Table of Contents How to Use This Guide ......i Getting Advanced Phone and Service Information ..ii Getting Started .
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TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service ..... 31 Sending and Receiving Messages ....32 Setting Up Your Voicemail .
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Terms and Conditions & Warranty Information ..58 Terms and Conditions of Services ..... 58 Terms of Picture Mail Service ......68 Manufacturer’s Warranty .
How to Use This Guide Thank you for choosing Sprint PCS Service Sprint has the most complete, all-digital wireless network in the nation. Depend on it. With Sprint PCS Service, we give you what you really want from a wireless service provider – clear calls, easy-to-understand service plans, and self- servicing options for managing your account.
Getting Advanced Phone and Service Information This guide covers your phone’s basic features and services. To learn how to use all the advanced features of your phone and service, visit account management page with your Sprint PCS Phone Number and password. There, under the “My Phone & Plan” section, you’ll have access to your complete phone User’s Guide.
Getting Started Activating and Using Your Sprint PCS Service...
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Have these things ready before you call to activate your Sprint PCS Service •Your Sprint PCS Phone (Make sure it’s fully charged) •Your Social Security number •Your driver’s license number •Your Electronic Serial Number (also known as ESN; refer to step 4 on page 4 to locate the number) •The city and state where your phone will primarily be used •A pen...
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Your Sprint PCS Account Passwords As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your Sprint PCS Vision account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
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If you have a Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can set up a Sprint PCS Vision Password. This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of premium content and to protect personal information on multi-phone accounts. My Sprint PCS Vision Password is: ___________________ For more information or to change your passwords, sign on to www.sprintpcs.com...
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Sprint PCS Clear Pay Check this box if you are on the Sprint PCS Clear Program. If you are not on the Sprint PCS Clear Pay Program, skip ahead to step 6 on page 7. Follow these easy steps to continue enjoying your new Sprint PCS Service: •Keep track of your minutes Dial...
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Western Union Union location simply by providing your Sprint PCS Phone Number on the Western Union Swiftpay Press Phone or dial 1-800-325-6000 from any phone to find a location near you. (Transaction fee applies; payment is credited to your account within 12 hours.) If your service gets turned off: •In the event that your service has been turned off, you will receive a text message stating: “Your Sprint PCS...
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Your new Sprint PCS Phone Number and Sprint PCS Vision User Name Sprint PCS Phone Number Sprint PCS Vision User Name Your user name (for example, also your email address for Sprint PCS Mail. It is automatically assigned to you when you sign up for Sprint PCS Vision.
Quick, easy options to manage your account With Sprint Customer Service, there are two convenient options for managing your account. •Manage it online – visit www.sprintpcs.com Once you sign on, you can: View the details of your Sprint PCS Service Plan Find out how many minutes you have used and how many minutes are remaining in your plan View your current and previous three months...
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•Use your Sprint PCS Phone – press Once connected, you can: Access a summary of your service plan Find out the number of minutes remaining in your plan for the current invoice cycle Access information about your most recent invoice Find out when your last payment was received Make a payment Note:...
Your Phone’s Features Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength.
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TALK Key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to access the Recent call log. If you press and hold the key down, you will initiate the Voice Recognition feature. Voicemail Key: Press and hold to automatically dial your voicemail.
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cancels your input. When you receive an incoming call, press to enter silent mode and mute the ringer. Navigation Key: This key allows you to scroll through the phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode. Right Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through menus and applications by selecting the choice available in the Right Soft Key Option on your...
Viewing the Display Screen This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your main LCD screen. displays your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. means your phone cannot find a signal. tells you a call is in progress. indicates that you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, picture messages, video messages, or Sprint PCS Web Alert messages...
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indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active. indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is dormant or inactive. indicates that you are receiving information. indicates that you are sending information. indicates that your phone is in vibrate mode. shows your current battery charge strength.
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indicates that the white balance has been set to Sunny. This is used for taking pictures outdoors on bright sunny days. indicates that the white balance has been set to Cloudy. This is used for taking pictures outdoors under cloudy conditions. indicates that the white balance has been set to Tungsten.
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On Fully extend the antenna to receive the best reception. Press . (The phone will display “Entering Sprint Service Area,” then it will automatically enter standby mode — the phone’s idle state. At this point, you’re ready to begin making and receiving calls.) Turning Your Phone Off Press...
