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    User Guide Sprint PCS® Personal Communication Services Model SCH-8500
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    Sprint PCS.® The clear alternative to cellular.5/
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    in part without prior written approval. Sprint, Sprint PCS, Sprint PCS Phone, Sprint Personal Communications Services, Sprint PCS Wireless Web and the diamond logo are trademarks of Sprint Communications Company L.P. Samsung and SCH-8500 are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All
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    new Sprint PCS Phone through easy-to-follow instructions. *QY VQ CEVKXCVG [QWT RJQPG 6JGTG CTG VYQ YC[U VQ CEVKXCVG [QWT RJQPG 1. The fastest way is to call from your new Sprint PCS Phone. First, fully charge your battery. Turn on your Sprint PCS Phone. Make sure you are in a Sprint PCS Service
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    address. Your Social Security number or tax ID number. Your driver's license number. Pen and paper to write down your new Sprint PCS Phone Number. During this call, a Sprint PCS Customer Advocate will collect your information, as well as help you select your Sprint PCS Service Plan. Once you've made
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    , 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. *QY VQ IGV JGNR If you need help please call Sprint PCS Customer Care at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). You can also press Shift TALK from
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    call 2 What you should have handy 2 Displaying my phone number 2 How to unlock your phone 3 How to get help 3 9GNEQOG VQ 5RTKPV 2%5 Installing the battery 23 Removing the battery 23 Charging the battery 23 Charging with the dual-slot desktop charger 24 The empty battery icon 25
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    -Way Calling 37 Using Call Forwarding 38 Displaying your phone number 38 Missed calls 39 Dropped calls 39 Failed calls 40 Key beep volume setting 40 Dialing Sprint PCS Directory Assistance 40 Dialing Sprint PCS Operator Services 40 #FXCPEGF XQKEG ECNNKPI HGCVWTGU  Tone length
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    57 Ringer type setting for roaming calls 57 8QKEG OGOQ  Recording a Voice memo 58 Reviewing a Voice memo 59 8QKEGCEVKXCVGF FKCNKPI  Tips on recording names 60 Programming the phone for Voice-activated dialing 61 Voice-activated dialing setup options 62 Placing a call using
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    Dialing 75 Internal Phone Book services 76 %CNGPFCT  Today 77 Month View 79 Jump To Date 80 To Do List 81 World Clock 82 Count Down 83 Alarm Clock 85 Calculator 87 5RTKPV 2%5 8QKEGOCKN  Setting up your Sprint PCS Voicemail box 88 Reviewing Sprint PCS Voicemail messages
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    mode Resetting your phone Erasing Your Internal Phone Book -GGRKPI VTCEM QH [QWT ECNNU Reviewing Outgoing, Incoming or Missed Calls Erasing Call Logs Reviewing airtime 6JG 5RTKPV 2%5 9KTGNGUU 9GD $TQYUGT The MiniBrowser Start and End Prompts Launching the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser Sprint PCS
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    menu In Use menu Menu navigation ;QWT 2JQPG U /CKP OGPW 7UCIG IWKFGNKPGU #NN CDQWV RGTHQTOCPEG CPF UCHGV[ Keeping tabs on signal strength Understanding Power Save mode Understanding how your phone Protecting your battery Battery disposal and recycling Sprint PCS Phone and battery specifications +
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    so you will be able to rely on your phone to stay in touch. This user guide will introduce you to our technology and your new Sprint PCS Phone through easy-to-follow instructions. For additional help, just stop by any Sprint PCS Center, call Sprint PCS Customer Care by pressing Shift TALK , or call
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    )GVVKPI VQ MPQY [QWT RJQPG 
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    control" on page 50. Shift Next Space 2. Backlit Display Screen: The display screen contains two areas: The top line display indicators appear based on your phone's operating mode (see "The top line of the display" on page 21). The lower area displays: In-use information such as the other party
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    , press it briefly to access the Messages menu. From Standby mode, press and hold it to access Sprint PCS Voicemail. When entering a phone number, press it once to save the number to the Internal Phone Book (then follow the prompts). When navigating a menu, press it to select the highlighted item
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    /scroll key to: Adjust voice volume during conversation. Adjust ringer volume in Standby mode. Mute the ringer during an incoming call. Scroll through menu options. 6. TALK Key: This key performs several useful functions. Press it to answer calls. Dial a number and press it to connect. During
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    in four separate Voice Memos. Each Voice Memo can be stored indefinitely or erased. From Standby mode, press briefly to view the Voice Memo menu. Press to mute the ringer during an incoming call. 8. Headset Connector: This is where you connect the optional headset. The headset includes an earpiece
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    This is where you connect your charging device. It can also be used to connect the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection kit or hands-free car kit (both sold separately). Remove the rubber especially when using automated Space telephone services. When entering text, press it to create a space. 
