Samsung SCH 1500 User Manual
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TM  
Sprint PCS Phone  
SCH-1500  
Manufactured by Samsung  
User Guide  
Please read this manual before operating the phone,  
and keep it for future reference.  
Welcome to Sprint PCS  
Sprint PCS built the only all-digital, 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 company: clear sound, private conversations  
and time-saving features. But Sprint PCS also has the potential  
to do something even more far-reaching — simplify your life.  
Our advanced technology is designed to grow with your  
communication needs so that, one day, you will be able to  
rely entirely on your Sprint PCS Phone™ to stay connected.  
This User Guide will introduce you to our technology and  
your new Sprint PCS Phone™ through easy-to-follow  
instructions. If you have additional questions, we’ll be happy  
to help you in person. Just stop by any Sprint PCS Center, or  
call Sprint PCS Customer Care by dialing  
,
,
, or by dialing 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).  
(In Southern California, call 1-800-455-4551.)  
Thank you for choosing Sprint PCS.  
First Things First  
Read this before you do anything else:  
Determine if your phone is pre-activated:  
If you received your Sprint PCS PhoneTM in the mail or  
purchased it at a Sprint PCS Center, your phone should  
already be activated and simply needs to be unlocked.  
See “How to Unlock Your Phone.”  
How to activate your phone:  
There are two ways to activate your phone.  
1. The fastest way is to call from your new Sprint PCS  
Phone:  
• Fully charge your battery.  
• Turn on your Sprint PCS Phone and verify that you  
are in a Sprint PCS Service area (no  
or  
is  
displayed, which would indicate roaming)  
• Press  
,
,
. You will be connected  
to a Sprint PCS Customer Care Advocate who will  
guide you through the activation process. (In Southern  
California, call 1-888-PCS-6699 from any phone other  
than your Sprint PCS Phone™.)  
2. Another option is to call Sprint PCS Customer Care from  
any phone other than your new Sprint PCS Phone. Call  
us toll-free at 1-888-715-4588. (In Southern California,  
call 1-888-PCS-6699.)  
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:  
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Your new Sprint PCS PhoneTM  
The original packaging for your new phone  
Your billing address  
Your Social Security number or Tax ID number  
Your driver’s license number  
Pen and paper to write down your new  
Sprint PCS Phone number  
During this call, a Sprint PCS Customer Care Advocate will  
collect your information and help you select your Sprint PCS  
Service Plan. Once you’ve made all your selections, they’ll  
guide you through the activation process.  
How to unlock your phone:  
If you received your Sprint PCS PhoneTM in the mail or  
purchased it at a Sprint PCS Center, your phone is already  
activated. Just enter your four-digit lock code, and you’ll be  
ready to begin making calls.  
If you can’t recall your lock code, try the last four digits of  
either your Sprint PCS Phone number, Social Security  
number or Tax ID number. If none of these numbers work,  
your phone should be reprogrammed. Take it to the nearest  
Sprint PCS Center for assistance.  
How to get help:  
If you need help with these steps or anything else regarding  
your new Sprint PCS PhoneTM, please call Sprint PCS  
Customer Care at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).  
(In Southern California, call 1-800-455-4551. )  
You can also press  
Sprint PCS Phone.  
,
,
on your activated  
(In Southern California, press:  
,
,
,
,
.)  
A Sprint PCS Customer Care Advocate will answer your call  
24 hours a day and will be happy to assist you.  
Note: Our services are provided to you under certain terms  
and conditions, all of which are listed in the literature  
included in your Sprint PCS Phone Box.  
Introduction To Your Sprint PCS Phone  
Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint PCS PhoneTM  
Using the latest digital technology, your Sprint PCS Phone  
operates in a similar manner to other wireless phones, while  
providing superior resonance and tone quality.  
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The following options make your Sprint PCS Phone both fun  
and easy to use:  
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Voice Dialing – 20 Locations  
9 Ring Types, 4 Melody Tones, Vibrator Alert,  
Distinctive Roam Ring  
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Phone Book Memory – 79 Locations  
Call Logs – 10 Locations each for Outgoing and  
Incoming Calls  
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Text Messaging and Voicemail  
Pause Dialing  
Ringer Mute during Incoming Call  
Programmable Lock  
Redial – Last 10 Numbers  
One-touch Dialing – 9 Locations  
Two-touch Dialing – 70 Locations  
Mute Option during Conversation  
Call Restriction Options  
Table Of Contents  
Getting Started 1  
Your Sprint PCS Phone Box 2  
Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone™ 3  
Screen Display 4  
Key Functions 5  
Status / Alert Indicators 6  
Battery Installation, Charging and Care 8  
Installing the Battery 8  
Dual-Slot Desktop Charger 8  
Charging the Battery 9  
Battery Charge Indicator 9  
Caring for the Battery 10  
Battery Storage Temperatures 10  
Battery Disposal and Recycling 11  
Sprint PCS Phone™ and Battery Specifications 11  
Basic Operations of Your Sprint PCS Phone™ 12  
Turning on Your Sprint PCS Phone 13  
Display Options 14  
Service Mode Selection 16  
Menu Organization 17  
Main Menu Structure 18  
Calling Options 1 9  
Overview of Calling Options 20  
Character Entry 20  
Alpha Entry 21  
Digit Entry 21  
Punctuation Entry 22  
Placing a Call 22  
Ending a Call 22  
Roaming With Your Sprint PCS Phone™ 23  
Calling Experience 24  
Automatic Hyphenation 26  
Correcting a Misdialed Number 26  
Prepend Dialing 26  
Missed Call Alert 27  
Dropped Call Alert 27  
Failed Call Alert 27  
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Calling Options (continued)  
Minute Beep 28  
Mute Microphone 28  
Incoming Call Notification 29  
Answering a Call 29  
Ringer / Alert Options 30  
Ring Volume Setting 30  
Key Volume Setting 31  
Ring Type Setting 31  
Message Alert Setting 32  
Roam Ring Setting 32  
Tone Length Setting 33  
Ring Tone Mute 33  
Alerts Menu 33  
Any Key Answer 34  
Tracking Calls Through Call Logs 35  
Erasing Call Logs 36  
Reviewing Airtime 36  
Internal Phone Book 37  
Overview of the Internal Phone Book 38  
Storing Phone Numbers / Names 39  
Storing Phone Numbers at Call End 39  
Viewing Stored Entries 40  
Finding Entries By Location 40  
Finding Entries by Name 40  
Dialing from the Internal Phone Book 41  
Dialing By Memory Location 41  
Memory Dialing Shortcuts 41  
Editing Phone Book Entries 42  
Erasing Phone Book Entries 42  
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Table Of Contents  
Message Services and Voicemail 43  
Overview of Message Services and Voicemail 44  
Message Management 45  
Reviewing Messages 45  
Setting Up Your Voicemail Box 46  
Reviewing Voicemail Messages 46  
One-touch Voicemail Access 46  
Reviewing Numeric Page and Text Messages 47  
Erasing Messages 48  
Advanced Features 49  
Pause Dialing 50  
Entering and Storing Pauses 50  
Security Options 51  
Lock Mode 51  
Lock Code Setting 52  
Locking the Phone 53  
Dialing in Lock Mode 53  
Call Restriction Options 54  
Restricting Calls 54  
Resetting the Phone 55  
KeyGuard 55  
Emergency and Special Numbers 56  
Storing Emergency / Special Numbers 56  
Dialing Emergency / Special Numbers 56  
Special Sprint PCS Features 57  
Voice Dialing 58  
Call Waiting 61  
Call Forwarding 62  
Three-Way Calling 62  
Block Own Number 63  
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Table Of Contents  
Accessories 64  
Batteries 65  
Dual-Slot Desktop Charger 65  
Cigarette Lighter Adapter 65  
Travel Charger 66  
Hands-Free Car Kit 66  
Leather Case 66  
Hand Strap 67  
Charging Times with Accessories 67  
Appendix 68  
Troubleshooting 69  
Maximizing Call Quality 69  
Caring for the Antenna 69  
Common Questions 69  
Safety Considerations 72  
Compliance with Safety Standards 72  
Driving 72  
Electronic Devices 73  
Aircraft 73  
Blasting Areas 73  
Other Dangerous Areas 74  
FCC Notice 74  
Maintenance 74  
Glossary of Terms 75  
Index 78  
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Getting Started  
Getting Started  
Your Sprint PCS Phone Box  
Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone™  
Screen Display  
Battery Installation, Charging and Care  
Basic Operations of Your Sprint PCS Phone™  
Display Options  
Service Mode Selection  
Menu Organization  
1
Getting Started  
Your Sprint PCS Phone Box  
Your Sprint PCS Phone Box contains the following items:  
• Sprint PCS PhoneTM with Hand Strap  
• Standard LiIon Battery  
• Dual-Slot Desktop Charger  
• User Guide  
• Quick Reference Card  
2
Getting Started  
Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone™  
Function keys and other controls activate the features of your  
Sprint PCS PhoneTM. The following illustration identifies the  
function keys, controls and indicators:  
1) LED Indicator  
(Calls, Messages, Power On)  
2) LCD Screen  
7) Clear Key  
8) Microphone  
9) OK (Store) Key  
10) Menu Key  
3) Volume Buttons  
4) Talk Key  
11) Messages Key  
12) End / Power Key  
13) Antenna  
5) Scroll Keys  
6) Voice Dialing Key  
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Getting Started  
Screen Display  
Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM features a dot matrix LCD screen  
with four text lines and one icon line. The icon line displays  
active options and selected menu items.  
During conversation, the screen displays the call timer and  
the name and number of the other party, if available. Active  
in-use options, such as Mute and Call Waiting, also display  
during conversation. For additional indicators, see “Table 2:  
Status / Alert Indicators” on page 6.  
