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Samsung SCH-3500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 5RTKPV 2%5 The clear alternative to cellular. DRAFT 16 JULY 1999...
  • Page 2 Company L.P., used under license. Sprint PCS Phone is a trademark of Sprint Communications Company L.P., used under licence. Samsung and SCH-3500 are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: How To Unlock Your Phone

    (KTUV VJKPIU HKTUV 4GCF VJKU DGHQTG [QW FQ CP[VJKPI GNUG If your received your Sprint PCS Phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint PCS Center, your phone may already be activated. If so, it simply needs to be unlocked before you begin using it.
  • Page 4 2. Another option is to call Sprint PCS Customer Care from any phone other than your new Sprint PCS Phone. Call us toll free at 1-888-715-4588. (In Southern California, call 1-888-PCS-6699 from any phone other than your Sprint PCS Phone.) The call may take up to 30 minutes.
  • Page 5 If you received your phone in the mail, you need to unlock it before you begin making calls. Just enter your four-digit lock code, and you’ll be ready to begin making calls. (This code typically is the last four digits of your Sprint PCS Phone Number, Social Security number, or tax ID number.
  • Page 7 6CDNG QH %QPVGPVU Determine if your phone is preactivated. How to activate your phone. What you should know before you call. What you should have handy. How to unlock your phone. How to get help. Installing the Battery. Charging the Battery. Charging with the Dual-Slot Desktop Charger.
  • Page 8 Deactivating Call Waiting. Using Three-Way Calling. Using Call Forwarding. Redialing calls. Displaying your own phone number. Adjusting voice volume. Adjusting ring volume. To silence the ringer. Missed call alert. Dropped call alert. Failed call alert. Minute Beep. To mute a call. Incoming call notification.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Tips on recording names. Training the phone for Voice-Activated Dialing. Voice Dialing Activation. Placing a Call Using Voice Dialing. Reviewing Voice Dialing Entries. Erasing Voice Dialing Entries. Calling 911. Dialing Sprint PCS Directory Assistance. Dialing Sprint PCS Operator Services. Message Memory Capacity. Message Ringing.
  • Page 10 Editing Internal Phone Book numbers. Secret phone book numbers. Erasing the Internal Phone Book. Dialing by memory location. Memory Dialing Shortcuts. Pause Dialing. Storing pauses in a phone book entry. Lock Mode. Lock code setting. Locking the phone. Dialing in Lock mode. Call limiting options.
  • Page 11 Using Bookmarks. To create a bookmark. Finding a bookmark. Your Phone’s Main Menu. Keeping tabs on signal strength. Understanding Power Save mode. Understanding how your phone operates. Radio frequency safety. Maintaining your phone’s peak performance. Protecting your battery. Battery Disposal and Recycling. Sprint PCS Phone and Battery Specifications.
  • Page 12 Sprint PCS built the only all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network from the ground up for clearer calls. We’ve built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone: clear sound, private conversations, and time-saving features. But Sprint Personal Communications Services also has the potential to do something even more far-reaching –...
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  • Page 14: Standby Mode

    Aq††u€s†Âw€‰Â‘‡„‚t€qÂi€†u€‡qp Active Flip: Just open the flip to answer an incoming call, and close the flip to hang up. The flip also contains the speaker.You can also: initiate a Voice-Activated Dialing call by opening the flip when you set this option in the Main Menu.
  • Page 15 Aq††u€s†Âw€‰Â‘‡„‚t€qÂi€†u€‡qp The LCD screen Backlit LCD Screen: contains two areas: the top line displays indications about your phone’s operating mode. See “Display indicators.” on page 18. the lower area displays in-use informa- tion such as the other party’s number, the call timer, the name and number of the other party (if available), Mute, Call Waiting, etc.

