Sanyo SCP-4500 (Sprint) Instruction Manual
Sprint PCS
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The clear alternative to cellular.
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Table of Contents
Welcome to Sprint PCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1. Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service . . . . . .9
Activating your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Setting up your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Understanding this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2. Getting to Know your Sprint PCS PhoneTM . . . .19
Front View of Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Turning your Phone ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Entering Information Using Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
3. Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Understanding how Roaming Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Setting your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply (Call Guard) . . . . . . . . .35
4. Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Correcting Dialing Mistakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Dialing from an Internal Phone Book Memory Location . . . . . . . . .39
Redialing Last Outgoing Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Using Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Displaying your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
5. Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Changing Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Silencing the Ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Adjusting Volume During a Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Using the Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Viewing the Call History List (Outgoing, Incoming and Missed) . . . .48
Making a Call from the Call History List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Saving a Phone Number from the Call History List . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Viewing Details of a Call in the Call History List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Erasing Individual or All Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
7. Using Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . .53
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Setting Up a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Forwarding your Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
8. Managing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Setting up Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Knowing When you Have Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Retrieving your Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
9. Using your Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Viewing Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Saving New Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Adding Multiple Phone Numbers/E-mail/Web Addresses to an Existing Entry .68
Finding and Retrieving Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Erasing a Stored Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Entering Secret Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Changing Stored Phone Numbers, E-mail and Web Addresses . . . . . .71
Storing Special Numbers in the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
10.Changing your Phone’s Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Changing the Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Changing the Contrast Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Changing your Standby Mode Display Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
11.Setting your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Locking the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Unlocking the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Locking your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Unlocking your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Restricting your Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Changing your Keypad Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Storing Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Erasing the Entire Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Resetting your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Resetting and Locking your Phone through SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Changing the Passcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
12.Personal Information Management . . . . . . . . . .87
Managing Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Managing Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Setting Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Using Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Using Voice Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Using Voice Ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Using Voice Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Playing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
13.Experiencing Sprint PCS Wireless WebSM . . . .109
The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Launching the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser Session . . . . . . . . .112
Navigating the Sprint PCS Wireless Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Using Special Features within the Sprint PCS Wireless Web . . . . . . .117
Setting up the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Accessing Sprint PCS Wireless Web Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
14.Learning the Settings on your
Sprint PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Working within the Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Defining the Menu Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
15.Selecting your Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Overview of Available Accessories for this Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
How to Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
16.Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines .145
Getting the Most Out of your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Safety Information: FCC RF Exposure Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Maintaining Safe Use and Access to your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . . . . .156
17.Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Welcome to Sprint PCS
print PCS built the only all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network from
the ground up for clearer calls, serving more than 300 major
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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 Sprint PCS Phone
This guide will introduce you to our technology and your new
Sprint PCS Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. Since
you’re probably anxious to start using your phone, we encourage you to
immediately flip to Section One – Getting Started With Sprint PCS
Service. This section provides all the information you need to quickly
activate your phone, set up your voicemail and much more. It also
contains information on how to contact Sprint PCS should you have
questions about service, want to purchase additional products or services,
or just check your account balance.
Thank you for choosing Sprint PCS.
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to stay connected.
Basic Functions 7
8 Basic Functions
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Getting Started with
Getting Started
Sprint PCS Service
In This Section
Activating your Phone
Setting up your Voicemail
Getting Help
Understanding this User Guide
his section walks you through the step-by-step basics of setting up
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service to your Sprint PCS PhoneTM,including activating or unlocking
your phone, selecting your Sprint PCS Service Plan, receiving your new
Sprint PCS Phone Number and setting up your voicemail.
Once you have completed this section, you’re ready to explore the
advanced features of your new phone.
1
Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service 9
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 PCSCenter, your
phone is probably already activated. All you
need to do is unlock your phone.
Tip:
If you can’t recall your
lock code, try using the
last four digits of
either your Social
Security number or
Sprint PCS Phone
Number or try 0000. If
none of these work,
call Sprint PCS
Customer Care at
1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Unlocking your Phone
Follow these steps to unlock your phone:
1. Press to turn on the phone.
2. Highlight and press .
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. For security
Unlock Phone
purposes, the code is not visible as you type.