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    / Power Key: This key performs several important functions: Press to turn on your phone. Press and hold to turn off your phone. Press this key to disconnect a call or to return to Standby mode from any menu. If the phone is already open, and you receive an incoming call, you can mute the ringer
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    )GVVKPI VQ MPQY [QWT RJQPG EQPVKPWGF Shift Next Space 16. LED Indicator: Flashes to indicate an incoming call or message. When you have the phone closed and the ringer set to off, the LED indicator will notify you that you have an incoming call or message. Lights up (flashes) for a few seconds
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    always contains the following four things: Signal strength indicator . Battery strength indicator . Banner (here the banner is "Sprint PCS" but you can personalize it). Time and date. You can make and receive calls now. 6Q VWTP KV QHH To turn your phone off, press and hold END until the power off
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    icons) appear across the top of your phone's display screen. The signal strength and battery strength icons will always appear, but other icons appear based your phone's operating mode. Signal Roaming Analog Mode Battery Strength Strength Service New Message (Voice, Page, Text or MiniBrowser
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    be a voicemail notification (VMN), page, text, or Sprint PCS Wireless Web message(s). Press to see the Message menu, or press and hold to be connected to Sprint PCS Voicemail. Analog mode: This icon indicates your phone is operating in analog mode. Your phone will be able to place and receive
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    PUVCNNKPI VJG DCVVGT[ To attach the battery to your battery latch Sprint PCS Phone: metal contacts 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. 2. Place the battery on the back of the phone with the top of the
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    YKVJ VJG FWCNUNQV FGUMVQR EJCTIGT 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 the accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone. 6Q EJCTIG VJG DCVVGT[ WUKPI VJG FWCN
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    dual-slot desktop charger, a completely discharged standard battery recharges fully in approximately 2.5 hours. The extended battery recharges in approximately 3.5 hours. 6JG GORV[ DCVVGT[ KEQP Two to three minutes before the battery charge level gets too low to operate the phone, the battery sensor
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    -Use options. See "In Use menu" on page 116. 2QYGT 5CXG OQFG 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
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    voice calling only. /CMKPI C XQKEG ECNN To place a voice call: 1. Press END to power on your Sprint PCS Phone. If you see indicators on the display, this indicates your 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. The
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    automatically returns to Standby mode after approximately five seconds. +PEQOKPI ECNN PQVKHKECVKQP Your Sprint PCS Phone signals an incoming call or message in the following ways: The backlight illuminates. The red LED on the top of the handset flashes. The ringer sounds (unless you have set the
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    Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the following voice call notification features. Six ring volume settings ways to answer an incoming call. Press TALK if the phone is already open. Open the phone (when the Flip Open Option is set in the Main menu). Press any key except END (when the Any Key Answer
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    mode, you can quickly adjust the volume of the ringer by pressing the volume key on the side of the phone. You can also change the settings for your phone's ring volume from the Main menu (see "Ringer options" on page 53). 5KNGPEKPI QT OWVKPI VJG TKPIGT FWTKPI CP KPEQOKPI ECNN When the
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    and receive calls in many places. In any city where Sprint PCS provides service. On other CDMA networks and conventional analog cellular networks where Sprint PCS has implemented roaming agreements. When you use your phone outside the Sprint PCS Network, it's called roaming. If you're roaming in
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    by the "mode" that you select in the Main menu. The three service modes are: Automatic: The phone will search for Sprint PCS service first. When Sprint PCS service is not available, it will search for an alternate system automatically. Sprint PCS or No Roaming: This setting allows you to select
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    your phone is operating in analog cellular or digital mode. Sprint PCS Network - and are not displayed Other CDMA Networks - only displays Analog Cellular Networks - both and display Note: Always dial using 11 digits (1+ area code + number) when calling from outside your Sprint PCS Home Service Area
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    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. If you're on your phone and leave a Sprint PCS Service Area, your call will be dropped. When reentering a Sprint PCS Service Area while on
