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Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service
In this Section
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Activating your Phone
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Setting up your Voicemail
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Getting Help
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Understanding this User Guide
This section walks you through the step-by-step basics of setting up service for your Sprint PCS
Phone
™
, including activating or unlocking your phone, selecting your Sprint PCS Service Plan,
receiving your new Sprint PCS Phone Number, and setting up your voicemail. Once you have
completed this section, you’re ready to explore the advanced features of your new phone.
Getting started with Sprint PCS Service
Determine if your Phone is already activated
If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint PCS Center, it probably has been
activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone.
Unlocking your Phone
Follow these steps to unlock your phone:
1.
Press
END
to turn the phone on.
2.
Press .
MENU
3.
Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes, the code is not visible as you type.)
Activating your hone
There are two ways to activate your phone. The fastest way is to call from your new Sprint PCS
Phone
™
.
Follow these steps:
1
.Fully charge your battery
2
.Turn on your Sprint PCS Phone.
3.
Press
◀
*
2
ABC
TALK
to reach a Sprint PCS Customer Advocate. You must be in a Sprint PCS
Service Area when making this call.
The other way is to call Sprint PCS Customer Care from any phone other than your new Sprint PCS
Phone (if it isn’t yet activated). Call us toll-free at
1-888-715-4588.
During this call you will be guided through the activation process. The call typically takes
approximately 30 minutes, but may take longer during peak times. You can streamline the process
by reviewing the Clear and Simple Facts brochure and pre-selecting your Sprint PCS Service Plan.