Sanyo SCP-200 (Sprint) Instruction Manual

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Sprint PCSVoice Phone SCP-200 by Sanyo®

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Table of Contents
Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .i
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.ii
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
Getting StartedWith Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Setting UpYourVoicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
Sprint PCS Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
2A. Your Sprint PCS Phone:The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
FrontView ofYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Features ofYour Sprint PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
TurningYour Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
UsingYour Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
DisplayingYour Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
EnteringText . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32

2B. ControllingYour Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

TTY UseWith Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

2C. SettingYour Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.61
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.62
UsingYour Phone’s Lock Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.62
Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.64
Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	65
Erasing the Contacts Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	65
ResettingYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	65
Resetting and LockingYour PhoneThrough SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	66

2D. ControllingYour Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

SettingYour Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

2E. NavigatingThrough Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

2F. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.76

Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

2G. Using the Contacts Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Displaying the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.81
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	81
Finding Contacts List Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	82
Contacts List Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	83
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	83
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	84
Erasing a Contacts Entry From the List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	84
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	85
Assigning a Color to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	86
Selecting a Ringer for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	86
Secret Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	87
Dialing Sprint PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	87
2H. Personal Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	88
Managing the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	89
UsingYour Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	90
Using the Call Alarm Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	92
Using theTo Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	95
Purging All Events, Call Alarms, orTo Do List Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	97
Personal Information Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	98
UsingYour Phone’sTools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	99

2I. UsingYour Phone’sVoice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.102
UsingVoice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.103
ManagingVoice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	106
Setting Up Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	109

Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

3A. Sprint PCS Service Features:The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

UsingVoicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.114
Using SMSText Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.121
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	130
Responding to CallWaiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	130
Making aThree-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	131
Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	132

3B. Sprint PCSVoice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Getting StartedWith Sprint PCSVoice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 CreatingYour Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Making a CallWith Sprint PCSVoice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Accessing Information Using Sprint PCSVoice Command . . . . . . . . . .136

Section 4: Safety andWarranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

4A. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Getting the Most Out ofYour Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.139
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access toYour Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	140
UsingYour Sprint PCS PhoneWith a Hearing Aid Device . . . . . . . . . . . .	142
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	144
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . .	145
Consumer Information onWireless Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	147
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	161
User’s Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	161
4B. Terms & Conditions and Manufacturer’sWarranty . . . . . . . . . . .	162

Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.163
Manufacturer’sWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	171
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	174

Welcome to Sprint

Sprintiscommittedtobringingyouthebestwirelesstechnology available.We built our complete, nationwide network from the ground up, so all your services – whether it’sVoicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS Picture Mail – will work the same wherever you go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.

This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new Sprint PCS Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. It’s all right here – from setting up your account passwords and voicemail to using the most advanced features of Sprint PCSVision.SM

Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.

Introduction

This User’sGuide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:

Section1: Getting Started

Section2: Your Sprint PCS Phone

Section3: Sprint PCS Service Features

Section4: Safety and Warranty Information

Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.TheTable of Contents and Index will also help you quickly locate specific information.

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, simply locate that section in the Table of Contents and click on the page number to go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you’ll be ready to use your phone in no time.

Note:Youcanviewthisguideonlineorprintittokeepitonhand.Ifyou’reviewingit online,simplyclickonatopicintheTableofContentsorIndexoronanypagereference. ThePDFwillautomaticallydisplaytheappropriatepage.

Section 1

Getting Started

Section 1A

Setting Up Service

In This Section

GettingStartedWithSprintPCS Service

SettingUpYourVoicemail

SprintPCSAccountPasswords

GettingHelp

SettingupserviceonyournewSprintPCSPhoneisquickandeasy.

This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up your phone, unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.

Section 1A: Setting Up Service

GettingStartedWithSprintPCSService

DeterminingifYourPhoneisAlreadyActivated

If you received your SCP-200 by Sanyo in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint Store, it probably has already been activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone.

If your phone is not activated, please refer to the Start Here Guide included with your phone.

UnlockingYourPhone

Tounlockyourphone,followtheseeasysteps:

1.Pressto turn the phone on.

2.Press Unlock (left softkey).

Note:Toselectasoftkey,pressthesoftkeybuttondirectlybelowthesoftkeytextthat appearsatthebottomleftandbottomrightofyourphone’sdisplayscreen.Softkey actionschangeaccordingtothescreenyou’reviewingandwillnotappearifthereisno correspondingactionavailable.

