Samsung SCH-1500 series User Manual Download

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The Clear Alternative to Cellular

Sprint PCS Phone

SCH-1500

Manufactured by Samsung

User Guide

Please read this manual before operating the phone,

and keep it for future reference.

Summary of Contents for SCH-1500 series

Page 1: ...The Clear Alternative to Cellular Sprint PCS Phone SCH 1500 Manufactured by Samsung User Guide Please read this manual before operating the phone and keep it for future reference SM TM ...

Page 2: ... works of reverse engineer decompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with Samsung Sprint PCS and their respective suppliers Sprint PCS Customer Care To contact Sprint PCS Customer Care Dial or call 1 888 211 4PCS 4727 I...

Page 3: ...mplify your life Our advanced technology is designed to grow with your communication needs so that one day you will be able to rely entirely on your Sprint PCS Phone to stay connected This User Guide will introduce you to our technology and your new Sprint PCS Phone through easy to follow instructions If you have additional questions we ll be happy to help you in person Just stop by any Sprint PCS...

Page 4: ...ou are in a Sprint PCS Service area no or is displayed which would indicate roaming Press You will be connected to a Sprint PCS Customer Care Advocate who will guide you through the activation process In Southern California call 1 888 PCS 6699 from any phone other than your Sprint PCS Phone 2 Another option is to call Sprint PCS Customer Care from any phone other than your new Sprint PCS Phone Cal...

Page 5: ...rity 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 Care Advocate will collect your information and help you select your Sprint PCS Service Plan Once you ve made all your selections they ll guide you through the activation process ...

Page 6: ...vated Just enter your four digit lock code and you ll be ready to begin making calls If you can t recall your lock code try the last four digits of either your Sprint PCS Phone number Social Security number or Tax ID number If none of these numbers work your phone should be reprogrammed Take it to the nearest Sprint PCS Center for assistance ...

Page 7: ...ern California call 1 800 455 4551 You can also press on your activated Sprint PCS Phone In Southern California press A Sprint PCS Customer Care Advocate will answer your call 24 hours a day and will be happy to assist you Note Our services are provided to you under certain terms and conditions all of which are listed in the literature included in your Sprint PCS Phone Box ...

Page 8: ...options make your Sprint PCS Phone both fun and easy to use Voice Dialing 20 Locations 9 Ring Types 4 Melody Tones Vibrator Alert Distinctive Roam Ring Phone Book Memory 79 Locations Call Logs 10 Locations each for Outgoing and Incoming Calls Text Messaging and Voicemail Pause Dialing Ringer Mute during Incoming Call Programmable Lock Redial Last 10 Numbers One touch Dialing 9 Locations Two touch ...

Page 9: ...d Recycling 11 Sprint PCS Phone and Battery Specifications 11 Basic Operations of Your Sprint PCS Phone 12 Turning on Your Sprint PCS Phone 13 Display Options 14 Service Mode Selection 16 Menu Organization 17 Main Menu Structure 18 Calling Options 19 Overview of Calling Options 20 Character Entry 20 Alpha Entry 21 Digit Entry 21 Punctuation Entry 22 Placing a Call 22 Ending a Call 22 Roaming With ...

Page 10: ... Tone Mute 33 Alerts Menu 33 Any Key Answer 34 Tracking Calls Through Call Logs 35 Erasing Call Logs 36 Reviewing Airtime 36 Internal Phone Book 37 Overview of the Internal Phone Book 38 Storing Phone Numbers Names 39 Storing Phone Numbers at Call End 39 Viewing Stored Entries 40 Finding Entries By Location 40 Finding Entries by Name 40 Dialing from the Internal Phone Book 41 Dialing By Memory Loc...

Page 11: ...Messages 48 Advanced Features 49 Pause Dialing 50 Entering and Storing Pauses 50 Security Options 51 Lock Mode 51 Lock Code Setting 52 Locking the Phone 53 Dialing in Lock Mode 53 Call Restriction Options 54 Restricting Calls 54 Resetting the Phone 55 KeyGuard 55 Emergency and Special Numbers 56 Storing Emergency Special Numbers 56 Dialing Emergency Special Numbers 56 Special Sprint PCS Features 5...