Activating your Phone
There are two ways to activate your phone.
Follow these steps:
The fastest way is to call from your new
Sprint PCS Phone
1. Fully charge your battery (see instructions
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on page 24).
2. T urn on your Sprint PCS Phone.
3. Press or to
reach a Sprint PCS Customer Advocate.
You must be in a Sprint PCS Service Area
when making this call.
10 Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service
The other way is to call Sprint PCS
Customer Care from any phone other than
your new Sprint PCS Phone (which isn’t
yet activated).
Getting Started
1. Call us toll-free at 1-888-715-4588.
During this call you will be guided through
the activation process. The call typically takes
approximately 30 minutes, but could be
longer during peak times. You can streamline
the process by reviewing the Clear and Simple
Facts brochure and pre-selecting your
Sprint PCSService Plan.
What you Should have Handy
When you Call:
Your new Sprint PCS Phone
The original packaging from your phone
Your Social Security number or
Tax ID number
Your driver’s license number
Pen and paper to write down your new
Sprint PCS Phone Number
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Note:
The activation process
varies in certain
Affiliate areas.
Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service 11
Note:
The voicemail setup
process may vary in
certain Affiliate areas.
Setting Up your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone
are automatically transferred to voicemail,
even if your phone is off or in use. T o avoid
missing any important messages, you will
want to set up your Sprint PCSvoicemail box
and personal greeting as soon as your
Sprint PCS Pone is activated.
To set up voicemail, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to create your
passcode, record your greeting, record your
name announcement and choose whether
to activate One-Touch Message Access (a
feature that lets you press one key to access
messages and bypasses the need for you to
enter your passcode).
For more information on accessing voicemail
messages, see section 8 on page 57.
12 Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service
Getting Help
Visit our Web Site
Stop by www .sprintpcs.com to get up-to-date
information on Sprint PCS. You can also:
Review coverage maps
Learn how to use voicemail
Access your customer account
Purchase accessories
Add additional options to your
service plan
Check out frequently asked questions
And much more
Sprint PCS Customer Care
Sprint PCSCustomer 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 or
from your activated Sprint PCS Phone while on
the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.
To reach Sprint PCS Customer Care from the
menu:
Getting Started
1
Tip:
If you need to reach
Customer Care while you
are off the Sprint PCS
Network, dial
1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
1. From the main menu, highlight
Phone Book
2. Press .
3. Highlight .
4. Press .
5. Highlight .
6. Press .
7. Highlight or .
8. Press .
Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service 13
.
Services
Customer Care
Call:Speaker OnCall
Once you dial Sprint PCSCustomer 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.
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 will be billed for airtime.
1. Press or
.
OR
1. From the main menu, highlight
Phone Book
2. Press .
3. Highlight .
4. Press .
5. Highlight .
6. Press .
7. Highlight or .
8. Press .
14 Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service
.
Services
Dir Assist
Call:Speaker OnCall
Prepaid Calls
Prepaid customers can access the Prepaid
Options Menu to receive account balance
notification, replenish their account or speak
with Sprint PCS Customer Care. There are
two ways to access the Prepaid Options Menu,
free of charge;
1. Press or
.
OR
1. From the main menu, highlight
Phone Book
2. Press .
.
Tip:
Prepaid Options Menu
is only available to
Sprint PCS customers
that have a Prepaid
account.
Getting Started
1
3. Highlight .
4. Press .
5. Highlight .
6. Press .
7. Highlight or .
8. Press .
Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service 15
Services
Prepaid
Call:Speaker OnCall
Dialing Sprint PCS Roadside Rescue
If you need emergency service on the road,
you can get help from Sprint PCS Roadside
Rescue. Follow these steps:
1. Press
or .
