Page 2 - Printed in Japan
This phone will work only with service from Sprint PCS, which must bepurchased separately. See Sprint PCS Terms and Conditions of Service. ©1999 Sprint Spectrum L.P. All rights reserved. No reproduction in wholeor in part without prior written approval. Sprint, Sprint PCS Phone,Sprint PCS, Sprint Pe...
Page 3 - Welcome to Sprint PCS
i Welcome to Sprint PCS Sprint PCS built the only all-digital, all-PCS nationwide network from the ground up for clearer calls. We have built our network to give you what we believe you really want from a wireless phone: clear sound, private conversation and time saving features. But Sprint Personal...
Page 4 - ii; First things first; Determine if your phone is pre-activated; How to activate your phone
ii First things first Read this before you do anything else. Determine if your phone is pre-activated If you received your Sprint PCS Phone TM in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint PCS Center, your phone is already activated and simply needs to be unlocked. See “How to unlock your phone” on the fo...
Page 5 - iii; What you should know before you call
iii What you should know before you call The call typically takes about 30 minutes, but may take longer at peak times. Your Sprint PCS Phone will be ready for use approximately one to three hours after this call is complete. What you should have handy Your new Sprint PCS Phone The original packaging...
Page 6 - iv; How to get help
iv 3. Enter the four-digit lock code (This code typically is the last four digits of your Sprint PCS Phone Number, Social Security number or Tax ID number. If none of these numbers work, call Sprint PCS Customer Care at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). How to get help If you need help with this or anything el...
Page 7 - Table of Contents; Getting to know your phone
v Table of Contents Getting to know your phone 1 Highlights 1 Easy Menu Navigation Control 2 Alpha Entry Using Keypad 3 Front View of Phone 4 Display icons: What they tell you 7 Using the battery 8 Installing and removing the battery 8 Charging the battery 8 Charging with the AC Adapter 9 Using Your...
Page 9 - vii; Advanced Phone Features
vii Secret Phone Book Entries 41 Speed Dialing 42 4-Digit Dialing 43 Prepend Dialing 44 Pause Feature 44 Storing a Number With Pauses 45 Displaying/Erasing a Long Number 45 Setting Your Phone’s Mode 46 Call Guard for Roaming 47 Sounds: 48 Volume (Ringer and Key Beep) 48 Volume (Earpiece) 48 Ringer T...
Page 10 - viii; Accessories
viii Accessories 68 LiIon Batteries 68 AC Adapter Charger 68 Cigarette Lighter Adapter 68 Dual-Slot Desktop Charger 69 Leather Case 69 Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Kit 69 Charging Times with Accessories 70 Usage guidelines:All about performance and safety 71 Keeping tabs on signal strength 71 ...
Page 11 - Highlights
1 Getting to know your phone Highlights Congratulations on your purchase of a Sprint PCS Phone. This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and offers many significant features: • The display screen features five alphanumeric lines, one line of icons and EL (Electro-Luminescence) backlight for...
Page 12 - Easy Menu Navigation Control; Call History
2 Easy Menu Navigation Control The Navigation key allows you to easily scroll through the menus. As you navigate throughout the menus, the menu options will be highlighted ( , for example). Once you’ve highlighted your desired feature, simply press OK . The Navigation key and OK key are also used to...
Page 13 - Alpha Entry Using Keypad
3 Alpha Entry Using Keypad Press a number several times until the desired letter appears. Letters scroll in the following order: 1 . ? , ’ & - @ ( ) \ ~ 1 PQRS 7 P Q R S 7 p q r s 7 ABC 2 A B C 2 a b c 2 TUV 8 T U V 8 t u v 8 DEF 3 D E F 3 d e f 3 WXYZ 9 W X Y Z 9 w x y z 9 GHI 4 G H I 4 g h i 4...
Page 14 - Front View of Phone
4 Front View of Phone 1. Red Light: Illuminates when POWER is pressed and when you have incoming calls or messages. 2. Headset Jack: Insert the plug of the headset (must be purchased separately) for hands-free listening. 3. OK: Lets you place a call, receive a call and select menu options. 4. Naviga...
