T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s G e t t i n g t o K n o w y o u r P h o n e ..........6 Front View of Phone ................6 Viewing the Display Screen..............8 Turning your Phone ON and OFF ...........
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Using Smart Punctuation..............27 Entering Symbols, Numbers and Smile Pictures ........27 A d j u s t i n g t h e P h o n e ’s V o l u m e S e t t i n g s ....2 9 Changing Ringer/Key Volume ..............29 Silencing the Ringer ................29 Adjusting Volume During a Conversation ..........30...
Call Alarm Alerts ...................47 Call Alarm Menu ...................47 Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry ..........48 Selecting a Ringer/Image Type for an Entry ........49 Secret Internal Phone Book Entries............49 Storing Special Numbers in the Phone Book ........50 Using Different Dialing Methods ............51 My PCS Phone Number.................52 A d j u s t i n g t h e P h o n e ’...
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S e t t i n g Y o u r P h o n e ’ s S e c u r i t y ......6 4 Accessing the Security Menu..............64 Locking Your Phone ................64 Unlocking Your Phone ................64...
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Using Voice Memo................. 77 Setting Up Screen Call ................79 K n o w i n g P e r f o r m a n c e a n d S a f e t y G u i d e l i n e s ..8 1 Getting the Most Out of your Reception..........81 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone ......82 Caring for the Battery ................83...
Getting to Know your Phone Front View of Phone 1. Antenna 9. Earpiece Sprint Dec 23, 02(Mon) 1:30pm 2. Side Camera 10. Main LCD Memo 3. Volume Key 4. Headset Jack 11. Softkey 5. LED (left) 21. Softkey (green/red light) (right) 12.
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1 . A n t e n n a : The voice on the other end sounds clearest when the antenna is all the way up. 2 . Side Camera : Short and long press for Camera mode when the clamshell is open and long press when the clamshell is closed.
V i e w i n g t h e D i s p l a y S c r e e n This list identifies some of the more common symbols you’ll see on your display screen. shows your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal.
S o f t K e y s You can select the menus, which are described at the bottom line of the display by pressing the corresponding soft keys (left/right). In this User Manual, the explanation for selecting such menus are as shown below: Press Memo.
U s i n g t h e B a t t e r y I n s t a l l i n g t h e B a t t e r y Your PCS Phone comes with a Lithium Ion battery. Follow these steps to install it: 1.
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U s i n g t h e T r a v e l C h a r g e r Use only an approved charger with your phone. 1. Plug the Travel Charger into a wall outlet. 2. Plug the other end into the Travel Charger into the bottom of your phone, with the battery installed.
U n d e r s t a n d i n g R o a m i n g U n d e r s t a n d i n g H o w R o a m i n g W o r k s R e c o g n i z i n g I c o n s o n t h e D i s p l a y S c r e e n Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and whether your phone is operating in analog or digital mode.
S e t t i n g Y o u r P h o n e ’s R o a m M o d e Your PCS Phone allows you to control your ability to roam. By using the Roaming menu option, you determine which signals your phone accepts.
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T o P l a c e R o a m i n g C a l l s W i t h C a l l G u a r d O n : 1. From the Standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit number. (You can also initiate a call from the Internal Phone Book, Call History or Messaging.) 2 .
D i a l i n g O p t i o n s Dialing options are displayed when you press MENU/OK after entering numbers in the Standby mode. To select an option, highlight it and press MENU/OK. Call to dial the phone number. (If you are roaming and have the Call Guard feature activated, you need take extra step.
Settings to use like a main menu. (See “Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Setting” on pages 53-63.) Calendar to use like a main menu. (See “Calendar” menu instructions on pages 69-74) V o i c e S e r v i c e s to use like a main menu. (See pages 76-79.) P h o n e I n f o to use like a main menu.
E n d - o f - C a l l O p t i o n s After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Internal Phone Book, the phone number and the duration of the call is displayed. You can display the following menu options by pressing MENU/OK within 10 seconds after disconnecting the call.
