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The Clear Alternative to Cellular
Sprint PCS Phone
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SCH-1500
Manufactured by Samsung
User Guide
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  • Page 1 The Clear Alternative to Cellular Sprint PCS Phone SCH-1500 Manufactured by Samsung User Guide Please read this manual before operating the phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Sprint PCS Phone™, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the Phone System), is the sole and exclusive property of Samsung or Sprint PCS. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions...
  • Page 3 Welcome to Sprint PCS Sprint PCS built the only all-digital, nationwide network from the ground up, for a new level of clarity. We’ve built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone company: clear sound, private conversations and time-saving features.
  • Page 4 First Things First Read this before you do anything else: Determine if your phone is pre-activated: If you received your Sprint PCS Phone purchased it at a Sprint PCS Center, your phone should already be activated and simply needs to be unlocked. See “How to Unlock Your Phone.”...
  • Page 5 What you should have handy: • Your new Sprint PCS Phone • The original packaging for your new phone • Your billing address • 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 During this call, a Sprint PCS Customer Care Advocate will collect your information and help you select your Sprint PCS...
  • Page 6 How to unlock your phone: If you received your Sprint PCS Phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint PCS Center, your phone is already activated. Just enter your four-digit lock code, and you’ll be ready to begin making calls. If you can’t recall your lock code, try the last four digits of either your Sprint PCS Phone number, Social Security number or Tax ID number.
  • Page 7 How to get help: If you need help with these steps or anything else regarding your new Sprint PCS Phone , please call Sprint PCS Customer Care at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). (In Southern California, call 1-800-455-4551. ) You can also press on your activated Sprint PCS Phone.
  • Page 8 Introduction To Your Sprint PCS Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Phone Using the latest digital technology, your Sprint PCS Phone operates in a similar manner to other wireless phones, while providing superior resonance and tone quality. The following options make your Sprint PCS Phone both fun and easy to use: •...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Getting Started 1 Your Sprint PCS Phone Box 2 Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone™ 3 Screen Display 4 Key Functions 5 Status / Alert Indicators 6 Battery Installation, Charging and Care 8 Installing the Battery 8 Dual-Slot Desktop Charger 8 Charging the Battery 9 Battery Charge Indicator 9...
  • Page 10 Table Of Contents Calling Options (continued) Minute Beep 28 Mute Microphone 28 Incoming Call Notification 29 Answering a Call 29 Ringer / Alert Options 30 Ring Volume Setting 30 Key Volume Setting 31 Ring Type Setting 31 Message Alert Setting 32 Roam Ring Setting 32 Tone Length Setting 33 Ring Tone Mute 33...
  • Page 11 Table Of Contents Message Services and Voicemail 43 Overview of Message Services and Voicemail 44 Message Management 45 Reviewing Messages 45 Setting Up Your Voicemail Box 46 Reviewing Voicemail Messages 46 One-touch Voicemail Access 46 Reviewing Numeric Page and Text Messages 47 Erasing Messages 48 Advanced Features 49 Pause Dialing 50...
  • Page 12 Table Of Contents Accessories 64 Batteries 65 Dual-Slot Desktop Charger 65 Cigarette Lighter Adapter 65 Travel Charger 66 Hands-Free Car Kit 66 Leather Case 66 Hand Strap 67 Charging Times with Accessories 67 Appendix 68 Troubleshooting 69 Maximizing Call Quality 69 Caring for the Antenna 69 Common Questions 69 Safety Considerations 72...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Your Sprint PCS Phone Box Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone™ Screen Display Battery Installation, Charging and Care Basic Operations of Your Sprint PCS Phone™ Display Options Service Mode Selection Menu Organization...

  • Page 14: Your Sprint Pcs Phone Box

    Getting Started Your Sprint PCS Phone Box Your Sprint PCS Phone Box contains the following items: • Sprint PCS Phone • Standard LiIon Battery • Dual-Slot Desktop Charger • User Guide • Quick Reference Card with Hand Strap...