Page 12: ...6 Hand Strap 67 Charging Times with Accessories 67 Appendix 68 Troubleshooting 69 Maximizing Call Quality 69 Caring for the Antenna 69 Common Questions 69 Safety Considerations 72 Compliance with Safety Standards 72 Driving 72 Electronic Devices 73 Aircraft 73 Blasting Areas 73 Other Dangerous Areas 74 FCC Notice 74 Maintenance 74 Glossary of Terms 75 Index 78 ...

Page 13: ...g Started Your Sprint PCS Phone Box Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone Screen Display Battery Installation Charging and Care Basic Operations of Your Sprint PCS Phone Display Options Service Mode Selection Menu Organization ...

Page 14: ...g Started 2 Your Sprint PCS Phone Box Your Sprint PCS Phone Box contains the following items Sprint PCS PhoneTM with Hand Strap Standard LiIon Battery Dual Slot Desktop Charger User Guide Quick Reference Card ...

Page 15: ...your Sprint PCS PhoneTM The following illustration identifies the function keys controls and indicators 1 LED Indicator Calls Messages Power On 2 LCD Screen 3 Volume Buttons 4 Talk Key 5 Scroll Keys 6 Voice Dialing Key 7 Clear Key 8 Microphone 9 OK Store Key 10 Menu Key 11 Messages Key 12 End Power Key 13 Antenna ...

Page 16: ...nversation the screen displays the call timer and the name and number of the other party if available Active in use options such as Mute and Call Waiting also display during conversation For additional indicators see Table 2 Status Alert Indicators on page 6 The following icons and text display at power on Signal Strength Battery Strength No Service New Voicemail Analog Mode New Text Message Roami...

Page 17: ...haracters return to Standby while viewing menus Press END POWER to end a call return to Standby mode mute the ringer on an incoming call Press and hold END POWER to turn the phone on and off Press MENU to display the Main Menu and to scan Main Menu options Press MESSAGES to access voice page and text messages Press and hold MESSAGES to access voice messages in one step Press OK to save menu option...

Page 18: ...nd or receive calls or the phone is in Power Save mode In Use Displays when the phone is in use Roaming Displays when the phone is outside the Sprint PCS Network Voice Message Indicates new voice message Text Message Indicates new text message Analog Indicates that the phone is in Analog roam mode In Digital mode no icon displays Battery Charge Indicates battery charge level ...

Page 19: ...xt display indicates ringer status Greeting A personal greeting of up to 12 characters displays in Standby mode when set Incoming Call Text display and ringer vibrate alert signal incoming calls depending on setting Dropped Call Text display indicates a dropped call Failed Call Text display indicates a failed call Minute Beep Sounds every 60 seconds in Conversation mode when set Call Waiting Text ...

Page 20: ...h the top of the battery about a quarter of an inch from the latch 3 Gently slide the battery toward the top of the phone until it snaps into place Dual Slot Desktop Charger The Dual Slot Desktop Charger contains Front compartment for charging the battery while attached to the phone Rear compartment for charging the battery alone not attached to the phone Red light to indicate that the battery is ...

Page 21: ...r denotes that the battery has completed its charge cycle A completely discharged standard battery recharges fully in approximately 3 0 hours The extended battery recharges in approximately 5 0 hours Leaving your Sprint PCS Phone powered on during charging or charging batteries simultaneously increases charging time Leaving the battery in the charger once it is fully charged does not harm the batt...

Page 22: ... humidity areas such as a bathroom Never dispose of the battery by incineration fire Keep the metal contacts at the battery base clean Do not attempt to disassemble or short circuit the battery as injuries or burns may result Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance Do not allow metal objects or liquids to contact or short circuit the battery terminals as injuries or b...

Page 23: ...m Ion batteries to your nearest Samsung Service Center Call toll free 1 888 987 HELP 4357 in the U S Table 4 Sprint PCS PhoneTM and Battery Specifications Dual Band CDMA 1 9 GHz AMPS 800 MHz LCD Screen 5 Lines 4 Text Lines 1 Icon Line Battery Type Standard 850 mAh LiIon Extended 1350 mAh LiIon PCS Antenna 1 4 Wave down 5 8 Wave up PCS Phone with Standard Battery Extended Battery Dimensions H x W x...

