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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; you can also check it yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message is displayed 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 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.

Knowing Radio Frequency Safety

The design of your Sprint 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).

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.

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.

Tip: Purchase an optional hands-free accessory at your local Sprint Store, or call

 

the Sprint PCS Accessory HotlineSM at 1-800-974-2221 or by dialing # 2 2 2 on your

 

Sprint PCS Phone.

Safety

 

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Contents Sprint PCS Phone Guide Sprint PCS Service Table of Contents Navigating Through Menus Sprint PCS Service Features Safety and Warranty Information Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint Welcome to SprintIntroduction Getting StartedThis Section Setting Up ServiceSetting Up Your Voicemail Getting Started With Sprint PCS ServiceDetermining ifYour Phone is Already Activated UnlockingYour PhoneSafety Precautions Sprint PCS Account PasswordsAccount Password Voicemail Password Handling the Phone,Battery and ChargerHandling the Charger Handling the BatteryGetting Help Reaching Sprint Customer ServiceReceiving Automated Invoicing Information Sprint PCS Directory AssistanceYour Sprint PCS Phone Sprint PCS Operator ServicesYour Sprint PCS Phone The Basics Key Functions Front View of Your PhoneViewing the Display Screen Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and ChargerCharging the Battery Removing the BatteryUsing the Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Settings , Phone Info and Phone NumberMaking and Answering Calls Making CallsAnswering Calls Answering a Roam CallWith Call Guard EnabledMissed Call Notification Ending a CallIn-Call Menu Calling Emergency NumbersEnd-of-Call Options Saving a Phone NumberFinding a Phone Number Abbreviated Dialing Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With PausesMaking an Abbreviated Dial Call Select Abbrev. DialPlus + Key Dialing Using Speed DialingDialing From the Phone Book Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input Selecting a Character Input ModeEntering Text Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad Entering Numbers and SymbolsPre-set Messages Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Volume Sounds SettingsRinger Types Minute Beep AlertsConnectTone FadeTonePower Sound Display SettingsTone Length Backlight Display On/Off  Slide On/Off  Color  Idle Animation  Still Image 1~12  CalendarContrast Location Settings Digital  Analog  0% ~ 100%Answer Mode Others Phone Setup OptionsAuto Answer LanguageTTY Mode TTY Use With Sprint PCS ServicePhone Number Phone InfoHelp VersionMy Menu Setting Your Phone’s SecurityMy Menu Set My Menu Change or DeleteLock Phone Accessing the Security MenuPrivacy Lock Change PWDCall Restrict Erasing the Phone Book Resetting Your PhoneSelect Clr Phonebook Controlling Your Roaming Experience Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Understanding RoamingRoaming on Other Digital Networks Roaming on Analog NetworksSet Mode Setting Your Phone’s Roam ModeChecking forVoicemail MessagesWhile Roaming Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard  Menu Navigation  Menu Structure  Viewing the Menus Navigating Through MenusMenu Structure Menu NavigationViewing the Menus Managing Call History SettingsTools GamesRecent Calls Viewing HistoryOutgoing Calls Select Call History Select Recent CallsMissed Calls Incoming CallsClear Calls Using the Phone Book Finding Phone Book Entries Adding a New Phone Book EntrySelect Add New Entry Select Srch by Index Select Srch by NameSelect Srch by E-Mail Special #’s Edit GroupAbbrev. Dial Phonebook MatchUsing the Phone’s Calendar and Tools Quick Setting AlarmPress Quick Setting Countdown ScheduleSearch Schedule Adding an Event to the ScheduleView Memo MemoDelete Memo Stop Watch World TimeDual Time Display  Start / Stop  Split/InitCalculator  Length  Weight  Volume  Area  Temperature  SpeedConvert Unit Select Convert Unit Screen Call  Voice Memo  Voice Dial Using Your Phone’s Voice ServicesSet Auto Answer Screen CallListening Select Set Auto AnswerVoice Memo Making a Call UsingVoice DialVoice Dial  Eggman2  Jungle Boy Using Your Phone’s GamesJungle Boy Eggman2Games Menu Game Control KeySprint PCS Service Features Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics Setting Up Your Voicemail Using VoicemailVoicemail Notification New Voicemail Message AlertsUsing the Menu Keys onYour Phone to AccessYour Messages Using One-Touch Message AccessRetrieving Your Voicemail Messages Voicemail Button GuideVoicemail Options Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Clearing the Message IconVoicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Continue RecordingVoicemail Menu Key Composing a Text Message Using SMS Text MessagingInbox Select Send MessageDrafts OutboxVoicemail SettingsAlertType ReminderPriority Preset MessagesSave Sent Msg Callback #Delete All Entry ModeSignature Responding to Call Waiting Using Caller IDMaking a Three-Way Call Using Call ForwardingSprint PCS Voice Command Creating Your Own Address Book Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice CommandIt’s Easy to Get Started Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice CommandSafety Warranty Information Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneCaring for the Battery Getting the Best Hearing Device ExperienceWith Your CDM-105 Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid DeviceDisposal of Lithium Ion LiIon Batteries Specific Absorption Rates SAR forWireless Phones Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC NoticeFCC Radiofrequency Emission FCC Notice Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s WarrantyOwner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary NoticeMonth Limited Warranty Manufacturer’s WarrantyIndex Index168 Index 169
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