  • Page 15: Description Of Your Sprint Pcs Phone

    Getting Started Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone™ Function keys and other controls activate the features of your Sprint PCS Phone function keys, controls and indicators: 1) LED Indicator (Calls, Messages, Power On) 2) LCD Screen 3) Volume Buttons 4) Talk Key 5) Scroll Keys 6) Voice Dialing Key .

  • Page 16: Screen Display

    Getting Started Screen Display Your Sprint PCS Phone features a dot matrix LCD screen with four text lines and one icon line. The icon line displays active options and selected menu items. During conversation, the screen displays the call timer and the name and number of the other party, if available.

  • Page 17: Key Functions

    Getting Started Table 1: Key Functions Press TALK to: • place and answer calls, • initiate Three-Way Calling, • answer a Call Waiting call. Press TALK twice quickly to redial the last outgoing number. Press VOICE DIALING to initiate Voice Dialing. (Voice Activated Dialing is only available in Sprint PCS Service Areas and on other PCS digital networks where Sprint PCS has implemented agreements.)

  • Page 18: Status / Alert Indicators

    Getting Started Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators Signal Strength Indicates current signal strength No Service Indicates that the phone is outside a service area and cannot send or receive calls, or the phone is in Power Save mode In Use Displays when the phone is in use Roaming Displays when the phone is outside the...
  • Page 19 Getting Started Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators (Continued) The following status / alert indicators are text indicators and do not include an associated icon display: Locked Text display indicates Lock mode Ringer Off or Vibrate Text display indicates ringer status Greeting A personal greeting of up to 12 characters displays in Standby mode, when set...

  • Page 20: Battery Installation, Charging And Care

    Getting Started Battery Installation, Charging and Care Your Sprint PCS Phone charged, rechargeable battery so that you can use the phone immediately after it is activated. Installing the Battery To attach the battery to your Sprint PCS Phone: 1. Hold the battery so that the metal contacts on the base of the battery line up with the metal contacts on the base of the phone.

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    Leaving the battery in the charger once it is fully charged does not harm the battery. Note: Use only the Samsung-approved Dual-Slot Desktop Charger with your Sprint PCS Phone. Using the wrong charger could damage the battery.

  • Page 22: Caring For The Battery

    Getting Started Caring for the Battery Use only Samsung-approved batteries with Samsung- approved dual-slot desktop and travel chargers. These chargers maximize battery life and performance. Using other batteries or chargers may invalidate your warranty and may damage the battery. For proper battery care, please follow these guidelines: •...

  • Page 23: Battery Disposal And Recycling

    • Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions specified in this user guide. • Return unwanted Samsung Lithium Ion batteries to your nearest Samsung Service Center. (Call toll free 1-888-987-HELP (4357) in the U.S.)

  • Page 24: Basic Operations Of Your Sprint Pcs Phone

    Getting Started Basic Operations of Your Sprint PCS Phone Power On / Off Menu Scrolling Press Make Calls Enter number, and then press Voice Dialing Press Correct Mistakes Press Redial Call Speed Dialing Enter the memory location, and then End Call Press Answer Call Save Numbers Enter phone number, press Outgoing Call Press...

  • Page 25: Turning On Your Sprint Pcs Phone

    Getting Started Turning on Your Sprint PCS Phone To power on your phone, press and hold flashes, and an alert sounds. The display updates to reflect the following conditions: • When the system locates service, the banner displays, along with the time and date. You can now place and receive calls.

  • Page 26: Display Options

    Getting Started Display Options Your Sprint PCS Phone Backlight Control When the phone is attached to the Hands-Free Car Kit, the backlight remains on (when the phone is on). When KeyGuard is active, the backlight remains off. At other times, you can select backlight options.
  • Page 27 Getting Started Personal Greeting You can create and display a 12-character personal greeting that displays in Standby mode. To create a personal greeting: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Display. 3. Press for Greeting. 4. Enter your personal greeting by pressing the alphanumeric keys on the keypad.

  • Page 28: Service Mode Selection

    Getting Started Service Mode Selection You can operate your Sprint PCS Phone different service modes: • Automatic: The phone will search for Digital service first. If Digital service is not available, it will search for Analog service automatically. •Sprint PCS Service is limited to Sprint PCS service, and Digital and Analog roaming are not allowed.

  • Page 29: Menu Organization

    Getting Started Menu Organization Your Sprint PCS Phone™ includes both a Main Menu and an In Use Menu. Main Menu The Main Menu in Standby mode contains 10 primary options, most of which contain sub-menus with context- specific options. (See “Table 5: Main Menu Structure” on page 18.) In Use Menu The In Use Menu options are available in Conversation mode:...

  • Page 30: Main Menu Structure

    1. AnyKey Ans 2. ToneLength 9. Voice Dial 1. Record 2. Review 3. Erase All 0. KeyGuard ™ SCH-1500 Standby Menu Menu Level 2 1. Last Call 2. Total 3. EraseTotal 1. by Name 2. by Digits 3. by Mem # 1.

  • Page 31: Calling Options

    Calling Options Calling Options Overview of Calling Options Character Entry Placing / Ending Calls Roaming With Your Sprint PCS Phone™ Ringer / Alert Options Any Key Answer Tracking Calls Through Call Logs...

  • Page 32: Overview Of Calling Options

    Calling Options Overview of Calling Options Your Sprint PCS Phone™ provides a variety of calling options. For detailed information on each of the following calling options, see the related section in this manual: • Enter the phone number by pressing the appropriate digit keys, and then press •...

  • Page 33: Alpha Entry

    Calling Options Alpha Entry To enter letters when saving a name in the Internal Phone Book or when entering a personal greeting: 1. Press the associated alphanumeric key to enter a letter. 2. To select the desired character, repeatedly press an alphanumeric key to cycle through the letters and the number associated with that key.

  • Page 34: Punctuation Entry

    Calling Options Punctuation Entry To enter punctuation marks when entering a name in the Phone Book or a personal greeting: 1. Press repeatedly to scan punctuation options: • Period ( . ) • Apostrophe ( ’ ) • Comma ( , ) •...

  • Page 35: Roaming With Your Sprint Pcs Phone

    Calling Options Roaming With Your Sprint PCS Phone™ Where You Can Use Your Phone Your Sprint PCS Phone™ is Dual-Band, which means you can use it to make and receive calls in many places. • In any city where Sprint PCS provides service. •...

  • Page 36: Calling Experience

    Calling Options Note - Always dial using 10 digits (area code + number) when calling from outside your Sprint PCS Home Service Area. Calling Experience When you use your phone on other PCS CDMA networks, your calling experience and call quality will be quite similar to what you experience when making calls from within the Sprint PCS Network.
  • Page 37 Calling Options If you’re on your phone and leave a Sprint PCS Service Area, your call will be dropped. When reentering a Sprint PCS Service Area while on a roaming call, turn your phone off and on again to acquire Sprint PCS Service. If you need customer service while using your phone outside the Sprint PCS Network, dial 1-888-211-4PCS for Sprint PCS Customer Care.

  • Page 38: Automatic Hyphenation

    Calling Options Automatic Hyphenation Automatic Hyphenation follows the North American Numbering Plan, which hyphenates numbers as follows: • 800-555-1234 Digits following a Pause are not hyphenated. (See “Pause Dialing” on page 50.) Correcting a Misdialed Number To correct a misdialed digit or number: •...

  • Page 39: Missed Call Alert

    Calling Options Missed Call Alert Your phone keeps a list of calls that you do not answer when the phone is on and service is available. The phone indicates a missed call by displaying a text notification on the screen. Additionally, if caller information is available, then an Incoming Call Log entry marked “MISSED”...

  • Page 40: Minute Beep

    Calling Options Minute Beep You can set the Minute Beep option to sound an alert 10 seconds before each elapsed minute to remind you of the length of the current call. To turn Minute Beep on and off: 1. Press to display the Main Menu in Standby mode before placing the call.