Page 15 - Key
5 5. TALK 4. Navigation Key 3. OK 7. VOL (Volume) 8. END 6. POWER 1. Red Light 2. Headset Jack 10. Antenna 9. CLR (Clear)
Page 18 - Using the battery; Installing and removing the battery
8 Using the battery Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. Remember to fully charge your battery as soon as the charge becomes low in order to maximize your talk and standby times. Installing and removing the battery The battery snaps easily onto the back of the phone (...
Page 19 - Charging with the AC Adapter
9 Note: Use only SANYO-approved accessories. Using unauthorized accessories may cause damage. Charging with the AC Adapter Use only approved adapter, with your Sprint PCS Phone. 1. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. 2. Plug the other end into the bottom of your Sprint PCS Phone, with the batter...
Page 20 - Turning your phone on and off; Standby mode
10 Using Your Phone:Basic operations to place andreceive calls Turning your phone on and off When you’re ready to turn your Sprint PCS Phone on, check to see that the charged battery has been installed on the back of the phone or that you have an external power (ie; the cigarette lighter adapter, ha...
Page 21 - Power Save mode
11 When your phone has acquired service, the greeting banner will be displayed along with the date and time when in digital mode. The menu options will be displayed on the lower half of the screen. This is known as the Standby display or Standby mode. While in the Standby mode, press or of the Navig...
Page 22 - Making a call; Correcting dialing mistakes
12 Making a call Whenever you make a call, follow these simple steps: 1. First, check to see that your phone is on. If you see the display indicators on the screen, that means the power is on. 2. Enter the phone number you’re calling. 3. Press TALK (or OK ). 4. When you’re finished with your call, p...
Page 23 - Answering calls; Where you can use your phone
13 Answering calls Your Sprint PCS Phone must be turned on before you can receive calls. When your phone rings (“Call From: caller’s name” displays if the caller’s name and number are stored in your phone’s Internal Phone Book, and the red light flashes), press TALK (or OK ) to answer. You can also ...
Page 25 - Calling experience
15 Calling experience When you use your phone on other CDMA networks, your calling experience and call quality will be similar to what you experience when making calls from within the digital Sprint PCS Nationwide Network. Although certain calling features may not be available, your phone calls are ...
Page 27 - Mute; Redialing Last Outgoing Number
17 User Options During a Call (In-call state/status) During a call your phone provides you with access to all the menu items you have in the Standby mode. You will also notice two additional menu items or in-call options. The two in-call options (Mute, and three-way call) appear on your screen immed...
Page 28 - Dialing Sprint PCS Directory Assistance; Dialing Sprint PCS Operator Services; Note: You cannot charge calls made through operator services to
18 Dialing Sprint PCS Directory Assistance To obtain residential, business and governmental listings; to get help completing local or long-distance calls; or to obtain movie listings, hotel shopping and major local event information (extra charge applies), contact Sprint PCS Directory Assistance by ...
Page 29 - Dialing Sprint PCS Customer Care; Prepaid Calls
19 Dialing Sprint PCS Customer Care Sprint PCS Customer Care can also be reached by dialing , ABC 2 , TALK . Or: 1. From the menu, highlight and press OK . 2. Highlight and press OK . 3. Highlight and press OK . 4. Highlight and press OK . While outside of a Sprint PCS service area, dial 1-888-211-4...
Page 31 - Handy tips for easier everyday; Adjusting the Volume; Displaying Your Sprint PCS Phone Number
21 Handy tips for easier everyday usage: Adjusting the Volume The volume keys VOL - , VOL + of your Sprint PCS Phone TM can perform two different functions. They let you: • Adjust the earpiece volume during a call. • Adjust the ringer volume in the Standby mode. Displaying Your Sprint PCS Phone Numb...
Page 33 - Using Caller ID; Saving and Storing a Phone Number in your Internal
23 Using Caller ID This feature tells you who is calling by displaying the caller’s number when the phone rings. If the caller’s name and number are stored in your Internal Phone Book, the name you have stored will be displayed along with the number. If you call someone who also has Caller ID, your ...