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    from being displayed for a particular outgoing call, follow these steps: 1. Press Shift . 2. Enter the phone number, and then press TALK . To activate Block Own Number permanently: Call Sprint PCS Customer Care by pressing , Shift , . TALK To temporarily unblock the number: 1. Press , Shift
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    call comes in, the incoming call alert sounds (this sound is audible to you but not your first caller), and a text notification displays. Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the option of turning the Call Waiting feature on or off. Call Waiting is on by default. If you choose to have an undisturbed
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    two methods for making a three-way call; the TALK key method and by using the In-Use menu. To place a three-way call using the TALK key method: 1. During a conversation, simply press TALK . The phone places the current call on hold. 2. Next, enter the number for the third party, and press . TALK
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    &KURNC[KPI [QWT RJQPG PWODGT The phone number of your Sprint PCS Phone displays every time you turn on your phone. You can easily display your phone number by two methods. To view your phone number from Standby mode: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for My
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    phone is on and service is available. The phone indicates a missed call by displaying a text notification on the screen. Additionally, if caller information is available, a Missed Call Log entry is created, and the screen displays the phone Phone To view a list of your missed calls, see "Reviewing
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    call can occur if your Sprint PCS Phone is out of calling range or the network is temporarily busy. Your phone responds to a failed call turn them off. To set the key beep volume: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Setup / Tool. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Key Beep
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    -tone multi-frequency) tones. DTMF tones are sent by your phone to access teleservices (such as a bank account or voicemail system). The system used by the bank or other service determines if you need short or long DTMF. If the service is digital, short DTMF tones will almost always work. However
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    by pressing the digit keys. For feature calls, press Shift before dialing the feature code. 8. Press TALK to call the prepended number. To prepend a phone number from your Call Logs: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Calls. 3. Press: to prepend a number in the Outgoing Call Log
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    code. 8. Press TALK to call the prepended number. (QWTFKIKV FKCNKPI Your phone provides the option of dialing a number stored in the Internal Phone Dial menu. 3. Press for 4-Digit Dial. The phone dials the phone number automatically. Note: If your Internal Phone Book has more than one phone
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    account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers 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 Sprint PCS Phone: Hard pause - A hard pause stops the dialing sequence
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    screen (the transmitted tones are audible). 2. If you stored the number using a hard pause(s), simply dial the number from the Internal Phone Book and wait for the appropriate prompt from the number you are calling (credit card number, bank account number, etc.). When prompted, press TALK to send
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    CPWCN RCWUG FKCNKPI To perform manual pause dialing without first storing the number in the Internal Phone Book, enter pauses manually using the Digit Entry menu during the dialing process. To manually dial a number using a pause(s): 1. Enter the phone number of the service you want to call (such
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    is a description and a simple procedure to turn them on or off. 5GTXKEG CNGTV A service alert is two short beeps that sound when: The phone experiences a dropped call or a failed call. The phone enters or leaves a service area. To set the service alerts on or off: 1. Press to display the Main
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    elapsed minute to remind you of the length of the current call. To turn minute beep on or off: 1. Press to display the Main menu in Standby mode before placing the call. 2. Press for Setup / Tool. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Alert. 5. Press for Minute Beep. 6. Press the scroll
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    dialing prompts. View the hardware and software versions of your phone. &KURNC[KPI O[ RJQPG PWODGT To display the phone number of your Sprint PCS Phone: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for My Phone#. 4. Press to return to Standby mode. To view your
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    setting how the backlight operates. When the phone is closed, the backlight remains off, thus conserving battery power. When the flip is open, below. Remember that backlight use drains your battery faster. To select backlight options: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Setup / Tool.