  • Page 41: Incoming Call Notification

    Calling Options Incoming Call Notification Your Sprint PCS Phone in the following ways: • The backlight illuminates. • The red LED on the top of the handset flashes. • The ringer sounds (unless set to Vibrate or Off). Incoming call notification continues until one of the following events occurs: •...

  • Page 42: Ringer / Alert Options

    Calling Options Ringer / Alert Options Your Sprint PCS Phone options in the Sounds menu. To set ringer / alert options: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press the corresponding digit key to select the desired option: •...

  • Page 43: Key Volume Setting

    Calling Options Key Volume Setting The key volume sounds in response to digit keypresses. To set key volume: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Key Volume. 4. Press the scroll keys to scan volume options: Volume levels 1 - 6 and Off.

  • Page 44: Message Alert Setting

    Calling Options Message Alert Setting The Message Alert option lets you select a unique ring type and volume for incoming messages. To set message ring type and volume: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press again for Message Alert.

  • Page 45: Tone Length Setting

    Calling Options Tone Length Setting The Tone Length setting lets you select short or long DTMF (Dual-tone Multi-frequency) tones. To set tone length: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for Tone Length. 4. Press the scroll keys to toggle between Short / Long. 5.

  • Page 46: Any Key Answer

    Calling Options Any Key Answer Activate Any Key Answer to answer incoming calls by pressing any key on the keypad, except To activate Any Key Answer: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for AnyKey Ans. 4.

  • Page 47: Tracking Calls Through Call Logs

    Calling Options Tracking Calls Through Call Logs Call Logs store up to ten incoming calls and ten outgoing calls. Each log stores the name and phone number (if available), as well as the time / date stamp. In case of duplicate entries in sequence, the system consolidates those entries and stores only the most recent call from the same phone number.

  • Page 48: Erasing Call Logs

    Calling Options Erasing Call Logs You can erase phone numbers stored in Call Logs. To erase Call Logs: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Call Logs. 3. Press for Erase Logs. 4. Press to confirm erasing the call logs, or press to cancel the operation.

  • Page 49: Internal Phone Book

    Internal Phone Book Internal Phone Book Overview of the Internal Phone Book Storing Phone Numbers / Names Viewing Stored Entries Dialing from the Internal Phone Book Editing Phone Book Entries Erasing Phone Book Entries...

  • Page 50: Overview Of The Internal Phone Book

    Internal Phone Book Overview of the Internal Phone Book The Internal Phone Book provides the following features: • 79 memory locations • Optional name entry • Confirmation option when erasing entries • Automatic scrolling to the next available location, with manual location selection option •...

  • Page 51: Storing Phone Numbers / Names

    Internal Phone Book Storing Phone Numbers / Names To store phone numbers / names: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press again for Store. The screen prompts for the phone number. (You can enter up to 32 digits.) 4.

  • Page 52: Viewing Stored Entries

    Internal Phone Book Viewing Stored Entries Finding Entries By Location To find an entry by location: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Recall. Additional options display. 4. Press for By Memory #. The screen prompts for a location.

  • Page 53: Dialing From The Internal Phone Book

    Internal Phone Book Dialing from the Internal Phone Book Dialing By Memory Location Your Sprint PCS Phone entering the associated digit key(s) for the Phone Book memory location of the phone number you are calling. The following table outlines these dialing shortcuts: Table 6: Memory Dialing Shortcuts ACTIVITY One-Touch Dialing:...

  • Page 54: Editing Phone Book Entries

    Internal Phone Book Editing Phone Book Entries To edit a Phone Book entry: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Edit. 4. Press the scroll keys to scroll to the desired entry. 5.

  • Page 55: Message Services And Voicemail

    Message Services and Voicemail Message Services and Voicemail Overview of Message Services and Voicemail Message Management Setting Up Your Voicemail Box Reviewing Numeric Page and Text Messages Erasing Messages...