3.Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes, the code is not visible as you type.)

Tip: Ifyoucan’trecallyourlockcode,tryusingthelastfourdigitsofeitheryourSocial

SecuritynumberorSprintPCSPhoneNumberortry0000.Ifnoneofthesework,call

Sprint CustomerServiceat1-888-211-4PCS(4727).

Section 1A: Setting Up Service

SettingUpYourVoicemail

All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your Sprint PCS Phone is activated.

Tosetupyourvoicemail:

1.Press and hold.

2.Follow the system prompts to:

Create your passcode

Record your greeting

Record your name announcement

Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature that lets you access messages simply by pressing and holding, bypassing the need for you to enter your passcode)

Note: Ifyouareconcernedaboutunauthorizedaccesstoyourvoicemailaccount,Sprint recommendsyouenableyourvoicemailpasscode.

For more information about using your voicemail, see “UsingVoicemail” on page 114.

Section 1A: Setting Up Service

Sprint PCSAccount Passwords

As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information and your voicemail account.To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.

AccountPassword

If you are the account owner, you’ll have an account password to sign on to www.sprint.com and to use when calling Sprint Customer Service. Your default account password is the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the invoice for your Sprint PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password at www.sprint.com.

VoicemailPassword

You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up YourVoicemail”on page 114 for more information on your voicemail password.

For more information or to change your passwords, sign on to www.sprint.com orcallSprintCustomerServiceat1-888-211-4PCS(4727).

Section 1A: Setting Up Service

GettingHelp

VisitOurWebsite

You can get up-to-date information on Sprint PCS Services and Options by signing onto our Website at www.sprint.com.

When you visit us online, you can

Review coverage maps

Learn how to use voicemail

Access your account information

Purchase accessories

Discover additional options to your service plan

Check out frequently asked questions

And more

ReachingSprintCustomerService

You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:

Dialon your Sprint PCS Phone

Sign on to your account at www.sprint.com

Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers) or 1-888-788-4727 (Business customers)

Write to us at Sprint Customer Service, P.O. Box 8077, London, KY 40742

ReceivingAutomatedInvoicingInformation

Foryourconvenience,yourphonegivesyouaccesstoinvoicinginformation onyourSprintPCSAccount.Thisinformationincludesbalancedue, paymentreceived,invoicingcycle,andthenumberofminutesusedsince yourlastinvoicingcycle.(Normalairtimeusagewillapply.)

Toaccessautomatedinvoicing information:

Press.

Note:ThisservicemaynotbeavailableinallAffiliateareas.

Section 1A: Setting Up Service

SprintPCSDirectoryAssistance

You have access to a variety of services and information through Sprint PCS Directory Assistance, including residential, business, and government listings; assistance with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; and hotel, restaurant, shopping, and major local event information.There is a per-call charge and you will be billed for airtime.

TocallSprintPCSDirectoryAssistance:

Press .

SprintPCSOperatorServices

Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.

ToaccessSprintPCSOperatorServices:

Press .

For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com.

Section 1A: Setting Up Service

Section 2

Your Sprint PCS Phone

Section 2A

Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics

In This Section

FrontViewofYourPhone

ViewingtheDisplayScreen

FeaturesofYourSprintPCSPhone

TurningYour PhoneOnandOff

UsingYourPhone’sBatteryandCharger

DisplayingYourPhoneNumber

MakingandAnsweringCalls

EnteringText

YourSprintPCSPhoneispackedwithfeaturesthatsimplifyyourlifeand expandyourabilitytostayconnectedtothepeopleandinformationthatare importanttoyou.This section will guide you through the basic functions and calling features of your SCP-200 by Sanyo.

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone – The Basics

Sanyo SCP-200 (Sprint) Instruction Manual

FrontViewofYourPhone

1.Earpiece

2.LCD

3. Softkey (left)

15. Softkey (right)

4.Navigation Key

5.MENU/OK

6. SMS Key

14. BACK Key

7. TALK Key

13. END/POWER Key

12. SPEAKER Key

8. Microphone

11. Keypad

9. Accessories Connector

10. Standard Charger

Jack

18. Antenna

19. Headset

16. Speaker

Jack

20. Side Up/Down

Key

17. LED

Indicator

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone – The Basics

KeyFeatures

1.Earpiece: Lets you hear the caller’s voice.

2.LCD(display): Displaysthephone’smainmenu,features,modes,etc.

3.Softkey(left): Lets you select the menu corresponding to the bottom left line on the LCD.

4.NavigationKey: Lets you navigate quickly and easily through the menu options. You can access the menu shortcuts by pressing Right: Contacts and Left: Shortcut.

5.MENU/OK: Lets you access the phone’s menus and select menu options.

6.SMSKey: Lets you access the Messaging menu.

7.TALKKey: Lets you place or receive calls, answer Call Waiting, or use Three-Way Calling.

8.Microphone:To speak into or record your voice.

9.AccessoriesConnector: Connects accessories such as a travel charger (included).

10.StandardChargerJack: Connects the Sprint StandardizedTravel Charger (not included).

11.Keypad: Lets you enter numbers, letters, and characters, and navigate within menus. Press and hold keys 2-9 for speed dialing.

12.SPEAKERKey: Letsyouplaceorreceivecallsinspeakerphonemode.

13.END/POWERKey: Lets you turn the phone on/off, end a call, or return to standby mode.

14.BACKKey: Lets you display the previous page or clear characters from the screen.

15.Softkey(right): Lets you select the menu corresponding to the bottom right line on the LCD.

16.Speaker: Lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. You can

mute the ringer when receiving incoming calls by pressing, , or the Side Up/Down key.

17.LEDIndicator: Shows your phone’s connection status at a glance.

18.Antenna: Fully extend the antenna for the best reception.

19.HeadsetJack: Allows you to attach an optional phone headset for hands-free phone use. (For Monaural Headset Only.)

20.SideUp/DownKey: Lets you adjust the receiver volume during a call or ringer volume in standby mode. Press and hold to make a voice dial or redial with the flip closed. (Only available when theSide Key Guard setting is off. See page 56 for Side Key Guard.)

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone – The Basics

ViewingtheDisplayScreen

Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options.This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:

shows your current signal strength.The more lines you have, the
stronger your signal.
means your phone cannot find a signal.
indicates a call is on hold.
tells you a call is in progress.
indicatesyouare“roaming”offtheNationwideSprintPCSNetwork.
indicates you have new voicemail messages. Press and hold	to
call your voicemail box.
indicates you have new text messages.
indicates you have voicemail messages and text messages.

shows the level of your battery charge.The more black you see, the more power you have left.

shows your battery is charging.

indicates you have menus to scroll (in four directions).

indicates the vibrate feature is set.

indicates volume level 4 or 1 and vibrate feature are set.

indicates 1 beep feature is set.

indicates the voice call ringer setting is off.

indicates all the sound settings are off.

indicates the Location Service of your phone is enabled.

indicates the Location Service of your phone is disabled.

indicates you have a new caller’s message.

indicates the Screen Call Auto setting is on.

indicates your phone is inTTY mode. indicates the speakerphone mode is set to on.

Note: Displayindicatorshelpyoumanageyourroamingchargesbylettingyouknow whenyou’reofftheNationwideSprintPCSNetworkandwhetheryou’reoperatingin digitaloranalogmode.(Formoreinformation,seeSection2D:ControllingYourRoaming Experienceonpage67.)

Tip:Youcanaccessdisplayscreenicondescriptionsinyourphone’smenu.Press, select Settings,select PhoneInfo,andselect Help.Todisplayanicon’sdescription, highlightitandpress.

Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone – The Basics

FeaturesofYourSprintPCSPhone

Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Phone SCP-200 by Sanyo.This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options.The following list previews some of those features and options and provides page numbers where you can find out more:

Dual-band/tri-mode capability allows you to make and receive calls while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and to roam on other analog and 800 and 1900 MHz digital networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 67).

Sprint PCSVoice CommandSM lets you dial phone numbers by speaking someone’s name or the digits of their phone number (page 133).

The built-in organizer lets you schedule alerts to remind you of important events (page 89).

Speed Dialing lets you call a phone number stored in your Contacts directory using one touch dialing (page 31).

The Contacts directory (page 80) can store up to 500 numbers and 300 email and Web addresses in 300 entries (entries can store up to seven numbers each).

SMSText Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and co-workers 24 hours a day anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network (page 121).

The Flip options allow you to answer an incoming call by opening the flip or end a call by closing the flip.