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    ITGGVKPI Your phone comes with a greeting that reads "Sprint PCS". This greeting displays in Standby mode. You can personalize this greeting with anything you want up to 12 characters. Here's how to do it: To modify your personal greeting: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for
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    JCTFYCTG XGTUKQPU You can view the software and hardware versions of your phone. This feature is helpful if you need to call Sprint PCS Customer Care. Here's how to do it: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Setup / Tool. 3. Press for Display. 4. Press for Version. Information
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    4KPIGTÂQRVKQPU Your Sprint PCS Phone provides a variety of ringer options in the Sounds menu. These options allow you different tones. To set the ringer type for voice calls: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Setup / Tool. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Ringer Type.
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    keys until the desired volume is reached. The options are High, Med, Low, Vibrate, 1-Beep, or Off. In the Main menu: 1. Press 2. Press to display the Main menu. for Setup / Tool. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Ringer Volume. 5. Press for Calls. 6. Press the scroll keys to High, Med
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    calls. This means you can have distinct ringer types for Sprint PCS Voicemail notifications, Text messages, numeric pages and Wireless Web messages To set the ringer type for voice calls: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Setup / Tool. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for
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    This option enables you to set a unique ringer type for your alarm. To set the ringer type for the alarm: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Setup / Tool. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Ringer Type. 5. Press for Alarm. 6. Press the scroll keys to scan nine ring types and
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    enables you to set a unique ringer type for data/fax calls. To set the ringer type for data/fax calls: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Setup / Tool. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Ringer Type. 5. Press for Data/Fax In. 6. Press the scroll keys to scan nine ring types
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    Sprint PCS Phone can record four separate 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. Note: Voice memo does not work when your phone the key. A menu for the current voice
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    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 four reviewing options. All voice memos will play in order until you press END , or select one of the following options
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    CEVKXCVGF FKCNKPI Your Sprint PCS Phone features Voice-activated dialing. When on the Sprint PCS Nationwide 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 program the phone to recognize the
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    CEVKXCVGF FKCNKPI Programming your Sprint PCS Phone for Voice-activated dialing is easy. The phone provides voice prompts and screen displays to guide you through the recording process. To program the phone for voice-activated dialing: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Voice Dial
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    and the beep. You can also initiate a voice dialing call by simply opening the phone, when this option is selected through the Main menu. To change voice dialing setup options: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Voice Dial. 3. Press for Set Active. 4. Press the scroll keys to
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    voice dialing entries: 1. Press 2. Press to display the Main menu. for Voice Dial. 3. Press for Review. A list of your stored voice dial numbers display (the names also display if stored in the Internal Phone Book). 4. Press the digit key to select the desired entry or scroll to the desired
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    'TCUKPI XQKEG FKCNKPI GPVTKGU To erase an individual voice dialing entry: 1. Press 2. Press to display the Main menu. for Voice Dial. 3. Press for Review. A list of entries displays. 4. Press the digit key to select the desired entry, or scroll to the desired entry and press . The recorded
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    'OGTIGPE[ FKCNKPI You can place calls to 911 even if your phone is locked (see "Lock mode" on page 94). 911 calls can be made in analog service areas outside of the Sprint PCS Service area. %CNNKPI  1. Dial . 2. Press TALK . Note: Even if your account is restricted, you can still dial 911,
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    6JG +PVGTPCN 2JQPG $QQM Your Sprint PCS Phone lets you store up to 229 numbers and names in the Internal Phone Book. Each entry can have up to 6 associated phone numbers. Each entry can contain up to 32 digits including hard pauses, with an associated name of up to 12 characters. Name entry is
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    , and then press TALK to place a call, or to edit the entry. (KPFKPI UVQTGF GPVTKGU D[ NQECVKQP 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find Entry. 4. Press the corresponding digit keys to enter and display your desired location or use the navigation keys to