  • Page 56: Overview Of Message Services And Voicemail

    Message Services and Voicemail Overview of Message Services and Voicemail Your Sprint PCS Phone messages and numeric pages. When the phone receives a message, an alert sounds, and a text notification displays (“New Voicemail”, “New Text”, or “New Page”). “Urgent!” displays to signal an incoming urgent message.

  • Page 57: Message Management

    Message Services and Voicemail Message Management The phone displays the number of new messages in each category, and then places a diagonal line next to messages after you read them. An exclamation point next to a message indicates an urgent message. Reviewing Messages Your Sprint PCS Phone accepts incoming messages in both Standby and Conversation modes.

  • Page 58: Setting Up Your Voicemail Box

    Message Services and Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Box Setting up your voicemail box provides access to voicemail messages for review. To set up your voicemail box, contact Sprint PCS. Reviewing Voicemail Messages To review voicemail messages: 1. Press to display the Messages menu. 2.

  • Page 59: Reviewing Numeric Page And Text Messages

    Message Services and Voicemail Reviewing Numeric Pages and Text Messages To review numeric pages and text messages: 1. Press to display the Messages menu. The number of new messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu. 2. Press for Page, or press An indexed list of page or text messages displays.

  • Page 60: Erasing Messages

    Message Services and Voicemail Erasing Messages You can erase all stored messages. To erase messages: 1. Press to display the Messages menu. 2. Press for Delete All. The screen prompts for confirmation before erasing messages. 3. Press to erase the messages, or press cancel the operation.

  • Page 61: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Advanced Features Pause Dialing Security Options Call Restriction Options Resetting the Phone KeyGuard Emergency and Special Numbers...

  • Page 62: Pause Dialing

    Advanced Features Pause Dialing Pause Dialing lets you send numbers as DTMF (Dual-tone Multi-frequency) signals after placing a call. This feature is helpful when using electronic communications, such as sending bank account or credit card numbers over the phone. Entering and Storing Pauses Enter pauses by pressing You can store these numbers in the Phone Book just like any other number.

  • Page 63: Security Options

    Advanced Features Security Options Your Sprint PCS Phone including a user-programmable lock code, keypad lock and call restriction features. To access the Security menu in Standby mode, press digit lock code. Press the associated digit key to access one of the following Security options: 1.

  • Page 64: Lock Code Setting

    Advanced Features Lock Code Setting The default lock code for your Sprint PCS Phone generally 0000 or the last four digits of your phone number, depending on activation. You can enter a personal lock code, and then change the lock code as often as you like. To enter a new lock code: 1.

  • Page 65: Locking The Phone

    Advanced Features Locking the Phone You can select settings to lock the phone manually or automatically, or leave the phone unlocked. To lock the phone: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security. The Lock Code screen displays. 3.

  • Page 66: Call Restriction Options

    Advanced Features Call Restriction Options Restricting Calls Your Sprint PCS Phone Restriction options in the Security menu: • Phone Book: Restricts access to the Phone Book • Incoming Calls: Restricts the phone from receiving incoming calls • Outgoing Calls: Restricts the phone from placing outgoing calls other than the emergency numbers To restrict calls: 1.

  • Page 67: Resetting The Phone

    Advanced Features Resetting the Phone Resetting the phone returns all saved options to the default settings and erases all Phone Book entries. The phone provides security by requiring the lock code to reset the phone. When the Lock Code screen displays, enter the four- digit lock code, and then continue.

  • Page 68: Emergency And Special Numbers

    Advanced Features Emergency and Special Numbers Emergency numbers (911, *911, #911) and the Sprint PCS Customer Care number ( your Sprint PCS Phone option of storing three additional special numbers. You can place calls to emergency and special numbers when the phone is locked or when outgoing calls are restricted.

  • Page 69: Special Sprint Pcs Features

    Special Sprint PCS Features Special Sprint PCS Features Voice Dialing Call Waiting Call Forwarding Three-Way Calling Block Own Number...