Page 34 - Finding a Name in the Internal Phone Book
24 3. Enter name associated with phone number and press OK . To enter the name, press the key that corresponds to the letter you want to display. For lower case letters, continue to press the key until the lower case letter appears (see “Alpha Entry Using Keypad” on Page 3.) 4. Enter phone number an...
Page 35 - Setting the Vibrating Ringer
25 3. Enter name you want to find. Once a letter is entered, the Phone Book will automatically display all the entries that start with that particular letter. The search will continue to narrow as you enter more letters. 4. Once the name you wish to call is displayed, use your Navigation key to high...
Page 38 - Message Clear Count
28 Message Clear Count In the rare circumstances that the network does not clear the icon even when you don’t have any new voicemail, you can use this feature to reset the icon. To clear the voice message count: 1. From the menu, highlight and press OK . 2. Highlight and press OK . 3. Highlight and ...
Page 39 - Page/Text Number Extraction; Message Storage
29 Page/Text Number Extraction When you receive a page/text message on your Sprint PCS Phone that contains phone numbers you can extract those numbers, making it easy to place a call or save the numbers. To extract a phone number: 1. While reading a message, press OK to view the message option menu....
Page 40 - Call Waiting
30 Call Waiting When there is a call waiting, you will hear a beep and a text message, including the caller’s name (if the caller is programmed into your Internal Phone Book) or phone number will appear on your screen. To answer the call: 1. Press TALK , or highlight and press OK . To toggle between...
Page 41 - Call Forwarding
31 When you use this feature, you will be charged normal airtime rates and long distance if applicable for each call. Each call will appear as a separate item on your bill. Note: When making a three-way call, the speed-dialing function is disabled. Call Forwarding With Call Forwarding, you can have ...
Page 42 - Getting The Most From Your Phone; Menu Map
32 Getting The Most From Your Phone Menu Map Call History Phone Book Messages Outgoing CallsIncoming CallsMissed CallsErase History Outgoing CallsIncoming CallsMissed CallsAll Calls Air Time Call History Messages Phone Book Call History Voicemail Call VoicemailReadClear Count Page/TextBrowserMsgs
Page 43 - Phone Book
33 Menu Map (cont’d) Messages Phone Book Roaming Set ModeCall Guard Phone Book Roaming MiniBrowser Call History Messages Phone Book Find NameAdd New EntryMy Phone#Speed Dial #sLong Phone #sServices CustomerCareDir AssistPrepaidRoad Assist
Page 45 - Display
35 Menu Map (cont’d) Sounds Display Security Lock PhoneChange LockLimit Use OutgoingIncomingOff Special #sErase PhoneBookReset Phone Display Security Setup Data/Fax (In)Any Key AnswerCar/Headset UseMiniBrowser4-Digit Dialing Security Setup Special GameCalculator Setup Special KeyGuard
Page 46 - Note: Once you’ve selected a call from the Outgoing calls,
36 Call History Your Sprint PCS Phone captures the last 10 incoming, 10 outgoing, and 10 missed calls in the Call History menu. You can place calls through the Call History menu, providing a quick and easy way to call frequently used numbers. Additional information, such as the time and date a parti...
Page 50 - Adding Multiple Phone Numbers to an Existing Entry
40 2. a. From the Standby mode, enter a phone number using your phone’s keypad. b. Highlight and press OK . c. Follow the phone’s prompts. 3. At the conclusion of a phone call, both incoming andoutgoing, you have the option of saving that particularnumber. a. Once you have ended your call, highlight...
Page 51 - Editing an Existing Phone Book Entry; Secret Phone Book Entries
41 Editing an Existing Phone Book Entry To edit an existing Phone Book entry: 1. Select the entry you wish to edit (See “Find Name” fordetailed instructions on selecting a Phone Book entry.) 2. Highlight , and press OK . 3. Highlight the feature ( or ) you want to edit and press OK . 4. Follow the p...
Page 52 - Speed Dialing
42 To make a secret Phone Book entry not secret: 1. Select the secret Phone Book entry you wish to change (See “Find Name” for detailed instructions.) 2. Highlight and press OK . 3. Highlight and press OK . 4. Enter lock code. 5. Highlight and press OK . Speed Dialing To dial a Phone Book entry usin...
Page 54 - Prepend Dialing; Pause Feature
44 Prepend Dialing Prepend dialing allows you to alter a phone number in your Phone Book by adding additional numbers. For example, if your Internal Phone Book entry was entered without an area code and you are out of town, you can prepend that entry with the appropriate area code. Another example w...
Page 55 - Storing a Number With Pauses; Displaying/Erasing a Long Number
45 • Two Second Pauses - Your phone will send the next set of numbers after two seconds. Each additional timed pause will add two more seconds to the pause length. Storing a Number With Pauses 1. Enter the number you wish to call. 2. Highlight or , and press OK . 3. Enter additional numbers (e.g. pi...
Page 56 - Setting Your Phone’s Mode
46 Setting Your Phone’s Mode This option allows you to control your roaming experience. You can choose to stop using the phone in analog mode permanently or you can choose to use the phone in analog mode for the duration of your call. To select possible settings: 1. From the main menu, highlight , a...
Page 57 - Call Guard for Roaming
47 Call Guard for Roaming When you are placing or receiving a roaming call, your phone’s display notifies you that roaming rate will apply. When you press TALK or OK , the display shows “Roaming Rate applies. Select Roam Call to Proceed”, and then . Now you have two options: To actually place a roam...
Page 59 - Ringer Types
49 Ringer Types Your Sprint PCS Phone provides you with multiple ringer types including five different melodies, vibration and none. Besides being fun to play with, this allows you to assign different ring types for Voice Calls (with Caller ID, Restricted ID, No Caller ID, or Roaming.) Messages (Voi...
Page 60 - Tone Length; Alerts
50 Tone Length Changing your tone length may help to access older answering machines. You can determine the length of your key beep (you hear this when you enter the number). Possible settings are: “Short” or “Long”. 1. From the menu, highlight and press OK . 2. Highlight , and press OK . 3. Dependi...
Page 62 - How to Lock Your Phone; Unlock Phone
52 How to Lock Your Phone You must enter your lock code to view the security menu. Typical default values are either the last 4 digits of your phone number or Social Security number. When your phone is locked, you can only make emergency calls (9-1-1, ABC 2 and your user-specified Special Numbers) o...
Page 64 - Note: Emergency calls can still be made in this state.
54 By selecting “Phone Book Only” , your phone will restrict you from making or receiving calls to any number other than your Phone Book entries. By selecting “Special # Only”, you will not be able to make or receive calls to any number other than special numbers and 911 or ABC 2 . Note: Emergency c...
Page 66 - Reset Phone; KeyGuard
56 Reset Phone Resetting your Sprint PCS Phone will restore all the factory defaults, including ringer types, display settings, etc. However, your Call History, Internal Phone Book and Messages will not be affected. 1. From the menu, highlight and press OK . 2. Enter lock code. 3. From the security ...
Page 68 - Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection; To start Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection
58 Advanced Phone Features Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Your phone can function like a telephone wall jack when connected to your laptop PC* computer or fax capable palm-size computing device via the optional Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection Kit. You must purchase this kit to send and receiv...
Page 69 - To receive a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection call
59 3. To terminate the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection, use your Sprint PCS Dialer SM software; fax calls typically terminate automatically. Note: Don’t press END while sending data, this may cause your data or fax application to temporarily lock up and could cause loss of data. To receive a Spri...
Page 70 - The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser
60 The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser Your Sprint PCS Phone comes equipped with a MiniBrowser which makes it possible to use the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser Service. The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser allows you to access information such as stock quotes, sport scores, weather and news via the...
Page 71 - Starting the MiniBrowser
61 Each time you access the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser, you will view a reminder that you will be billed for the connection time. If you wish to disable this reminder, follow the steps below: 1. From the main menu, highlight , and press OK . 2. Highlight , and press OK . 3. Highlight , and pres...