The following icons and text display at power-on:  
Signal  
Strength  
Roaming  
New Text  
Message  
Battery  
Strength  
No Service  
New  
Voicemail  
Analog Mode  
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Getting Started  
Table 1: Key Functions  
Press TALK to:  
• place and answer calls,  
• initiate Three-Way Calling,  
• answer a Call Waiting call.  
Press TALK twice quickly to redial the last  
outgoing number.  
Press VOICE DIALING to initiate Voice Dialing.  
(Voice Activated Dialing is only available in Sprint PCS  
Service Areas and on other PCS digital networks where  
Sprint PCS has implemented agreements.)  
Press CLR to:  
• erase one character at a time,  
• return to the previous screen.  
Press and hold CLR to:  
• erase all entered characters,  
• return to Standby while viewing menus.  
Press END / POWER to:  
• end a call,  
• return to Standby mode,  
• mute the ringer on an incoming call.  
Press and hold END / POWER to turn the  
phone on and off.  
Press MENU to display the Main Menu and to  
scan Main Menu options.  
Press MESSAGES to access voice, page and text  
messages.  
Press and hold MESSAGES to access voice  
messages in one step.  
Press OK to save menu option settings and  
Phone Book entries.  
Press the SCROLL keys to scan menu options  
and entries in the Phone Book and Call Logs.  
Press the VOLUME buttons to:  
• adjust voice volume during conversation,  
• adjust ringer volume in Standby mode,  
• mute the ringer during an incoming call,  
• scroll menus and name / number entries.  
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Getting Started  
Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators  
Signal Strength  
Indicates current signal strength  
No Service  
Indicates that the phone is outside a service  
area and cannot send or receive calls, or the  
phone is in Power Save mode  
In Use  
Displays when the phone is in use  
Roaming  
Displays when the phone is outside the  
Sprint PCS Network  
Voice Message  
Indicates new voice message  
Text Message  
Indicates new text message  
Analog  
Indicates that the phone is in Analog roam  
mode (In Digital mode, no icon displays)  
Battery Charge  
Indicates battery charge level  
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Getting Started  
Table 2: Status / Alert Indicators (Continued)  
The following status / alert indicators are text indicators and  
do not include an associated icon display:  
Locked  
Text display indicates Lock mode  
Ringer Off or Vibrate  
Text display indicates ringer status  
Greeting  
A personal greeting of up to 12 characters displays in  
Standby mode, when set  
Incoming Call  
Text display and ringer / vibrate alert signal incoming  
calls, depending on setting  
Dropped Call  
Text display indicates a dropped call  
Failed Call  
Text display indicates a failed call  
Minute Beep  
Sounds every 60 seconds in Conversation mode,  
when set  
Call Waiting  
Text display indicates Call Waiting  
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Getting Started  
Battery Installation, Charging and Care  
Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM package includes a partially  
charged, rechargeable battery so that you can use the phone  
immediately after it is activated.  
Installing the Battery  
To attach the battery to your Sprint PCS Phone:  
1. Hold the battery so that the metal contacts on the base  
of the battery line up with the metal contacts on the  
base of the phone.  
2. Place the battery on the back of the phone with the top  
of the battery about a quarter of an inch from the latch.  
3. Gently slide the battery toward the top of the phone  
until it snaps into place.  
Dual-Slot Desktop Charger  
The Dual-Slot Desktop Charger contains:  
• Front compartment for charging the battery while  
attached to the phone  
• Rear compartment for charging the battery alone (not  
attached to the phone)  
• Red light to indicate that the battery is charging  
(A yellow light indicates that the battery is operating at  
a temperature that is too high or too low, or that the  
battery is misaligned in the charger. Please check the  
charger and battery.)  
• Green light to indicate that the battery is fully charged  
8
Getting Started  
Charging the Battery  
To charge the battery using the Dual-Slot Desktop Charger:  
1. Plug the power cord of the charger into a wall outlet.  
2. Select one of the following options:  
• Insert the entire phone with battery attached into the  
front compartment of the charger.  
• Insert a single battery (alone, not attached to the  
phone) into the rear compartment of the charger.  
When two batteries are in the charger, the batteries charge  
simultaneously. If you charge the battery while it is attached  
to your Sprint PCS PhoneTM, the Battery Charge Indicator  
on the LCD screen will immediately indicate a fully charged  
battery. A green LED on the charger denotes that the battery  
has completed its charge cycle.  
A completely discharged standard battery recharges fully  
in approximately 3.0 hours. The extended battery recharges  
in approximately 5.0 hours. Leaving your Sprint PCS Phone  
powered on during charging or charging batteries  
simultaneously increases charging time. Leaving the  
battery in the charger once it is fully charged does not  
harm the battery.  
Note: Use only the Samsung-approved Dual-Slot Desktop  
Charger with your Sprint PCS Phone. Using the wrong  
charger could damage the battery.  
Battery Charge Indicator  
The Battery Charge Indicator displays in the upper right  
corner of the screen and indicates four levels of charge.  
Three solid bars indicate a fully charged battery. When the  
battery charge level is low or empty, a clear Battery Charge  
Indicator (no bars displayed) flashes on the screen.  
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Getting Started  
Caring for the Battery  
Use only Samsung-approved batteries with Samsung-  
approved dual-slot desktop and travel chargers.  
These chargers maximize battery life and performance.  
Using other batteries or chargers may invalidate your  
warranty and may damage the battery.  
For proper battery care, please follow these guidelines:  
• To avoid damage, charge the battery in temperatures  
that range from 32° F to 104° F.  
• Do not use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in  
high humidity areas (such as a bathroom).  
• Never dispose of the battery by incineration (fire).  
• Keep the metal contacts at the battery base clean.  
• Do not attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the  
battery, as injuries or burns may result.  
• Replace the battery when it no longer provides  
acceptable performance.  
• Do not allow metal objects or liquids to contact or  
short-circuit the battery terminals, as injuries or burns  
may result.  
• To avoid damage, store the battery in temperatures  
ranging from -4° F to 185° F, and avoid leaving the  
battery unused for very long periods.  
Table 3: Battery Storage Temperatures  
• Less than one month: -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 50° C)  
• More than one month: -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 35° C)  
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Getting Started  
Battery Disposal and Recycling  
Please follow these guidelines when disposing of or recycling  
the battery:  
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire; the cell may  
explode. Check the regulations in your area for  
special disposal instructions.  
• Do not open or puncture the battery; the released  
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the  
eyes and skin, and can be toxic if swallowed.  
• Charge the battery in accordance with the  
instructions specified in this user guide.  
• Return unwanted Samsung Lithium Ion batteries to  
your nearest Samsung Service Center. (Call toll free  
1-888-987-HELP (4357) in the U.S.)  
Table 4: Sprint PCS PhoneTM and Battery Specifications  
Dual Band:  
LCD Screen:  
Battery Type:  
CDMA 1.9 GHz / AMPS 800 MHz  
5 Lines (4 Text Lines, 1 Icon Line)  
Standard: 850 mAh LiIon  
Extended: 1350 mAh LiIon  
PCS Antenna:  
PCS Phone with:  
1/4 Wave (down), 5/8 Wave (up)  
Standard Battery  
Extended Battery  
Dimensions (H x W x D):  
5.75 x 2.1 x 1 inches 5.75 x 2.1 x 1.3 inches  
14.6 x 5.4 x 2.5 cm  
14.6 x 5.4 x 3.35 cm  
Weight:  
Volume:  
7.7 oz. (220 g)  
191 cc  
7.9 oz. (226 g)  
250 cc  
Talk Time:  
CDMA: up to 3.0 hours  
AMPS: up to 2.0 hours  
or  
up to 4.0 hours  
up to 2.5 hours  
or  
Standby Time:  
CDMA: up to 50 hours  
up to 95 hours  
AMPS: up to 14 hours  
up to 19 hours  
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Getting Started  
Basic Operations of Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM  
Power On / Off Press and hold  
Menu Scrolling Press , then  
Make Calls Enter number, and then press  
.
or  
.
.
Voice Dialing Press  
Correct Mistakes Press  
Redial Call Press  
, and then say the name.*  
.
twice.  
Speed Dialing Enter the memory location, and then  
press  
.
.
.
End Call Press  
Answer Call Press  
Save Numbers Enter phone number, press  
,
and then follow screen prompts.  
Outgoing Call Press  
,
,
to review  
the last 10 outgoing calls.  
Incoming Call Press  
,
,
to review  
the last 10 incoming calls.  
Name Search Press  
in Standby mode.  
* Voice-activated Dialing is only available in Sprint PCS  
Service Areas and on the PCS digital networks where  
Sprint PCS service has implemented agreements.  
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Getting Started  
Turning on Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM  
To power on your phone, press and hold  
. The red light  
flashes, and an alert sounds. The display updates to reflect  
the following conditions:  
• When the system locates service, the banner  
displays, along with the time and date. You can  
now place and receive calls.  
• If the system cannot locate service, “Searching for  
Service” displays. In this case, you cannot place  
and receive calls. Power off the phone, and then try  
again when service is available.  
• If your Sprint PCS Phone™ is locked, “Locked”  
displays. Enter the lock code to unlock the phone.  
(See “Lock mode” on page 51.)  
Conversation Mode  
You can place and answer calls only when your  
Sprint PCS Phone™ is powered on. During a call, the  
phone is in Conversation mode.  
Standby Mode  
When your Sprint PCS Phone™ is powered on but no call is  
in progress, the phone is in Standby mode.  
Power Save Mode  
Your Sprint PCS Phone™ enters Power Save mode  
automatically if it does not locate service for 15 minutes.  
In this case, “Power Save” displays. The phone “wakes up”  
periodically and searches for service. While in Power Save  
mode, your Sprint PCS Phone also searches for service in  
response to any keypress. The time and date do not display  
while the phone is outside a Sprint PCS service area.  
