Samsung SPH-N300NS-XAR User Manual
Sprint PCS
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their respective owners.
Welcome to Sprint PCS
Sprint 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
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 phone to stay connected.
This guide will introduce you to our technology and your new 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 explains how to
set up your voicemail. 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.
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Table of Contents
1. Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service.........................................................9
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service.................................................................................10
Setting Up Your Voicemail......................................................................................................10
Getting Help ............................................................................................................................11
Understanding This User Guide..............................................................................................13
2. Getting to Know Your Sprint PCS Phone........................................................15
Highlights................................................................................................................................16
Closed View of Phone..............................................................................................................17
Front View of Phone................................................................................................................18
Command Keys.......................................................................................................................19
Viewing the Display Screen.....................................................................................................20
Turning Your Phone ON and OFF..........................................................................................21
Using Key Guard .....................................................................................................................22
Using the Battery .....................................................................................................................22
3. Understanding Roaming ....................................................................................27
Understanding How Roaming Works.....................................................................................28
Setting Your Phone’s Roaming Mode....................................................................................29
Call Guard...............................................................................................................................30
Setting the Time and Date in Analog Mode ...........................................................................31
4. Making and Answering Calls...........................................................................33
Making Calls...........................................................................................................................34
Answering Calls.......................................................................................................................34
Missed Call Notification..........................................................................................................35
Sprint PCS Voice Command...................................................................................................35
In-Call Options........................................................................................................................37
Incoming Call Notification.....................................................................................................38
End-of-Call Options................................................................................................................38
Saving a Phone Number.........................................................................................................39
Finding a Phone Number.......................................................................................................40
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses.................................................................40
Four-Digit Calling...................................................................................................................41
Calling Emergency Numbers..................................................................................................42
Using One/Two/Three Touch Speed Dialing .........................................................................42
Displaying Your Phone Number.............................................................................................42
5. Navigating Through Menus and Entering Text .............................................45
Menu Navigation ....................................................................................................................46
Working Within the Menu Structure......................................................................................46
Viewing the Menus..................................................................................................................47
Selecting a Character Input Mode..........................................................................................51
Entering Characters by Using the Keypad..............................................................................51
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input..............................................................................52
6. Adjusting Volume................................................................................................53
Changing Ringer Volume.......................................................................................................54
Silencing the Ringer ...............................................................................................................54
Adjusting Volume During a Conversation..............................................................................54
Muting a Call..........................................................................................................................55
7. Using Sprint PCS Service Features.................................................................57
Using Caller ID........................................................................................................................58
Responding to Call Waiting....................................................................................................58
Three-Way Calling..................................................................................................................59
Forwarding Your Calls ............................................................................................................60
8. Managing Call History .......................................................................................61
Viewing Call Logs ....................................................................................................................62
Call Log Options......................................................................................................................62
Making a Call From a Call Log ..............................................................................................63
Prepending a Phone Number From a Call Log......................................................................63
Saving a Phone Number From a Call Log .............................................................................63
Erasing Call Logs ....................................................................................................................64
9. Managing Messaging ........................................................................................65
Setting Up Voicemail...............................................................................................................66
Knowing When You Have Messages........................................................................................66
Message Types.........................................................................................................................66
New Voicemail Message Alerts ................................................................................................67
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages......................................................................................67
Clearing the Voicemail Message Icon.....................................................................................67
New Sprint PCS Wireless Web Messages..................................................................................68
Sprint PCS Wireless Web Message Storage..............................................................................68
Displaying Sprint PCS Web Messages.....................................................................................68
Sending Numeric Pages..........................................................................................................68
Numeric Page Options............................................................................................................68
Sending Sprint PCS Wireless Web Messages...........................................................................69
Sprint PCS Wireless Web Message Options.............................................................................69
Extracting Phone Numbers....................................................................................................70
Sprint PCS Wireless Web Update Options...............................................................................70
Erasing All Wireless Web Messages.........................................................................................71
New Sprint PCS Wireless Web Alerts........................................................................................71
Displaying Sprint PCS Wireless Web Alerts.............................................................................71
10. Using Your Internal Phone Book......................................................................73
Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry .............................................................................74
Finding Internal Phone Book Entries ....................................................................................75
Internal Phone Book Entry Options .......................................................................................76
Replacing a Stored Number With a New Number..................................................................76
Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry ..................................................................................77
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry .....................................................................................78
Dialing Sprint PCS Services ....................................................................................................78
My Sprint PCS Phone Number ...............................................................................................78
11. Changing Your Phone’s Settings......................................................................79
Changing the Greeting ...........................................................................................................80
Setting the Language of your Phone......................................................................................80
Adjusting the Ringer Volume..................................................................................................81
Ringer Types............................................................................................................................81
Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls....................................................................................81
Selecting Ringer Types for Messages......................................................................................82
Selecting Ringer Types for Alarms..........................................................................................82
Selecting Ringer Types for Data / Fax In ...............................................................................82
Changing the Backlight Time Length....................................................................................83
Changing the Contrast............................................................................................................83
Data/Fax Mode........................................................................................................................83
Receiving a Fax.......................................................................................................................83
Receiving Data ........................................................................................................................84
Returning to Voice Mode ........................................................................................................84
12. Setting Your Phone’s Security..........................................................................85
Accessing the Security Menu...................................................................................................86
Locking Your Phone ...............................................................................................................86
Unlocking Your Phone ...........................................................................................................86
Changing the Lock Code.........................................................................................................86
Calling in Lock Mode..............................................................................................................87
Using Special Numbers...........................................................................................................87
Erasing Special Numbers........................................................................................................87
Erasing the Internal Phone Book...........................................................................................88
Resetting Your Phone .............................................................................................................88
13. Personal Information Management.................................................................89
Accessing the Scheduler..........................................................................................................90
Calendar..................................................................................................................................90
Today.......................................................................................................................................90
Month View..............................................................................................................................90
Jump To Date..........................................................................................................................91
To Do List ................................................................................................................................91
Countdown..............................................................................................................................91
Alarm Clock.............................................................................................................................91
Set Time ..................................................................................................................................92
Adding New Events..................................................................................................................92
Alarm Clock.............................................................................................................................94
14. Using the Voice Services of Your Sprint PCS Phone...................................95
Using Voice Dialing.................................................................................................................96
Programming the Phone for Voice Dialing ...........................................................................96
Setting Up Voice Dial ..............................................................................................................97
Placing a Call Using Voice Dial..............................................................................................98
Reviewing Voice Dial Entries..................................................................................................98
Erasing Voice Dial Entries ......................................................................................................99
15. Experiencing Sprint PCS Wireless Web......................................................101
The Sprint PCS Wireless Web................................................................................................102
The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser..................................................................................103
Launching the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser ................................................................104
The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Home Page............................................................................105
Using the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser.........................................................................106
Sprint PCS Wireless Web Mail...............................................................................................109
AOL Instant Messenger Service.............................................................................................110
Sprint PCS Wireless Web Short Mail.....................................................................................111
Signing up for Sprint PCS Wireless Web Updates.................................................................112
Setting up a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection...............................................................113
16. Games .................................................................................................................117
Flying Tight...........................................................................................................................118
Run For Money .....................................................................................................................119
17. Position Location ..............................................................................................121
Services..................................................................................................................................122
Settings..................................................................................................................................122
18. Calculator...........................................................................................................123
Accessing the Calculator.......................................................................................................124
Performing a simple Calculations........................................................................................124
19. Selecting Your Accessories...........................................................................125
Accessory Options ..................................................................................................................126
How To Order........................................................................................................................127
20. Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines............................................129
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception...............................................................................130
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone.............................................................132
Caring for the Battery............................................................................................................134
Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC......................................................................135
Owner's Record.....................................................................................................................137
User Guide Proprietary Notice ..............................................................................................137
21. Terms and Conditions & Warranty Information ..........................................139
Terms and Conditions of Services.........................................................................................140
Manufacturer’s Warranty......................................................................................................158
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Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service
In this Section
䊳 Setting Up Your Voicemail
䊳 Getting Help
䊳 Understanding This User Guide
his section walks you through the step-by-step basics of setting up service for
your phone, including unlocking your phone, selecting your service plan,
receiving your new 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.
