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Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. If you're inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception. Understanding Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is on, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message displays on the screen. When a signal is found, your phone returns to Standby mode. Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it's turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 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 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals. More than 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government health agencies and industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP). Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. ᮣ Hold the phone with the antenna up, fully-extended and over your shoulder. ᮣ Try not to ever hold, bend or twist the phone antenna. ᮣ Don't use the phone if the antenna is damaged. ᮣ Speak directly into the mouthpiece. Section 20 134 Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines

Section	Page
Welcome to Sprint PCS	3
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service	11
Turning Your Phone ON and OFF	12
Turning Your Phone ON	12
Turning Your Phone OFF	12
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service	12
Determine If Your Phone Is Already Activated	12
Unlocking Your Phone	13
Activating Your Phone	13
Setting Up Your Voicemail	13
Getting Help	14
Visit Our Web Site	14
Sprint PCS Customer Care	14
Receiving Automated Billing Information	15
Sprint PCS Directory Assistance	15
Sprint PCS Operator Services	15
Understanding This User Guide	16
Getting to Know Your Sprint PCS® Phone	17
Highlights and Features	18
Front View of Phone	20
Command Keys	21
Viewing the Display Screen	22
Using the Battery	23
Battery Capacity	23
Installing the Battery	23
Removing the Battery	24
Charging the Battery	25
Using the Travel Adapter	25
Accessory Interface Connector	26
Understanding Roaming	27
Understanding How Roaming Works	28
Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen	28
Roaming on Other Digital Networks	28
Roaming on Analog Networks	28
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode	29
Set Mode	29
Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply (Call Guard)	30
To Turn the Call Guard Feature On or Off:	30
To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:	30
To Answer Incoming Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:	30
Setting the Time and Date in Analog mode	31
Making Calls	34
Answering Calls	34
Adjusting Volume During a Conversation	35
Missed Call Notification	35
Muting a Call	35
Using Sprint PCS Voice Command	36
It’s Easy To Start	36
Create Your Own Address Book	36
How It Works	37
Dialing Options	37
In-Call Options	38
Incoming Call Notification	38
Changing Ringer Volume	39
End-of-Call Options	39
Saving a Phone Number	39
Finding a Phone Number	41
Four-Digit Dialing	41
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses	42
Calling Emergency Numbers	42
Using One/Two/Three Speed Dialing	43
Displaying Your Phone Number	43
Menu Navigation	46
Working Within the Menu Structure	46
Selecting Menu Items	46
Backing Up Within a Menu	46
Viewing the Menus	47
Menu Diagram	47
Selecting a Character Input Mode	51
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad	52
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input	53
Entering Symbols and Numbers	53
Changing Ringer Volume	56
Silencing the Ringer	56
Adjusting Volume During a Conversation	56
Muting a Call	56
Using Sprint PCS Service Features	57
Using Caller ID	58
Responding to Call Waiting	58
Three-Way Calling	59
Forwarding Your Calls	59
To Activate Call Forwarding:	59
To Deactivate Call Forwarding:	59
Managing Call History	61
Viewing Call History (Incoming, Outgoing and Missed)	62
Call History Options	62
Making a Call From Call History	63
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History	63
Saving a Phone Number From Call History	64
Erasing Call History	64
Managing Messaging	65
Setting Up Voicemail	66
Knowing When You Have Messages	66
Message Types	66
New Voicemail Message Alerts	67
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages	67
Using One-Touch Message Access:	67
Using the Menu Keys on Your Sprint PCS Phone to Access your Messages:	67
Using a Phone Other Than Your Sprint PCS Phone to Access Your Messages:	67
Clearing the Voicemail Message Icon	68
Sending Web Messages	68
Numeric Pages	68
Sprint PCS Wireless Web Messages	68
Sprint PCS Wireless Web Updates	68
New Sprint PCS Wireless Web Messages	68
Sprint PCS Wireless Web Message Storage	69
Displaying Sprint PCS Web Messages	69
Numeric Page Options	69
Extracting Phone Numbers from a Web Message	70
Erasing All Wireless Web Messages	70
Sprint PCS Wireless Web Update Options	70
New Web Alerts	71
Displaying Web Alerts	71
Finding Internal Phone Book Entries	74
Finding Names	74
Finding Entries	74
Internal Phone Book Entry Options	74
Adding a Phone Number to an Internal Phone Book Entry	75
Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry	75
Adding an E-mail Address to an Internal Phone Book Entry	76
Dialing Sprint PCS Services	76
My Sprint PCS Phone Number	77
Changing the Greeting	80
Setting the Language of your Phone	80
Adjusting the Ringer Volume	80
Ringer Types	81
Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls	81
Sprint PCS Ringers & MoreSM	81
Downloading Ringers and Graphics	81
Assigning Downloaded Ringers and Graphics	82
Selecting Ringer Types for Messages	83
Selecting Ringer Types for Alarms	84
Selecting Ringer Types for Data / Fax In	84
Changing the Backlight Time Length	84
Connect Alert	85
Disconnect Alert	85
Changing the Contrast	86
Data/Fax Mode	86
Receiving a Fax	86
Receiving Data	87
Returning to Voice Mode	87
Setting Your Phone’s Security	89
Accessing the Security Menu	90
Locking Your Phone	90
Unlocking Your Phone	90
Changing the Lock Code	91
Calling in Lock Mode	91
Using Special Numbers	91
Erasing Special Numbers	92
Erasing the Internal Phone Book	92
Resetting Your Phone	92
Personal Information Management	93
Accessing the Scheduler	94
How To Access Your Scheduler	94
Calendar	94
Today	94
Month View	94