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    to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Add New Entry. 4. The screen prompts for the phone number. (You can enter up to 32 digits.) Press the digit keys to enter the phone number. The number displays from left to right. 5. Press to enter a hard or two second pause
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    to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Add New Entry. 4. The screen prompts for the phone number. (You can enter up to 32 digits.) Press the digit keys to enter the phone number. The number displays from left to right. 5. Press to enter a hard or two second pause
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    can quickly save a number after an incoming or outgoing call. See the next page for "Storing phone numbers at the end of a call." 5VQTKPI RJQPG PWODGTU CV VJG GPF QH C ECNN To store a phone number after ending a call: Note: If the call was incoming, and Caller ID information was not available
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    Your Sprint PCS Phone includes a Prepend feature (to temporarily disable call waiting, for example). This feature lets you add a temporary prefix to telephone numbers stored in the Internal Phone Book. To Prepend a stored phone number: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book
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    for an incoming call then the Name Ringer option will not be available. To add a Name Ringer to an Internal Phone Book entry: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Find the number you want to add a Name Ringer to using one of the search methods described under
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    to make the number secret. to Set Speed Dial number. 5GETGV +PVGTPCN 2JQPG $QQM PWODGTU Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to hide a confidential number so that only a person with your phone's lock code can view the number and name. To make a number secret, see the previous paragraph. When you
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    will prompt you for confirmation. Press to confirm and erase the Internal Phone Book entry, or press to cancel the erase and return to the Internal Phone Book options menu. The "Erased" notification displays along with the name, number, and location of the erased entry. 'TCUKPI VJG +PVGTPCN
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    . There are five methods explained below. 5JQTVEWVU VQ /GOQT[ &KCNKPI 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 TALK key. One-Touch Dialing: Press and hold the associated
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    numbers are: Shift for Sprint PCS Customer Care. for Directory Assistance. Shift for Prepaid Calling Service. Space for Roadside Assistance. To access these services: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Services. 4. Press the associated digit
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    %CNGPFCT Your Sprint PCS Phone features a Calendar to help you keep track of important dates and events, create To Do Lists, set a Count Down one key access to Today events press . *GTG U JQY VQ GPVGT CP GXGPV 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Calendar. 3. Press for Today. 
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    Alarm and On Time. 6Q XKGY CP GXGPV 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Calendar. 3. Press for Today. 4. Use the navigation keys to . 6Q #FF 'FKV QT 'TCUG 'XGPVU 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Calendar. 3. Press for Today. If you have more than one event
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    next or previous month press . #EEGUU /QPVJ 8KGY CU HQNNQYU 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Calendar. 3. Press for Month View. Remember, the current date is highlighted. Use day (the date is not underlined) your phone will automatically go to the New Event function. 
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    5. Press or to return to the Calendar. 6. Press to display the Options menu. Choose what you want to do: New Event, Edit Event, Erase Event events in your calendar. 7UKPI ,WOR 6Q &CVG 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Calendar. 3. Press for Jump To Date. 4. Enter the date
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    *GTG U JQY VQ ETGCVG C 6Q &Q .KUV 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Calendar. 3. Press for To Do List. 4. Enter the item you 6Q XKGY GFKV CFF QT GTCUG 6Q &Q .KUV KVGOU 1. Press for the Main menu. 2. Press for Calendar. 3. Press for To Do List. 4. Using the navigation
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    more major cities, states, regions or countries in a time zone. %JGEMKPI VJG EWTTGPV VKOG KP CPQVJGT EKV[ QT EQWPVT[ 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Calendar. 3. Press for World Clock. 4. Use the navigation keys to find the current time in one of the following 24 time zones
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    timers using the Count Down feature in Calendar. 6Q GPVGT C %QWPV &QYP 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Calendar. 3. Press for Countdown. Your Sprint PCS Phone is programmed at the factory to Count Down the time remaining until January 1, 2000. 4. Press to display options
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    6Q XKGY CPF CFF GFKV QT GTCUG C %QWPV &QYP 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Calendar. 3. Press for Countdown. Count Down timers display in order of least amount of time passed since the Count Down was started, and least amount of time remaining until the specified date. 