F i n d i n g a P h o n e N u m b e r Your phone searches the phone number in your Internal Phone Book that ends with the digits you entered. To find a phone number: 1 .
F o u r - D i g i t D i a l i n g Enter four digits and press MENU/OK to display the 4 -Digit Dialing option. If you select Abbrev.Dial, your phone dials the phone number in your Internal Phone Book that ends with the four digits you entered.
S e t t i n g A n y K e y A n s w e r This feature allows you to answer incoming calls by pressing any key (not including the MENU/OK, END/ , BACK and Navigation key). To activate this feature: 1 .
N a v i g a t i n g T h r o u g h M e n u s M e n u N a v i g a t i o n Your PCS Phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The directional arrow icon displayed in the top right corner of each menu screen keeps track of your position in the menu at all time.
V i e w i n g t h e M e n u s Menu Diagram Menus let you check or change your phone settings. The following outline shows your phone’s menu structure. 1. Call History 1. Outgoing Calls 2.
T i p : Press Shift * to change: a b c – Unshifted A b c – One-character -shifted A B C – Caps Lock These settings are shown on the display. U s i n g S m a r t P u n c t u a t i o n “Smart punctuation”...
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E n t e r i n g N U M B E R To enter numbers, select the N U M B E R mode and press the appropriate key (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 25). 1 .
A d j u s t i n g t h e P h o n e ’s V o l u m e S e t t i n g s To change the ringer/ key volume 1. From the Standby mode, press MENU/OK to display the main menu. 2.
A d j u s t i n g V o l u m e D u r i n g a C o n v e r s a t i o n Whether you need to hear more or less of a conversation, adjust volume keys on the side of your phone or ▲...
U s i n g V o i c e m a i l S e t t i n g U p Y o u r V o i c e m a i l All unanswered calls to your PCS Phone are automatically transferred to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
R e t r i e v i n g Y o u r V o i c e m a i l M e s s a g e s You can review your messages directly from your PCS Phone or from any other touch-tone phone.
D i s p l a y i n g M e s s a g e s To display a Message from the message notification alert, see “New Messages” on page To display a Message from the main menu: 1 .
M e s s a g e O p t i o n s After you display a Message, press MENU/OK to display message options. To select an option, highlight it and press MENU/OK. C a l l B a c k to dial the phone number of the sender (if applicable). Save Phone# to save the sender’s phone number if it is not already in your Internal Phone Book (if applicable).
P r e p e n d i n g a P h o n e N u m b e r f r o m a M e s s a g e After you display a Message that contains call back number, press MENU/OK to display message options.
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Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the phone number. (See “Prepending a Phone Number From a Message” on page 35.) “Email Address” options: S e n d E m a i l to send email. D i s p l a y A d d r e s s to display the email address. Save Address to save the email address if it is not already in your Internal Phone Book.
A d d i n g a F o l d e r T o t h e M e s s a g e When the message contains any word of 3 to 14 letters, you can classify the message to your defined folder.
C h a n g i n g t h e D i s p l a y i n g F o n t S i z e o f a M e s s a g e After you display a Message, press MENU/OK to display message options. To adjust the displaying font size: 1 .
C r e a t i n g f o l d e r s f o r M e s s a g e s You can create up to ten folders to store your Messages. 1 . From the Standby mode, press MENU/OK to display the main menu. 2 .
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E d i t i n g F o l d e r s To edit a folder: 1 . From the folder list display, highlight the folder you want to edit 2 . Press Options (right softkey). 3 . Highlight E d i t F o l d e r and press MENU/OK. 4 .
M a n a g i n g C a l l H i s t o r y V i e w i n g C a l l H i s t o r y ( I n c o m i n g , O u t g o i n g a n d M i s s e d ) You’ll find your Call History invaluable.
P r e p e n d i n g a P h o n e N u m b e r F r o m C a l l H i s t o r y If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by following these steps: 1 .
E r a s i n g C a l l H i s t o r y To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options” on page 41. To erase Call History: 1 . From the Standby mode, press MENU/OK to display the main menu. 2 .
