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  • Page 1 ® Sprint PCS The clear alternative to cellular.
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2002 Sprint Spectrum L.P. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, Sprint PCS, Sprint PCS Wireless Web, Sprint PCS Wireless Web Mail, Sprint PCS Wireless Web Short Mail and the diamond logo are trademarks of Sprint...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2. Getting to Know Your Sprint PCS Phone ....... .9...
  • Page 4 6. Using Sprint PCS Service Features ........37...
  • Page 5 My Sprint PCS Phone Number ........
  • Page 6 Web Guard ............. . .87 Using the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser ....... .87 My Sprint PCS Wireless Web .
  • Page 7: Welcome To Sprint Pcs

    – simplify your life. Our advanced technology is designed to grow with your communications needs so that one day you’ll be able to rely entirely on your Sprint PCS® Phone to stay connected. This guide will introduce you to our technology and your new Sprint PCS Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions.
  • Page 9: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Service

    Getting Help Understanding This User Guide his section walks you through the step-by-step basics of setting up service for your Sprint PCS® Phone, including unlocking and activating your phone, setting up your voicemail and how to contact Sprint PCS for assistance.
  • Page 10: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Determine if Your Phone is Already Activated If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint® Store, it probably has been activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone.
  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    If you can’t recall your unlock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or Sprint PCS Phone Number or try 0000 or 1234. If none of these work, call Sprint PCS Customer Care at 1- 888-211-4PCS (4727).
  • Page 12: Getting Help

    Sprint PCS Phone while on the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network. Tip: If you need to reach Sprint PCS Customer Care while you are off the Sprint PCS Network, dial 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). Once you dial Sprint PCS Customer Care, you can access a number of helpful account services through our automated Customer Care line.
  • Page 13 Press For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprintpcs.com. Note: Sprint PCS Operator Services may not be available in all affiliate markets. Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service...
  • Page 14: Understanding This User Guide

    Understanding This User Guide This user guide introduces you to our technology and all the advantages of your new Sprint PCS Phone – through easy-to- follow instructions. Sections break down categories of information to progressively take you all the way from learning the basics to using the most advanced phone features.
  • Page 15: Getting To Know Your Sprint Pcs Phone

    Features of your Phone Using the Battery our Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. We know that you’re anxious to start using it, so this section will give you a quick introduction to your new phone.
  • Page 16: Front View Of Phone

    Front View of Phone Section 2 10 Getting to Know Your Sprint PCS Phone...
  • Page 17 Press and hold to activate vibration mode for 14. Star ( ) Key: incoming calls. Press and hold to use Voice-Activated Dialing with 15. Pound (#) Key: your Internal Phone Book . You speak into the microphone. 16. Microphone: Getting to Know Your Sprint PCS Phone 11...
  • Page 18: Viewing The Display Screen

    Tip: Display indicators let you know when you’re off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network and whether you’re operating in digital or analog mode. Icons on Standby is in mode.
  • Page 19: Features Of Yourcdm9155Sp

    Features of YourCDM9155SP Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS Phone, model CDM9155SP. This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and offers many significant features: Dual-band capability provides access to other PCS digital and analog networks where Sprint PCS has implemented roaming agreements (page 18).
  • Page 20: Using The Battery

    Using the Battery Battery Capacity Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides approximately 2.25 hours of continuous digital talk time (1 hour in analog) or up to 7 days of continuous digital standby time (15 hours in analog).
  • Page 21 Lift the battery pack up from the bottom to take it out. Charging the Battery Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should charge the battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone.
  • Page 22 Using the AC Adapter When you are ready to charge your battery, it is vital that you use only Sprint PCS-approved Desktop Chargers and AC Adapter Chargers. To use the AC Adapter provided with your phone: Turn the phone off.
  • Page 23: Understanding Roaming

    Sprint PCS Nationwide Network. Your new dual-band Sprint PCS Phone works anywhere on the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network and allows you to roam on analog and digital networks virtually anywhere in the U.S.
  • Page 24: Understanding How Roaming Works

    Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Sprint PCS Network and whether your phone is operating in analog or digital mode. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone.
  • Page 25: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode

    Network and enter an area where roaming is available (whether digital or analog), your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint PCS Service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.
  • Page 26: Setting An Alert When Roam Charges Apply (Call Guard)

    It also requires you to take additional steps before placing or answering a roaming call. These additional steps are not required when you make or receive calls while on the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network. To Turn the Call Guard Feature On or Off: Press to display Call Guard.
  • Page 27: Making And Answering Calls

    In-Call Options Calling Emergency Numbers Using Two-Touch/Three-Touch Speed Dialing our Sprint PCS Phone gives you different options for placing calls, so you can use the method that works best for you. Once you learn the basics here, the possibilities are endless.
  • Page 28: Making Calls

    Making Calls Your Sprint PCS Phone offers many different ways to make calls, including Sprint PCS Voice Command (page 24), Speed Dialing (page 29) and using Call History (page 50). To make a call using your keypad: Make sure your phone is on.
  • Page 29: Missed Call Notification

    Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log ) is displayed on your screen. Called XX To display the Missed Call entry: Press the softkey under (or press ) to display “Refer” Incoming Call History. Scroll to the missed call entry with icon Press to dial the number.
  • Page 30: Using Sprint Pcs Voice Command

    You can program up to 500 names into your 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.
  • Page 31 Your address book can store up to 20 Voice Recordings at once. How It Works Once you’ve signed up for Sprint PCS Voice Command and created your address book, all you do is press . You’ll hear a tone followed by the prompt “Ready.”...
  • Page 32: In-Call Options

    See “Responding to Call Waiting” on page 38 and “Three-Way Calling” on page 39. Incoming Call Notification Depending upon your settings, your Sprint PCS Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: The phone rings and/or vibrates. The LED flashes.
  • Page 33: Calling Emergency Numbers

    Calling Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 911 (dial and press 911 or #911, even if your phone is locked, the keypad is locked or your account is restricted. Your Emergency Numbers You can place calls to emergency numbers you programmed, even if your phone is locked, the keypad is locked or your account is restricted.
  • Page 34: One-Touch Emergency Dialing

    Dialing from Internal Phone Book Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 99 Internal Phone Book entries. Each entry can store up to 2 phone numbers and the entry’s name. Saved numbers are easily recalled and dialed.
  • Page 35: One-Touch Quick Dialing

    One-Touch Quick Dialing When this feature is on, you can dial your Internal Phone Book entries using one key press for locations 2 to 9. Press and hold a digit key ( ) for more than one second. The primary number in your Internal Phone Book entry will automatically be dialed.
  • Page 36: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS Phone can remind you. To display your phone number: Press . The number is displayed. Press to exit. Section 4 30 Making and Answering Calls...
  • Page 37: Navigating Through Menus And Entering Text

    Navigating Through Menus and Entering Text In This Section Menu Navigation Viewing the Menus Selecting a Character Input Mode Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input Entering Symbols and Numbers his section is a road map to using your phone and also shows how to enter characters in your phone.
  • Page 38: Menu Navigation

    Menu Navigation Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. Select an option by highlighting it and pressing Selecting Menu Items From the standby mode, press to display the menu.
  • Page 39: Viewing The Menus

    Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram Menus let you check or change your phone settings. The following outline shows your phone’s menu structure. 1. Lock 5. Systems 1. Keypad Lock (F11) 1. Set Mode (F51) 2. Phone Lock (F12) 2. Call Guard (F52) 3.
  • Page 40: Selecting A Character Input Mode

    Selecting a Character Input Mode Your Sprint PCS Phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation and numbers. When entering characters, the current input mode is displayed at the bottom of the screen. To change the character input mode, press the soft key, which is the key under the current input mode, until the mode you want is displayed.
  • Page 41: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

    Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input To enter characters using T9 Text Input, select the mode (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 34). T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word. (The word may change as you type.) turns letter cases: (lower case),...
  • Page 42 Section 5 36 Navigating through Menus and Entering Text...
  • Page 43: Using Sprint Pcs Service Features

