All this is designed to make your life easier and worry free. We know you’re eager to start using your phone right away, and the three sections of this guide are designed to help you do just that. Getting Started.
Getting Advanced Phone and Service Information This guide covers your phone’s basic features and services. To learn how to use all the advanced features of your phone and service, visit account management page with your Sprint PCS Phone Number and password. There, under the “My Phone & Plan”...
Getting Started Activating and Using Your Sprint PCS Service...
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•Your Social Security number •Your driver’s license number •Your Electronic Serial Number (also known as ESN; refer to step 4 on page 4 to locate the number) •The city and state where your phone will primarily be used •A pen Setting up your service —...
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Sprint Customer Service. Your default account password is the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the account owner (if someone else pays for your Sprint PCS Service), you can get a sub- www.sprintpcs.com account password at My Account Password is: _________________________ You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up...
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If you have a Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can set up a Sprint PCS Vision Password. This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of premium content and to protect personal information on multi-phone accounts. My Sprint PCS Vision Password is: ___________________...
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Sprint PCS Clear Pay Check this box if you are on the Sprint PCS Clear Program. If you are not on the Sprint PCS Clear Pay Program, skip ahead to step 6 on page 7. Follow these easy steps to continue enjoying your new Sprint PCS Service: •Keep track of your minutes...
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12 hours). Note: Until you speak with a specialist, you will be given the option to speak with a Sprint PCS Clear Pay Program Specialist each time your service has been turned off. Once you speak with a specialist, you will thereafter automatically be connected to our automated payment process.
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Sprint PCS Vision User Name Sprint PCS Phone Number Sprint PCS Vision User Name Your user name (for example, also your email address for Sprint PCS Mail. It is automatically assigned to you when you sign up for Sprint PCS Vision. name@sprintpcs.com...
•Manage it online – visit www.sprintpcs.com Once you sign on, you can: View the details of your Sprint PCS Service Plan Find out how many minutes you have used and how many minutes are remaining in your plan View your current and previous three months...
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•Use your Sprint PCS Phone – press Once connected, you can: Access a summary of your service plan Find out the number of minutes remaining in your plan for the current invoice cycle Access information about your most recent invoice...
Volume Key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options.
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Sprint PCS Vision session. END Key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input.
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Speaker Key: Press and hold to launch Voice Signal. Press once to display the recent call log. If the flip is closed, press and hold to disable/enable the key guard.
Viewing the Display Screen This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your main LCD screen. displays 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.
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URL message is in the inbox. indicates there is a read URL message in the inbox. indicates there is an urgent unread URL message in the inbox.(Icon is orange indicates that there is a read urgent URL message in the inbox.(Icon is orange)
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1-8 or that 1-Beep is selected. indicates that the ringer is turned Off.
Press . (The phone will display “Entering Sprint Service Area” then it will automatically enter standby mode — the phone’s idle state. At this point, you’re ready to begin making and receiving calls.) Turning Your Phone Off Press for a few seconds until the ending animation starts.
Using the Battery and Charger Installing and Removing the Battery To install, insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone and gently press down until the latch snaps into place. To remove, make sure the power is off. Press the battery release latch up and remove the battery from the phone at a 45-degree angle.
Charging the Battery Note: It is vital that you use only the Sprint-approved Travel Charger specifically designed for your phone. Use of unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and invalidate your warranty. To use the travel charger: Insert the end of the travel charger connector into the power interface connector.
Press When you’re finished, close the flip or press Answering Calls Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) When your phone rings or vibrates, answer the call by pressing also answer a call by opening the flip or by pressing any key.)
Contact entry or when using the phone’s messaging features). They are: T9 (English) - Allows you to enter text using a predictive text entering system that reduces the amount of keys that need to be pressed while entering a word.
Your phone is dual band/tri mode, which means you can make and receive calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and you can also roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented roaming agreements with other carriers. To learn more...
