First Things First Read this before you do anything else. Determine if your phone is preactivated. • If you received your Sprint PCS Phone purchased it at a Sprint PCS Center, your phone may already be activated. If so, it simply needs to be unlocked before you begin using it.
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First Things First What you should know before you call: This call typically takes about 30 minutes, but may take • longer at peak times. Your Sprint PCS Phone will be ready for use about an hour • after the call is completed. What you should have handy: Your new Sprint PCS Phone •...
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First Things First Unlocking Your Phone Just follow these simple steps to unlock your phone: ¡ 1. Turn ON Press to turn the phone ON. Phone 2. Enter Code Enter your four-digit code. If you don’t remember your code, try using the last four digits of your Sprint PCS Phone Number or the last four digits of your Social Security number or Tax ID number.
Welcome to Sprint PCS Only Sprint PCS built a 100% digital, 100% PCS nationwide network from the ground up for a new level of clarity. We’ve built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone: clear sound, private conversations and time- saving features.
Guide Overview We’ve designed this guide to take you step-by-step through each feature of your new Sprint PCS Phone. We’ll show you what key to press and what happens when you press it. Follow along, chapter-by-chapter, and you’ll find it’s as easy as 1-2-3. Getting Started Once the box is open, this section will show you where to begin.
Safety Information Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio Exposure to Radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out Frequency radio frequency (RF) signals. Signals In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones.
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Safety Information Caution: All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive material, such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains, touches exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit and become quite hot. To protect against such unwanted current drain, exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.
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Safety Information Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Safety Information To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions. Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions.
Getting Started Package Content Options This Sprint PCS Phone and an AC Adapter Charger to get you up and running. An exciting line of accessory options, now smaller and lighter than ever, can customize your wireless package for maximum performance and portability. comes equipped with a standard battery ™...
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Package Content Options Holster Your phone and accessories may not look exactly as pictured. Cigarette Lighter Adapter AC Adapter Charger Dual-Slot Desktop Charging Base (AC Adapter Charger required) Headset...
Introduction to Batteries Each battery is shipped in an uncharged state with a protective cover on it. Before you can use your Sprint PCS Phone, you will need to remove the cover from the battery and charge it. Battery Covers It is a good idea to save the protective cover to store and carry the battery when not in use.
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Introduction to Batteries Removing the Auxiliary Battery Cover 1. Dislodge Hold the auxiliary battery securely with one Cover hand. With your other hand’s thumb, push up on the bottom of the cover. 2. Remove Continue to push up until the cover slides free Battery of the pins on the bottom of the battery and swing the cover outward.
Installing Batteries Main Battery Installation To install a battery: 1. Insert 2. Snap Main Battery Removal To remove a battery: Tip: If you have a 1. Turn OFF charged auxiliary battery attached to your phone, 2. Remove you can remove and change your main battery at any time –...
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Installing Batteries Auxiliary Battery Installation The auxiliary battery clips onto the back of your phone. 1. Place Place the hook located on the narrow end of Hook the battery into the slot on the back of the phone. 2. Pull Pull the battery down and slide the battery Battery pegs over the bottom of the phone.
Charging Batteries Using the Internal Charger There is a battery charger built right into your phone. To make use of the internal charger, you will need one of the two available adapters, either an AC Adapter Charger or a cigarette lighter adapter.
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There are several possible reasons for this message. The most likely one is that the battery is not a Motorola original and it does not have the appropriate E•P technology. We recommend that you use only Motorola original batteries and accessories and that you store your batteries in their protective covers when not in use.
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Charging Batteries Using the Dual-Slot Desktop Charging Base The Dual-Slot Desktop Charging Base’s front pocket can charge batteries while they are attached to your Sprint PCS Phone, and the rear pocket can charge batteries separately. If you have a Dual-Slot Desktop Charging Base: 1.
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Charging Batteries Dual-Slot Desktop Charging Base Indicators The three LED indicators on the left front of the Dual-Slot Desktop Charging Base let you know the current state of any charging batteries. The first light provides information on the main battery attached to the phone, the second on the attached auxiliary battery, and the third on any battery loaded in the rear pocket.
Sprint PCS Phone Overview Function Keys ¡ ø ƒ ‰ ¬ Ç º ª « » Alphanumeric Display Displays your input from the keypad, information recalled from memory, and other messages. Microphone Positioned for convenient conversation. Retractable Antenna Extend for best performance. Earpiece Ultra-compact phone speaker.
Using the Smart Button Easily recognized in this User’s Guide by PCS Phone’s display by – the handy Smart Button puts a § variety of functions at your fingertip. The Smart Button Use the Smart Button’s fingertip convenience for: Opening the Quick Menu A A A A Press when your phone is idle to display a menu containing...
The Basics The next few pages will introduce you to the basic features of your Sprint PCS Phone. In the chapters that follow, we will explain every one of your phone’s features, including storing names and numbers, using the call timers, locking the phone, and more.
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Turning Your Sprint PCS Phone On CDMA Digital When your phone finds the Sprint PCS Network, you will see the time and date, the icon, and either personalizable banner (if programmed). Standby Mode To conserve energy, your phone enters standby mode and turns off the backlight when you have not touched a key for a few seconds.
Reading the Indicators Displays the strength of the connection between your phone and the digital network. Strong When your phone is on the Sprint PCS Network, the display shows the current time and date. Wherever you are, you will have Weak the correct local time.
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Reading the Indicators In Use (5) Appears when a call is in progress. Roam (6) Lights up when your phone accesses a digital wireless service outside of the Sprint PCS Network. When you leave a Sprint PCS Service Area, your phone attempts to roam (seeks another PCS/CDMA wireless system).
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Reading the Indicators Detailed Battery Level Reading ƒ › Press then press The bar graph in the display represents the battery level. The higher the graph, the closer the battery is to full charge. Full Charge Low Charge If you are using an auxiliary battery with the main battery, the display will indicate which one is in use.
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Reading the Indicators Service Light The Service Light is on top of your Sprint PCS Phone and lights up when your phone is ON. The color it flashes depends on your phone’s current state of service. Please read the chart below to learn how to understand your phone’s state of service at a glance.
Placing and Ending Calls Placing a Call 1. Extend 2. Open 3. Enter Tip: 4. Place ª If you press without entering a number, your Sprint PCS Phone will dial You can dial phone numbers with up to 32 digits, but only the the last number last twenty-four digits will appear in the display.
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Placing and Ending Calls Ending a Call There are three ways to end a call: Close Close the phone to end a call. Phone º or Press Key Press or Hold Press & hold Smart You will see: Press § to End Call. A A A A Button Press...
Receiving Calls Your phone must be ON to receive calls. When a call is incoming: an alert will sound and/or vibrate. • the Service Light (pg. 29) will flash red and green. • You can choose your phone’s alert, selecting from nine ringer styles or silent vibration mode.
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Receiving Calls Ringer/Vibrator Suppress If an incoming call catches you by surprise, you can turn the alert OFF using the lower volume key. Your phone’s ringer or vibrator will be OFF while the current call lasts. The caller will still hear ringing and you can still answer the call by pressing Suppress When the phone rings or vibrates, press the...
Receiving Calls Unanswered Call Indicator There are times when you’re unavailable to answer calls. If your phone is ON, it keeps a count of unanswered calls. For example, if you miss two calls, your display will show: See page 54 to learn how to return the calls you missed. Call Waiting If you’re in the middle of a call and you hear two beeps, that means you have another incoming call.
Redialing Numbers Automatic Redial If you attempt to place a call during an instance of extremely high network traffic, you may hear a fast busy signal and see Press TALK to Redial Redial, your Sprint PCS Phone will repeat the call attempt over the next four minutes.
Basic Tone Controls Vibration Mode In situations where ringing may not be appropriate, or in noisy places where you may not hear your phone, select the VibraCall Alert. Ringing will be replaced by gentle vibrations. Silent Mode For complete discretion, turn Silent Mode ON. All tones will be silenced.
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Basic Tone Controls The upper and lower volume keys are left of the display and can be used to adjust the earpiece, keypad, and ringer volume. As you press these keys, the phone’s speaker will demonstrate the new volume level. Adjusting Earpiece and Keypad Volume The audio feedback your phone gives you when you press a key is called keypad tones.
Throughout this guide you will see shortcuts that point out simple ways to reach some of your phone’s features. If you have owned a Motorola phone before, some of these shortcuts will already be familiar to you. The Quick Menu Press the Smart Button and the Quick Menu opens on the display.