    This section guides you through the calling features that enhance your Sprint PCS Service. From Caller ID to Call Forwarding, using these features will help you make the most of your Sprint PCS Service.
  • Page 44: Using Caller Id

    Press Enter the number you want to call. Press To permanently block your number, call Sprint PCS Customer Care. Responding to Call Waiting Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls while you’re on a call by sounding two beeps. The display screen informs you that a call is coming in and shows the caller’s phone number (if it is available).
  • Page 45: Three-Way Calling

    . You will hear 2 brief tones to confirm the activation Call Forwarding To Deactivate Call Forwarding Press Press . You will hear 2 brief tones to confirm the deactivation. Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded. Using Sprint PCS Service Features 39...
  • Page 46 Section 6 40 Using Sprint PCS Service Features...
  • Page 47: Managing Messaging

    Sending Web Messages New Web Messages New Web Alerts our Sprint PCS Phone is always working to help you stay connected – even when you’re unavailable. With three types of messaging, you can depend on being notified of important information. This section steps you through the messaging functions available on your Sprint PCS Phone.
  • Page 48: Setting Up Voicemail

    Note: Sprint PCS Wireless Web services may not be available in certain affiliate areas. * You may need to subscribe to the Sprint PCS Wireless Web to use these features, depending on your service plan. Section 7 42 Managing Messaging...
  • Page 49: New Voicemail Message Alerts

    Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages. It is recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your Sprint PCS Phone Number. When your voicemail box answers, press and enter your pass code. Please note you will be charged for airtime.
  • Page 50: Clearing The Voicemail Message Icon

    This option is selected from within your voicemail feature options. Sprint PCS Wireless Web Messages There are three ways to send a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Message to a Sprint PCS Phone: E-Mail (yourphonenumber@messaging.sprintpcs.com).
  • Page 51: New Web Messages

    Depending on the settings, your phone may also sound a beep tone. Web Message Storage Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 30 Web Messages (text messages). When the message memory is full, it deletes the oldest message or rejects a new message, depending on the setting. See “Messaging Feature Settings”...
  • Page 52: Web Message Options

    (See “Extracting Phone Numbers from a Web Message” below.) Extracting Phone Numbers From a Web Message After you display a Sprint PCS Web Message (text message), press the softkey under to display message options. “Option”...
  • Page 53: New Web Alerts

    When you receive a new Web Alert with high urgency, your Browser launches automatically and displays a notification with the following options. To select an option, press the softkey under “View” “Skip” accesses the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Inbox and displays View the message. returns to the previous menu. Skip...
  • Page 54: Messaging Feature Settings

    Messaging Feature Settings The following settings customize your phone’s Text Messages and Voicemail Notification features. Press to display menu. Message Highlight and press to display the setting menu. Settings (new text message alert) selects one of options: New Msg. Alert (sounds short beep Alert On Alert Off...
  • Page 55: Managing Call History

    Saving a Phone Number From Call History he Call History helps you manage your time more effectively. It keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your Sprint PCS Phone and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History.
  • Page 56: Viewing Call History (Incoming And Outgoing)

    Viewing Call History (Incoming and Outgoing) You’ll find your Call History invaluable. It is a list of the last 10 phone numbers or Internal Phone Book entries for outgoing or incoming calls. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy.
  • Page 57: Making A Call From Call History

    Press to dial the number. Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 99 Internal Phone Book entries. Each entry can store up to 2 phone numbers and the entry’s name. To save a phone number from Call History:...
  • Page 58 Section 8 52 Managing Call History...
  • Page 59: Using Your Internal Phone Book

    Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Secret Internal Phone Book Entries My Sprint PCS Phone Number ow you know the basics that help make it easier to stay in touch with people and information. This section helps you make the most of your contacts and use your time more efficiently when you are trying to connect with the important people in your life.
  • Page 60: Adding A New Internal Phone Book Entry

    Adding a New Internal Phone Book Entry Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 99 Internal Phone Book entries. Each entry can store up to 2 phone numbers and the entry’s name. The Internal Phone Book entries also store voice recording for Voice Activated Dialing.
  • Page 61: Finding Internal Phone Book Entries