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Getting Started  
Display Options  
Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM provides several display options:  
Backlight Control  
When the phone is attached to the Hands-Free Car Kit, the  
backlight remains on (when the phone is on). When  
KeyGuard is active, the backlight remains off. At other times,  
you can select backlight options.  
To select backlight options:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Display.  
for Backlight.  
4. Press the scroll keys to scan menu options: 8 Seconds  
(after last keypress), 30 Seconds, Off.  
5. When the desired option displays, press  
the setting.  
to save  
Own Phone Number Display  
The phone number of your Sprint PCS Phone displays every  
time you turn on the phone. At other times, you can display  
your phone number from the Main Menu.  
To view your phone number from Standby mode:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Display.  
for My Phone #.  
to return to the previous screen.  
To view your phone number while using the phone:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for My Phone #.  
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Getting Started  
Personal Greeting  
You can create and display a 12-character personal greeting  
that displays in Standby mode.  
To create a personal greeting:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Display.  
for Greeting.  
4. Enter your personal greeting by pressing the  
alphanumeric keys on the keypad. (See “Alpha Entry” on  
page 21.)  
5. Press  
to save the setting.  
Version Display  
You can view the software version of your phone.  
To view the version in Standby mode (Main Menu):  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Display.  
for Version.  
to return to the previous screen.  
To view the version in Conversation mode (In Use Menu):  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Version.  
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Getting Started  
Service Mode Selection  
You can operate your Sprint PCS PhoneTM in one of three  
different service modes:  
• Automatic:  
The phone will search for Digital service first. If  
Digital service is not available, it will search for  
Analog service automatically.  
• Sprint PCS  
Service is limited to Sprint PCS service, and  
Digital and Analog roaming are not allowed.  
• Analog  
The phone will acquire Analog service, but will  
revert to Sprint PCS or Automatic (depending on  
your setting) at the next power-up.  
To select the service mode:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Set Mode.  
3. Press the scroll keys to scan options.  
4. When the desired service mode displays, press  
save the setting.  
to  
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Getting Started  
Menu Organization  
Your Sprint PCS Phone™ includes both a Main Menu and an  
In Use Menu.  
Main Menu  
The Main Menu in Standby mode contains 10 primary  
options, most of which contain sub-menus with context-  
specific options. (See “Table 5: Main Menu Structure” on  
page 18.)  
In Use Menu  
The In Use Menu options are available in Conversation mode:  
1. Mute / Unmute  
2. Silent Key  
3. Phone Book  
4. My Phone #  
5. Version  
6. Send Tel #  
Menu Navigation  
To access a menu option, press  
, and then press the  
scroll keys to scan menu options. Press the associated digit  
key to select the desired option. If you know the number of  
the option you want to select, simply press  
, and then  
press the associated digit key to select the desired option.  
(You do not have to scroll through the list or display an  
option in order to select it.)  
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Getting Started  
Table 5: Main Menu Structure  
Sprint PCS Phone™ SCH-1500 Standby Menu  
Main Menu  
Menu Level 1  
Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3  
1. Call Logs ➪  
1. Outgoing  
2. Incoming  
3. Erase Logs  
4. Air Time ➪  
1. Last Call  
2. Total  
3. EraseTotal  
2. Phone Book ➪ 1. Recall ➪  
1. by Name  
2. by Digits  
3. by Mem #  
2. Store  
3. Edit  
4. Erase ➪  
1. by Name  
2. by Mem #  
3. Set Mode ➪  
Automatic  
Sprint PCS  
Analog  
4. Sounds ➪  
1. Ring Vol  
2. Key Vol  
3. Ring Type  
4. MSG Alert ➪ 1. Ringer  
2. Ring Type ➪  
1. Voice  
2. Page  
3. Text  
5. Roam Ring  
5. Display ➪  
1. BackLight  
2. My Phone #  
3. Greeting  
4. Version  
6. Security ➪  
1. Lock  
2. Restrict ➪  
1. Phone Book  
2. Incoming  
3. Outgoing  
3. LockCode  
4. Emergency#  
5. ResetPhone  
7. Alert ➪  
1. MinuteBeep  
2. Service  
8. Setup ➪  
9. Voice Dial ➪  
1. AnyKey Ans  
2. ToneLength  
1. Record  
2. Review  
3. Erase All  
0. KeyGuard  
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Calling Options  
Calling Options  
Overview of Calling Options  
Character Entry  
Placing / Ending Calls  
Roaming With Your Sprint PCS Phone™  
Ringer / Alert Options  
Any Key Answer  
Tracking Calls Through Call Logs  
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Calling Options  
Overview of Calling Options  
Your Sprint PCS Phone™ provides a variety of calling  
options. For detailed information on each of the following  
calling options, see the related section in this manual:  
•
•
•
•
Enter the phone number by pressing the appropriate  
digit keys, and then press  
.
Access a phone number by speaking the name into  
the microphone.  
Access a phone number stored in the Call Logs, and then  
press  
Access an entry in the Internal Phone Book, and then  
press  
.
.
•
•
•
•
Use Speed Dialing.  
Call emergency or special numbers in Lock mode.  
Initiate Three-Way Calling during conversation.  
Answer a Call Waiting call during conversation.  
Character Entry  
Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the option of entering  
and storing names, phone numbers and a personal greeting.  
You can enter letters, numbers and punctuation marks by  
pressing the alphanumeric keys on the keypad.  
Your Sprint PCS Phone accepts character entry in the  
following ways:  
•
•
•
Enter phone numbers in both Standby and Conversation  
modes.  
Enter letters, numbers and punctuation to save a name  
entry in the Internal Phone Book.  
Enter letters, numbers,and punctuation to display a  
personal greeting.  
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Calling Options  
Alpha Entry  
To enter letters when saving a name in the Internal Phone  
Book or when entering a personal greeting:  
1. Press the associated alphanumeric key to enter a letter.  
2. To select the desired character, repeatedly press an  
alphanumeric key to cycle through the letters and the  
number associated with that key. For example,  
repeatedly press  
to display A, B, C, 2.  
3. To enter a subsequent letter, press the associated  
alphanumeric key. If the next letter in the name entry is  
the same as the previous letter (or appears on the same  
key), press  
to move to the next space, and then  
enter the next letter.  
4. To erase a letter entered incorrectly, press  
. You  
can also press  
To erase the entire entry, press and hold  
Digit Entry  
To enter digits in any mode:  
, and then enter a different letter.  
.
1. Press the associated digit key. The entered digits display  
on the screen from right to left.  
2. To erase a digit, press  
entry, press and hold  
. To erase an entire number  
.
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Calling Options  
Punctuation Entry  
To enter punctuation marks when entering a name in the  
Phone Book or a personal greeting:  
1. Press  
• Period ( . )  
repeatedly to scan punctuation options:  
• Apostrophe ( ’ )  
• Comma ( , )  
• Open Parenthesis ( ( )  
• Closed Parenthesis ( ) )  
• Dash ( – )  
• Ampersand ( & )  
• “At” Symbol ( @)  
2. When the desired option displays, press  
to move  
to the next space and continue the entry, or press  
to save the entry.  
Placing / Ending Calls  
Placing a Call  
To place a call:  
1. Press and hold  
to power on the phone. An active  
screen display indicates that the phone is powered on.  
(No dial tone sounds.)  
2. Enter the phone number, up to 32 digits, by pressing the  
digit keys. The phone number displays from right to left.  
3. Press  
phone number (if service is available).  
Ending a Call  
To end a call, press  
. The phone places the call to the entered  
. The call time (length of call)  
displays, along with the name / number of the called party (if  
available). The phone returns to Standby mode automatically.  
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Calling Options  
Roaming With Your Sprint PCS Phone™  
Where You Can Use Your Phone  
Your Sprint PCS Phone™ is Dual-Band, which means you can  
use it to make and receive calls in many places.  
•
•
In any city where Sprint PCS provides service.  
On other PCS CDMA networks and conventional  
cellular networks where Sprint PCS has implemented  
roaming agreements.  
When you use your phone outside the Sprint PCS Network,  
it’s called roaming. If you’re roaming in areas where Sprint  
PCS has agreements in place with PCS CDMA or conventional  
analog cellular providers, you will pay the roaming rate plus  
long-distance charges, where they apply.  
Note: In areas where Sprint PCS does not have roaming  
agreements in place, you will still be able to make (but not  
receive) calls using a credit card. This is called manual  
roaming.  
Setting Your Phone’s Mode  
Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to control your ability to  
roam. For more information on how to use this feature, see  
page 16 on changing modes.  
What You’ll See  
You should always check your phone’s display because it will  
let you know when you’re outside the Sprint PCS Network  
and whether your phone is operating in analog cellular or  
digital mode.  
Sprint PCS Network  
Other PCS CDMA Networks  
Analog Cellular  
–
–
–
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Calling Options  
Note - Always dial using 10 digits (area code + number) when  
calling from outside your Sprint PCS Home Service Area.  
Calling Experience  
When you use your phone on other PCS CDMA networks,  
your calling experience and call quality will be quite similar  
to what you experience when making calls from within the  
Sprint PCS Network. Although certain calling features may  
not be available, your phone calls are still private and secure.  
When you use your phone on analog cellular networks, your  
experience will be different. Cellular roaming will be similar  
to the quality provided by conventional analog cellular  
carriers today. Although you will still have the convenience  
of being able to make and receive calls, here are some  
differences you can expect:  
•
You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk,  
fade-out and dropped calls.  
•
Some calling features (such as Caller ID and voicemail  
message indicator) that are standard within the  
Sprint PCS Network may not be available.  
•
•
You will experience the same security and privacy risks  
(eavesdropping and cloning) that exist with  
conventional analog cellular services today.  
Battery life will be shorter when you use your phone for  
cellular roaming than when you use it on a PCS CDMA  
network.  
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Calling Options  
If you’re on your phone and leave a Sprint PCS Service Area,  
your call will be dropped. When reentering a Sprint PCS  
Service Area while on a roaming call, turn your phone off  
and on again to acquire Sprint PCS Service.  
If you need customer service while using your phone  
outside the Sprint PCS Network, dial 1-888-211-4PCS for  
Sprint PCS Customer Care.  
(If you are in Southern California, dial 1-800-455-4551)  
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Calling Options  
Automatic Hyphenation  
Automatic Hyphenation follows the North American  
Numbering Plan, which hyphenates numbers as follows:  
•
800-555-1234  
Digits following a Pause are not hyphenated. (See “Pause  
Dialing” on page 50.)  
Correcting a Misdialed Number  
To correct a misdialed digit or number:  
•
Press  
digit.  
to erase the digit, and then enter the correct  
•
Press and hold  
to erase the entire number entry,  
and then enter the correct number.  
Prepend Dialing  
The Prepend option lets you add digits such as area codes  
and network feature activation codes, to a seven-digit phone  
number. You can prepend a phone number before dialing, or  
prepend an existing entry in the Phone Book or Call Logs.  
To use Prepend, access a phone number stored in the Phone  
Book or Call Logs (see related section), and then prepend the  
number.  
To prepend existing phone numbers in the Phone Book or  
Call Logs:  
1. Access the phone number entry.  
2. Enter the area code or feature activation code by  
pressing the appropriate keys.  
3. Press  
to call the new number.  
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Calling Options  
Missed Call Alert  
Your phone keeps a list of calls that you do not answer when  
the phone is on and service is available. The phone indicates  
a missed call by displaying a text notification on the screen.  
Additionally, if caller information is available, then an  
Incoming Call Log entry marked “MISSED” is created, and the  
screen displays the phone number of the most recent missed  
call.  
To acknowledge a missed call notification, select one of the  
following options:  
•
•
Press  
Press  
to call the displayed number.  
to save the number in the Phone Book.  
Dropped Call Alert  
A dropped call can occur during conversation in response to  
a signal fade. In this case, the call ends, and “Call Dropped”  
displays.  
To acknowledge a dropped call alert, press  
.
If the dropped call was an outgoing call from your phone,  
you can redial the number automatically by pressing  
twice.  
Failed Call Alert  
A failed call can occur if the Sprint PCS Phone™ is out of  
calling range or the network is busy. The phone responds to  
a failed call by displaying an appropriate text message: “Call  
Failed. Out of Range.” or “Call Failed. Network Busy.”.  
To acknowledge a failed call alert, cancel the call attempt and  
return to Standby mode by pressing  
try the call again later.  
or  
, and then  
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Calling Options  
Minute Beep  
You can set the Minute Beep option to sound an alert 10  
seconds before each elapsed minute to remind you of the  
length of the current call.  
To turn Minute Beep on and off:  
1. Press  
to display the Main Menu in Standby mode  
before placing the call.  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
for Alert.  
for Minute Beep.  
or  
to toggle between On / Off.  
5. When the desired option displays, press  
the setting.  
to save  
Mute Microphone  
You can mute the microphone during conversation by  
selecting the Mute option from the In Use Menu. When Mute  
is active, “MUTE” displays. The phone resets this condition  
to the default Unmute setting at call end.  
To mute the microphone:  
1. During conversation, press  
Menu.  
to display the In Use  
2. Press  
to mute the microphone. You will hear the  
other party’s conversation, but they will not hear your  
conversation.  
3. To “unmute” the microphone during the same  
conversation, repeat Steps 1 and 2. Selecting the  
Unmute option toggles Mute on and off.  
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Calling Options  
Incoming Call Notification  
Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM signals an incoming call or message  
in the following ways:  
•
•
•
The backlight illuminates.  
The red LED on the top of the handset flashes.  
The ringer sounds (unless set to Vibrate or Off).  
Incoming call notification continues until one of the  
following events occurs:  
•
•
You answer the call.  
You press  
, or you press the Volume buttons to  
silence the ringer before answering the call.  
•
•
The calling party ends the call.  
The call is sent to voicemail.  
Your Sprint PCS Phone provides the following call  
notification features:  
•
•
•
•
Nine unique ring types and four melody tones  
Eight ring volume settings, including Vibrate and Off  
Name display with Caller ID  
Automatic storage of call information in the Call Logs  
(up to 10 phone numbers each for outgoing and  
incoming calls)  
•
Two answer options (Press  
Answer.)  
, or use Any Key  
For information on these options, see the related section in  
this user guide.  
Answering a Call  
To answer an incoming call, press  
.
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Calling Options  
Ringer / Alert Options  
Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM provides a variety of ringer / alert  
options in the Sounds menu.  
To set ringer / alert options:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Sounds.  
3. Press the corresponding digit key to select the desired  
option:  
• Press  
• Press  
• Press  
• Press  
• Press  
for Ring Volume.  
for Key Volume.  
for Ring Type.  
for Message Alert.  
for Roam Ring.  
4. When the desired option displays, press the scroll keys  
to scroll to the desired ring type or volume level.  
5. When the desired ring type or volume level displays,  
press  
to save the setting.  
Ring Volume Setting  
You can set ring volume in Standby mode from the Main  
Menu or by pressing the Volume buttons on the side of the  
phone. (During an incoming call, pressing the Volume  
buttons mutes the ringer.)  
To adjust ring volume in Standby mode:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Sounds.  
for Ring Volume.  
4. Press the scroll keys to scan volume options: Volume  
levels 1 - 6, Vibrate, Off.  
5. When the desired volume level displays, press  
save the setting.  
to  
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Calling Options  
Key Volume Setting  
The key volume sounds in response to digit keypresses.  
To set key volume:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Sounds.  
for Key Volume.  
4. Press the scroll keys to scan volume options: Volume  
levels 1 - 6 and Off.  
5. When the desired option displays, press  
the setting.  
to save  
Ring Type Setting  
You can select from nine ring types and four melody tones  
for incoming calls.  
To set ring types for incoming calls:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Sounds.  
for Ring Type.  
4. Press the scroll keys to scan ring types and melody  
tones. Each tone sounds as you scan the options.  
5. When the desired option displays, press  
the setting.  
to save  
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Message Alert Setting  
The Message Alert option lets you select a unique ring type  
and volume for incoming messages.  
To set message ring type and volume:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Sounds.  
again for Message Alert.  
4. Press the associated digit keys to select an option:  
• Press for Ringer Volume, and then press the  
scroll keys to scan ringer volume options: Off, Vibrate,  
Ring. (Select the “Ring” option if you wish to set  
unique ring types for messages.)  
• Press  
for Ring Type, and then press the  
associated digit key to select a message alert type:  
Voice, Page, Text. Press the scroll keys again to select  
the message alert type for voice, page and text  
messages individually.  
5. When the desired option displays, press  
the setting.  
to save  
Roam Ring Setting  
The Roam Ring option lets you select a unique ring type for  
roaming calls.  
To set roam ring type and volume:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Sounds.  
for Roam Ring.  
4. Press the scroll keys to toggle between Distinctive /  
Normal ring.  
5. When the desired option displays, press  
the setting.  
to save  
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Calling Options  
Tone Length Setting  
The Tone Length setting lets you select short or long DTMF  
(Dual-tone Multi-frequency) tones.  
To set tone length:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Setup.  
for Tone Length.  
4. Press the scroll keys to toggle between Short / Long.  
5. When the desired option displays, press  
the setting.  
to save  
Ring Tone Mute  
Mute the ringer during an incoming call by pressing the  
Volume buttons on the side of the phone, or by pressing  
before answering the call. At call end, the saved ring  
volume setting resets automatically.  
Alert Menu  
The Alert menu is available in Standby mode to turn the  
Minute Beep and Service alert tones on and off.  
Service alerts include audible alert tones that sound when  
the phone acquires or loses service or enters Roaming mode.  
To select alert options:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Alert.  
3. Press the associated digit key to select an option:  
• Press  
• Press  
for Minute Beep.  
for Service.  
4. Press the scroll keys to toggle between On / Off.  
5. When the desired option displays, press  
the setting.  
to save  
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Any Key Answer  
Activate Any Key Answer to answer incoming calls by  
pressing any key on the keypad, except  
.
To activate Any Key Answer:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
5. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Setup.  
for AnyKey Ans.  
and  
to toggle between On / Off.  
to save the setting.  
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Calling Options  
Tracking Calls Through Call Logs  
Call Logs store up to ten incoming calls and ten outgoing  
calls. Each log stores the name and phone number (if  
available), as well as the time / date stamp. In case of  
duplicate entries in sequence, the system consolidates those  
entries and stores only the most recent call from the same  
phone number.  
To review call logs:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Call Logs.  
3. Press the associated digit key to select an option:  
• Press  
• Press  
• Press  
• Press  
for Outgoing calls.  
for Incoming calls.  
for Erase Logs.  
for Airtime.  
4. When the list of calls displays (Options 1 or 2), press the  
scroll keys to scan entries. The time / date stamp  
displays for each entry. If there is a Phone Book match,  
the name displays. If there is not a Phone Book match,  
only the phone number displays. For (3) Erase Logs and  
(4) Airtime, see the related section on the following  
page.  
5. Press  
to exit Call Logs and return to the  
previous screen.  
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Calling Options  
Erasing Call Logs  
You can erase phone numbers stored in Call Logs.  
To erase Call Logs:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Call Logs.  
for Erase Logs.  
to confirm erasing the call logs, or press  
to cancel the operation.  
Reviewing Airtime  
You can review the airtime of the most recent call, as well as  
total airtime for all calls since the last reset action.  
To review airtime:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Call Logs.  
for Airtime.  
4. Press the associated digit key to display airtime for the  
selected calls:  
• Press  
for Last Call. The screen displays the  
phone number of the last call, along with the airtime  
and the time / date stamp. Press  
previous screen.  
to return to the  
• Press  
for Total. The screen displays the total  
number of calls and the airtime for all calls since the  
last reset action. Press  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
• Press  
for Erase Total. Press  
to erase total  
airtime, or press  
to cancel the operation and  
return to the previous screen.  
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Internal Phone Book  
Internal Phone Book  
Overview of the Internal Phone Book  
Storing Phone Numbers / Names  
Viewing Stored Entries  
Dialing from the Internal Phone Book  
Editing Phone Book Entries  
Erasing Phone Book Entries  
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Internal Phone Book  
Overview of the Internal Phone Book  
The Internal Phone Book provides the following features:  
•
•
•
•
79 memory locations  
Optional name entry  
Confirmation option when erasing entries  
Automatic scrolling to the next available location, with  
manual location selection option  
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Adding / Editing entries by name or location  
Searching entries by name or location  
Speed Dialing  
Placing a call to the displayed Phone Book entry  
Pause Dialing support  
Silent Keypad dialing  
Prepending phone numbers  
Phone Book match for Incoming / Outgoing Calls, Call  
Waiting, Three-Way Calling and Text Messages  
•
•
Name / Number display when entry includes name  
“Save to Phone Book” option at call end if phone  
number is not currently stored  
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Internal Phone Book  
Storing Phone Numbers / Names  
To store phone numbers / names:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Phone Book.  
again for Store. The screen prompts for the  
phone number. (You can enter up to 32 digits.)  
4. Enter the phone number by pressing the digit keys. The  
number displays from right to left.  
5. To store the phone number, press  
available location displays.  
. The first  
6. To accept the displayed location, press  
. To select  
another location, press the scroll keys to scroll to the  
desired location, or enter the location number by  
pressing the digit keys,and then press  
.
7. To include a name with the phone number entry,  
enter the name at the screen prompt.  
(See Alpha Entry: page 21.)  
8. Press  
to save the entry.  
Storing Phone Numbers at Call End  
To store a phone number after ending a call:  
1. Press  
to end the call. The screen displays the call  
time (length of call) and phone number of the party (if  
available).  
2. To store the phone number, press  
available location displays.  
. The first  
3. To accept the location, press  
. To select another  
location, press the scroll keys to scroll to the desired  
location, or enter the location number by pressing the  
digit keys, and then press  
.
4. To include a name with the phone number entry,  
enter the name at the screen prompt.  
(See Alpha Entry: page 21.)  
5. Press  
to save the entry.  
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Internal Phone Book  
Viewing Stored Entries  
Finding Entries By Location  
To find an entry by location:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Phone Book.  
for Recall. Additional options display.  
for By Memory #. The screen prompts for a  
location.  
5. Enter the location by pressing the associated digit key, or  
press the scroll keys to scroll to the desired location.  
6. When the desired entry displays, press  
call.  
to place a  
Finding Entries by Name  
You can locate Phone Book entries quickly when the phone  
is in Standby mode: Press to access the Phone Book in  
one step, and then press the scroll keys to scan entries.  
To find Phone Book entries from the Main Menu:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Phone Book.  
for Recall. Additional options display.  
again for By Name.  
5. Begin entering the letters of the name you are searching  
by pressing the alphanumeric keys. (You can also  
press the scroll keys to scroll to the desired name.)  
Then press  
.
6. When the desired entry displays, press  
a call.  
to place  
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Internal Phone Book  
Dialing from the Internal Phone Book  
Dialing By Memory Location  
Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM lets you place calls quickly by  
entering the associated digit key(s) for the Phone Book  
memory location of the phone number you are calling.  
The following table outlines these dialing shortcuts:  
Table 6: Memory Dialing Shortcuts  
ACTIVITY  
SHORTCUT  
One-Touch Dialing: Press and hold the associated digit  
key for the location.  
Two-Touch Dialing: Press and release the first associated  
digit key, and then press and hold  
the second digit key.  
Example: To dial the phone number stored in memory  
location 3, press and hold  
on the screen. To dial the phone number stored in memory  
location 11, press and release , and then press and hold  
until “Connecting” displays  
until “Connecting” displays on the screen.  
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Internal Phone Book  
Editing Phone Book Entries  
To edit a Phone Book entry:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Phone Book.  
for Edit.  
4. Press the scroll keys to scroll to the desired entry.  
5. Press for context-specific options.  
6. Press the associated digit key to select an option:  
• Press  
press  
for Name. Enter a new name, and then  
to save the new name.  
• Press  
press  
. Enter the new phone number, and then  
to save the new number.  
• Press  
for Memory #. Enter the digit(s) for the  
memory location you want to save, and then press  
to save the new location.  
Erasing Phone Book Entries  
To erase Phone Book entries:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Phone Book.  
for Erase. Additional options display.  
for By Name, or press  
for  
By Memory #.  
5. Enter the name or number corresponding to the entry  
you want to erase. You can also press the scroll keys to  
locate the desired entry.  
6. Press  
to erase the displayed entry. The “Erased”  
notification displays, along with the name, number and  
location.  
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Message Services and Voicemail  
Message Services  
and Voicemail  
Overview of Message Services and Voicemail  
Message Management  
Setting Up Your Voicemail Box  
Reviewing Numeric Page and Text Messages  
Erasing Messages  
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Message Services and Voicemail  
Overview of Message Services and Voicemail  
Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM receives voicemail notification, text  
messages and numeric pages. When the phone receives a  
message, an alert sounds, and a text notification displays  
(“New Voicemail”, “New Text”, or “New Page”). “Urgent!”  
displays to signal an incoming urgent message. The VoiceMail  
Message Indicator (  
) remains on the screen until you  
reset the messages or listen to all new messages. The Text  
Message Indicator (  
review the messages.  
) remains on the screen until you  
When message memory reaches 75 percent capacity, the  
screen displays a text notification and a prompt to erase old  
messages. At 100 percent capacity, the screen displays a text  
notification and rejects additional incoming messages until  
you erase some of the stored messages.  
The phone automatically adjusts the incoming message alert  
volume to the lowest setting when the phone is in  
Conversation mode.  
Incoming voicemail notification and text messages transmit  
even when the phone is in Lock mode. To access a message  
or to return a call other than an emergency or special  
number, enter the lock code.  
If KeyGuard is active, press  
keypad.  
,
to unlock the  
To select a unique ring type for incoming voicemail and text  
messages and pages, see “Ringer / Alert Options” on page 30.  
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Message Services and Voicemail  
Message Management  
The phone displays the number of new messages in each  
category, and then places a diagonal line next to messages  
after you read them. An exclamation point next to a message  
indicates an urgent message.  
Reviewing Messages  
Your Sprint PCS Phone accepts incoming messages in both  
Standby and Conversation modes. When a new message  
arrives, an alert tone sounds (depending on the setting), and  
the message header displays. The message header includes  
the type of message (Voice, Numeric Page, Text) and the  
name / phone number, if available.  
You can review the message upon notification, or store the  
message for later review. The Messages menu provides  
options for reviewing the phone number and in some case  
the name of the sender, time / date stamp, priority and the  
message.  
You can erase an individual message after reviewing it, or  
erase all stored messages at one time.  
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Message Services and Voicemail  
Setting Up Your Voicemail Box  
Setting up your voicemail box provides access to voicemail  
messages for review.  
To set up your voicemail box, contact Sprint PCS.  
Reviewing Voicemail Messages  
To review voicemail messages:  
1. Press  
to display the Messages menu.  
2. Press  
for Voice. The screen displays “Voicemail”,  
the time, date, and the number of new, unread  
messages.  
3. Press  
for context-specific options:  
• Press  
to Listen to voicemail messages.  
• Press  
to Reset the counter for voicemail  
messages, if desired. (The system resets the counter  
automatically after you listen to all new messages.)  
One-touch Voicemail Access  
Press and hold  
to access voicemail messages quickly.  
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Message Services and Voicemail  
Reviewing Numeric Pages and Text Messages  
To review numeric pages and text messages:  
1. Press  
of new messages displays next to the associated message  
type in the menu.  
2. Press for Page, or press  
to display the Messages menu. The number  
for Text.  
An indexed list of page or text messages displays.  
An exclamation point next to an entry indicates an  
urgent message. A diagonal line next to an entry  
indicates that you have read and stored the message.  
3. Press the associated digit key to select a message  
by its entry number.  
4. When the message displays, press  
message.  
to review the  
5. After reviewing the message, press  
context-specific options:  
for  
• Press  
for Talk (to call the phone number).  
• Press  
to Save the number (if there is no Phone  
Book match).  
• Press  
• Press  
to Erase the message.  
to review the Next message.  
to review the Previous message.  
to return to the previous screen.  
• Press  
6. Press  
Note: If the message you are reviewing contains a phone  
number that is already stored in the Phone Book, the Save  
option does not display, and the available menu options will  
be: (1) Talk, (2) Erase, (3) Next, (4) Previous.  
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Message Services and Voicemail  
Erasing Messages  
You can erase all stored messages.  
To erase messages:  
1. Press  
to display the Messages menu.  
2. Press  
for Delete All. The screen prompts for  
confirmation before erasing messages.  
3. Press  
to erase the messages, or press  
to  
cancel the operation.  
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Advanced Features  
Advanced Features  
Pause Dialing  
Security Options  
Call Restriction Options  
Resetting the Phone  
KeyGuard  
Emergency and Special Numbers  
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Advanced Features  
Pause Dialing  
Pause Dialing lets you send numbers as DTMF (Dual-tone  
Multi-frequency) signals after placing a call. This feature is  
helpful when using electronic communications, such as  
sending bank account or credit card numbers over the  
phone.  
Entering and Storing Pauses  
Enter pauses by pressing  
after dialing a phone number.  
You can store these numbers in the Phone Book just like any  
other number.  
To enter a pause:  
1. Enter the phone number by pressing the digit keys.  
2. Press  
to enter a Pause. The letter “P” displays on  
the screen at the end of the phone number.  
3. Press the digit keys to enter the number that you want  
to send as DTMF after the pause.  