  • Page 16: Calling

    Aq††u€s†Âw€‰Â‘‡„‚t€qÂi€†u€‡qp Press and hold it to Voice Memo Key: record up to 60 seconds of audio. A total of 10 minutes of audio can be recorded in 10 separate voice memos. Each voice memo can be stored indefinitely or erased. From Standby mode, press briefly to view the voice memo menu.
  • Page 17 Aq††u€s†Âw€‰Â‘‡„‚t€qÂi€†u€‡qp Your typical voice Microphone: microphone for conversation, but also accepts your voice commands for Voice-Activating Dialing. You can also mute the microphone during conversation by pressing The location 10. Accessories Connector: where you connect your charging device. It can also be used to connect a wireless data device or hands-free car kit.
  • Page 18 Aq††u€s†Âw€‰Â‘‡„‚t€qÂi€†u€‡qp Press this key to 12. END/ Power Key: disconnect a call or to return to Standby mode from any menu. Press and hold this key to turn the phone on or off. 13. MENU Key: When in Standby mode, press this key to access Main Menu items, and continue pressing it to scan Main Menu items.
  • Page 19 Aq††u€s†Âw€‰Â‘‡„‚t€qÂi€†u€‡qp This is where 15. Headset connector: you connect the optional headset. The headset includes an earpiece and microphone in a convenient, light- weight unit so you can converse with no hands ! Makes the call sound 16. Antenna: clearest when it’s fully extended. 8R5@TÂ$ÂDUFYÂ'''...
  • Page 20 Display indicators appear across the top of your phone’s LCD screen. These display indicators (or icons) will vary based your phone’s operating mode. Signal strength: This icon shows your current signal strength. More lines indicate more signal strength. Four lines indicate maximum strength, and one line indicates least strength.
  • Page 21 Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a partially charged, rechargeable Lithium Ion (LiIon) Battery so that you can your the phone immediately after it is activated. 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 22 Use only Samsung approved chargers and adapters with your Sprint PCS Phone. Use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and will invalidate the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone. To charge the battery using the Dual-Slot Desktop Charger: 1.
  • Page 23 When you’re ready to turn your phone on, fully extend the antenna for best reception. Press and hold until the LED comes on and the phone beeps. When the phone has found a signal, the icon appears. Once the phone is on, it enters Standby mode, which is the phone’s idle state.