    Finding Internal Phone Book Entries There are several ways to display your Internal Phone Book entries. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Internal Phone Book menu. Finding Names You can review all the entries stored in your Internal Phone Book or find an entry quickly by following these simple steps: 1.
  • Page 62: Dialing From Internal Phone Book Entries

    Dialing from Internal Phone Book Entries To dial the phone number from an Internal Phone Book entry: Display an Internal Phone Book entry. Highlight the phone number you want to dial, if the entry has two numbers. Press to dial the number. Tip: Also see “One-Touch Quick Dialing”...
  • Page 63: Editing An Internal Phone Book Entry

    Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry To make changes to an entry: Display an Internal Phone Book entry. Press the softkey under then scroll to and press “Menu” Modify Press to delete the number. Enter the new number and press the softkey under “Save”...
  • Page 64: Adding A Phone Number To An Internal Phone Book Entry

    Adding a Phone Number to an Internal Phone Book Entry To add a second phone number to an entry: Display an Internal Phone Book entry. Press the softkey under then scroll to and press “Menu” Modify Press the softkey under then scroll to “Menu”...
  • Page 65: Secret Internal Phone Book Entries

    If you can’t recall your security code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or Sprint PCS Phone Number or try 1234. If none of these work, call Sprint PCS Customer Care at 1-888-211- 4PCS (4727).
  • Page 66: Saving And Dialing Phone Numbers With Pauses

    . The first number will be dialed. Press . The second number will be sent in tones. Succeeding numbers will be sent in tones each time you press My Sprint PCS Phone Number To display your phone number: Press Your phone number will be displayed.
  • Page 67: Changing Your Phone's Settings

    Changing Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Changing the Greeting Adjusting the Ringer Volume Selecting Ringer Types Changing the Contrast and Backlight Setting Data/Fax Mode Convenient Settings his section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your requirements. Take a few moments to review these options and add or adjust the settings that are right for you.
  • Page 68: Changing The Greeting

    Changing the Greeting The greeting can be up to 12 characters and is displayed on the first line of your phone’s display screen in Standby mode. To change your greeting: Press Enter the Greeting you want displayed. Then press the softkey under “Save”.
  • Page 69: Changing The Backlight Time Length

    Data/Fax Mode The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Kit (purchased separately) lets you link your laptop PC to your Sprint PCS Phone so you can send and receive data and faxes. Note: The phone must be on a digital network to send or receive data and faxes.
  • Page 70: Receiving A Data/Fax

    Receiving a Data/Fax To receive a data/fax with your phone: Press Scroll through the menu and choose the desired mode ( Data Data Once Fax Once Press to set. During data/fax calls, you can only use Various Settings Adjusting the Key Tone Volume To adjust the key tone volume: Press Keep pressing the up arrow key or down arrow key until you...
  • Page 71 Selecting Key Tone Length To select tone length when a key is pressed: Press Scroll to Normal Short. Press to set. : Tone is heard as long as the key is being pressed. Normal : Tone is heard for a short time even if the key remains Short pressed.
  • Page 72 One Minute Beep When this is activated, a short beep tone sounds every minute and two beep tones every five minutes during a call. Press Scroll to to select. Press to set. Low Battery Alarm With this feature activated the phone sounds audible alarm when the battery level is low.
  • Page 73 Clock Indicator To display date and time in standby mode: Press Scroll to Off. Press to set. Clock Adjustment Your phone displays date and time in mode. Auto Manual Press Scroll to and press Auto Manual is selected, enter the year, month, day and time. Manual (Press for a.m.
  • Page 74 Countdown Timer This feature alerts you when the countdown timer expires. To Start the Countdown Timer: Press Enter the duration, 1 to 99 minutes. Press to start. The icon will be displayed. To Cancel the Countdown Timer Press again after the timer has started. When displays on screen with the “Count Down Stop?”...
  • Page 75 Displaying Software Version Press displays. Version Press to exit. Displaying Last SID (System Identification Number) Press displays. Last Rescan SID Press to exit. Displaying PRL (Preferred Roaming List) ID Press displays. PRL ID Press to exit. Automatic Retry This feature automatically retries to dial the number up to seven times.
  • Page 76 Note: For service questions, TTY users should not dial Sprint PCS Customer Care direct. Instead, dial 711 to your state relay center and provide the relay operator with this number: 1-866-PCS-4TTY (727-4889).
  • Page 77 To activate/deactivate Vibrating Alert: Press Scroll to and press The icon will be displayed when activated. Shortcut: Press and hold to activate or deactivate it. Note: Be sure to turn the Vibrating Alert feature off when you use the phone in the hands-free car kit accessory. Voice-Activated Dialing To use Voice-Activated Dialing with your Internal Phone Book entries:...
  • Page 78 Redial Soft Key To turn the soft keys on or off: “Redial” “Refer” Press Scroll to to select. Press to set. Locating Position To select the condition that the system measures your location: Press Scroll to the desired item and press to set.
  • Page 79: Setting Your Phone's Security