Page 24: ...d Dialing Enter the memory location and then press End Call Press Answer Call Press Save Numbers Enter phone number press and then follow screen prompts Outgoing Call Press to review the last 10 outgoing calls Incoming Call Press to review the last 10 incoming calls Name Search Press in Standby mode Voice activated Dialing is only available in Sprint PCS Service Areas and on the PCS digital networ...

Page 25: ...ked displays Enter the lock code to unlock the phone See Lock mode on page 51 Conversation Mode You can place and answer calls only when your Sprint PCS Phone is powered on During a call the phone is in Conversation mode Standby Mode When your Sprint PCS Phone is powered on but no call is in progress the phone is in Standby mode Power Save Mode Your Sprint PCS Phone enters Power Save mode automati...

Page 26: ...r Backlight 4 Press the scroll keys to scan menu options 8 Seconds after last keypress 30 Seconds Off 5 When the desired option displays press to save the setting Own Phone Number Display The phone number of your Sprint PCS Phone displays every time you turn on the phone At other times you can display your phone number from the Main Menu To view your phone number from Standby mode 1 Press to displ...

Page 27: ...rsonal greeting by pressing the alphanumeric keys on the keypad See Alpha Entry on page 21 5 Press to save the setting Version Display You can view the software version of your phone To view the version in Standby mode Main Menu 1 Press to display the Main Menu 2 Press for Display 3 Press for Version 4 Press to return to the previous screen To view the version in Conversation mode In Use Menu 1 Pr...

Page 28: ...service automatically Sprint PCS Service is limited to Sprint PCS service and Digital and Analog roaming are not allowed Analog The phone will acquire Analog service but will revert to Sprint PCS or Automatic depending on your setting at the next power up To select the service mode 1 Press to display the Main Menu 2 Press for Set Mode 3 Press the scroll keys to scan options 4 When the desired serv...

Page 29: ...Menu options are available in Conversation mode 1 Mute Unmute 2 Silent Key 3 Phone Book 4 My Phone 5 Version 6 Send Tel Menu Navigation To access a menu option press and then press the scroll keys to scan menu options Press the associated digit key to select the desired option If you know the number of the option you want to select simply press and then press the associated digit key to select the...

Page 30: ...me 2 by Mem 3 Set Mode Automatic Sprint PCS Analog 4 Sounds 1 Ring Vol 2 Key Vol 3 Ring Type 4 MSG Alert 1 Ringer 2 Ring Type 1 Voice 2 Page 3 Text 5 Roam Ring 5 Display 1 BackLight 2 My Phone 3 Greeting 4 Version 6 Security 1 Lock 2 Restrict 1 Phone Book 2 Incoming 3 Outgoing 3 LockCode 4 Emergency 5 ResetPhone 7 Alert 1 MinuteBeep 2 Service 8 Setup 1 AnyKey Ans 2 ToneLength 9 Voice Dial 0 KeyGua...

Page 31: ...alling Options 19 Calling Options Overview of Calling Options Character Entry Placing Ending Calls Roaming With Your Sprint PCS Phone Ringer Alert Options Any Key Answer Tracking Calls Through Call Logs ...

Page 32: ...ss Use Speed Dialing Call emergency or special numbers in Lock mode Initiate Three Way Calling during conversation Answer a Call Waiting call during conversation Character Entry Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the option of entering and storing names phone numbers and a personal greeting You can enter letters numbers and punctuation marks by pressing the alphanumeric keys on the keypad Your Sprint ...

Page 33: ...2 3 To enter a subsequent letter press the associated alphanumeric key If the next letter in the name entry is the same as the previous letter or appears on the same key press to move to the next space and then enter the next letter 4 To erase a letter entered incorrectly press You can also press and then enter a different letter To erase the entire entry press and hold Digit Entry To enter digits...