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    #NCTO %NQEM Your Sprint PCS Phone has an alarm clock inside of it with three it is easy to change it's time or to turn it off. 6Q UGV VJG #NCTO 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Calendar. 3. Press for Alarm Clock. 4. Select the alarm you want to set by pressing , , or
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    date and time for the alarm. Use the volume keys on the side of the phone to select AM or PM or press for AM or for PM. 7. Press to save the new alarm setting. Your phone returns to the Alarm menu showing the date and time of each alarm that is set. 
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    %CNEWNCVQT You can perform calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on your phone. 6Q RGTHQTO C ECNEWNCVKQP 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Setup / Tool. 3. Press for Calculator. 4. Press digit keys to enter the first number in your
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    2%5 8QKEGOCKN DQZ Setting up your Sprint PCS Voicemail box provides access to voicemail messages. To set up your voicemail box (you will be prompted to perform each of the following steps): 1. Press and hold for at least two seconds. 2. Create your own pass code. Make sure you pick a number
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    Sprint PCS Phone receives four kinds of messages: voicemail, text, numeric pages and Wireless Web messages (Wireless Web message notification may not be available at time of printing). +PEQOKPI OGUUCIGU Your phone a message header displays. You can easily review the new message while on the call
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     CPF 9KTGNGUU 9GD /GUUCIGU When a message arrives, you can immediately review it by pressing , or store the message for later review by pressing . The Messages menu provides options for reviewing the sender's name, phone number, time / date stamp and the message. Note: Wireless Web message
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    you want. 2. Press to return to the previous screen. Note: If the message you are reviewing contains a phone number that is already stored in the Internal Phone Book, the Save option does not display, and the available menu options will be: (1) Talk, (2) Erase, (3) Next Msg, (4) Previous Msg. 
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    messages: 1. Press to display the Messages menu. 2. Press for Erase. 3. Press for Page/Text or for BrowserMsg. 4. A confirmation displays. Press to erase all messages or to return to the previous screen. /GUUCIG TKPIKPI Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to set a unique ring type
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    /GUUCIG OGOQT[ ECRCEKV[ Your Sprint PCS Phone can store up to 100 messages, depending on the length of the you erase the stored messages. /GUUCIGU CPF .QEM OQFG Incoming messages are received even when your phone is in Lock mode. However, the screen will display the time and date of the message but
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    special numbers 4. Erase your Internal Phone Book 5. Reset phone .QEM OQFG Locking the phone limits all outgoing calls except calls to the three hard-coded emergency numbers (911, *911 and #911), the three user-programmable special numbers, and the Sprint PCS Customer Care number (which is
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    UGVVKPI The default lock code for your Sprint PCS Phone is generally 0000 or the last four digits of your phone number. You can enter a personal lock code and later change the lock code as often as you like. To enter a new lock code: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Setup / Tool
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    . To place normal outgoing calls, press to display the lock code screen, and then enter the lock code. When the Standby screen displays, enter the phone number, and then press TALK . 5RGEKCN PWODGTU Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the option of storing three special numbers. Each special number
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    of your important personal settings (Internal Phone Book, Voice Dial recordings, Voice Memos, Messages, and Calendar) are not affected by resetting your phone. To reset the phone: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Setup / Tool. 3. Press code. for Security and enter your current
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    can erase all the numbers stored in your Internal Phone Book. This is useful if you want to give your phone to a friend or family member. Here's how to do it: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Setup / Tool. 3. Press code. for Security and enter your current lock 4. Press for
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    addition to Incoming, Outgoing and Missed lists, your phone maintains three airtime logs. See "Reviewing airtime" on page 101 for information on this useful press TALK to be immediately connected. 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Call Logs. Press the associated digit key to
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    Phone Book match, only the phone number displays. 4. When a log is highlighted you can press: TALK to be connected to that party. to review information available on that call (name and phone 's how to do it: 1. Press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Call Logs. 3. Press for Erase History.