OR
1. From the main menu, highlight
Phone Book
2. Press .
.
3. Highlight .
4. Press .
5. Highlight .
6. Press .
7. Highlight or .
8. Press .
Receiving Automated Billing Information
Services
Road Assist
Call:Speaker OnCall
For your convenience, your phone gives you
free access to billing information on your
Sprint PCS Account. This information
includes balance due, payment received,
billing cycle and the amount of minutes used
since your last billing cycle. Follow these
steps to access this information:
1. Press or .
2. Follow the voice prompts to receive the
information you want.
OR
16 Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service
1. From the main menu, highlight
Phone Book
2. Press .
.
Getting Started
3. Highlight .
4. Press .
5. Highlight .
6. Press .
7. Highlight or .
8. Press .
Sprint PCS Operator Services
Services
Account Info.
Call:Speaker OnCall
Sprint PCS Operator Services can provide
assistance in placing collect calls or calls
billed to a local telephone calling card or a
third party .
1. Press or .
For more information or to see the latest in
products and services, visit us online @
www.sprintpcs.com.
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Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service 17
Understanding this User Guide
This user guide introduces you to our
technology and all the advantages of your
new Sprint PCS Phone – through easy-tofollow instructions.
Sections breakdown categories of
information to progressively take you all
the way from learning the basics to using
the most advanced phone features.
Tips highlight special shortcuts and timely
reminders to help you make the most of
your new phone.
The Index helps you find specific
information quickly .
We know that your time is valuable and that’s
why we’ve designed this guide to be used in a
building block format or in stand-alone
sections. You’ll get the most out of your
phone if you read each section. However , if
you’d like to get right to a specific feature,
you’ll be able to locate the specific section
through color coded tabbing. Follow the
instructions in that section and you’ll be
ready to use your phone in no time.
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Getting to Know
your Sprint PCS Phone
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In This Section
Front View of Phone
Viewing the Display Screen
T urning your Phone ON and OFF
Using the Battery
Entering Information Using Keypad
our Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that can simplify your
life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and
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information that are important to you. We know that you ’re anxious to
start using it, so this section will give you a quick introduction to your
new phone. Easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through the
basics of the most common features of your phone and you’ll be on
your way to using it in no time.
Getting to Know
your Phone
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Don’t forget the other chapters in this guide. They’re filled with
information about the capabilities and benefits of your new Sprint PCS
Phone. They include detailed step-by-step instructions to familiarize
you with all the features, and how to customize your phone to meet
your specific needs.
Getting to Know your Sprint PCS Phone 19
Front View of Phone
Sprint PCS
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Call History
Messages
Phone Book
1. Red Light
2. Headset
Jack
3. VOL
(Volume)
11. Antenna
10. SPEAKER
Key
4. OK
5. Navigation
Key
9. CLR
(Clear)
8. END
6. TALK
7. POWER
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1. Red Light: Illuminates when is
pressed and when you have incoming
calls or messages.
2. Headset Jack: Insert the plug of the
headset (must be purchased separately)
for hands-free listening.
3. VOL: Lets you adjust the sound level
during a call, or ring volume in
Standby mode.
4. OK: Lets you place a call, receive a call
and select menu options.
5. Navigation Key: Lets you navigate
quickly and easily through the menu
options.
6. TALK: Lets you place a call, receive a
call, answer Call Waiting, use
Three-Way Calling and Voice Dial.
7. POWER: Turns the phone on and off.
8. END: Lets you disconnect a call and
return to Standby mode. Lets you mute
ringer when ringing.
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your Phone
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9. CLR: Allows you to clear characters
from the screen or back up menu levels.
10.SPEAKER Key: Lets you set the Speaker
Phone Mode to on and off (Speaker is
backside of the phone.) or use Voice
Dial.
11.Antenna: The voice on the other end
sounds clearest when the antenna is all
the way up.