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Tip :
If you can’t recall your lock
code, try using the last
four digits of either your
Social Security number,
your new Sprint PCS
Phone Number or try
0000. If none of these
work, call Sprint PCS
Customer Care at
1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Note:
The voicemail setup
process may vary in
certain affiliate areas.
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, it probably has been activated. All you need
to do is unlock your phone. If not activated, refer to the steps
provided in your activation brochure.
Unlocking your Phone
Follow these steps to unlock your phone:
1. Press to turn the phone on.
2. Press .
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes,
this code is not visible as you type.)
Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically
transferred to voicemail, even if your phone is off or in use. To
avoid missing any important messages, you should set up your
voicemail box and personal greeting as soon as your phone is
activated.
To set up
Voi cemail:
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).
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Getting Help
Visiting Our Web Site
Stop by www.sprintpcs.com to get up-to-date information on
Sprint PCS. You can also:
䊳 Review coverage maps
䊳 Learn how to use voicemail
䊳 Access your customer account
䊳 Purchase accessories
䊳 Add additional options to your service plan
䊳 Check out frequently asked questions
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Sprint PCS Customer Advocates are available to assist you
24 hours a day, seven days a week. Simply dial
1-888-211-4PCS (4727) from any phone or press
from your activated Sprint PCS Phone
while on the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.
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 be
able to learn more about Sprint PCS Products and Services, get
Sprint PCS coverage by zip code, or request a copy of your
invoice.
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If you need to
reach Sprint
PCS Customer
Care while you
are off the
Sprint PCS
Network, dial
1-888-2114PCS (4727).
Tip :
If you have a question
regarding the operation of
your phone,
dial 1-888-211-4PCS
(4727) from another phone
so you can
use your
Sprint PCS Phone
while speaking
with Customer Care.
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This service may not be
available in all markets.
Note:
Sprint PCS Operator
Services may not be
available in all affiliate
markets.
Receiving Automated Billing Information
For your convenience, your phone gives you free access to
billing information on your 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.
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 information. There is a per call charge, and you’ll be
billed for airtime.
䊳 Press .
Sprint PCS Operator Services
Sprint PCS Operator Services can provide assistance in placing
collect calls, calls billed to a local telephone calling card or a
third party.
䊳 Press .
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Understanding This User Guide
This user guide introduces you to our technology and all the
advantages of your new phone – through easy-to-follow
instructions.
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䊳 Sections break down categories of information to
progressively take you all the way from learning the basics
to using the most advanced phone features.
䊳 Tips highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to
help you make the most of your new phone.
䊳 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
using the colored tabs. Follow the instructions in that section
and you’ll be ready to use your phone in no time.
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䊳 Your Phone’s Highlights and Features
䊳 Front View of Phone
䊳 Viewing the Display Screen
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䊳 Turning Your Phone ON and OFF
䊳 Using the Battery
our phone is packed with features that 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. The 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 phone. They include detailed step-by-step
instructions that familiarize you with all the features and explain how to customize
your phone to meet your specific needs.
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Highlights
Congratulations on the purchase of your phone (SPH-N300).
This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and offers
many significant features:
䊳 Dual-band capability provides access to other PCS
CDMA and analog cellular networks where Sprint PCS
has implemented roaming agreements. For further
information see "Understanding How Roaming Works"
on page 28.
䊳 Sprint PCS Wireless Web
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Browser provides access to
the wireless Internet in digital mode. For further
information see "The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser"
on page 103.