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TurningYourPhoneOnandOff

TurningYourPhoneOn

Toturnyourphoneon:

Press.

Once your phone is on, it displays “Looking for service...”which indicates 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 anykey (whenyour phone isturned on).

Tip:ThePowerSavefeaturehelpstoconserveyourbatterypowerwhenyouareinan areawherethereisnosignal.

TurningYourPhoneOff

Toturnyourphoneoff:

Press and holduntil you see the powering down animation on the display screen.

Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).

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UsingYourPhone’sBatteryandCharger

BatteryCapacity

Your Sprint PCS 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 3.25 hours of continuous digital talk time (up to 1.75 hours in analog).

When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the low battery icon appears. When there are approximately five minutes of talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers down.

Note: Longbacklightsettings,searchingforservice,andvibratemodeaffectthe battery’stalkandstandbytimes.

Tip: Besuretowatchyourphone’sbatterylevelindicatorandchargethebatterybefore itrunsoutofpower.

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InstallingtheBattery

ToinstalltheLiIonbattery:

1.Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone and gently press down until you hear the battery snap into the place.

2.Place the battery cover into the position as indicated in the diagram, then slide it until you hear it snap into the place.

RemovingtheBattery

Toremoveyourbattery:

1.Make sure the power is off. Press the battery release latch, then slide the battery cover and remove it.

2.Use your thumbnail to lift and then remove the battery as indicated in the diagram.

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ChargingtheBattery

Your Sprint PCS Phone’s LiIon battery is rechargeable and should be charged 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 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 low battery icon ( ) appears and the phone sounds a warning tone.

Always use a Sprint-approved travel charger or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.

Warning! Usingthewrongbatterychargercouldcausedamagetoyourphoneandvoid thewarranty.

UsingtheTravelCharger

Tousethetravelchargerprovidedwithyourphone:

1.Plug the travel charger into a wall outlet.

2.Plug the other end of the travel charger into the accessories connector at the bottom of your phone (with the battery installed).

Chargingwhenyourphoneisturnedon:

The battery icon appears on the display while charging.The battery icon turns to when charging is completed.

Chargingwhenyourphoneisturnedoff:

The battery icon appears, and the message “BATTERY CHARGING--Power Off--”is shown on the display while charging. When the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes until the message is shown on the display.The battery

icon turns to , and the message changes to “CHARGING COMPLETE--Power Off--”when charging is completed.

It takes approximately 3.5 hours to fully recharge a completely rundown battery. With the Sprint-approved LiIon battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down.

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DisplayingYourPhoneNumber

Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS Phone can remind you.

Todisplayyourphonenumber:

1.Pressto access the main menu.

2.Select Contacts and press.

3.Select MyPhone# and press.

Note:To access the phone’s main menu, press from standby mode. Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation key and pressing, or you can press the number corresponding to the menu item on your keypad.

Tip:YoucanalsodisplayyourphonenumberfromthePhoneInfomenu.

Press,select Settings,select PhoneInfo,andselect Phone#.

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MakingandAnsweringCalls

MakingCalls

Placing a call from your Sprint PCS Phone is as easy as making a call from any land line phone. Just enter the number and pressand you’re on your way to clear calls.

Toplaceacallusingyourkeypad:

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. Press and holdto erase the entire number.)

3.Pressor. (To place a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled, see “Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard”on page 71.)

4.When you’re finished, pressto end the call.

Tip:Toredialyourlastoutgoingcall,pressortwice.

Tip:WhenmakingcallsofftheNationwideSprintPCSNetwork,alwaysdialusing11 digits(1+areacode+phonenumber).

You can also place calls from your Sprint PCS Phone by using

Sprint PCSVoice CommandSM (page 136), Speed Dialing (page 31), and using your Call History listings (page 78).

Important:TomaximizeperformancewhenusingyourSprintPCSPhone,extendthe antennabeforeacallanddonot touchtheantennaduringacall.

Correct Incorrect

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Toplaceacallwiththeflipclosed:

1.Make sure your phone is on.

2.Press and hold on the left side of the phone.

3.Follow the system prompts. (The call will be made in speakerphone mode, unless you have a headset attached to the phone.)

Redial to redial the last number you called.

VoiceDial to use theVoice Dial function (see “UsingVoice Activated Dialing”on page 103).