    Locking the Keypad Restricting Calls Security Settings Erasing the Memories y using the security setting on your Sprint PCS Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. With several options available, you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs.
  • Page 80: Accessing The Lock And Security Menu

    If you can’t recall your unlock code or security code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or Sprint PCS Phone Number or try 0000 or 1234. If none of these work, call Sprint PCS Customer Care at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).
  • Page 81: Locking The Keypad

    Press again. Restricting Calls You can restrict which phone numbers you can dial. (The Restrict Calls setting does not apply to 911 or Sprint PCS Customer Care.) To set Call Restriction modes: Press Enter the four-digit security code and press Scroll to the desired mode and press to set.
  • Page 82: Security Settings

    Security Settings Programming Your Emergency Numbers You can program up to three emergency numbers with a maximum of 32 digits each. To program your emergency number: Press Enter the four-digit security code and press Scroll to the desired emergency number memory location (1, 2 or 3) that you want to change or program, and press Enter the new emergency number, and press Preset Emergency Number:...
  • Page 83: Erasing The Memories

    Erasing the Memories Erasing Call Timers To reset all the Call Timers ( Last Call Outgoing All Calls Web Total Press Enter the four-digit security code and press Press and press to reset the timers. Erasing the Internal Phone Book To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Internal Phone Book: Press...
  • Page 84: Resetting Your Phone

    Resetting Your Phone This feature allows you to reset the User-Programmable functions. To reset your phone: Press Enter the four-digit security code and press Press Press to reset. Section 11 78 Setting Your Phone’s Security...
  • Page 85: Using The Voice Services Of Your Sprint Pcs Phone

    In This Section Using Voice-Activated Dialing his section explains the features associated with your phone’s Voice Services. The easy-to-follow instructions explain how to make calls by simply speaking a command. Using the Voice Services of Your Sprint PCS Phone 79...
  • Page 86: Using Voice-Activated Dialing

    Replaying Registered Voices Press to recall the number. Press , scroll to and press again. Replay You will hear the registered name. Note: “V” Addresses with voice are marked with Section 12 80 Using the Voice Services of Your Sprint PCS Phone...
  • Page 87 Deleting Registered Voices Press to recall the number. Press , scroll to and press again. Erase Scroll to and press Voice Data When appears on screen, scroll to “Voice Data Erase?” press Using the Voice Services of Your Sprint PCS Phone 81...
  • Page 88 Section 12 82 Using the Voice Services of Your Sprint PCS Phone...
  • Page 89: Experiencing Sprint Pcs Wireless Web

    Setting Up a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection y now you’ve discovered the great features that come with your Sprint PCS Phone. Now it’s time to experience the Sprint PCS Wireless Web. Let the adventure begin. Experiencing Sprint PCS Wireless Web 83...
  • Page 90: The Sprint Pcs Wireless Web

    Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Kit. Note: Sprint PCS Wireless Web service will not work when roaming off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network and may not be available in select affiliate areas. Section 13 84 Experiencing Sprint PCS Wireless Web...
  • Page 91: The Sprint Pcs Wireless Web Browser