䊳 Sprint PCS Wireless Web Mail
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, AOL Instant
capabilities. For further information see "Sprint PCS
Wireless Web Mail" on page 109.
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Connection offers wireless
modem capabilities for your personal computer in
digital mode. For further information see "Signing up
for Sprint PCS Wireless Web Updates" on page 112.
䊳 Sprint PCS Voice Command
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lets you dial phone
numbers by speaking someone’s name or the digits in
their phone number. For further information see
"Sprint PCS Voice Command" on page 35.
䊳 User friendly, menu driven access to features and
options.
䊳 The phone’s “flip” cover can be set to answer an
incoming call when opened, and to cancel a call upon
closing.
䊳 The backlit display screen makes it effortless to read the
display in low light environments and at night.
䊳 An Internal Phone Book with 199 memory registers.
(Each name entry can have up to six numbers).
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䊳 Speed Dialing, there are four methods of calling
numbers previously stored in the Internal Phone Book.
䊳 A Calendar function allows the scheduling of events, the
ability to create “To Do Lists”, set timers and alarms.
䊳 Voice activated dialing with 10 locations.
䊳 T9 predictive text entry for simplicity in entering names
and events into both the Internal Phone Book and
Calendar.
䊳 Vibrate mode announces incoming calls and messages
without disturbing people around you.
䊳 A choice of melodies can be used instead of ringer types.
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Command Keys
MENU Displays the first page of the Main Menu of
options on your phone. Press again to display
further pages and options.
OK When navigating a menu, press to select the
highlighted item.
Navigation Arrows Use these arrows to scroll
through the phone menu options.
Volume Key (On the side of your phone). Adjust the
ringer volume in standby mode. Adjust the voice
volume during a call. In a menu, scroll up or down to
navigate through the menu options.
TAL K Places, or answers a call. In standby mode, press
the key once to enter the Outgoing call log. If you press
and hold the key down you will initiate Voice Dial.
CLR (CLEAR) Deletes characters from the display.
When in a menu, press to return to the previous menu.
END Ends a call. Press and hold this key to turn your
phone on or off. In the menu facility, it returns the
phone to standby mode and cancels your input.
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Numeric Keys Use these keys to enter numbers,
letters, and characters.
Pound Enters the [#] character for calling features. In
text entry mode, press to enter a space.
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Display indicators let you
know when you’re off the
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Network and whether
you’re operating in digital
or analog cellular mode.
Asterisk Enters the [*] character for calling features.
In text entry mode, press to change the appearance of
input.
Headset Jack (on the side of the phone.) Allows you
to plug in a headset for safe, convenient hands-free
conversations.
Viewing the Display Screen
This list identifies the symbols that show on your display
screen.
䊳 displays current signal strength.
The more lines displayed, the stronger the signal.
䊳 indicates the phone cannot find a signal.
䊳 indicates a call is in progress.
䊳 indicates that you are “roaming” off the Sprint PCS
Digital Network. If you are:
䊳 in your home service area, this icon will rarely
display.
䊳 in a preferred analog or digital roaming area
(where Sprint PCS has a roaming agreement in
place), this indicator will remain on, but will not
flash.)
䊳 in an analog or digital coverage area that is not
covered by a Sprint PCS roaming agreement, this
indicator will flash once every second.
䊳 indicates you have message(s) waiting. The
message(s) can be a voicemail notification (VMN),
page, text, Sprint PCS Web Alert, or
Sprint PCS Wireless Web message(s).
䊳 indicates your phone is in vibrate mode.
䊳 indicates your current battery charge strength. (The
displayed icon indicates a fully charged battery.)
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Turning Your Phone ON and OFF
Turning Your Phone ON
To turn your phone on, press for approximately two
seconds.
Once your phone is ON, it displays “Looking For Service”
indicating that your phone is searching for a signal. When
your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby
mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are 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 automatically returns to
standby mode.
In power save 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).
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Tip :
The Power Save feature
helps to conserve your
battery power when you
are in an area where th ere
is no signal.
