________________________________________
After writing down the ESN, replace the battery and
turn on your phone by holding down the key for a
few seconds.
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PCS Clear Pay Program
(This section may not apply to you. If not, skip to section 7.)
䡺You are on the PCS Clear Pay Program.
Easy steps to follow to help keep you enjoying your new
PCS Service
• Dial from your PCS Phone (normal
airtime charges will apply) or log on to www.sprintpcs.com
to find out how many minutes you have currently used
within your service plan. If you have exceeded the
minutes in your plan or you have a past due balance, you
should make a payment to keep your service turned on.
There are two easy payment options:
• Make a payment at any Western Union location
using the Swiftpay form. To find the nearest location,
dial from your PCS Phone.
(Transaction fee applies; payment is credited to your
account within 12 hours.)
– or –
• Dial from your PCS Phone (posting time
is 12 hours).
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How we will help you keep your service turned on:
• In the event that your service has been turned off, you
will receive a text message stating: "Your PCS Service has
been turned off. Press to make a payment and
turn service on."
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Getting Started
• The first time your service has been turned off you will
be connected to a live PCS Clear Pay Program Specialist
who will explain why your service has been turned off.
You will be asked to pay your balance to get your service
turned back on (payment will be credited and service
turned back on within 12 hours).
• For any additional times that your service has been
turned off, you will be connected to our automated
payment process. You will have to pay your balance to
have your service turned back on (payment will be
credited and service turned back on within 12 hours).
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Understanding Your PCS Service Plan
Voice Usage: PCS Free & Clear Plans
Total Voice Minutes in my PCS Free & Clear Plan: ___
• Anytime Minutes:_____________________________
• Night & Weekend Minutes
(M-Th 9pm-7am, F 9pm-M 7am): ________________
Monthly service charge: $ ______________________
Each additional voice minute (overage): __________¢
Other: _______________________________________
Long distance is included in my plan: 䡺 Yes 䡺 No
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Voice Usage: PCS Free & Clear Area-Wide Plans
Total Voice Minutes in my PCS Free & Clear
Area-Wide Plan: ________________________________
• Anytime Minutes:_____________________________
• Night & Weekend Minutes
(M-Th 9pm-7am, F 9pm-M 7am): ________________
Monthly service charge: $ ______________________
Each additional voice minute (overage): __________¢
Other:________________________________________
Long distance is included in my plan: 䡺 Yes 䡺 No
Per-minute charge for calls made while traveling
outside my extended calling area: _______________¢
Per-minute charge for roaming calls: _____________¢
Note: Your agreement for wireless service with Sprint is made up of
the Service Plan you choose and the Terms and Conditions of
Service which can be found on page 48 of this guide.
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Getting Started
PCS Vision Usage
䡺 Your plan includes PCS Vision.
Megabytes included in plan: ______ (sent or received)
Per kilobyte overage: ______ (sent or received)
䡺 Your plan includes PCS Vision and you have opted to
subscribe to additional megabytes at $______ per month.
This includes ______ additional megabytes (sent or
received).
Per kilobyte overage: ______ (sent or received)
䡺 Your plan does not include PCS Vision, but you have
opted to subscribe to megabytes in addition to your
voice plan.
Additional monthly service charge for megabytes:
$______
Megabytes in plan: ______ (sent or received)
Per kilobyte overage: ______ (sent or received)
䡺 If you do not choose one of the plan options listed
above you can access PCS Vision on a casual basis at a
default rate of ______ per kilobyte. In addition, you will
be charged a download fee.
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PCS Advantage AgreementSM:
䡺 I have agreed to a PCS Advantage Agreement.
___ 1 Year
___ 2 Year
䡺 I have opted not to sign a PCS Advantage Agreement.
$______ Monthly fee
Additional options I choose to subscribe to:
䡺 PCS Voice Command at $______ per month
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䡺 PCS Add-a-Phone
䡺 PCS to PCS Calling
at $______ per month
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at $______ per month
䡺 PCS Equipment Replacement at $______ per month
䡺 Roadside Rescue at $______ per month
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䡺 Sprint
Residential Long Distance
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Getting Started
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Your New PCS Phone Number and
User Name
PCS Phone Number
PCS User Name
Your user name is automatically assigned to you. Your
user name, which resembles an e-mail address (for
example, name@sprintpcs.com), is used with PCS E-mail
and two-way messaging services.