4. To store the number, press  
, and then follow the  
. After  
again to send the DTMF  
screen prompts. To call the number, press  
connecting, press  
number.  
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Advanced Features  
Security Options  
Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM provides many security options,  
including a user-programmable lock code, keypad lock and  
call restriction features. To access the Security menu in  
Standby mode, press  
,
, and then enter the four-  
digit lock code. Press the associated digit key to access one of  
the following Security options:  
1. Lock  
2. Restrict (Phone Book, Incoming / Outgoing calls)  
3. Lock Code  
4. Emergency #  
5. Reset Phone  
Lock Mode  
Locking the phone limits outgoing calls to emergency  
numbers, such as 911, three user-programmable special  
numbers, and the Sprint PCS Customer Care number  
which is:  
,
,
You can lock the phone manually during use, or set the  
phone to lock automatically at power-on. When the phone is  
in Lock mode, you can answer incoming calls, but you must  
enter the lock code to place outgoing calls (except  
emergency and special numbers).  
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Advanced Features  
Lock Code Setting  
The default lock code for your Sprint PCS PhoneTM is  
generally 0000 or the last four digits of your phone number,  
depending on activation. You can enter a personal lock code,  
and then change the lock code as often as you like.  
To enter a new lock code:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Security. The Lock Code screen displays.  
3. Enter the existing four-digit lock code to access the  
Security menu.  
4. Press  
for Lock Code.  
5. Enter a new, four-digit lock code by pressing the digit  
keys.  
6. Press  
to save the new lock code.  
Note: The lock code does not display. When you enter a new  
lock code, make a note of the code and keep it for reference.  
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Advanced Features  
Locking the Phone  
You can select settings to lock the phone manually or  
automatically, or leave the phone unlocked.  
To lock the phone:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Security. The Lock Code screen displays.  
3. Enter the four-digit lock code to access the Security  
menu.  
4. Press  
for Lock.  
5. Press the scroll keys to select an option:  
• Off: The phone remains unlocked.  
• Now: The phone locks immediately.  
• On Power-Up: The phone locks automatically at the  
next power-up.  
6. Press  
to save the setting.  
Dialing in Lock Mode  
You can place calls to emergency and special numbers in  
Lock mode. To place normal outgoing calls in Lock mode,  
enter the lock code to unlock the phone, and then dial the  
phone number.  
To place an outgoing call in Lock mode:  
•
To call an emergency or special number, enter the  
number and then press  
To place normal outgoing calls, press  
.
•
to display  
the Lock Code screen, and then enter the lock code.  
When the Standby screen displays, enter the phone  
number, and then press  
.
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Advanced Features  
Call Restriction Options  
Restricting Calls  
Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM provides the following Call  
Restriction options in the Security menu:  
•
•
Phone Book: Restricts access to the Phone Book  
Incoming Calls: Restricts the phone from receiving  
incoming calls  
•
Outgoing Calls: Restricts the phone from placing  
outgoing calls other than the emergency numbers  
To restrict calls:  
1. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
2. Press  
for Security. The Lock Code screen displays.  
3. Enter the four-digit lock code to access the Security  
menu.  
4. Press  
for Restrict.  
5. Press the associated digit key to select an option:  
• Press  
• Press  
• Press  
to restrict the Phone Book.  
to restrict Incoming calls.  
to restrict Outgoing calls.  
6. Press the scroll keys to toggle between Restrict /  
Unrestrict.  
7. Press  
to save the setting.  
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Advanced Features  
Resetting the Phone  
Resetting the phone returns all saved options to the default  
settings and erases all Phone Book entries. The phone  
provides security by requiring the lock code to reset the  
phone. When the Lock Code screen displays, enter the four-  
digit lock code, and then continue.  
To reset the phone:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Security. The Lock Code screen displays.  
3. Enter the four-digit lock code to access the Security  
menu.  
4. Press  
for Reset Phone. A confirmation displays.  
5. Press  
to reset the phone and erase all Phone Book  
entries, or press  
to cancel the operation.  
again. The  
6. To confirm resetting the phone, press  
phone restores the default settings, and then returns to  
Standby mode. To cancel the operation before resetting  
the phone, press  
.
KeyGuard  
The KeyGuard feature is available in Standby mode to  
prevent accidental dialing while the phone is on but not in  
use. KeyGuard also prevents excess battery drainage, because  
the phone does not respond to keypresses or activate the  
backlight when KeyGuard is on.  
To activate KeyGuard:  
1. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
2. Press  
for KeyGuard. The keypad locks, and  
“KeyGuard” displays.  
3. Press  
,
again to deactivate KeyGuard.  
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Advanced Features  
Emergency and Special Numbers  
Emergency numbers (911, *911, #911) and the Sprint PCS  
Customer Care number (  
) are programmed into  
your Sprint PCS PhoneTM. The Security menu provides the  
option of storing three additional special numbers.  
You can place calls to emergency and special numbers when  
the phone is locked or when outgoing calls are restricted.  
Storing Emergency / Special Numbers  
To store special numbers in the Security menu:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to display the Main menu.  
for Security. The Lock Code screen displays.  
3. Enter the four-digit lock code to access the Security  
menu.  
4. Press  
for Emergency Numbers.  
5. Press the associated digit key to select a location for the  
special number.  
6. Enter the emergency / special number by pressing the  
digit keys.  
7. Press  
to save the number in the selected location.  
Dialing Emergency / Special Numbers  
To dial emergency / special numbers in Lock mode:  
1. Enter the emergency / special number by pressing the  
digit keys.  
2. Press  
to place the call.  
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Special Sprint PCS Features  
Special Sprint PCS  
Features  
Voice Dialing  
Call Waiting  
Call Forwarding  
Three-Way Calling  
Block Own Number  
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Special Sprint PCS Features  
Voice Dialing  
®
Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM features Art smARTspeak , the  
new Voice Dialing system from Advanced Recognition  
Technology. When on the Sprint PCS Network, you can  
call up to 20 stored entries by speaking the name into the  
microphone. Using the Voice Dialing option requires that you  
first train the phone to recognize the  
name of the person you are calling.  
Training the Phone for Voice Dialing  
To train the phone for Voice Dialing:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Voice Dial.  
for Record. The system provides voice  
prompts and screen displays to guide you through the  
recording process.  
4. Respond to the prompt by saying the name you want to  
save. For best results, use names of at least two syllables,  
or use both a first and last name. The phone stores the  
name as a first sample, and then prompts for the name  
again.  
5. Respond to the prompt by repeating the name after the  
beep. The phone stores the name as a second sample,  
and then requests the phone number.  
6. Enter the phone number by pressing the digit keys.  
7. To store the phone number, press  
. The name (if it  
is already in the phone book) and number display, along  
with the notification “Recorded”. The screen then  
returns to the Voice Dialing menu.  
Note: For Voice Dialing in Hands-Free mode, refer to the  
SCH-1500 Hands-Free Car Kit Manual.  
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Special Sprint PCS Features  
Voice Dialing Activation  
Voice Dialing is always active once you have trained the  
phone to accept Voice Dialing entries. To place Voice Dialing  
calls, press the Voice Dialing key, and then say the name into  
the phone after you hear the voice prompt.  
Placing a Call Using Voice Dialing  
To place a call using Voice Dialing:  
1. Press the Voice Dialing key.  
2. At the voice prompt, say the name into the phone.  
• The phone places the call if it recognizes the name.  
• If the phone does not recognize the name, the screen  
prompts for the name again.  
• If the phone is unable to recognize the name after two  
attempts, the voice prompt states ”The name cannot  
be recognized”. The phone returns to Standby mode  
automatically, and you can try the call again later.  
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Special Sprint PCS Features  
Reviewing Voice Dialing Entries  
To review Voice Dialing entries:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Voice Dial.  
for Review. A list of entries displays.  
4. Press the digit key to select the desired entry, or press  
the scroll keys to scan entries. The recorded names play  
audibly as you scroll through the list.  
5. Press  
to return to the previous screen.  
Erasing Voice Dialing Entries  
To erase an individual Voice Dialing entry:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Voice Dial.  
for Review. A list of entries displays.  
4. Press the digit key to select the desired entry, or press  
the scroll keys to scan entries. The recorded names play  
audibly as you scroll through the list.  
5. When the desired entry displays, press  
that entry.  
to erase  
To erase all Voice Dialing entries:  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
to display the Main Menu.  
for Voice Dial.  
for Erase All.  
to erase all Voice Dialing entries.  
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Special Sprint PCS Features  
Call Waiting  
Call Waiting lets you receive a second call during  
conversation. When a Call Waiting call comes in, the  
incoming call alert sounds, when set, and a text notification  
displays.  
Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM provides the option of turning the  
Call Waiting feature on and off. Call Waiting is on by default.  
If you choose to have an undisturbed conversation, simply  
turn off the feature for the current call.  
Answering a Call Waiting Call  
To answer a Call Waiting call:  
1. To answer the call, press  
. The phone connects  
the calling party, and places the current party on hold.  
2. Press  
again to switch between the two parties.  
Note: If you do not respond to the Call Waiting notification,  
the phone logs the call in the Missed Calls Log, and then  
sends the call to voicemail.  
Deactivating Call Waiting  
To turn off Call Waiting temporarily:  
Press  
To turn off Call Waiting permanently:  
Press  
(In Southern California:  
Press  
,
,
before dialing the number.  
,
,
.
,
,
,
,
to call  
Sprint PCS Customer Care.)  
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Special Sprint PCS Features  
Call Forwarding  
Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM provides the option of forwarding  
incoming calls to another phone number, even while your  
phone is off. Activating Call Forwarding does not affect  
outgoing calls made from this phone.  
Activating Call Forwarding  
To activate Call Forwarding:  
1. Press  
,
,
.
2. Enter the 10-digit phone number (area code + phone  
number) of the forward-to location.  