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    call. A "Lifetime" measurement that shows (in hours and minutes) the total time spent on all calls (incoming and outgoing) since your phone was placed into service. This airtime log is kept for historical and maintenance reasons and cannot be erased. To view your airtime measurements: 1. Press to
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    and have removed most graphics. Each time you launch the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser, the phone will connect to the Internet through the Sprint PCS Wireless Web and the service indicator icon ( ) will appear on the display. Any time the service indicator icon is visible on the display, you are
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    process. This initial setup process occurs only the first time you access the service. To launch the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser: 1. From Standby mode, press or . Your Sprint PCS Phone will access the Sprint PCS Wireless Web. Note: A reminder of the charge will appear. Using the soft
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    display when accessing the MiniBrowser is dependent on the service provider content. To view additional text, use the scroll keys. 5RTKPV 2%5 9KTGNGUU 9GD $TQYUGT 1PG6QWEJ #EEGUU Your phone allows you to have One-Touch Access to the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser. This is done from the Standby
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    0CXKICVKPI VJG 5RTKPV 2%5 9KTGNGUU 9GD $TQYUGT When you use the MiniBrowser, some keys on your phone operate differently than during 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
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    session. For more information on this feature see "Receiving a phone call while using the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser" on page 108. 5. CLR Key: This Key: Exits the MiniBrowser and returns the phone to Standby mode. 11. MENU Key: This is the right soft key. The right soft key
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    method will appear on the right soft key as T9word, alpha, SYM1 or NUM. To change the Input Mode, press the soft key. In the Sprint PC Wireless Web Browser, use the indicated key to perform the following text entry functions: press Shift to change case ("Shift", "CAP" or lowercase). press Next
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    TQYUGT You may initiate a phone call from the Sprint PCS Wireless Web if the site you are using supports this feature (the phone number may be highlighted You can receive phone calls while in a MiniBrowser session. During a MiniBrowser session your phone and your service provider pass information
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    you to use. Whenever packets of information are not being exchanged, your phone can receive calls. To answer a call while in the MiniBrowser press TALK . When you complete your call, you are automatically returned to your MiniBrowser session
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    kit manual for instructions to set up your computing device. Note: Your phone must be on the Sprint PCS Wireless Network to use Sprint PCS Wireless Web services. )GVVKPI 5VCTVGF Purchase a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Kit (sold separately). Connect your laptop PC to your Sprint PCS Phone by
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    and your Sprint PCS Phone. 1. Plug the smaller end of the data cable, with the release tab facing up, into the accessory connection of your phone. 2. Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Kit. The software is designed to take you through the installation process step by step. See the software user guide
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    when viewing your Caller IDs. #EEGUUKPI (GCVWTGU While connected on a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection call, you can still access most features. You can navigate the phone's menu system to change or view your phone's features or Phone Book entries or read messages or Caller IDs that you received
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    must be on a digital network to receive or send faxes and data. 1. Ensure that your Sprint PCS Phone is connected to your computing device and is powered on. 2. Press to display the Main menu. 3. Press for Setup/Tool. 4. Press for Data/Fax In. 5. Use the scroll keys to select "Incoming Fax
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    to Standby mode. 'PFKPI C ECNN Some of the normal ways to end a call, like closing the phone, will not end a Sprint PCS Wireless Web call. Always close the connection through the application on your computer. Your phone will return to Standby mode. Disconnecting the data cable or turning off your
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    from Yahoo! automatically sends you the information that's important to you. With the Wireless Web Messaging capability that's already available on every Sprint PCS Phone, you can get Internet updates at the times you choose. You decide the updates you want, using personalization options on your My
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    /GPWU Your Sprint PCS Phone includes both a Main menu and an In-Use menu. /CKP OGPW The Main menu in Standby mode contains eight primary options, all of which contain sub-menus (see "Your Phone's Main menu" on page 117). +P 7UG OGPW The In Use menu options are available in Talk mode: 1. (Un)Mute 2.