Page 34: ...e the entry Placing Ending Calls Placing a Call To place a call 1 Press and hold to power on the phone An active screen display indicates that the phone is powered on No dial tone sounds 2 Enter the phone number up to 32 digits by pressing the digit keys The phone number displays from right to left 3 Press The phone places the call to the entered phone number if service is available Ending a Call ...

Page 35: ...tional analog cellular providers you will pay the roaming rate plus long distance charges where they apply Note In areas where Sprint PCS does not have roaming agreements in place you will still be able to make but not receive calls using a credit card This is called manual roaming Setting Your Phone s Mode Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to control your ability to roam For more information on ho...

Page 36: ...ifferent Cellular roaming will be similar to the quality provided by conventional analog cellular carriers today Although you will still have the convenience of being able to make and receive calls here are some differences you can expect You are more likely to experience static cross talk fade out and dropped calls Some calling features such as Caller ID and voicemail message indicator that are s...

Page 37: ... reentering a Sprint PCS Service Area while on a roaming call turn your phone off and on again to acquire Sprint PCS Service If you need customer service while using your phone outside the Sprint PCS Network dial 1 888 211 4PCS for Sprint PCS Customer Care If you are in Southern California dial 1 800 455 4551 ...

Page 38: ...hen enter the correct number Prepend Dialing The Prepend option lets you add digits such as area codes and network feature activation codes to a seven digit phone number You can prepend a phone number before dialing or prepend an existing entry in the Phone Book or Call Logs To use Prepend access a phone number stored in the Phone Book or Call Logs see related section and then prepend the number T...

Page 39: ...to save the number in the Phone Book Dropped Call Alert A dropped call can occur during conversation in response to a signal fade In this case the call ends and Call Dropped displays To acknowledge a dropped call alert press If the dropped call was an outgoing call from your phone you can redial the number automatically by pressing twice Failed Call Alert A failed call can occur if the Sprint PCS ...

Page 40: ...displays press to save the setting Mute Microphone You can mute the microphone during conversation by selecting the Mute option from the In Use Menu When Mute is active MUTE displays The phone resets this condition to the default Unmute setting at call end To mute the microphone 1 During conversation press to display the In Use Menu 2 Press to mute the microphone You will hear the other party s co...

Page 41: ...silence the ringer before answering the call The calling party ends the call The call is sent to voicemail Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the following call notification features Nine unique ring types and four melody tones Eight ring volume settings including Vibrate and Off Name display with Caller ID Automatic storage of call information in the Call Logs up to 10 phone numbers each for outgoing...

Page 42: ...ress the scroll keys to scroll to the desired ring type or volume level 5 When the desired ring type or volume level displays press to save the setting Ring Volume Setting You can set ring volume in Standby mode from the Main Menu or by pressing the Volume buttons on the side of the phone During an incoming call pressing the Volume buttons mutes the ringer To adjust ring volume in Standby mode 1 P...

Page 43: ...els 1 6 and Off 5 When the desired option displays press to save the setting Ring Type Setting You can select from nine ring types and four melody tones for incoming calls To set ring types for incoming calls 1 Press to display the Main Menu 2 Press for Sounds 3 Press for Ring Type 4 Press the scroll keys to scan ring types and melody tones Each tone sounds as you scan the options 5 When the desir...

Page 44: ...ish to set unique ring types for messages Press for Ring Type and then press the associated digit key to select a message alert type Voice Page Text Press the scroll keys again to select the message alert type for voice page and text messages individually 5 When the desired option displays press to save the setting Roam Ring Setting The Roam Ring option lets you select a unique ring type for roami...

Page 45: ... side of the phone or by pressing before answering the call At call end the saved ring volume setting resets automatically Alert Menu The Alert menu is available in Standby mode to turn the Minute Beep and Service alert tones on and off Service alerts include audible alert tones that sound when the phone acquires or loses service or enters Roaming mode To select alert options 1 Press to display th...

Page 46: ...ny Key Answer to answer incoming calls by pressing any key on the keypad except To activate Any Key Answer 1 Press to display the Main Menu 2 Press for Setup 3 Press for AnyKey Ans 4 Press and to toggle between On Off 5 Press to save the setting ...