Page 73 - Clearing out text/number entered; Selecting and activating items using the Navigation key and/or
63 Clearing out text/number entered When entering text or numbers, press CLR to clear the last number, letter, or symbol. Press and hold CLR to completely clear the input field. Selecting and activating items using the Navigation key and/or digits If the items on a page are numbered, you can use you...
Page 74 - Using Links; most cases, you can also use the Talk button to call the number]
64 Entering Text, Numbers, or Symbols When you are prompted to enter text, the current text entry method will appear on the display as ALPHA, alpha, NUM or SYM. To change the input mode, select the secondary softkey and press OK . Using Links Links have several purposes, including jumping to a diffe...
Page 75 - Finding a bookmark
65 Using Bookmarks You can bookmark many individual pages for easy access at a later time. Bookmarks save your time by reducing the number of steps it takes to access a desired site. To create a bookmark: 1.) Go to the site that you want to mark. 2.) Select “Help” by moving the Navigation key to the...
Page 76 - Playing the “Crab Catch” Game
66 Playing the “Crab Catch” Game Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to take time out to enjoy a game. 1. From the menu, highlight , and press OK . 2. Highlight , and press OK . Then the game starts. Move the crab to left or right by pressing or of the Navigation key so that more apples drop into the c...
Page 77 - Using Your Phone as a Calculator
67 Using Your Phone as a Calculator You can use your Sprint PCS Phone as a calculator. 1. From the menu, highlight , and press OK . 2. Highlight , and press OK . Now, you can start calculating, by using numerical keys and the Navigation key. You can use Navigation key to enter + , - , x or ÷ as indi...
Page 78 - LiIon Batteries; Cigarette Lighter Adapter; AC Adapter Charger
68 Accessories LiIon Batteries Two types of Lithium Ion (LiIon) batteries are available for use with your Sprint PCS Phone TM . • Standard LiIon Battery • Extended LiIon Battery Figure 1: Standard and Extended Batteries Cigarette Lighter Adapter The cigarette lighter adapter charges your Sprint PCS ...
Page 79 - Sprint PCS Wireless Web
69 Dual-Slot Desktop Charger The dual-slot desktop charger charges the battery at your home or office. Figure 4: Dual-Slot Desktop Charger Leather Case The leather case provides protection and the convenience of allowing you to wear your Sprint PCS Phones. Figure 5: Leather Case Sprint PCS Wireless ...
Page 81 - Keeping tabs on signal strength; Understanding Power Save mode
71 Usage guidelines:All about performanceand safety Keeping tabs on signal strength The voice quality of your Sprint PCS Phone TM will always be at its best when the antenna is fully raised. If you’re inside a building, reception may be better near a window. The quality of each call you make or rece...
Page 83 - Maintaining your phone’s peak performance
73 Maintaining your phone’s peak performance To operate your phone properly – that is, to maintain safe and satisfactory service – you should follow these rules: For best reception, fully extend the antenna. Hold the phone with the antenna up and over your shoulder. Do not hold the phone antenna at ...
Page 84 - Protecting your battery
74 Protecting your battery For best battery performance, you should follow these guidelines: Use only SANYO-approved batteries and AC adapter, cigarette lighter adapter, and desktop charger. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers will invalidate your ...
Page 85 - Driving
75 Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it will need to be replaced. Do not store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. Follow these storage rules: Less than one month: -4˚F to 131˚F (-20˚C to 55...
Page 90 - Warning
80 can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the equipment into an outle...
Page 91 - Index; low battery causes, 8
81 Index 7, 8, 9 7 A 7, 14 7, 27, 28 7 7, 14 7 7, 25 A AC adapter charger, 8, 9, 68, 74accessories, 9, 68-70activation, ii-ivAir Time, 37aircraft, phone use prohibited by, 77 Alerts (Sounds menu), 50-51Alpha Entry, 3American National Standard Institute (ANSI), 72 analog networks, 15answering calls, ...
