Sanyo SCP-5000 User Manual
Sprint PCS
®
The clear alternative to cellular.
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without prior written approval. Sprint, Sprint PCS, Sprint Personal Communication Services,
Sprint PCS Phone, Sprint PCS Wireless Web and the diamond logo are trademarks of
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Table of Contents
Welcome to Sprint PCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1. Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service . . . . . .9
Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Setting Up your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting Up your Sprint PCS Voice Command
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Understanding this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2. Getting to Know your Sprint PCS PhoneTM . . .19
Parts Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Turning your Phone ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Entering Information Using Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
3. Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Understanding How Roaming Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Setting your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply (Call Guard) . . . . . . . .37
4. Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Correcting Dialing Mistakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Dialing from an Internal Phone Book Memory Location . . . . . . . . .43
Redialing Last Outgoing Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Using Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Displaying your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5. Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Changing Ringer/Key Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Silencing the Ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Selecting Ringer Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
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Setting Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Adjusting Volume During a Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Setting Melody Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Setting Tone Length or Start-up/Power-off Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
6. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Viewing the Call History List (Outgoing, Incoming and Missed) . . .52
Making a Call from the Call History List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Saving a Phone Number from the Call History List . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Adding Options to the Entry in the Call History List . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Erasing Individual Calls or All Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7. Using Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . .57
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Setting Up a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Forwarding your Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8. Managing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Setting Up Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Knowing When you Have Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Retrieving your Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Classifying Page/Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
9. Using your Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Saving New Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Adding Multiple Phone Numbers/E-mail/Web Addresses to an Existing Entry .75
Storing and Viewing Long Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Storing Short Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Finding and Retrieving Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Setting Incoming Ringer/Picture to the Phone Book Entry . . . . . . .79
Erasing a Stored Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Entering Secret Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Changing Stored Phone Numbers, E-mail and Web Addresses . . . . .81
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Storing Special Numbers in the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Using Different Dialing Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
10.Changing your Phone’s Display . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Changing the Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Changing your Standby Mode Display Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Setting Font Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Changing the Display Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Changing the Contrast Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Setting the Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Setting the Display for Incoming Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Setting the Display for the Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Setting Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Displaying the Version Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
11.Setting your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Locking the Side Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Locking your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Unlocking your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Changing your Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Restricting your Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Storing Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Erasing the Entire Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Resetting your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Resetting and Locking your Phone through SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Changing the Passcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
12.Personal Information Management . . . . . . . .103
Managing Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Checking My Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Managing Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Using Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Setting Up Screen Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
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Playing Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Using the Downloaded Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
13.Experiencing Sprint PCS Wireless WebSM . . . .127
The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Launching the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser Session . . . . . . . .130
Navigating the Sprint PCS Wireless Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Using Special Features within the Sprint PCS Wireless Web . . . . . .135
Setting up the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Accessing Sprint PCS Wireless Web Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
14.Learning the Settings on your
Sprint PCS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Working within the Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Defining the Menu Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
15.Selecting your Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Overview of Available Accessories for this Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
How to Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
16.Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines 165
Getting the Most Out of your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Safety Information: FCC RF Exposure Information . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCCNotice . . . . . . . .175
17.Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
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Basic Functions 7
Welcome to
Sprint PCS
S
print PCS built the only all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network from
the ground up for clearer calls, serving more than 300 major
metropolitan areas. We built our network to give you what we believe you
really want from a wireless phone: clear sound, private conversations and
time-saving features.
And Sprint Personal Communications Services
®
can do something even
more far -reaching – simplify your life. Our advanced technology is
designed to grow with your communications needs so that one day , you’ll
be able to rely entirely on your Sprint PCS Phone
TM
to stay connected.
This guide will introduce you to our technology and your new
Sprint PCS Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. Since
you’re probably anxious to start using your phone, we encourage you to
immediately flip to Section One – Getting Started With Sprint PCS
Service. This section provides all the information you need to quickly
activate your phone, set up your voicemail and much more. It also
contains information on how to contact Sprint PCS should you have
questions about service, want to purchase additional products or services,
or just check your account balance.
Thank you for choosing Sprint PCS.