Tip:ThisfunctionisavailableonlywhentheSideKeyGuardsettingisoff.Seepage56for theSideKeyGuard.

Note:TouseaVoiceDial,youmusthavestoredVoiceDialentries(see“Programming

VoiceDialTags”onpage104).

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DialingOptions

Dialing options are displayed when you press Options (right softkey) after entering numbers in the phone’s standby mode.To select an option, highlight it and press.

Abbrev.Dial to dial the phone number in your Contacts list that ends with the digits you entered. (See “Using Abbreviated Dialing” on page 31.)

Call to dial the phone number.

Call:SpeakerOn to dial the phone number in speakerphone mode.

SendText to send a text message (mobile numbers only). (See “Sending aText Message”on page 123.)

SavePhone# to save the phone number in your Contacts list. (See “Saving a Phone Number”on page 28.)

Find to display Contacts list entries that end with the digits you entered. (See “Finding a Phone Number”on page 29.)

H HardPause to insert a hard pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”on page 29.)

T 2-Sec.Pause to insert a 2-second pause. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”on page 29.)

Hyphen to insert a hyphen. (Hyphens are generally for visual appeal only; they are not necessary when entering numbers.)

Tip:Tospeeddialaphonenumber,pressandholdtheappropriatespeeddialkey (locations2-9).See“AssigningSpeedDialNumbers”onpage85.

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AnsweringCalls

Toansweranincomingcallwiththeflipopen:

1.Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.)

2.Pressorto answer an incoming call. (Depending on your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key. See “Setting Any Key Answer” on page 56 for more information.)

Tip: PressIgnore(leftsoftkey)whenyoudonotwanttoanswerthecall.

Toansweranincomingcallwiththeflipclosed:

Open the phone to use the earpiece.

Note: IfthesettingforOpenFlipissetto“NoAction,”openingthephonewillnot answerthecall.(See“SettingtheOpen/CloseFlipOption”onpage55.)

Your Sprint PCS Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:

The phone rings and/or vibrates.

The LED flashes.

The backlight illuminates.

The screen displays an incoming call message.

If available, the phone number of the caller is displayed.

If the phone number is in your Contacts list, the contact’s name is displayed.

The following options are also displayed by pressing Options (right softkey).To select an option, highlight it and press.

CallGuard to answer the call when you are in roaming mode. See page 71 for setting Call Guard.

Answer to answer the call.

Answer:Speaker to answer the call in speakerphone mode.

AnsweronHold to put the call on hold. (See “Setting Answer on Hold” on the next page.)

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ScreenCall to answer the call by using a pre-recorded announcement. (Appears when you are in a Sprint PCS Service area or digital roaming area. See page 109 for the setting.)

QuietRinger to mute the ringer. (Appears when the ringer is set.)

Tip:YourSprintPCSPhoneoffersadditionalwaystoanswercalls.(Seepage54forAuto

Answerandpage56forAnyKeyAnswer.)

AnsweringaRoamCallWithCallGuardEnabled

Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming.

ToansweracallwhenyouareroamingandCallGuardisenabled:

1.Pressor.

2.Pressto proceed while the pop-up message is displayed.

Note:Whenyourphoneisoff,incomingcallsgodirectlytovoicemail.

SettingAnsweronHold

This feature allows you to hold an incoming call when you cannot answer immediately.

TosetAnsweronHold:

1.When you receive an incoming call, press Options (right softkey).

2.Highlight AnsweronHold and press. (The caller hears a message to wait for you to answer. will display on the screen while the call is on hold.)

Toresumethecall:

Press Answer (left softkey) or.

– or –

Press Options (right softkey), highlight Answer or

Answer:Speaker and press.

Note: AnsweronHoldisnotavailableinanalogareas.

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EndingaCall

Todisconnectacallwhenyouarefinished:

Close the phone or press

Note: IfthesettingforCloseFlipisnotsetto“EndCall,”closingthephonewillnotend thecall.(See“SettingtheOpen/CloseFlipOption”onpage55.)

Tip:Time/Dateisdisplayedwhenyoupresswhilethephoneisinuse.

UsingtheSpeakerphone

The speakerphone feature lets you hear audio through the speaker and talk without holding the phone. When the speakerphone is activated, use the volume control keys on the side of the phone to adjust the volume.

Toturnthespeakerphoneonduringacall:

Press.