    Home Page. This is the main page for the Browser and it gives you access to all the sites in the Sprint PCS Wireless Web. The next time you use the Browser, you may not see the home page at first because the Browser will display the page you were viewing when you last exited the Browser.
  • Page 92 The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Home Page Note: The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Home Page is subject to change. You may notice that sometimes the Browser will launch without placing a call. This is because the phone stores recently viewed pages in its memory cache.
  • Page 93: Web Guard

    Using the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser Using the Browser is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for navigating the Sprint PCS Wireless Web: Softkeys The bottom line of the Browser contains two softkey functions.
  • Page 94 Home Going to a Wireless Web Internet Site From the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Home Page, you can go to a wireless Internet site simply by highlighting the desired site name and activating the OK softkey. Note that the list of wireless Internet sites extends beyond one page.
  • Page 95 Press the right softkey to return to the screen that you marked and resume navigation within the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser. The new bookmark is added to your bookmark list. Note: Bookmarking a page does not store the page contents, just its address.
  • Page 96 Wireless Web Browser. (You should only use when instructed by Sprint PCS Customer Care.) Ending a Browser Session To end a browser session and disconnect from the Sprint PCS Wireless Web: Press . You can still browse the cached information.
  • Page 97 Recommendation: an area that does not yet support Sprint PCS Wireless Web services. If possible, try to find an area that supports Sprint PCS Wireless Web services. If you continue to receive this message, please contact Sprint PCS Customer Care.
  • Page 98: My Sprint Pcs Wireless Web

    Games Using the keys on your Sprint PCS Phone, you can play a variety of entertaining games. Test your card-playing skills in a rousing game of blackjack. Pretend you’re a gladiator in ancient Rome. Or play entertaining trivia games with your friends and family.
  • Page 99: Using Sprint Pcs Wireless Web Mail

    Using Sprint PCS Wireless Web Mail With Sprint PCS Wireless Web Mail, you can set up a Sprint PCS e- mail account at no additional charge and perform many of the typical e-mail functions from your Sprint PCS Phone that you can from your personal computer.
  • Page 100: Using Aol Instant Messenger Service

    Sprint PCS Phone and Sprint PCS Phone to personal computer. When you receive a new message, you will be informed by a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Alert – even when you are not logged on to the Sprint PCS Wireless Web.
  • Page 101: Using Sprint Pcs Wireless Web Short Mail

    Sprint PCS Phone Number to send instant text messages from your Internet-ready Sprint PCS Phone to their Internet-ready Sprint PCS Phone – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, you’ll automatically be notified with a Sprint PCS Web Alert.
  • Page 102 To send a Short Mail message: Launch the Sprint PCS Wireless Web on your Sprint PCS Phone. From the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Home Page, select the folder and press the right softkey. Messaging Select and press the right softkey.
  • Page 103: Signing Up For Sprint Pcs Wireless Web Updates

    SEND softkey. To add and/or edit pretyped messages: Launch the Sprint PCS Wireless Web from your Sprint PCS Phone. From the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Home Page, select the folder and press the right softkey. Messaging Select and press the right softkey.
  • Page 104: Setting Up A Sprint Pcs Wireless Web Connection

    In just three steps, you can use your connectivity: First, you’ll need a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Kit (sold separately). Connect your laptop PC to your Sprint PCS Phone by using the serial data cable. The cable adapter will connect to a handheld or palm-sized computing device.
  • Page 105 Receiving Sprint PCS Wireless Web Calls Most users use the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection to place outgoing data/fax calls. But you can also set up your Sprint PCS Phone to receive (host) data and fax calls. Because each phone...
  • Page 106 Ending a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Call It’s important to note that some of the normal ways to end a call won’t work with the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection calls. You should always close the connection through the application on your computer.
  • Page 107: Knowing Performance And Safety Guidelines

    Safety Information for Wireless Handheld Phones Consumer Update on Wireless Phones art of getting the most out of your Sprint PCS Phone is knowing where and how it works at optimum efficiency. This section outlines performance and safety guidelines that ensure you experience the full quality that your Sprint PCS Phone was designed to give you.
  • Page 108: Getting The Most Out Of Your Reception