U s i n g y o u r I n t e r n a l P h o n e B o o k A d d i n g a N e w I n t e r n a l P h o n e B o o k E n t r y Your PCS Phone can store up to 300 Internal Phone Book entries.
F i n d i n g I n t e r n a l P h o n e B o o k E n t r i e s There are several ways to display your Internal Phone Book entries. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Internal Phone Book menu.
I n t e r n a l P h o n e B o o k E n t r y O p t i o n s When you display an Internal Phone Book list, highlight your desired entry and press MENU/OK, then select the box under your desired label category and press Options (left softkey).
A d d i n g a C a l l A l a r m F r o m t h e I n t e r n a l P h o n e B o o k A Call Alarm reminds you when you need to make an important phone call.
S e l e c t i n g a R i n g e r / I m a g e T y p e f o r a n E n t r y You can assign a ringer/image type to an Internal Phone Book entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer or image type.
S t o r i n g S p e c i a l N u m b e r s i n t h e P h o n e B o o k U s i n g t h e P a u s e F e a t u r e Generally, when you call an automated system like voicemail boxes or credit card companies, you are required to enter a password or calling card number.
To make a call from the list, press TALK (or press Options, highlight Call and press MENU/OK.)at the step 4 or 5 above. U s i n g D i f f e r e n t D i a l i n g M e t h o d s P r e p e n d D i a l i n g Prepend dialing allows you to alter a phone number in your Phone Book by adding additional numbers.
number and press MENU/OK. 5 . Highlight the entry from the list and press MENU/OK. 6 . Select the phone number you want to set a speed dial, and press MENU/OK. To use speed dial: 1 . From the Standby mode, press and hold the appropriate key that corresponds to the memory location for approximately two seconds.
R i n g e r T y p e s Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Internal Phone Book entries, types of calls and types of messages. P r o g r a m m e d R i n g e r s include a variety of standard ringer types and familiar music. ●...
S e l e c t i n g R i n g e r T y p e s f o r M e s s a g e s To select a ringer type for text message: 1. From the Standby mode, press MENU/OK to display the main menu. 2.
S e t t i n g T o n e L e n g t h , S t a r t - u p / P o w e r - o f f T o n e o r V o i c e P r o m p t You can determine the length of your key beep (you hear this when you press any key) or type of the Start-up/Power off tone (sounds when you turn the phone on/off on this feature).
C h a n g i n g t h e G r e e t i n g The greeting can be up to 15 characters and is displayed on the first line of your phone’s display screen in Standby mode. To change your greeting: 1.
C h a n g i n g t h e C o n t r a s t To adjust the contrast on the phone’s display: 1. From the Standby mode, press MENU/OK to display the main menu. 2. Highlight S e t t i n g s , and press MENU/OK. 3.
6. Highlight your desired color or downloaded image (screen saver) and press MENU/OK. Get New: start up a Browser and you can select an item to download. ● If you select the downloaded image (screen saver) data at the step 6 above, press ●...
Tip: In no service area, Screen Saver , Calendar, Time (Large), or World Clock cannot be shown on the Standby display. Tip: Screen Saver settings affect the battery's talk and Standby times. S e t t i n g S l e e p M o d e 1.
S e t t i n g M e s s a g e N o t i f i c a t i o n You can set up pop-up message when you receive Text message or Voicemail while you are in PCS applications or Browser mode.
S e t t i n g A u t o A n s w e r This feature sets the phone to automatically pick up after 5 or 15 seconds. This feature only works with the hands-free car kit and headset (must be purchased separately). To activate this feature: 1.
S e t t i n g M y S h o r t c u t You can arrange your own shortcut menu. 1. From the Standby mode, press MENU/OK to display the main menu. 2. Highlight S e t t i n g , and press MENU/OK. 3.
S e t t i n g Y o u r P h o n e ’ s S e c u r i t y A c c e s s i n g t h e S e c u r i t y M e n u You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu.
