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Sprint PCS Cell Phone Getting Started

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    Sprint pcs ® the clear alternative to cellular. Sm www.Sprintpcs.Com copyright © 2002 sprint spectrum l.P all rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, sprint pcs, and the diamond logo are trademarks of sprint communications company l.P. All other t...

  • Page 2: How to Use This Guide

    8. Sending and receiving messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 setting up voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 retrieving voicemail messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Iii getting started activating and using your sprint pcs service getting advanced phone and service information this guide covers the basics, but your phone is capable of performing a variety of advanced services. To learn how to use all the advanced features of your phone and service, log on to you...

  • Page 4: Have These Things Ready

    V iv 11 have these things ready before you call to activate • your sprint pcs ® phone. Make sure it’s fully charged. • your social security number or your driver’s license number • your credit card or checking account information (if a deposit is required) • your electronic serial number (also known...

  • Page 5: Your Sprint Pcs

    Vii vi 44 your sprint pcs account password my account password is: you’ll use this number when managing your account on www.Sprintpcs.Com . Your default password is the last four digits of your social security number. 55 finding your phone’s esn if you set up service using your sprint pcs phone, the...

  • Page 6: Your New Sprint Pcs

    Additional options on my service plan: ( all that apply) sprint pcs wireless web ® : $ ____________________ sprint pcs voice command sm : $ ________________ equipment replacement program: $ ______________ roadside rescue: $ ________________________ sprint pcs add-a-phone sm : $ __________________ of...

  • Page 7: Understanding Your

    Xi 99 understanding your sprint pcs invoice • your first invoice will arrive within a few days. • it will reflect the charges for your first full month of service, plus a nonrefundable phone activation fee of $__________. Quick, easy options to manage your account with sprint pcs customer service so...

  • Page 8: Basics of Your Phone

    Basics of your phone sprint pcs ® the clear alternative to cellular. Sm 1.

  • Page 9: Your New Sprint Pcs

    Section 1 2 your new sprint pcs phone section 1 your new sprint pcs phone 3 your phone’s features 1. Headset jack: provides connection for an optional headset. 2. Volume keys: adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or voice volume during a call. 3. Ok: lets you place a call and select menu options...

  • Page 10: Turning Your Phone

    Section 2 4 turning your phone on and off section 3 using the battery and charger 5 turning your phone on and off turning your phone on 1. Fully extend the antenna to receive the best reception. 2. Press for two seconds. The phone will display “searching for service” until it locates a signal, then ...

  • Page 11: Controlling Your Roaming

    Controlling your roaming experience your phone is single-band, which means you can make and receive calls while on the sprint pcs nationwide network and you can also roam on other digital networks where we’ve implemented roaming agreements with other carriers. To learn more about roaming, visit www....

  • Page 12: Internal Phone Book

    Internal phone book saving phone numbers 1. From the main menu, enter a phone number. 2. Highlight save and press . 3. Select a label by highlighting it and press . 4. Enter a name for entry or highlight an existing entry and press . 5. Press to save entry in first available memory location. Finding...

  • Page 13: Sending and Receiving

    Sending and receiving messages setting up voicemail 1. Press and hold . 2. Follow the system prompts to create your pass code and record your greeting. Retrieving voicemail messages press and hold . Follow the system prompts. Accessing voicemail from another phone 1. Dial your sprint pcs phone numbe...

  • Page 14: Sprint Pcs

    To deactivate 1. Press . 2. Press . You will hear two sets of two short dial tones confirming the deactivation. Three-way calling talk to two different people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 1. Enter a number you wish to ...

  • Page 15: Your Phone’S Special

    Your phone’s special features external display your phone’s external lcd display lets you see who’s calling without opening the flip. Silent mode you may silence all of the phone’s sounds by pressing and holding the volume down button on the side of the phone. All sounds will be restored the next ti...

  • Page 16: Performance and Safety

    Performance and safety important information about your phone and service keeping tabs on signal strength the quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal ...

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    Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when stationary or before pulling into traffic. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your attention from the road. Dial 911 to report serious emer...

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    Caring for the battery protecting your battery the guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. Use only sprint pcs-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty...

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    Section 13 terms & conditions/warranty information 23 acknowledging special precautions and the fcc notice fcc notice this phone may cause tv or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The fcc can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be elimin...

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    25 terms and conditions & warranty information terms and conditions of services (effective as of november 24, 2003 until replaced) thanks for choosing sprint. These terms and conditions are part of your agreement with sprint for pcs services. The terms and conditions included with your pcs phone may...

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    27 other factors, we may require that you make a deposit, prepayment, or a series of deposits or prepayments, or be subject to an account spending limit, before services are activated or maintained. Changing service plans. If you are on a non-term service plan, you may change to a different service ...

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    29 to you with the purchase of your pcs device. See our printed in-store materials or visit www.Sprintpcs.Com for additional important information on number transfers. Phone activation fee. You may be required to pay a non-refundable phone activation fee when you activate a new number, have us switc...

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    31 rates and charges specified at the time of access or download) that will be in addition to data usage charges you will incur while connected to the enhanced pcs vision network. We provide no warranties and make no representations or claims with regard to third-party premium services. In certain i...

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    33 provided in the service plan in effect at the time the usage was incurred. Payment. If you have authorized payment for services or equipment by credit card or by debiting a bank account, no additional notice or consent is required before we invoice the credit card or debit the bank account for al...

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    35 estimated monthly charges based upon your usage. A deposit may not be used to pay any invoice (unless it is used to pay a final invoice) or delay payment. The deposit amount, the length of time we hold the deposit and changes to the deposit amount are determined based on your credit and payment h...

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    37 are not the manufacturer of the phones or other equipment. The only warranties on the phones or other equipment are any limited warranties extended by the manufacturers. We have no liability in connection with the phones and other equipment or for the manufacturers' acts or omissions. Lost or sto...

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    39 obtained from the internet using wireless web services or from voice portal services, pcs vision wireless services or internet services, content or applications not supported by sprint pcs; g) any late or failed message delivery; h) any interruption or failure of 911 or e911 emergency services or...

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    41 if any party files a judicial or administrative action asserting a claim that is subject to arbitration and another party successfully stays such action or compels arbitration, the party filing that action must pay the other party's costs and expenses incurred in seeking such stay or compelling a...

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    Manufacturer’s warranty customer limited warranty sprint spectrum, l.P., (sprint pcs) offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit (product), including accessories in the product package, will be free from defect in material or workmanship as follows: 1. Subscriber unit a. Sprint ...

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    Repair or replacement, as provided by the warranty, is your sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the limited warranty. To the extent permitted by applicable law, sprint pcs makes no other warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the products for a particular purpose or against ...

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