Using the Battery and Charger Installing and Removing the Battery To install, insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone and gently press down until the latch snaps into place. To remove, make sure the power is off. Press the battery release latch up and remove the battery from the phone at a 45-degree angle.
Charging the Battery Note: It is vital that you use only the Sprint-approved Travel Charger specifically designed for your phone. Use of unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and invalidate your warranty. To use the travel charger: Insert the end of the travel charger connector into the power interface connector.
Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Make sure your phone is on. Enter a phone number. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press and hold Press When you’re finished, close the flip or press Answering Calls Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) When your phone rings or vibrates, answer the call by pressing...
Entering Text Your Sprint PCS Phone provides four different ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are required to enter text (for example, when entering a Contact entry or when using the phone’s messaging features). They are: T9 (English) - Allows you to enter text using a predictive text entering system that reduces the amount of keys that need to be pressed while entering a word.
Controlling Your Roaming Experience Your phone is dual band/tri mode, which means you can make and receive calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and you can also roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented roaming agreements with other carriers.
Call Guard Call Guard reminds you when you are making or receiving a roaming call and requires you to take additional steps before placing or answering roaming calls. These additional steps are not required when you make or receive calls while on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, or if your Sprint PCS Service Plan includes roaming.
Feature Availability You can make and receive calls while roaming. You will have access to voicemail while roaming. Other features which are standard on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network, such as Call Waiting, Sprint PCS Voice Command, and Sprint PCS Vision are unavailable while roaming.
Using Contacts Saving Phone Numbers From standby mode, enter a phone number and . (The Save As screen will display.) press Add New Entry Note: entry saved into the contacts. Skip to step 3 if you are entering the first number in the contacts. Highlight Add New Entry and press Existing Entry Note:...
Finding Phone Numbers This feature allows you to search for phone numbers saved in your contacts by entering the last four digits of the phone number. When searching, you must enter the digits in sequential order starting from the last number. For example: if you have a number saved as “555-555-1234”, you can enter “1234”...
Changing Your Phone’s Settings You can customize many of your phone’s functions, from display and sounds to messaging and security, through the Settings menu. Below are just a few examples of how to navigate and use the Settings menu. Airplane Mode When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
Changing the Greeting You can customize the greeting displayed on your phone when it is in standby mode. Your greeting can contain up to 14 alpha-numeric characters. To change the greeting: Press Highlight Settings and press Press Press Select Sprint PCS or Custom and press If you selected Custom, press and then enter a new name using the keypad.
TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone), is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices.
Sending and Receiving Messages Setting Up Your Voicemail Press and hold Follow the system prompts to create your pass code and record your greeting. Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages Press and hold Accessing Your Voicemail From Another Phone Dial your Sprint PCS Phone Number. Press Enter your pass code.
Sprint PCS Service Features Call Waiting To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: The screen displays the incoming call and a tone is heard. Press existing call on hold. To switch between callers, press When you’re finished, press Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward your calls to another number.
Three-Way Calling Talking with two different people at the same time is made easy with Three-Way Calling. To place a three-way call: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, press to place the first caller on hold and then dial the second caller’s phone number.
Sprint PCS Voice Command With Sprint PCS Voice Command, you can call a number just by saying a name. Getting started with Sprint PCS Voice Command Press to contact Sprint Customer Service, activate the service, and set up your account right from your Sprint PCS Phone.
Sprint PCS Vision Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision To access detailed instructions on using Sprint PCS Vision services, visit phone’s complete User’s Guide. To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: Press Highlight Web and press and display the Sprint PCS Vision home page.) Tip: Selecting Always Auto-Connect configures your phone to bypass the selection screen in the future.
Use your navigation key to scroll around and select from a variety of online services. End or exit your browser session by pressing Note: For information on charges associated with features that use a Sprint PCS Vision connection, refer to your Sprint PCS Service Plan.
Screen Savers Download unique images to use as screen savers or make it easy to tell who’s calling by assigning specific images to numbers in your contacts. Experience full-color graphic versions of popular Websites from your Sprint PCS Vision Phone. Accessing Sprint PCS Vision Services Sprint PCS Vision User Name Your user name (for example,...
Sprint PCS Vision Symbols on Your Screen Phone is not currently able to access Sprint PCS Vision service features. Connection is active (data is being transferred). Outgoing calls can be made, but incoming calls go directly to your voicemail. Connection is dormant. Your phone is connected, but no data is currently being transferred.
Your Phone’s Special Features Built-in Camera Your PM-A740 by Samsung comes with an easy-to-use built- in camera, which allows you to instantly take, view, and share pictures with your friends and family. Below are some basic instructions to get you started with your camera.
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To share Sprint PCS Picture Mail With the clamshell open, press Pictures menu. for My Pictures. Press Use the navigation key to select In Camera and press Use the navigation key to highlight the desired image and press to place a check mark in the box next to the desired image.
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Press the navigation key down to highlight the Picture section and press Highlight the picture you wish to include and press to place a check mark in the upper left corner of the image. (Continue until all desired pictures are selected and press Press Note:...
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To assign pictures to phone tasks: With the clamshell open, press Pictures menu. for My Pictures. Press Use the navigation key to select In Camera and press Highlight the desired image using the navigation key and press Use the navigation key to select one of the following: Picture ID to display the picture for incoming calls from a specific Contact entry.
Additional Features Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated dialing allows you to enter a five- or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. This allows you to enter the last four or five digits of any phone number and then use the five or six digit prefix to dial the number. To set up Abbreviated dialing: Press Highlight Settings and press...
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Voice Memo The Voice Memo feature allows you to record and save up to 10 one-minute long memos. Scheduler The built-in Scheduler offers several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle. Location Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future.
Accessories for Your Phone Standard Battery Provides up to 3.0 hours of continuous digital talk time (up to 1.6 hours in analog) or up to 8 days of continuous digital standby time (up to 16 hours in analog). Note: Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions.
Portable Hands-Free Car Kit Increase vehicle safety by being able to drive and talk with both hands on the wheel. Continuous charging allows you the convenience of a charged battery at all times. No complicated wired installations – just plug and use from any vehicle power outlet.
Performance and Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception 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 strength icon.
existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protections and Measurements (NCRP). Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder.
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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 emergencies. It’s free from your wireless phone.
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Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground.
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-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage. In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º...
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 eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
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 the Sprint PCS Vision Phone PM-A740 by Samsung AMPS mode (Part 22): 1.28 Head: Sprint PCS mode (Part 24): 1.05...
5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending. User’s Guide template version 3D (09-01-03) Picture Phone PM-a740...
Terms and Conditions & Warranty Information Terms and Conditions of Services (Effective June 30, 2004) Thanks for choosing Sprint. These terms and conditions are part of your agreement with Sprint for Sprint PCS Services. Please note these terms may not be the most current version. You can get a current version of the terms on our website at www.sprintpcs.com or by requesting a copy from us at 1-888-211-4PCS A para solicitar esta literatura en español, por favor contactar a...
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changes go into effect. You understand and agree that taxes, Universal Service fees and other charges imposed by the government or based on government calculations may increase or decrease on a monthly basis, and that this paragraph does not apply to any increases in such taxes, Universal Service fees or other charges.
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Termination of Services. Consistent with this Agreement: (a) we may terminate Services at any time with notice to you and, in certain instances, without notice; and (b) you may terminate Services at any time with prior notice to us. Except as otherwise provided in this TERM SERVICE PLAN Agreement, IF YOU TERMINATE YOUR EARLY, OR...
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Coverage is not available everywhere, nor can we guarantee you will receive coverage at all times, or without interruptions or delays (e.g., dropped calls, blocked calls, etc.) in the coverage areas we identify. Actual coverage and quality of Services may be affected by conditions within or beyond our control, including network problems, software, signal strength, your equipment, structures (including buildings in which you may be located), atmospheric, geographic, or topographic conditions.
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session and is then charged to you based on the terms of your Services. Depending on your Services, usage may be charged against an allowance or on a fixed price per kilobyte. Usage charges may be rounded up to the next cent at monthly or other intervals. In certain instances, you may not know that your session has not ended.
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responsible for all charges associated with any device activated on your account, regardless of who used the device. You must pay all Past due amounts accrue late charges by the due date on the invoice. charges until paid at the rate of 5% per month or at the highest rate allowed by law and may result in immediate suspension of your account.
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your deposit to any outstanding charges. We may send any remaining deposit amounts to your last known address within 75 days after account termination. If the funds are returned to us, you may claim these funds for one year from the date of return. Any money held during this one-year period will not accrue interest for your benefit and are subject to a servicing fee charged against the balance.
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Lost or Stolen Equipment. If your device is lost or stolen, please notify You are responsible for all us immediately by calling 1-888-211-4PCS. charges incurred before you notify us of the loss or theft. You agree to cooperate reasonably with us in investigating suspected unlawful or fraudulent use.
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(b) providing or failing to provide Services, including deficiencies or problems with your wireless device, our network coverage or Services (e.g., dropped, blocked, interrupted calls/messages, etc.); (c) traffic or other accidents, or any health-related claims allegedly arising from the use of Services, any wireless devices or related accessories; (d) content or information accessed while using our Services, such as through the internet;...
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FROM BRINGING APPROPRIATE CLAIMS IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT, BEFORE THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OR A STATE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. YOU AND SPRINT FURTHER AGREE THAT NEITHER SPRINT NOR YOU WILL JOIN ANY CLAIM WITH THE CLAIM OF ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY IN A LAWSUIT, ARBITRATION OR OTHER PROCEEDING;...
Miscellaneous. You may notify us by calling us at 1-888-211-4PCS, or use that number to get our current address for written notice. We may send you notice to your last known address in our invoicing records, or by calling leaving you a voice message on your wireless device or home phone.
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2. Membership Fees Picture Mail is available at an additional monthly charge (in addition to any charges you may pay for Sprint PCS Vision services) through Sprint and provides you basic services, such as the ability to store and share pictures taken on select Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phones or devices.
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publish, post, transmit and distribute any material included in your albums. 7. Member Conduct In consideration for use of the Service, you agree to provide true, accurate, current and complete information about you as prompted during the registration process, and to maintain and update this information to keep it true, accurate, current and complete.
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You agree not to interfere with the use and enjoyment of the Service by other users of the Service. You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems or networks connected to the Service. You agree not to transmit through the Service, or upload to it (1) any pictures or other content in violation of the copyrights, privacy rights or other rights of any other person;...
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rules and regulations issued by the Federal Communications Commission. Sprint's Privacy Policy for its high speed Internet services can be accessed at: www.sprint.com/privacypolicy/broadbandservices. There are two types of information that may be exchanged between the Sprint site and the user during each visit to a Sprint site. They are: 1.
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non-personally identifiable information and generically track usage patterns on the Sprint Websites in order to monitor activity and administer the sites. Sprint also uses information obtained from cookies to improve Sprint Websites, and make decisions concerning advertising, product offerings and services. Most users can disable cookies from their Internet browsers, receive a warning before a cookie is placed on their computer, and erase all cookies from their computer hard drives by following the instructions provided by the...
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and with regulations issued by the Federal Communications Commission. Sprint's Privacy Policy for its Internet services can be accessed at: www.sprint.com/privacypolicy/broadbandservices. We use personally identifiable information provided at a Sprint Website in the following ways unless otherwise specified: 1. For its intended purpose (such as to complete an online order for service).
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(h) Security Sprint utilizes several encryption methods to ensure that the data you submit on any of the Sprint Websites is secure. Through this “secure session,” information that you input into a Sprint online order form will be sent and will arrive privately and unaltered at a Sprint server. This security prohibits access to your information by other companies and Web users.
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(m) Updates Sprint may amend this Privacy Policy from time-to- time. These changes will be posted online. 9. Usage and Storage We and our suppliers assume no responsibility for: (1) any full or partial loss, deletion or failure to store your pictures or any other data; (2) any notice or lack of notice of such loss, deletion or failure to store your data;...
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12. Changes to the Service and Termination of the Service We may change these Terms from time to time without notice to you. Should you object to any of these Terms or any changes to them, or should you become dissatisfied with the Service in any way, your only recourse is to immediately: (1) discontinue use of the Service;...
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any responsibility for any harm resulting from downloading or accessing any information or material through the Service. You agree that you, the member, will bear all risk associated with any content that you access. All processing of film, prints, slides, negatives or digital images is subject to our Terms.
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INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES (EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES). SUCH LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY WHETHER THE DAMAGES ARISE FROM USE OR MISUSE OF AND RELIANCE ON THE SITE, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, FROM INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR FROM THE INTERRUPTION, SUSPENSION, OR TERMINATION OF THE SITE OR DAMAGES INCURRED BY REASON OF OTHER SERVICES OR GOODS...
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You and Sprint agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the State of California. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Service must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.
Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g) Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada.
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Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG's sole option, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or components when repairing any Product or replace Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new Product. Repaired/replaced leather cases, pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of ninety (90) days.
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PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE...
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Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon.