Receiving Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Calls
Most users use the Sprint PCS Wireless Web connection to place outgoing
data/fax calls. But you can also set up your Sprint PCS Phone to receive
(host) data and fax calls. Because each phone model is different, the
Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Kit doesn't include instructions for
how to set up your phone to receive data and fax calls. Here's the
procedure to set up your Sprint PCS Phone to receive a (mobile-
terminated) data or fax call:
1.
Select the menu option to enable incoming data/fax calls. Note that
incoming voice calls are not possible when your Sprint PCS Phone is set
to receive data/fax calls.
2.
Once you've received the incoming data/fax call, you may want to
return the phone to its normal state by disabling incoming
data/fax calls.
Using Special Features During a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Call
Your phone gives you the ability to use special features while you’re on a
Sprint PCS Wireless Web connection call. They are outlined below:
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Caller ID:
Just like your phone stores regular Caller ID numbers, it also
stores the numbers of incoming Sprint PCS Wireless Web connection
calls. To distinguish between the two types of calls, “Data” or “Fax”
displays along with the number of the caller when you view your
Caller ID records.
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Call Waiting:
If someone tries to reach you while you’re connected to
the Sprint PCS Wireless Web, your phone behaves like it is turned OFF.
Depending on your service, callers may get your voicemail. Call
Waiting is automatically deactivated whenever you place or receive a
Sprint PCS Wireless Web connection call.
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Accessing Features:
You can still access most of your phone’s features
while you’re connected on a Sprint PCS Wireless Web connection call.
You can navigate the phone’s menu system to change or view your
phone’s features or Internal Phone Book entries. You can also read
messages or view the Caller ID records that you received before placing
the call.
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Setting Up a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection
Getting Started
Your wireless Internet-ready Sprint PCS Phone allows you to connect to a
laptop PC, hand-held or palm-sized computing device to send and receive
e-mail, access the Internet or your company’s network and more, without
searching for a wall-mounted telephone jack. In just three steps, you can
use your connectivity:
1.
First, you’ll need a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Kit
(sold separately).
2.
Connect your laptop PC to your Sprint PCS Phone by using the serial
data cable. The cable adapter will connect to a handheld or palm-sized
computing device.
3.
Finally, take a few minutes to install the Sprint PCS Dialer
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Software
onto your computer using the CD.
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For complete details on how to install and use the software, refer
to the user guide in the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Kit
you purchased.
Note:
You will not need to install the Sprint PCS Dialer Software for
Palm
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or HPC/Windows CE.
Placing a Data Call
To place a data call when you’re connected to the Sprint PCS Wireless Web:
1.
First, make sure the cable is connected properly.
2.
Open the Sprint PCS Dialer application on your computer and place
the call.
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The phone displays the number your computer is calling and a
“connecting” message is displayed.
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Once the call successfully connects, your phone’s display shows you
information on the status of the data call.
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