  • Page 70: Voice Dialing

    “Recorded”. The screen then returns to the Voice Dialing menu. Note: For Voice Dialing in Hands-Free mode, refer to the SCH-1500 Hands-Free Car Kit Manual. features Art smARTspeak ® , the...
  • Page 71 Special Sprint PCS Features Voice Dialing Activation Voice Dialing is always active once you have trained the phone to accept Voice Dialing entries. To place Voice Dialing calls, press the Voice Dialing key, and then say the name into the phone after you hear the voice prompt. Placing a Call Using Voice Dialing To place a call using Voice Dialing: 1.
  • Page 72 Special Sprint PCS Features Reviewing Voice Dialing Entries To review Voice Dialing entries: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Voice Dial. 3. Press for Review. A list of entries displays. 4. Press the digit key to select the desired entry, or press the scroll keys to scan entries.

  • Page 73: Call Waiting

    Special Sprint PCS Features Call Waiting Call Waiting lets you receive a second call during conversation. When a Call Waiting call comes in, the incoming call alert sounds, when set, and a text notification displays. Your Sprint PCS Phone Call Waiting feature on and off. Call Waiting is on by default. If you choose to have an undisturbed conversation, simply turn off the feature for the current call.

  • Page 74: Call Forwarding

    Special Sprint PCS Features Call Forwarding Your Sprint PCS Phone incoming calls to another phone number, even while your phone is off. Activating Call Forwarding does not affect outgoing calls made from this phone. Activating Call Forwarding To activate Call Forwarding: 1.

  • Page 75: Block Own Number

    Special Sprint PCS Features Block Own Number Your Sprint PCS Phone your phone number from the called party’s Caller ID display. Block Own Number Setting To activate Block Own Number temporarily: 1. Press 2. Enter the phone number, and then press To activate Block Own Number permanently: Press (In Southern California:...

  • Page 76: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Sprint PCS Phone Accessories...

  • Page 77: Batteries

    Accessories Sprint PCS Phone Accessories Batteries Two types of LiIon batteries are available for use with your Sprint PCS Phone •Standard Battery - BTL859S •Extended Battery - BTL1359L Figure 1: Standard and Extended Batteries Dual-Slot Desktop Charger The Dual-Slot Desktop Charger charges the battery at your home or office.

  • Page 78: Travel Charger

    Accessories Travel Charger The Travel Charger plugs into a wall outlet and enables you to charge a single battery at your home or office or while traveling. Figure 4: Travel Charger: TC59 Hands-Free Car Kit * The Hands-Free Car Kit provides safety, freedom and convenience in your vehicle.

  • Page 79: Hand Strap

    Accessories Charging Times with Accessories Dual-Slot Desktop Charger Travel Charger Hands-Free Car Kit Cigarette Lighter Adapter The accessories listed above are available for purchase at your local retail center or by calling the Sprint PCS Accessory Hotline at: 800-974-2221. Hand Strap The Hand Strap provides convenience and safety when carrying or using your phone.

  • Page 80: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting Common Questions Safety Considerations Glossary of Terms...

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting Maximizing Call Quality For optimum call quality with your Sprint PCS Phone please follow these guidelines: • Fully extend the antenna. While it may be possible to place calls with the antenna retracted, the phone operates best with the antenna fully extended. •...
  • Page 82 Appendix How far can I call on my Sprint PCS Phone You can place local or long-distance calls within the U.S. as long as you are initiating the call within the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network. Does the phone have to be on to receive a call? Yes.
  • Page 83 Appendix What costs will I have with my Sprint PCS Phone The costs depend on the Sprint PCS Service Plan you select. There is a monthly invoice, which includes a monthly access fee and per-minute airtime charge for use or talk time. (Prepaid plans do not have monthly invoices.) The cost of a monthly invoice varies depending on the service plan you select and the number of calls you make each month.

  • Page 84: Safety Considerations

    Appendix What do I do if my Sprint PCS Phone is lost or stolen? In addition to reporting the theft to local law enforcement, immediately contact Sprint PCS to avoid further call charges. (Call Sprint PCS Customer Care toll-free at 1-888-211-4PCS.) You will be responsible for charges made on your Sprint PCS Phone until you report the loss.