  • Page 24: Power Save Mode

    Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a Power Save feature that will automatically be activated if your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching. While this feature is active, the phone’s battery charge is conserved. The phone will automatically recheck for a signal periodically.
  • Page 25 To place a call: 1. Press and hold to power on your Sprint PCS phone. If you see indicators on the display, that means the phone is on. Note that you will not hear a dial tone. 2. Enter the phone number (up to 32 digits) by pressing the digit keys.
  • Page 26 To answer an incoming call, open the flip or press the flip is already open. You can also press any key except , when the Any Key Answer option is selected in the Main Menu (see page 38). To correct a misdialed digit: Press to erase one digit at a time.
  • Page 27 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 68). 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 28 The three service modes are: 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. Analog: The phone will acquire Analog service, but will revert to Sprint PCS or Automatic (depending on your setting) at the next power-up.
  • Page 29 You should always check your phone’s display because it will let you know when you’re outside the Sprint PCS Network and whether your phone is operating in analog cellular or digital mode. Sprint PCS Network - no icons display Other CDMA Networks - displays Analog Cellular Networks - both display...
  • Page 30 Some voice-calling features (such as Caller ID and Voicemail message indicator) that are standard within the Sprint PCS Network may not be available. You will experience the same security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and cloning) that exist with conventional analog cellular services today. Battery life will be shorter when you use your phone for cellular roaming than when you use it on a CDMA network.
  • Page 31 To activate Block Own Number permanently: Press In Southern California: Press to call Sprint PCS Customer Care. To temporarily unblock the number: Press Enter the phone number, and then press 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.
  • Page 32 To turn off Call Waiting temporarily: Press before dialing the number. To turn off Call Waiting permanently: Press In Southern California: Press to call Sprint PCS Customer Care. Three-Way Calling lets you conduct conference calls with two different parties at the same time. When you use this feature, you will be charged normal airtime rates for each of the two calls you make.
  • Page 33 With Call Forwarding, you can have all of your incoming calls forwarded to another phone number — even if your phone is turned off. When Call Forwarding is activated, you can still make calls from your phone. To activate Call Forwarding: 1.
  • Page 34 The phone number of your Sprint PCS Phone displays every time you turn on the phone. At other times, you can display your phone number from the Main Menu. To view your phone number from Standby mode: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2.
  • Page 35 When your Sprint PCS phone rings, press to silence the ringer. You can also set the ringer to always be off by using the Main Menu. (See “Ring volume setting for voice calls.” on page 43.) Your phone keeps a list of calls that you do not answer when the phone is on and service is available.
  • Page 36 A failed call can occur if your Sprint PCS Phone is out of ™ calling range or the network is busy. Your phone responds to a failed call by displaying an appropriate text message: “Call Failed. Out of Range.” or “Call Failed. Network Busy.”. To acknowledge a failed call alert, cancel the call attempt and return to Standby mode by pressing and then try the call again later.
  • Page 37 You can mute the microphone during conversation by selecting the Mute option from the In Use Menu. When Mute is active, “MUTE” displays. The phone resets this condition to the default Unmute setting at the end of your call. To mute the microphone during a call: 1.
  • Page 38 The call is sent to Voicemail. Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the following call notification features: Nine unique ring types and four melody tones Six ring volume settings, including Vibrate, Off, and 1-Beep Name display with Caller ID Automatic storage of call information in the Call Logs (up to nine phone numbers each for outgoing and incoming calls) Two answer options (Press...
  • Page 39 The tone length setting enables you to select short or long DTMF tones. DTMF tones are what is sent by your phone to access tele-services (such as a bank account). The system used by the bank or other service determines if you need short or long DTMF.
  • Page 40 To select alert options: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Alerts. 4. Press the associated digit key to select an option: Press for Minute Beep. Press for Service. 5. Press the scroll keys to toggle between On / Off. 6.
  • Page 41 You can set the 24-hour alarm to sound an alert at the set time, when your Samsung PCS Phone is on. If the phone is off at the alarm set time, the alarm will not sound. 1. Press to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 42 When there is no Internal Phone Book match, the entered phone number displays. 8. Press to save the setting. The entered phone number, alarm set time, and a confirmation message display. 9. At the set time, the alert sounds, and the name / number displays, if available.
  • Page 43 This feature enables you to select a unique ring volume for the alarm. To set the ring volume for the alarm: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Ring Volume. 4. Press for Alarm. 5.
  • Page 44 Â Your Sprint PCS Phone provides a variety of ringer options in the Sounds menu. These ringer options allow you to customize your ring and volume settings so that you can easily recognize when a certain call is coming in. To set these options, refer to the following paragraphs: For incoming voice calls, see: “Ring type setting for voice calls.”...
  • Page 45 This option enables you to set a unique ring type for incoming voice calls. Also, by selecting different tones, incoming voice calls which have caller identification can be distinguished from those that do not. To set the ring type for voice calls: 1.
  • Page 46 4. Press for Calls. 5. Press the scroll keys to HIGH, MED, LOW, OFF, VIBRATE, or 1-BEEP. 6. When the desired ring volume setting displays, press to save the setting. Mute the ringer during an incoming call by pressing At the end of your call, the saved ring volume setting resets automatically.
  • Page 47 This feature enables you to select a unique ring volume for incoming message calls. This volume setting applies to incoming Voicemail notifications, text messages and numeric pages. To set the ring volume for message calls: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2.
  • Page 48 Your Sprint PCS Phone can record 10 Voice Memos. Each Voice Memo can be up to one minute in length. When recording, a 60-second timer displays and an alert sounds to indicate when recording time expires. To record a Voice Memo in Standby mode: 1.

  • Page 49: Reviewing

    To review a Voice Memo: 1. Press to display the Voice Memo menu. 2. Press for Review. The phone displays the label for Voice Memo 1, begins to play Voice Memo 1, and displays a list of reviewing options. All Voice Memos will play in order until you press , or select one of the following options:...
  • Page 50 Your Sprint PCS Phone features Voice-Activated Dialing. When on the Sprint PCS Network, you can call up to 20 stored entries by speaking the name into the microphone. Using the Voice-Activated Dialing option requires that you first train the phone to recognize the name of the person you are calling.