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8 Basic Functions
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1
Getting Started with
Sprint PCS Service
In This Section
Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service
Setting Up your Voicemail
Setting Up your Sprint PCS Voice Command
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Getting Help
Understanding this User Guide
T
his section walks you through the step-by-step basics of setting up
service to your Sprint PCS PhoneTM,including activating or unlocking
your phone, selecting your Sprint PCS Service Plan, receiving your new
Sprint PCS Phone Number and setting up your voicemail.
Once you have completed this section, you’re ready to explore the
advanced features of your new phone.
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Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service 9
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10 Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service
Tip:
If you can’t recall your
lock code, try using the
last four digits of 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).
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.
Unlocking your Phone
Follow these steps to unlock your phone:
1. Press to turn the phone on.
2. When “Locked” is displayed on the Main
LCD, press (left soft key).
3. Enter your four -digit lock code. For security
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
TM
.
1. Fully charge your battery (see instructions
on page 26).
2. T urn on your Sprint PCS Phone.
3. Press to reach a
Sprint PCS Customer Care Advocate. Y ou
must be in a Sprint PCS Service Area when
making this call.
Shift
Unlock
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Note:
The activation process
varies in certain
Affiliate areas.
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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).
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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12 Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service
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 Phone is activated.
To set up voicemail, follow these steps:
1. From the Standby mode, 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 page 64.
Setting Up your Sprint PCS Voice
Command
SM
This feature lets you dial with your voice.
Introducing Sprint PCS Voice Command, a new
way to make calls and manage information.
To set up your Sprint PCS V oice Command
SM
,
follow these steps:
1. From the Standby mode, press and hold
(or press ).
2. Follow the system prompts. And you will
be given a Web page address, a user name,
and a passcode so you can create your
personalized address book for using
Sprint PCS Voice Command.
Shift
Shift
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Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service 13
Tip:
If you need to reach
Customer Care while
you are off the
Sprint PCS Network,
dial 1-888-211-4PCS
(4727).
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Getting Help
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 from your
activated Sprint PCS Phone while on the Sprint
PCS Nationwide Network.
To reach Sprint PCS Customer Care from the
main menu:
1. From the Standby mode, press to
display the main menu.
2. Highlight .
3. Press .
4. Highlight .
5. Press .
6. Highlight .
7. Press .
8. Press
or
Press to display the options,
highlight and press .
Call
Customer Care
Services
Phone Book
Shift
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14 Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service
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
1. From the Standby mode, press to
display the main menu.
2. Highlight .
3. Press .
4. Highlight .
5. Press .
6. Highlight .
7. Press .
8. Press
or
Press to display the options,
highlight and press .
Call
Dir Assist
Services
Phone Book
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Tip:
Prepaid Options Menu
is only available to
Sprint PCS customers
that have a Prepaid
account.
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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
1. From the Standby mode, press to
display the main menu.
2. Highlight .
3. Press .
4. Highlight .
5. Press .
6. Highlight .
7. Press .
8. Press
or
Press to display the options,
highlight and press .
Call
Prepaid
Services
Phone Book
Shift
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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
1. From the Standby mode, press to
display the main menu.
2. Highlight .
3. Press .
4. Highlight .
5. Press .
6. Highlight .
7. Press .
8. Press
or
Press to display the options,
highlight and press .
Receiving Automated Billing Information
For your convenience, your phone gives you
free access to billing information on your
Sprint PCS Account. This information
includes balance due, payment received,
billing cycle and the amount of minutes used
since your last billing cycle. Follow these
steps to access this information:
1. Press .
2. Follow the voice prompts to receive the
information you want.
OR
Shift
Call
Road Assist
Services
Phone Book
Space
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1. From the Standby mode, press to
display the main menu.
2. Highlight .
3. Press .
4. Highlight .
5. Press .
6. Highlight .
7. Press .
8. Press
or
Press to display the options,
highlight and press .
Sprint PCS Operator Services
Sprint PCS Operator Services can provide
assistance in placing collect calls or calls
billed to a local telephone calling card or a
third party .