    0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode. Knowing Radio Frequency Safety The design of your Sprint PCS Phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below. In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s...
  • Page 109: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    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 PCS Customer Care for service.
  • Page 110 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles.
  • Page 111 Restricting Children’s Access to your Phone Your Sprint PCS Phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill.
  • Page 112: Caring For The Battery

    The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. Use only Sprint PCS-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 113: Maintaining Safe Use Of The Ac Adapter

    Maintaining Safe Use of the AC Adapter The AC Adapter and the Desktop Charger that were designed by Sprint PCS for this unit both require the use of a standard 120 V AC power source for their operation. Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or desktop charger, as exposure to electric shock hazards may result.
  • Page 114: Emergency Calls

    Also the transmission of the ALI information is subject, in part, to system constraints within the wireless network to which the E911 signal is transmitted and over which Audiovox has no control. Finally, customers are advised that the CDM9155SP’s ALI capability is to be used for E911 purposes only. Section 14...
  • Page 115: Safety Information For Wireless Handheld Phones

    Safety Information for Wireless Handheld Phones Read this information before using your handheld portable Cellular Telephone. Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 116 Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. ELECTRONIC DEVICES Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
  • Page 117 AIRCRAFT FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. BLASTING AREAS To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “Blasting area” or in areas posted “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions.
  • Page 118: Sar Information

    SAR Information THIS MODEL 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 the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
  • Page 119: Consumer Update On Wireless Phones

    Consumer Update on Wireless Phones U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Center for Devices and Radiological Health 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe.
  • Page 120 FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones.
  • Page 121 5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists.
  • Page 122 Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing. 8.
  • Page 123 Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
  • Page 124: Owner's Record

    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: CDM9155SP Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or...
  • Page 125: Terms And Conditions & Warranty Information

    Terms and Conditions & Warranty Information In This Section Terms and Conditions of Services Manufacturer’s Warranty his section contains the Terms and Conditions of Services and the manufacturer’s warranty for your Sprint PCS Phone. Terms and Conditions & Warranty Information 119...
  • Page 126: Terms And Conditions Of Services