  • Page 51: Voice Dialing

    To train the phone for Voice Dialing: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Voice Dial. 3. Press for Record. The system provides voice prompts and screen displays to guide you through the recording process. 4. Respond to the prompt by saying the name you want to save.
  • Page 52 Voice Dialing is always active once you have trained the phone to accept Voice Dialing entries. To place Voice Dialing calls, press and hold . Then say the name into the phone after you hear the voice prompt and the beep. You can also initiate a Voice Dialing call by opening the flip, when you select this option through the Main Menu.
  • Page 53 To place a call using Voice Dialing: 1. To place the call, press and hold ,or open the flip, depending on the setting. 2. At the voice prompt, say the name into the phone. The phone places the call if it recognizes the name. If the phone does not recognize the name, it prompts for the name again.
  • Page 54 To erase an individual Voice Dialing entry: 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 55 To avoid accidental key presses, you can enable the KeyGuard feature. However, you’ll still be able to receive incoming calls and messages. This feature also prevents needless battery usage, because the phone does not respond to any keypresses and turns off the backlight. Note: If you have an incoming call, open the flip to answer it.
  • Page 56 You can place calls to 911 even if your phone is locked or outgoing calls are restricted. For information on locking your phone, see “Lock Mode.” on page 72. As long as you’re within a Sprint PCS Service Area (check your signal strength area) 911 can be dialed.

  • Page 57: Message Memory

    Your Sprint PCS Phone receives three kinds of messages; Voicemail notification (VMN) messages, text messages and numeric pages. When the phone receives a message, an alert sounds, and the screen displays (“New Voice”, “New Text”, or “New Page”). The message indicator ( remains on the screen until you listen to the new voicemail message, read the new text or numeric page.

  • Page 58: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Setting up your Voicemail box provides access to Voicemail messages for review. To set up your voicemail box: 1. Press and hold for at least two seconds. 2. Create your own pass code. Make sure you pick a number that you will remember. 3.
  • Page 59 The phone receives incoming messages in both Standby and Conversation modes. When a new message arrives, the message header includes the type of message (Voice, Page, or Text) and the name / phone number of the caller, if available. You can review the message upon notification, or store the message for later review.
  • Page 60 3. Use the scroll keys to scan messages, or press the associated digit key to select a message by its entry number. 4. When the message displays, use the scroll keys to review and re-review the message(s). 5. Press to return to the previous screen. The Messages menu provides a number of options while you are reviewing text messages.
  • Page 61 You can erase an individual text message or numeric page after reviewing it, or erase all stored text messages and numeric pages at one time. To erase all text messages and numeric pages: 1. Press to display the Messages Menu. 2.
  • Page 62 Your Sprint PCS Phone lets you store up to 179 names and phone numbers in the internal phone book. Each entry can contain up to 32 digits, with an associated name of up to 12 characters. key allows you to view your entire internal phone book in two different ways;...

  • Page 63: Ending A Call

    to the desired location, or enter the location number by pressing the digit keys, and then press 7. To include a name with the phone number entry, enter the name at the screen prompt. 8. Press to save the entry. Note: If the desired memory location already contains an entry, the phone displays a message asking if you want to replace the current entry.
  • Page 64 location, or enter the location number by pressing the digit keys, and then press 4. To include a name with the phone number entry, enter the name at the screen prompt. 5. Press to save the entry. To find an entry by location: 1.
  • Page 65 You can locate Internal Phone Book entries quickly when the phone is in Standby mode: Press to access the Internal Phone Book in one step, and then press the scroll keys to scan entries. To find Internal Phone Book entries from the Main Menu: 1.
  • Page 66 Phone numbers for frequently used services are pre- programmed into your phone. The pre-programmed numbers are 411 for Directory Assistance *2 for Customer Care *729 for Prepaid calling service *7623 for Roadside Assistance To access these services: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2.