Call Guard Call Guard reminds you when you are making or receiving a roaming call and requires you to take additional steps before placing or answering roaming calls. These additional steps are not required when you make or receive calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, or if your Sprint PCS Service Plan includes roaming.
From standby mode, enter a phone number and press Note: The Add New Entry screen does not display for the first entry saved into the contacts. Skip to step 3 if you are entering the first number in the contacts. Highlight Add New Entry and press Note:...
Finding Phone Numbers This feature allows you to search for phone numbers saved in your contacts by entering the last four digits of the phone number. When searching, you must enter the digits in sequential order starting from the last number.
Changing Your Phone’s Settings You can customize many of your phone’s functions, from display and sounds to messaging and security, through the Settings menu. Below are just a few examples of how to navigate and use the Settings menu. Airplane Mode When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
Press Select Sprint PCS or Custom and press If you selected Custom, press and hold the name and then enter a new name using the keypad. When finished, press Sprint PCS, “Sprint PCS” will be the greeting.) Adjusting the Ringer and Key Beep Volume for Menu.
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service From Sprint A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone), is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone.
Sending and Receiving Messages Setting Up Your Voicemail Press and hold Follow the system prompts to create your pass code and record your greeting. Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages Press and hold Accessing Your Voicemail From Another Phone Dial your Sprint PCS Phone Number.
Sprint PCS Service Features Call Waiting To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: The screen displays the incoming call and a tone is heard. Press existing call on hold. To switch between callers, press When you’re finished, press...
When you’re connected to the second caller, press once more to begin your three-way call. If one of the people you called hangs up, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all three callers will be disconnected.
Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can call a number just by saying a name. Getting started with Sprint PCS Voice Command Press activate the service, and set up your account right from your Sprint PCS Phone. (There is a monthly charge for Sprint PCS Voice Command.)
Sprint PCS Vision Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision To access detailed instructions on using Sprint PCS Vision www.sprintpcs.com/manage services, visit your phone’s complete User’s Guide. To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: for Menu. Press Highlight Web and press launch and display the Sprint PCS Vision Home page.)
Sprint PCS Vision Services With Sprint PCS Vision, you will have access to applications that let you stay in touch with family and friends, have fun, stay informed on the go, and make your phone unique. Features such as Web access, graphically-enriched games,...
Accessing Sprint PCS Vision Services Sprint PCS Vision User Name Your user name (for example, your email address for Sprint PCS Mail. It is automatically assigned to you when you sign up for Sprint PCS Service. To find your user name: for Menu. Press...
Connection is dormant. Your phone is connected, but no data is currently being transferred. Voice calls can be sent and received. Sprint PCS Vision Billing Information See your service plan for details on Sprint PCS Vision billing.
Enable: Lets you make or receive Ready Link calls any time your phone is not in use. Disable: Disables your phone’s Sprint PCS Ready Link service; you will not be able to make or receive Ready Link calls or access your Ready Link contacts list.
Changes made through your phone are automatically saved in your online directory. Your Company List/Company Groups. will be downloaded through the Sprint PCS Ready Link server, and can only be created and maintained by an authorized administrator. When the lists are empty, Company List/Company Groups.
Adding a New Group to Your Personal Group List From the Sprint PCS Ready Link List (see step 1 in “Adding a New Contact to Your Personal List”), press (Go to), highlight Personal Groups., and press Highlight New Group, and press Enter a Group Name and press for Next.
Redial entry at the top of your screen) and press Options. Highlight Copy to Contacts and press Note: Your Company Lists can only be set up and edited by an authorized administrator on the Sprint PCS Ready Link server. You cannot add or edit contacts/groups to your Company Lists.
Note: During a Ready Link call, the “floor” is the right to speak. When you see “Floor is open.,” the first person to press the Ready Link button can speak (while holding the button). Only the person who has the floor can speak.
Ready Link button, you will see “Floor is open.” on the display screen. Press and hold reply to the caller. (You will see “You have floor.” and hear a tone confirming that you may speak.) When the call is finished, press...
