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Introduction This Phone User Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS® Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Using Your Phone Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.
Want to keep track of your minutes? It’s easy to check right from your phone! Dial You’ll hear a summary of your service plan minutes and the minutes remaining in your current billing cycle, along with your phone’s individual usage if you’re on a shared plan.
Your Phone’s Menu The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about navigating through the menus, please see “Navigating Through Phone Menus” on page 27. CALL HISTORY 1: O UTGOING ALLS 2: I NCOMING ALLS 3: M ISSED ALLS 4: R...
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2: P ICTURE 1: Inbox 2: Send Message 3: T ESSAGING 1: Inbox 2: Outbox 3: Sent Folder 4: Drafts Folder 5: Preset Messages 6: Send Message 4: IM & E MAIL 1: PCS Mail 2: AOL 3: MSN 4: Yahoo! 5: Earthlink 6: Other 5: V...
MY CONTENT 1: G AMES 1: Get New 2: My Content Manager 2: R INGERS 1: Get New 2: My Content Manager 3: S CREEN AVERS 1: Get New 2: My Content Manager 4: A PPLICATIONS 1: Get New 2: My Content Manager 5: IM &...
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TOOLS 1: A LARM LOCK 1: Alarm 1 2: Alarm 2 3: Alarm 3 4: Alarm 4 5: Alarm 5 2: C ALENDAR 3: V OICE ECORDS 4: C ALCULATOR 5: W ORLD LOCK SETTINGS 1: S OUNDS 1: Ringer Type 1: Voice Calls 2: Messaging 3: Calendar...
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6: Time and Date 7: Incoming Calls 1: Call with ID 2: Call without ID 3: K UARD 4: P OWER ISION 1: Power Vision 2: Net Guard 3: Update Vision Profile 5: R OAMING 1: Set Mode 2: Call Guard 3: Data Roam Guard 6: L OCATION...
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8: Auto Answer 9: Voice Guide 1: Main Menu 2: Settings 3: Contacts 4: Digits 10:Text Input 1: Personal Dictionary 2: Word Completion 3: Auto Space 9: P HONE 1: My Phone # 2: Icon Glossary 3: Version 4: Advanced 5: Update Phone SW...
S e c t i o n 1 A Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Setting Up Your Voicemail Sprint PCS Account Passwords Getting Help Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your wireless service.
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Determining If Your Phone Is Already Activated If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail, it probably has been activated; all you need to do is unlock it. If your phone is not activated, please call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
Setting Up Your Voicemail Unanswered phone calls are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you may want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: From standby mode, press and hold Follow the system prompts to:...
Sprint PCS Account Passwords As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Getting Help Visit www.sprint.com You can go online to: Access your account information. Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint PCS service plan). View and pay your bill. Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS online billing and automatic payment. Purchase accessories.
To access automated invoicing information: Press Note: This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas. Sprint 411 You have access to a variety of services and information through Sprint 411, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or show times; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information.
S e c t i o n 2 A Phone Basics In This Section Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Phone Accessories Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Navigating Through Phone Menus Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text...
Key Functions Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. Volume Keys allow you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. You can use the Volume keys to scroll up or down the different menu options.
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menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input. When you receive an incoming call, press to enter silent mode and mute the ringer. Back deletes characters from the display in text entry mode. When in a menu, press to return to the previous menu.
Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies some of the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Tip: To view a complete list your phone’s icons and descriptions, press Settings >...
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indicates your data is being transferred — the red arrows blink. indicates your phone is operating in TTY mode. indicates the data cable is connected to your phone. indicates your phones location feature is on. indicates your phones location feature is off. indicates you are in Airplane mode.
Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your wireless phone. The MOTOSLVR L7c by Motorola is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and provides page numbers where you can find out more:...
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Data Roam Guard will alert you when you are roaming and using your browser or other online applications, giving you the option to continue using those applications while in the roaming area (page 78). You can pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone to other Bluetooth devices, including headsets and handsfree devices.
Your phone comes with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery, a charger, and a microSD card and adapter. Various accessories are available for use with your MOTOSLVR L7c phone, including a higher capacity battery (with a larger battery door), cases, vehicle power chargers, data cables, hands-free accessories, and more.
