Sanyo SCP-6400 manual Getting the Most Out of Your Reception

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Getting the Most Out of Your Reception

Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength

The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception.

Understanding the Power Save Feature

If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message displays on the screen. When a signal is found, your phone returns to Standby mode.

Understanding How Your Phone Operates

Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radiofrequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.01 µ watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.

Knowing Radiofrequency Safety

The design of your PCS Phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below.

In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals. More than 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government health agencies and industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).

Section 4: Safety Guidelines and Warranty Information

Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance

There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.

Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder.

Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone’s antenna.

Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.

Speak directly into the mouthpiece.

Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery. If it’s inoperable, return it to a Sprint Store or call PCS Customer Service Solutions for service.

Note: For the best care of your phone, only Sprint authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty.

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE

Using Your Phone While Driving

Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first.

When using your phone in the car:

Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial.

When available, use a hands-free device.

Position your phone within easy reach.

Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.

Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.

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Contents Online User’s Guide Table of Contents 2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security Using PCS Service Features Index Welcome to Sprint Introduction to this Online User’s Guide Getting Started This Section Setting Up ServiceSetting Up Your Voicemail Getting Started With PCS ServiceTo set up voicemail Press and hold Getting HelpTo access this information  Press PCS Operator ServicesPCS Directory Assistance Your PCS Phone The Basics Front View of Phone Long press for Key Guard setting in the Standby modeViewing the Display Screen Features of Your SCP-6400Your PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion LiIon battery Using the BatteryTurning Your Phone on and OFF To turn your phone on, press and holdUsing the Travel Charger Charging the BatteryDisplaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering CallsAdjusting Volume During a Conversation Changing Ringer VolumeAnswering Calls Muting a CallCalling Emergency Numbers This option appears when you enter 4-digit and pressDialing Options In-Call OptionsSaving a Phone Number End-of-Call OptionsFinding a Phone Number Highlight Find and pressDialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses Using One-Touch Speed DialingFour-Digit Dialing Dialing From the Internal Phone BookOr adjust the settings that are right for you Controlling Your Phone’s SettingsAdjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings Ringer TypesSelecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Using Voice Prompt Setting a Start-up/Power-off ToneSelecting a Tone Length Selecting Ringer Types for VoicemailSilent Mode Alert NotificationChanging the Greeting Highlight Outgoing Calls or Service Search and press Setting Font SizeChanging the Backlight Time Length Changing the LCD ColorSetting the Display for the Standby Mode Setting the Display for Incoming Calls Off sets this feature to Off Press to save the settingSetting Airplane Mode Setting Message NotificationSetting Any Key Answer Setting Auto AnswerSetting My Shortcut Setting Headset ModeAbbreviated Dialing Changing the Menu LanguageSetting TTY Mode This feature set the TTY Mode to on or offPosition Locations Setting Your Phone’s Security Locking Your Phone Accessing the Security MenuUnlocking Your Phone Locking the KeypadUsing Special Numbers Calling in Lock ModeRestricting Calls Erasing the Internal Phone BookTo reset your phone Resetting Your PhoneErasing the Downloads To erase all the downloaded data from webSecurity Features for PCS VisionSM Automating Your PCS Vision PasswordSigning In and Out of PCS Vision Services Controlling Your Roaming Experience Understanding Roaming Setting Your Phone’s Roam ModeTo Turn the Call Guard Feature On or Off To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard OnTo Answer Incoming Roaming Calls With Call Guard On  Menu Navigation  Menu Structure  Viewing Menus Navigating Through MenusMenu Structure Menu NavigationViewing the Menus An option by highlighting it and pressingManaging Call History Calendar VoiceServiceTools/Extras Phone InfoCall History Options Viewing HistoryMaking a Call From Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call HistoryPrepending a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call HistoryUsing the Internal Phone Book Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input Selecting a Character Input ModeInternal Phone Book Entry Options Adding a Word to the T9 DatabaseEntering Symbols, Numbers and Smile Pictures Using Smart PunctuationEntering Symbol Entering Characters by Tapping the KeypadFinding Internal Phone Book Entries Adding a New Internal Phone Book EntryEntering Smileys Finding NamesFinding Entries Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry’s Phone NumberFinding Speed Dial Numbers Finding Voice Dial NumbersEditing an Internal Phone Book Entry Selecting a Ringer/Image Type for an EntryPress Highlight your desired ringer type or image and press Using the Pause Feature Dialing PCS ServicesUsing Two Different Types of Pauses Using HyphensUsing Speed Dial Using Different Dialing MethodsMy PCS Phone Number Prepend DialingPersonal Organizer Adding an Event to the Scheduler Managing SchedulesPrompted to select Yes or No Press Save left softkey to schedule the eventCall Alarm Alerts Adding a Call Alarm to the SchedulerEvent Alerts Event Alert MenuEditing Call Alarms Options Call Alarm MenuErasing a Day’s Events or Call Alarms Going to Today’s Scheduler MenuViewing To Do Items Viewing Event, Call Alarm or To Do ListEditing To Do Items Deleting To Do from the ListDisplaying User Address Personal Information ManagementGetting to know Icon Indication Displaying the Version InformationUsing the World Clock Using the CalculatorPlaying Games To end the game, pressDownloading Files Downloading from Your PC with Multimedia MasterConfirming the downloaded data Erasing All Downloaded Data Viewing the Downloaded Ringer Data SizeIcon Indication Sorting the downloaded data in alphabetical orderDownloading through Wireless Web Highlight Sounds and press Highlight Ringer Type and pressPress . The following item needs extra step Confirming the Downloaded Data Select Open from the options and press Options  Play to play the downloaded ringerSorting the downloaded data in memory size order  Open to play the downloaded contentViewing the download memory space Viewing the Downloaded Data Size Using Voice-Activated Dialing  Recording Memos Using Your Phone’s Voice ServicesProgramming Voice Dial Tag to Your Phone Using Voice-Activated DialingErasing All Voice Dial Tags Reviewing Voice Dialing TagsRecording Memos Memo Options Wait for ending or press to stop playing Setting Up Screen Call Erasing All MemosActivating Screen Call Selecting Announcement for Screen Call Recording Name for Pre-Recorded AnnouncementRecording Customized Announcement Using PCS Service Features PCS Service Features Basics Setting Up Your Voicemail Using VoicemailVoicemail Notification New Voicemail Message AlertsPress to mark receipt requested Voicemail OptionsResponding to Call Waiting Using Caller IDMaking a Three-Way Call Clearing the Message IconPCS VisionSM Using Call ForwardingTo Activate Call Forwarding To Deactivate Call ForwardingBrowsing the Web on Your Phone Net Guard Launching the WebYour User Name Browsing the Web To activate a softkey To go back one page, press Setting Up a Web Connection Highlight Refresh this page and press left softkeyFirst, you’ll need a PCS Connection Kit sold separately PCS Messages MessagingMessage Options Extracting Phone Numbers From a MessagePrepending a Phone Number From a Message Extracting E-Mail Addresses From a Message After selecting the each setting, press Save left softkeyExtracting URLs From a Message Creating Folders for MessagesMoving a Message Into the Other Folder Adding a Folder for MessagesEditing Folders Erasing a Folder Including MessagesUsing PCS Short Mail Signing Up for PCS UpdatesPCS Short Mail Erasing All MessagesAccessing PCS Email Messages Using PCS EmailComposing PCS Email Messages To read a PCS Short Mail messageRingers ChatDownloading Ringers Assigning Downloaded RingersPurchasing Ringers Following two items need extra stepDownloading Screen Savers Images Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers ImagesTo access a game from your phone GamesSelect the game by highlighting it and pressing When is my data connection active? PCS Vision FAQsWhen is my data connection dormant? Can I sign out of data services? PCS Voice CommandSM PCS Voice CommandSM Making a Call With PCS Voice Command Getting Started With PCS Voice Command Accessing Information Using PCS Voice Command There are four ways to update your address bookSafety Guidelines and Warranty Information Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneUsing Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Following Safety GuidelinesRestricting Children’s Access to your Phone Turning Off Your Phone Before FlyingAcknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Caring for the BatteryProtecting Your Battery Disposal of Lithium Ion LiIon BatteriesSpecific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless Phones Body-Worn OperationFCC Radiofrequency Emission Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s WarrantyOwner’s Record User Guide Proprietary NoticeManufacturer’s Warranty This warranty is valid only in the United StatesCustomer Limited Warranty Index Index
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