  • Page 85: Electronic Devices

    Appendix Electronic Devices Your wireless telephone is a radio transmitter and receiver. When the power is on, the phone receives and sends out RF energy. Most modern electronic equipment, such as equipment in hospitals and cars, contains an RF signal shield. RF energy may affect some inadequately shielded electronic equipment.

  • Page 86: Other Dangerous Areas

    If your phone is under warranty, call Sprint PCS Customer Care at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). (If you are a Southen California customer, please call 1-800-PCS-6699.) If you phone is out of warranty, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-HELP (4568). , or at...

  • Page 87: Glossary Of Terms

    Appendix Glossary of Terms Airtime - Actual time spent talking on the wireless phone. Most carriers bill customers based on how many minutes of airtime they use each month. Antenna - A device for transmitting or receiving signals. The size and shape of antennas is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signal they receive.
  • Page 88 Appendix Home Service Area - The geographic area in which the wireless phone is activated. This is used for invoicing purposes. Hook Flash - The action of clicking on the receiver of a landline phone. On your Sprint PCS Phone™, press TALK to achieve the same result.
  • Page 89 Appendix Vocoder - Voice Coder. A device used to convert speech into digital signals. Voicemail - A computerized answering service that answers a call, plays a greeting and records a message. Depending on the sophistication of the service, it can notify the subscriber, via a pager, of an incoming call or message.

  • Page 90: Index

    Index Accessories 64 Activating Service (Refer to Introduction) Advanced Features 49 Aircraft 73 Airtime (Reviewing) 36 Alerts Menu 33 Alpha Entry 21 Analog Indicator 6 Answering a Call 12, 29 Antenna 3 Antenna Care 69 Any Key Answer 34 Appendix 68 Automatic Hyphenation 26 Backlight Control 14 Basic Operations of Your PCS Phone 12...
  • Page 91 Index Call Waiting 61 Call Waiting Indicator 7 Character Entry 20 Charging the Battery 9 Charging Times with Accessories 67 Cigarette Lighter Adapter 65 Clear Key 3, 5 Common Questions 69 Compliance with Safety Standards 72 Conversation Mode 13 Correcting a Misdialed Number 12, 26 Dangerous Areas, Other 74 Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone 3 Dialing By Memory Location 41...
  • Page 92 Index Failed Call Alert 27 Failed Call Indicator 7 FCC Notice 74 Finding Entries By Location 40 Finding Entries by Name 40 Getting Started 1 Glossary of Terms 75 Greeting 7 Hand Strap 67 Hands-Free Car Kit 66 Incoming Call Indicator 7 Incoming Call Notification 29 Incoming Call (Review) 12 Installing the Battery 8...
  • Page 93 Index Main Menu Structure 18 Maintenance 74 Making Calls 12 Maximizing Call Quality 69 Memory Dialing Shortcuts 41 Menu Key 3, 5 Menu Navigation 17 Menu Organization 17 Menu Scrolling 12 Message Alert Setting 32 Message Indicators 6 Message Management 45 Message Services and Voice Mail 43 Messages (Erasing) 48 Messages Key 3, 5...
  • Page 94 Index Personal Greeting 15 Phone Book Overview 38 Phone Description 3 Phone Specifications 11 Placing a Call 22 Power On Light 3 Power On / Off 12 Power Save Mode 13 Prepend Dialing 26 Punctuation Entry 22 Redialing a Call 12 Resetting the Phone 55 Restricting Calls 54 Reviewing Airtime 36...
  • Page 95 Index Speed Dialing 12 Standard Battery 11 Standby Mode 13 Standby Time 11 Status / Alert Indicators 6, 7 Storing Emergency / Special Numbers 56 Storing Phone Numbers / Names 39 Storing Phone Numbers at Call End 39 Talk Key 3, 5 Talk Time 11 Text Message Indicator 6 Text Messages (Reviewing) 47...

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