You may also be prompted to accept data and messaging charges. If you do not wish to be warned each time you send a message, press [ok] to uncheck the box. Press [left soft] to connect and send your message.
[ your handset in a convenient inbox. More than 30 minutes of messages can be stored and you can listen to any message at any time without dialing or waiting. Press...
Note: Contacts with both a mobile number and email address saved will appear in the list twice. You can send a message to a contact's email by selecting the entry with [email icon] or to the contact's mobile number by selecting the [mobile phone...
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This allows you to enter the last four or five digits of any phone number and then use the five or six digit prefix to dial the number. To set up Abbreviated dialing: Press...
Extended Battery provides up to 5.2 hours of continuous digital talk time (up to 2.7 hours in analog) or up to 4 days of continuous digital standby time (up to 26 hours in analog) with Sprint PCS Ready Link enabled, or up to 14 days continuous digital standby time with Sprint PCS Ready Link disabled.
Locking swivel clip is attached for ease of use. How to Order These and other accessories are available for purchase at your local Sprint Store. You can also call the Sprint PCS Accessory Hotline (1-800-974-2221) or visit www.sprintpcs.com . Next day delivery is offered in...
Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key.
Speak directly into the mouthpiece. Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery. If it’s inoperable, return it to a Sprint Store or call Sprint Customer Service for service.
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Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF) signals.
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Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls...
Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean. Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Notice This phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated.
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process.
The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future.
(a) provide your written or electronic signature; (b) accept through an oral or electronic statement; (c) attempt to or in any way use any of the Services; (d) pay for any Services; or (e) open any materials or package that says you are accepting when you open it.
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Certain service, promotional or product offers may require that you agree to or extend a Term Service Plan. As discussed below, we may charge you an Early Termination Fee if you deactivate a Term Service Plan before the end of the term.
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In certain instances, you may transfer your number from another carrier to us, or from us to another carrier.
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Sprint PCS Vision Charges. Vision usage is measured in bytes, not in minutes. Bytes are rounded up to kilobytes. Usage rounding occurs at the top of each clock hour while in a session and at the end of each...
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Services. Depending on your Services, usage may be charged against an allowance or on a fixed price per kilobyte. Usage charges may be rounded up to the next cent at monthly or other intervals. In certain instances, you may not know that your session has not ended.
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Past due amounts accrue late charges by the due date on the invoice. charges until paid at the rate of 5% per month or at the highest rate allowed by law and may result in immediate suspension of your account.
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75 days after account termination. If the funds are returned to us, you may claim these funds for one year from the date of return. Any money held during this one-year period will not accrue interest for your benefit and are subject to a servicing fee charged against the balance.
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Indicators of messages on your device, including mailbox icons, may not always provide an up to date indication of new messages and you may at times need to manually reset or clear your mailbox indicator. Legitimate messages may be interrupted by software aimed at prevention of SPAM or similar messages.
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(e) interruption or failure in accessing or attempting to access emergency services from your phone, including through 911, E911 or otherwise; or (f) events due to factors beyond our control, including acts of God (including, without limitation, weather-related phenomena, fire or earthquake), war, riot, strike, or orders of In the event we are found to be responsible to you governmental authority.
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We agree to act in good faith in selecting an arbitrator. The arbitration will be conducted by and under the then-applicable rules of JAMS or NAF, wherever the arbitration is filed or, if the arbitrator is chosen by mutual agreement of the parties, the then-applicable rules of JAMS will apply unless the parties agree otherwise.
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Miscellaneous. You may notify us by calling us at 1-888-211-4PCS, or use that number to get our current address for written notice. We may send you notice to your last known address in our invoicing records, or by calling leaving you a voice message on your wireless device or home phone.
("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG's Phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing for the following specified period of time after that date:...
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(i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
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Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days, whichever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any...
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IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING...
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ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT.