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Sprint PCS®
The clear alternative to cellular.SM
SPH-A620
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Welcome to Sprint PCS Sprint PCS built the largest all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network from the ground up for clearer calls, reaching more than 230 million people. We built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone: clear sound, private conversations and time-saving features. And Sprint Personal Communications Services® can do something even more far-reaching – simplify your life. Our advanced technology is designed to grow with your communications
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Table of Contents Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Turning Your Phone ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service In This Section .Turning Your Phone ON and OFF .Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service .Setting Up Your Voicemail .Getting Help .Understanding This User Guide This section walks you through the step-by-step basics of setting up service for your Sprint PCS phone, including unlocking and activating your phone, setting up your voicemail and how to contact Sprint PCS for assistance. Once you have completed this section, you’re ready to exp
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Sprint® Store, it probably has been activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone. If your phone is not activated, please refer to your Start Here Brochure for easy step-by-step instructions. Getting Started 1 Unlocking Your Phone Follow these steps to unlock your phone: 1. Press and hold to turn the phone on. 2. Press
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Sprint PCS Customer Advocates are available to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Simply dial 1-888-211-4PCS (4727) from any phone or press <*> <2> from your activated Sprint PCS phone while on the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network. Tip: If you need to reach Sprint PCS Customer Care while you are off the Sprint PCS Network, dial 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). Once you dial Sprint PCS Customer Care, you can access a number of helpful account services through our automated Customer
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Understanding This User Guide This user guide introduces you to our technology and all the advantages of your new Sprint PCS phone through easy-to-follow instructions. .Sections break down categories of information to progressively take you all the way from learning the basics to using the most advanced phone features. .Tips highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone. .The Index helps you find specific information quickly. We know tha
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2 Getting to Know Your Sprint PCS Phone In This Section .Highlights and Features .Closed View of Your Phone .Front View of Your Phone .Command Keys .Display Screen Icons .Using and Charging the Battery Your Sprint PCS phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. We know that you’re anxious to start using it, so this section will give you a quick introduction to your new
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by speaking someone’s name or the digits in their phone number. For further information see "Using Sprint PCS Voice Command". .User friendly, menu driven access to features and options. .The phone’s “flip” cover can be set to answer an incoming call when opened. .The backlit display screen makes it effortless to read the display in low light environments and at night. .An Internal Phone Book with 300 number capacity. .There are several methods of calling numbers previously stored in th
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Display Screen Icons The following icons may appear at the top of your phone screen. .shows your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. .indicates your phone cannot find a signal. . indicates a call is in progress. . indicates you are “roaming” off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network. . indicates you are “roaming” off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network on an analog system (available??). . indicates you have set an alarm to ring at a specified time.
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Charging the Battery Your Sprint PCS phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should charge the battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. For a quick check of your phone’s battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your phone’s display screen. If the battery charge gets too low, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the phone sounds a warning tone. Always use a Sprint
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3 Understanding Roaming In This Section . Understanding How Roaming Works . Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply (Call Guard) . Setting Ringer for Roaming Calls Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you’re off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network. Your new dual-band Sprint PCS phone works anywhere on the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network and allows you to roam on analog and digital networks virtually anywhere in the U.S. where compatible
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. Your battery needs recharging sooner when you use your phone for analog roaming. Tip: If you’re on a call when you leave the Sprint PCS Network and enter an area where roaming is available (whether digital or analog), your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint PCS Service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network. Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your Sprint PCS phone allows you to control your
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Web Messages) and press . 2. A message is displayed indicating that roaming rate applies. Press <1> to place the call. To answer incoming roaming calls with the Call Guard on: Remember if the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls even if you have Analog selected the setting. To set the time and date in Analog mode: The time and date are set automatically by the Sprint PCS network. If you are outside your coverage area
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4 Making and Answering Calls In This Section . Making and Answering Calls . Silencing the Ringer . Adjusting Volume . Call Menu Options . Using the Speakerphone . Missed and Incoming Call Notifications . Calling Emergency Numbers . Using Sprint PCS Voice Command . Using Caller ID . Responding to Call Waiting . Three-Way Calling . Forwarding Your Calls Your Sprint PCS phone gives you different options for placing calls, so you can use the method that works best for you. Once yo
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4. Press for <1> Ringer Volume. 5. Press for <1> Calls. 6. Select the desired level using the volume keys or the navigation key and press to save and exit. Ringer Volume To change the ringer volume, adjust the volume keys on the side of your phone when the phone is in Standby mode and the flip is open. To change the ringer volume from the Main menu, see "Adjusting the Ringer Volume". Call Menu Options Dialing Options Dialing options are displayed when you enter numbers usi
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the same time. For more information, see "Three-Way Calling". . (5) Messages allows you to check for voicemail, page, and text messages. . (6) Planner accesses the Planner menu options which allows you to schedule different events. . (7) Version displays the hardware and software version being used. End-of-Call Options (several menus available???) After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your internal Phone Book, the phone number, the duration of