Page 47: ...s to display the Main Menu 2 Press for Call Logs 3 Press the associated digit key to select an option Press for Outgoing calls Press for Incoming calls Press for Erase Logs Press for Airtime 4 When the list of calls displays Options 1 or 2 press the scroll keys to scan entries The time date stamp displays for each entry If there is a Phone Book match the name displays If there is not a Phone Book ...

Page 48: ...view airtime 1 Press to display the Main Menu 2 Press for Call Logs 3 Press for Airtime 4 Press the associated digit key to display airtime for the selected calls Press for Last Call The screen displays the phone number of the last call along with the airtime and the time date stamp Press to return to the previous screen Press for Total The screen displays the total number of calls and the airtime...

Page 49: ...Phone Book 37 Internal Phone Book Overview of the Internal Phone Book Storing Phone Numbers Names Viewing Stored Entries Dialing from the Internal Phone Book Editing Phone Book Entries Erasing Phone Book Entries ...

Page 50: ...al location selection option Adding Editing entries by name or location Searching entries by name or location Speed Dialing Placing a call to the displayed Phone Book entry Pause Dialing support Silent Keypad dialing Prepending phone numbers Phone Book match for Incoming Outgoing Calls Call Waiting Three Way Calling and Text Messages Name Number display when entry includes name Save to Phone Book ...

Page 51: ...ssing the digit keys and then press 7 To include a name with the phone number entry enter the name at the screen prompt See Alpha Entry page 21 8 Press to save the entry Storing Phone Numbers at Call End To store a phone number after ending a call 1 Press to end the call The screen displays the call time length of call and phone number of the party if available 2 To store the phone number press Th...

Page 52: ...s press to place a call Finding Entries by Name You can locate Phone Book entries quickly when the phone is in Standby mode Press to access the Phone Book in one step and then press the scroll keys to scan entries To find Phone Book entries from the Main Menu 1 Press to display the Main Menu 2 Press for Phone Book 3 Press for Recall Additional options display 4 Press again for By Name 5 Begin ente...

Page 53: ...ortcuts Table 6 Memory Dialing Shortcuts ACTIVITY SHORTCUT One Touch Dialing Press and hold the associated digit key for the location Two Touch Dialing Press and release the first associated digit key and then press and hold the second digit key Example To dial the phone number stored in memory location 3 press and hold until Connecting displays on the screen To dial the phone number stored in mem...

Page 54: ...and then press to save the new number Press for Memory Enter the digit s for the memory location you want to save and then press to save the new location Erasing Phone Book Entries To erase Phone Book entries 1 Press to display the Main Menu 2 Press for Phone Book 3 Press for Erase Additional options display 4 Press for By Name or press for By Memory 5 Enter the name or number corresponding to the...

Page 55: ...e Services and Voicemail 43 Message Services and Voicemail Overview of Message Services and Voicemail Message Management Setting Up Your Voicemail Box Reviewing Numeric Page and Text Messages Erasing Messages ...

Page 56: ...mory reaches 75 percent capacity the screen displays a text notification and a prompt to erase old messages At 100 percent capacity the screen displays a text notification and rejects additional incoming messages until you erase some of the stored messages The phone automatically adjusts the incoming message alert volume to the lowest setting when the phone is in Conversation mode Incoming voicema...

Page 57: ...on modes When a new message arrives an alert tone sounds depending on the setting and the message header displays The message header includes the type of message Voice Numeric Page Text and the name phone number if available You can review the message upon notification or store the message for later review The Messages menu provides options for reviewing the phone number and in some case the name ...

Page 58: ...messages 1 Press to display the Messages menu 2 Press for Voice The screen displays Voicemail the time date and the number of new unread messages 3 Press for context specific options Press to Listen to voicemail messages Press to Reset the counter for voicemail messages if desired The system resets the counter automatically after you listen to all new messages One touch Voicemail Access Press and ...

Page 59: ... stored the message 3 Press the associated digit key to select a message by its entry number 4 When the message displays press to review the message 5 After reviewing the message press for context specific options Press for Talk to call the phone number Press to Save the number if there is no Phone Book match Press to Erase the message Press to review the Next message Press to review the Previous ...