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Understanding Your PCS Invoice
• Your first invoice will arrive within a few days.
• Your first invoice will reflect the following charges:
䡺 Your first full month of service, which is your
monthly recurring charge of $______
䡺 Additional charges such as taxes, roaming,
voice or data overage, or premium data services
䡺 Charges for additional options you opt to
subscribe to: $______
䡺 Your one-time non-refundable activation
fee of $______
• Approximate total of first invoice $______
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Getting Started
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Quick, easy options to manage
your account
With PCS Customer Service Solutions, you can visit
www.sprintpcs.com or use your PCS Phone to access
Claire, your virtual service representative. She’ll guide
you to the information you need.
Visit www.sprintpcs.com
Once you log on, you can:
• View the details of your PCS Service Plan
• Find out how many minutes you have used and how
many minutes are remaining in your plan
• View your current and previous three months invoices,
including the call detail
• Click on "Claire's Directory For Service Solutions" to:
•Make a payment
•Find out about PCS Products and Services
•Learn how to set up your voicemail and more
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Press on your PCS Phone and Claire will
respond with the following:
• A summary of your rate plan
• Minutes and/or megabytes remaining in your plan for the
current invoice cycle
• Information about your most recent invoice
• When your last payment was received
• The option to make a payment
*Normal airtime charges will apply when calling.
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.
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Basics of Your PCS Phone
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Basics
Your New PCS Phone
1. Switch On/Off Button
2. Display Screen
3. Signal Indicator
4. Left/Right
Selection Keys
5. Talk Key
6. Speaker Port
15. Earpiece
14. Whip Antenna
13. Headset Jack
12. Battery Strength
Indicator
11. Up/Down
Scroll Keys
10. End Call Key
7. AC Adapter Jack
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8. Microphone
9. Nokia Pop-Port
Accessory
Connector
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Your Phon e’s Features
1. Switch On/Off Button: Switches your phone on or off.
2. Display Screen: Displays phone status icons and menu
items.
3. Signal Indicator: Indicates current signal strength.
4. Left /Right Selection Keys: Allow you to select actions or
items within certain menu screens.
5. Talk Key: Lets you place or answer a call.
6. Speaker Port: Lets you hear phone tones and ringing
tones.
7. AC Adapter Jack: Connects phone to battery recharger.
8. Microphone: Transmits voice.
9. Nokia Pop-Port
to your personal computer or laptop computer and car kit,
as well as to other accessories.
10. End Call Key: Ends calls and clears text from display
screen.
11. Up/Down Scroll Keys: Scroll through menu screens,
highlight menu items, or navigate through your
calendar.
12. Battery Strength Indicator: Indicates current battery
strength.
13. Headset Jack: Provides connection for a universal
2.5-mm headset.
14. Whip Antenna: Extendable antenna that increases
reception in weak-signal areas.
15. Earpiece: Allows you to listen to voice and prompts.
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Accessory Connector: Provides connection
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Basics
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
1. Fully extend the antenna to receive the best reception.
2. Press for two seconds. The
phone will display the “Searching for
Service” message until it locates a
signal, then it will automatically
enter standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this
point, you’re ready to begin making and receiving calls.
Note: After switching on your phone, you can bring up the Profiles
menu by pressing the on/off button for 1 second. For more
information on Profiles, refer to “Controlling Your Phone’s Settings”
in the Online User’s Guide.
Turning Your Phone Off
䊳 Press for two seconds until the “Powering off”
message is displayed.
Holding Your Phone Properly
Hold your phone by placing your index
finger on the finger grip on the back
cover. This facilitates optimal reception
by preventing your hand from obstructing
the internal antenna.
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Using the Battery and Charger
Installing and Removing the Battery
To install or replace the battery, or to access your phone’s
electronic serial number (ESN), you must first remove the
phone’s back cover.
䊳 To remove th e ph on e’s back cover, press and hold the
release button while sliding the cover downward
towards the bottom of the phone.