1. From the Standby mode, press and hold
(or press ).
For more information or to see the latest in
products and services, visit our web site
www
.sprintpcs.com.
Call
Account Info.
Services
Phone Book
1
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18 Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service
Understanding this User Guide
This user guide introduces you to Sprint PCS
technology and all the features of your new
Sprint PCS Phone – through easy-to-follow
instructions.
Sectionsbreakdown categories of
information to progressively take you all
the way from learning the basics to using
the most advanced phone features.
Tipshighlight special shortcuts and
timely reminders to help you make the
most of your new phone.
The Indexhelps 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
TM
In This Section
Parts Name
Viewing the Display Screen
T urning your Phone ON and OFF
Using the Battery
Entering Information Using Keypad
Y
our Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that can simplify your
life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and
information that are important to you. We know that you ’re anxious to
start using it, so this section will give you a quick introduction to your
new phone. Easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through the
basics of the most common features of your phone.
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.
2
Getting to Know
your Phone
Getting to Know your Sprint PCS Phone 19
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Parts Name
1. Antenna
2. Headset
Jack
7. Earpiece
14. Microphone
11.
Navigation
key
10. Web
12. OK
13. TALK
9. Soft key
(left)
17. Soft key
(right)
16. CLR
(clear)
15. END/
POWER
18. Menu
5. LED
(green/red
light)
6.
Sub LCD
3. Memo
4. Volume
key
Sprint PCS
Mar 12, 01(Mon)
10:30pm
8. Main LCD
Email
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1. Antenna:The voice on the other end sounds clearest when the
antenna is all the way up.
2. Headset Jack:Insert the plug of the headset (must be
purchased separately) for hands-free listening.
3. Memo:Long press for Memo recording, and short press for Memo
playing when the clamshell is open. When receiving incoming
calls, long press for Screen Call start, and short press for ringer off.
4. Volume key: Lets you adjust the sound level during a call, or
ringer volume in Standby mode when the clamshell is open. Lets
you off the ringer when ringing. When you have more than two
Sub LCD messages, you can check them by scrolling.
5. LED (green/red light):The green LED blinks when you have
incoming calls. The red LED blinks when you have notification
(Messages, Voicemail, etc.).
6. Sub LCD:When the clamshell is closed, it ’s useful to see the
various status of the phone on this screen.
7. Earpiece:Lets you hear the caller’s voice and voice prompts.
8. Main LCD:Displays the main menus, features, mode, etc.
9. Soft Key (left):Lets you select the menu (option)
corresponding to the bottom left line on the Main LCD.
10.Web:Lets you launch the Browser.
11.Navigation Key: Lets you navigate quickly and easily through
the menu options. It takes a short cut to the menus by pressing
Message, Phone Book, Calendar and Settings.
12.OK: Lets you select menu options and receive a call.
13.TALK:Lets you place a call, receive a call, answer Call Waiting,
use Three-Way Calling and Voice-Activated Dialing.
14.Microphone: You should speak into this microphone.
15.END/POWER: Lets you disconnect a call and return to Standby
mode. Lets you mute ringer when receiving incoming calls. Or
turns the phone ON and OFF.
16.CLR (Clear): Allows you to clear characters from the screen, mute
ringer when receiving incoming calls or back up menu levels.
17.Soft Key (right): Lets you select the menu (option)
corresponding to the bottom right line on the Main LCD.
18.Menu: Lets you display the menus and options.
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Viewing the Display Screen
The following list identifies some of the more
common symbols you’ll see on your display
screen.
Main LCD
shows your current signal strength.
The more lines you have, the stronger
your signal.
means your phone cannot find a signal.
(flashing) tells you a call is in progress.
indicates the phone is roaming on
another service provider’s network.
If this icon is not displayed, you are on the
digital Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.
indicates you have new messages
(Voice, Page T ext or Web Alert) waiting.
indicates the phone is roaming on an
analog cellular network.
shows the level of your battery charge.