  • Page 67: Editing Internal Phone Book Numbers

    Once you have stored a number in the internal phone book you can easily change it. To change a phone book entry: 1. From Standby mode, find the number that you want to change by pressing the key and then scrolling to the number.
  • Page 68 To erase the Internal Phone Book: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security and enter the lock code. 3. Press for Erase. Additional options display. 4. Press for Phone Book. 5. Press to erase the entire Internal Phone Book or to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 69 Dialing numbers from your Internal Phone Book is quick and easy. There are five methods explained below which are easily memorized. Scroll to the number: From Standby mode, press the key to enter your Internal Phone Book list. Scroll until you find the desired person or number, and then press the key.

  • Page 70: Pause Dialing

    When you call automated systems (like banking services), you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of entering the numbers manually each time, you can store the numbers in your Internal Phone Book, separated by special characters called pauses. There are two kinds of pauses that can be entered on your phone;...
  • Page 71 To store a number in your Internal Phone Book which contains pauses: 1. Enter the phone number to first connect to (such as the bank’s teleservice phone number). 2. Press . More options display. Press to enter the desired pause: Press to enter a Hard Pause.
  • Page 72 Pauses are entered manually using the Digit Entry Menu during the dialing process. To manually dial a number using a pause(s): 1. Enter the phone number to first connect to (such as the bank’s teleservice phone number). 2. Press to display digit dialing options. 3.
  • Page 73 1. Dial any four consecutive digits of a phone number that you have stored in your Internal Phone Book. The phone number can be any length up to 32 digits. 2. Press to display the Digit Dial menu. 3. Press for 4-DigiDial.

  • Page 74: Lock Mode

    Your Sprint PCS Phone provides many security options, including a user-programmable lock code and call restriction features. To access the Security menu in Standby mode, press , and then enter the four-digit lock code. Press the associated digit key to access one of the following Security options: 1.
  • Page 75 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 76: Call Limiting Options

    4. Press the scroll keys to select an option: Off: The phone remains unlocked. Now: The phone locks immediately and stays locked until the lock code is entered. On Power-Up: The phone locks automatically the next time your phone is powered on and stays locked until the lock code is entered.
  • Page 77 Outgoing Calls - You can set outgoing calls to: Phone Book - only Phone Book, Special, and Emergency numbers can be dialed. Manual dialing from the key pad is not allowed. Special and emergency numbers - outgoing calls are limited to the three special and three emergency numbers only.
  • Page 78 To set call limiting options: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security and enter the Lock Code. 3. Press for Limit Use. 4. Press the associated digit key to select an option: Press for Outgoing calls. Scroll to choose Phone Book, Special#, or No Limit.
  • Page 79 Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the option of storing three special numbers. Each special number can be up to ten digits long. All three special numbers can be manually dialed at any time even when your phone is locked or all outgoing calls are limited.
  • Page 80 Resetting the phone erases all Phone Book entries, voicemail, numeric pages, text messages, call logs, special numbers, voice dialing entries, and returns all saved options to the default settings. To reset the phone: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2.
  • Page 81 When displaying a Call Log, press to be immediately connected. Your phone maintains a list of the last calls made to or placed from your phone. Each entry on the list is referred to as a Call Log. This list of Call Logs contains: The last 9 calls placed to your phone The last 9 calls placed from your phone The last 9 calls placed to your phone that you did not...
  • Page 82 stamp displays for each log. If there is a Phone Book match, the name displays. If there is not a Phone Book match, only the phone number displays. For option (4) Airtime, see “Reviewing airtime.” on page 80. 4. Press to exit Call Logs and return to the previous screen or to talk to the other party, just highlight the log, and press the...
  • Page 83 Your Sprint PCS Phone can be used as a modem to receive and send a fax or data file. Note: The phone must be on a digital network to receive or send faxes and data. 1. Ensure that your Sprint PCS Phone is connected to your PC and is powered on.
  • Page 84 1. Ensure that your Sprint PCS Phone is connected to your PC and is powered on. 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for Data/Fax In. 4. Use the scroll keys to select “Incoming Data Only”. 5.
  • Page 85 The Sprint PCS MiniBrowser allows you to access information such as stock quotes and weather via the Internet. Browsing the web via the phone is not like using your home computer. Site providers have selected only the critical aspects of their site to present to wireless phone users, and have removed most graphics.
  • Page 86 Each time you start the Sprint PCS MiniBrowser, you will view a reminder that you will be billed for the connection time. You have the option to change if and when this message appears. 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2.