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Turning Your Phone OFF
Press for two seconds until you see “Powering off” on the
display screen.
Your screen remains blank when your phone is off.
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Using Key Guard
The Key Guard feature helps avoid accidental key presses
without blocking incoming calls or messages. Key Guard is
disabled when you receive an incoming call and is
automatically reactivated when the call is completed.
1. Press for Main Menu.
2. Press for Key Guard.
3. To disable Key Guard, press and hold for at least
two seconds.
Using the Battery
Battery Capacity
your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It
allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained.
The battery provides up to 3.8 hours of continuous digital talk
time (up to one hour in analog) or up to eight days of
continuous digital standby time (up to 15 hours in analog).
The Empty Battery Icon
Approximately five minutes before the battery charge level gets
too low to operate the phone, the battery sensor will let you
know by blinking an empty battery icon ( ), sounding an
audible alert and displaying a warning message. If you
continue to operate the phone without charging, the phone
will turn off automatically (after a three to five minute delay).
If this happens, your call will end. If you plug into a charging
device, you can continue your call. Be sure to monitor the
battery strength icon and make sure your battery is adequately
charged.
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Installing the Battery
Your phone comes with a LiIon battery. Follow these steps to
install it:
Installing the
Battery
1. Place the battery on to the back of the phone, making sure
that the three plastic tabs line up with the corresponding
holes on the phone.
2. Gently push the battery down on the phone until it snaps
into place.
Removing the Battery
To remove your battery for charging, or for another reason,
follow these easy steps:
1. So that no stored messages or numbers are lost, power off
your phone by pressing and holding the key.
2. Press the battery release latch and slide the battery away
from the latch.
3. Lift the battery away from the phone.
Charging the Battery
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Your phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should
charge the battery as soon as possible so you can begin using
your phone.
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Warning:
Using the wrong battery
charger could cause
damage to your phone
and void the warranty.
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your
battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns
off and you will lose all the information you were just working
on. For a quick check of your phone’s battery level, glance at
the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right corner
of your phone’s display screen. If the battery charge is getting
too low, the battery icon blinks and the phone sounds a
warning tone.
Always use the Sprint PCS-approved desktop charger, travel
adapter or vehicle power charger to charge your battery.
Travel Adapter
Tip :
The Travel Adapter is not
compatible with any other
Samsung product.
The travel adapter is used to recharge the phone using a
simple plug in located at the bottom of the phone. When the
travel adapter is plugged in and charging the phone, the
phone displays a charging light and the battery icon starts to
blink. The phone can still be used while it is plugged into the
travel adapter, but this will cause the phone to charge more
slowly. To quickly charge the phone, turn the power Off.
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Using the Single Desktop Charger
When you are ready to charge your battery, it is vital that you
use only Sprint PCS-approved desktop chargers and AC adapter
chargers.
Desktop
Using the Single
1. Plug the single desktop charger’s power cord into a wall
outlet.
2. Insert the phone (with the battery installed) into the front
of the charger.
The LED on the front of the phone indicates the following:
䊳 A red light indicates the battery is charging.
䊳 A green light indicates the battery is at least 90 percent
charged.
䊳 A orange light indicates that the battery is operating at
a temperature that is too high or too low, or that there is
a poor connection. Make sure the phone is resting in
the charger.
It generally takes about three hours to fully recharge a
completely rundown battery. With the Sprint PCS-approved
LiIon battery, it is practical to recharge the battery before it
becomes completely run down.
To get the quickest charge for any battery:
䊳 Turn the phone off.
䊳 Plug the phone with the battery attached into the travel
adapter.
䊳 Leaving the phone plugged into the travel adapter fully
charged will not harm the battery.