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    ;QWT 2JQPG U /CKP OGPW Main menu Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á Á 
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    Sprint PCS Phone in an area where the signal is too weak, the Power Save feature will automatically activate to conserve battery power when you've been unable to pick up a signal for 15 minutes. If your phone is on, it will periodically recheck service availability or you can do so yourself manually
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    government health agencies and industry developed this updated standard after reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP). The design of the phone complies with these updated standards. Of course, if you want to limit
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    your shoulder. Do not hold, bend or twist the phone antenna at any time. Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. Speak directly into the microphone. Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid! Only Samsung authorized personnel should service your phone and its accessories. 
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    turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. 4GUVTKEVKPI EJKNFTGP U CEEGUU VQ [QWT RJQPG Your phone should not be played with by children. They could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your Sprint PCS bill. 
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    dangerous areas or any area where posted notices so require. For example, to avoid interfering with blasting operations, you should turn off your phone when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating that two-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews use remote-controlled
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    signals and the appropriate safety precautions to take with such devices For example safety instructions for pacemakers may include minimum distances that the phone should be kept from the pacemaker, areas where the phone should not be kept (for example, the breast pocket), use of the ear opposite
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    batteries, antennas and chargers. The 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. Although your phone in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing, however, Samsung reserves
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    its intended purpose only. 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. You must never use a battery charger that is damaged in any way or
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    eyes and skin, and can be toxic if swallowed. Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions specified in this user guide. See "Charging the battery" on page 23. Return unwanted Samsung Lithium Ion batteries to your nearest Samsung Service Center. (Call toll free 1-888-987-HELP (4357) in the
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    5RTKPV 2%5 2JQPG CPF DCVVGT[ URGEKHKECVKQPU Dual Band: Display Screen: Battery Type: PCS Antenna: CDMA 1.9 GHz / AMPS 800 MHz Graphical LCD (with 1 dedicated Icon Line) Standard: 1000 mAh Lithium-Ion Extended: 1600 mAh Lithium-Ion retractable, user-replaceable S‚„u€†Â
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    , 111 desktop charger, 24, 25, 126 extended battery, 128 headset, 16 standard battery, 128 unauthorized, 24 Activating Service on your phone, 1 29 area codes, 42 Auto Answer mode, 112 Automatic hyphenation, 41 Automatic storage, 29 $ back up one menu level, 18 Backlight, 13, 50-51, 117 Battery, 22,
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    service, 34 Samsung Service Center, 122 Sprint PCS Customer Care, 3, 11, 34-36, 52, 76, 94 customize, 53 & data, 57, 110-114 default, 31, 36, 57-58, 68, 95, 97, 98, 103 desktop chargers , 18 the Internal Phone Book, 98 Total Airtime, 101 explosive atmosphere, 122 Extended Battery, 128 ( fade-
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    Airtime, 101, 117 redial, 101, 117 leave a Sprint PCS Service Area, 34 LED indicator, 19, 20 LED Indicator, 19 links, 105 liquid spills, 120 Lithium Ion batteries, 23, 127, 128 lock code, 3, 73, 94-98 default lock code, 95 lock the phone, 94, 95 new lock code, 95 Lock Mode place an outgoing call in
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    RF Radio frequency safety, 119 rain, 120 reception, 20, 118 recharge the battery, 126-127 Redialing calls, 27 redial the last call, 27 reentering a Sprint PCS Service Area, 34 Resetting your phone, 97 review, 59, 63, 88, 89-91, 100 reviewing text messages, 91 RF, 118, 119, 122-123, 125 RF exposure
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    Time, 128 temperatures, 126, 127 temporarily unblock, 35 Text Message, 90 text messages, 55 reviewing text messages, 91 Three-Touch Dialing, 27, 75 Three-Way Calling, 15, 37 Tone length setting, 41 set tone length, 41 Turning your Sprint PCS Phone on and off, 20 Two-Touch Dialing, 75 7 unlock your
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