C h a n g i n g t h e L o c k C o d e To change your lock code: 1. From the Security Menu display (See “Accessing the Security Menu” on page 64), highlight S e c u r i t y S e t t i n g , and press MENU/OK. 2.
3. Select the menu under O u t g o i n g C a l l s or I n c o m i n g C a l l s and press MENU/OK. 4. Highlight your desired option, and press MENU/OK. Options: A l l o w A l l : You can make or receive all calls.
R e s e t t i n g a n d L o c k i n g Y o u r P h o n e t h r o u g h S M S When your phone is lost or stolen, you can erase your important personal information (such as phone book entries, call history and messages) and lock your phone by sending a special formatted SMS message to your phone.
G e t t i n g t o k n o w I c o n I n d i c a t i o n You can see the explanation of icons that appear on the display. 1. From the Standby mode, press MENU/OK to display the main menu. 2.
Options: S e t D a t e sets the selected date to the holiday. S e t W e e k l y sets the weekly holidays. R e s e t D a t e resets the holiday setting for the selected date. R e s e t W e e k l y resets the weekly holiday setting.
By lighting backlight of LCD. (Depends on the setting Backlight.) Note: Default alarm times are 10 minutes for Meetings, Events and dining Appointments, 24 hours for Special Occasions and zero minutes for Call Alarms. E v e n t A l e r t M e n u When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the following options.
C a l l A l a r m A l e r t s There are several ways your PCS Phone alerts you of scheduled call alarm: By playing the alert tone. (Depends on the setting Alert and Key Volume.) By blinking the LED.
E d i t i n g E v e n t s O p t i o n s To change an event: 1 . From the event list display, highlight one of events, and press MENU/OK. 2 . The event details appear. 3 .
V i e w i n g T o D o I t e m s To view your To Do List: 1 . Follow the above steps 1-3. 2. Highlight an item from the To-Do list and press MENU/OK. Then detail display appears.
P l a y i n g G a m e s To play a game on your PCS Phone: 1 . From the Standby mode, press MENU/OK to display the main menu. 2 . Highlight T o o l s / E x t r a s , and press MENU/OK. 3 .
U s i n g Y o u r P h o n e ’s V o i c e S e r v i c e s U s i n g V o i c e - A c t i v a t e d D i a l i n g You can use a Voice Dial tag to automatically dial a phone number in your Internal Phone Book.
E r a s i n g V o i c e D i a l i n g E n t r i e s To erase an individual Voice Dialing entry: 1. Highlight the desired entry (See previous “Reviewing Voice Dialing Entries”). 2.
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To stop recording: 1. Wait for 18 seconds or press MENU/OK while recording. 1. Press END/ and disconnect the call while recording in Use State. It also stops recording when the other party hangs up the call. Tip: If you receive an incoming call while recording or when the service area has changed, recording is stopped automatically.
To erase all Voice Memos: 1. From the Standby mode, press MENU/OK to display the main menu. 2. Highlight V o i c e S e r v i c e , and press MENU/OK. 3. Highlight V o i c e M e m o , and press MENU/OK. 4.
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Tip: While the caller ’s recording: Pressing END/ stops recording and disconnects the call. Pressing TALK answers call. S e l e c t i n g A n n o u n c e m e n t f o r S c r e e n C a l l 1.
K n o w i n g P e r f o r m a n c e a n d S a f e t y G u i d e l i n e s G e t t i n g t h e M o s t O u t o f Y o u r R e c e p t i o n K e e p i n g T a b s o n S i g n a l S t r e n g t h The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area.
Note: For the best care of your phone, only PCS authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty. M a i n t a i n i n g S a f e U s e o f a n d A c c e s s t o Y o u r P h o n e FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE U s i n g Y o u r P h o n e W h i l e D r i v i n g...
aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals. Note: Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request permission before using the phone near medical equipment. T u r n i n g O f f Y o u r P h o n e B e f o r e F l y i n g Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft.
In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C). Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom.
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and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of SCP-5300 are: AMPS mode (Part 22) - Head: 1.41 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.858 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24) - Head: 0.694 W/kg;...