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Understanding Roaming
In this Section
䊳 Understanding How Roaming Works
䊳 Understanding the Difference Between Roaming and Sprint PCS Network
Calls
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Understanding
Roaming
䊳 Setting Your Phone’s Roaming Mode
䊳 Setting and Using Call Guard
oaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you are off the
Sprint PCS Nationwide Network. Your new dual-band Sprint PCS Phone
works anywhere on the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network and allows you to roam on
analog cellular and digital networks virtually anywhere in the U.S. where
competitive wireless service is available.
This section explains how roaming works and the special features that allow you
manage your roaming experience.
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Remember, when you are
using your phone off the
Sprint PCS Network,
always dial numbers
using 11 digits (1 + area
code + number).
Note:
You will pay a higher perminute rate for roaming
calls.
Understanding How Roaming Works
Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen will always indicate when you are
off the Sprint PCS Network, and whether your phone is
operating in analog cellular or digital mode. The following
chart indicates what will be displayed dependent upon where
you are using your phone.
Roaming
Indicator
Sprint PCS Nationwide Network
Other CDMA Networks
Analog
Indicator
Tip :
If you are on a call when
you leave the Sprint PCS
Network and enter an
area where roaming is
available (whether CDMA
or analog cellular), your
call is dropped. If your call
is dropped in an area
where you think
Sprint PCS Service is
available, turn your phone
off and then on again to
reconnect to the
Sprint PCS Nationwide
Network.
Analog Cellular Networks
Roaming on Other PCS CDMA Networks
When you are roaming on other PCS CDMA networks, your
call quality will be similar to the quality that you receive when
making calls while on the Sprint PCS Network. You may not
be able to access certain calling features, such as the
Sprint PCS Wireless Web, but all of your calls are still private
and secure.
Roaming on Analog Cellular Networks
When you roam on analog cellular networks, you will
experience the identical quality provided by analog cellular
carriers today. Although some calling features, such as
Sprint PCS Wireless Web, may be unavailable, you can still
make and receive calls. You will experience a few differences:
䊳 You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-
out and dropped calls.
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䊳 Some calling features that are standard on the Sprint PCS
Network are unavailable.
䊳 There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and
cloning) that exist with conventional analog cellular
services today.
䊳 Your battery needs recharging earlier when you use your
phone for analog cellular roaming.
Setting Your Phone’s Roaming Mode
Your phone allows you to control your ability to roam. By
using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which
signals your phone accepts.
Set Mode
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Set Mode
Choose from three different settings on your dual-band phone
to control your roaming experience. When your phone is in
standby mode:
1. Press for Main Menu.
2. Press for Roaming.
3. Press for Set Mode. To select an option, scroll to
select
Sprint PCS, Automatic or Analog.
4. Press .
䊳 Sprint PCS This setting allows you to select the
Sprint PCS Nationwide Network only, and prevents
roaming on other networks.
䊳 Automatic This setting seeks Sprint PCS Service. When
Sprint PCS Service is unavailable, the phone searches for
an alternative system.
䊳 Analog This setting forces the phone to seek an analog
roaming system. The next time the phone is turned on, the
previous setting is restored.
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Roaming
Wireless Web
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Call Guard
In addition to the roaming icon, Call Guard alerts you when
roaming charges apply. This feature makes it easy to manage
roaming charges by reminding you when you make or receive
roaming calls. It also requires you to take additional steps
before you place or answer a roaming call. These additional
steps are not required when you make or receive calls while on
the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.
To Turn the Call Guard Feature On or Off
1.
Press for the Main Menu.
2. Press for Roaming.
3. Press for Call Guard. Wait briefly until a message
prompt displays and then disappears from the display
screen.
4. Select Yes or No, and press .
䊳 If the Yes option is chosen, an extra step is required to
make or take roaming calls.
䊳 If the No option is chosen, no extra step is required to
make or take roaming calls.
To Place Roaming Calls with Call Guard On
1.
To place a voice call, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit
number and press . (You can also initiate a call from
the Internal Phone Book, Call History or Sprint PCS
Wireless Web Messages.)
2. A message is displayed indicating that roaming rate
applies. Press to call.
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