Page 60: ...Messages You can erase all stored messages To erase messages 1 Press to display the Messages menu 2 Press for Delete All The screen prompts for confirmation before erasing messages 3 Press to erase the messages or press to cancel the operation ...

Page 61: ...Advanced Features 49 Advanced Features Pause Dialing Security Options Call Restriction Options Resetting the Phone KeyGuard Emergency and Special Numbers ...

Page 62: ...by pressing after dialing a phone number You can store these numbers in the Phone Book just like any other number To enter a pause 1 Enter the phone number by pressing the digit keys 2 Press to enter a Pause The letter P displays on the screen at the end of the phone number 3 Press the digit keys to enter the number that you want to send as DTMF after the pause 4 To store the number press and then...

Page 63: ...Security options 1 Lock 2 Restrict Phone Book Incoming Outgoing calls 3 Lock Code 4 Emergency 5 Reset Phone Lock Mode Locking the phone limits outgoing calls to emergency numbers such as 911 three user programmable special numbers and the Sprint PCS Customer Care number which is You can lock the phone manually during use or set the phone to lock automatically at power on When the phone is in Lock ...

Page 64: ...ode as often as you like To enter a new lock code 1 Press to display the Main Menu 2 Press for Security The Lock Code screen displays 3 Enter the existing four digit lock code to access the Security menu 4 Press for Lock Code 5 Enter a new four digit lock code by pressing the digit keys 6 Press to save the new lock code Note The lock code does not display When you enter a new lock code make a note...

Page 65: ...e phone locks immediately On Power Up The phone locks automatically at the next power up 6 Press to save the setting Dialing in Lock Mode You can place calls to emergency and special numbers in Lock mode To place normal outgoing calls in Lock mode enter the lock code to unlock the phone and then dial the phone number To place an outgoing call in Lock mode To call an emergency or special number ent...

Page 66: ...he phone from placing outgoing calls other than the emergency numbers To restrict calls 1 Press to display the Main Menu 2 Press for Security The Lock Code screen displays 3 Enter the four digit lock code to access the Security menu 4 Press for Restrict 5 Press the associated digit key to select an option Press to restrict the Phone Book Press to restrict Incoming calls Press to restrict Outgoing ...

Page 67: ...ation displays 5 Press to reset the phone and erase all Phone Book entries or press to cancel the operation 6 To confirm resetting the phone press again The phone restores the default settings and then returns to Standby mode To cancel the operation before resetting the phone press KeyGuard The KeyGuard feature is available in Standby mode to prevent accidental dialing while the phone is on but no...

Page 68: ...umbers To store special numbers in the Security menu 1 Press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Security The Lock Code screen displays 3 Enter the four digit lock code to access the Security menu 4 Press for Emergency Numbers 5 Press the associated digit key to select a location for the special number 6 Enter the emergency special number by pressing the digit keys 7 Press to save the number in t...

Page 69: ...Special Sprint PCS Features 57 Special Sprint PCS Features Voice Dialing Call Waiting Call Forwarding Three Way Calling Block Own Number ...

Page 70: ...e prompts and screen displays to guide you through the recording process 4 Respond to the prompt by saying the name you want to save For best results use names of at least two syllables or use both a first and last name The phone stores the name as a first sample and then prompts for the name again 5 Respond to the prompt by repeating the name after the beep The phone stores the name as a second s...

Page 71: ...cing a Call Using Voice Dialing To place a call using Voice Dialing 1 Press the Voice Dialing key 2 At the voice prompt say the name into the phone The phone places the call if it recognizes the name If the phone does not recognize the name the screen prompts for the name again If the phone is unable to recognize the name after two attempts the voice prompt states The name cannot be recognized The...

Page 72: ...n to the previous screen Erasing Voice Dialing Entries To erase an individual Voice Dialing entry 1 Press to display the Main Menu 2 Press for Voice Dial 3 Press for Review A list of entries displays 4 Press the digit key to select the desired entry or press the scroll keys to scan entries The recorded names play audibly as you scroll through the list 5 When the desired entry displays press to era...

Page 73: ...turn off the feature for the current call Answering a Call Waiting Call To answer a Call Waiting call 1 To answer the call press The phone connects the calling party and places the current party on hold 2 Press again to switch between the two parties Note If you do not respond to the Call Waiting notification the phone logs the call in the Missed Calls Log and then sends the call to voicemail Deac...

Page 74: ...ress A confirmation tone sounds 4 To deactivate Call Forwarding press Three Way Calling Three Way Calling lets you conduct conference calls with two separate parties at the same time The phone records the outgoing call to both parties as separate entries in the Outgoing Calls Log and you are billed airtime for each outgoing call separately Placing a Three Way Call To place a Three Way Call 1 Durin...

Page 75: ...lled party s Caller ID display Block Own Number Setting To activate Block Own Number temporarily 1 Press 2 Enter the phone number and then press To activate Block Own Number permanently Press In Southern California Press to call Sprint PCS Customer Care To temporarily unblock the number 1 Press 2 Enter the phone number and then press ...

Page 76: ...Accessories 64 Accessories Sprint PCS Phone Accessories ...

Page 77: ...tandard and Extended Batteries Dual Slot Desktop Charger The Dual Slot Desktop Charger charges the battery at your home or office Figure 2 Dual Slot Desktop Charger DTC59 Cigarette Lighter Adapter The Cigarette Lighter Adapter charges your Sprint PCS Phone in a vehicle while you drive and lets you operate the phone from a vehicle cigarette lighter socket Figure 3 Cigarette Lighter Adapter CHG59 ...

Page 78: ...ure 4 Travel Charger TC59 Hands Free Car Kit The Hands Free Car Kit provides safety freedom and convenience in your vehicle Kit includes Cradle and Microphone Figure 5 Hands Free Car Kit HF59N Leather Case The Leather Case provides durability while using your PCS phone Figure 6 Leather Case LC59 Professional installation is recommended for the Hands Free Car Kit ...

Page 79: ...es with Accessories Standard Battery Extended Battery Dual SlotDesktop Charger 3 0 hrs 5 0 hrs Travel Charger 4 0 hrs 5 0 hrs Hands Free Car Kit 3 0 hrs 4 0 hrs Cigarette Lighter Adapter 4 0 hrs 5 0 hrs The accessories listed above are available for purchase at your local retail center or by calling the Sprint PCS Accessory Hotline at 800 974 2221 ...

Page 80: ...Appendix 68 Appendix Troubleshooting Common Questions Safety Considerations Glossary of Terms ...

Page 81: ...or the Antenna For proper care of the antenna please follow these guidelines Replace a damaged antenna immediately A broken antenna may degrade call quality For repairs in the U S call toll free 1 888 987 HELP 4357 Use only the antenna attached to your Sprint PCS Phone Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could cause damage to the phone and may violate Federal Communications Commissi...

Page 82: ...home or office telephone Is it difficult to operate a Sprint PCS Phone No Your Sprint PCS Phone is easy to use To place a call enter the number by pressing the digit keys on the keypad and then press To end the call press To display menu options press and then press the or to scan menu options How do I keep track of my calls The Sprint PCS Phone tracks calls through the Call Logs feature which sto...

Page 83: ...tenna for best reception Move to a location where the phone receives maximum Received Signal Strength For better sound quality place and receive your calls in an environment that is as quiet as possible The battery on my phone doesn t seem to provide a lot of talk time or standby time Why is this To get the most talk time and standby time from your battery use the Dual Slot Desktop Charger that co...

Page 84: ...en using your phone and its accessories please follow these guidelines Compliance with Safety Standards This Sprint PCS Phone meets all standards and recommendations for the protection of the public from exposure to radio frequency RF electromagnetic energy established by governmental bodies and other qualified organizations To reduce the risk of fire electric shock serious personal injury or prop...

Page 85: ...tely from external RF signals Note if there are any regulations posted in the area regarding the operation of wireless phones and learn where you can use them safely within the facility Aircraft Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft The Federal Aviation Administration FAA requires that you have prior permission from the crew to use your phone while the plane is on the ground FCC regulat...

Page 86: ...ain dust or metal powders Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Do not transport or store flammable gas liquid or explosives in the compartment of a vehicle containing your phone or accessories FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment The FCC can require you to stop using the telephone to ...