The more black you see, the more power
you have left. (While charging: )
indicates you have menus to scroll
(in four directions).
indicates the vibrate feature is set to ON.
indicates you have new voice memos
waiting.
indicates the Screen Call Auto setting
is ON.
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Sub LCD
shows your current signal strength.
The more lines you have, the stronger
your signal.
Local time (e.g. )- “a” indicates
“am” and “p” indicates “pm”.
indicates you have new messages
(Voice, Page T ext or Web Alert) waiting.
indicates you have new voice memos
waiting.
indicates the ringer volume setting is
“High + Vibrate”
indicates the ringer volume setting is Off.
indicates the vibrate feature is set to ON.
shows the level of your battery charge.
The more black you see, the more power
you have left. (While charging: )
Managing Sub LCD
The Sub LCD display illuminates indicating
to the user that there are incoming calls,
new messages, Call Alarm, etc.
If the caller’s number matches the Phone
Book entry’s number, the orange
backlight turns on. (Other case: green
backlight turns on.)
You can notice that you have a missed
call, new message, Calendar Alarm, etc.
because the Sub LCD indication remains.
The newest event is indicated, but you can
scroll and check old ones by using the side
volume key / .
All the Sub LCD indications are deleted
when you open the clamshell.
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Soft Keys
You can select the menus or options, which
are described at the bottom line of the
Main LCD, by pressing the corresponding
soft key (left/right). In this User
Manual, the explanation for selecting such
menus/options is as shown below:
Press .
(It means, “Press the soft key
(left/right) corresponding to ”.)
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Tip:
The Power Save
feature helps to
conserve your battery
power while outside a
Sprint PCS Service
Area.
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T urning your Phone ON and OFF
Turning your Phone ON:
1. Fully extend the antenna to receive the best
reception.
2. Press for approximately one second.
Once your phone is ON, the red LED 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).
Turning your Phone OFF:
Follow these steps:
1. Press for approximately 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 .
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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 into the space beneath
the antenna 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 on 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. (A series of alert tones will sound just
before the phone turns itself off.)
For a quick check of your phone’s battery
level, glance at the battery charge indicator
located on your phone’s (Main or Sub)
display screen.
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Warning:
Using the wrong
battery charger could
cause damage to
your phone and void
the warranty.
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If the battery charge gets too low , the phone
will beep and the blank battery icon (Main:
-black, Sub: ) appears. When the
remaining talk time is not enough, the Main
LCD battery icon turns in red. The warnin g
message also appears on your screen
prompting you to recharge your battery .
Always use the approved manufacturer approved
Desktop Charger , Travel Charger or
Cigarette
Lighter Adapter to charge your battery .
Using the Travel Charger
When you’re ready to charge your battery , it is
vital that you use only Sanyo-approved
chargers. T o use your Travel Charger:
1.
Plug the Travel Charger into a wall outlet.
2. Plug the other end of the Travel Charger
into the bottom of your phone, with the
battery installed.
Charging when your phone is turned on:
The battery icon appears on the
display while charging. When charging is
complete, the battery icon turns to .
Charging when your phone is turned off:
The battery icon appears, and the
message (Main: “BA TTERY CHARGING
–Power Off”, Sub: “Power Off”) is shown
on the display while charging. When the
battery is completely discharged, you may
wait for several minutes until the message
is shown on the display . When charging is
complete, the battery icon turns to ,
and the Main LCD message changes to
“CHARGING COMPLETE-Power Off”.
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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 (e.g. for entering a
folder name on page 68 and an event
description on page 106, etc.), press
(right soft key) to display the
“Input Mode” menu.
2. Highlight .
3. Press .
4. Type the entire word, but press each key
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.
T9 Word
Mode
Tip:
You can shift the
process of entering
letters to upper/lower
case by pressing
. It will change
as follows:
T9e– One-character-
shifted
T9E– Caps Lock
t9e– Unshifted
The current selecting
mode is shown at the
bottom center of the
display.
Shift
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