Getting to Know your Sprint PCS Phone 21
Tip:
Display indicators let
you know when you’re
off the Sprint PCS
Nationwide Network
and whether you’re
operating in
digital or analog
cellular mode.
Viewing the Display Screen
This list identifies some of the more common
symbols you’ll see on your display screen.
shows your current signal strength.
The more lines you have, the stronger
your signal.
means your phone cannot find a
signal.
tells you a call is in progress.
indicates the phone is on another
service provider’s network.
If this icon is not displayed, you are on the
digital Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.
indicates you have messages waiting.
indicates the vibrate feature is set to ON.
indicates the phone is roaming on an
analog cellular network.
indicates the Speaker Phone mode is
set to ON.
shows the level of your battery charge.
The more black you see, the more power
you have left. When the charge is low , this
icon blinks and an alert tone is sounded.
Recharge regularly to avoid losing any of
the phone’s functionality.
22 Getting to Know your Sprint PCS Phone
T urning your Phone ON and OFF
Turning your Phone ON
Follow these steps:
1. Fully extend the antenna to receive the best
reception.
2. Press for approximately one second.
Once your phone is ON, the red light turns on
for approximately 5 seconds while your phone
looks for a signal. When your phone finds a
signal, it automatically enters Standby mode
– the phone’s idle state. At this point, you're
ready to begin making and receiving calls.
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15
minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is
automatically activated. When a signal is
found, your phone returns to Standby mode.
Your phone searches for a signal periodically
without your intervention. You can also initiate
a search for Sprint PCS Service by pressing any
key (when your phone is turned ON).
Tip:
The Power Save
feature helps to
conserve your battery
power while outside a
Sprint PCS Service
Area.
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your Phone
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Turning your Phone OFF
Follow these steps:
1. Press for two seconds until you see
“Powering off” on the display .
Your screen remains blank while your phone
is off, unless you’re charging the battery .
Getting to Know your Sprint PCS Phone 23
Tip:
Be sure to charge your
phone’s battery and
watch your indicator
to ensure your levels
are OK.
Using the Battery
Installing the Battery
Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a Lithium
Ion battery . Follow these steps to install it:
1. Place the battery in the opening at a
45-degree angle with the metal contacts at
the bottom, facing downward.
2. Gently press down until it’s in place and
the battery release latch snaps.
Removing the Battery
To remove your battery for charging or for
another reason, follow these easy steps:
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t
lose any stored numbers or messages.
2. Press up the battery release latch and hold
the battery , then pull it up and out at a
45-degree angle.
Charging the Battery
Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a
rechargeable battery . You should charge the
battery as soon as possible so you can begin
using your phone.
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is
important. If your battery level becomes too
low , your phone automatically turns off and
you’ll lose everything 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
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phone’s display screen. If the battery charge
gets too low , the battery icon blinks and
the phone sounds a warning tone.
Always use the approved manufacturer
approved Desktop Charger , AC Adapter Charger
Cigarette Lighter Adapter to charge your
or
battery .
Using the Desktop Charger or
Adapter Charger
When you’re ready to charge your battery , it is
vital that you use only Sanyo-approved
desktop chargers and AC adapter chargers. T o
use your charger:
1.
Plug one end of the AC adapter into the
charger holder and the other end into the
electrical outlet.
2. Either insert the battery alone into the
back slot or the phone with the battery
installed into the front slot.
A red lighton the desktop charger lets you
know the battery is charging.
A green lighton the desktop charger lets
you know the battery is fully charged.
Warning:
Using the wrong
battery charger could
cause damage to
your phone and void
the warranty.
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It generally takes about threehours to fully
recharge a completely rundown battery . With
the Sanyo approved Lilon battery , it is okay to
recharge the battery before it becomes
completely run down.
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Tip:
You can shift the way
of entering letters to
upper/lower case by
pressing . It will
change as following
circulating order;
Word– One-
character-shifted.
WORD– Caps Lock.
word– Unshifted.