Jump To Date	95
Task List	95
Countdown	95
Alarm Clock	95
Set Time	96
To Set Time using the menu options	96
Adding New Events	96
Viewing an Event	97
Editing an Event	97
Erasing an Event	97
Alarm Clock	98
Erasing a Programmed Alarm	98
Using Voice-Activated Dialing	100
Tips on recording names	100
Programming the Phone for Voice Dialing	100
Setting Up Voice Dial	101
Placing a Call Using Voice Dial	102
Reviewing Voice Dial Entries	102
Erasing Voice Dial Entries	103
The Sprint PCS Wireless Web	106
The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser	106
Launching the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser	107
Web Guard	108
Using the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser	109
Scrolling	109
Going to a Wireless Internet Site	109
Going Back	109
Entering Text	109
Creating a Bookmark	110
Accessing a Bookmark	110
Deleting a Bookmark	110
The Browser Menu	111
Ending a Browser Session	111
Troubleshooting	111
My Sprint PCS Wireless Web	113
Using Sprint PCS Wireless Web Mail	114
Using AOL Instant Messenger Service	115
Using Sprint PCS Wireless Web Short Mail	116
Signing up for Sprint PCS Wireless Web Updates	118
Setting Up a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection	118
Getting Started	118
Placing a Data Call	119
Receiving Sprint PCS Wireless Web Calls	119
Using Special Features During a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Call	119
Ending a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Call	120
Push Push	122
Object	122
Key Commands	122
Fly Ribbon	123
Object	123
Spider Hunter	123
Object	123
Services	126
Settings	126
Accessing the Calculator	128
Performing a simple Calculations	128
Accessory Options	130
Standard Battery	130
Vehicle Power Adapter	130
Hands-Free Car Kit	130
Travel Charger	130
Sprint PCS Wireless Web™ Connection Kit	130
Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Car Kit	131
Holster	131
Leather Case	131
How To Order	131
Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines	133
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception	134
Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength	134
Understanding Power Save Feature	134
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	134
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety	134
Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance	134
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone	135
Using Your Phone While Driving	135
Following Safety Guidelines	135
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying	136
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas	136
Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone	136
Caring for the Battery	137
Protecting Your Battery	137
Disposal of Lithium Ion (LiIon) Batteries	137
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice	138
FCC Notice	138
Cautions	138
Body-Worn Operation	138
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for Wireless Phones	138
FCC Radio Frequency Emission	138
Owner's Record	139
User Guide Proprietary Notice	139
Terms and Conditions & Warranty Information	141
Terms and Conditions of Services	142
Agreement	142
Provision of Service	142
Credit Verification	142
Changes to Agreement	142
Service Plan	143
Changing Service Plans	143
Use of Services and Equipment; Availability	143
Number	143
Phone Activation Fee	144
Charges	144
Voice Command	144
Invoicing	144
Payment	145
Late Payment Charges	145
Disputed Charges	145
Termination. Non-Term Service Plan.	145
Termination. Term Service Plan.	145
Termination. General.	146
Account Spending Limit	146
Deposits	146
Wireless Web and Voice Portal Services	147
Taxes and Other Regulatory Related Charges	147
Roaming	148
Interruption of Service	148
Phones and Other Equipment	148
Lost or Stolen Equipment	148
Caller ID	149
TTY Access	149
Pay-Per-Call Service	149
International Calling	149
Limitation of Liability	149
NO CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES	150
Indemnification	150
ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES	150
Notices	151
Choice of Law; Jurisdiction	151
General	151
Traveling	152
Home Rate USA	152
Toll-Free USA	152

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Section 20

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Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines

Getting the Most Out of Your Reception

Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength

The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your

area. Your phone informs you of the current strength by displaying a number of bars

next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. If

you’re inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception.

Understanding Power Save Feature

If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save

feature is automatically activated. If your phone is on, it periodically rechecks service

availability or you can check yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the Power Save

feature is activated, a message displays on the screen. When a signal is found, your

phone returns to Standby mode.

Understanding How Your Phone Operates

Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it

receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the

system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 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 1982

standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals. More than

120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government health

agencies and industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the available

body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted

this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid

standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published

by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).

Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance

There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and

maintaining safe, satisfactory service.

Hold the phone with the antenna up, fully-extended and over your shoulder.

Try not to ever hold, bend or twist the phone antenna.

Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.

Speak directly into the mouthpiece.