3. Press  
. A confirmation tone sounds.  
4. To deactivate Call Forwarding, press  
,
,
,
,
.
Three-Way Calling  
Three-Way Calling lets you conduct conference calls with  
two separate parties at the same time. The phone records  
the outgoing call to both parties as separate entries in the  
Outgoing Calls Log, and you are billed airtime for each  
outgoing call separately.  
Placing a Three-Way Call  
To place a Three-Way Call:  
1. During conversation, press  
, enter the phone  
number for the third party, and then press  
The phone places the other party on hold.  
again.  
2. When the third party answers, press  
connect with the original party.  
again to  
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Special Sprint PCS Features  
Block Own Number  
Your Sprint PCS PhoneTM provides the option of blocking  
your phone number from the called party’s Caller ID display.  
Block Own Number Setting  
To activate Block Own Number temporarily:  
1. Press  
,
,
.
2. Enter the phone number, and then press  
To activate Block Own Number permanently:  
.
Press  
(In Southern California:  
Press  
Sprint PCS Customer Care.)  
To temporarily unblock the number:  
1. Press  
,
,
.
,
,
,
,
to call  
,
,
.
2. Enter the phone number, and then press  
.
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Accessories  
Accessories  
Sprint PCS Phone Accessories  
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Accessories  
Sprint PCS Phone Accessories  
Batteries  
Two types of LiIon batteries are  
available for use with your  
Sprint PCS PhoneTM  
:
• Standard Battery - BTL859S  
• Extended Battery - BTL1359L  
Figure 1 : Standard and Extended  
Batteries  
Dual-Slot Desktop Charger  
The Dual-Slot Desktop Charger  
charges the battery at your home  
or office.  
Figure 2: Dual-Slot Desktop  
Charger: DTC59  
Cigarette Lighter Adapter  
The Cigarette Lighter Adapter  
charges your Sprint PCS Phone  
in a vehicle while you drive and  
lets you operate the phone from  
a vehicle cigarette lighter socket.  
Figure 3: Cigarette Lighter  
Adapter: CHG59  
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Accessories  
Travel Charger  
The Travel Charger plugs into a  
wall outlet and enables you to  
charge a single battery at your  
home or office or while  
traveling.  
Figure 4: Travel Charger:  
TC59  
Hands-Free Car Kit *  
The Hands-Free Car Kit provides  
safety, freedom and convenience  
in your vehicle. (Kit includes  
Cradle and Microphone.)  
Figure 5: Hands-Free Car Kit:  
HF59N  
Leather Case  
The Leather Case provides  
durability while using your  
PCS phone.  
Figure 6: Leather Case: LC59  
* Professional installation is recommended for the Hands-Free Car Kit.  
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Accessories  
Hand Strap  
The Hand Strap provides  
convenience and safety when  
carrying or using your phone.  
Figure 7: Hand Strap: CHS-1 900  
Charging Times with Accessories  
Standard Battery Extended Battery  
Dual-Slot Desktop Charger  
Travel Charger  
3.0 hrs.  
4.0 hrs.  
3.0 hrs.  
4.0 hrs.  
5.0 hrs.  
5.0 hrs  
4.0 hrs.  
5.0 hrs.  
Hands-Free Car Kit  
Cigarette Lighter Adapter  
The accessories listed above are available for purchase at your  
local retail center or by calling the Sprint PCS Accessory Hotline at:  
800-974-2221.  
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Appendix  
Appendix  
Troubleshooting  
Common Questions  
Safety Considerations  
Glossary of Terms  
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Troubleshooting  
Maximizing Call Quality  
For optimum call quality with your Sprint PCS PhoneTM  
please follow these guidelines:  
,
•
Fully extend the antenna. While it may be possible to  
place calls with the antenna retracted, the phone  
operates best with the antenna fully extended.  
•
Hold the phone as you would hold any other telephone  
handset. Speak directly into the mouthpiece, and  
position the antenna up and over your shoulder while  
talking.  
•
Do not hold the antenna while using the phone, as this  
may affect call quality.  
Caring for the Antenna  
For proper care of the antenna, please follow these  
guidelines:  
•
Replace a damaged antenna immediately. A broken  
antenna may degrade call quality. For repairs in the U.S.,  
call toll-free 1-888-987-HELP (4357).  
•
Use only the antenna attached to your Sprint PCS Phone.  
Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments  
could cause damage to the phone and may violate  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.  
Common Questions  
The following section provides answers to some commonly  
asked questions. If you encounter other problems with your  
Sprint PCS Phone, please contact your carrier or service  
provider.  
How do I turn on the phone?  
Press and hold the  
key until the phone sounds an alert  
and displays the time, date and banner.  
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How far can I call on my Sprint PCS PhoneTM  
?
You can place local or long-distance calls within the U.S. as  
long as you are initiating the call within the Sprint PCS  
Nationwide Network.  
Does the phone have to be on to receive a call?  
Yes. The Sprint PCS Phone must be on to receive an  
incoming call.  
Can I answer the phone by pressing any key?  
Yes. When set, the Any Key Answer option lets you answer a  
call by pressing any key, except  
or the Volume buttons.  
Do I have to go through an operator to place or receive  
phone calls?  
No. You can place and receive calls as you would from your  
home or office telephone.  
Is it difficult to operate a Sprint PCS Phone?  
No. Your Sprint PCS Phone is easy to use. To place a call,  
enter the number by pressing the digit keys on the keypad,  
and then press  
. To end the call, press  
.
To display menu options, press  
, and then press the  
or  
to scan menu options.  
How do I keep track of my calls?  
The Sprint PCS Phone tracks calls through the Call Logs  
feature, which stores information on incoming, outgoing and  
missed calls.  
What can I do to silence the ringer when I don’t want  
to be disturbed?  
The Sprint PCS Phone has a Ringer Off option, which you can  
set from the Main Menu, or by pressing the Volume button in  
Standby mode. You can also temporarily mute the ringer  
during incoming calls by pressing the Volume button on the  
side of the phone, or by pressing  
.
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What costs will I have with my Sprint PCS PhoneTM  
?
The costs depend on the Sprint PCS Service Plan you select.  
There is a monthly invoice, which includes a monthly access  
fee and per-minute airtime charge for use or talk time.  
(Prepaid plans do not have monthly invoices.) The cost of a  
monthly invoice varies depending on the service plan you  
select and the number of calls you make each month. Many  
service plans are available for the light, normal or heavy  
volume user. Peak time and off-peak time charges also vary.  
What do I do when my phone gives me an unclear  
sound or the call quality is not good?  
•
•
Fully extend the antenna for best reception.  
Move to a location where the phone receives maximum  
Received Signal Strength.  
•
For better sound quality, place and receive your calls in  
an environment that is as quiet as possible.  
The battery on my phone doesn’t seem to provide a lot  
of talk time or standby time. Why is this?  
To get the most talk time and standby time from your battery,  
use the Dual-Slot Desktop Charger that comes with your  
Sprint PCS Phone.  
The backlight doesn’t stay on while I’m driving.  
In the interest of safety, it is vital that you pay attention to the  
road while you are driving. You may choose to install a  
Hands-Free Car Kit, which allows convenient phone  
operation and maintains the backlight.  
The antenna feels like it could bend very easily.  
The Sprint PCS Phone has a flexible antenna, which keeps its  
shape when accidentally bent.  
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What do I do if my Sprint PCS PhoneTM is lost or stolen?  
In addition to reporting the theft to local law enforcement,  
immediately contact Sprint PCS to avoid further call charges.  
(Call Sprint PCS Customer Care toll-free at 1-888-211-4PCS.)  
You will be responsible for charges made on your Sprint PCS  
Phone until you report the loss. You may be able to use the  
same Sprint PCS Phone Number with your replacement  
phone.  
Safety Considerations  
For a variety of safety reasons, it is important to consider  
where you will be using your Sprint PCS Phone. When using  
your phone and its accessories, please follow these  
guidelines:  
Compliance with Safety Standards  
This Sprint PCS Phone meets all standards and  
recommendations for the protection of the public from  
exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy  
established by governmental bodies and other qualified  
organizations. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,  
serious personal injury or property damage, please follow  
these guidelines:  
Driving  
Using a wireless phone while driving is illegal in some states  
and countries. For your safety, become familiar with the laws  
and regulations for your area, and pull off the road and park if  
you need to make a call.  
If you must use the phone while driving,  
purchase and install the optional Hands-Free  
Car Kit.  
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Electronic Devices  
Your wireless telephone is a radio transmitter and receiver.  
When the power is on, the phone receives and sends out RF  
energy. Most modern electronic equipment, such as  
equipment in hospitals and cars, contains an RF signal shield.  
RF energy may affect some inadequately shielded electronic  
equipment.  
Turn off your phone in health care facilities, and always  
request permission before using the phone near medical  
equipment.  
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices,  
such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are  
shielded adequately from external RF signals.  
Note if there are any regulations posted in the area regarding  
the operation of wireless phones, and learn where you can  
use them safely within the facility.  
Aircraft  
Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. The Federal  
Aviation Administration (FAA) requires that you have prior  
permission from the crew to use your phone while the plane  
is on the ground. FCC regulations prohibit using your phone  
while the plane is in the air. Do not use your phone at any  
time while traveling on board a plane.  
Blasting Areas  
Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to  
set off explosives. To avoid interfering with blasting  
operations, turn off your phone when you are in a blasting  
area or in any area with signs posted that read “Turn off two-  
way radio.”  
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Other Dangerous Areas  
Turn off your phone in any area with a potentially explosive  
atmosphere. It is rare, but your phone or its accessories  
could generate sparks, which could cause explosion or fire.  
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere may not  
always be clearly marked. These areas may include:  
•
•
•
•
Fueling areas, such as gas stations  
Below deck on boats  
Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities  
Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such  
as grain, dust or metal powders  
•
Any other area where you would normally be advised to  
turn off your vehicle engine  
Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives  
in the compartment of a vehicle containing your phone or  
accessories.  