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press and hold for approximately two seconds. As your phone connects to the network, you see a connecting message. Your phone may require you to enter identifying information to use it or to access specific features.
Sprint-approved or Motorola-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores, or through your phone’s Motorola; or call 1-888-242-4187 to order. They’re also available at — click on the Wireless link www.sprint.com under Personal, and then click Accessories.
Battery Use and Maintenance Sprint-approved or Motorola-approved Li-Ion chargers provide optimum performance. Other chargers may not fully charge the Li-Ion battery or may yield a reduced number of lifetime charge cycles. Extreme temperatures degrade battery performance. Do not store the battery where temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C) or fall below -4°F (-20°C).
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Insert the top of the battery into the battery area. Be sure the gold-colored areas on the battery are touching the battery contacts on the phone. Press the battery down to secure it. Replace the battery door and press it gently until you hear a click.
Sending an Incoming Call to Voicemail To send an incoming call directly to voicemail, do one of the following: Press Ignore (right softkey). Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your wireless phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys.
Voicemail Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Using Expert Mode Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level.
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Sprint PCS Callback You can return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting from voicemail. To return a call directly from voicemail: Press after listening to a message. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message You can record and send a voicemail message to other Sprint PCS Voicemail users.
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request You can request confirmation that your voicemail message has been listened to when you send, forward, or reply to other Sprint PCS users. To mark your message receipt requested: After you have recorded a message, press to indicate that you are satisfied with the message you recorded.
Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure. Listen Send Personal Options Settings Skip passcode Autoplay Message Date & Time On/Off Change Passcode Group Distribution List Numeric Paging to a Wireless Phone...
Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can send instant text messages from your phone to other messaging-ready phones — and they can send messages to you. In addition, SMS Text Messaging includes a variety of preset messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,” that make composing messages fast and easy.
Replying to SMS Text Messages After your phone notifies you that it has received a message, follow the prompts to open and read it. You can also go to your Messaging Inbox by pressing > Messaging > Text Messaging > Inbox. To reply to an SMS Text message: While the message is open, select Reply (left softkey).
Using SMS Voice Messaging In addition to sending and receiving SMS Text messages, your phone is enabled with SMS Voice Messaging. With SMS Voice Messaging, you can quickly and easily send a voicemail message to other SMS-enabled phones or to working email addresses without making a phone call.
Playing an SMS Voice Message To play an SMS Voice message from the main menu: Select > Messaging > Voice SMS > Inbox. Select the message you want to play. Press to play the message. To display the message options, select Options (right softkey). Note: When you receive an SMS Voice message in standby mode, your phone displays a notification and the option to open it...
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Replying to SMS Voice Messages To reply to an SMS Voice message: Select > Messaging > Voice SMS > Inbox. Select the message you want to reply to, press , and then press Reply (left softkey). Select Voice SMS. Press Record (left softkey). Start recording after the beep.
Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy steps. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: Press...
Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, press Options (right softkey), select 3-Way Call, and press When you hear a dial tone, enter the second number...
Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number — even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: Press Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded.
Sec tion 3B Sprint PCS Voice Command In This Section Getting Started With Voice Command Creating Your Own Address Book Making a Call With Voice Command Getting Information With Voice Command With Sprint PCS, reaching your friends, family, and coworkers has never been easier —...
Getting Started With Voice Command With Sprint PCS Voice Command: You can store all your contacts’ phone numbers, so you can simply say the name of the person you want to call. There’s no need to punch in a lot of numbers, memorize voicemail passwords, or try to dial while you’re driving.
Creating Your Own Address Book You can program up to 500 names into your personal address book, with each name having up to five phone numbers. That’s 2,500 phone numbers, and with the advanced technology of Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can have instant access to all of them.
Making a Call With Voice Command To make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press and you’ll hear the “Ready” prompt. After the “Ready” prompt, simply say, in a natural voice, “Call” and the name of the person or the number you’d like to call.
Getting Information With Voice Command To access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command: Press Say “Call the Web” and choose from a listing of information categories like news, weather, and sports. — or — Simply say “Call news room,” “Call the weather,” “Call Sports Central,”...