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Your Phone & Its Shortcuts The Usual Shortcuts The words “menu,” “batt,” “lock,” “mute,” and “vib” appear ⁄ › fi on the ƒ key first, then any one of these buttons, and your phone will perform that function. menu batt pqrs ƒ...
Using Memory Your new Sprint PCS Phone has its own internal Phone Book. The Phone Book allows you to store up to 99 names and numbers for easy access on the go. In this chapter we will explain how to: store names and numbers into the Phone Book.
Making the Most of Memory Each phone number is stored in a “memory location” numbered 01-99. You can arrange your Phone Book for convenient recall by storing related numbers in groups of ten. For example, store your ten most frequently called numbers in locations 01-09, then you can use the Turbo Dial them with the push of a key.
Storing Names and Numbers To take advantage of the internal Phone Book, you will need to store some names and numbers into memory. Your phone’s dedicated 1. Enter 2. Begin Tip: 3. Accept Always store your voicemail number in or Enter location 98.
Entering Names When the display shows Alpha or Press § keypad to produce any letter in the alphabet. Use the letters printed on the key as a guide. For example, press the letters “A,” “B,” or “C” as shown: To enter a name into the Phone Book: 1.
Recalling from Memory Recall by Name Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recall them alphabetically and immediately place calls. 1. Enter 2. Scroll to or Search 3. Place 4. End a a a a Press twice to enter your name directory. Directory q q q q Press...
Recalling from Memory Recall by Memory Location Each name and number you store is placed in a memory location numbered 01-99. Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recall them by memory location. ‰ 1. Begin Press Recalling 2.
Recall Shortcuts Speed Dial If you know the memory location of the number you wish to call, you may use the Speed Dial function. 1. Enter 2. Place Note: If you enter the number of an empty location, you will see: Turbo Dial The Turbo Dial...
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Scratchpad If you need to take a quick note, but you do not want to save the number, use the Scratchpad, which always remembers the last phone number that was on your phone’s display. The Scratchpad is helpful if you are on the phone and your party gives you another number to call.
Pause Dialing When you call automated systems like voicemail or bank by phone, a recorded message prompts you for PIN numbers, account numbers, etc. Pause Dialing can make using automated systems easy by allowing you to store these numbers in the same memory location as the automated system’s access number.
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Using Pause Dialing Once stored, you may recall the entry and place the call. All of the digits you have stored will be recalled, but your phone will only send the tones for the set of numbers before the first pause. 1.
Using Calling Cards Storing Calling Card Numbers Number Characters are another way your phone can save you time in dialing. The Number Character saves a place in the memory sequence for whatever number you are calling when you use your calling card. You may use the Number Character along with Pause Dialing.
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Placing a Calling Card Call Once you have stored your calling card information, recall the information and place the call whenever you want to use your calling card. Before your phone begins dialing, it will prompt you for the number you want to call. Once you have entered the number, your phone will automatically insert the number in place of the Number Character you stored.
Using Messaging ø The dedicated Message Key provides access to your phone’s Messaging Menu. Through this menu, you can view Caller IDs, check your voicemail, review alphanumeric pages, and read your text messages. In this chapter we will explain how to: view your Caller IDs.
Receiving Messages If your phone is ON and you receive a Caller ID, voicemail, or alphanumeric message: An alert sounds or vibrates: • Your phone will beep or vibrate three times. See Ringer or Vibrator Selection on page 79 to set your phone’s alert. See page 81 to learn about Message Reminder Tones.
Viewing Your Caller IDs Your phone supports Caller ID, which lets you see who is calling before you answer. The Caller IDs for the last 16 different callers are stored so they can be viewed at any time. 1. Enter 2.
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Caller ID Options When viewing Caller IDs, press the Message Key to see the options available for the highlighted Caller ID. ø 4. Access Press Options Function Menu. Go To Messaging Menu Exit Delete Message q q q q 5. Choose Press Function the following:...
Checking Your Voicemail When you receive voicemail, your phone displays an indicator. This way, you will be able to check for new voicemail simply by glancing at your phone’s display. 1. Enter 2. Select If you have one or more voicemail messages, you will see: To listen to your messages, dial your access number.
Voicemail Options When checking voicemail, press the Message Key to see options for the highlighted voicemail notification. ø 3. Access Press Options Function Menu. Go To Exit Messaging Menu q q q q 4. Choose Press Function the following: a a a a Go To Msg Press Menu...
