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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 SprintStore or call Sprint PCS Customer Service
Solutions for service.
Note:
For the best care of your phone, only Sprint PCS Authorized Personnel should
service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty.
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE
Using Your Phone While Driving
Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free
device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions.
Remember that safety always comes first.
When using your phone in the car:
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Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial.
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When available, use a hands-free device.
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Position your phone within easy reach.
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Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the
call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
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Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
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Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when stationary or before
pulling into traffic.
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Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your
attention from the road.
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Dial
to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your
wireless phone.
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Use your phone to help others in emergencies.
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Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless number
when necessary.
Tip:
Purchase an optional Hands-Free Car Kit.
Following Safety Guidelines
To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a
given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause
interference or danger.
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF) signals.
However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded
electronic equipment.
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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 signal 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 the 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 active, it periodically rechecks
service availability or you can check it 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 radiofrequency (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 Radiofrequency 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.
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Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder.
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Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone’s antenna.
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Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.
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Speak directly into the mouthpiece.
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