Page 87: ...CDMA each conversion is digitized and then tagged with a code The mobile phone deciphers only a particular code to pick the right conversation off the air The transmitted signal is just above noise level across the available bandwidth Channel Communications signals transmit along paths called channels Deactivation The process of rendering a wireless phone inactive DTMF Dual tone Multi frequency Yo...

Page 88: ...he LED lights on the charger to indicate that battery charging is taking place PCS Personal Communication System FCC terminology describing two way personal digital wireless communication systems Prepend The addition of a prefix such as an area code to a phone number RF Radio Frequency Roaming The ability to use a wireless phone to make and receive calls in places outside of the home service area ...

Page 89: ...t can notify the subscriber via a pager of an incoming call or message Also called voice messaging Wireless Radio based systems that allow transmission of telephone or data signals through the air without a physical connection such as a metal wire copper or fiber optic cable Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the following patents U S Patent No 4 901 307 5 056 109 5 099 204 5 1...

Page 90: ...68 Automatic Hyphenation 26 B Backlight Control 14 Basic Operations of Your PCS Phone 12 Batteries 65 Battery Care 10 Battery Charge Indicator 6 9 Battery Charging 9 Battery Disposal and Recycling 11 Battery Installation 8 Battery Specifications 11 Battery Storage Temperatures 10 Blasting Areas 73 Block Own Number 63 C Call Forwarding 62 Calling Options 19 Call Logs 35 Call Logs Erasing 36 Call Qu...

Page 91: ...CS Phone 3 Dialing By Memory Location 41 Dialing Emergency Special Numbers 56 Dialing from the Internal Phone Book 41 Dialing in Lock Mode 53 Digit Entry 21 Dimensions 11 Display Options 14 Displaying Your Phone Number 14 Driving 72 Dropped Call Alert 27 Dropped Call Indicator 7 Dual Slot Desktop Charger 8 65 E Editing Phone Book Entries 42 Electronic Devices 73 Emergency and Special Numbers 56 En...

Page 92: ...5 Greeting 7 H Hand Strap 67 Hands Free Car Kit 66 I Incoming Call Indicator 7 Incoming Call Notification 29 Incoming Call Review 12 Installing the Battery 8 Internal Phone Book 37 In Use Menu 17 K Key Functions 5 Key Volume Setting 31 KeyGuard 55 L LCD Screen 3 LED Indicator 3 Leather Case 66 Lock Code Setting 52 Lock Mode 51 Locked Indicator 7 Locking the Phone 53 ...

Page 93: ...ssage Services and Voice Mail 43 Messages Erasing 48 Messages Key 3 5 Messages Reviewing 45 Microphone 3 Minute Beep Setting 28 Minute Beep Indicator 7 Missed Call Alert 27 Mute Microphone 28 N Name Search 12 No Service Indicator 6 O OK Store Key 3 5 One Touch Dialing 41 One Touch Voicemail Access 46 Outgoing Call Review 12 Own Phone Number Display 14 P Pages Reviewing 47 Pause Dialing 50 Pauses E...

Page 94: ...wing Messages 45 Reviewing Numeric Pages and Text Messages 47 Reviewing Voice Dialing Entries 60 Reviewing Voicemail Messages 46 Ring Tone Mute 33 Ring Type Setting 31 Ring Volume Setting 30 Ringer Alert Options 30 Ringer Off Indicator 7 Roaming 23 Roaming Indicator 6 23 Roam Ring Setting 32 S Safety Considerations 72 Saving Numbers 12 Screen Display 4 Scroll Keys 3 5 Security Options 51 Service M...

Page 95: ...g 47 Three Way Calling 62 Tone Length Setting 33 Tracking Calls Through Call Logs 35 Travel Charger 66 Troubleshooting 69 Turning on Your Sprint PCS Phone 13 Two Touch Dialing 41 V Version Display 15 Vibrate Indicator 7 Viewing Stored Entries 40 Voice Dialing 12 58 Voice Dialing Activation 59 Voice Dialing Key 3 5 Voice Dialing Placing a Call 59 Voice Dialing Setup 58 Voicemail Box Setting Up 46 V...

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