    Service Plan. In the agreement, we use the words "we," "us," "our" or "Sprint" to refer to Sprint Spectrum L.P. and its affiliates doing business as Sprint. You accept the agreement...
  • Page 127 Services may not be available or may operate differently in certain affiliate markets or other areas. Credit Verification . You must have and maintain satisfactory credit to receive and continue to receive Services. We will verify your credit before agreeing to provide Services to you and we may verify your credit at any time while we provide Services to you.
  • Page 128 In certain instances, you may transfer a Number from another carrier to Sprint. Sprint does not in any way guarantee that such transfers to (or from) Sprint will be successful. If a transfer to Sprint is not successful, you will be responsible any discounts provided to you with the purchase of your PCS device.
  • Page 129 As long as your PCS Vision device is connected to the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network ("PCS Vision network"), you will be incurring data usage charges. You are responsible for all data activity from and directed to your PCS Phone, regardless of who initiates the activity.
  • Page 130 (e.g., computers, PDAs, etc.) through use of connection kits or other phone-to-computer/PDA accessories, or Bluetooth or other wireless technology. Sprint reserves the right to deny or to terminate service without notice for any misuse. Sprint is not responsible for any opinions, advice, statements, services applications or other information provided by third parties and accessible through PCS Vision wireless services.
  • Page 131 disclosure of information about you, subject to the policies of those sites and services. You consent to receiving advertising, warnings, alerts and other messages, including broadcast messages. Your access to PCS Vision wireless services is controlled by a password. Voice Command. PCS Voice Command is an optional service that allows you to place calls by using speech recognition technology.
  • Page 132 Account Spending Limit. We may change this minimum amount at any time upon notice to you. You may pay any past due balance and the minimum amount by any method authorized by Sprint. Contact PCS Customer Service Solutions for information about authorized methods of making these payments.
  • Page 133 Wireless Web Services are part of the Services that can be obtained through Sprint. Wireless Web Services are not available in all markets or while roaming off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Use of Wireless Web Services requires an Internet-ready PCS Phone or certain other equipment (or both) and is subject to any memory, storage or other limitation in the phone or other equipment.
  • Page 134 Sprint and the other providers. If we do not have a roaming agreement in place, you may be able to place roaming calls "manually" by using a valid credit card.
  • Page 135 Messages. You will incur airtime usage charges when accessing your voicemail from your PCS Phone. You may also incur charges in accessing text messages from your PCS Phone. You may access your voicemail without incurring airtime usage charges by checking your voicemail from a wireline phone. We may impose limits on the number of voicemail or text message that can be retained through your PCS account.
  • Page 136 Internet using Wireless Web Services or from Voice Portal Services, PCS Vision wireless services or Internet services, content or applications not supported by Sprint PCS; g) any late or failed message delivery;...
  • Page 137 MANDATORY ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. ANY CLAIM, CONTROVERSY OR DISPUTE OF ANY KIND BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER AND THE COMPANY AND/OR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES, WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, STATUTE, OR TORT, INCLUDING FRAUD, MISREPRESENTATION, FRAUDULENT INDUCEMENT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY AND REGARDLESS OF THE DATE OF ACCRUAL OF SUCH CLAIM, CONTROVERSY OR DISPUTE SHALL BE RESOLVED BY FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION AS PRESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION.
  • Page 138 Choice of Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement is governed by and must be construed under federal law and the laws of the State of Kansas, without regard to choice of law principles. General. If either of us does not enforce any right or remedy available under this Agreement, that failure is not a waiver of the right or remedy for any other breach or failure by the other party.
  • Page 139 Terms and Conditions & Warranty Information...
  • Page 140: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Manufacturer’s Warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty Audiovox C C ommunications C C orp. ( ( the C C ompany) w w arrants t t o t t he original r r etail p p urchaser o o f t t his A A udiovox h h andheld p p ortable c c ellular telephone, t t hat s s hould t t his p p roduct o o r a a ny p p art t t hereof d d uring n n ormal consumer u u sage a a nd c c onditions, b b e p p roven d d efective i i n m m aterial o o r workmanship t t hat r r esults i i n p p roduct f f ailure w w ithin t t he f f irst t t welve ( ( 12)
  • Page 141 The C C ompany d d isclaims l l iability f f or r r emoval o o r r r einstallation o o f t t he product, f f or g g eographic c c overage, f f or i i nadequate s s ignal r r eception b b y t t he antenna o o r f f or c c ommunications r r ange o o r o o peration o o f t t he c c ellular system a a s a a w w hole.
  • Page 142 Some s s tates o o r p p rovinces d d o n n ot a a llow l l imitations o o n h h ow l l ong a a n implied w w arranty l l asts o o r t t he e e xclusion o o r l l imitation o o f i i ncidental o o r consequential d d amage s s o t t he a a bove l l imitation o o r e e xclusions m m ay n n ot apply t t o y y ou.
  • Page 143: Index

    Index Mode 63 Receiving 64 Display Screen 12 DTMF 64 AC Adapter 16 Answering Calls 22 AOL Instant Messenger 94 Emergency Call Mode 27 Auto Hyphenation 68 Emergency Calls 108 Automatic Answering 71 Locating Position 27 Automatic Phone Lock 74 Emergency Dialing Automatic Retry 69 One-Touch 28, 76...
  • Page 144 Customer Care 6 Muting 23 Directory Assistance 7 Getting Started 4 Operator Services 7 One Minute Beep 66 Sprint PCS Voice Command 24 PRL ID 69 T9 Text Input 35 Termination General 124 Quick Dialing 29, 71 Non-Term Service Plan 124...
  • Page 145 Web Alerts Displaying 47 New Alerts 47 Web Messages Displaying 45 Extracting Numbers 46 New Messages 45 Options 46 Sending 44 Wireless Phones Consumer Update 113 Wireless Web Browser 85 Browser Menu 89 Browser Setting 90 Games 92 Home Page 86 My Wireless Web 92 Web Guard 87 Wireless Web Connection 98...

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