䊳 To install the battery, insert the battery (label side up)
into the opening on the back of the phone and gently
press down until the battery snaps into place.
Warning: Do not puncture or burn the battery. Recycle or dispose
of the battery properly.
Basics
Important: Switch the phone off before removing the battery.
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Basics
䊳 To remove the battery, make sure the power is
switched off. Pull upward on the lower end of the
battery with your finger tip and remove the battery
from the phone at a 45-degree angle.
Charging the Battery
To use the charger:
1. Plug the electrical prongs into the wall outlet first, then
plug the round end of the AC adapter into the desktop
charger (or directly into your phone’s AC Adapter
Jack).
2. If the round end of the AC adapter was plugged into
the desktop charger, place the phone in the desktop
charger. If the phone is on, the screen briefly displays a
“Charging” message followed immediately by a
continuous scrolling battery indicator. If the phone is
off, only the scrolling indicator is displayed.
After approximately 2 hours, when the battery is charged,
the screen displays the “Battery full” message, and the
indicator stops scrolling. To charge the battery to
maximum capacity, charge for an additional 2 hours, then
unplug the phone from the charger.
A completely empty battery takes approximately 4 hours
to fully recharge.
Note: For best performance, charge the battery for 24 hours before
using the phone for the first time.
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Warning: Use of unauthorized accessories could damage your
phone and invalidate your warranty.
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Basics
Making and Answering Calls
Making Calls
1. Make sure your phone is on.
2. Enter a phone number. (If you make a mistake while
dialing, press to erase one digit at a time or press
and hold to erase the entire number.)
3. Press .
4. When you are finished with the call, press to end
the call and return to standby mode.
Calling Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 911: press , then
press (even if your phone is locked or your account
is restricted).
Answering Calls
1. Make sure your phone is on. If your phone is off,
incoming calls go to voicemail.
2. When your phone rings or vibrates, answer the call by
pressing (or pressing any key if the Anykey feature
is activated).
3. To end the call, press or press End Call.
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Signal Strength
Call quality is always best when the antenna is
fully raised. If you’re inside a building, being near
a window may give you better reception. You can
see the strength of your signal by the signal
indicator on your phone’s display screen.
Controlling Your Roaming Experience
Your phone is dual-band, which means you can make and
receive calls while on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide
PCS Network and you can also roam on other networks
where we’ve implemented roaming agreements with
other carriers. To learn more about roaming, visit
www.sprintpcs.com.
Your phone has several features that let you control your
roaming experience.
Note: Roaming automatically occurs if your phone is set to
Automatic, and roaming rates apply whenever the signal roams
while making a call. The roaming mode that you have selected stays
intact even after you have switched your phone off.
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode
1. From the standby mode, press Menu, scroll to Settings,
and press Select.
2. Scroll to Roaming and press Select.
3. Scroll to Set Mode and press Select.
4. Scroll to your preferred mode and press Select.
䊳 Sprint: Lets you make and receive calls only on the
enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and
prevents roaming.
䊳 Automatic: Searches for alternate wireless networks
when PCS Service is not available.
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Basics
Setting Call Guard
Call Guard reminds you when you are making or
receiving a roaming call and requires you to take
additional steps before placing or answering roaming
calls. These additional steps are not required when you
make or receive calls while on the enhanced Sprint
Nationwide PCS Network.
To Activate or Deactivate Call Guard:
1. From the standby mode, press Menu, scroll to Settings,
and press Select.
2. Scroll to Roaming and press Select.
3. Scroll to Call Guard and press Select.
4. Scroll to On or Off and press Select.
5. Press to return to the standby mode.
Call Guard remains activated until you manually
deactivate it as described above.
To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:
1. From the standby mode, dial 1+area code+seven digit
number and press .
2. Select Roam Call.
To Answer Incoming Calls With Call Guard On:
Highlight Answer and press .
Feature Availability
䊳 You can make and receive calls while roaming.
䊳 You will have access to voicemail while roaming.
䊳 Other features which are standard on the enhanced
Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, such as Call Waiting,
PCS Voice Command and PCS Vision are unavailable
while roaming.
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