Reading Your Messages Your phone can receive Numeric Pages or Text Messages pager. The message memory stores up to 60 messages, depending on the size of each. 1. Enter 2. Select urgent Tip: message more msgs Flashing icons to left represent mes- locked msg sages that have...
Message Options When reading your messages, press the Message Key to see the options available for the highlighted message. ø 5. Access Press Options Function Menu. Go To Messaging Menu Exit Delete Message q q q q 6. Choose Press Function the following: a a a a...
The Works Introducing the Menu Features Sprint PCS Phone make life easier and more productive. The phone’s user- friendly menu system will help you find what you need quickly and easily. You will see the following icons as you scroll through the menu system and each represents a menu. Navigating the Menu You can navigate through the menu system using the three keys located on the left side of the phone.
3. Exit Press Menu the menu. Previous User Compatibility If you are already familiar with previous Motorola phones, you may prefer to use your phone’s through the menu system. In the Works In the chapters that follow, detailed instructions describe the operation of each feature.
Phone Book In “Using Memory” you learned how to store and recall phone numbers with the Phone Book. You can access the same features, along with some other interesting features, using your phone’s convenient menu system. In this chapter we will explain how to: recall and store phone numbers using the menu system.
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Road Map a a a a ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Phone Ph on e B ook Book pg. 62 Recal l B y Rec all By Name Na me pg. 64 Recal l B y Rec all By Lo cati o n Locat i on...
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Getting to Phone Book... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Book Recalling By Name Recall By Name Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recall them alphabetically with the Phone Book menu. 3. Begin 4. Enter 5. Find 6.
Recalling By Location Each name and number you store is placed in a memory location numbered 01-99. Once you have stored names and numbers, you can use this feature to recall them by memory location. q q q q 3. Begin Press Recalling Location and press...
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Getting to Phone Book... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Book Storing a New Number Store New Number Whether you store numbers as described in “Using Memory” or store numbers with this menu feature, you will get the same results. 3.
Viewing the Number of Your Sprint PCS Phone Use this feature to view your phone’s currently active number. q q q q 3. View Press Number Number display will show the currently active number on your phone. º 4. Exit Press Menu to other features.
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Getting to Phone Book... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Book Editing a Memory Location Edit Memory You can edit an entry or move it to another location. When you move an entry, the original location remains untouched, allowing you to create a Phone Book entry similar to one you have already stored.
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Editing (cont’d) a a a a 6. Finish Press Number number. The display will show the current location. 7. Move to If you would like to move the entry to a new a New location and preserve the original entry, then Location press and hold enter a new two-digit location.
Call Timers Your phone is equipped with three visual and three audible call timers. You can monitor or record the length of individual calls, set a timer to track monthly usage, or have the phone alert you at intervals that you specify. In this chapter we will explain how to: monitor the length of your calls.
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Road Map a a a a ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: P h o n e P h o n e B o o k B o o k pg. 62 T i m e r s T i m e r s pg.
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Getting to Call Timers... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Call Timers Viewing the Individual Timer Individual XX:XX:XX The individual timer records the air-time of your most recent call in hours, minutes, and seconds. It resets before you place Shortcut: the next call and when you turn the phone OFF. You can have ‰...
Viewing the Cumulative Timer This is a non-resettable timer that keeps track of your phone’s total air-time (in minutes) since your phone was activated. q q q q 3. View Press Timer You will see the total air-time in minutes. º...
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Getting to Call Timers... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Call Timers Auto Display Individual Timer Individual Timer On When you turn this feature ON, your Sprint PCS Phone will automatically display your air-time in minutes and seconds during and after each call. Note: Activating the Auto Display Timer may reduce standby- time and talk-time Shortcut:...
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Repeating Audible Timer You can set this timer to beep during your calls at an interval that you select—from 11-999 seconds. Like the One Minute Timer, you will hear the beep 10 seconds before the end of each interval, and the party on the other end will not hear the beeps. q q q q 3.
Tone Controls If you’ve been reading along diligently, this may be a good time for a break–put your feet up and have some fun with these features. Use the Tone Control features to select Silent Mode, personalize your phone’s ringer styles, or set the phone to remind you of new messages.
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Road Map A A A A ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Phone Phone Book Book pg. 62 Timers Timers pg. 70 Tone Tone Control Control pg. 76 Silent Silent Mode Off Mode Off pg. 78 Ring/Vib Ring/Vib Select...