9/11/06 Draft S e c t i o n 4 A Important Safety Information In This Section General Precautions Safety and General Information Hearing Aid Compatibility With Mobile Phones Battery Tips Specific Absorption Rate Data Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Information From the World Health Organization Product Registration Export Law Assurances...
9/11/06 Draft General Precautions There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended, and over your shoulder. Try not to hold, bend, or twist the phone’s antenna. Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
Your Motorola mobile device is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy.
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If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the mobile device in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your...
9/11/06 Draft mode or similar feature, consult airline staff about using it in flight. Pacemakers If you have a pacemaker, consult your physician before using this device. Persons with pacemakers should observe the following precautions: ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than 20 centimeters (8 inches) from your pacemaker when the mobile device is turned ON.
If your mobile device or battery has been submerged in water, punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you take it to a Motorola Authorized Service Center. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven.
9/11/06 Draft Caution: To avoid risk of personal injury, do not dispose of your battery in a fire. Your battery, charger, or mobile device may contain symbols, defined as follows: Symbol Definition Important safety information follows. 032374o Do not dispose of your battery or mobile device 032376o in a fire.
9/11/06 Draft Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device may be made of glass. This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove.
9/11/06 Draft Hearing Aid Compatibility With Mobile Phones Some Motorola phones are measured for compatibility with hearing aids. If the box for your particular model has “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, the following explanation applies. When some mobile phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise.
Battery Tips Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories you use. Always use Motorola Original batteries and chargers. The warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Motorola batteries and/or chargers. New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge.
9/11/06 Draft Specific Absorption Rate Data This model wireless phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
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Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) Web site: http://www.cwta.ca. 1. The SAR information reported to the FCC includes the FCC- accepted Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product. Section 4A: Important Safety Information...
Online Product Registration: http://www.motorola.com/warranty Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola product. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service, and permits us to contact you should your product require an update or other service. Registration is for U.S.
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. Model: MOTOSLVR L7c by Motorola Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice...
9/11/06 Draft Wireless: The New Recyclable Your wireless phone can be recycled. Recycling your wireless phone reduces the amount of waste disposed in landfills and allows recycled materials to be incorporated into new products. The Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) and its members encourage consumers to recycle their phones and have taken steps to promote the collection and environmentally sound recycling of end-of-life wireless devices.
If you choose to use your mobile device while driving, remember the following tips: Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its features such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road.
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9/11/06 Draft Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that can divert your attention away from the road. Use your mobile device to call for help. Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies.
Sec tion 4B Motorola’s Warranty In This Section Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry- free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to Motorola’s warranty in this section.
(excluding commercial, government or industrial radios) that operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service, Motorola- branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products (“Accessories”) and Motorola software contained on CD-ROMs or other tangible media and sold for use with these Products (“Software”) to be free from defects in materials and...
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(d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage.
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Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola, or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated;...
This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable. What Will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
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You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase;...
Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute copies of the Motorola software. Motorola software may only be copied into, used in, and redistributed with, the Products associated with such Motorola software. No other use, including...
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Index Creating An Entry 90 Editing an Entry 93 Email Address 92 Abbreviated Dialing 37 Entry Consists Of 86 Accessories 19 Erasing 96 Charger 19 Finding Entries 88 Airplane Mode 56 Finding Names 88 Alarm Clock 103 Memory Status 96 Answering Calls 30 Picture 91 Ringer 91...
Ringer Types 44 Roaming 73–77 Making Calls 29 Setting Roam Mode 78 Media Player 149–155 Playing Video and Audio Clips 152 Security 62–72 Menu iv Security Menu 63 Menu Style 49 Service Messaging 411 7 Setting Alerts 52 Account Passwords 5 Multimedia Activation 3 Channel Listings 151...
Text Greeting 48 Three-Way Calling 177 TTY Use 57 Turning Your Phone On and Off 20 Unlocking Your Phone 64 Videos Recording 135 Sending 142 Voice Services 105–117 Voice-Activated Dialing 106 Voicemail Menu Key 170 Options 167 Retrieving 166 Setting Up 4, 165 Volume 45 World Clock 104 Index...