FCC Notice  
The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in  
close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require  
you to stop using the telephone to avoid further interference.  
Maintenance  
If your phone is under warranty, call  
Sprint PCS Customer Care at  
,
,
, or at  
1-888-211-4PCS (4727). (If you are a Southen California  
customer, please call 1-800-PCS-6699.)  
If you phone is out of warranty, call Samsung Customer Care  
at 1-888-987-HELP (4568).  
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Glossary of Terms  
Airtime - Actual time spent talking on the wireless phone.  
Most carriers bill customers based on how many  
minutes of airtime they use each month.  
Antenna - A device for transmitting or receiving signals. The  
size and shape of antennas is determined, in part, by the  
frequency of the signal they receive. Wireless phones  
and the base station must have antennas.  
Base Station - The fixed radio transmitter / receiver that  
maintains communications with mobile radio  
telephones within a given area. (Typically seen as cell or  
cell site.)  
CDMA – (Code Division Multiple Access) A spread-spectrum  
approach to digital transmission. With CDMA, each  
conversion is digitized and then tagged with a code. The  
mobile phone deciphers only a particular code to pick  
the right conversation off the air. The transmitted signal  
is just above noise level across the available bandwidth.  
Channel - Communications signals transmit along paths  
called channels.  
Deactivation - The process of rendering a wireless phone  
inactive.  
DTMF - (Dual-tone Multi-frequency) You send DTMF signals  
when you enter numbers by pressing the digit keys.  
Frequency - A measure based on time, as one or more waves  
per second, in an electrical or lightwave information  
signal. A signal’s frequency is stated in cycles-per-  
second or Hertz (Hz).  
Hands-Free Car Kit - An accessory that permits a driver to  
use a wireless phone without lifting or holding the  
handset – an important safety feature for automobiles,  
and other motorized vehicles.  
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Home Service Area - The geographic area in which the  
wireless phone is activated. This is used for invoicing  
purposes.  
Hook Flash - The action of clicking on the receiver of a  
landline phone. On your Sprint PCS Phone™, press  
TALK to achieve the same result.  
LCD – (Liquid Crystal Display) Commonly used to refer to  
the screen display on the wireless phone.  
LED – (Light Emitting Diode) Commonly used to refer to a  
small light on the wireless phone or on the Dual-Slot  
Desktop Charger. The LED lights on the phone to  
indicate an incoming call. The LED lights on the charger  
to indicate that battery charging is taking place.  
PCS – (Personal Communication System) FCC terminology  
describing two-way, personal, digital, wireless  
communication systems.  
Prepend - The addition of a prefix, such as an area code, to a  
phone number.  
RF - Radio Frequency  
Roaming - The ability to use a wireless phone to make and  
receive calls in places outside of the home service area.  
Service Charge - The amount paid each month to receive  
wireless service.  
Standby Time - The amount of time a fully-charged wireless  
portable or transportable phone can be on and idle  
without being in use. (See Talk Time.)  
Talk Time - The length of time a person can talk on a  
portable or transportable wireless phone without  
recharging the battery.  
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Vocoder - Voice Coder. A device used to convert speech into  
digital signals.  
Voicemail - A computerized answering service that answers  
a call, plays a greeting and records a message.  
Depending on the sophistication of the service, it can  
notify the subscriber, via a pager, of an incoming call or  
message. (Also called voice messaging.)  
Wireless - Radio-based systems that allow transmission of  
telephone or data signals through the air without a  
physical connection, such as a metal wire (copper) or  
fiber optic cable.  
Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the  
following patents: U.S. Patent No. 4, 901, 307; 5, 056, 109;  
5,099,204; 5,101,501; 5,103,459; 5,107,225; 5,109, 390.  
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Index  
A
Accessories 64  
Activating Service (Refer to Introduction)  
Advanced Features 49  
Aircraft 73  
Airtime (Reviewing) 36  
Alerts Menu 33  
Alpha Entry 21  
Analog Indicator 6  
Answering a Call 12, 29  
Antenna 3  
Antenna Care 69  
Any Key Answer 34  
Appendix 68  
Automatic Hyphenation 26  
B
Backlight Control 14  
Basic Operations of Your PCS Phone 12  
Batteries 65  
Battery Care 10  
Battery Charge Indicator 6, 9  
Battery Charging 9  
Battery Disposal and Recycling 11  
Battery Installation 8  
Battery Specifications 11  
Battery Storage Temperatures 10  
Blasting Areas 73  
Block Own Number 63  
C
Call Forwarding 62  
Calling Options 19  
Call Logs 35  
Call Logs, Erasing 36  
Call Quality, Maximizing 69  
Call Restriction Options 54  
78  
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Call Waiting 61  
Call Waiting Indicator 7  
Character Entry 20  
Charging the Battery 9  
Charging Times with Accessories 67  
Cigarette Lighter Adapter 65  
Clear Key 3, 5  
Common Questions 69  
Compliance with Safety Standards 72  
Conversation Mode 13  
Correcting a Misdialed Number 12, 26  
D
Dangerous Areas, Other 74  
Description of Your Sprint PCS Phone 3  
Dialing By Memory Location 41  
Dialing Emergency / Special Numbers 56  
Dialing from the Internal Phone Book 41  
Dialing in Lock Mode 53  
Digit Entry 21  
Dimensions 11  
Display Options 14  
Displaying Your Phone Number 14  
Driving 72  
Dropped Call Alert 27  
Dropped Call Indicator 7  
Dual-Slot Desktop Charger 8, 65  
E
Editing Phone Book Entries 42  
Electronic Devices 73  
Emergency and Special Numbers 56  
End / Power Key 3, 5  
Ending a Call 12, 22  
Erasing Call Logs 36  
Erasing Messages 48  
Erasing Phone Book Entries 42  
Erasing Voice Dialing Entries 60  
79  
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F
Failed Call Alert 27  
Failed Call Indicator 7  
FCC Notice 74  
Finding Entries By Location 40  
Finding Entries by Name 40  
G
Getting Started 1  
Glossary of Terms 75  
Greeting 7  
H
Hand Strap 67  
Hands-Free Car Kit 66  
I
Incoming Call Indicator 7  
Incoming Call Notification 29  
Incoming Call (Review) 12  
Installing the Battery 8  
Internal Phone Book 37  
In Use Menu 17  
K
Key Functions 5  
Key Volume Setting 31  
KeyGuard 55  
L
LCD Screen 3  
LED Indicator 3  
Leather Case 66  
Lock Code Setting 52  
Lock Mode 51  
Locked Indicator 7  
Locking the Phone 53  
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M
Main Menu Structure 18  
Maintenance 74  
Making Calls 12  
Maximizing Call Quality 69  
Memory Dialing Shortcuts 41  
Menu Key 3, 5  
Menu Navigation 17  
Menu Organization 17  
Menu Scrolling 12  
Message Alert Setting 32  
Message Indicators 6  
Message Management 45  
Message Services and Voice Mail 43  
Messages (Erasing) 48  
Messages Key 3, 5  
Messages (Reviewing) 45  
Microphone 3  
Minute Beep (Setting) 28  
Minute Beep Indicator 7  
Missed Call Alert 27  
Mute Microphone 28  
N
Name Search 12  
No Service Indicator 6  
O
OK (Store) Key 3, 5  
One-Touch Dialing 41  
One-Touch Voicemail Access 46  
Outgoing Call (Review) 12  
Own Phone Number Display 14  
P
Pages (Reviewing) 47  
Pause Dialing 50  
Pauses (Entering and Storing) 50  
PCS Phone and Battery Specifications 11  
81  
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Personal Greeting 15  
Phone Book Overview 38  
Phone Description 3  
Phone Specifications 11  
Placing a Call 22  
Power On Light 3  
Power On / Off 12  
Power Save Mode 13  
Prepend Dialing 26  
Punctuation Entry 22  
R
Redialing a Call 12  
Resetting the Phone 55  
Restricting Calls 54  
Reviewing Airtime 36  
Reviewing Messages 45  
Reviewing Numeric Pages and Text Messages 47  
Reviewing Voice Dialing Entries 60  
Reviewing Voicemail Messages 46  
Ring Tone Mute 33  
Ring Type Setting 31  
Ring Volume Setting 30  
Ringer / Alert Options 30  
Ringer Off Indicator 7  
Roaming 23  
Roaming Indicator 6, 23  
Roam Ring Setting 32  
S
Safety Considerations 72  
Saving Numbers 12  
Screen Display 4  
Scroll Keys 3, 5  
Security Options 51  
Service Mode Selection 16  
Setting Up Your Voicemail Box 46  
Signal Strength Indicator 6  
Special PCS Features 57  
82  
Index  
Speed Dialing 12  
Standard Battery 11  
Standby Mode 13  
Standby Time 11  
Status / Alert Indicators 6, 7  
Storing Emergency / Special Numbers 56  
Storing Phone Numbers / Names 39  
Storing Phone Numbers at Call End 39  
T
Talk Key 3, 5  
Talk Time 11  
Text Message Indicator 6  
Text Messages (Reviewing) 47  
Three-Way Calling 62  
Tone Length Setting 33  
Tracking Calls Through Call Logs 35  
Travel Charger 66  
Troubleshooting 69  
Turning on Your Sprint PCS Phone 13  
Two-Touch Dialing 41  
V
Version Display 15  
Vibrate Indicator 7  
Viewing Stored Entries 40  
Voice Dialing 12, 58  
Voice Dialing Activation 59  
Voice Dialing Key 3, 5  
Voice Dialing (Placing a Call) 59  
Voice Dialing (Setup) 58  
Voicemail Box (Setting Up) 46  
Voicemail Messages (Reviewing) 46  
Voice Message Indicator 6  
Volume Buttons 3, 5  
W
Weight 11  
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