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Getting to Tone Control... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Tone Control Silent Mode Silent Mode Off When you need to be discreet, just turn Silent Mode ON. All tones will be silenced. The ringer and incoming message tones will be replaced by vibrations.
Ringer or Vibrator Selection VibraCall Alert is ideal for situations where ringing may not be ® appropriate, or in noisy places where you might not hear the ringer. You can choose to be alerted to incoming calls using the vibrator, ringer, both or neither. q q q q 3.
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Getting to Tone Control... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Tone Control Transmit Tones DTMF Select Your phone transmits tones to communicate with automated calling systems like voicemail or bank by phone. These tones are called DTMF tones (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones), and this feature allows you to control the length of the tone your phone sends.
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Message Reminder If you subscribe to messaging services, this feature can help you remember to check your messages. Turn Message Reminder Tones ON and your phone will remind you of unread messages by beeping and /or vibrating every two minutes. This feature is especially helpful if you are busy or away from your phone.
Lock/Security While you probably would not want to leave your phone unattended, your phone has a number of built-in security features to prevent unauthorized use. In this chapter we will explain how to: lock and unlock your phone. • place emergency calls. •...
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Road Map a a a a ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: P hon e P hon e B oo k B ook pg. 62 Tim e r s Tim er s pg. 70 Ton e Ton e Con t r ol Con tr ol...
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Getting to Lock/Security... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Lock/Secure Auto Lock Auto Lock Off Turn this feature ON and your phone will automatically lock itself each time the phone is turned OFF. 3. Find Feature Press 4. Toggle Lock Press 5.
Emergency Call Your phone’s emergency call feature allows you to instantly place a call from location 01 – even when your phone is locked. q q q q 3. Find Feature Press A A A A 4. Toggle Press º 5.
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Getting to Secure Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Lock/Secure 3. Access Secure Options Secure Options Submenu Secure Options For your protection, you must enter a six-digit secure code in order to access the features in the Secure Options submenu. The factory programmed secure code is 000000.
Master Reset Use this feature to reset all user-selectable options back to their original factory settings. Keep in mind: Once you select this feature, the reset process cannot be canceled or reversed. q q q q 4. Reset Press Features and press A A A A 5.
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Getting to Secure Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Lock/Secure 3. Access Secure Options Secure Options Submenu Change Changing the Secure Code SecureCode The Secure Code is a six-digit number factory set to 000000. You will probably want to change it to something unique and easy to remember.
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Service Level When loaning your phone to others, you may want to restrict call placement or protect memory information. Your phone has two service levels that allow you to control the types of outgoing calls that can be made from your phone. q q q q 4.
Phone Options The Phone Options menu is your “command center” for adjusting the way your phone sends and receives calls. You can fine tune your phone for optimal performance, view information about your phone’s settings, and much more. In this chapter we will explain how to: switch phone numbers.
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Road Map a a a a ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: P ho ne P h o n e B o o k B oo k pg. 62 T im er s T i m e r s pg.
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Getting to Phone Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Options Feature Review Feature Review After you have spent some time adjusting your phone’s settings, use this feature to review the changes you have made. When you enter Feature Review, your phone will display any features that you have changed from their default factory settings.
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Getting to Call Options... 1. Enter Menu Press 2. Enter Press Phone Options and press 3. Enter Press Call Options and press Call Options Submenu This submenu gives you control over the way your phone places and receives calls. Multiple Key Answer With Multiple Key Answer ON, you can answer calls by pressing A A A A or any key in the center of the keypad,...
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Getting to Call Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Options 3. Enter Call Options Call Options Submenu Open to Open to Answer Answer On This feature allows you to set whether or not your phone automatically answers when opened. If you utilize Caller ID, you will probably want to set this feature OFF so you can open the phone and check who is calling before you answer.
Automatic Answer Turn Auto Answer ON to have your phone automatically answer incoming calls after two ring cycles. q q q q 4. Find Press Feature A A A A 5. Toggle Press Feature º 6. Exit Press Menu scroll to other features. Note: We recommend you use this feature only with vehicle accessories and with your phone’s ringer active (pg.
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Getting to Display Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Options 3. Enter Display Options Display Options Submenu Display Options This submenu allows you to customize your phone’s display. Activating the Quick Menu Quick Press the Smart Button once and the Quick Menu appears on the Menu On display, offering shortcuts to the most popular features.