Entering Information Using Keypad
Entering Text Using T9 Mode
T9 mode uses an intelligent software
protocol that allows you to enter text with
fewer key presses than the multi-tap method.
Type the entire word by pressing each
corresponding key only once for each letter of
the word. T9 determines the word by
matching the keys you pressed with words in
an internal database and displays the
matching word that is used most often.
1. In a text entry field, use your Navigation
key to highlight current selected mode
(, or
Mode > NUMBER
2. Press .
3. Highlight .
4. Press .
5. T ype the entire word, but press each key
T9 Word
Mode > AlphabetMode > T9 Word
).
only once per letter .
For example, to type the word “Hello”, press
the keys
(in that order). As you type, T9 matches your
key presses with words from its database.
Different words may appear as you type
because each key you press changes the
word possibility . The word you want may
appear only after you press all of the
necessary keys.
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Press to display alternate word
choices. Short words are more likely to
share the same key sequences. Cycle
through all the choices for a key sequence
by pressing .
Press to accept the word displayed
and continue typing the next word.
Press to correct the last letter you
entered. To clear the whole characters or
the reversed text (selected status), hold
down for about two seconds.
Adding Words to T9 Database
Each word you type in Alphabet mode is
automatically added to your T9 database. If
the word you want isn’t one of the T9
alternate choices, it’s quick and easy to add it.
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1. Switch to Alphabet mode (use Navigation
key to highlight , and
press . Then highlight ,
Mode > T9 Word
Alphabet
and press .)
2. Type the word using the multi-tap method.
3. Switch back to T9 (highlight
Mode > Alphabet
highlight and press .)
Press to display the new word if other
T9 Word
and press , then
words share the same key sequence.
The word is saved automatically and will
appear as a word choice in T9 the next time
you use it.
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Tip:
Press to change:
Alphabet– One-
character-shifted.
ALPHABET– Caps
Lock.
alphabet– Unshifted.
Tip:
For entering numbers,
press and hold the
corresponding key.
Or press and hold
for the shortcut
to the Number mode.
Using Smart Punctuation
“Smart punctuation” is available using
in T9 mode. It’s a quick and easy way
to type e-mail domains, possessive forms
and contractions. When you press , T9
displays a period.
However , as you continue to type, T9
determines the appropriate mark based on
your word database.
For example, to type “It’s easy.”
Press
.
Entering Text Using Alphabet Mode
1. In a text entry field, highlight current
selected mode (e.g. ).
2. Press .
3. Highlight .
4. Press .
5. Press a key several times until the desired
Alphabet
Mode > T9 Word
letter appears.
Letters scroll in the following order:
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For example, to enter the letter “J”, press
key once in rapid succession. To enter
the letter “Z”, press the key four times.
After two seconds, the cursor will
automatically advance to the next space
once a character has been entered.
To expedite the process, use your
Navigation key (right) to move the cursor
forward and enter any character .
Press to correct the last letter you
entered. T o clear the whole name, hold
down for about one second.
Entering Special Characters Using
Symbol Mode
1. In a text entry field, highlight current
selected mode (e.g. ).
2. Press .
3. Highlight .
4. Press .
5. Find the character you want and press the
SYMBOL
Mode > T9 Word
corresponding key (1 ~ 9) with each
symbol.
Tip:
For the Shortcut to the
Symbol mode from the
other entering mode,
press and hold .
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You can select characters from the four lists
as shown below .
To see the other list:
Tip:
One symbol input also
reverts the mode
automatically.
1. Highlight .
2. Press .
Next Page
OR
1. Press or of the Navigation key .
To return to the previous mode:
1. Highlight .
2. Press .
Previous Mode
OR
1. Pressing .
Entering Text Using Number Mode
Number mode allows you to enter numbers.
To change to Number mode in a text entry field:
1. Highlight current selected mode
(e.g. ).
Mode > T9 Word
2. Press .
3. Highlight .
4. Press .
NUMBER
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