  • Page 87: To Exit The Minibrowser

    3. A reminder of the charge will appear. Using the soft keys, simply answer yes ( ) or no ( 4. Once connected, the Home page (or the last page visited) will be displayed. To access the Home menu page from any other menu in the MiniBrowser, press and hold .

  • Page 88: The Minibrowser Soft Keys

    When you use the MiniBrowser, some keys on your phone operate differently than on a normal phone call. These keys are explained below. The MiniBrowser presents on- screen items in one of the following ways: text or numeric input links (embedded in content) numbered options (some options may not be numbered)
  • Page 89 END Key: Exits the MiniBrowser and returns the phone to Standby phone. numbered keys 0 - 9: If the items on a page are numbered, you can use these keys to select them. right cursor key: Moves the cursor right in a text entry.
  • Page 90 When you are prompted to enter text, the current text entry method will appear on the right softkey as ALPHA, NUM or SYM. To change the input mode, use the right softkey. Links have several purposes, including jumping to a different page, jumping to a different site, or even initiating a phone call from some sites.
  • Page 91 1. Go to the page that you want to mark. 2. Press and hold . A list of options appears. 3. Select Mark Site. 4. If the page has a title, it will be automatically used for the name of the bookmark. You can change the bookmark name if you want.

  • Page 92: Your Phone's Main Menu

    Your Sprint PCS Phone™ includes both a Main Menu and an In Use Menu. The Main Menu in Standby mode contains 10 primary options, most of which contain sub-menus with context- specific options. (See “Your Phone’s Main Menu.” on page 91.) The In Use Menu options are available in Conversation mode:...
  • Page 93 Main Menu Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 8R5@TÂ$ÂDUFYÂ'''...
  • Page 94 7UCIG IWKFGNKPGU #NN CDQWV RGTHQTOCPEG CPF UCHGV[ Eqq‚u€s†gh…€Â…us€gxÂ…†„q€s†t First of all, the voice quality of your phone will always be at its best when the antenna is fully raised. If you’re inside a building, reception may be better near a window. The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area.
  • Page 95 U€pq„…†g€pu€sÂt‰Â‘‡„‚t€q‚q„g†q… Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When your phone is in use, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power level can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts. RgpuÂr„qƒ‡q€i‘Â…grq†‘ In 1991—1992, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards...
  • Page 96 If after the 10 hour drying time, the phone is inoperable, you should return it to a Samsung authorized service center. Only Sprint PCS authorized personnel should service your phone and its accessories. Faulty service may invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 97 P„†qi†u€s‘‡„Âhg††q„‘ For best battery performance, you should follow these guidelines. Only use Samsung approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers will invalidate your warranty and may cause damage as well.
  • Page 98 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.) S‚„u€†ÂP7SÂPt€qÂg€pÂ6g††q„‘ÂS‚qiuruig†u€… Dual Band: CDMA 1.9 GHz / AMPS 800 MHz...
  • Page 99 U…u€s‘‡„‚t€q‰tuxqÂp„uˆu€s Talking on the phone while you’re driving may divert your attention away from the road. Besides that, it is illegal in some states. Remember, safety comes first. When using your phone in the car: Focus on driving, not talking. Use your Hands-Free Car Kit.
  • Page 100 with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices (such as pacemakers and hearing aids) to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals. Turn off the phone in healthcare facilities and request permission before using the phone near medical equipment.
  • Page 101 an explosion or a fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as gas stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities;...
  • Page 102 And last, but certainly not least, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact the National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn.: Publication Sales Division.
  • Page 103 8R5@TÂ$ÂDUFYÂ'''...

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