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Changing the Language This feature allows you to select the language in the display. q q q q 4. Begin Press Selection Language and press q q q q 5. Choose Press Option languages and press º 6. Exit Press Menu scroll to other features.
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Getting to Display Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Options 3. Enter Display Options Display Options Submenu Backlight Customizing the Backlight Selection Your phone’s backlight illuminates when you open the phone, press a key, or receive an incoming call signal. This feature allows you to choose how long it remains ON.
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Auto Hyphen Just turn Auto Hyphen ON to have all phone numbers automatically hyphenated on the display. This allows you to easily distinguish between area codes, call prefixes, and other numbers. q q q q 4. Find Press Feature A A A A 5.
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Getting to System Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Options 3. Enter System Options System Options Submenu System Options The System Options submenu offers a couple features that will help you use your network. Display Displaying the System ID Use this feature to determine the unique System ID for your phone.
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Displaying the Software Version This feature displays the Software Version used by your phone and may be useful if you require technical assistance. q q q q 4. View SID Press Version then press see: Version XXXX. º 5. Exit Press Menu scroll to other features.
Nickel Cadmium batteries. To help achieve maximum life and capacity for your NiMH battery, do not leave the battery in the charging base for more than 24 hours, and use only Motorola-approved chargers. Cigarette Lighter Adapter Lets you plug into a reliable power source on the road.
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Accessory Options Dual-Slot Desktop Charging Base (AC Adapter Charger Required) Holster Your Sprint PCS Phone is so small and light, it is positively wearable. Slip it in the holster and clip the holster on– for the ultimate in high-tech fashion. Headset The headset provides both an earphone and microphone in one small piece for simple...
The Hands-Free Car Kit powers the phone and charges its battery whenever your car’s engine is running. Keep in mind: Motorola offers a 3-Watt Vehicular Kit, which includes a 3-watt booster for analog signals. Since the Sprint PCS Phone is a digital phone, it is not compatible with the 3-Watt Kit.
Troubleshooting Q. I pressed the power button, but nothing happened. What’s wrong with my phone? A. Check that you have installed a battery and that the battery is charged. See page 14 for information about installing your battery. Q. The display says Locked A.
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You could see this message for several reasons. The most likely one is that the battery is not a Motorola original and it does not have the appropriate E•P technology. We recommend that you use only Motorola original batteries and accessories and that you store your batteries in their protective covers when not in use.
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Troubleshooting Q. My phone started beeping, and the display says: What happened? Unanswered. A. Someone tried to call you while you were in an area where the signal was Ç weak. Press to clear your display, extend your phone’s antenna, and avoid obstructions like tunnels, parking garages and tall buildings whenever possible.
Glossary AC Adapter Charger An accessory device that allows you to power and/or charge your phone from a wall outlet. See page 18. accessory connector A socket on the bottom of the phone where you can attach accessories such as an AC Adapter Charger or cigarette lighter adapter. To learn more, see page 18. airtime The amount of time you spend using a wireless system, between the time you successfully place a call and the termination of that call.
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Glossary DTMF Dual Tone Multi-Frequency are the tones that your phone transmits to communicate with tone activated phone systems like voicemail or bank-by-phone. See page 80. Keep in mind: “DTMF Tones” does not refer to the sounds produced by your phone’s speaker. See Keypad Tones for information on the sounds produced by your phone’s speaker.
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Glossary lock To prevent unauthorized access to the wireless telephone. See page 84. lock code A four-digit code used to access your phone once it has been locked. The factory programmed lock code is the last four digits of your phone number. To view or change your lock code, see page 86.
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Glossary Personal Identification Number (PIN) A private numeric password which protects personal accounts such as bank-by-phone or voicemail. Phone Book An alphabetical list of the names and telephone numbers you have stored into your phone’s internal memory. prompt A display message requesting input. road map The visual representation of your phone’s menu system provided in this manual.
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Glossary standby-time The total time your phone is ON but not used for talking. Super Speed Dial A dialing shortcut that allows you to quickly dial any number in the Phone Book. To use this feature, enter the two-digit location of your number, 01-99, then press and hold Smart Button or press System ID Every wireless system has a unique number to identify itself.
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Sprint Communications Company, L.P., used under license. Sprint PCS Phone is a trademark of Sprint Communications Company, L.P., used under license. , Motorola, StarTAC, , and VibraCall are registered trademarks of Motorola Inc., U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.